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| Add Vista-like search capabilities to Windows XP
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| Sure, Vista has Instant Search. But Windows XP supports Windows Desktop Search, which provides similar capabilities. Deb Shinder offers this detailed look at how to obtain and install this free download and how to use it to find your files much more quickly than you can with XP's built-in search engine.
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| Another Windows XP reprieve unlikely, analysts say
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| While Microsoft may keep XP alive for low-cost laptops, there's little chance XP will get a second general stay.
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April 2, 2008 |
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| Apple, VMware update Mac software for XP SP3
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| Revs of Boot Camp and Fusion to account for Microsoft's newest old OS
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April 25, 2008 |
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| Are Small Cheapo Laptops the Saviors of Windows XP?
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| Windows Vista hasn't been adopted joyfully by the masses, but consumers don't always have a say when it comes to the next Windows OS they'll be using. Most of us have to run whatever comes preinstalled on our machine of choice. And according to Microsoft, starting June 30th of this year, that OS will be Windows Vista only.
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June 4, 2008 |
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| Automatically generate and assign strong passwords in Windows XP
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| In order to keep your system secure, it's important to regularly change passwords. If you're having trouble coming up with a strong password, Windows XP can generate one for you.
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| Automatically set Processor Affinity in Windows XP Professional
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| Is two better than one? Not necessarily, if your dual-core processor runs at less-than-effective efficiency with older programs. Here's how to optimize your processor settings to allow Windows XP Professional to run more smoothly by switching to just one core when running certain applications.
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| Broken Windows Can't Be Fixed
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| Yesterday, the Net was abuzz with chatter and tweets about Gartner presentation, "Windows Is Collapsing: How What Comes Next Will Improve." I concur that Windows is broken, but I don't agree that it's fixable.
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April 11, 2008 |
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| Change the font Windows XP displays in Windows Explorer
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| Windows XP uses the same font for desktop icons and Windows Explorer. If the font is too hard to read, you can change its size or the font itself with a few mouse clicks. Here's how to adjust the look of your system fonts.
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| Change Windows XP's Browse Folders setting on the fly
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| You don't have to change the Browse Folders setting in Windows XP if you want to open a folder in a separate window. Here's how to change the setting on the fly with a simple keystroke combination.
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| Copying desktop themes to other Windows XP computers
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| Familiar faces are most welcome—especially when it comes to working on your Windows XP computer. If you'd like to copy a unique or particularly creative desktop theme to another computer, Greg Shultz shows you how easy it is to make the move.
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| Create your own Windows XP icons in Paint
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| Feeling creative? You can make your very own icons for your shortcuts with Windows XP's built-in Paint program. Here's how to paint yourself some new icons without having to clean brushes afterward.
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| Dell Puts XP on New PCs--For a Surcharge
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| Dell will charge customers up to US$50 to factory install Windows XP on some PCs after Wednesday, according to the company's Web site.
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June 18, 2008 |
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| Dell to Offer Windows XP Beyond June 30 Cutoff
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| InfoWorld confirms that Dell will sell and support Windows XP to consumers beyond the June 30 Microsoft sales cutoff date that Microsoft reaffirmed today, after comments from CEO Steve Ballmer yesterday seemingly indicated it might reconsider that decision.
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April 25, 2008 |
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| Dell touts Windows XP to 2009 - and 'likely longer'
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| The official June 30 cut-off date for Windows XP is getting even fuzzier, with Dell vowing to sell PCs running the operating system until "at least 2009".
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June 9, 2008 |
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| Despite rumors, Windows XP SP3 still not quite ready
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| With Windows Vista Service Pack 1 out the door, Microsoft was largely expected to release Windows XP SP3 last week or this week. It didn't, instead making public a Refresh build of SP3 Release Candidate 2.
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March 26, 2008 |
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| Developers Prefer XP Over Vista, Survey Shows
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| Stymied by a lack of user interest in Microsoft Vista , many North American developers are still not targeting the new operating system when writing new applications, according to a survey released last week.
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May 17, 2008 |
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| Disabling annoying Windows XP startup programs
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| Although it can be convenient (and sometimes essential) for various applications and services to load during a system's startup, having processes load automatically can at times be problematic.
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December 12, 2007 |
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| Display a full command prompt history for Windows XP
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| Looking for a frequently used command prompt in your Windows XP list? You don't need to scroll—simply enter a command to find it for you.
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| Downgrade your Vista to XP
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| Ever since Vista machines have been popping up in stores, we have had users perpetually asking how they can downgrade their Vista machines back to Windows XP.
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September 24, 2007 |
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| FAQ: Windows XP SP3 Reboot Hell (and How to Get out of It)
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| Microsoft's having a tough year with reboots. First it was a reboot ad infinitum in February, brought on by a flawed update to Windows Vista . Now the same thing's happening to some users who have updated to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3).
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May 14, 2008 |
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| Forcing Windows XP's Disk Cleanup to delete all temporary files
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| You may have found that Windows XP's Disk Cleanup utility misses a spot from time to time, retaining temporary files most recently accessed. Here's how to perform a clean sweep of your Windows XP files by forcing Disk Cleanup to get rid of all your temporary files.
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| Get a GUI for RoboCopy in Windows XP
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| Step up your copying operations with RoboCopy! This Windows 2003 Server tool is also at home on your Windows XP system. Learn why you'll want to tap into this free, powerful resource.
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| Get more room on the taskbar in Windows XP
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| If you're running a lot of programs on Windows XP, you can easily free up some room on the taskbar in order to keep track of all your open programs. Here's how to take your clock and Quick Launch toolbar out of sight.
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| Get more room when organizing your Favorites in Windows XP
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| If your Favorites menu is disorganized, here's how to get a handle on it. Learn how to access Windows XP's Favorites folder from within Windows Explorer.
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| Grassroots Effort to Save Windows XP
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| Microsoft wants to stop selling Windows XP on June 30, but not all of its customers are happy about that, or excited about the prospect of switching to Vista.
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January 14, 2008 |
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| Hide shared folders with Windows XP Pro's Net command line tool
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| When you want to limit who can access your shared folders in Windows XP Pro, you can use the Net command line tool to hide your computer, and subsequently your shared folders, from other network users.
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| How do I... Install Windows Vista in a dual-boot configuration along with Windows XP?
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| Are you really excited about the prospect of experimenting with the new features in the Windows Vista operating system, but are not yet ready to give up your existing Windows XP installation?
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| HP begs AMD PC owners to put XP SP3 on ice
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| Hewlett-Packard has told customers not to install Windows XP service pack three (SP3) on AMD-based desktops until Microsoft and HP cough fixes to the endless reboot snafu that has wreaked havoc on PCs.
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May 16, 2008 |
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| HP Fixing XP SP3 Problems
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| The problems that were reported with Microsoft's SP3 seem to affect Hewlett-Packard desktops with AMD processors.
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May 15, 2008 |
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| Illustrated walk-through: Creating a bootable USB flash drive for Windows XP
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| A bootable flash drive can come in handy--but trying to create one might have you pulling out your hair. Windows expert Greg Shultz shares the method he followed, from configuring the BIOS to allow the USB port to act as a bootable device to creating a bootable image of Windows XP using the free PE Builder software (and a pair of Windows Server 2003 SP1 files) to formatting and copying the image onto a UFD.
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| Import the results of Windows XP's Tree command into Word
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| Using the Tree command to research your folders on your Windows XP hard disk can give you results fast—too fast for your eye to catch. Here's how to use Word to create a Tree you can read in detail and at your own pace.
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| Is Windows XP Environmentally Incorrect?
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| The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that no more than 10 percent of all PCs in use by organizations have power management enabled, and as a result are wasting large amounts of electricity and contributing to greenhouse gases. One major culprit may be Windows XP.
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April 20, 2008 |
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| Keep Windows XP Until 2009, Analysts Tell Microsoft
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| Microsoft may have pushed a too-aggressive XP transition schedule because of how long it took to release Vista, an analyst suggests.
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February 8, 2008 |
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| Launch System Restore from a command prompt in Windows XP
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| It's not unusual to use System Restore to fix strange Windows XP system behavior—but depending on how damaged your system seems to be, you may need to call for more advanced measures. Here's how to launch System Restore from a command prompt.
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| Launch Windows Explorer with administrative privileges on Windows XP Pro
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| Do you ever need to perform an on-the-fly administrative task, but you're not on your computer? If the computer runs Internet Explorer 6 or 7, here's how you can launch Windows Explorer with administrative privileges on a Windows XP Pro limited user machine.
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| Launching remote desktop from the command line in Windows XP Pro
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| Remote desktop allows you to configure and connect to another computer running Windows XP Pro. Here's what you need to know about the remote desktop connection dialog box, including a few parameters you're most likely to encounter.
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| Mac versus Windows vulnerability stats for 2007
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| The year 2007 has been an interesting year that brought us improved security with Windows Vista and Mac OS X Leopard (10.5). But to get some perspective of how many publicly known holes found in these two operating systems, I've compiled all the security flaws in Mac OS X and Windows XP and Vista and placed them side by side.
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December 18, 2007 |
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| Microsoft bows to pressure on XP
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| Customer demand has forced Microsoft to extend the shelf life of Windows XP by five months.
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September 28, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Clarifies XP SP 3 Flash Issue
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| Amid concerns that users of its Window XP Service Pack 3 operating system may be vulnerable to online attacks, Microsoft has finally broken its silence and explained which XP users need to upgrade their Adobe Flash Player software.
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June 3, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Delays Release of Windows XP SP3
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| Microsoft has delayed the release of a third service pack for Windows XP, blaming a "compatibility issue" between the software and a retail-chain-management application.
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April 29, 2008 |
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| Microsoft denies it's running call-in 'save XP' petition
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| Neowin.net said Microsoft is counting calls put to its tech support lines.
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June 4, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Explains Windows URI Patch Strategy
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| Software giant clarifies what it plans to patch to fix a bug in Windows XP and Server 2003.
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October 12, 2007 |
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| Microsoft extends XP deadline for low-cost PCs
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| Microsoft has extended the life of Windows XP so that computer makers can include the operating system on low-cost desktops.
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June 3, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Halts XP SP3 Update to HP PCs Running AMD Processors
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| The recent Windows XP Service Pack 3 update has left certain AMD-based PCs manufactured by Hewlett-Packard caught in an endless reboot cycle caused by an Intel-specific disk image mistakenly being used with AMD hardware.
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May 19, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Investigates Blocked Patch Updates in XP
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| Updates quietly deployed by Microsoft in July and August could prevent Windows XP users from installing up to 80 recent patches.
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September 27, 2007 |
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| Microsoft Issues Vista, XP Service Pack Blockers
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| Microsoft Corp. posted a tool to its download site today that will block automatic installations of several upcoming service packs, including Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows XP SP3.
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December 7, 2007 |
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| Microsoft kicks out third Windows XP service pack
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| Microsoft has released to manufacturing Windows XP Service Pack 3. The fresh software disgorgement will be made available for download through the Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center services on April 29.
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April 21, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Learns From Itself By Delaying XP SP3
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| Microsoft has delayed the release of the Windows XP Service Pack 3 indefinitely and Microsoft deserves a little credit for doing so.
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May 1, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Lets Everyone Try Windows XP SP3
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| Microsoft says it will post the release candidate of Windows XP Service Pack 3 to its download site tonight.
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December 19, 2007 |
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| Microsoft lets everyone try Windows XP SP3
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| Release candidate code posted on Microsoft's site for download today.
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December 20, 2007 |
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| Microsoft not ruling out Windows XP extension
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| Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer offered a glimmer of hope on Thursday to fans of the company's Windows XP operating system, saying the company may reconsider its decision to stop selling it soon.
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April 24, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Patched Critical Bug in XP SP3 Early
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| The appearance and disappearance of a Windows XP installation snafu indicates that Microsoft patched a critical vulnerability in XP's still-unfinished Service Pack 3 (SP3) weeks before it fixed any other version of Windows.
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April 15, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Patches its XP Patch
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| Nearly three weeks after security vendor Symantec Corp. released a free tool to clean up PCs crippled by the Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) update, Microsoft Corp. issued a fix that should reestablish lost Internet and wireless connections.
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June 30, 2008 |
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| Microsoft promises XP support 'til 2014
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| Bill and the Boyz are telling customers the date for the demise of Windows XP is unchanged and they'll stop selling it to shops and original equipment manufacturers on June 30.
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June 25, 2008 |
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| Microsoft re-issues one security fix for a Bluetooth hole
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| For an undisclosed reason, there continued to be a vulnerability in Windows XP's built-in protocol stack for Bluetooth, even after a patch released a week ago Tuesday was supposed to have addressed the problem.
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June 20, 2008 |
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| Microsoft releases latest XP SP3 build
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| Microsoft has flung open the door for anyone interested in getting their mitts on release candidate 2 of Windows XP SP3.
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February 20, 2008 |
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| Microsoft responds to Save XP petition
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| Microsoft doesn't see what all the fuss is about, says Vista adoption is well on track with sales over 100 million.
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February 7, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Rolls Out Third Public XP SP3 Build
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| Microsoft today released a new public version of Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), saying it was again testing the update's online distribution.
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March 26, 2008 |
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| Microsoft says ‘hasta la vista XP' -- well, kinda
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| Microsoft yesterday sent customers a letter reaffirming its plans to kill off Windows XP sales at the end of June and that system builders can continue to ship machines loaded with the OS until early 2009.
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June 24, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Ships XP SP3: Here's What to Expect
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| It's official. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 is now being shipped to PC manufacturers and volume licensing customers. Existing XP Pro and Home users will have to wait until April 29 to be able to download the service pack directly from Microsoft Download Center or will have to configure their Windows Update to download SP3, according to Microsoft which posted the news at its software developers site TechNet.
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April 21, 2008 |
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| Microsoft slams OEMs over XP SP3 install cock-up
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| Microsoft has blamed computer makers for the Windows XP service pack three (SP3) install debacle that has wreaked havoc on PCs.
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May 13, 2008 |
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| Microsoft to ease XP activation with SP3
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| Will give new installs 30 days to enter product key, as does Vista.
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December 27, 2007 |
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| Microsoft to stop selling Windows XP on Monday
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| Microsoft Corp. is scheduled to stop selling its Windows XP operating system to retailers and major computer makers Monday, despite protests from a slice of PC users who don't want to be forced into using XP's successor, Vista.
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June 30, 2008 |
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| Microsoft Windows XP Dies June 30, as Planned
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| Microsoft confirms XP shipments to OEMs and retailers will stop June 30, as planned, ending weeks of speculation XP would live on. Versions will still be preloaded on ULCPCs.
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April 3, 2008 |
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| Microsoft: Win XP Sometimes Faster Than Vista SP1
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| Windows XP is faster than the new Windows Vista Service Pack 1 in completing common consumer and business tasks on PCs coming out of sleep mode, according to tests commissioned by Microsoft.
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February 28, 2008 |
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| Microsoft: XP SP3 an 'Update Roll-up'
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| Although Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is the big news of the day, Microsoft is concurrently preparing the third service pack for Windows XP. But SP3 won't introduce much of anything new for XP users, and will simply serve as a roll-up of already released fixes, Microsoft says.
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August 29, 2007 |
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| Microsoft's Critical Bluetooth Patch Didn't Work on XP
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| Microsoft learned of the problem after releasing its security updates last Tuesday, said Christopher Budd, a Microsoft spokesman, writing in a Thursday blog posting. "Our investigation found that while the other security updates were providing protections for the issues discussed in the bulletin, the Windows XP SP2 and SP3 updates were not," he wrote.
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June 19, 2008 |
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| NEC launches Vista downgrade product
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| The Japanese computer supplier NEC has officially launched a product to let network administrators downgrade machines running Windows Vista to XP.
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February 5, 2008 |
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| New Zero-Day Hole in Windows XP?
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| Security researchers are reporting a new security hole in Windows XP Service Pack 2 – the only "supported" version of XP – that could lead to complete compromise of your PC.
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September 19, 2007 |
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| No Change in XP Plan Despite Ballmer Comment, Microsoft Says
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| Comments by Steve Ballmer at a press conference in Europe today have led to speculation that Microsoft is reconsidering its June 30 deadline to stop selling most new Windows XP licenses. A spokeswoman from Microsoft's public relations firm said Thursday that there is no plan for a change in deadline, however.
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April 24, 2008 |
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| One Care
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| The all-in-one protection and maintenance service for your Windows XP PC.
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| Permanently set Windows XP's Windows Explorer as your flash drive's default AutoPlay action
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| AutoPlay can be fickle when it comes to determining the default action for opening files from your flash drive. Here's how to configure Windows XP to bypass AutoPlay and automatically launch Windows Explorer when you insert your flash drive.
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| Privilege escalation vulnerability affects Windows Vista SP1, XP
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| It is the type of vulnerability that Microsoft wanted to head off as long as possible, especially since Windows Vista's new kernel was designed to thwart this possibility.
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April 18, 2008 |
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| Quickly access special characters in Windows XP
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| The keyboard attached to your Windows XP desktop is merely a starting point for the many, many other characters out there. If you use any special characters on a regular basis, here's how to access them quickly and easily without using menus.
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| Remove clutter with Windows XP SP2's Duplicate Finder tool
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| idden clutter exists on your Windows XP machine in the form of duplicate files. Here's how to free up valuable hard disk space by doing some early spring cleaning with the Duplicate Finder tool.
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| Renaming the Administrator account in Windows XP
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| Make it twice as hard for a potential hacker to get into your system by renaming the Administrator account. Here's how to do so in Windows XP Home and Pro.
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| Report: Microsoft Service Pack 3 Expected in April
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| The anticipated release of Windows XP Service Pack 3 has an official release date of April 21 for manufacturers and April 29 for the public via Microsoft Update with the forced push coming on June 10, according to reports.
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April 15, 2008 |
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| Retrieving information for multiple Windows XP disk drives
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| If you're working with multiple Windows XP disk drives, you can easily create a pie chart to show the amount of free and used space on each drive—both removable and floppy.
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| Securing Windows XP on K-12 networks with custom ADM files
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| Group Policy, in Active Directory, provides a granular way to provide access control for all aspects of local and network resources based on user account, group membership, computer name, etc. However, there are some things that Group Policy can't do by default. In those cases, you can use custom ADM files.
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| Signs point to imminent arrival of Windows XP SP3
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| Signs coming from Microsoft indicate that Windows XP Service Pack 3 is finally ready for public release. But is the company just playing an April fools joke?
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April 1, 2008 |
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| Speed shutdown of Windows XP Pro by disabling Terminal Services
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| Is Windows XP Pro grinding to a halt? Terminal Services may hold the key. Here's what you need to know about troubleshooting this complex applications system and disabling it if necessary.
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| Speed up Windows XP application launching with the Run command
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| he Run command isn't just for file searches and application shortcuts in Windows Vista—you can also use it in Windows XP. Here's how to use the Run command to easily access and open the resource of your choice.
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| Speed up Windows XP boot time
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| One of the simplest and most easy ways to speed up Windows XP boot times is by slightly changing the parameters of prefetching. Windows XP is set to prefetch and cache both boot and application data on startup. By simply changing this to boot files only, you can speed up (sometimes significantly) the boot time for windows XP.
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| Speed up Windows XP's defrag operations
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| Did you know that you can speed up a defrag operation in Windows XP by restarting the system beforehand?
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| Speed up Windows XP's Search Companion
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| There's lots of buzz about Windows Vista's speedy search features, but what can you do to speed up Windows XP's Search Companion? Here's how to optimize your search with speed in Windows XP.
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| Symantec Blames Microsoft for XP SP3 Registry Corruption
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| Symantec Thursday said it was Microsoft's code that crippled some PCs after upgrades to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) emptied Device Manager, deleted network connections, and packed the Registry with thousands of bogus entries.
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May 23, 2008 |
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| Take advantage of the Windows XP Start menu's pinned items list
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| You're probably familiar with Start's left side menu—but do you know why the program list is divided in two? Here's what you need to know about the pinned items list found in Windows XP, and how you can customize it to easily access your favorite programs.
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| Take advantage of Windows XP's compressed folders extraction wizard
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| If you use or receive compressed (zipped) folders frequently, read about Windows XP's compressed folders extraction wizard. You'll learn how you can open your zipped folders with a simple command.
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| Use screen savers to keep track of multiple Windows XP computers
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| If you use multiple Windows XP computers from a single monitor, here's how to work with the screen saver icon to avoid headaches and keep your systems straight.
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| Users petition to keep Windows XP
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| Microsoft Corp.'s operating systems run most personal computers around the globe and are a cash cow for the world's largest software maker. But you'd never confuse a Windows user with the passionate fans of Mac OS X or even the free Linux operating system.
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April 14, 2008 |
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| Users Report More Trouble With Windows XP SP3
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| The latest service pack for Windows XP continues to cause problems for users. According to an online user forum, the latest glitch in Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) causes problems with the remote desktop access feature of Windows Home Server.
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May 19, 2008 |
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| VideoProfessor.com
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| for a FREE CD-ROM Computer Lesson! Windows XP, Word, Quicken, Excel, Access, & More!
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| Viewing non-present devices in Windows XP's Device Manager
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| Find out how Windows XP's Device Manager can help you track down non-present devices, which may still cause problems even though they're not physically attached to your machine.
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| Vista Resistance: Why XP Is Still So Strong
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| If you still don't see a need to upgrade, you're not alone--many people are opting for XP even on new PCs. We'll show you how the Vista transition will become smoother.
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September 26, 2007 |
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| Vista Security Beats XP, Tests Find
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| Using different data collection techniques, Microsoft has recently asserted that Vista is 60 percent more secure than XP.
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May 10, 2008 |
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| Vista's biggest problem remains Windows XP, survey says
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| Mac, Linux no competition for Vista in the enterprise; the rival is Microsoft's own.
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November 14, 2007 |
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| We could wake up smarter - Ballmer hints at Win XP reprieve
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| Windows XP could yet be reprieved from end-of-life, if enough customers demand it, said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer today.
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April 24, 2008 |
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| Why Microsoft Won't Extend Windows XP's Lifespan
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| Windows Vista haters got a ray of hope recently when Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the company was willing to consider extending Windows XP's lifespan. However, while Ballmer tells the Associated Press, "if customer feedback varies, we can always wake up smarter," don't count on Microsoft keeping XP around to satisfy a handful of disgruntled users.
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April 25, 2008 |
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| Windows Firewall Can Be Disabled
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| Published attack code could be used to disable the firewall on some Windows XP-based systems.
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| WIndows XP bests OS X in RIA test on Intel
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| A benchmark test for rich internet application (RIA) frameworks claims Apple's OS X lags Microsoft's Windows XP on Intel when rendering HTML, being just over half as fast.
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May 23, 2008 |
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| Windows XP Retirement a 'Non-Issue' for Corporate Customers
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| In a week's time, Windows XP will no longer be available in most retail outlets, but corporate users need not fret because they can still get the Microsoft operating system and, until 2014, the security patches to fix any vulnerabilities.
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June 24, 2008 |
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| Windows XP SP3 blame game begins
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| Microsoft has so far failed to provide any plausible solution to Windows XP customers who have seen their PCs crippled by the install of service pack three (SP3).
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May 12, 2008 |
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| Windows XP SP3 Due Next Month, Report Says
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| Microsoft will release Windows XP Service Pack 3 during the second half of April, according to a report from a Web site that has correctly predicted recent Windows ship dates.
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March 24, 2008 |
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| Windows XP SP3 Includes Vulnerable Flash Player
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| Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) ships with an out-of-date version of Adobe's Flash Player that's vulnerable to recently spotted attacks, according to Microsoft's support documentation.
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June 3, 2008 |
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| Windows XP SP3 is When?
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| Heck if I know, because Microsoft won't officially say. But Neowin claims inside information that I can't confirm.
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April 15, 2008 |
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| Windows XP SP3 moves closer to completion
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| Beta testers have received access to a release candidate of Windows XP Service Pack 3, but general consumers still have a long wait until they'll see SP3 available for download.
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November 19, 2007 |
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| Windows XP SP3 official release delayed, but download still available
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| As expected, the self-extracting .EXE version of Windows XP Service Pack 3 was made available to the general public by Microsoft this morning. However, due to a last minute problem, the official release to Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center was delayed.
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April 29, 2008 |
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| Windows XP SP3 Released to Manufacturing
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| Despite Microsoft's obvious focus on selling Windows Vista to its customers, it hasn't yet forgotten about all those people out there that still use Windows XP (personally, I use Windows XP MCE 2005).
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April 21, 2008 |
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| Windows XP SP3 sends PCs into endless reboot
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| Microsoft's service pack three (SP3) for Windows XP has caused havoc on hundreds of PCs, just hours after it was released as an automatic update.
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May 9, 2008 |
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| Windows XP SP3 to Include Some Vista Features
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| A Web site that leaked details of Windows XP Service Pack 3 claims that the update includes several new features, including some borrowed from Windows Vista.
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October 9, 2007 |
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| Windows XP SP3 update causing endless reboots in AMD machines
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| An issue with how the Service Pack 3 update handles AMD chips will cause some Windows XP computers to continuously reboot.
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May 12, 2008 |
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| Windows XP SP3: First Impressions
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| Three-and-a-half years after the release of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, which boasted a slew of intensive fixes and tweaks for the OS, Microsoft is now preparing to let loose its final XP service pack.
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February 21, 2008 |
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| Windows XP: The OS That Won't Die?
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| The six-year-old operating system's continued popularity has nearly exhausted the supply of product activation keys.
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August 10, 2007 |
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| XP SP3 Beta Preview Out, Last Update to XP
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| Microsoft sent out an e-mail to Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 beta testers, announcing the arrival of the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Beta Preview. Microsoft reiterated that this will be the final update for the aging operating system, which debuted in 2001.
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October 5, 2007 |
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| XP SP3 Bug Makes Some AMD PCs Crash: Is Your PC at Risk?
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| Owners of AMD PCs that have updated their systems to XP Service Pack 3 are reporting a glitch that is making systems reboot repeatedly and sometimes crash.
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May 12, 2008 |
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| XP SP3 Demands IE7, Microsoft Warns
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| Microsoft has warned users updating to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) that they won't be able to downgrade from Internet Explorer 7 to the older IE6 without uninstalling the service pack.
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May 10, 2008 |
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| XP: Microsoft Does the Right Thing
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| The letter, from Bill Veghte, senior vice president of the Online Services & Windows Business group, affirms that after June 30 Microsoft will suspend OEM distribution of Windows XP. The extension some people advocated isn't happening.
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June 23, 2008 |
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