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PC World September 9, 2002 Scott Spanbauer |
Windows XP Service Pack Due Today Microsoft's first packaged update to the OS collects bug fixes and new drivers, adds leeway to the license monitor. |
PC World May 24, 2002 Scott Spanbauer |
Microsoft Upgrades XP With Service Pack SP1 expected to ship this summer, adding bug fixes and support for upcoming Mira, Freestyle, and Tablet PCs. |
PC World September 20, 2002 Stuart J. Johnston |
Win XP Update Crashes Some PCs Some Windows XP users are having trouble installing the operating system's first service pack, bulging with bug fixes and updated drivers, and are judging the cure worse than the disease. But users who forgo "SP1" risk a major vulnerability, as well as missing numerous small fixes. |
PC World September 10, 2002 |
XP Service Pack Said to Fix Major Flaw Security boards are buzzing with warnings of a serious hole, but Microsoft is simply urging users to upgrade. |
PC World September 13, 2002 Stuart J. Johnston |
Patch Plugs Win XP Hole Without SP1 Third-party program rescues Win XP users having trouble installing Microsoft's update to fix serious flaw. |
PC World August 29, 2002 Matt Berger |
Windows XP Update Nears Release Service Pack 1 allows more user defaults for applications, adds support for Mira and Freestyle. |
PC World October 24, 2002 Paul Roberts |
Microsoft Patches Lingering Win XP Hole Workaround aims at critics who seek major-vulnerability fix independent of SP1. |
PC World June 2003 Stuart J. Johnston |
Leaky Windows Keep the Hackers Out. Plus: Take care of performance problems caused by the XP service pack. |
PC World November 2002 Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: Windows Flaw Makes Shopping Risky Plus: Microsoft fixes other holes in Internet Explorer and Office XP. |
PC World March 2004 Paul Thurrot |
Windows XP's Big Security Fix Our test drive suggests that Service Pack 2 is a keeper--assuming no incompatibilities. |
PC World August 20, 2002 Peggy Watt |
Microsoft Posts Office XP Update Service Pack 2 provides minor upgrades, bug fixes across the spectrum of applications. |
PC World January 1, 2008 Stuart J. Johnston |
Plug a Windows XP Copy Protection Hole Microsoft reports limited attacks on Windows XP... Fix Firefox stability problems... Snag Apple's Mac OS X megapatch... |
PC World August 2004 Stuart J. Johnston |
How to Get Help With Patch Problems Patching software is an unfortunate fact of life. We all know that these updates are necessary, but unfortunately they can also cause problems of their own. So when you run into patch trouble, where should you go for help? |
PC World July 31, 2002 Matt Berger |
Microsoft Updates Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, shipping this week, swats bugs and enhances security. |
InternetNews July 7, 2006 Andy Patrizio |
End is Near For Windows XP SP1 Support Microsoft will end technical support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 1a on October 10, 2006, nor will the company provide any more security updates. |
PC World December 2001 Steve Bass |
A Windows XP Upgrade in Your Future? The Windows XP OS may require more time, money, and hardware than you think... |
PC World December 2002 Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: Proceed With Caution When Using Microsoft Patch Sure, the Windows XP update fixes some problems, but it may bring new ones. |
PC Magazine February 8, 2008 Seltzer & Randall |
It's Service Pack Time! Vista SP1 and XP SP3 are here, sort of. |
PC World September 2004 Paul Thurrott |
Windows XP's Big Fix With Service Pack 2, Windows gets an array of much-needed patches, tweaks, and tools, all rolled into one free download. Here's what's in it for you. |
PC Magazine August 19, 2003 Matthew P. Graven |
The Windows Survival Guide If you're just getting ready to make the move to Win XP, or if you're anxious to dig beneath the surface and find some cool new tools, or if you've been using Win XP for a while and it's time for some serious maintenance, you'll find what you need to know in this guide. |
PC World May 2002 Steve Bass |
Home Office: Last Call for Windows XP Ugrades Still sitting on the fence? Jump, and avoid these installation hassles... |
InternetNews December 11, 2007 Stuart J. Johnston |
Vista, XP Service Pack Changes Revealed Broad testing of Windows Vista service pack looms, as Office 2007 SP1 ships, and Microsoft hints XP SP3 isn't far behind. |
PC World May 2004 Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft Releases a Big CD Full of Fixes XP's new Service Pack is waiting in the wings--here's what to expect. |
PC World July 26, 2007 Stuart J. Johnston |
Web Attack Kit Makes IE Patches Crucial Thousands of legitimate sites were recently hijacked by online thugs who used MPack, the "latest and greatest tool" for sale by the Russian underworld... Vista E-Mail Problem... Yahoo Messenger Hacks IE... HP Laptop Help Flaw... etc. |
InternetNews March 20, 2008 Stuart J. Johnston |
Vista Service Pack Poses Some Pesky Problems Some consumers are having a hard time getting Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to install correctly. |
InternetNews October 19, 2006 Andy Patrizio |
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Pushed Back to 2008 Microsoft has quietly pushed back the third official service pack for Windows XP to 2008. Whether or not this is an issue seems to be one for debate. |
PC World October 2001 Scott Spanbauer |
XP's Extras Windows XP continues a longtime Microsoft tradition: Beef up the new operating system with features once available only via third-party apps. But as usual, you get what you pay for... |
InternetNews April 8, 2005 Sean Michael Kerner |
Unblocked SP2, 'Critical' Patches on Deck From Microsoft Microsoft prepares fixes for MSN Messenger, Exchange and Office at the same time it removes blocks for Windows XP SP2. |
PC World September 22, 2006 Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: Critical Fixes for Windows, IE, Office The surge in critical updates that Microsoft has been issuing shows no sign of weakening.... Help for Spysweeper 5.0 headaches... A new e-mail threat... |
InternetNews November 14, 2006 Andy Patrizio |
Microsoft Issues Monthly Fixes Microsoft released six fixes today, covering a variety of bugs in Windows and Office that range from important to critical. |
PC World August 2003 Stuart J. Johnston |
A Big Microsoft Mess -- Patches Gone Bad The company now says that XP performance issues don't warrant a remedy. |
PC World March 2004 Scott Dunn |
76 Ways to Get More Out of Windows Quick, easy ways to tame your operating system...from speed tweaks to security checks to troubleshooting tips. |
PC World June 21, 2007 Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft Glitches Hamper Critical Fixes Crucial patches for IE and Office hit snags... A fix for a Norton security hole... |
PC World October 24, 2001 Peggy Watt |
The Changing Face of Windows XP Has Microsoft's newest OS lost or modified more features than the average beta? |
PC World May 11, 2008 Stuart J. Johnston |
Install Windows XP SP3 Right Microsoft will help you install Windows XP SP3... Step on Vista and IE bugs... Block QuickTime and Flash Player risks... |
PC World April 2005 Stuart J. Johnston |
Patch Serious Leaks in Windows Block tarnished pop-ups in Windows Media Player... Fix glitches in Outlook... Flaws in Eudora... |
PC World May 17, 2001 Mathew Schwartz |
Microsoft Updates Windows 2000 'Recommended' Service Pack 2 features 128-bit encryption, fixes, and security patches... |
PC World February 2002 Stephen Manes |
Windows XP -- New From the Bug Factory XP is rife with change for change's sake -- and that's classic Microsoft... |
PC World July 2004 Stuart J. Johnston |
Megapatch for Windows: Do Not Ignore Two of the most serious attacks could happen right under your nose. |
PC World August 24, 2001 Laura Rohde |
Microsoft Reveals Windows XP Prices Home Edition to cost $199, Professional $299, when OS update ships in October... |
InternetNews June 15, 2004 Clint Boulton |
Windows SP2 Comes Closer with RC 2 Microsoft reveals code for its oft-delayed second release candidate to developers ahead of the summer deadline for the finished product. |
PC World March 2001 Stuart J. Johnston |
PC Pest Control Exterminate your system's bugs with this essential toolkit... |
InternetNews August 16, 2006 Andy Patrizio |
Problem Surfaces With IE Patch If you are using both Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 on either Windows XP with its Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000, Service Pack 4, IE could suddenly crash while trying to access a Web page using the HTTP 1.1 protocol. |
PC World July 2005 Paul Thurrott |
64-Bit Windows? Wait for Longhorn The new Windows moves many parts of XP to 64 bits, but significant gaps remain. |
PC World March 2002 Scott Spanbauer |
The XP Verdict Hardware headaches abound, but some readers love this operating system anyway... |
InternetNews March 18, 2004 Ryan Naraine |
Windows XP SP2 Turns 'On' Pop-up Blocking Microsoft's coming XP service pack adds a new Windows Security Center and a significant change to the default settings for pop-up blocking in IE. |
PC Magazine April 20, 2004 Neil J. Rubenking |
Repair Internet Explorer 6 Under Windows XP When Internet Explorer breaks in Windows XP, you have to fool the OS. |
PC World April 2002 Scott Dunn |
Super Windows Secrets Smart tips that unleash Windows' hidden powers -- whether you've upgraded to XP or not... |
PC World August 28, 2001 Tom Spring |
First Look at Microsoft IE 6.0 Microsoft's updated browser eats cookies and sings a slightly new tune by adopting open standards... |
PC World September 25, 2007 Erik Larkin |
Vista Resistance: Why XP Is Still So Strong 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. |