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September 27, 2006 |
Updates for a Sloooow Computer How to get critical Microsoft updates if you don't have an fast Internet connection.   |
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October 23, 2006
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Windows Tips: Don't Let a Windows Update Bring You Down Put yourself back in the driver's seat by disabling auto installs, updating Microsoft applications, fixing broken updates, and more. |
PC Magazine
August 3, 2005
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Get Rid of Corrupted Windows Updates Is there any way to delete Windows XP updates that are already downloaded but not installed? |
PC World
December 2002
Stan Miastkowski |
Step-By-Step: Reinstall Windows 'Refreshing' the operating system may help cure your PC's woes. |
InternetNews
October 10, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
Microsoft Patch Day Hits A Few Bumps Microsoft's monthly patch day was a little rougher than usual today, as the company's patch servers hiccupped, leaving Microsoft scrambling for a fix. |
InternetNews
July 26, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
Only The 'Genuine' Get Windows Support Starting today, non-authenticated users of Microsoft products will be unable to get non-security updates. Security updates will continue to be available to all users. |
InternetNews
April 8, 2008 |
Microsoft Says Vista SP1 Glitch No More Help has arrived for anyone unable to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1. |
PC Magazine
November 16, 2004
Neil J. Rubenking |
TweakUI for Win XP Install Fails Learn the prerequisites for setting up this useful tool. |
InternetNews
August 17, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Delivery Schedule Adjusted Enterprise customers ask for more time to prepare for Windows XP SP2 via Automatic Update. |
PC World
September 25, 2007
Steve Bass |
Ten Terrific Troubleshooting Tricks and Tools When bad tech stuff happens, fight back with one of these PC life-savers. |
PC Magazine
May 31, 2006 |
Hard Drive Installation Error Correct error messages when installing an extra hard drive on your computer running Windows XP Home. |
PC World
August 2006
Lincoln Spector |
Save Windows Updates Locally for Faster Reinstalls Save Windows XP updates and patches so you don't have to keep downloading them... Scheduling a system to hibernate... Continue with copying files even if one of the files can't be copied... Organize and sort data with Microsoft Word... |
InternetNews
September 8, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Deadline Extended The complete delivery due by April 2005 to give businesses time to prepare. |
InternetNews
May 6, 2011
Stuart J. Johnston |
Update Hack Backfires on Windows Phone A hack created by frustrated Windows Phone 7 users to help them update their phones sooner rather than later has come back to bite many of the impatient. |
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 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
May 2003
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Banish Windows Blowups Before They Occur Some golden rules on software updates and maintenance to keep your PC running smoothly. |
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... |
PC Magazine
March 16, 2004
Neil J. Rubenking |
Start Windows XP Without Waiting for Welcome I'd like to change my Windows XP Home Edition start-up back to what it was originally. |
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
November 2003
Scott Spanbauer |
Microsoft's Patch Policy Pickle Blaster attacks could prompt default enablement of automated updates. |
PC World
July 2006
Stuart J. Johnston |
Critical Microsoft Patches Cause Havoc Three Microsoft fixes end up causing more problems... Take charge of Automatic Updates... Get critical Firefox fixes... |
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
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. |
InternetNews
February 19, 2010 |
Microsoft to Begin Rolling Out 'Choice Screen' In December, the European Commission resolved its antitrust case against Microsoft over bundling Internet Explorer with Windows. Now, the question is how well will the 'choice screen' initiative work? |
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
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
August 25, 2006
Eric Butterfield |
Ask Our Experts: OS Restored Sans Disc Even if you don't have a stand-alone Windows CD, you can reinstall the OS without erasing your data. |
PC World
December 2005
Amber Bouman |
On Your Side: Microsoft Update Snafu Solved Check with your IT department before trying to perform system maintenance or updates. |
PC World
September 2003
Lincoln Spector |
How to Reinstall Windows Without Losing Your Data It's a big job, but it can cure Windows' creeping decrepitude; plus, sudden reboots revisited. |
PC World
March 2005
Lincoln Spector |
Windows Rejuvenated! Is your aging Windows machine slowing down? Getting creaky? Just plain showing its age? Here's how to make it work the way it did fresh out of the box. |
PC World
November 2005
Stephen Manes |
Auto Updates: No Quick Security Fix Why you can't rely on Windows to keep itself protected. |
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
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
November 2003
Lincoln Spector |
What to Do When XP or 2000 Won't Boot Try several tactics to get a reluctant Windows to load; plus, keep XP's Start menu under control. |
InternetNews
August 3, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
12 Patches, Some Critical, For Windows, Office True to form, Microsoft has announced that next Tuesday, August 8, it will release its monthly batch of security updates, to be followed by a Webcast discussing the updates. |
PC Magazine
April 4, 2008
David A. Karp |
How to Downgrade from Vista to XP Trade Vista for XP's more familiar bugs? Plenty of users say they'd do it in a heartbeat. Here's how to navigate the downgrade. |
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... |
PC Magazine
January 12, 2005
David A. Karp |
Build an XP-SP2 Recovery Disc The recovery disc that came with your PC is likely obsolete and useless. |
InternetNews
September 9, 2005
Jim Wagner |
Just One Fix For Patch Tuesday Discovering a quality issue, Microsoft decides to hold off on releasing its critical security bulletin this month. |
PC Magazine
March 14, 2007 |
Invasion of the Browser Snatcher Windows Update automatically changed default browser to Internet Explorer 7, but this is easily fixed. |
InternetNews
November 2, 2007
Sean Michael Kerner |
Mozilla Updates Firefox For Stability Mozilla's latest Firefox update addresses a smattering of serious issues, among the most critical of which triggers a crash on startup for some Windows XP and Vista users. |
InternetNews
August 7, 2007 |
Microsoft Releases Two Vista Updates Despite release of two bundles of fixes for Vista, Microsoft still stops short of saying they will be part of the pending first service pack beta. |
PC World
September 26, 2007
Lincoln Spector |
Trouble With a Major PC Application When one of your most frequently used applications loses its zip or won't work reliably at all, do you have to reinstall it? |
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 Magazine
October 10, 2007
Neil J. Rubenking |
Clean Install Using Vista Upgrade Vista requires the old Microsoft system to be on the computer before you install the upgrade. |
PC World
October 2004
Steve Bass |
11 Easy Ways to Keep a PC Up-to-Date Get the latest on patches and upgrades for your hardware and software. |
InternetNews
August 3, 2009
Sean Michael Kerner |
Update Your App, Get Pwnd New research identifies weaknesses in update mechanisms for hundreds of popular applications. |
PC World
July 2002
Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: Problems With QuickBooks and Money Fix the latest snafus plaguing the Intuit and Microsoft financial programs. |
InternetNews
March 14, 2006
Ed Sutherland |
Microsoft Office, Windows Patched Microsoft today released one critical fix for Office and another deemed important targeting a hole in the Windows operating system. |
