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Can't install XP service pack 2
Hi guys, I wonder if anyone can help a novice student. I've just reinstalled XP and now I can't install service pack 2. MS says they don't provide support anymore and their website is somehow blocked so I can't even access it!I was told that it was a configuration problem....
Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, error message, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, system restore, MBAM, Start Menu, Turn Off System Restore, HijackThis, logfile
Q&A 2009-07-20
Windows XP Service Pack 3 is available now
Will you be installing SP3 anytime soon?I broke one of my longstanding rules yesterday when I installed the latest Microsoft service pack without first waiting at least two weeks to make sure that others didn't have any problems with it. However, Microsoft's patches and service packs have gotten dramatically...
Tags: Patches, Microsoft Windows, SP3, IE-6, service pack, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Windows XP Service Pack 3
Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Remove clutter with Windows XP SP2's Duplicate Finder tool
Hidden 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. Even if you're a conscientious computer user (i.e., you regularly delete unnecessary files, empty...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Greg Shultz, Operating systems, Duplicate Finder, tool, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Software
Technical articles 2007-02-21
Possible LAND attack vulnerability affects Windows XP and 2003
microsoft response to me"Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a possible vulnerability in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP SP2. We have not been made aware of any attacks attempting to use the reported vulnerabilities or customer impact at this time, but we are aggressively investigating the public reports....
Tags: attack, firewall, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, security, Service Pack 2, Tech Locksmith, vulnerability
Discussion threads 2005-03-14
Microsoft: SP2 shimmy's not a flaw
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Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, SECURITY, Positive Technologies, Service Pack 2, Data Execution Protection, vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, flaw, Microsoft Windows
Technical articles 2005-02-02
Make the jump to SQL Server 2005 with these notes and tips
SQL Server isn't aproduct that Microsoft updates very often, so when they do release an upgrade,it has the potential to be significant. As such, there are a number of changesyou should understand before you begin planning the leap from SQL Server 2000 orSQL Server 7 to the recently released SQL...
Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Scott Lowe MCSE, Upgrade Advisor
Technical articles 2006-02-07
Microsoft's alpha tester
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Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Data centers, Benefits, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Ron Markezich, Microsoft Products
Technical articles 2004-12-15
Minidump analysis
HiI have an old pc that i have to get fixed it blue screens everyday randomly. I would really appreciate it if someone could look at the minidumps and tell me whats wrong. I downloaded all new drivers from manufacturers sites and it doesnt help.Heres a zip of all dumps.http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?mjzzk3tn4jmSorry...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, system restore, MBAM, Start Menu
Q&A 2009-09-10
A pair of new Internet Explorer threats are currently unpatched
Two new Internet Explorer threats haven't been patched. Sinceone of them is addressed in Windows XP Service Pack 2, it may not be patcheduntil the release of that Service Pack. In other news, the first cell phone virus has been detected,as discussed at the bottom of this article.DetailsUS-CERT VulnerabilityNote VU#713878...
Tags: John McCormick, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#713878, vulnerability
Technical articles 2004-06-28
Windows XP Pro vs Windows 2000 Pro
I'm forced to upgrade at home from 98 SE to either Win XP Pro or Win 2000 Pro. Which one should I commit to?I have a Home Tower...with AMD 1800XP, 512 Mb Ram,ATI 7600 Dual monitor Video Card w/64 MB, Dial Up for now but Cable only choice here...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, operating system, singingintherain@..., windows
Discussion threads 2004-12-16
Sync with activesync 4.5
My phone can't sync with activesync to the PC because no comm port are available...Can someone help?=====================================Diagnostics Analysis Results: Version: 2007.00.00.0000 Analysis Done: Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 00:17:36 Product Name: QuickTax 2007Runtime file checks: ** Unable to locate executable file. ** Open Command: Win Version Info: ...
Tags: Processors
Discussion threads 2008-12-01
Computer reboots while playing a game
HiI have a computer with the following configuration - Pentium Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8 ghzIntel Original Motherboard DG31PR4 GB RAM - (2X2GB)1 GB VIDEO CARD XFX GEFORCE 9400GT500 GB Hard disk (divided into 3 partitions)Windows Xp Service Pack 2Sound Card Creative Audigy5.1 creative speakers with wooferNorton Internet Security 200919...
Tags: Games, PRODUCTIVITY, behaviour, game, RAM, computer, ACPI, graphics
Q&A 2009-05-17
Window XP SP-2 Login problem
I am facing problem with my PC, my pc work well with earlier version of XP. but it creates problem if I use Win XP Service Pack-2, It reboots continously before logging my system configuration is Prossesor - Intel Pentium 4 2.00 G hz Main board:- KOBAIN Model...
Tags: Processors, window, Open Windbg, memory dump, Intel Corp.
Discussion threads 2008-06-09
Study: Unpatched PCs compromised in 20 minutes
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Tags: Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, NETWORKING, Scott Conti, network, PC, Internet Storm Center, Internet, security
Technical articles 2004-08-18
Speed development of BI solutions with SQL Server Accelerator for Business Intelligence
Microsoft has released a new tool that's designed to make it easier to build custom analytical applications for your clients. Here's a basic rundown of how you can get the Accelerator and use its simple front-end functionality.Business intelligence BI solutions are notoriously time-consuming to build due to the large amount...
Tags: Pricing, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise software, Bob Watkins, Retail Analytics, business intelligence, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Technical articles 2002-07-01
PC is now rebooting intermittently due to bugcheck
My PC is now rebooting intermittently with the error:Event Source: Save Dump + Event ID: 1001 The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck. The bugcheck was: 0x100000d1 (0x00000020, 0x00000002, 0x00000001, 0xf4aa227f). A dump was saved in: C:WINDOWSMinidumpMini071608-01.dmp.It has rebooted june 29, 306amjuly 5, 302amjuly 10, 303amjuly 13, 1209amjuly 16,...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Viruses and worms, Stop 0xD1, Stop 0xD1 message, bugcheck, ZoneAlarm, memory
Discussion threads 2008-07-16
IE flaw threat hits the roof
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Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Patches, Web browsers, Microsoft Corp., vulnerability, security, Secunia, Microsoft Internet Explorer, patch, Thomas Kristensen, flaw
Technical articles 2005-01-10
SBS 2003 Server reboots by Itself
Hello,I have a 2003 server that reboots by itself and there is really nothing in the Event log that helps at all. Today it did it twice in one hour. I would appreciate any help you can give me in solving this. Here is the memory.dmp:Microsoft R...
Tags: Servers, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, server, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, Symbols PEB, dump file, Loading
Discussion threads 2008-04-23
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
I know this question was probably asked before but I keep on getting a PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA (50).Included is my dump file. I have tried moving the ram on the laptop to different slots. Microsoft R Windows Debugger Version 6.6.0007.5Copyright c Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.Loading Dump File [C:Mini083007-01.dmp]Mini Kernel Dump...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, geno291977@..., PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Discussion threads 2007-08-30
It's Windows Patch Tuesday: September 2008
We'd love to hear your feedback!This is a new item for us, we would loveto hear your feedback! Was this useful to you? Not useful? How can we improve it to help you do your job?Thanks!J.JaLong over due!!Excellent!! I think we all have been waiting for a tool like this...
Tags: Microsoft development tools, Patches, MS Security Bulletin, Microsoft Windows, Bulletin ID, Microsoft Office, Great Idea, SP3, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Visual Studio, patch management, security
Discussion threads 2008-09-09


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