On TV.com: 10 characters that need to be killed off
63 Resources for

microsoft windows xp service pack

  • Subscribe to this listing via:
  • RSS
  • Email

TechRepublic Resources

Yet more problems with XP Service Pack 3
Another problem with Windows XP Service Pack 3 has reared its ugly head, this time causing headaches for users of Symantec products.  Unfotunately, it appears that other users are being affected as well and that the problem appears eerily similar to an issue that Microsoft had with Service Pack 2.  The...
Tags: SP3, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Andy Moon
Blog posts 2008-05-26
Windows XP Service Pack 3 provides updated WPA2 support
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) was recently released as a critical update to Windows XP systems. This update is welcome in that there is still an investment in core updates with the popular operating system compared to Windows Vista, but it will probably be the last service pack style update with core...
Tags: WPA, Network, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Windows XP Service Pack 3, XP3, Microsoft Windows, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, Microsoft Windows XP, Wireless, Network Security, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2008-05-11
Windows XP Service Pack 3 is available now
At some point after noon CST on Tuesday, March 6th, Microsoft made their latest service pack for Windows XP available.  Earlier that day, articles were still being written about the latest collection of bug fixes and added features being "in limbo."  However, the update is now ready for download from...
Tags: Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Windows XP Service Pack 3, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Andy Moon
Blog posts 2008-05-07
Windows XP Service Pack 3 internal schedule leaked
The folks over at Neowin.net have got their hands on the internal schedule for the release of SP3 for the venerable Windows XP operating system. If you have been looking forward to it, do take a minute to check out the milestones. The Windows XP SP3 release...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Paul Mah
Blog posts 2008-04-17
Windows XP Service Pack 2 misreports as Win98
This is one for the books! I have SP2 with all updates. But for about a year some SW installers check the OS and report that it is not XP (Adobe Reader installer, for example) so the app cannot be installed. Control Panel>System>General Tab says "Microsoft Windows...
Tags: Notebooks, jimspoerl@..., Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows 98
Discussion threads 2007-08-08
Windows XP Service Pack 2
I have a Dell Optiplex 170L that will not accept XP Service Pack 2. When adding the SP2, I receive the blue screen afterwards, then I have the option to do a restore after rebooting. Are there any suggestions for a workaround?It would be helpful to know ...The...
Tags: kstrongs@..., Microsoft Windows, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack
Discussion threads 2007-07-02
XP Service pack 2 failure to update
Failure when Installation Status:Initialization installization...done!Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2(update 1 of 1)...With Green bar 1/2 way across, I get the message "Access is denied" of prssed OK and the recieved the message "service pack 2 did not complete. Select OK to undo the changes that have been made.Check this...
Tags: Consumer electronics, DVD, Rohara11@..., Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-05-12
PRODUCT KEYS FOR WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 3
I WILL LIKE TO HAVE THE PRODUCK KEY OF WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 3.AND ALSO THAT OF WINXP SERVICE PACK 2.Yah surego to www.microsoft.com.They have all the product keysOh yahand there is no xp sp3 yet so you only need one key
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows XP Service, cheemma4@..., windows, software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack
Discussion threads 2007-02-16
XP Service Pack 2 Install error & XP System Crash
I just upgraded system mainboard, processor to: Biostar NF4 4X-A7 with AMD 64 3200+ processor and an EVGA PCI Express 256 graphics card, DDR 400-1gb memory. Formatted HD, reloaded XP Home Ed., installed all driver, installed antivirus, spyware, adware protections, and even downloaded all win updates flawlessly until I attempted...
Tags: gcoan@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, service pack, Service Pack 2, software
Discussion threads 2007-01-21
Windows XP Service Pack 2 crashes
Hi All,In the past, I upgraded my system from XP SP1 to SP2 and all worked well. After many months, I installed certain softwareNetXPert which intercepted my browsing experience weirdly due to which I uninstalled NetXPert. But now my IE6 has been corrupted. Whenever I try to close any IE...
Tags: bhatnagar_nitin@..., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, networking, Service Pack 2, software, windows
Discussion threads 2007-01-10
Windows XP Service Pack Install Interrupted
I was in the middle of installing Windows Service Pack 2 on my Compaq laptop and it hung up. I had no choice but to shut down the PC. Now whenever I turn it on it keeps rebooting itself over and over each time asking if I want to boot...
Tags: ebraunfeld@..., Interrupted, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Recovery Console, service pack, windows, Windows XP Service, windows xp sp2
Discussion threads 2006-08-22
Safely remove the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Uninstall files
Re : HelpWhat help do you need ?safely remove the windowsxpservicepack2helpFINALLY!I have been waiting for someone to tell me its ok to remove the uninstall files safely. It worked like a charm. Now that I am on a large file clean up vendetta, I want to know what the $NTUNINSTALLQ#######...
Tags: hardware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, pottst9393@..., window xp
Discussion threads 2006-08-03
Safely remove the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Uninstall files
When you install Service Pack 2 on your Windows XP workstations, it creates an Uninstall directory to make it easy to remove SP2 if necessary. Unfortunately, this directory can take up a lot of space. Greg Shultz explains how to free it up safely. If you've installed Windows XP...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, Greg Shultz, Hotfix Uninstall, SP2 Uninstall, Hotfix Uninstall file, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Folder, Author, TechRepublic Pro, Hotfixes, Add, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2006-08-02
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Peer Product Review
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Peer Product Review DiscussionShare your Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 experiences with TechRepublic Members here by replying below!
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Peer Product Review, Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, TechRepublic's Peer Product Review, off-topic, TechRepublic's Peer Produ, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Product Review
Discussion threads 2006-02-14
XP Service Pack 2 and Firewall
How can I deactivate the xp firewall automatically not manually via the controls after an installation of XP service pack 2 on a PC? We need to do this to access other PCs in our network via a VNC connection. Is there a batch Program or a script that could...
Tags: firewall, Kirk.Haggerty, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, PC, Service Pack 2, windows
Q&A 2005-11-16
Safely removing the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Uninstall files
If you've installed Windows XP Service Pack 2 on top of anexisting Windows XP installation and are satisfied with the way your system isbehaving, you may want to consider removing the SP2 Uninstall files--especiallyif you want to keep your hard disk free from unnecessary clutter. The SP2uninstall files take up...
Tags: Greg Shultz, Hotfix Uninstall, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, SP2 Uninstall
Technical articles 2005-07-28
Learn critical success factors for optimal help desk organization
When determining a help desk's optimal structure, IT managers must consider the number of supported users, the users' geographic locations, the typical user's level of computer experience and the number of supported hardware and software products.This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Introduction to Help Desk Concepts and Skills, examines the...
Tags: help desk, McGraw-Hill Companies, geographic location, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, software product, certification, IT manager, business model, career, outsourcing, Service Pack 2, hardware, Microsoft Windows XP, computer, Microsoft Windows, software
Download resources 2005-06-30
Windows XP Service Pack 2: Answers from the Experts
As of April 12, 2005, IT departments can no longer block Windows XP SP2 on machines that use Automatic Updates. This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Windows XP Answers from the Experts, gives you a detailed overview of Service Pack 2's feature changes and enhancements. The chapter's coverage of the...
Tags: Automatic Update, information technology, McGraw-Hill Companies, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, service pack, Service Pack 2
Download resources 2005-04-21
Windows XP Service Pack 2 heads to retail
aliwindows xp???Win 2K Pro.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, warad_2010@..., Windows XP Service
Discussion threads 2005-02-17
Maximize the Performance of Windows XP
Here is an in-depth 62-page chapter from the O'Reilly book Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition. It contains a collection of "tips, secrets, and solutions" that administrators can use to improve Windows XP and overcome some of its idiosyncrasies.The second edition of the book includes updated information on Windows...
Tags: performance, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Annoyances, administrator, idiosyncrasy, Service Pack 2
Download resources 2005-02-12


500 Things Every Technology Professional Needs to Know
Did you know Microsoft's RegClean does not work with XP but you can use shareware to clean your registry? Did you know most wireless access points don't have encryption enabled by default? Did you know there are 500 tidbits of information contained in TechRepublic's 500 Things Every Technology Professional Needs to Know that will help you become a successful IT professional.
Buy Now
Disaster Planning and Recovery Pack
TechRepublic's unique Disaster Planning and Recovery Pack contains the hands-on resources you need to ensure that your IT organization is ready for its next crisis.
Buy Now

SmartPlanet