Windows XP

Windows XP Gets a New Release For OLPC

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:25:32 -0500

I first wrote about Microsoft's attempts to get Windows XP on the OLPC last December. You may recall that James Utzschneider, the general manager of Microsoft's emerging market unit, was just about the make at trip to the OLPC Foundation.

Windows XP SP3 Nears Automatic Release

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:18:18 -0500

Ever wonder why Microsoft releases these sorts of major updates via manual update first? Well, if you've been reading along, you know why (and we've seen more than one example of why). However, Windows XP SP3, after its initial fits and starts, is nearly ready to hit automatic distribution via Windows Update.

Microsoft Re-Releases Bluetooth Security Patch for XP

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:55:07 -0500

You can't always get it right. And Microsoft didn't get it right with one of the Bluetooth patches it issued last week on June's Patch Tuesday.

Symantec Admits Fault in Windows XP SP3 Registry Corruption

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:04:21 -0500

You may recall my earlier story on registry corruption for certain users upgrading to Windows XP SP3. The cases of registry corruption seemed to have a common thread: Symantec security products. Originally Symantec blamed Microsoft, but in a post on a Symantec support forum, a senior manager with Symantec indicated the fault may indeed lie with Symantec's products.

HP Confirms Windows XP SP3 Endless Reboot Problem

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 17 May 2008 09:06:00 -0500

As I reported earlier, some users have been seeing an endless reboots after installing Windows XP SP3. Reports appear to beisolated to AMD-based computers, and isolated still further to HP computers. On Friday HP admitted the problems, and promised a patch.

Vista 37% Less Vulnerable Than Windows XP: Study

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 10 May 2008 07:36:50 -0500

A study by a decidedly partial observer, security vendor PC Tools Software, showed that Windows Vista, while much improved over Windows XP, is still far too vulnerable.

Before You Install Windows XP SP3 on IE

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:37:34 -0500

Now that Windows XP SP3 has been made publicly available and you must be ready to install it, there are few things to be noted related to Internet Explorer and XP SP3. IE Blog has posted about it in details.

Microsoft Resumes XP SP3, Vista SP1 Updates

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:13:07 -0500

Last week Microsoft had to delay the rollout of Windows XP SP3, and halt automatic distribution of Windows Vista SP1, because of incompatibility issues with Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS). Tuesday Microsoft announced that both Service Packs were again available via Windows Update.

Windows XP SP3 Finally Arrives

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:34:33 -0500

Microsoft is under a lot of pressure to continue supporting Windows XP. While it continues to offer small tidbits of hope, for the most part the answer has been "No." At least, however, Windows XP SP3, RTM'ed last week, is now available for download.

XP will hit an end-of-life

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:57:58 -0500

Hopefully you read that title the way Steve Ballmer probably meant to say it on Thursday. You know, emphasis on the "HAVE" in a sarcastic way. Although I'm sure he didn't say it that way, he probably wanted to.

Windows XP Version of Asus Eee PC Hits Best Buy

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:50:34 -0500

Many have been awaiting the day when they didn't have to install Windows XP on their Asus Eee PCs themselves, and that day has come, with Asus announcing in an emailed press release that selected Best Buys now have Asus Eee PC 4G PCs with Windows XP pre-installed in-stock. It also appears that "selected Best Buys" includes the online store.

Windows XP SP3 Releases to Manufacturing

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:48:19 -0500

As predicted, the 3rd service pack for Windows XP (SP3) was released to manufacturing (RTM) on Monday, April 21st. Also as predicted, Microsoft indicated it will be available for download on April 29th.