Apr 29 2008
Paul Thurrott has created (upgraded) is slipstream guides to include SP3.
Slipstreaming Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3)
nlite claims to work with this version. For those interested they also have a method to integrate IE7, and WMP 11. I’m gonna try this in the next few days.
*Update 30APRIL08 – I’ve justed used nlite to install XP Pro, slipstreamed with SP3 and IE7. Everything went smoothly.
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Apr 29 2008
Microsoft has decided not to release Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 to Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center as planned on April 29. The reason? A last-minute compatibility issue with a Microsoft application — Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS).
More at ZDnet
The download links direct from Microsoft that are floating around the net are valid. And yes, it is the exact same file that Major Geeks has had posted. If you ain’t running the above software then go for it. I’ve had it running on 4 machines for some time now without any issues.
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Apr 28 2008
MajorGeeks has posted this again, this time with a download link straight from Microsoft.
Continue reading “XP SP3 Final (again)”
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Apr 28 2008
- Firefox 3.0 support added.
- Fixed bug where figures were missing for KB/MB sizes.
- Fixed bug where some IE cookies were being missed.
- Improved scan time accuracy.
- Internal memory management improvements.
- Registry settings moved to HKCU\Software\Piriform\CCleaner.
- Fixed bug where CC could get locked in System Tray.
- Renamed MSN Messenger to Windows Live Messenger.
- Added MS Office Picture Manager to applications.
- Fixed uninstaller tool bug on 64-bit OS.
- Minor GUI improvements.
- Minor bug fixes.
Download CCleaner v2.07.575 (slim).
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Apr 28 2008
This will show you how to log on automatically in Windows Vista.
Continue reading “How-To, Automatically Log On In Windows Vista”
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Apr 25 2008
Nice write-up at ArsTechnica.
We’ve got you covered with five freeware or shareware security tools for Linux boxes, Macs, and Windows machines, all recommended by Ars staffers.
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Apr 24 2008
I’m installing it now.
What’s new.
Download page is here.
I highly recommend you try a torrent, a full list is here (scroll down to the ‘hardy’ section).
Apr 23 2008
Major Geeks has posted Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 Final.
Apr 21 2008
Western Digital announced their newest drive today:
Engineered for maximum speed! WD VelociRaptor, the newest member of our unique class of 10,000 RPM SATA hard drives, combines a SATA 3 Gb/s interface and 16 MB cache, to deliver performance that’s up to 35% faster than its speedy older brother.
Apr 20 2008
# New Feature
* Improved boot time defragmentation performance — up to 5 times faster. Results will vary based on number of files, file sizes and drive size.
Continue reading “PerfectDisk 2008 Service Pack 2 (Build 52)”
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