Category: XP

XP Service Pack 3 release candidate ready to download

Paul

While Microsoft is quick to downplay XP when comparing it to Vista, the legacy OS continues to shackle the hearts (and systems) of many. Fortunately, Microsoft just opened up their XP service pack 3 release candidate for general download — that means you. SP3 RC was previously only available by invitation. Now get going, you’ll need time to download all 336MBs of the last major update to the six-year old OS.

P.S. This is a “release candidate.” The final SP3 release isn’t expected until the first half of 2008.
[Via Engadget]

Just thought people would like to know to go check out the first RC for SP3 for XP!! Enjoy!

Vista pirated half as much as XP, Microsoft rejoices

Paul


While it admits it’s not possible to pin down an exact number, Microsoft has let out word today that it estimates the counterfeit rate of Vista to be about half that of XP, a figure that it seems to be more than pleased with. Of course, one could interpret those numbers in slightly less positive ways, but Microsoft claims the sharp dip in piracy is due to Vista’s amped up authentication system, which it says is a “proven and effective way to combat piracy.” To come up with the numbers, Microsoft apparently relied statistics based on Windows Genuine Advantage validation failures, as well as other unspecified internal data. As TG Daily notes, all this follows Microsoft’s announcement of revised anti-piracy measures in Vista SP1 and, specifically, some big changes to the aforementioned WGA feature.

[Via Engadget]

Oh brother I guess that means Vista is getting popular I hope not. I am still having some trouble with the OS. Oh well I thought people would like to know!!

Hot Image Your PC’s Hard Drive with DriveImage XML

Paul
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You don’t need a complicated boot CD or expensive software to create a restorable system disk image for your PC: free utility DriveImage XML can save a full, working snapshot of your Windows hard drive while you work on it. (That’s hot.) When your PC crashes and burns or just slows down over time, the best insurance you can have is a mirror image of your operating system, complete with drivers, user settings, software applications, and documents in one place. A while back we covered how to partition and image your Windows hard drive using the Linux-based System Recovery Boot CD, a process that involves command line work, disk-burning, rebooting, and video driver wrangling. With DiskImage XML, imaging your PC’s hard drive is a matter of a few clicks, no reboots required. Let’s check it out.

Go check out the full article on DriveImage XML, I actually like this article and how they talk about making backukps!!

FAQ: Giving up on Vista? Here’s how to downgrade to XP

Paul

October 02, 2007 (Computerworld) — Microsoft Corp.’s decision last week to delay the end of Windows XP sales five months means users have just that much longer to jilt Vista and return to the older — and some say more mature — operating system. But even with XP’s reprieve, few PCs come with anything but Vista. Even if you wanted to take advantage of the wider window of XP opportunity, you might not know where to start.

I thought this was a real good article on downgrading to XP from Vista. I’ve been thinking about doing this with the system and I have been debating it for quite sometime. Go check out the article yourself and let me know what you think!

Microsoft says to extend XP sales for five months

Paul

The world’s largest software maker introduced Windows Vista in January with the plan to phase out sales of its predecessor, Windows XP, by January 30, 2008.

Microsoft said it decided to extend XP sales in response to feedback from computer manufacturers who said there were customers who still wanted to buy the older operating system.

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20070928/microsoft-windows-xp.htm

I think this is showing us where Vista is going, down down down. If you want to read the complete article go ahead. I’ll let you decide for yourself.