Tag Archives: Windows XP

Patch Batch Tuesday – First for 2010

Posted on 13 January 2010 by The Editor

Microsoft today has released the first batch of patches for 2010. The petite group of updates is smaller than the usual feast for Windows users.

Posted in Essential Information, News Tagged Fix, microsoft, Patch, Security, security hole, Updates, vulnerability, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Nano Tip: Protect yourself – Firewall

Posted on 20 October 2009 by The Editor

Quick security tips you really, REALLY, should know. Continue reading →

Posted in Nano Tips Tagged Security, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Norton 2010 is here + How to get it

Posted on 8 September 2009 by The Editor

Symantec has released new versions of Norton AntiVirus & Internet Security for 2010, today.

Posted in General Tagged AntiVirus, Internet, memory, News, Norton, Security, Upgrade, virus, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Microsoft Provides Workaround for Major IE Flaw

Posted on 8 July 2009 by The Editor

Microsoft has advised that there is a major security hole in Internet Explorer that they are yet to patch properly.

Posted in Essential Information, News Tagged arbitrary code, attackers, emergency patch, Fix, Internet, Internet Explorer, microsoft, News, Patch, Security, security hole, vulnerability, Windows Vista, Windows XP, workaround

Windows Live Mail – Requirements and more info before you switch

Posted on 23 September 2008 by The Editor

Someone emailed me about Windows Live Mail because they were interested in migrating away from Outlook Express and onto Windows Live Mail (a very much recommended idea).

Posted in General Tagged Clean, Email, Internet, Internet Explorer, memory, microsoft, Outlook, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Urgent patch for users who own a Compaq / HP PC, with an AMD processor, running Windows XP

Posted on 17 September 2008 by The Editor

Compaq / HP has released a processor patch for users running Windows XP. Users who are either waiting for installation of Windows XP Service Pack 3, or are about to install SP3 on their PC should take urgent action now. … Continue reading →

Posted in Essential Information Tagged check, Environment, HP, microsoft, Patch, risk, Service Pack, Troubleshooting, Upgrade, Windows XP

Crisis for net users as ZoneAlarm shuts them out – update for update released too

Posted on 10 July 2008 by The Editor

A patch released from Microsoft earlier this week, through Windows Updates, to close a major security loophole have landed some users in trouble. If users opt not to install the patch, there are opening door onto trouble from hackers. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Essential Information, News Tagged AntiVirus, check, Email, Fix, HP, Internet, microsoft, Norton, Online, Patch, Security, Updates, virus, Windows Vista, Windows XP

It’s that time of the month – Patch Batch Tuesday

Posted on 8 July 2008 by The Editor

This month four “important” patches and fixes are available for download and installation from Microsoft for Windows.

Posted in News Tagged Fix, microsoft, Online, Outlook, Patch, risk, Sky, Updates, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Patches for all – Patch Batch Tuesday

Posted on 14 June 2008 by The Editor

Microsoft has been hard at work this month in preparation for the release (now available for all) of 10 patches for Windows Users. On Tuesday, in the June edition of updates, the software giant flagged three critical updates, three important … Continue reading →