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First my kid hates Linux, now I have to buy laptops with Vista: It's been a rough week. The drama club is performing the musical Into the Woods starting Thursday and was only able to practice with the band for the first time last night. Let's just say it was a little, well, discouraging. Then there was the...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista, Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Notebooks, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-04-15
Vista fiasco continues with retreat to XP: Vista fiasco continues with retreat to XPVista is what squeezed me outof the MS flock. I was an avid supporter and advocate for MS right up to XP. I reluctantly went to XP Pro. Then along came WGA and false positives and Redmond telling me I needed to replace an...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Linux, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Vista fiasco, ULCPC, fiasco, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Professional; Discussion threads 2008-04-04
Fujitsu LifeBook S7211 (Core 2 Duo T5250 1.5GHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, XP Pro): On its own, the Fujitsu LifeBook S7211 is an adequate budget laptop for small-business users. Its compact design doesn't take up too much room in a laptop bag, and its glossy, 14.1-inch display looks great whether you're crunching numbers or watching a movie on the plane. Its relatively low price--our...; Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, hard drive, Fujitsu LifeBook, LifeBook S7211, laptop computer, Intel Core 2 Duo, Fujitsu Ltd.; Product reviews 2008-02-29
ATI Radeon Display Driver with Catalyst Control Center (Windows XP Professional x64 Edition) (exe): The Catalyst 7.12 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition provides full driver support for platforms using either the AMD (Opteron, Athlon64) or the Intel EM64T architecture. The Catalyst 7.12 software suite for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition contains the following: Radeon Display Driver 8.442, Catalyst Control Center 7.12.Version 7.12 includes...; Tags: Cisco Catalyst, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, ATI Radeon, ATI Technologies Inc., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2007-12-25
nVidia ForceWare Graphics Driver (Windows XP Professional x64 Edition/Server 2003 x64 Edition) (21_forceware_winxp_64bit_english_whql): NVIDIA ForceWare Unified Driver Architecture UDA delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of games and applications. ForceWare ensures the best out-of-box experience for every user and delivers continuous performance and feature updates over the life of your NVIDIA product. The driver is WHQL...; Tags: Graphics Driver, NVidia Corp., Driver, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Nvidia ForceWare, NVIDIA ForceWare Unified Driver Architecture, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Performance Management, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management; Software downloads 2007-12-25

Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install (exe): The Windows XP startup disk allows computers without a bootable CD-ROM to perform a new installation of the operating system. The Windows XP startup disk will automatically load the correct drivers to gain access to the CD-ROM drive and start a new installation of Setup. You cannot upgrade from a...; Tags: Floppy Disk, Disk, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Startup Disk, Service Pack, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2007-08-28
Windows XP Professional Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install (EXE): The Windows XP startup disk allows computers without a bootable CD-ROM to perform a new installation of the operating system. The Windows XP startup disk will automatically load the correct drivers to gain access to the CD-ROM drive and start a new installation of Setup. You cannot upgrade from a...; Tags: Floppy Disk, Disk, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Startup Disk, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2007-08-22
How do I... Secure microsoft windows xp professional?: Many organizations, both large and small, are opting to keep with the tried and true Microsoft Windows XP Professional they have been using for the past several years. However, securing Microsoft Windows XP Professional is a must no matter whether the personal computer involved is in a massive enterprise or...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Download resources 2007-07-12
How to get sued by Microsoft: Shopping at SurplusComputers.com is like poking around an especially geeky Goodwill store, Most of the goods are surplus for a reason, but occasionally youll find a particularly useful bit of hardware or software whose market has crested, making it a great bargain. Ive been receiving the companys Deals of the...; Tags: Microsoft, Licensing; Blog posts 2007-04-30
Export Zone Support WebCast: Overview of microsoft windows xp professional x64 Edition: This webcast provides an overview of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition architecture. The webcast includes information about the AMD processors and Intel processors that support Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. This webcast discusses hardware and software choices. This webcast also discusses many of the early issues that were...; Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Digital Media, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Webcasts 2007-04-29
Five Vista tips, revisited and expanded: Five Vista tips, revisited and expandedLooking foreward to this series...Ed, two quick comments on this one. First, thanks especially for the Quick Launch keyboard tip. I'm one of those keyboard-centric types, so it is perfect for me. Second, I have the Apacer flash drive you mentioned and...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Backups, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, backup, backup program, Vista Tip, Microsoft Windows XP Professional; Discussion threads 2007-02-08
XP gets a new lease on life: XP gets a new lease on lifeDid anyone think MS would drop support for XPEd,As ever you seem keen to paint a rosy picture of Microsoft's efforts. You know full well that Microsoft will have corporate and government contract obligations to support XP for a fixed number of years after...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., O/S, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2007-01-24
Windows Vista Review - Part 2: Understanding the Vista Product Editions: Microsoft released Windows XP in just two product editions, Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional Edition. The difference between the products was fairly obvious, and with its enhanced feature set, XP Pro was the more expensive version, as one might expect. Over time, however, Microsoft muddied the waters...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista, Product Edition, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; White papers 2006-11-08
Windows Update: The slowdown continues: Windows Update: The slowdown continuesEd, thanks for the follow-up...Have you heard a peep yet from microsoft?????Have they offered any excuse?...("Excuse" was not intended as a vile, dirty word against Microsoft)....Have they yet offered a REASON for this?Your first article on possible broken update servers mentioned you haven't heard from Microsoft...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, WinXP Pro machine, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Update, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Update; Discussion threads 2006-08-14
Flexiblesoft Dialer XP Pro (exe): Flexiblesoft Dialer XP Pro adds convenience to your everyday dial-up networking. This multi-functional dialer allows you to connect to the Internet with one click from the system tray. The program will monitor your connection, and automatically redial multiple numbers if you're bumped off-line. Its skinnable toolbar-style interface displays the current...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Connection, Flexiblesoft Dialer XP-Pro, Microsoft Windows XP, Internet, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software; Software downloads 2006-07-12
Is Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Right for Me?: This whitepaper outlines the factors that users should consider before adopting Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. The paper starts by defining what 64-bit computing is, how it's different from 32-bit computing, and its benefits. The paper then details who the key target audience is in the short and longer terms,...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, 64-Bit, Operating Systems, Software, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components; White papers 2006-05-01
FAQ: Windows on Macs: FAQ: Windows on MacsWhat an innovation!Now 2.3% of the market can use their superior macintosh with the same processor windows-based PCs have been using, use windows-based software that the rest of the world uses, and buy their hardware for a 30% markup! What a combination of value and style!...; Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Amazon.com Inc., OS X., Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, up-scale community, regular basis, markup, Microsoft Windows XP Professional; Discussion threads 2006-04-05
SolutionBase: Turn off automated error reporting in microsoft windows xp professional: In Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1, Microsoft established the Windows Error Reporting system and turned it on by default. However, there are occasions when users would like to turn it off. Here's how. Problem: Error Reporting is on by default in Windows XP Professional Service Pack...; Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software; Download resources 2006-03-23
FreeRAM XP Pro (zip): FreeRAM XP Pro includes automatic memory monitoring and optimization; advanced tray support; fast, threaded freeing with a stop option; multiple system-metric monitors; a simple and attractive GUI; memory reporting and diagnostic logging; and real-time memory information. FreeRAM XP Pro's AutoFree feature intelligently scales how much RAM is freed with your...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, RAM, Computer, FreeRAM XP-Pro, FreeRAM XP Pro, Microsoft Windows XP, Productivity, Memory, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2006-03-23
Implement and manage Windows XP Professional user and desktop settings: This sample chapter, taken from MCSE Windows XP Professional Exam Cram 2 (Exam 70-270), 2nd Edition, discusses how to implement and manage Windows XP Professional user and desktop settings. This sample chapter, taken from MCSE Windows XP Professional Exam Cram 2 (Exam 70-270), 2nd Edition, discusses how...; Tags: Desktop, MCSE, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Desktop Setting, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Book chapters 2006-02-15