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PC World
September 9, 2002
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Windows XP Service Pack Due Today Microsoft's first packaged update to the OS collects bug fixes and new drivers, adds leeway to the license monitor.   |
PC World
November 2002
Scott Spanbauer |
Win XP Service Pack 1 -- Ignore at Your Peril Windows XP SP1 plugs a hole serious enough to make the update essential, even for users who have conscientiously downloaded XP bug fixes. |
PC World
August 29, 2002
Matt Berger |
Windows XP Update Nears Release Service Pack 1 allows more user defaults for applications, adds support for Mira and Freestyle. |
PC World
May 17, 2001
Mathew Schwartz |
Microsoft Updates Windows 2000 'Recommended' Service Pack 2 features 128-bit encryption, fixes, and security patches... |
PC World
September 20, 2002
Stuart J. Johnston |
Win XP Update Crashes Some PCs Some Windows XP users are having trouble installing the operating system's first service pack, bulging with bug fixes and updated drivers, and are judging the cure worse than the disease. But users who forgo "SP1" risk a major vulnerability, as well as missing numerous small fixes. |
PC World
September 13, 2002
Stuart J. Johnston |
Patch Plugs Win XP Hole Without SP1 Third-party program rescues Win XP users having trouble installing Microsoft's update to fix serious flaw. |
PC World
July 31, 2002
Matt Berger |
Microsoft Updates Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, shipping this week, swats bugs and enhances security. |
PC World
August 20, 2002
Peggy Watt |
Microsoft Posts Office XP Update Service Pack 2 provides minor upgrades, bug fixes across the spectrum of applications. |
InternetNews
July 27, 2004
Susan Kuchinskas |
Delay in Windows Server SP1 Expected at year's end, Windows 2003 Service Pack 1 could take an additional six months... Windows XP Service Pack 2 out next month. |
PC World
May 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft Releases a Big CD Full of Fixes XP's new Service Pack is waiting in the wings--here's what to expect. |
InternetNews
March 20, 2008
Stuart J. Johnston |
Vista Service Pack Poses Some Pesky Problems Some consumers are having a hard time getting Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to install correctly. |
PC World
September 10, 2002 |
XP Service Pack Said to Fix Major Flaw Security boards are buzzing with warnings of a serious hole, but Microsoft is simply urging users to upgrade. |
InternetNews
March 18, 2008
Stuart J. Johnston |
It's Here: Vista Service Pack Debuts After months of talk and repeated betas, Vista SP1 is finally available for consumer download. |
InternetNews
July 12, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
August It Is For XP SP2 Microsoft confirms that dog days are also Windows XP Service Pack 2 release time. |
PC World
February 28, 2002
Matt Berger |
Windows XP Update Scheduled Microsoft expects to ship first service pack in second half of year, pending legal action... |
PC World
March 2004
Paul Thurrot |
Windows XP's Big Security Fix Our test drive suggests that Service Pack 2 is a keeper--assuming no incompatibilities. |
InternetNews
October 10, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
Microsoft Patch Day Hits A Few Bumps Microsoft's monthly patch day was a little rougher than usual today, as the company's patch servers hiccupped, leaving Microsoft scrambling for a fix. |
PC World
October 24, 2002
Paul Roberts |
Microsoft Patches Lingering Win XP Hole Workaround aims at critics who seek major-vulnerability fix independent of SP1. |
InternetNews
May 27, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Launch Price: $300 Million Microsoft gears up for the launch of Windows XP Service Pack 2. |
PC World
August 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
How to Get Help With Patch Problems Patching software is an unfortunate fact of life. We all know that these updates are necessary, but unfortunately they can also cause problems of their own. So when you run into patch trouble, where should you go for help? |
InternetNews
February 20, 2008
Stuart J. Johnston |
Public Test for XP Service Pack 3 Microsoft extends testing of Windows XP Service Pack 3 release candidate to the public at large. |
InternetNews
March 9, 2010 |
Is Windows 7 Service Pack Coming in Q4? Sources say Microsoft has moved up availability of the first service pack for Windows 7 - possibly to the end of this year. |
InternetNews
August 7, 2007 |
Microsoft Releases Two Vista Updates Despite release of two bundles of fixes for Vista, Microsoft still stops short of saying they will be part of the pending first service pack beta. |
PC Magazine
February 8, 2008
Seltzer & Randall |
It's Service Pack Time! Vista SP1 and XP SP3 are here, sort of. |
InternetNews
January 29, 2008
Stuart J. Johnston |
Will You Opt Out of Office 2003 SP3? Microsoft is giving users who don't want Office 2003 Service Pack 3 automatically downloaded to their systems a month to opt out. |
InternetNews
February 10, 2011 |
Microsoft Ships Windows 7 SP1 Microsoft issues OEMs its long-awaited inaugural service pack for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Release 2, with corporate availability set for Feb. 22. |
PC World
October 1, 2002
Matt Berger |
Is Unscheduled Win XP Update in the Works? Microsoft says no, but analysts expect customers will press for an update under subscription licenses. |
InternetNews
January 27, 2010 |
Windows 7 Updates Headed for Service Pack 1? As more fixes for Windows 7 arrive, users wonder when they'll see first service pack. |
PC World
August 2003
Stuart J. Johnston |
A Big Microsoft Mess -- Patches Gone Bad The company now says that XP performance issues don't warrant a remedy. |
InternetNews
September 8, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Deadline Extended The complete delivery due by April 2005 to give businesses time to prepare. |
InternetNews
February 19, 2010 |
Microsoft to Begin Rolling Out 'Choice Screen' In December, the European Commission resolved its antitrust case against Microsoft over bundling Internet Explorer with Windows. Now, the question is how well will the 'choice screen' initiative work? |
PC World
January 2004
Harry McCracken |
Microsoft's Security Problem -- and Ours Glitchy software turns us all into unpaid, overworked chief security officers. |
Entrepreneur
January 2008
Lindsay Holloway |
Buena Vista? Windows Vista Service Pack 1 cometh. Is it time for your business to give it a try? |
PC World
May 11, 2008
Stuart J. Johnston |
Install Windows XP SP3 Right Microsoft will help you install Windows XP SP3... Step on Vista and IE bugs... Block QuickTime and Flash Player risks... |
InternetNews
October 19, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Pushed Back to 2008 Microsoft has quietly pushed back the third official service pack for Windows XP to 2008. Whether or not this is an issue seems to be one for debate. |
PC World
November 2002
Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: Windows Flaw Makes Shopping Risky Plus: Microsoft fixes other holes in Internet Explorer and Office XP. |
InternetNews
February 13, 2008
Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft Releases IE7 Sans WGA Microsoft begins automatic deliveries of Internet Explorer 7 without Windows Genuine Advantage. |
InternetNews
April 8, 2008 |
Microsoft Says Vista SP1 Glitch No More Help has arrived for anyone unable to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1. |
InternetNews
December 11, 2007
Stuart J. Johnston |
Vista, XP Service Pack Changes Revealed Broad testing of Windows Vista service pack looms, as Office 2007 SP1 ships, and Microsoft hints XP SP3 isn't far behind. |
PC World
September 2004
Paul Thurrott |
Windows XP's Big Fix With Service Pack 2, Windows gets an array of much-needed patches, tweaks, and tools, all rolled into one free download. Here's what's in it for you. |
PC World
March 2001
Stuart J. Johnston |
PC Pest Control Exterminate your system's bugs with this essential toolkit... |
InternetNews
March 25, 2008
Stuart J. Johnston |
Windows XP Service Pack 3? Place Your Bets Microsoft releases a public 'release candidate' of the last Windows XP service pack, but the office pool on when it will actually ship is still open. |
InternetNews
October 14, 2005
Susan Kuchinskas |
Microsoft Updates Media Center Enhancements let the Xbox 360, when partnered with the Windows XP Media Center, take center stage in directing media around the home. |
InternetNews
January 5, 2010 |
Inaugural Windows 7 Service Pack on Its Way? Early hints surface that Microsoft could be readying SP1. |
PC World
July 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Megapatch for Windows: Do Not Ignore Two of the most serious attacks could happen right under your nose. |
InternetNews
October 21, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Downloads Surpass 100M Mark Microsoft's Windows XP Service Pack 2 has exceeded its delivery projections for individual users and small businesses. But the jury is still out on whether large-scale enterprises will rush to adopt the OS upgrade. |
PC World
October 23, 2006
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Don't Let a Windows Update Bring You Down Put yourself back in the driver's seat by disabling auto installs, updating Microsoft applications, fixing broken updates, and more. |
InternetNews
June 15, 2004
Clint Boulton |
Windows SP2 Comes Closer with RC 2 Microsoft reveals code for its oft-delayed second release candidate to developers ahead of the summer deadline for the finished product. |
PC World
November 1, 2002 |
Proposed Antitrust Deal Accepted Judge orders more flexible bundling, greater choices in settlement agreed to by Microsoft. |
InternetNews
July 7, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
End is Near For Windows XP SP1 Support Microsoft will end technical support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 1a on October 10, 2006, nor will the company provide any more security updates. |
