Archive | August, 2004

Hold off on installing Windows XP Service Pack 2

August 30, 2004

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I do not suggest that you install the Service Pack 2 update to Windows XP just yet. Seems like Bill jumped the gun on this one. I installed it on my laptop, and it slowed it down a bit. Even though it is now available via Windows Update, hold off a bit. Check back here [...]

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Here are some great programs to remove Trojan Horses

August 20, 2004

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If you feel you might have some Trojan Horses on your computer, or if your Anti-Virus software says you do, then download, install, and run these two programs separately. Trojan Hunter http://www.misec.net/trojanhunter/ Trojan Remover http://www.simplysup.com/tremover/download.html

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How to Set Up a Home Network So You Can Share Files and Printers

August 19, 2004

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Setting up a home network is pretty easy nowadays. Windows XP With Windows XP, all you have to do is go to START>MY NETWORK PLACES>and click on “Set up a Home Network” sidebar. It will ask you to give a “description” of your computer and a “name” for your computer. The “name” is the name [...]

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Have Windows XP automatically update your PC with the latest updates

August 18, 2004

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It is best to keep Windows XP up-to-date with the latest security patches, service packs, and updates. To set your computer to do this, follow the directions that are located here: How to Set Windows XP to Automatically Download and Install the Latest Updates

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Windows XP Service Pack 2 is out!

August 18, 2004

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Just wanted to let everyone know that a major upgrade to Windows XP, SP2, is out. Download it from here: Windows Service Pack 2 UPDATE: I do not suggest that you install this just yet. Seems like Bill jumped the gun on this one. I installed it on my laptop, and it slowed it down [...]

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Problem printing on a printer connected to another PC on a home network?

August 18, 2004

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If you’re having problems printing on a printer that is connected to another PC on a home netork, there are three things that you can try: If you have just added the PC that is connected to the printer, try running the Netork Setup Wizard on all of the other machines on the network to [...]

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