Category Archives: XP

Protect your PC – Disable AutoPlay

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Nerd

Windows 7 disables the AutoPlay feature which has been abused by malware (like Conficker). Now, Microsoft provides this same functionality for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. Download Disable AutoPlay for Windows Update for Windows … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 gets XP virtual mode

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Nerd

I’m sure you know what Virtual PC is.  Well, Windows 7 is going to have it’s own variant called Windows XP Mode, with some really awesome features.  Not only will it support true hardware virtualization, but you will be able … Continue reading →

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Windows XP Theme: Windows Embedded Theme

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Nerd

Source: askvg.com   Here is a beautiful theme for Windows XP, in a nice Blue color.  This is an official theme, so no file patching needed to make it work.  Simply install, and choose the theme!   Download  Mirror

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Windows XP SP3 is now available!

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Nerd

Windows XP SP3 is finally here for those that use Windows Update, and here is a direct link to the stand-alone version of SP3 for x86 XP systems (32 bit). Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released … Continue reading →

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Windows XP – Service Pack 3: Release Dates

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Nerd

If you have not heard, Windows XP has a brand spanking new service pack coming up – really soon! It’s been a long time coming. Here are the dates: April 14, 2008: Support is available for the release version of … Continue reading →

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RDP Update from Microsoft: no more /console

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Nerd

Recently Microsoft released an update (also in SP1 for Vista) to the RDP (Remote Desktop Client) that seemed to break the /console.  I found this out earlier this week when trying to connect to the console of a server, but … Continue reading →

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Tip: Uninstall software that doesn’t give you the option

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Nerd

Have you ever had software that shows up in Add/Remove Programs, but doesn’t have the Remove/Uninstall button?  I recently had a program (a custom repack of WinZip) that only had the Repair option.  Well, I use WinRAR exclusively,  so I … Continue reading →

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