Erasing custom Windows settings stored in the Oobeinfo.ini file
The introduction of the third and final service pack for Windows XP failed to be as streamlined as possible. Microsoft provided a list of issues related to XP SP3 in the official documentation for the release, but the notes deal only
with the major issues. There are additional [...]
As far as Microsoft is concerned, Windows 7 is just the beginning. Not a new beginning for Windows, mind you, but the debut of a revolution in human - computer interaction. At Tech Ed 2008, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates indicated that he is betting big on natural user interfaces. “Now one of the big changes [...]
On Friday Opera announced that version 9.5 of the browser will include built-in anti-malware protection from Haute Secure.
This is, of course, to counter the anti-malware protection built into Firefox 3, currently available as a final release candidate. Firefox uses data from Google and StopBadware to block a site before it loads on your browser.
Haute Secure [...]
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates confirmed, at the company’s Tech Ed North America 2008 Developers conference on June 3, that the next development milestone of Internet Explorer 8 is approximately a couple of months away.
IE8 Beta 2 will be made available for download in August 2008, and will take Microsoft’s next iteration of the IE browser [...]
Yahoo Messenger description
Instant messaging allows you to quickly exchange messages with your online friends
Yahoo! Messenger - Instant messaging allows you to quickly exchange messages with your online friends. Unlike e-mail, instant messages appear as soon they`re sent. By downloading the Yahoo! Messenger application to your computer, you can send instant messages to other people from [...]
Microsoft has made available for download a new version of the Windows Installer Redistributable package on June 2, 2008. Designed for Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista and Windows XP, the Windows Installer 4.5 Redistributable can be installed even on the latest service packs for the client platforms from the Redmond company, namely [...]
Even more features introduced in the latest release of Yahoo Messenger 9
A few days ago, Yahoo rolled out a brand new version of Yahoo Messenger 9 Beta that came with several new features for Yahoo Messenger fans. Besides the bigger emoticons and the improved Vista support, Yahoo Messenger 9 Beta also brought a few announced [...]
Amid concerns that users of its Window XP Service Pack 3 operating system may be vulnerable to online attacks, Microsoft has finally broken its silence and explained which XP users need to upgrade their Adobe Flash Player software.
The confusion started Monday, when handlers at the Internet Storm Center pointed out that Microsoft had quietly noted [...]
The new OS made a surprise appearance that’s got everyone talking.
While Apple is known for stealing the show and anticipation has been building at a giddy pace for the new 3G iPhone, its long time rival Microsoft is not afraid to steal a bit of spotlight of its own. After months of tight-lipped silence, [...]
Print directory folders, dump dopey Balloon Tips, save ornery files. Plus: I debunk a bogus performance trick.
Had enough of Windows’ shenanigans? I’ll show you how to print elegant folder lists, dispatch Balloon Tips and annoying icon wizards, and copy files that won’t copy. Plus, I debunk a performance hoax that’s making the rounds on the [...]
