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Network Chico Windows XP News

Windows is the most common personal computer operating system on Earth. More than 210 million copies of Windows XP have reportedly been sold and Microsoft reports more than 106 million copies of Service Pack 2 for XP have been distributed. Below are some news items for Windows users. Check out the Network Chico Windows information page. And don't forget to review the Network Chico Windows security page and the Network Chico Windows resources.

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• 06 May 2008 Windows XP Service Pack 3 is a service pack that is cumulative back to the last currently-supported service pack. This means that Windows XP Service Pack 3 contains all the fixes that were included with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). If you have already installed Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) you do not have to install Windows XP SP2. Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system. Note: You must have either Windows XP Service Pack 1a or Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed in order to install Windows XP Service Pack 3.
• 25 August 2007 The Windows startup items page has been updated. This searchable page now contains 14337 items.
• 09 February 2007 New software has been added to the Windows freeware area of the web site. AutoRun secrets revealed is a free application that will teach you how to create CD-ROMs that AutoRun (start automatically) when inserted into a computer.
• 01 January 2007 Network Chico recommends all Firefox users upgrade to version 2.0.0.1 or later.
• 23 February 2006 Microsoft has released the second beta (beta 2) version of it's anti-spyware software now called Windows Defender. Network Chico recommends all users upgrade to this version.
• 03 January 2006 A new version of SpywareBlaster (3.5.1) is now available for Windows users. Network Chico recommends this free upgrade.
• 20 December 2005 The Windows startup items page has been updated. This searchable page now contains 11814 items.
• 09 December 2005 Mozilla has released Firefox 1.5. Network Chico recommends all Firefox users upgrade to this version.
• 06 December 2005 OpenOffice.org has released version 2.0 of its freely available and freely developed successor to Sun's StarOffice and is a full office suite available for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.
• 31 July 2005 The Windows startup items page has been updated. There are now 10247 items on this searchable page.
• 22 July 2005 Microsoft announces the new name for it's upcoming version the Windows operating system that has been code named 'Longhorn.' The new operating system will be called 'Windows Vista.' View the press release.
• 21 July 2005 Mozilla has released Firefox 1.0.6.
• 12 July 2005 Mozilla has released Firefox 1.0.5.
• 12 June 2005 On June 01, 2005 a new version of Spybot Search and Destroy (1.4) was released. Network Chico recommends that all Windows users upgrade to the new version.
• 02 June 2005 A new tip has been added to the Windows tips and tricks page. The tips explains how to create a suspend shortcut.
• 24 May 2005 The Start-up Applications list has been updated. Currently the searchable list contains 8841 items.
• 13 May 2005 Mozilla has released Firefox 1.0.4.
• 17 April 2005 Mozilla has released Firefox 1.0.3.
• 12 April 2005 Microsoft will now be automatically begin downloading and installing Service Pack 2 to Windows XP computers with automatic updates turned on.
• 24 March 2005 Mozilla has released Firefox 1.0.2.
• 21 March 2005 The Start-up Applications list has been updated. Currently the searchable list contains 7448 items.
• 21 March 2005 After April 12, 2005, Windows XP systems will automatically begin downloading and installing Service Pack 2. If you haven't finished testing SP2 in your network environment it's time to get moving. It is possible to get around this automatic update but it's important that you understand which security enhancements your organization will miss out on if you choose this route. While it may be tempting to ignore the update the security issues it addresses are worth the effort. If your organization is not prepared to accept this update feel free to contact Network Chico for more information and help.
• 05 March 2005 New software has been added to the Windows freeware section of the web site. BHOCaptor is a freeware application that lets you control the Internet Explorer Browser Helper Objects that are installed on your system. It makes it easy to see what BHOs are installed and to de-activate or remove them.
• 03 March 2005 A new page has been added to the Windows section of the Network Chico web site devoted to Windows XP tips and tricks.
• 01 March 2005 Microsoft's Windows Update site will now only provide security updates to Windows XP users who have either SP1 or SP2 installed. If you use Windows XP Network Chico highly recommends installing Service Pack 2. Network Chico can install SP2 for you with no download required. Contact Network Chico today.
• 28 February 2005 Mozilla has released an updated version of their Firefox browser. Version 1.0.1 features improved stability, International Domain Names are now displayed as punycode and several security fixes. Network Chico recommends using the Firefox browser as an alternative to Internet Explorer in some situations.

Network Chico recommends the use of the Malicious Software Removal Tool from Microsoft. The tool is updated monthly and is available via WindowsUpdate.

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