Jan 16, 2008 | Microsoft, OneCare, security
After the upgrade to version 2.0 is installed, OneCare will demand answers to a number of questions. These steps will get you through with a minimum of fuss, and return you to the simplest setup.If you are asked for a Windows Live ID name and password to activate the...
Jan 16, 2008 | Microsoft, OneCare, security
Here are some Microsoft support documents for specific OneCare problems.Windows Live OneCare Firewall Repair Tool – The OneCare firewall reports that it cannot install a required upgrade or cannot turn on the firewall. “Antivirus service could not...
Dec 17, 2007 | Microsoft, Office, Outlook, software
By now you’ve installed the updates and patches released last Tuesday on Microsoft’s regularly-scheduled “Patch Tuesday.” Some of you with new computers might have also found Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 1, an unexpected addition to the...
Dec 13, 2007 | Microsoft, OneCare, security, software
The upgrade to Windows Live OneCare 2.0 is being rolled out this week to many OneCare users. A few of them have reported confusion or problems with the upgrade. Here are some of the situations I’ve run into recently. WHAT TO DO IF THE UPGRADE FAILS A few people...
Dec 7, 2007 | Amazon, Apple, audio, business, DRM, Microsoft, mobile, phone, web_services
The music industry is in complete disarray; the shift away from CDs is irreversible and most consumers simply expect music to be free. The recording industry’s hostility, arrogance, and litigation tactics have alienated everyone, making it harder for the...
Nov 23, 2007 | Microsoft, Vista
Vista Ultimate includes “Dreamscene” as an optional extra installed through the Windows Update system. It’s a completely frivolous bit of eye candy that animates your desktop – instead of a pretty picture of a waterfall, your desktop can...
