Feb 20, 2008 | computers, OneCare, security, software, Vista, WinXP
Windows Live OneCare is the only software that takes responsibility for all four of the important housekeeping functions. When its icon is green, I’m confident that a computer is protected against viruses and adware/spyware and all security updates are installed...
Feb 19, 2008 | computers, OneCare, security, software, Vista, WinXP
There are four housekeeping functions that require attention on every computer.1. Antivirus protection2. Adware/spyware protection3. Installation of security-related updates4. BackupsIf those functions are performed, you can use a computer to accomplish wonderful...
Feb 13, 2008 | Home_Server, search, Vista
Windows Home Server includes Windows Desktop Search 3.1 – connecting remotely to the WHS shows it sitting down on the toolbar. It’s not obvious why it’s there – you’d never do a search directly on the WHS console, right? It turns out to...
Feb 12, 2008 | Office, search, Vista, WinXP
If you are using Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows Desktop Search 3.1, then you should install a small update to the search program. The “2007 Office System Converter: Microsoft Filter Pack” will allow Windows Desktop Search to index the new file formats...
Feb 5, 2008 | Microsoft, Vista
Microsoft announced that Windows Vista Service Pack 1 has been released to manufacturing, causing a flurry of excitement in the online press and blogs. The service pack includes bug fixes, compatibility updates that provide better support for thousands of programs and...
Feb 1, 2008 | computers, security, software, Vista, WinXP
Windows needs to restart your computer to finish installing critical updates. OneCare will restart your computer in 1 hour 56 minutes. There is a new Adobe Flash update ready to install. Continue? HP Software Update. Java version 6 update 3. Acrobat 8.1. Updates are...
