Microsoft To Release XP SP3 Next Week

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Now that Windows Vista service pack 1 has been released, all eyes have shifted to Microsoft's plans for Windows XP service pack 3, the final package of updates for the trusty OS. And, according to at least one source, Microsoft will roll out XP SP3 next Monday. As of Wednesday ...

Vista SP1 For Sale On Amazon.com Starting Wednesday

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Consumers will be able to purchase the first major update to Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system starting on Wednesday, if Internet retailer Amazon.com is to be believed. Amazon's Web site shows that both the full and upgrade versions of Vista SP1 are currently available for pre-order and will ship ...

Vista SP1 to hit Windows Update Tuesday

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Microsoft will release Windows Vista Service Pack 1 next week to a wider audience, according to information posted on Amazon.com and reports from a Web site that correctly called SP1's ship date last month.Amazon currently lists Vista SP1 retail copies as available next Wednesday, March 19, while TechARP.com, the Malaysian ...

Password checker

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Microsoft's Password Checker does not collect, store, or transmit information beyond the computer that you use to access Password Checker. The image works on your computer desktop until you navigate away from the page. The security of the passwords entered into Password Checker is similar to the security of the password ...

What is fveNotify.exe in Windows Vista?

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

You may see a Startup entry called fveNotify.exe and not know what it's for because the description you see in the msconfig utility is not that clear. Here's the details: File Name: fveNotify.exe Display Name: Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption Notification Utility Description: BitLocker Drive Encryption Notification Utility Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Digitally Signed By: Microsoft Windows ...