UpdateXP.com Site Updates

PC Tools AntiVirus Software - NEW

rss@updatexp.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:13:44 -0000

PC Tools Anti Virus provides world-leading protection against viruses,
worms and Trojans with rapid updates and OnGuard technology.

With PC Tools Anti Virus you are protected against the most nefarious
cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your PC and personal information.
Going online without protection against the latest fast-spreading virus and
worms, such as Netsky, Mytob and MyDoom, can result in
infections within minutes.

Visit here for your 30 trial software:

http://www.updatexp.com/pc-tools-anti-virus.html

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP (Digital Media)
http://www.updatexp.com
http://www.marcliron.com

Learn About The Windows Process spupdsvc.exe

rss@updatexp.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:01:14 -0000

If you are having problems installing Windows Updates
then this article may just help!

Discover the windows service: spupdsvc.exe

Visit: http://www.updatexp.com/spupdsvc-exe.html

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP (Digital Media)
http://www.updatexp.com
http://www.marcliron.com

Microsoft Research - Group Shot

rss@updatexp.com — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:58:54 -0000

Group Shot creates a composite image from a series of photos.

The photos must be of the same scene, taken from the same point of view
within a short period of time. The application uses regions that you
indicate to build a composite image automatically. very easy to use...

It's a great utility and best of all it is FREE!

Visit: http://www.updatexp.com/group-shot.html

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP (Digital Media)
http://www.updatexp.com
http://www.marcliron.com

Microsoft Max

rss@updatexp.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:56:50 -0000

Microsoft Max is the codename for a technology in development
by Microsoft. A beta version of Max which can be downloaded
from the Microsoft website, is currently an application for
creating virtual photo albums and distributing them online
in a peer-to-peer fashion.

Visit: http://www.updatexp.com/microsoft-max.html

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP (Digital Media)
http://www.updatexp.com
http://www.marcliron.com

Security Warning - Nyxem Worm

rss@updatexp.com — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 10:48:48 -0000

Windows users are being urged to scan their computers before 3rd February 2006 to avoid falling victim to a destructive Worm.

On that date the Nyxem E Worm is set to delete Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Acrobat files on infected machines!

Don't get caught out... understand the risks!

Visit: http://www.updatexp.com/nyxem-e.html

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP (Digital Media)
http://www.updatexp.com
http://www.marcliron.com

The BIG Announcement...

rss@updatexp.com — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 09:40:36 -0000

..Well, as promised last week, here is the BIG announcement
I pre-warned you about.

This email just went out to over 30,000 Windows XP Users
so you may want to act fast and hurry over to:

http://www.marcliron.com/pay-what-you-can-afford.html

...I do NOT want you to miss out on this unique opportunity!

Please note that if the page is a little slow in loading
that's because the other 29,999 newsletter subscribers just
got there before you...

Only kidding but things may be a little busy!

By the way I hope you enjoyed the Manha Manha song I sent
you the link to last week?

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
Windows Digital Media
http://www.updatexp.com
http://www.marcliron.com

Find your XP Key

rss@updatexp.com — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 11:55:12 -0000

Need to know your Windows XP key? This article shows you how to find it using a very handy FREE utility.

http://www.updatexp.com/xp-key.html

Scannow sfc

rss@updatexp.com — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 11:53:56 -0000

Learn how to use this useful troubleshooting tool in Windows XP - sfc /scannow

http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

Windows XP Stop Messages

rss@updatexp.com — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 11:52:26 -0000

This article attempts to explain what STOP Messages are and where to seek help when you get one.

http://www.updatexp.com/stop-messages.html

Windows XP Task Manager

rss@updatexp.com — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 11:48:27 -0000

Microsoft's' built in tool for working with programs running on your computer.

http://www.updatexp.com/windows-xp-task-manager.html

Windows XP chkdsk

rss@updatexp.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:40:02 -0000

In Windows XP you can perform error checking on hard drives by using the chkdsk.exe command line utility. Chkdsk will verify and repair (optional) the integrity of the file system on any chosen volume. I encourage ALL users to run this utility on a regular basis (at least once a month.) This utility should also be one of the first steps in troubleshooting a failing hard drive...

http://www.updatexp.com/windows-xp-chkdsk.html

DirectX Diagnostic Tool

rss@updatexp.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:37:55 -0000

The DirectX diagnostic tool, which has been available since DirectX 6.0, lets you display all DirectX related files on your computer; check the versions of those files, input devices, and the video drivers you're running; and test the features of DirectPlay, DirectSound, DirectMusic, DirectDraw, and Direct3D. Read more:

http://www.updatexp.com/directx-diagnostic-tool.html

AutoComplete IE6 Settings

rss@updatexp.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:27:56 -0000

Internet Explorer 6 has a facility to store your previous entries in the Web address bar (site URL's) and for online forms (e.g addresses and passwords). If, for reasons of security or even other reasons you do not want this to happen then this short article will explain what options are available to you.

http://www.updatexp.com/autocomplete-ie6.html

Windows Automatic Updates

rss@updatexp.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:24:54 -0000

With Windows Automatic Updates, Windows routinely checks for updates that can help protect your computer against the latest viruses and other security threats. These high-priority updates are available through the Windows Update Web site and include security updates, critical updates, or service packs. This artcile desribes the information you need to know in Windows XP

http://www.updatexp.com/windows-automatic-updates.html

PC Tools AntiVirus Software - NEW

rss@updatexp.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:13:44 -0000

Visit here for your 30 trial software:

http://www.updatexp.com/pc-tools-anti-virus.html

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP (Digital Media)
http://www.updatexp.com
http://www.marcliron.com

KB913446 - Microsoft Release A New TCP/IP Security Patch...

rss@updatexp.com — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:19:35 -0000

Microsoft Release A New TCP/IP Security Patch...

Microsoft have as of the 14th February 2006 issued a security
patch for the current vulnerability in TCP/IP Could Allow Denial
of Service - known as KB913446 or MS06-07.

This security update APPLIES TO:

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft
Windows XP Service Pack 2

Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Service Pack 1

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems
and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for
Itanium-based Systems

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition

Visit here to find out more about this patch:

http://www.updatexp.com/kb913446.html

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP (Digital Media)
http://www.updatexp.com
http://www.marcliron.com