Clearing Windows Update Cache...

If you’ve ever had Windows Update fail, you know what a headache it can be to get it working again. Sometimes it happens because the file was somehow corrupted during the download or interrupted, and Windows tries to install it anyway. It will keep trying because it thinks the update files are there. If your computer hasn’t been formatted in a while this can also free up a lot of space on your hard drive. I’ve seen it clear up to 2 GB of space, because the updates are installed but the cache is never deleted. Open a Command Prompt. Click Start...

How can I make XP boot automatically?...

How can I make XP boot automatically? QUESTION: I have a problem. I installed Vista on my XP computer, to dual boot. But I don’t like Vista and went back to using XP. The problem is that when I reboot, it automatically starts up Vista unless I’m paying attention and choose the “Previous operating system” in the bootup menu. How can I make it automatically go into XP again? ANSWER: Luckily that’s an easy one to fix, although the answer isn’t very intuitive. Here’s what you need to do: 1. Click Start | Control Panel and open the...

Security Release ISO image...

Security Release ISO image If you prefer to install security updates from a DVD, Microsoft is making an ISO image of its monthly security updates for XP and Vista available through the Download Center. The February 2009 ISO image is available now. Read more here:...