Microsoft says 49 applications will need tweaking if they are to work with SP2 Microsoft has admitted that around 49 applications and games will not work when users install the new XP Service Pack 2 update.
The software giant has released a list of the applications - some of its own, some from third parties - on its Knowledge Base support site, according to Information Week.
Microsoft said some tweaking will be required to get the applications and games to work with XP SP2, which has been developed to improve XP security.
The problem relates to the Window's firewall, which is automatically activated in the update.
'Client applications may not successfully receive data from a server,? Microsoft said in a document on the Knowledge Base site. 'The server applications that are running on SP2 may not respond to client requests.'
Several key applications are included in the list including anti-virus software from Symantec and network management applications from Computer Associates.
Service Pack has been much delayed and garnered much attention and criticism. This latest problem coincides with Microsoft admitting that it has delayed the release of the update to home users will be delayed.
The code is currently only available for businesses using Windows Software Update Services.
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Windows 7 pricing is potentially an problem to Windows 7 acceptance for some users, though in just about every other aspect the operating system is beating Vista, according to a Dell marketing executive.
Warde continued. "In tough economic times, I think it's naive to believe that you can increase your prices on average and then still see a tough swell than if you held prices flat or even lowered them. I can tell you that the licensing tiers at retail are more expensive than they were for Vista."
In the business market, Windows 7 Professional is expected to be more expensive than Windows Vista Business, the version that Professional is replacing, he said.
Some schools and smaller businesses may not be early adopters due to price. "Schools and government agencies may not be able to afford (the additional cost). Some of the smaller businesses may not be able to enjoy the software as soon as they'd like," Ward said.
Pricing aside, Ward said momentum behind Windows 7 is big compared with Vista. "When Vista came out we didn't have the motivation to do the types of services that we're doing now. We didn't have the clear customer demand for such services," he said. "We do have a visible number of customers, large and small, who are actually waiting for Windows 7 and who have already put plans in place to target the transition to Windows 7, they're asking Dell for help. That demand and this opportunity is stronger than it has been in the past," Ward said.
And Dell is already getting its service organization in gear for Windows 7. "Our professional service organization is beginning to structure service offerings specifically designed to help customers migrate their images, their applications, and their management infrastructure, security capabilities and so forth."
More than half of Dell's business customers are still using Windows XP and these customers will eventually have to upgrade, according to Ward. "XP cannot live forever," he said.
To help users migrate from XP to Windows 7, Dell supports the upcoming operating system's XP mode. "It's one of the things that Microsoft is doing that we think is helpful. Putting an instance of XP virtual machine in the higher end SKUs (models). This is another alternative for compatibility. We'll fully support that in our product and consulting services." he said.
Driver readiness is good, with some exceptions. "Driver readiness--it looks pretty healthy compared to the past. (There are) some things that haven't been worked out. The WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Lab) drivers for AMT VPRO is a little behind," he said, referring to Intel's Active Management Technology, which allows remote access to PCs for security, maintenance, and management.
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Warde continued. "In tough economic times, I think it's naive to believe that you can increase your prices on average and then still see a tough swell than if you held prices flat or even lowered them. I can tell you that the licensing tiers at retail are more expensive than they were for Vista."
In the business market, Windows 7 Professional is expected to be more expensive than Windows Vista Business, the version that Professional is replacing, he said.
Some schools and smaller businesses may not be early adopters due to price. "Schools and government agencies may not be able to afford (the additional cost). Some of the smaller businesses may not be able to enjoy the software as soon as they'd like," Ward said.
Pricing aside, Ward said momentum behind Windows 7 is big compared with Vista. "When Vista came out we didn't have the motivation to do the types of services that we're doing now. We didn't have the clear customer demand for such services," he said. "We do have a visible number of customers, large and small, who are actually waiting for Windows 7 and who have already put plans in place to target the transition to Windows 7, they're asking Dell for help. That demand and this opportunity is stronger than it has been in the past," Ward said.
And Dell is already getting its service organization in gear for Windows 7. "Our professional service organization is beginning to structure service offerings specifically designed to help customers migrate their images, their applications, and their management infrastructure, security capabilities and so forth."
More than half of Dell's business customers are still using Windows XP and these customers will eventually have to upgrade, according to Ward. "XP cannot live forever," he said.
To help users migrate from XP to Windows 7, Dell supports the upcoming operating system's XP mode. "It's one of the things that Microsoft is doing that we think is helpful. Putting an instance of XP virtual machine in the higher end SKUs (models). This is another alternative for compatibility. We'll fully support that in our product and consulting services." he said.
Driver readiness is good, with some exceptions. "Driver readiness--it looks pretty healthy compared to the past. (There are) some things that haven't been worked out. The WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Lab) drivers for AMT VPRO is a little behind," he said, referring to Intel's Active Management Technology, which allows remote access to PCs for security, maintenance, and management.
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The procedure for windows Vista is almost like to the one used with Windows XP.
Follow the Procedure
Click Start, then Control Panel, then show and adjust your settings accordingly in the window that appears.
For Vista, you also click Start, then Control Panel, then show. In the window that appears, select the Settings tab, look for the area titled Screen Resolution and adjust the settings accordingly until you find a fit. Click Apply to test the settings out, and OK to finalize them.
STUCK WITH TASK MANAGER
Q. Is there any way I can get rid of Windows Task Manager? The only way to remove it seems to be by buying some sort of membership, which it keeps offering to me.
A. There isn’t a way to get rid of Windows Task Manager, and it shouldn’t be removed regardless of what’s happening on your computer. It’s a crucial part of the Windows operating system. It helps Windows multi-manage whatever programs you have open, lets you close stalled programs if need be, lets you keep track of multiple user accounts, lets you monitor CPU usage to see how your system resources are being utilized and much more.
The fact that it’s giving you trouble, and that you were asked to purchase a membership to remove the item, hints that you might be infected with a virus.
In this case, the virus is disguising itself as your Task Manager and indirectly asking you to alter your Windows setup, most likely so that your system defenses will be lowered and it can cause additional problems.
I suggest you update your anti-virus definitions, perform a full system scan and delete whatever turns up.
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Follow the Procedure
Click Start, then Control Panel, then show and adjust your settings accordingly in the window that appears.
For Vista, you also click Start, then Control Panel, then show. In the window that appears, select the Settings tab, look for the area titled Screen Resolution and adjust the settings accordingly until you find a fit. Click Apply to test the settings out, and OK to finalize them.
STUCK WITH TASK MANAGER
Q. Is there any way I can get rid of Windows Task Manager? The only way to remove it seems to be by buying some sort of membership, which it keeps offering to me.
A. There isn’t a way to get rid of Windows Task Manager, and it shouldn’t be removed regardless of what’s happening on your computer. It’s a crucial part of the Windows operating system. It helps Windows multi-manage whatever programs you have open, lets you close stalled programs if need be, lets you keep track of multiple user accounts, lets you monitor CPU usage to see how your system resources are being utilized and much more.
The fact that it’s giving you trouble, and that you were asked to purchase a membership to remove the item, hints that you might be infected with a virus.
In this case, the virus is disguising itself as your Task Manager and indirectly asking you to alter your Windows setup, most likely so that your system defenses will be lowered and it can cause additional problems.
I suggest you update your anti-virus definitions, perform a full system scan and delete whatever turns up.
See Also
computer support company
Boost Your Computer Speed
malicious spyware removal
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Protect your PC
How to increase virtual memory in windows
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