windows xp

A new version of Microsoft's operating system, bringing back that nebulous "Windows XP feel," won't wow anyone but will satisfy them on a much deeper level, ZDNet Australia writes.

British Royal Navy installs Windows XP on its fleet of nuclear submarines.

System builders and resellers get extra time to obtain licenses for the discontinued XP for their systems.

A false positive tags a Windows system file as malware, leaving some versions of Windows XP unable to reboot.

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesdays (the second Tuesday of every month) are an important part of every Windows user’s and system administrator’s regular system maintenance.

In fact, regularly applying fixes, patches, and updates should be part of your routine, no matter which operating system you use.

The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project is prepping an Windows-XP powered version of its XO device and the big takeaway is that the charm has left the building.

Will charm matter  to OLPC’s mission? See gallery (right).

Microsoft again extends the time frame where large computer makers can sell Vista machines that come with Windows XP in the box.

A survey by the Corporate IT Forum finds that, with Windows XP holding strong, interest in the unreleased Windows 7 outstrips that for Vista.

Google didn't "disassemble" Vista to bring a security feature to Chrome on Windows XP. But it defends disassembly as an aid for software compatibility.

Windows upgrades and service packs are great when they actually solve problems or add cool new features. Unfortunately, updates sometimes introduce new problems or whack a feature you find really useful.