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Infopackets Gazette: December 04, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: This newsletter has been truncated to ensure timely delivery to Readers and to reduce web server bandwidth consumption. The original newsletter was produced in HTML format, contains graphics, and is available online the Infopackets web site. To view the newsletter in its entirety, click: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041204.htm ... Or, scroll through this email to quickly browse the contents. ------------------------------------------------------------ > In this Issue ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Feature Article: Key benefits of Microsoft SP2 CD vs SP2 download? --> Visitor Feedback: Why so much hype about SP2 in the newsletter? --> On this Day in History --> Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day --> Subscription management: subscribe, remove, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------ > How many potentially disastrous errors are lurking inside your PC? ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Fact: Over time, programs are installed and uninstalled to a Windows PC, and the System Registry becomes bloated with incorrect and outdated information. --> Fact: Many of the attributes in the Registry point to critical system files, called .DLL files. --> Fact: All too often, poorly designed programs make erroneous changes to .DLL references in the Registry. This can cause Windows to behave erratically, produce strange error messages, slow down, or even crash spontaneously. --> Fact: Registry Mechanic is a free download and can resolve all of these issues in only a few simple mouse clicks. How does it work? Answer: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20040727.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > Feature Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Key benefits of Microsoft SP2 CD vs SP2 download? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Gazette Reader Deanna K. writes: " Dear Dennis, Thank you for your wonderful newsletter and relentless dedication and support for computer newbies (like myself)! I have been carefully following your recent discussions concerning SP2; however, I have a question that I cannot seem to find the answer to. I understand that I can get Windows XP Service Pack 2 CD for free from Microsoft. Subsequently, a number of tech articles that I've read recommend that I get the Service Pack 2 CD instead of downloading SP2 from the Internet. Can you explain why this is so? " My response: I've received this question quite a few times in the last few days, so I'll try to shed some light. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041204.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Too afraid to install XP SP2 because of all those nasty rumors floating around the 'net? ------------------------------------------------------------ Well, stop worrying -- and secure your XP PC, today! With over 200 hours of research and applied knowledge, Dennis' Service Pack 2 Fail-Safe Installation Guide for new and intermediate computer users puts all those nasty rumors to rest -- while providing clear and concise direction to installing SP2 in a safe and controlled manner. With Dennis' Fail-Safe guide, you'll get the skinny on critical SP2 need- to-know areas, with sections devoted to service pack fundamentals, changes made to XP after installation, deployment procedures, problem areas, and even removal (if necessary). Obtain these proven recommendations before installing SP2 -- only found in Dennis' SP2 Fail-Safe Guide made especially for new and intermediate computer users! http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041123.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > Visitor Feedback ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Why so much hype about SP2 in the newsletter? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Gazette Reader James T. writes: " Dear Dennis, I read and enjoy your newsletter everyday that it's published -- yet, I can't understand why (as of late) you've giving so much hype to Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)? I agree that SP2 is a critical and necessary update; nonetheless, Microsoft's Service Pack releases almost always coincide with incompatibility issues. As with any Service Pack, I feel, there is no guarantee that it will install successfully -- nor is there a guarantee for anything, when dealing with computers. ... My reason for writing you today, in fact, is with respect to statement you made in a previous newsletter. The statement in question reads: 'I am now enjoying the benefits that SP2 has to offer, and have piece of mind knowing that my system isn't going to require a band-aid hot fix for any newly discovered exploits.' What exactly did you mean by this? As you know -- and anyone who has dealt with Microsoft long enough -- there will most certainly be hot fixes to come in the future for XP, unless Microsoft drops support for XP (due to product 'End of Life', for example). Care to comment? " My response: ... 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To read more about RoboForm's features: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20030422.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > On this Day in History ------------------------------------------------------------ On this Day in History -- December 04 Famous people born on this day: --> 1922, Deanna Durbin --> 1934, Wink Martindale, game show host. --> 1949, Jeff Bridges, actor. --> 1973, Tyra Banks, Model, Actress. Events on this day in history: --> 1674, Father Marquette builds first dwelling in what is now Chicago. --> 1783, Gen. Washington bids his officers farewell at Fraunce's Tavern, New York City. --> 1915, Panama Pacific International Exposition opens. --> 1982, "Deely Boppers", become one of the holidays hottest selling items, (What the heck is a "Deely Bopper?"). ------------------------------------------------------------ > Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day ------------------------------------------------------------ Category: Windows Software by Bob Helmer http://www.shellcity.net Unlimited Menus Unlimited Menus is a SysTray launcher constituted from two separated programs. My menu which is the execution interface of the unlimited number of the menus you've created. My Menu lists can launch programs, shortcuts, files, folders, system applications, internet links, e-mail accounts... almost everything that is approachable with a computer. Menu Builder which is the constructing tool of your launching menus. With this program you can construct menus that contain all the above named items which can be added in the same Menu list and can be launched within the My Menu Program. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041204.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Subscription Management ------------------------------------------------------------ To subscribe to our newsletter, or to read past issues: http://www.infopackets.com/windows+newsletter.htm --- To remove or change your subscription information, visit: http://www.infopackets.com/remove+change+email.htm You are subscribed as: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
