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Infopackets Gazette: December 06, 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/20041206.htm ... Or, scroll through this email to quickly browse the contents. ------------------------------------------------------------ > In this Issue ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Feature Article: 'Cannot Find Server' error after applying XP Service Pack 2? --> Visitor Feedback: Blank Pictures / Red X in Outlook Express (SP2 / non- SP2)? --> On this Day in History --> Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day --> Subscription management: subscribe, remove, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------ > " Windows XP Service Pack 2? Welcome to my Nightmare! " ------------------------------------------------------------ Gazette Reader Suzie B. writes: " Dear Dennis, I've been keeping up with the buzz in your newsletter about Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). Although I haven't downloaded your SP2 Fail-Safe Install Guide, I would like to make a comment on my experience with Service Pack 2. When I heard about the extensive features and benefits of Service Pack 2, I thought it sounded great -- and so decided to install it onto my machine. ... And that's when my nightmare began. " Continued: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041203.htm#feature ------------------------------------------------------------ > Feature Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: 'Cannot Find Server' error after applying SP2? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Gazette Reader Denise D. writes: " Dear Dennis, I have Windows XP and currently subscribe to the Road Runner high-speed Internet service (offered by Time Warner). I have tried to install Windows XP Service Pack 2, but after installing it, I could no longer access the Internet. I kept receiving a message 'cannot find server' on all sites through Internet Explorer. Subsequently, I had to uninstall Service Pack in order to regain access to the web. What do I need to do in order to install the service pack and have access to the Internet? " My response: This has been a frequently asked question, and I believe it has to do with a registry problem. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041206.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: Blank Pictures / Red X in Outlook Express (SP2 / non-SP2)? Category: Windows by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Gazette Reader Lee C. writes: " Ever since I installed XP Service Pack 2 on my system, all I get is blank boxes where pictures used to be in emails, every time I launch Outlook Express. Do you know why this is happening? I installed Service Pack 2 onto a clean system. Please help! " My Response: This is another frequently asked question. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041206.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ > On this Day in History ------------------------------------------------------------ On this Day in History -- December 06 Famous people born on this day: --> 1822, John Eberhard, built first large scale pencil factory in US. --> 1870, William S. Hart, star of silent Western movies. --> 1920, Dave Brubeck --> 1971, Matt Maloney, Basketball player, Houston Rockets, guard #12. Events on this day in history: --> 1768, First edition of Encyclopaedia Brittanica is published in Scotland. --> 1876, City of Anaheim incorporated for a second time. --> 1917, Finland gains its independence. --> 1983, World record set for continuous whistling, (45 hours, 20 minutes). And don't forget... --> Independence Day, celebrated in Finland. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day ------------------------------------------------------------ Category: Windows Software by Bob Helmer http://www.shellcity.net CPlant Supercomputer Software Create your own supercomputer with Sandia's own software. A computer program that enables a collection of off-the-shelf desktop computers to rank among the world's fastest supercomputers has been released to the public by Sandia National Laboratories. ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041206.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]
