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Network protocol analysis is a technique used to view, in real time, the raw data sent and received over a network interface. This is useful for troubleshooting network configuration and network application problems. It is also useful when developing new network protocols. In this article, I’ll go over the very basics of troubleshooting a network…

What are the Windows XP supported update paths? You can upgrade most Windows client operating systems directly to Windows XP Professional. If you upgrade instead of doing a new installation, you will not lose the existing settings and applications on the partition. When preparing for an upgrade, you should first complete the tasks listed on…

How can I slipstream service packs into the Windows XP media? This scenario explains how to create an integrated installation of Windows XP and the corresponding service pack in a shared distribution folder on a network. This integration is called “Slipstreaming”. The integrated process installs the service pack during Windows XP Setup, so when the…

You should consider installing Service Pack 2 as soon as possible On August 9, 2004, Microsoft released SP2 for Windows XP. SP2 is the latest collection of updates for Windows XP. Download Windows XP SP2 Network Installation (266mb) See the Windows 2000/XP SP Slipstreaming page for info on how to integrate SP2 into your existing…

  What’s SP1a and what’s the difference between SP1 and SP1a? On February 3, 2003, Microsoft released SP1 again as SP1a. Just like SP1, SP1a is a collection of updates for Windows XP. Windows XP SP1a is the same as Windows XP SP1 except that the Microsoft virtual machine (VM) is removed in SP1a. There…

You should consider installing Service Pack 2 as soon as possible On August 9, 2004, Microsoft released SP2 for Windows XP. SP2 is the latest collection of updates for Windows XP. Download Windows XP SP2 Network Installation (266mb) See the Windows 2000/XP SP Slipstreaming page for info on how to integrate SP2 into your existing…

What’s SP1? The service pack is a collection of updates for Windows XP. These updates address: Security issues (including the Windows XP Update Package) Operating system reliability Application compatibility Windows XP Setup Note: If you have not yet installed the Windows XP Update Package, you only need to install Service Pack 1 because the security…

How can I find a text file containing a text string? I’m sure I have that file but the XP Search engine says I don’t. Why? In Microsoft Windows 2000 and earlier versions of Windows, all files are searched for the content that you specify. Windows XP does not search all file to enhance the…

In Windows XP, when I right-click a file or folder, sometimes my CPU goes up to 100%. Why? MS KB Article 819101 has more info: In Windows Explorer, when you right-click a file or folder, you may experience any of the following behavior: Any file copy operation that is occurring at that time may appear…

If you consistently use a desktop computer in the office and a laptop while traveling, being able to accurately sync the many versions of your files is important. Windows Vista has a built-in tool called the Sync Center to help you with this task. Sync Center is a file management system that will keep your…