Windows XP

What is System Restore in Windows XP? System Restore is a component of Windows XP Professional that you can use to restore your computer to a previous state, if a problem occurs, without losing your personal data files (such as Microsoft Word documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or e-mail). System Restore monitors changes to the…

Because we’re all going to die anyway, this edition of Short Takes looks at a horrible new set of Intel vulnerabilities, Microsoft fixes a major security flaw in Windows XP (yes, really), Microsoft partners with Sony on video game stream (again, yes, really), and much, much more. Intel: We’re all doomed. Again. Good news for…

Windows has an unfixable security flaw. That’s the frightening conclusion of this researcher, who says he can inject code—at will—into browsers and other Windows apps. It affects all versions of Windows released in the past 16 years, he says. And it can’t be patched, without breaking legitimate desktop apps. It could be bad for containerized server workloads, too…

Because Windows XP will never really go away, this week’s other news includes an EU “I told you so” to the US DOJ and FTC, Google’s Chrome support extension for Windows XP, a major delay for SharePoint 2016, the Apple Watch launch that wasn’t, Google adds handwriting support to Android, Nokia buys rival and sets…

How many PCs do you have running Windows XP? Find out how to easily get that info using PowerShell in this Ask an Admin.

It’s time to make a move! Learn how to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 in this handy tutorial.

In this quick Ask an Admin, discover how to use backup in Windows XP to create a full backup of your PC.

Microsoft support for Windows XP ends on April 8th, 2014. Are you ready to see this OS ride into the sunset? Read our guide for some tips on the transition.

Windows XP ends its user support in April 2014. Don’t be left in the dust! Learn why you should migrate from Windows XP to Windows 7 right now.