Mike's Window : SP1

SP1 64bit update slip up..

Mike Hall — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:09:21 GMT

The SP1 64bit update found its way onto some systems after being released in Windows Update. It was meant for TechNet subscribers only, and has now been withdrawn. The wait for public release goes on and is scheduled for sometime in March or maybe even...(read more)

Life after Vista SP1..

Mike Hall — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:13:08 GMT

You know something has worked well when newsgroup 'nay sayers' fall silent or suddenly change sides. Windows XP had problems when first released. Make no mistake, it was a quantum leap forwards especially for Windows 9x/ME users, but it was dogged...(read more)

Office 2007 SP1..

Mike Hall — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:51:26 GMT

... is now ready for download. You can also get Visio 2007 and Project 2007 service packs too. Office 2007 SP1 may require a reboot, presumably dependant upon version is installed, but Visio and project do not. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads...(read more)

Vista's 1st Birthday..

Mike Hall — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:58:01 GMT

The Delivery From the point where I knew that Vista RTM was on its way, I had a nerve wracking time in MS Connect. I had already downloaded Office 2007 earlier in the day, and was now pacing the floor, continually stopping at the screen to see if Vista...(read more)

Vista SP1..

Mike Hall — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:45:00 GMT

It is not the first OS service pack ever, but is eagerly awaited by many as a panacea to all Vista ills. It won't be, of course, any more than Windows 2000 or Windows XP SP1 was. Windows 2000 saw four service packs in it's life, and so far there...(read more)