Windows XP and Service Pack 3 (SP3)
If you are using WIndows XP, I would hope you are aware that there were 3 additional update versions that came out since the original came out in October 2001. They were simply called Windows XP SP1, Windows XP SP2, and finally Windows XPSP3. These "SP's" or Service Packs are free downloads. Support for SP1 and SP2 will end July 13, 2010. If you have XP SP3, Microsoft will continue to support it until April 8, 2014. So there is an influence to update.
Even after you load the free SP3, I am here to inform you that when you go to the Microsoft Update website to see if there are any remaining updates or free-be's.....you will be surprised to learn there are about 63 of them that total 215 MB.
The update to SP3 will also recognize if you do, or don't, have the new Internet Explorer 8. So after the 215 MB download and install, you will get a Window to prompt you to update your browser to the new version as well.
So if you have Windows XPSP2 or prior, schedule out a couple hours to get all your updates! And the slower internet you , the longer it will take. I was on a cable modem and it took 1 hour to do it all and have the PC back up and running all new again.
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Can you recommend the best-priced IT automation script freeware?
I searched the web and got the following:
Kaseya.com
Logmein.com
They all look different... Does anyone has other suggestions?
In addition had somebody hear of this:
N-able remote environment manager software ?
Posted by: BenAvern | June 10, 2010 11:19 AM
Can anyone recommend the best IT automation program for a small IT service company like mine? Does anyone use Kaseya.com or GFI.com? How do they compare to these guys I found recently: N-able N-central patch management
? What is your best take in cost vs performance among those three? I need a good advice please... Thanks in advance!
Posted by: BenAvern | December 19, 2009 08:50 AM