Windows XP and Server 2003 are experiencing a problem ... when I checked for new updates, there was yet another “404 – File or directory not found ... On Windows XP, file ...

So WannaCrypt can lock up Windows XP files, but XP PCs were not vulnerable to the NSA's worm-like spreading mechanism, which exploited a flaw in Microsoft's network file-sharing protocol, SMB.

In particular, Guinet warns any XP WannaCry victims who might still be able to recover their files to leave the computer untouched until they can run his program. "Do not reboot your computer, and ...

That didn't take long. Someone found a simple trick that forces Microsoft into sending security updates to Windows XP machines. It's not a perfect fix, but it's easy enough that anyone could do it ...

Thus, XP machines remain vulnerable to WannaCry, just not via file sharing on a LAN. To fully protect an XP machine requires a third party antivirus product. Lotsa luck with that.

When you double-click on a file in Windows XP, the operating system will automatically open the file using a program that has been is associated with the file's extension. It is possible, though ...

To reload Windows XP without losing files, you can perform an in-place upgrade, also known as a repair installation. Insert the Windows XP CD into the optical drive and then press "Ctrl-Alt-Del ...

Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 Users. The following solution uses a file association fix for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users. Download and run RstAssociations (.scr version). Note ...

NTFS permissions not inherited by a file copied to a folder in Windows XP Pro, sp3 on server 2003 AD domain. Simple File Sharing being used on the workstation.I just worked on an odd issue at work ...

He discovered that within the free WindowsXPMode_en-us.exe file, there's a VirtualXPVHD file containing the Windows XP virtual machine, which you can open in VirtualBox. Here are the steps to get ...