Stop Error 0×0000007E or Continuous Rebooting After Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3.

Uh oh, you’ve done it now… Time to reformat you computer and start from scratch. Ok, no, there’s a rather simple work around that should solve this little issue.

How do I identify this problem?

After rebooting your computer after finishing the installation of the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Update, you can identify this problem by your computer displaying a BSOD Stop error, then rebooting on its own. This process will continue until you either turn off the computer or boot into Safe Mode.

How do I solve Stop Error 0X0000007E?

If your computer is off, turn it on. Start tapping the Read the rest of this entry »

After almost 4 years since Service Pack 2, Microsoft finally released Service Pack 3 for Windows XP.

On April 29, 2008 Microsoft released Windows XP Service Pack 3. This will likely be the final service pack since Microsoft stopped selling Windows XP on June 30, 2008. As of this writing you can still buy it in stores (until their stock runs out), so if you have any interest in upgrading from earlier versions of Microsoft Windows and aren’t a fan of the new Microsoft Vista you may want to get on it and do so before it’s too late.

Why Update to Service Pack 3 and What Is It?

Windows XP Service Pack 3 is a collection of patches and fixes that have already been released that will also contain enhancements and a few added features. I would highly recommend updating because, as I said, this will be the last major release for Windows XP Read the rest of this entry »

I am very excited to inform you that the New Reno Computer Services Article’s Section is now complete!

I will be writing 2-3 new articles per week on various computer related subjects, so check back often! You can navigate the Article Categories using the table to the right, or simply use the search form (found on the right as well).

If you want to keep up to date on new Articles that I post you can subscripe to my RSS Feed. I will be adding a weekly newsletter soo, too, where I will send out an email with the titles and descriptions of that weeks new articles.

Topics you can expect to see will include Reviews on software and services, how-to articles, tips on how to keep your computer running smoothly and much more. Read the rest of this entry »