3 posts and columns on security update

Microsoft Probes "Black Screen Of Death"

in News on December 1, 2009 at 10:11 am PT

Microsoft has confirmed that it is investigating a problem known as “the black screen of death” which seems to be affecting some Windows users, the BBC reports. The error results in a totally black screen after logging in.

Windows XP: Night of the Living Dead OS

in News on December 22, 2008 at 10:00 am PT

Microsoft had planned to cut off sales of its Windows XP operating system through the retail and original equipment manufacturer channels on Jan. 30, 2008–one year after the Windows Vista debut. But the poor reception given Vista and the unwavering loyalty of XP users have forced the company to extend that deadline again and again and again.