Scott Larson Consulting

Microsoft has issued a statement asking everyone to switch to an alternative browser due to a serious flaw that can be exploitable while surfing the web. This can result in getting Malware on your computer. (Excessive Advertizment popups, problems surfing the web, or just a slow computer) Scott Larson Consulting is recommending that everyone switch to Firefox until this situation is cleared up.

With recent reports of AVG Anti-virus version 8 update incorrectley detecting critical system files as viruses and removing them, there is a good chance your system is not going to boot. Its important to understand a few things.

The last couple of years I have experienced a significant drop in the quality of laptops from name brand providers such as Sony, HP, and Gateway. A number of laptops have hit my bench with built in problems ranging from poor manufacturing to cheap, low performing parts that either break down or cause significantly increased response times when attempting to use the computer normally. I do my best to address these issues, as such I still feel bad when I have to tell a client that the Laptop they have purchased is suffering from problems related to physical defects, or poor craftsmanship/quality of components. The results of these defects usually become apparent a year after the warranty has expired, resulting in total disappointment on my part and the client as well.

Reports are starting to circulate after the release of Windows XP Service Pack 3 that users are experiencing various issues ranging from involuntary reboots to lockups with the operating system after upgrading. Currently Microsoft is making this update optional. In June or July, the plan on making it part of the automated update process. I'm recommending that people do not upgrade to service pack 3 until the bugs have been worked out.