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On a mission to save Windows XP

On a mission to save Windows XP

The ‘Save Windows XP’ petition has attracted over 100,000 signatures as Microsoft prepares to phase out the popular operating system.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 16 2008 10:10AM Software
Guest Column: Best practices for deploying Vista SP1

Guest Column: Best practices for deploying Vista SP1

Many companies have been waiting for Microsoft to release the first service pack of its latest operating system, Vista, before considering an upgrade to their current desktop operating environment. Vista Service Pack 1 addresses many of the concerns with regards to performance and stability, and application compatibility.
Anthony Stevens Apr 11 2008 1:50PM Software
Vista SP1 ready for push to users

Vista SP1 ready for push to users

Microsoft will begin pushing out Vista SP1 to users via its Automatic Update service this week, following comments made by Bill Gates that suggested the next major Windows version might appear as early as next year.
Daniel Robinson Apr 11 2008 11:55AM Software
Microsoft Windows 7 two years away

Microsoft Windows 7 two years away

Despite ramping up efforts to improve Vista traction in the marketplace, Microsoft is already preparing for the release of its latest operating software – codename Windows 7 – following an announcement by Bill Gates.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 8 2008 7:56AM Software
Vista SP1 fails to spark migration

Vista SP1 fails to spark migration

Microsoft's latest efforts to persuade customers to upgrade to its much-maligned Vista operating system have met with a cool response from users.
Rosalie Marshall Mar 31 2008 7:44AM Software
Tech vendors and analysts dragged into Vista ‘junk’ PC case

Tech vendors and analysts dragged into Vista ‘junk’ PC case

Acer America, Dell, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Sony, Toshiba, Gartner, Wal-Mart and Amazon have been subpoenaed for the Vista Capable class-action suit taking place in US District Court in Seattle, Washington.
Lilia Guan Mar 28 2008 3:28PM Hardware
Microsoft frees up Vista SP1 support

Microsoft frees up Vista SP1 support

After receiving numerous complaints about its new service pack for Windows Vista, Microsoft has decided to offer free support to any Vista user experiencing problems when installing the update.
Mitchell Bingemann Mar 25 2008 12:18PM Software
SP1 for Vista available for download

SP1 for Vista available for download

Microsoft's SP1 to be included in auto updates from April
Mar 20 2008 2:52PM Security
DiData completes internal Vista SP1 deployment

DiData completes internal Vista SP1 deployment

Managed services provider Dimension Data has this week completed a full-scale internal deployment of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) on the company's 300 Windows Vista computers.
Liz Tay Mar 13 2008 7:35AM Software
Hot or Not: Vista SP1 Scheduled For Widespread Release

Hot or Not: Vista SP1 Scheduled For Widespread Release

It's been some time in the making, but Microsoft soon will make its first service pack for Vista widely available. While the final version started shipping to manufacturers earlier this month, Microsoft says it's making some final tweaks to its distribution channels before general availability in a few weeks. So what can we expect?
Amol Sarwate, Mar 12 2008 3:48PM Security
Microsoft objects to Vista Capable class-action

Microsoft objects to Vista Capable class-action

Microsoft has appealed against the decision to afford class action status to the Vista Capable lawsuit..
Iain Thomson Mar 11 2008 7:51AM Software
Microsoft posts Vista SP1 blacklist

Microsoft posts Vista SP1 blacklist

Microsoft has posted a list of applications that will be incompatible with Windows Vista Service Pack 1..
Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2008 7:07AM Software
Microsoft 'Vista Capable' lawsuit goes class-action

Microsoft 'Vista Capable' lawsuit goes class-action

Consumers suing Microsoft over its use of the Vista Capable logo have been granted class action status, widening the potential for damages against the software giant..
Iain Thomson Feb 26 2008 7:07AM Software
Windows Vista sales top 100 million

Windows Vista sales top 100 million

Microsoft has sold more than 100 million units of Windows Vista since releasing the software 14 months ago.
Shaun Nichols Jan 29 2008 3:45PM Software
Full range of Microsoft Vista fixes coming

Full range of Microsoft Vista fixes coming

Microsoft has released a detailed list of more than 300 hotfixes and security patches included in the upcoming initial service pack (SP1) for its Windows Vista operating system.
Jim Carr Dec 14 2007 9:58AM Security
Symantec's 2007 review: Data leakage, Vista and spam

Symantec's 2007 review: Data leakage, Vista and spam

Symantec today released its top ten security trends for 2007 listing data leakage, Windows Vista, and spam as the top three dominant security issues.
Negar Salek Nov 27 2007 2:50PM Security
Researchers blast Vista Service Pack 1

Researchers blast Vista Service Pack 1

A group of researchers has described Microsoft's upcoming Windows Vista Service Pack 1 as a "performance dud"..
Shaun Nichols Nov 22 2007 7:18AM Software
Windows XP is 'biggest rival' to Vista

Windows XP is 'biggest rival' to Vista

Windows Vista has more to fear from Windows XP than rival operating systems, according to an industry analyst..
Matt Chapman Nov 19 2007 7:25AM Software
Vista updates headline Patch Tuesday

Vista updates headline Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has bundled three stability fixes for Windows Vista into the November edition of its monthly security update.
Shaun Nichols Nov 15 2007 6:51AM Security
Tool checks for Vista migration issues

Tool checks for Vista migration issues

ScriptLogic has made available a free tool to aid IT departments in planning a migration to Windows Vista.
Daniel Robinson Oct 12 2007 7:01AM Software

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