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February 11, 2008
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Volume Buyers to Get Vista SP1 Early After announcing last week that Windows Vista SP1 will not be available until mid-March, Microsoft relaxes that restriction for some customers. |
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March 5, 2009
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Windows Vista SP2 'Candidate' Goes Public Second Service Pack for both Vista and Windows Server 2008 heads out to public testers. |
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October 10, 2007
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Clean Install Using Vista Upgrade Vista requires the old Microsoft system to be on the computer before you install the upgrade. |
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March 20, 2008
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Vista Service Pack Poses Some Pesky Problems Some consumers are having a hard time getting Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to install correctly. |
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September 20, 2007
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IT Departments Giving Vista The Cold Shoulder A recent survey finds many IT shops still aren't ready to commit to Windows Vista. |
PC World
September 29, 2006
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Consumer Watch: Hot Deals on Closeout PCs Coming Soon Prices will be very friendly this holiday season, but know what you're getting. |
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Microsoft's Details Windows 7 Family Pack Deal Lower-priced bundle will let consumers install Family Pack on multiple PCs. |
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September 27, 2006
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Expert View: Can You Upgrade to Vista? One question I hear a lot these days is "Can I upgrade to Vista when the time comes?" |
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Vista SP1, Windows 2008 'Released to Manufacturing' Microsoft finally ships Vista's vaunted first service pack as well as Vista's server counterpart - but they're not available quite yet. |
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April 8, 2008 |
Microsoft Says Vista SP1 Glitch No More Help has arrived for anyone unable to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1. |
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March 18, 2008
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It's Here: Vista Service Pack Debuts After months of talk and repeated betas, Vista SP1 is finally available for consumer download. |
PC Magazine
September 27, 2006
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Vista's Unknowns My biggest concern is with applications and drivers whose current versions just don't work with Vista. |
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February 19, 2008
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Demand High for new Windows Server CDW survey shows nearly two-thirds of customers plan to deploy latest Windows Server release. |
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April 13, 2006
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Windows Users Squeezed Coming and Going Microsoft's next generation Vista OS may prove too much for older computers, but the company has announced it will no longer support the Windows 9x code base as of later this summer. |
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Near-final Vista Service Packs Arrive Microsoft is shipping release candidates for Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008. |
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March 17, 2008
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Will Vista SP1 Ship This Week? It looks as if a key Microsoft partner jumped the gun and announced the retail availability of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 a little early. |
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November 26, 2007
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Dueling Service Packs: XP vs. Vista Test developer claims Vista Service Pack 1 is twice as slow as XP Service Pack 3, but the question is will it impact Vista adoption? |
PC Magazine
November 29, 2006 |
Would 64-Bit Windows Help Memory? 64-bit Windows Vista will allow improved use of memory. |
InternetNews
November 3, 2006
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Microsoft Backs Off Vista Hardware Ties Vista can now be reinstalled on new computers as often as you upgrade. |
BusinessWeek
September 3, 2009 |
Flavors of Windows 7 If you decide to upgrade to Win 7 from XP or Vista, here are some options and what they will cost. |
InternetNews
February 7, 2008
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Vista SP1 Leaked on BitTorrent Users can't seem to wait to get their hands on Vista's first service pack. |
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February 21, 2008
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Microsoft Yanks Vista SP1 Update File Just what Windows Vista needs, another technical glitch. |
PC Magazine
May 27, 2009
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How to Install the Windows 7 Release Candidate Tired of reading about the Windows 7 Release Candidate? Start using it instead! But first, take the time to read our complete guide for a safe, easy installation of the new OS. |
InternetNews
March 24, 2009
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Gartner: Don't Wait for Windows 7 SP1 One of the analysts who originally suggested that Windows Vista was a dog and needed to be replaced with a new version is now recommending that enterprise IT buyers begin planning as soon as the new OS ships, instead of waiting for Microsoft's first Service Pack update. |
PC Magazine
October 11, 2006 |
Memory Requirements for 64-bit Processors Memory required for the new AMD Athlon 64, Intel Pentium 4, or Core 2 Duo processors. |
PC Magazine
February 28, 2007
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Vista Download Disaster Is there a fundamental flaw in Microsoft's Vista download program? |
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October 27, 2009 |
Microsoft Ships Fix for Student Installation Woes Microsoft is shipping a fix for problems experienced by users who had signed up for a low-cost Windows 7 upgrade for college students - but who instead found themselves with failed installations. |
PC World
March 2005
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XP Goes to 64 Bits A pre-release version of Microsoft's first 64-bit desktop OS performed well in our tests, and proved surprisingly compatible with 32-bit apps. Includes a look at the 64-bit hardware that is on the horizon. |
PC Magazine
April 4, 2007 |
Extra RAM Isn't a Waste in Vista The issue with either Windows XP or 32-bit Vista really isn't the OS itself, but the legacy of the old IBM PC. |
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April 29, 2009
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Vista Service Pack 2 Released to Manufacturing Microsoft hopes the latest service pack will ease IT worries and boost adoption of its Vista operating system. |
PC Magazine
December 1, 2009
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Is Windows 7 Right for Your Business? Windows 7 is all over the news, but does that mean your business needs it? Here's a look at the pros and cons of switching to Microsoft's new OS. |
InternetNews
October 31, 2008
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Windows 7 May Trigger 64-bit OS Adoption The key to the PC's future may be the upcoming 64-bit edition of Windows 7. |
Inc.
August 2007
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Nice View, Rough Terrain Microsoft's Vista looks pretty, but it's a challenging upgrade. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2008
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The 3 Biggest Vista Headaches, and How to Fix Them Questions are answered on Service Pack 1 update, incompatible programs, memory issues, and nagging software installation reminders. |
InternetNews
January 30, 2008
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Tool Cuts Vista Down to Size vLite is a free package that lets you exclude the Vista components that you don't want or need but are cramping your system's style before you even install Vista. |
PC World
September 2003
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A 64-Bit Computer: Your Next PC? The next generation of desktop PCs is coming, perhaps sooner than you think. |
InternetNews
January 18, 2007
Michael Hickins |
Microsoft Shakes Up Vista Options Microsoft is tweaking the pricing of its new Vista operating system before the product even hits the market. |
InternetNews
March 12, 2008
Stuart J. Johnston |
DIY Users Set Up 'Vista Workstation' Bummed out by Vista's performance? What if there was a way to get a desktop edition of Vista that's faster than what you've got? |
InternetNews
February 29, 2008 |
Microsoft Discounts Vista in Upgrade Push Microsoft said it plans to cut prices of its Vista operating system sold at retail outlets in a move to push customers to switch to the newest version of Windows. |
InternetNews
October 29, 2009 |
Windows 7 'Full Upgrade' Hack Is Illegal It didn't take very long for some clever hackers to figure out ways to install the Windows 7 Upgrade package on a PC that doesn't already have an earlier, qualifying version of Windows installed. Microsoft says just because you can do it doesn't make it legal. |
InternetNews
August 30, 2006
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Vista's Pricing Not Exciting Amazon.com has posted the prices for the numerous flavors of Windows Vista, some of which are in line with previous versions and one of which can induce sticker shock. |
InternetNews
October 29, 2007
Stuart J. Johnston |
Will 2008 Be Vista's Golden Year? Strong sales of Windows Vista helped propel Microsoft to its best first-quarter results since 1999, and the company, while cagey, is bullish on the near future. |
PC Magazine
November 1, 2006
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Build Your Vista-Ready PC Windows Vista RC2 is out! It looks as if Microsoft may actually ship the OS. Are you ready for the clever new hardware and software advances? Here's what to buy today to be ready for Vista tomorrow. |
InternetNews
January 15, 2008
Stuart J. Johnston |
Vista Users Can Get Latest SP1 Candidate Microsoft's long-awaited Vista service pack inches closer to the door, with a public test drive now available. |
PC Magazine
April 17, 2008
Lance Ulanoff |
Are You Stealing Vista? Those seeking to use Microsoft's "upgrade loophole" to avoid paying full price for Vista have just been spanked. |
