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Windows 7: Moving beyond Vista
July 6, 2009 Microsoft aims to make a much different first impression with Windows 7 than it did with Vista, its oft-maligned predecessor.Microsoft trying to make Vista iPod-friendly
March 27, 2007 The software maker posts several patches, including one to resolve a problem that could leave the music players corrupted.Microsoft doesn't want Santa to ignore Vista
October 12, 2006 Although they'll need to wait for the new Windows, holiday shoppers will find Vista-friendly hardware, software.Vista beta gets slight tweaks
July 17, 2006 Microsoft releases an update to the Beta 2 version sent out to the public but delivers it only to selected testers.Microsoft releases public download of Vista
June 8, 2006 After months of limited testing, the software giant makes beta version of Windows publicly available for download.Vista testers get unexpected holiday gift: No TV
January 4, 2007 A test version of Media Center stopped working on December 31 as a result of a licensing problem, Microsoft says.Gartner: Large businesses shouldn't skip Vista
December 7, 2007 Companies planning to wait for successor Windows 7 may face support issues and a rushed migration, research firm warns.Windows Vista inches forward
August 25, 2006 Microsoft releases a new test version to a small group and says a broader update is coming soon.Microsoft already planning Vista service pack
January 23, 2007 New operating system is not fully out the door and the software giant is already preparing for its first service pack release of bug fixes.Microsoft tries to stop Vista piracy monster
December 14, 2006 The software maker releases an update to the operating system designed to thwart a workaround dubbed "frankenbuild."Microsoft outlines Vista desktop search changes
September 12, 2007 Company agreed in June to make alterations to satisfy antitrust concerns from rivals, particularly Google.Microsoft, Adobe squabble over PDF
June 2, 2006 Breakdown in talks over the use of Adobe's PDF in Office leaves Microsoft bracing for an antitrust battle in Europe.Microsoft flip-flops on Vista virtualization
June 20, 2007 Company reverses plan to expand rights to allow home versions of the operating systems to run inside virtual machines.Is Windows still relevant?
October 6, 2006 CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says recent upset over Vista should put a rest to that lingering question.Microsoft shares draft of Vista security hooks
December 21, 2006 Interfaces are meant to help security software makers create products that work with kernel protection features in Windows Vista.Microsoft scrambles to ship Vista in Korea
October 13, 2006 It may have to stagger the release of different versions to respond to regulators' concerns.Microsoft: Vista feature designed to 'annoy users'
April 11, 2008 By way of the User Account Control feature, company set out to force independent software vendors to make their code more secure, says manager.Vista sets up SideShow display all over
May 23, 2006 Microsoft's tech aims to put data in picture frames, keyboards, remote controls--any display linked to a PC running the Windows update.Microsoft sends out final test version of Vista
October 6, 2006 Company hopes release will be last public test version of the Windows update, says it's still on track with timing.Near-final Windows Vista version issued
September 1, 2006 Microsoft's Jim Allchin announces Release Candidate 1 of Windows Vista with "a lot of improvements." A look at latest Vista build Sponsored matches for "software company"
