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Microsoft Windows Vista

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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. TAGS: Windows 7, Product Spotlight, Ina Fried, Del.icio.us, margin, Digg, Microsoft Windows Vista, software company, font, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, operating system

Microsoft offers fix for Outlook Web in Vista

March 16, 2007 The software maker said said it has issued a patch to allow Outlook Web Access to properly run in Windows Vista. TAGS: Microsoft Outlook Web Access, patch, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Vista-compatible AIM 6 beta released

January 12, 2007 Latest version of AOL's instant messaging application offers Microsoft Windows Vista compatibility among other features. TAGS: AOL Instant Messenger, beta, America Online Inc., Time Warner Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, IM, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Vista upgrade workaround revealed

February 14, 2007 An IT professional discovers a way of getting a full version of Vista for the cost of a simple upgrade. TAGS: workaround, Microsoft Windows Vista, IT professional, upgrade, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft makes Zune Vista-friendly

December 20, 2006 Player now works with new operating system, thanks to software update that also adds unspecified security updates. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., operating system, security

Microsoft to make Vista easily upgradeable

March 6, 2006 With the next version of Windows, consumers and businesses will have an easy way to buy an update to a pricier version of the OS. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system

Next version of Windows: Call it 7

July 20, 2007 Microsoft is planning to ship its next major version of Windows--known internally as version "7"--within roughly three years, CNET News.com has learned. TAGS: business customer, Windows 7, representative, development, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Adobe to CS2 users: Want Vista? Upgrade

March 21, 2007 Creative Suite 3, set for release later in the spring, will work with Windows Vista--but the OS isn't recommended for version 2. TAGS: Adobe Creative Suite, Bruce Chizen, Adobe Systems Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Windows, operating system

All Vista versions to ship on single disc

September 22, 2006 Users will be able to upgrade between versions just by purchasing a new product key. TAGS: product key, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft confirms Vista OEM hack

April 12, 2007 Hack may allow users to bypass antipiracy feature, but no action is planned yet, according to a post on the Windows Genuine Advantage blog. TAGS: product activation, Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, OEM, product key, Microsoft Windows Vista, hacker, blog, Microsoft Corp., post, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Virtual PC 2007 made available

February 20, 2007 Microsoft also makes available final versions of other tools aimed at smoothing the path to Vista for businesses. TAGS: Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay

September 27, 2007 Customers, not quite ready for Vista, persuade the company to allow PC makers to keep selling XP for an additional five months. TAGS: PC company, computer company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Fujitsu, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Microsoft extends Vista bulk license discount to Europe

March 26, 2007 Amid complaints about bloated prices for the OS in the United Kingdom, software maker extends a U.S. discount program's reach. TAGS: Europe, Microsoft Windows Vista, U.K., blog, license, small business, retailer, U.S., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system

Year in review: Windows takes beating, '7' steps into view

December 19, 2008 Microsoft struggled most of the year over negative perceptions about Vista but broke its silence on the operating system's successor--Windows 7. TAGS: silence, perception, successor, Windows 7, Bill Gates, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Chart: Six versions of Windows Vista

February 27, 2006 Microsoft has decided to offer six distinct versions of the Windows update. Here they are from simplest to most tricked-out. TAGS: margin, Microsoft Windows Vista, virtual machine, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Microsoft offers free support for Vista SP1 installs

March 25, 2008 Software giant says it will give free support until March 18, 2009, to those experiencing difficulty installing Service Pack 1.(By Suzanne Tindal of ZDNet Australia) TAGS: spokesperson, service pack, Microsoft Windows Vista, agreement, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts

February 22, 2007 If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, PC company, retailer, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows, security, Dell, Microsoft Corp.

Vista draining laptop batteries, patience

May 4, 2007 Microsoft's attempt to improve power management in Windows Vista hasn't made up for the pretty but power-hungry Aero interface, causing battery life to suffer. TAGS: power management, Richard Shim, battery life, Microsoft Windows Vista, battery, notebook computer, Lenovo, HP, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp., operating system, setting, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

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. TAGS: music player, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple iPod, patch management, software company, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, operating system, video, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, software company, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, operating system, PC
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