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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.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.Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006 Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spywareThe XP alternative for Vista PCs
September 21, 2007 Microsoft is quietly telling PC makers they can offer a Windows XP "downgrade" to customers buying systems preloaded with Vista.Image: Lenovo's XP 'downgrade' programMicrosoft backtracks on Vista transfer limits
November 2, 2006 Amid outcry from tech enthusiasts, Microsoft says it will allow retail Windows buyers unlimited license transfers to a different PC.Coming soon: The 8-terabyte desktop
February 28, 2006 Eight terabytes of data storage? That's like 8,000 pick-up trucks filled with books. But VoodooPC says you'll like it.Will your PC keep pace with Vista?
March 15, 2006 The next version of Windows will grade performance. You'll have to decide whether to buy a new hard drive.64-bit PCs: Drivers wanted
August 3, 2007 A lack of software is holding back 64-bit PCs, but Apple and Microsoft are pushing ahead.PC makers climb onboard with Vista
January 30, 2007 As expected, the PC industry is ready with new Vista computers after years of delays. But the immediate impact on the PC market could be muted.Microsoft to refine Vista's PC-rating tool
May 26, 2006 Hardware makers and others tell Microsoft that feature's current version could be misleading.Microsoft readying Vista marketing blitz
March 8, 2006 Software giant wants to re-create the excitement that accompanied the launch of Windows 95 a decade ago.Running the numbers on Vista
September 11, 2007 Over its first six months, the latest Windows version can't hold a candle to XP. But, Office sales rock, according to NPD report.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 gets out of PC sync
June 7, 2006 Microsoft drops feature in Windows update that would have let people synchronize data among many PCs.Microsoft sued over Vista branding
April 4, 2007 Class action suit claims software giant deliberately misled consumers with its marketing of the new operating system.Microsoft piracy check comes calling
April 24, 2006 Expands program to alert people who run illegal copies of Windows and starts a campaign to fight Office piracy.Hollywood, Microsoft align on new Windows
August 30, 2005 Vista, the next version of the operating system, has unprecedented features for guarding against video piracy. FAQ: Vista's strong, new antipiracy protectionsDell brings back XP on home systems
April 19, 2007 After adding it back as an option for small businesses, direct seller offers older OS on consumer machines in response to demand.Vista winds its way to market
November 10, 2006 The release of the Windows update to computer makers is just the start of a long process to get it on shelves and in PCs.Vista flexes its power
October 17, 2006 Large companies can save millions of dollars by using the new OS and letting their PCs go to sleep at night, Microsoft says. Sponsored matches for "PC"
