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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. TAGS: PC company, computer company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Fujitsu, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

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, Dell, security, Microsoft Corp.

The 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' program TAGS: PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, spokeswoman, Lenovo, tablet, Fujitsu, Microsoft Windows XP, Dell, Microsoft Corp., HP, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Windows XP update delayed

October 19, 2006 With Windows Vista nearly done, Microsoft delays an update to Windows XP until 2008. TAGS: service pack, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Dell 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. TAGS: Richard Shim, consumer PC, launch, small business, Microsoft Windows Vista, Dell, computer company, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows, operating system, 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, battery, Microsoft Windows Vista, notebook computer, Lenovo, laptop computer, HP, setting, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

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 spyware TAGS: malicious software, margin, spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista, anti-spyware, security, Microsoft Corp., virus, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Vista to take a cue from budget Windows

October 9, 2006 Microsoft will put a feature from XP Starter, aimed at emerging markets, in the upcoming update. TAGS: emerging market, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Support ending for Windows XP SP1

October 9, 2006 Those who use Service Pack 1, which is now 4 years old, must upgrade or lose support as of Tuesday, Microsoft says. TAGS: service pack, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Windows Live parental controls due this summer

March 14, 2006 Software giant plans to release two versions of its new, no-cost parental control software for Windows XP. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Live, control, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft tags IE 7 'high priority' update

July 26, 2006 Browser update will be delivered automatically to Windows XP users, but those who don't want it can opt out. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Automatic Update, priority, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft to release four critical patches

June 7, 2007 Software giant plans to issues fixes next week for vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP. TAGS: patch management, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Macs do Windows with no streaks, tests show

April 7, 2006 Benchmarking by CNET shows that running Windows applications on an Intel Mac with Boot Camp is just like using any other Windows PC. TAGS: Apple Boot Camp, Apple Computer, Apple MacBook, Intel Core Duo, Apple Macintosh, Acer Inc., Windows application, Apple MacBook Pro, Apple iMac, notebook computer, Intel, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

AT&T IPTV now coming to your PC

March 22, 2007 New offering from U-verse TV service, called OnTheGo, requires only a subscription add-on and a broadband connection. TAGS: IP television, AT&T Corp., subscriber, programming, channel, broadband, satellite, TV, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft exec calls XP hack 'frightening'

November 13, 2007 In a matter of minutes, e-crime experts hack into a Windows XP computer that is unprotected and connected to an unsecured wireless network. TAGS: hack, demonstration, wireless network, exec, IP address, service pack, IP, anti-spyware, patch management, small business, U.K., Microsoft Corp., minute, password, antivirus, malware

Windows XP outshines Vista in benchmarking test

November 27, 2007 Vista with the beta Service Pack 1 fails to keep pace with its predecessor in a series of productivity tasks using the Office 2007 software. TAGS: service pack, benchmarking, Microsoft Windows Vista, spokesperson, Microsoft Office 2007, conference, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC
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