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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, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, security, Dell, Microsoft Corp.

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

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, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

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, tablet, Lenovo, Fujitsu, Microsoft Windows XP, Dell, Microsoft Corp., HP, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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., operating system, Microsoft Windows, virus, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

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, Microsoft Windows, Intel, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

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.

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. TAGS: WinHEC, hardware maker, industry standard, AMD, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

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. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Vista, retailer, Microsoft Office 2003, Best Buy Co. Inc., Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

No fix for 'critical' hole in Windows 98, ME

June 9, 2006 Repairs would require so many changes to the older OSes that it might break applications, Microsoft says. TAGS: re-engineering, Microsoft Windows 98, fix, patch, software company, Microsoft Corp., security, firewall, Microsoft Windows ME, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Microsoft sees rapid Media Center sales

March 21, 2006 After slow start, sales of Media Center will top 10 million this month. Also, company demos Media Center capabilities in Vista. TAGS: Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, vice president, TV, console, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, PC, video, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

The balance sheet on Windows Vista

October 29, 2007 The OS is chugging along on strong PC sales and antipiracy efforts, but Microsoft still faces some grumbling and a long haul in corporate sales. TAGS: Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Windows Vista, small business, PC company, CEO, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

HP touts energy-efficient PCs

March 12, 2007 Three new machines meet the latest standards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. TAGS: DVD/CD-RW, Intel Core Duo, HP, AMD Athlon, power supply, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft: Fast start for Vista in businesses

September 29, 2006 When it arrives, the much-delayed Windows update will have double XP's rate of adoption, Redmond says. Not everyone's so sure. TAGS: adoption, Microsoft Windows Vista, Gartner Inc., Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, PC

Macs: Intel and Windows inside

April 7, 2006 special coverage Boot Camp software enables Windows XP to run on Intel-based Macs. Will it bring more people over Apple? Images: Installing Boot Camp FAQ: Windows on Macs TAGS: Apple Boot Camp, Apple Macintosh, Windows PC, Intel, Apple Computer, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Flawed Symantec update cripples Chinese PCs

May 24, 2007 Update quarantined two critical system files in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows XP, affecting computers throughout China. TAGS: Symantec Corp., China, Norton Co., antivirus, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows

With Vista, seeing is believing, says Gates

January 29, 2007 On the eve of Vista's consumer launch, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates says that a short demo is all that's needed to convince doubters. TAGS: Bill Gates, Microsoft Windows Vista, chairman, P2P, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., TV, PC, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Report: Vista's business sales stronger than expected

January 11, 2007 Market researcher NPD says commercial sales far ahead of Windows 2000 in first month and just behind that of Windows XP. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., market research company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 2000, small business, channel, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Acer: Vista is an excuse for Microsoft price increases

October 27, 2006 Vista is tailored to increase license revenues by introducing a basic edition no user will want, PC maker says. TAGS: PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Acer Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows
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