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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.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 spywareMicrosoft 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.Microsoft extends support for XP Home, XP Media Center
January 24, 2007 Five-year extension, which has roughly half of mainstream-support features, is offered for first time with consumer products.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.Microsoft disables Internet Explorer 7 validation process
October 8, 2007 Software giant says security reasons were behind the move, but it could help in the race against rival browser Firefox.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.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.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 MacsExperts: Don't buy Vista for the security
January 30, 2007 New Microsoft operating system is a leap forward in security, but few people familiar with it say the advances justify an upgrade.Microsoft warns of new Windows security issues
February 8, 2006 Company says issues put some Windows users at risk of attack and that it's investigating a third possible vulnerability.Microsoft patch can cause IE trouble
August 16, 2006 Latest security update can make the Web browser crash. Microsoft plans to release a revamped patch.Security pros patch older Windows versions
September 30, 2006 Third-party fix available to repair a serious flaw in Windows for which Microsoft no longer provides security updates.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.Microsoft on worm watch
August 11, 2006 Code that exploits a serious Windows flaw is published on the Net, increasing the chance of a worm attack.Symantec sees an Achilles' heel in Vista
July 18, 2006 New networking technologies in Windows Vista will be less stable and secure than in XP, at least in the short term, Symantec researchers say.Microsoft puts end to Windows 98 support
July 11, 2006 The company will no longer issue security updates or provide support for Windows 98, Windows ME.Reversal: Next IE divorced from new Windows
February 15, 2005 update Version 7.0 of the browser will launch ahead of the next update to Windows, as Microsoft shifts plans. Is Microsoft reacting to Firefox's popularity?Microsoft fixes troubled IE patch
August 24, 2006 Update to "critical" Internet Explorer patch repairs a serious security flaw introduced by the original version.Symantec continues Vista bug hunt
July 25, 2006 In second report on Windows Vista security, Symantec says XP successor is prone to privilege escalation attacks. Sponsored matches for "security"
