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Windows Vista SP1
Reviewed on February 7, 2008
While it's always good to install the latest code for any operating system, installing the Windows Vista SP1 update will require some casual users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems.
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Avast Antivirus 4.7 Home Edition
Reviewed on May 3, 2007
Avast Antivirus 4.7 Home edition works fairly well for a free antivirus protection.
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ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware 7.1
Reviewed on February 1, 2008
At $20, ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware is one of the least expensive paid antispyware option we reviewed, offers more features than other similar products, and remains one of the best.
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Ready or not, Windows XP update is coming
February 25, 2005
End approaches for Microsoft program that let companies block automatic update of Service Pack 2 to their Windows machines.
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Microsoft extends block to SP2 auto update
September 8, 2004
Corporate customers now have until early 2005 to tinker with things before ingesting XP's Service Pack 2.
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Microsoft lets companies block SP2 upgrade
August 11, 2004
Temporary block allows companies to make sure that there are no problems with custom applications and other software.
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After delays, Windows security update ready to go
August 6, 2004
Microsoft hands XP Service Pack 2 to PC makers and says that for many customers, automatic updates are the way to go.
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Microsoft: Patches now flowing automatically
October 11, 2006
Fixes networking issues that forced people to use manual downloads to get critical patches.
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Week in review: Vista, virtualization, vendettas
September 14, 2007
Microsoft promises Vista changes in response to Google complaints. Also: Virtualization gets real, and iPhone reaches a milestone.
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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.
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Microsoft to step up SP2 downloads
September 21, 2004
Software giant to accelerate distribution of XP update to meet goal of 100 million downloads in two months.
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Windows patches may become automatic
August 21, 2003
In the aftermath of the MSBlast worm, Microsoft says it may be time to take more control of the Windows update mechanism.
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Windows XP Service Pack 2 heads to retail
October 5, 2004
New packages promote promise of improved PC security.
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IE 7 comes a-knocking--eventually
November 13, 2006
Microsoft is tagging Internet Explorer 7 as a "high priority" update, but the company is taking longer to distribute it than some expected.
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Patch for masses swats Windows bug
February 24, 2005
Microsoft uses Windows Update to fix a problem that caused PCs to show the "blue screen of death."
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Microsoft set to push out updated antipiracy tool
November 29, 2006
New version of WGA Notifications tool includes added changes in response to continued criticism of Microsoft over the software.
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Microsoft: Here's how to halt WGA alerts
June 27, 2006
Along with a new release of Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications, Microsoft shares how to remove the controversial antipiracy tool.
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Microsoft delays SP2 auto update
August 17, 2004
Delay will give big companies more time to hunt down compatibility problems, the software giant says.
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Microsoft struggles with patch
October 10, 2006
Company faces distribution glitches in issuing "critical" fixes for Windows, Office, among other updates.
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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.
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