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Windows Vista Ultimate
Reviewed on January 23, 2007 Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista, product key, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Live, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, code, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC
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Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviewed on January 24, 2007 Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista, product key, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, desktop software, Microsoft Windows Live, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP, code, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC
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Microsoft Vista Home Basic
Reviewed on January 24, 2007 Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista, product key, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Live, Service Pack 2, code, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC
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Windows Vista Business
Reviewed on January 24, 2007 Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, product key, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Live, Service Pack 2, code, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC
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Windows Live OneCare
Reviewed on February 26, 2007 Windows Live OneCare doesn't provide as many unique features and often repackages tools already available for free within the Windows operating system. For $30 more, it's well worth investing in the solutions from McAfee or Symantec, and we give the final nod to Norton 360 which ensures the best protection and performance tools for your money. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Live, McAfee Inc., Norton Co., antivirus, Symantec Corp., scan, backup, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, firewall, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, operating system
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Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista
Reviewed on October 27, 2005 TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Opera Software, ActiveX, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, security, Firefox, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Web browser
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New milestones for Windows
February 4, 2008 With Vista now into its second year, CEO Steve Ballmer says Microsoft is "turning the corner" in its enterprise efforts. TAGS: Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Windows Vista, CEO, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., operating system
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Ballmer: Microsoft is thinking green
March 5, 2008 At the CeBit technology show in Hannover, the chief executive says the software giant is focusing on lowering energy consumption. TAGS: Hannover, CeBit, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Windows Vista, requirement, survey, Microsoft Windows XP, CPU, U.K., Microsoft Corp., information technology, CEO, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC
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Poll: Businesses in U.S. warm to Vista
January 17, 2008 Almost half IT decision makers are using or evaluating the OS, and 35 percent are in the process of migration, a CDW poll shows. TAGS: CDW Corp., migration, adoption, Microsoft Windows Vista, survey, information technology, operating system, U.S., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
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Gartner: Large businesses shouldn't skip Vista
December 7, 2007 Companies planning to wait for successor Windows 7 may face support issues and a rushed migration, research firm warns. TAGS: Gartner Inc., migration, Microsoft Windows Vista, application development, ISV, Microsoft Windows XP, organization, Microsoft Windows 2000, software company, operating system, Microsoft Windows, research company, Microsoft Corp.
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Week in review: On Microsoft's mind
May 2, 2008 Tech world waits for word on Yahoo, while Microsoft grapples with software challenges. Also: Net music on the court docket, and how green is our Valley? TAGS: cash register, Yahoo! Inc., workforce, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, shareholder, Week in review, glitch, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system
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Lawyers: Vista branding confused even Microsoft
November 28, 2007 Company marketing manager among those unclear about what "Vista capable" means, say lawyers pursuing class action suit. TAGS: plaintiff, Microsoft Windows Vista, lawyer, class action, OEM, director of marketing, branding, Mr., Seattle, retailer, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, PC
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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, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, CEO
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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: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC company, Fujitsu, computer company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC
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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, Microsoft Windows Vista, benchmarking, spokesperson, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Corp., operating system, conference, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, PC
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Windows Vista December CTP
Reviewed on December 19, 2005 TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, removable storage, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, 64-bit, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS, functionality, Linux, information technology, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., operating system
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The next generation of security threats
December 5, 2007 Forget widespread worms. Nowadays, limited-scale threats like targeted e-mail attacks are causing the most concern. TAGS: security threat, Del.icio.us, Digg, Microsoft Windows Vista, rootkit, hacker, security, operating system, generation, Microsoft Corp., threat, conference, developer, Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft trying to make Vista iPod-friendly
March 27, 2007 The software maker posts several patches, including one to resolve a problem that could leave the music players corrupted. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, music player, Apple iPod, patch management, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., software company, Apple Computer, operating system, video, Microsoft Windows
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Week in review: Windows woes
February 29, 2008 The EU slaps Microsoft with a record penalty, but will a Vista price cut help pay the fine? Also: Pakistan hijacks YouTube, and game publishers square off for market domination. TAGS: fine, antitrust, compliance, Steve Ballmer, European Union, Week in review, litigation, Microsoft Windows Vista, reader, commission, pricing, Microsoft Corp., software company, operating system, e-mail, Microsoft Windows
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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 XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Fujitsu, tablet, spokeswoman, Lenovo, HP, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

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