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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.
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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.
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Internet Explorer 7
Browse the Web with tabs, improved RSS support, and robust security features.
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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.
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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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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.
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Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Reviewed on August 11, 2004
We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.
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Windows Server 2003 SP1 Platform SDK ISO Install 3790.183
Get tools and information for developing Windows-based applications.
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Microsoft Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit 5
Design, deploy, and support applications on various Windows platforms.
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Windows XP update delayed again
August 5, 2004
Quality concerns prompt software giant to delay Windows XP Service Pack 2, which was originally set for release in June.
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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 pushes back XP update
April 28, 2004
Microsoft has delayed the release of its next update to Windows XP, CNET News.com has learned. The company says it is still incorporating testers' feedback.
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Microsoft's SP2 gets pushy
April 12, 2005
Windows XP security service pack will now install itself on any remaining business computers that have avoided the upgrade.
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Microsoft delays Virtual PC for Macs
July 22, 2004
Domino effect knocks back due date for software to make Apple computers look like everyone else's.
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Stumbling over SP2
August 20, 2004
CNET News.com's Mike Ricciuti says Microsoft has no choice but to get the Windows XP update on solid footing--and soon.
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Businesses slow to move to SP2
April 4, 2005
Only a quarter of Windows XP corporate machines have been upgraded to Service Pack 2, study shows.
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Windows update will be late, Microsoft says
July 12, 2004
Company now says its long-awaited Windows XP Service Pack 2 won't be available until August.
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XP owners shunning security update
July 6, 2005
Only a third of Windows XP machines have the SP2 security update loaded, a Microsoft exec says.
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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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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.
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