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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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Office XP Standard Edition
Reviewed on March 15, 2001
Microsoft Office XP's online and collaborative tool improvements make it a smart upgrade for businesses and groups, but it's not worth the cost, time, and effort for single or home users.
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Microsoft confirms next XP service pack
September 30, 2005
Company's France division says SP3 will come out after the launch of Windows Vista.
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Windows XP update delayed
October 19, 2006
With Windows Vista nearly done, Microsoft delays an update to Windows XP until 2008.
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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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Microsoft: XP SP3 won't arrive until '07
January 17, 2006
The software maker is putting more priority on Windows Vista, which is slated for release later this year.
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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.
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Microsoft already planning Vista service pack
January 23, 2007
New operating system is not fully out the door and the software giant is already preparing for its first service pack release of bug fixes.
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Windows Wi-Fi patch could be long time coming
January 18, 2006
Microsoft confirms a Wi-Fi security flaw in Windows XP, but the wait for a fix may be as long as 18 months.
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FAQ: Windows on Macs
April 5, 2006
There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac--including Windows security risks, Apple says.
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IE flaw puts Windows XP SP2 at risk
September 16, 2005
Flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could launch a remote attack on systems running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, says security firm.
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Windows patch gets its own rumor site
August 1, 2005
Windows enthusiasts tend to focus on major releases, but Ethan Allen thinks big about a secondary issue--the fixes for the major releases.
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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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Microsoft releases Windows Server update
March 31, 2005
Two of the most notable enhancements are a built-in firewall and the security configuration wizard, which helps automate server lockdowns.
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Microsoft posts critical configuration patch
December 17, 2004
The software giant closes up a potential security hole left open by the Service Pack 2 update to Windows XP.
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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.
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The slow road to Windows XP
June 14, 2005
New study underscores a recurring problem for Microsoft: Convincing customers to upgrade to new versions of its software.
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Microsoft: SP2 shimmy's not a flaw
February 1, 2005
Company downplays a method for intruders to bypass defenses in its Service Pack 2 update for Windows XP.
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Microsoft: Vista service pack coming in '08
August 29, 2007
Software maker plans first update to Vista for first quarter of next year, while third and final XP service pack is due before June.Vista SP1: Small things come in big packages
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Zotob worm hole also affects Windows XP
August 24, 2005
Vulnerability that downed Windows 2000 computers last week also holds a serious risk for some XP users.
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