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NewsThe 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 - News
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 spyware - News
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. -
ReviewsPeachtree Pro Accounting 2007 - complete package
Reviewed on July 18, 2006 With its slick new look and powerful set of bookkeeping tools, Peachtree Complete Accounting 2007 is a fine upgrade for longtime users, especially for small shops that need to manage inventory. - News
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. -
ReviewsWindows Live Safety Center
Reviewed on July 26, 2006 - News
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. -
DownloadsMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1 (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
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Microsoft readies Windows Live parental controls
February 23, 2006 Software for Windows XP will let parents control access to the Web for their kids and monitor their online activity. - News
Microsoft shows off JPEG rival
May 25, 2006 New Windows Media Photo format promises images that offer better quality at half the size of JPEG files. Special coverage: Windows in view - News
Microsoft to refine Vista's PC-rating tool
May 26, 2006 Hardware makers and others tell Microsoft that feature's current version could be misleading. - News
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. - News
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. - News
Windows adds 'maybe pirate' category
February 28, 2007 The company's antipiracy software adds a "yellow state" for times when it just can't tell if software is genuine.Image: A 'maybe pirate' - News
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. - News
Dell brings back XP on home systems
April 19, 2007 After adding it back as an option for small businesses, direct seller offers older OS on consumer machines in response to demand. - News
Vista to take a cue from budget Windows
October 9, 2006 Microsoft will put a feature from XP Starter, aimed at emerging markets, in the upcoming update. - Downloads
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.8618.0
Vulnerability in MS Jet database Engine could allow code execution - News
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. - News
In the home stretch toward Vista
October 9, 2006 With the release of the Windows upgrade still set for January, Microsoft is putting the finishing touches on its OS transition.
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