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Microsoft's greatest successes and biggest failures

Posted October 29, 2011 - 7:02 am

Give Microsoft credit; it never does anything small. Its successes rock the world. And when it screws up, it screws up big time.
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Microsoft drops patch support for Windows Vista Service Pack 1

Posted July 15, 2011 - 11:15 am

Microsoft dropped support for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 this week, and recommended that Vista users buy Windows 7 or upgrade to the most recent version of Vista.
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Windows XP, Vista AutoRun update reduces malware infections by 82%

Posted June 14, 2011 - 7:48 pm

Microsoft today credited a February security update for lowering AutoRun-abusing malware infection rates on Windows XP and Vista by as much as 82% since the start of the year.
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15 biggest fails for techies who bought the wrong gear too early

Posted May 11, 2011 - 4:04 pm

You rushed out, you got there early, you stood in line--and you bought Windows Vista, or the original Apple iPhone, or a big HD-DVD collection. And then the roof caved in.
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In good company

Posted May 6, 2011 - 11:22 am

It's not exactly heaven, but there are plenty of Microsoft flops to keep bin Laden company.
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Windows Vista: No IE 10 for you

Posted April 13, 2011 - 3:30 pm

Microsoft's new browser, Internet Explorer 10 (IE10), will not run on Windows Vista, either now in its developer preview form or when the software ships, the company confirmed today.
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Android vs. Windows: A tale of two upgrades

Posted December 3, 2010 - 4:36 pm

I am a brave man. I just want to put that out there. Why brave? Because, for no reason other than the sheer testes-shriveling terror of it, I decided to upgrade the operating systems on both my laptop and my smartphone at the same time.
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Microsoft survived Vista, says analyst

Posted April 26, 2010 - 4:13 pm

Microsoft weathered the storm of Windows Vista, 2007's often-abused operating system, an analyst said today after reviewing the company latest earnings.
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Vista or XP Problems? Let Microsoft Fix It

Posted April 21, 2010 - 11:40 am

Microsoft's Fix It software, which tries to automatically figure out what's wrong with your computer, is now available for Windows XP and Vista.
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New Microsoft support service offers XP users Windows 7 goodies

Posted April 20, 2010 - 8:29 am

MIcrosoft has launched a new self-support service for Windows XP and Vista users that relies on technology baked into Windows 7.
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Microsoft warns of lapsing Windows support

Posted February 8, 2010 - 3:16 pm

Just days after warning Windows 7 users of an impending shutdown of the free release candidate, Microsoft reminded customers running Windows 2000, XP and Vista of approaching support deadlines for those editions.
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Five Ways Windows 7 Could Become another Vista

Posted October 23, 2009 - 12:39 pm

Windows 7 is finally here. The sun can shine and the birds can chirp. Ding dong, Windows Vista is dead! Perhaps that is a bit premature. Windows 7 hasn't been officially released for 24 hours yet, so it's understandable if the jury is still deliberating.
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Back Up and Restore Across Windows Versions

Posted October 19, 2009 - 1:33 pm

Alvin Hurd asked if he can restore a Vista backup in XP. I answer both his question and the reverse one: Can one restore an XP backup in Vista?
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Bugs and Fixes: File-Sharing Vulnerability Hits Vista

Posted September 25, 2009 - 12:50 pm

Windows Vista users (and IT folks taking care of Server 2008 computers) should watch out for a new security hole involving Windows file sharing.
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Mozilla plans to 'ribbonize' Firefox

Posted September 23, 2009 - 3:10 pm

Mozilla plans to "ribbonize" Firefox for Windows Vista and Windows 7 to reduce clutter and free up space for the browser display, according to company planning documents.
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Windows Vista 'less good,' Microsoft exec admits

Posted September 17, 2009 - 8:06 am

With Windows 7's launch looming, a company executive yesterday denigrated its predecessor, calling Vista a "less good product."
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Fixes for Windows Annoyances

Posted September 16, 2009 - 12:31 pm

Show of hands if this has happened to you: You step away from the computer for a little while, and when you come back, all your windows and work are gone. Why? Because Windows downloaded some updates and took it upon itself to reboot without your permission. This week I'm going beyond my usual Windows advice to tell you how to deal with that Windows quirk and more.
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Race is On to Patch Critical Windows Flaw

Posted September 10, 2009 - 3:52 pm

Security experts are concerned about the potential impact of a new security hole affecting the Windows operating system. The potential exists to create a worm that would allow an attacker to take complete control of vulnerable systems without any user interaction--a jackpot for malware developers.
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The truth about Windows users

Posted September 9, 2009 - 9:41 am

As it turns out, two years after Vista's release not even 30 percent of PCs actually run it. And those that do are almost exclusively the Home Premium version, meaning that Vista is employed mainly by home users who likely got Vista preinstalled on a new PC.
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Close to Patch Tuesday, new flaw surfaces

Posted September 9, 2009 - 7:48 am

As Microsoft prepares to release patches, researchers said they've seen exploit code for a new flaw that puts organizations using Vista and Windows 7 at great risk.
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IT Underworld takes on Windows

Posted August 27, 2009 - 7:00 am

From a beer-fueled expression of love for Vista to shoehorning Windows 7 onto a netbook and Windows Update fire drills, IT Underworld takes it all on.
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Upgrading to Windows 7: Four Cheers, Four Jeers

Posted August 4, 2009 - 9:50 am

On one hand, it's far too early to worry about how much Windows 7 you should add into your small business. On the other hand, ComputerWorld's Windows 7: Four Reasons to Upgrade, Four Reasons to Stay Away article does a better job than most in laying out your probable pain points in an upgrade.
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Vista Service Pack 2 Now Ready for Download

Posted May 26, 2009 - 4:04 pm

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 is now available for download. The Vista SP2 update include new support for recording Blu-ray discs straight from the Vista OS, updated support for Bluetooth v2.1, and bug fixes that address slow shutdowns and mysterious crashes.
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Microsoft: No Vista SP2 for you yet

Posted April 29, 2009 - 1:41 pm

Microsoft Corp. Tuesday announced it had wrapped up work on Windows Vista Service Pack 2, but said it could be months before users get their hands on the upgrade to the problem-plagued operating system.
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Vista tip: Delete the Contents of a Folder Without Even Opening It

Posted April 29, 2009 - 10:08 am

Monday you learned how to turn a folder into a "favorite" for quick and easy access. Okay, but what if you want a quick and easy way to clear out a folder while leaving the folder itself intact?
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