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Vista upgrade workaround revealed

February 14, 2007 An IT professional discovers a way of getting a full version of Vista for the cost of a simple upgrade. TAGS: workaround, Microsoft Windows Vista, IT professional, upgrade, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft makes Zune Vista-friendly

December 20, 2006 Player now works with new operating system, thanks to software update that also adds unspecified security updates. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., operating system, security

Windows Vista available to developers

November 17, 2006 Members of MSDN and TechNet can download the final code of the new OS. Plus, some testers of Vista will get free copies. TAGS: Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft Windows Vista, code, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft offers fix for Outlook Web in Vista

March 16, 2007 The software maker said said it has issued a patch to allow Outlook Web Access to properly run in Windows Vista. TAGS: Microsoft Outlook Web Access, patch, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

All Vista versions to ship on single disc

September 22, 2006 Users will be able to upgrade between versions just by purchasing a new product key. TAGS: product key, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Putting Vista to the test

June 8, 2006 The beta version of the coming Windows version gets a widespread release. TAGS: beta version, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft buy targets Vista transition

March 7, 2006 Microsoft purchases Apptimum, maker of tools to move software from one PC to another. TAGS: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, PC

Microsoft pulls Vista SP1 update

February 20, 2008 The company retracts a prerequisite update for downloading Vista Service Pack 1 after some customers complain of problems. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., blog, Microsoft Windows, hard drive, PC

Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts

February 22, 2007 If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, PC company, retailer, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows, Dell, security, Microsoft Corp.

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: PC company, computer company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Fujitsu, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Vista-compatible AIM 6 beta released

January 12, 2007 Latest version of AOL's instant messaging application offers Microsoft Windows Vista compatibility among other features. TAGS: AOL Instant Messenger, beta, Time Warner Inc., America Online Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, IM, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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 TAGS: malicious software, margin, spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista, security, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, virus, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

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: music player, software company, Microsoft Windows Vista, patch management, Apple iPod, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, operating system, video, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft sued over Vista branding

April 4, 2007 Class action suit claims software giant deliberately misled consumers with its marketing of the new operating system. TAGS: suit, Microsoft Windows Vista, lawsuit, class action, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

Windows 7: Moving beyond Vista

July 6, 2009 Microsoft aims to make a much different first impression with Windows 7 than it did with Vista, its oft-maligned predecessor. TAGS: Ina Fried, Product Spotlight, Windows 7, Del.icio.us, margin, Digg, Microsoft Windows Vista, software company, font, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, e-mail

Microsoft wants more Vista testers

September 14, 2006 It hopes to have about 5 million testers checking out latest version of Windows update, as it tries to stamp out bugs. TAGS: tester, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft doesn't want Santa to ignore Vista

October 12, 2006 Although they'll need to wait for the new Windows, holiday shoppers will find Vista-friendly hardware, software. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, software company, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, operating system, PC

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 Vista, spokeswoman, Lenovo, tablet, Fujitsu, Microsoft Windows XP, Dell, Microsoft Corp., HP, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

Vista draining laptop batteries, patience

May 4, 2007 Microsoft's attempt to improve power management in Windows Vista hasn't made up for the pretty but power-hungry Aero interface, causing battery life to suffer. TAGS: power management, Richard Shim, battery life, battery, Microsoft Windows Vista, notebook computer, Lenovo, laptop computer, HP, setting, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Virtual PC 2007 made available

February 20, 2007 Microsoft also makes available final versions of other tools aimed at smoothing the path to Vista for businesses. TAGS: Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows
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