'Vista' Tag Index
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Windows 8 Market Share Grows Very Slowly By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published April 01, 2013 The new OS now has 3.17 percent of the desktop OS market. Tags: Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Microsoft, operating systems, Linux, Mac Upgrading to Windows 7: Easing the Migration By Jonathan Hassell | Article Published February 21, 2011 Issues like hardware refresh, deploying thin clients and choosing a migration tool need to be evaluated. Tags: Windows XP, upgrading, thin client, Windows 7, Vista 7 Reasons to Migrate to Windows 7 By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published February 07, 2011 Factors like drive support, Branch Cache and security support the case for migrating to the newest Windows OS. Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1, XP Windows 7 Outstrips Vista After Only Nine Months By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published August 03, 2010 It's only been nine months since the release of Windows 7, but a new report shows it has already superseded its predecessor in terms of usage. Tags: Microsoft, Windows, Net Applications, Vista, Windows 7 Hackers Take Shots at Microsoft Security Response By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published July 07, 2010 A group of anonymous hackers aims to release details on security exploits without giving the software titan advance warning. To start off, they already posted their first proof-of-concept code. Tags: security, bugs, Microsoft, Vista, Windows Server 2008 Customers Forgive Microsoft for Vista: Survey By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published May 21, 2010 A new survey of customer satisfaction finds that Microsoft's image is recovering from the Windows Vista debacle as more and more users check out Windows 7. Tags: survey, Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows 7, Vista Fixes to Windows 7 Upgrade Problems By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published December 10, 2009 Tech support firm iYogi offers a list of instructions on how to handle Windows 7 upgrade problems. Tags: Windows, Vista, Windows 7, Microsoft, registry PC Sales Goosed by Window 7 By Andy Patrizio | Article Published November 06, 2009 PC sales are up by a respectable 49% in the wake of Windows 7's release. Tags: Vista, Windows, software, Windows 7, predictions Microsoft Nixes Win 7 'Full Upgrade' Hack By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published October 30, 2009 Though it's possible to install the Windows 7 Upgrade package on a PC that doesn't already have a qualifying version of Windows installed, it's not allowed. Tags: Vista, Microsoft, Windows, partner, e-Mail Developers Get Windows 7 Dressing for Vista Apps By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published October 28, 2009 Developers can now write apps for Windows 7 that preserve the Windows 7 look and feel when on Windows Vista. Tags: Windows, Microsoft, services, Vista, utilities Microsoft Unveils Windows 7 By - Reuters | Article Published October 22, 2009 The new OS is cheaper and faster than Vista -- and shoulders great expectations for the Windows brand. Tags: Vista, Microsoft, services, Google, Windows 7 Windows 7 Survey: Apple Will Miss Vista By Rob Enderle | Article Published October 21, 2009 A survey suggests a relatively rapid deployment of Windows 7 over the near term future. Tags: Vista, Microsoft, Enterprise, Windows 7 Five Challenges Facing Windows 7 By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 21, 2009 Pre-release response to Windows 7 has been remarkably positive. Yet factors like the economy, drivers and user trust still confront the new OS. Tags: Windows, Vista, software, Windows 7, Microsoft Two Studies: IT Set to Adopt Windows 7 By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published October 20, 2009 Windows 7 will become the new standard for most commercial PCs within 12 months, according to recent reports. Tags: Dell, Microsoft, Vista, Windows, Windows 7 Windows 7 to Challenge Apple's Emerging Success? By - Reuters | Article Published October 15, 2009 Next week's release of Windows 7 may apply pressure to Apple's prices, at the very least. Tags: iPhone, Vista, Leopard, Microsoft, retail Microsoft Patch Release: Biggest Ever By - Reuters | Article Published October 14, 2009 Microsoft released 13 security patches, addressing 34 vulnerabilities across Windows, Internet Explorer, Silverlight, Office, as well as the yet to be released Windows 7 OS. Tags: Vista, Internet Explorer, Windows, Microsoft Windows 7 Tips: Getting Started By Eric Geier | Article Published October 12, 2009 A guide to installing Windows 7 from a USB flash drive, changing the default browser, disabling the InPrivate Browsing ability, and more. Tags: Windows 7, Windows, Microsoft, USB, Vista Microsoft to Ship 13 Bug Patches, 8 'Critical' By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published October 09, 2009 This coming Patch Tuesday will fix the largest number of security holes ever. Tags: Windows, Internet Explorer, Vista, server, Microsoft Is Microsoft Already Failing with Windows 7? By Mike Elgan | Article Published October 07, 2009 There’s great reason for optimism about Windows 7, but a few missteps are beginning to prompt concern. Tags: Vista, Windows 7, Microsoft, Latitude, Dell Ballmer: Windows 7 Effect on PC Market Muted By - Reuters | Article Published October 07, 2009 The release of Windows 7 will increase demand for personal computers only slightly, said Microsoft head Steve Ballmer. Tags: Microsoft, software, Windows, Vista, Windows 7 Surviving Windows 7: FAQ By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 01, 2009 Here’s what you need to know to upgrade to Windows 7 – and be happy with your system once it’s running. Tags: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Microsoft Upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7: Advice and Shortcuts By Andy Rathbone | Article Published September 28, 2009 Windows XP users who skipped Vista face headaches when upgrading to Windows 7. Here’s an insider’s guide to migrating from XP to Windows 7 as easily as possible. Plus: upgrading netbooks and solving email problems. Tags: Windows, Vista, Windows 7, Microsoft, upgrading MSFT Makes WIndows 7 TCO Claim By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published September 15, 2009 As the marketing battle heats up, Microsoft claims that Windows 7's total cost of ownership enables cost savings. Tags: Windows, virtualization, services, Microsoft, Vista Windows 7 Install Time Varies Wildly By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published September 15, 2009 While most users can upgrade within 30 minutes, the worst case scenario for a power user is 21 hours. Tags: AMD, Windows 7, Microsoft, Intel, Vista MSFT, Intel Cooperate on Windows 7 By Andy Patrizio | Article Published September 02, 2009 Microsoft is discussing Windows 7 with Intel in an effort to provide the best possible running start to its new operating system. Tags: Windows, Microsoft, Intel, Vista, Windows 7 Windows 7 Netbook Batteries: Below XP By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published August 26, 2009 Tests by leading tech publications indicate that batteries on netbooks running Windows 7 will have a shorter life than those with XP. Tags: software, netbooks, Microsoft, Windows, Vista Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7: A Marketing Battle Royal By Rob Enderle | Article Published August 26, 2009 Expect a significant market share toward Mac unless Microsoft can shift promptly to the attack. Tags: Microsoft, Windows, Windows 7, Vista, Leopard Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Laptop: Hot Notebook By Eric Grevstad | Article Published August 17, 2009 Sometimes, Lenovo pulls out the stops and builds a machine worth swooning over. For instance, the ThinkPad T400s. Tags: Windows, Intel, AT&T, Verizon, Vista Judge Blocks MSFT Word Sales By - Reuters | Article Published August 13, 2009 A U.S. district court in Texas ruled against Microsoft, issuing an injunction preventing the company from selling versions of Word that contain the disputed patent technology. Tags: Copyright, Vista, software, Word, Microsoft How Apple is Causing the Death and Rebirth of the PC By Rob Enderle | Article Published August 12, 2009 Inspired by Apple, the Microsoft stores will offer a unified hardware-software product, greatly changing the PC market – and also impacting the enterprise market. Tags: Apple, Windows, Vista, Microsoft Windows 7 Family Pack: Multiple Installs By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published August 03, 2009 Windows 7 Family Pack, which was announced in late July, will let users install Windows 7 Home Premium on three different PCs, making the cost for each copy roughly $50. Tags: Vista, Windows, Windows 7, Microsoft, e-Mail Is Linux Getting Bloated? By Paul Rubens | Article Published July 30, 2009 Are Linux OSes suffering from unnecessary feature creep -- and getting a little fat in the process? Tags: Ubuntu, Vista, Windows, server, Linux Windows 7 Code Released to PC Makers By - Reuters | Article Published July 23, 2009 Microsoft says it is on track for the October release of Windows 7. Tags: Windows, Vista, Microsoft, Dell MSFT Investors Looking for Silver Lining By - Reuters | Article Published July 20, 2009 Despite expectations of a report of the company's first annual sales decline, investors are buoyed by positive Windows 7 reviews and talk of a Yahoo deal. Tags: Vista, Microsoft, search Windows 7 Volume Discounts: 15-35 Percent By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published July 14, 2009 Microsoft will offer significant volume licensing discounts for Windows 7. Tags: Windows, Vista, software, Microsoft, Windows 7 Survey: 6 of 10 Firms to Decline Windows 7 By - Reuters | Article Published July 13, 2009 Cost and compatibility concerns are leading many firms to plan on skipping Windows 7, according to survey of 1,000 companies. Tags: Vista, Microsoft, Intel, Windows 7, Windows Microsoft Moves To Boost Windows 7 Debut By Chris Nerney | Article Published July 13, 2009 Microsoft Moves To Boost Windows 7 Debut Tags: Microsoft, OS, Windows 7, operating system, Vista, resellers Review: MSFT Wireless Mouse 6000: Elegant By Eric Grevstad | Article Published July 09, 2009 The Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000 is similar to Mac's Mighty Mouse in its simple, elegant design. Tags: Mac, wireless, Microsoft, Windows, Vista USB Keys: Big Danger for Companies By Alex Goldman | Article Published July 09, 2009 Computer security experts says that USB keys pose a major challenge to enterprise data. Tags: Microsoft, FTC, Vista, USB, Storage Why Software Piracy Pays By Mike Elgan | Article Published July 02, 2009 When you shell out $200 for your discounted upgrade of Windows 7 Professional, you're actually helping pay for a copy for someone in China. Tags: piracy, Linux, Microsoft, Vista, Windows Windows 7 Beta is Going Bye Bye By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published July 01, 2009 Microsoft wasn't kidding when it said that the Windows 7 beta expiration date is nearing. Tags: software, Microsoft, Windows, e-Mail, Vista Microsoft: Windows Cheaper than Vista By - Reuters | Article Published June 25, 2009 Microsoft will use aggressive pricing in an effort to boost popularity of its forthcoming OS. Tags: Windows 7, Vista, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows XP To Live Still Longer By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published June 19, 2009 Despite Microsoft's earlier statements, the software giant just can't seem to kill of XP. Tags: Vista, Windows, Microsoft, Windows XP Free Upgrades to Windows 7 Due Soon By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published June 17, 2009 This summer PC buyers will get a free upgrade to Windows 7, which launches in the fall. Tags: Windows 7, Vista, Microsoft, Windows Fixes for Wi-Fi Hotspot Annoyances By Eric Geier | Article Published June 17, 2009 A guide to securing your connection, accessing remote files, sharing connections and more. Tags: wireless security, Vista, wireless, Wi-Fi Windows 7 Pricing Leaks from Retailer By Andy Patrizio | Article Published June 08, 2009 Based on an unconfirmed memo, Windows 7 may be more economically priced than some observers expected. Tags: Microsoft, e-Mail, consumer, Windows, Vista Vista SP2 Ready for Download By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published May 27, 2009 Vista Service Pack 2's new installer enables it to work for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Tags: Microsoft, server, search, Windows, Vista Microsoft to Pay $200 Million for Patent Infringement By - Reuters | Article Published May 21, 2009 A Texas federal jury ordered Microsoft to pay Canadian software firm i4i Ltd $200 million in damages for infringing a patent. Microsoft will appeal. Tags: Microsoft, media, software, Vista Windows 7 Review: Why I Like Windows 7 By Andy Rathbone | Article Published May 18, 2009 The pros and cons of Windows 7, from the author of the popular Windows for Dummies guidebooks. Tags: Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Microsoft, Windows Gartner: Windows 7 Okay for Vista Disgruntled By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published May 18, 2009 Those firm that skipped Vista can feel comfortable deploying Windows 7, in the view of analyst outfit Gartner. Tags: search, Microsoft, Vista, Google, Windows IT Projects Delayed, Not Canceled By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 16, 2009 Companies will eventually buy IT, though they're still hesitant at the moment. Tags: Intel, Vista, consumer, Microsoft, Windows Windows 7 Due this Year By - Reuters | Article Published May 12, 2009 Holiday shoppers will be able to snap up a copy of Microsoft's forthcoming OS. Tags: Windows, Windows 7, Vista, software, Microsoft What Wi-Fi Eavesdroppers See on Unsecured Networks By Eric Geier | Article Published May 12, 2009 Understanding how Wi-Fi eavesdroppers work helps you protect your own wireless communications. Tags: security, Vista, Windows, wireless, Wi-Fi Does Digital Rights Management Go Too Far? By David Miller | Article Published May 09, 2009 At the Digital Hollywood conference, industry bigwigs debate strategies for protecting intellectual property. Tags: DRM, Windows, Vista, Microsoft, Google Windows 7 RC Review: Good Speed, Bad Taskbar By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published May 04, 2009 Windows 7 looks to be major step past Vista, with a few quibbles. Plus: a fix for the taskbar problem. Tags: software, Microsoft, Windows 7, Vista, Windows Is Windows 7 Really Mojave? (Part II) By Mike Elgan | Article Published April 29, 2009 Is Windows 7 really "Mojave" — Vista warmed over and sold with a shiny new package? The answer is: sort of. Tags: Vista, malware, Windows 7, virtualization, Microsoft Gateway UC7807 Notebook: Good Looking Compact By Eric Grevstad | Article Published April 23, 2009 Gateway positions its first 13.3-inch notebook as a good-looking compact for travelers who can't afford to pay the luxury tax -- but it ain't skinny. Tags: gateway, notebook reviews, Intel, HP, Vista Windows 7 Tweaked for Netbooks By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published April 21, 2009 Two versions of Windows 7 will be slimmed down for netbooks, with the focus on a lean and fast OS. But are the OSes too bare bones? Tags: Vista, Windows 7, software, netbooks, Microsoft Windows 7 Public RC to Debut on May 5 By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 20, 2009 A "Release Candidate" for the Windows 7 OS will be available on May 7, Microsoft says. Tags: developer, Windows, Windows 7, Microsoft, Vista Last Day for Windows XP 'Mainstream' Support By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published April 14, 2009 In an attempt to wean consumers away from its most popular OS, Microsoft is pulling the plug on 'mainstream' support, but will offer 'extended' support for years to come. Tags: technical support, Vista, Microsoft, security, Windows Many IT Firms to Wait for Windows 7 By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published April 09, 2009 An extensive survey of IT buyers indicates that more than half will just say no to Vista. Tags: Microsoft, Windows, Windows 7, software, Vista Windows XP 'Downgrades' Allowed with Windows 7 By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published April 07, 2009 Microsoft will allows buyers of new PCs with Windows 7 to downgrade their system to XP. Tags: Vista, HP, Windows XP, Windows 7, Microsoft Add a Second Monitor: Nanovision Mimo By Eric Grevstad | Article Published April 06, 2009 A new device offers to make it easer and cheaper to add a second monitor to your desktop, which can improve productivity. Works with Windows and Mac. Tags: OS X, Windows, video, Vista, monitor Shuttleworth says Linux Gains from Windows 7 By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 04, 2009 Ubuntu head Mark Shuttleworth says Linux stands to benefit from the changes in the PC industry, despite the great effort going into Windows 7. Tags: Ubuntu, Vista, Microsoft, Linux, Windows 7 IT Staff vs. Service Contracts: Cost Savings? By Kenneth Hess | Article Published March 30, 2009 It may be tempting to convert more of your work force to service contracts, but it could cost more in the long run. Tags: Windows, software, Vista, Linux, IT Jobs/Salary Get Ready for Microsoft's Big Comeback By Mike Elgan | Article Published March 25, 2009 Surprise! The combined effect of Windows 7, an improving reputation and $20 billion in cash will bring Microsoft out of its doldrums and into a position of industry leadership once again. Tags: iPhone, Vista, Windows 7, Microsoft Analyst Who Panned Vista Likes Windows 7 By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published March 25, 2009 Noted Gartner analyst is so favorable about Windows 7 he says that enterprise IT does not need to wait for SP1. Tags: software, Vista, Microsoft, Windows, Windows 7 Windows 7 App Testing Kit Pending By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published March 11, 2009 Windows developers see a toolkit for testing applications compatibility coming sooner rather than later. Tags: Vista, software, Windows 7, Microsoft IE8 Inches Toward Release By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published March 08, 2009 Microsoft said to be near release of the forthcoming version of the world's most popular browser. Tags: Vista, Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Microsoft Windows 7's Business Tools By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 06, 2009 Most of the buzz around the upcoming Windows 7 release is around consumer features, yet businesses will also find new productivity tools. Tags: search, Vista, Windows 7, Microsoft, services Is Vista vs. Windows 7 a True Choice? By Kenneth Hess | Article Published March 04, 2009 Users who have stuck with Windows XP waiting to upgrade face a choice sometime soon. Tags: Windows, Microsoft, support, XP, Vista Windows 7 Might Sell PCs -- or Not By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 26, 2009 Gloomy PC makers hope consumers open their wallet for Microsoft's next OS. Tags: Windows, consumer, Windows 7, Microsoft, Vista Set Up Your Network for Many Remote Desktop Connections By Eric Geier | Article Published February 20, 2009 Remote desktop connections enable access to a computer’s desktop, programs, and files from other computers, either in the next room or around the world. Everything appears on the remote computer just as it does when sitting in front of the host computer. Tags: WiFi, Windows, Vista, services, networking Windows 7 to Ship in April? By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published February 20, 2009 Microsoft maintains an early 2010 release date for its next OS, yet a niche tech news site indicates otherwise. Tags: Windows, Windows 7, Vista, consumer, Microsoft Facebook Thinks You're Stupid By Mike Elgan | Article Published February 18, 2009 Basing your communication with users on the idea that you're smart and your customers are dumb will lead to failure every time. Tags: Vista, Microsoft, Windows, Facebook |
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