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- Microsoft finishes Vista SP2
- Microsoft finishes Vista SP2RE: Microsoft finishes Vista SP2Unlike previous SPs, SP2 requires SP1. So if you don't hsve SP1 installed, you win't see SP2 in the AU/MU/WU.Unsure why people are in a rush to install it. who knows if there are any issues.RE: Microsoft finishes Vista SP2We care because I...
- Discussion threads 2009-04-29
- Vista SP2 Release Candidate available to the public
- Vista SP2 Release Candidate available to the publicPerformance?Is this SP2 faster than older? Is there any comparison data?RE: Vista SP2 Release Candidate available to the publicThe issue I have is that security appears to lock down completely when I leave the machine idle for extended periods, requiring a reboot. ...
- Discussion threads 2009-03-04
- Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
- Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3RTM vs SP1Hi:I can only comment on the boot time and Passmark tests. The boot time differences aren't significant to me. But, how do you get any of the builds to boot so fast? I'm pretty good at getting fast boots on a...
- Discussion threads 2008-12-11
- "Why do you hate Vista so much?"
- "Why do you hate Vista so much?"Reasons that Vista bothers me...1) I have now spent over 4 hours trying to get SP1 installed on a new box.... the BSOD's are blurry (kind of funny huh?) The same box, XP installed with less heart ache and fewer issues... while I am...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-27
- Sony's Centrino 2 laptop lineup
- Details of Sony's new laptops have been trickling out for several weeks, but Sony held off on an official announcement to coincide with Intel's Centrino 2 launch this week. Sony introduced four new VAIO lines ranging from the 3-pound Z-series ultraportable with a 13.1-inch display to the...
- Blog posts 2008-07-16
- More new Microsoft codenames, A to Z
- For those, like me, who like keeping track of Microsoft codenames, here are a couple of new ones to add to your file: Austin and Zermatt. by Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2008-07-14
- Might Microsoft's Midori be 'Cairo' revisited?
- Might Microsoft's Midori be 'Cairo' revisited?If it is object oriented -it would work like OS/2, the versions after Microsoft and IBM stopped working together.The Workplace Shell was the best environment I've ever worked on.Baseless speculation is fun but uselessToward that end I would recommend you look up the meaning of...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-07
- Vista SP1: What You Need To Know Before You Deploy
- The release of Windows Vista SP1 allows you to take advantage of improvements that Microsoft and its partners have developed to provide the best experience possible. SP1 addresses key feedback Microsoft has received from customers without sacrificing application compatibility. SP1 delivers improvements and enhancements to existing features that significantly affect...
- White papers 2008-06-30
- Microsoft: Office '08 sales skyrocket, SP1 released, VBA coming back to Mac
- Microsoft: Office '08 sales skyrocket, SP1 released, VBA coming back to MacBut those are just sales. We all know everyone is......downgrading to Office 2004.Sorry, couldn't resist.Are you sure you linked to the correct article?The one I was taken to was dated January 11, 2006 9:58 AM PSTAdds to the growing...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-13
- Mark your calendars: Microsoft to push Office 2007 SP1 on June 16
- Mark your calendars: Microsoft to push Office 2007 SP1 on June 16The SP1 for MOSS 2007 is already availableMary Jo,I think that this SP1 is only for the clients applications of the Office suite as the SP1 for MOSS 2007 has been available since months now.I know because we have...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-09
- Microsoft patches Vista, Windows Server 2008, IE
- Microsoft patches Vista, Windows Server 2008, IEWhoa!!Symantec actually found a vulnerability?? Does this mean they are still on top of things? Still relevant? I thought these would all have been found by guys named Sergei or Ivan, somewhere in Europe...or maybe by some former M$ employee who...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-08
- Microsoft to recommence pushing Vista SP1 prerequisite
- Microsoft to recommence pushing Vista SP1 prerequisiteEnjoy suckers!!!LOL...You won't see me on Vista, I've moved all my machines back to XP.With windows 7 due next year...This is a futile useless exercise in agony. Vista has sucked since the beginning, and now with windows 7 due next year, the whole vista...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-07
- Vista SP1 reboot bug fixed
- Vista SP1 reboot bug fixedYes, but it still doesn't installDateline: Your Favorite PCMood: ThrilledResult: LimpOS: UltimateStep 3 of 3 - 100%Next window: "Didn't install correctly. Reversing changes. Do not turn off your machine."Response: Sigh.Damages: Network connection buggered. Reboot resolved.Conclusion: SighRE: Vista SP1 reboot bug fixedI have vista...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-07
- Need Vista SP1 help? Call Redmond toll-free
- Microsoft is providing free phone support for Windows Vista Service Pack SP 1 users -- whether they get their SP1 from Microsoft or via a PC maker or other retailer -- through March 2009. There's got to be a catch, right? Surprisingly, the caveats...
- Blog posts 2008-03-24
- Vista SP1 collateral damage not as bad as I had expected
- Vista SP1 collateral damage not as bad as I had expectedRE: Vista SP1 collateral damage not as bad as I had expectedThat was by far the most painless SP install I've been through. It took about 25 minutes, 1 reboot, and no issues.2 installs - 2 tweakson my laptop...
- Discussion threads 2008-03-20
- Vista SP1 collateral damage not as bad as I had expected
- On Tuesday Microsoft opened the door on Windows Vista SP1. This is a landmark occasion because it marks a transition from where only a select few have had access to the software to where "everyone" can get access to this major system update. After watching the public release of more service packs...
- Blog posts 2008-03-20
- You
- YouRE: YouEd,My personal experiences with Vista SP1 is that the driver support for devices isn't that good, because i have been getting 'BlueScreen' problems after getting my vista sp1 update. by chance do you face any such issues?Regards,Balaji BaskarCloudy Vista SP1Installing SP1 has really made a difference in how Vista...
- Discussion threads 2008-03-19
- Should I install SP1?
- Should I install SP1?Sadly, I use the 64-bit version. That's 726MB.:(RE: Should I install SP1?No. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200. Go directly to install Windows Server 2008 with a Desktop 'role'.Thank youz.Am downloading it now; is only 121MB.Of course, I've kept my system...
- Discussion threads 2008-03-18
- Some of the finer points on Windows Vista SP1 availability
- Some of the finer points on Windows Vista SP1 availabilityCryptic posting on Vista Team blog about KB937287I'm not sure what to do with the KB937287 issue; I have it on my system but I did not experience any problem. Has anyone tried to install SP1 with patch 937287 already present?Why...
- Discussion threads 2008-03-18
- Should I install SP1?
- SP1 is out and the emails have started hitting my inbox. I'm noticing one question being asked more than any other - "Should I install SP1?" Should I install SP1? I've handled SP1 a lot since it went RTM back early February. I've carried...
- Blog posts 2008-03-18
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