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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. ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Vista SP2, Vista SP2 Release Candidate, Microsoft Windows Vista, release candidate, Service Pack 2

Discussion threads 2009-03-04

Microsoft starts rolling out Vista SP2 Release Candidate test build

Microsoft starts rolling out Vista SP2 Release Candidate test buildTime for a change... Time for Change to RHEL or another Linux distro that actually can stay up for years without a reboot or other infections from viruses and worms. Waiting for NonZealotI'm waiting for NonZealot to chime in and start...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Blogging, Microsoft Corp., Vista SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Linux, Vista SP2 Release Candidate, Windows Blog, Microsoft Windows, release candidate, blog

Discussion threads 2009-02-19

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My 7 favorite Windows 7 features

I must say ...... your impressive list, just isn't that impressive to me.#1 - Performance boost -- subjective#2 - More restrained UAC -- more duck tape#3 - 64-bit becomes the new default -- had 64 bit for years now#4 - Improved troubleshooting tools -- no comment, biting my tongue#5 -...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, UAC, Microsoft Windows Vista, favorite Windows 7, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Windows 7 first look: More than just "Vista, fixed"

Windows 7 first look: More than just "Vista, fixed"I look forward to your next reviewI am far more interested in the differences between versions than an overview. We've been hearing about Windows 7 features for months, now it would be nice to know exactly which features will be present on...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PCs, Operating systems, IT Deployment, Windows 7 First look, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-07-29

Where is Vista SP2?

Where is Vista SP2?tell me about itAt this point, I'm ready to use *online dissemination alternatives*, like I did with the Win7 Release Candidate leak, in order to get Vista SP2 for my dual-boot machines.I know!I've been waiting patiently but now I'm getting a little mad...Yeah, it is Vista,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Service Pack 2, Vista SP2

Discussion threads 2009-05-19

(Images: A peek at Windows 7 release candidate)

(Images: A peek at Windows 7 release candidate)Windows 7 RC1 vs. Vista SP2Recently I tested window 7 beta from December to April. I was not overly impressed. At that time I also ran vista sp1. In mid April I installed Vista SP2 RC1. It compares to the speed of...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Release Candidate, release candidate, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-30

What you need to know about the Windows 7 Release Candidate

What you need to know about the Windows 7 Release CandidateThere is a caveat there for 64-bit to 64-bitWindows 7's installation will keep on throwing up a error of 'not enough disk space' if you try to upgrade Windows Vista 64-bit SP1 or SP2 RC to Windows 7 64-bit.I've tried...

Tags: Operating systems, FireWire, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Release Candidate, release candidate, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., 64-bit

Discussion threads 2009-04-26

First look: Windows 7 build 7068

First look: Windows 7 build 7068Fixed problemI was running build 7000 in my desktop and a big problem kept coming up. My system for some reason would continue freezing up . The only way to get my computer back running was to hold the power button and restart my computer....

Tags: Operating systems, Mapped Drives, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 build 7068, Windows 7 Build, First Look, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-03-31

News to know: Firefox patch; Windows 7; Facebook; RIM's app store

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ryan Naraine: Mozilla plugs Firefox code execution holes Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft hedges its Windows 7 bets with new...

Tags: Facebook, Research In Motion Ltd., Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows 7, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, Sam Diaz, Amazon Kindle, Microsoft Windows, Web Browsers, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-05

Vista SP2 Release Candidate available to the public

As Microsoft officials promised, the company has released this week to the general public the near-final Release Candidate test bits for Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Server 2008 SP2. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Release Candidate, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-03-04

MSDN, TechNet subscribers get Vista SP2 RC bits

Microsoft is broadening the pool of testers getting the near-final Release Candidate RC bits of Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Server 2008 SP2. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-02-25

News to know: Google antitrust; Bin Laden; Yelp Mafia; HP pay

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage Garett Rogers: Will Google be targeted by new Attorney General for Antitrust? Sam Diaz: Where's Bin Laden? New theory,...

Tags: Google Inc., Osama Bin Laden, Hewlett-Packard Co., Antitrust, Dana Blankenhorn, Matthew Miller, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Sam Diaz, Advertising & Promotion, Corporate Law, Pricing, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Public Relations, Marketing, Business Operations, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Corporate Communications

Blog posts 2009-02-20

Microsoft starts rolling out Vista SP2 Release Candidate test build

Microsoft has told select testers to expect this week a near-final Release Candidate RC test build of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2). by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Release Candidate, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-02-19

Majority of vulnerabilities go unpatched, IBM

Majority of vulnerabilities go unpatched, IBMThere you have it, Apple OS X is the worst OSby a *wide* margin when it comes to vulnerabilities and security.Many people will not believe this, even though it has been clear for a long time (hint: try finding Vista, OS X and Ubuntu on...

Tags: SECURITY, Operating systems, IBM Corp., vulnerability, operating system, Linux, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-02-03

Microsoft delivers new Vista SP2 test build

Microsoft has made available to a select group of testers an updated test build of Service Pack SP 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Microsoft made the so-called "escrow" Release Candidate build available site on January 28. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-01-28

News to know: Windows 7's latest build; Ubuntu; Chip density; Tech economy

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: PDC coverage: Mary Jo Foley: Windows 7 pre-beta build: What's inside Jason Hiner: Windows 7: Five things Microsoft must do Microsoft: Expect Vista SP2...

Tags: Ubuntu, Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Chip, AMD Announces $150 Radeon HD 4830 Cringely, Microsoft Windows, Web 2.0, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Linux, Operating Systems, Semiconductors, Software, Internet, Hardware

Blog posts 2008-10-27

Microsoft to release Vista SP2 beta to more testers next week

Microsoft to release Vista SP2 beta to more testers next weekwifi!Simplify wifi! If it's as easy or easier than XP, then that ALONE is worth upgrading for. Currently Vista's wifi is still a kludgy mess of confusing mouse-clicks and options that are not intuitive. What I can't figure out is...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Vista SP2, Vista SP2 beta, Service Pack 2

Discussion threads 2008-10-24

XP SP3 available for download from Microsoft

XP SP3 available for download from MicrosoftCheersI've been waiting all day over here in Australia (its 8:30 at night here right now) for the release of SP3 so cheers for the link mate :DPreviously Download was 544MB, now only 316MB?Adrian,Thanks for the direct link, but why is this download only...

Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, XP SP3, ISO, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-04-29

XP SP3 performance gains - Nothing to write home about

Those who believed that Windows XP Service Pack 3 would provide the aging OS with a performance boost may well be disappointed. My benchmark tests show that the application of XP SP3 makes negligible difference to system performance. The Test Systems For this round...

Tags: Hard Drive, Result, Performance, Western Digital Corp., RAM, Performance Management, Microsoft Windows XP, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-04-25

XP SP3 - Downloaded and installed

XP SP3 - Downloaded and installedRTMAm on the RTM final build--no issues found here. Schweet.What version does "help" -> "about windows" show?I see the following:version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp.080413-2111 : Service Pack 3)Can anyone confirm this is the RTM version?download doesnt work for meI'm trying to download from the Top Downloads...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Document management, Modi, XP SP3, Microsoft Windows XP, Downloaded

Discussion threads 2008-04-24