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Windows Vista Ultimate
Reviewed on January 23, 2007 Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista, product key, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows, Service Pack 2, code, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC
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Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviewed on January 24, 2007 Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista, product key, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, desktop software, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP, code, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC
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Microsoft Vista Home Basic
Reviewed on January 24, 2007 Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista, product key, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows, code, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC
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Windows Vista SP1
Reviewed on February 7, 2008 While it's always good to install the latest code for any operating system, installing the Windows Vista SP1 update will require some casual users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Automatic Update, Microsoft Windows Firewall, Service Pack 2, upgrade, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, firewall, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, DVD, PC
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Windows Vista Business
Reviewed on January 24, 2007 Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, product key, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows, code, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC
News
Microsoft delays Virtual PC for Macs
July 22, 2004 Domino effect knocks back due date for software to make Apple computers look like everyone else's. TAGS: Microsoft Virtual PC, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Macintosh, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
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Report: Major Windows security update foiled
January 29, 2005 Security firm says it has found a way to beat memory protections in Windows XP Service Pack 2. Is Microsoft back to square one? TAGS: Positive Technologies, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, PC
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XP slated for marketing burst
May 5, 2004 With half of today's PCs running earlier versions of Windows and plans for Longhorn's release pushed off until 2006, Microsoft plans a fall marketing blitz to boost sales of the current XP. TAGS: Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Longhorn, service pack, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, security
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Microsoft preps security-minded Windows update
June 14, 2004 It's only a release candidate--and another may be needed--but work on Windows XP Service Pack 2 is proceeding. TAGS: Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, service pack, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, security, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC
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Microsoft posts critical configuration patch
December 17, 2004 The software giant closes up a potential security hole left open by the Service Pack 2 update to Windows XP. TAGS: Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, firewall, file-sharing, service pack, Microsoft Windows XP, configuration, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC
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After delays, Windows security update ready to go
August 6, 2004 Microsoft hands XP Service Pack 2 to PC makers and says that for many customers, automatic updates are the way to go. TAGS: Automatic Update, Service Pack 2, tablet, tablet PC, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, delay, Microsoft Windows XP, Bill Gates, security, firewall, Microsoft Corp., Bluetooth, Microsoft Windows, PC
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Microsoft delays patch management tool
July 13, 2004 The delay is the second to be announced this week by the software giant, which is maintaining an ambitious workload for its developers. TAGS: Service Pack 2, delay, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server, patch management, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, software development, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., developer, Microsoft Windows, server, security, PC
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Experts: Don't buy Vista for the security
January 30, 2007 New Microsoft operating system is a leap forward in security, but few people familiar with it say the advances justify an upgrade. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, anti-spyware, security, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC
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AMD, Microsoft pair up for security
February 25, 2004 The companies say they'll give viruses and worms a one-two punch with AMD's processor design, which will work in concert with the Windows XP operating system. TAGS: AMD, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, AMD Athlon, Service Pack 2, networking gear, computer security, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, security, Microsoft Windows XP, chip company, Microsoft Corp., HP, operating system, server

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