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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, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, 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, Microsoft Windows Live, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, code, 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 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Live, code, Microsoft Windows, 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 Firewall, Automatic Update, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, upgrade, Microsoft Windows Update, firewall, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., 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
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Vista Customization Pack 3.6
Convert your Windows XP Sp2 into Vista easily. TAGS: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
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Internet Explorer 7 beta 2
Reviewed on January 31, 2006 TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, beta, Microsoft Internet Explorer, RSS, Microsoft Windows XP, Opera Software, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, RSS feed, Microsoft Windows Vista, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., toolbar, search engine, Microsoft Corp.
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Internet Explorer 7
Reviewed on October 18, 2006 IE 7 was Microsoft's one chance to leapfrog ahead of the competition, but the company has only barely caught sight of the current front-runners. For more features and greater security, switch to Mozilla Firefox. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, address bar, Opera Software, Mozilla Corp., antivirus protection, antivirus, Firefox, RSS reader, RSS feed, installation, RSS, request
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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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Microsoft pushes back XP update
April 28, 2004 Microsoft has delayed the release of its next update to Windows XP, CNET News.com has learned. The company says it is still incorporating testers' feedback. TAGS: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
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Ready or not, Windows XP update is coming
February 25, 2005 End approaches for Microsoft program that let companies block automatic update of Service Pack 2 to their Windows machines. TAGS: Service Pack 2, Automatic Update, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security, server
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Patch pre-empts problem in Windows update
August 4, 2004 Flaw in upcoming Windows XP Service Pack 2 conflicts with Microsoft business program. TAGS: Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, CRM software, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, CRM, patch, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security
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Windows XP update delayed again
August 5, 2004 Quality concerns prompt software giant to delay Windows XP Service Pack 2, which was originally set for release in June. TAGS: Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security
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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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Microsoft enlists developers in security push
March 1, 2004 To encourage use of the security features in Windows XP SP2, the company is preparing a midyear release of service packs for its core developer products: Visual Studio.Net and the .Net Framework. TAGS: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2, service pack, Microsoft Visual Studio.Net, Microsoft .NET Framework, security feature, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP, security, developer, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, e-mail
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IE flaw puts Windows XP SP2 at risk
September 16, 2005 Flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could launch a remote attack on systems running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, says security firm. TAGS: eEye Digital Security, Service Pack 2, flaw, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows XP, service pack, vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security
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Windows XP Service Pack 2 heads to retail
October 5, 2004 New packages promote promise of improved PC security. TAGS: OfficeMax Inc., Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Automatic Update, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, retailer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security
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Windows update will be late, Microsoft says
July 12, 2004 Company now says its long-awaited Windows XP Service Pack 2 won't be available until August. TAGS: Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security
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Windows Defender
Reviewed on March 15, 2007 Windows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection. Still, it's best to get a second opinion, probably from your name-brand antivirus-plus-software application. TAGS: HijackThis, anti-spyware, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, spyware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, interface

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