50 Windows Tips & Tricks For most people using a computer means using Windows and over the years Microsoft’s operating system has become easier to use.However, there is always room for improvement, so in this feature we have compiled 50 of the finest tips for Windows XP and Vista. These can help to make Windows even better, easier to use and faster. Most don’t even require you to install any extra software, so if you want to make your copy of XP or Vista better, it’s possible to get started immediately ... in Public bookmarkswith fasterhelpimprovementmicrosoftmicrosoftsoperatingsystemtipstricksvistawindowsxp Note: 50 Windows Tips & Tricks
As Windows XP Deadline Looms , OEMs Turn To Vista Downgrade Rights Microsoft may be preparing to discontinue sales of Windows XP, but some OEMs have found a way to circumvent the software giant's June 30 deadline.In yet another sign of the market's resistance to Windows Vista, Dell Computer, Hewlett Packard , and Sony on Wednesday all confirmed plans to exercise the downgrade rights Microsoft offers with OEM versions of Windows Vista Business and Vista Ultimate in order to continue offering XP-equipped PCs to their customers ... in Public bookmarkswith microsoftoemvistawindowsxp Note: As Windows XP Deadline Looms , OEMs Turn To Vista Downgrade Rights
Do Not Download XP SP3 RTM ( Build 5512 ) Integrated Slipstream ISO Image Whatever you do, make sure you steer clear of downloads from torrent and warez websites that claim to offer the slipstream ISO image of the third and final build of Windows XP Service Pack 3. You have to understand that the downloads claiming to offer Windows XP integrated with Service Pack 3 RTM Build 5512 as an ISO image do not contain an official build from the Redmond company. Despite the fact that Microsoft did indeed make available the standalone update installer packages for XP SP3 RTM to MSDN and TechNet subscribers, it has not as yet delivered the slipstreamed version of the service pack ... in Public bookmarkswith 5512packrtmservicesp3windowsxp Note: Do Not Download XP SP3 RTM ( Build 5512 ) Integrated Slipstream ISO Image
June 30 Not End Of Windows XP Support Concerned that customers are confusing the impending end of Windows XP retail availability with the end of support, Microsoft Corp. has reminded users that the aged operating system will be supported until early April 2014.Jared Proudfoot, a manager in Microsoft's support life cycle group, reiterated the final support dates for Windows XP in a post to a company blog ... in Public bookmarkswith microsoftsupportsupportedsystemupdateuserswindowsxp Note: June 30 Not End Of Windows XP Support
The Ugly Side Of Vista SP1 vs. XP SP3 With Windows Vista and Windows XP concomitantly available on the market, the Redmond company inherently catalyzed the comparison between the two Windows clients. But the fact of the matter is that the benchmarks, comparisons of features, capabilities, market shares and security vulnerability measuring contests performed since Vista became available have managed to hurt Microsoft's Windows business where it counts more. In the end, the repercussions of the constant Vista RTM vs. XP SP2 which grew into the smackdown of Vista SP1 and XP SP3 have unfavorably impacted the Windows client total revenue and operating income ... in Public bookmarkswith packservicesp1sp3vistawindowsxp Note: The Ugly Side Of Vista SP1 vs. XP SP3
XP SP3 Safe From Vista RTM And SP1 Fountain Of Vulnerabilities With the advent of Windows Vista RTM, the public perception focused on XP SP2's superiority and further development of the two platforms comes to support such a scenario, despite Microsoft's claims of the contrary. The Vista RTM vs. XP SP2 face-off has now translated to the comparison between Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Windows Vista SP1. And despite the fact that Vista was applauded as an apex of security (because of the Security Development Lifecycle), with SP1 designed to carry the evolution onward, it is Windows XP SP3 who manages to prove itself on the front lines of attacks. The third and final service pack for XP is safe from the fountain of vulnerabilities that has affected Windows Vista Gold and SP1 ... in Public bookmarkswith microsoftspacksafeservicesp1sp3vistawindowsxp Note: Buzz News: XP SP3 Safe From Vista RTM And SP1 Fountain Of Vulnerabilities