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- An investigation of GUI changes found in Windows Vista SP1
- Greg Shultz takes a look at a few of these visible changes in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and explores some of the advantages and disadvantage of these changes. He also offers some comparisons between the original RTM version of the update and the SP1 version. This download...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, GUI, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Greg Shultz, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2008-04-16
- Top IT news for April 24: FBI wants to monitor Internet, strong earnings from Apple, Vista SP1 goes automatic
- Top five headlines FBI eyes widespread monitoring of Net Apple blows through estimates; Ships 2.29 million Macs; Outlook light by design? Microsoft begins automatic distribution of Vista SP1 today Report: Yahoo, Google talk with DOJ on ad test Ballmer: We don't need Yahoo...
- Tags: Web, Monitor, Information Technology, Yahoo! Inc., FBI, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Earnings, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Web 2.0, Strategy, Channel Management, Federal Government, Productivity, Internet, Management, Marketing, Government, Jason Hiner
- Blog posts 2008-04-24
- IT news for April 17: CIO salaries rise; GUI changes in Vista SP1; Hyper-V
- "News to know" is a joint venture between TechRepublic and ZDNet. The original post publishes every morning on business days in Between the Lines. Notable headlines for Thursday, April 17, 2008: Andy Moon: Are you ready for the next version of IP? ...
- Tags: Google Inc., Open Source, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows Vista, GUI, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Salary, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Sonja Thompson
- Blog posts 2008-04-17
- An investigation of GUI changes found in Windows Vista SP1
- Many of the changes made in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 occur behind the scenes and were designed to improve performance. As such, they may not be readily apparent unless you're actively seeking them out and using a stop watch. Many Vista users were hoping for a few, possibly dramatic, changes...
- Tags: Folder, Hard Drive, Disk, Version, Microsoft Windows Vista, GUI, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Defragmenter, Disk Defragmenter, SP1, Dialog Box, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Greg Shultz
- Blog posts 2008-04-16
- Remove all remnants of the Windows Vista SP1 installation
- In last week's edition of the Windows Vista Report, I showed you step-by-step how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1. When you install Vista SP1, the installation procedure leaves all of the pre-SP1 files on your system in case you need to uninstall it. In fact, you can find...
- Tags: Hard Drive, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, SP1 Files Removal Tool, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Greg Shultz
- Blog posts 2008-04-02
- Windows Vista SP1 Blocker Tool
- A blocking tool for Windows Vista SP1 is available if you need to keep your users from installing. The tool consists of the following: A Microsoft-signed executable A script An ADM template For more information, see "Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool." [poll=65] ...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Tool, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-03-18
- Is Windows Vista SP1 a big deal?
- At this very moment, the OEM partners of Microsoft are busy creating new images of Windows Vista SP1 to be pre-installed in all new PC's. Microsoft has gone RTM (release to manufacturing) with Windows Vista SP1. Is it a big deal? Not really. A service pack...
- Tags: Installation, Microsoft Windows Vista, Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Disk Defragmenter, SP1, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-03-10
- Vista SP1 causes reduced functionality for some programs
- The long-awaited release of the first service pack for Vista is now just around the corner. Software maker Microsoft is still planning a mid-March release of the update that is reputed to increase the security and stability of the operating system. But there have been challenges along the way. ...
- Tags: Program, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Tricia Liebert
- Blog posts 2008-02-22
- Installing Windows Vista SP1
- I recently downloaded and installed Windows Vista SP1 RTM. This is not a quick install. The SP1 install took about an hour on an Intel Core 2 Quad Gateway desktop. It had three stages and rebooted several times. You can have the install reboot automatically or configure it for a...
- Tags: Hour, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Productivity, Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-02-20
- Prerequisite Vista SP1 update pulled
- In response to reports of endlessly rebooting PCs flooding support newsgroups, Microsoft has pulled an update designed to prep Vista for Service Pack 1. This pair of prerequisite files modify Vista's install components. From ComputerWorld: According to [Nick] White [Vista program manager], Update 937287 was...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Service Pack, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Tricia Liebert
- Blog posts 2008-02-20
- Notable Changes in Windows Vista SP1
- Microsoft continuously improves the Windows Vista Operating System by providing ongoing updates while working with software and hardware vendors to help them to deliver improved compatibility, reliability and performance. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is another vehicle that Microsoft will use to deliver operating system improvements to customers. Windows...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2008-02-01
- Vista SP1 imminent
- It's been a difficult year for Microsoft's new desktop operating system. There's been quite some reluctance directed towards Windows Vista and uptake has been slower than Microsoft would like. While Vista does introduce some additional security and a wonderfully polished interface, it also has quite a few issues:...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Justin Fielding
- Blog posts 2008-02-10
- Vista SP1 released to manufacturing
- Microsoft has announced the release to manufacturing (RTM) of the eagerly awaited Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) on Feb. 4. SP1 will initially be available in five languages: English, French, Spanish, German, and Japanese. However, you won't be able to actually download it until mid-March at the earliest. ...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., Manufacturing, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2008-02-05
- Microsoft brings more security to Windows in Vista SP1
- The upcoming Windows Vista Service Pack (SP) 1, which some say will be released today, as well as Windows XP SP3 and Windows Server 2008, will feature new security APIs to help make Windows more secure. The new APIs in question are designed to help developers make...
- Tags: Buffer-overrun, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Data Execution Prevention, Attack, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Security, Operating Systems, Software, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2008-02-04
- Vista SP1 could be released on Feb. 15 or earlier
- The highly anticipated Vista SP1 could be released on Feb. 15, or even within the next few weeks, according to sources close to Microsoft. Microsoft has declined to comment so far on the Feb. 15 date, reiterating what we already know -- that the software will be released in...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Management, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2008-01-24
- What delivery method will you take for Windows Vista SP1
- When downloading and installing Windows Vista SP1, you will have three download methods. They are: Express Standalone Slipstream Express - The Express installation will require an Internet connection but minimizes the download size by sending only the changes needed for a specific...
- Tags: Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-01-14
- Will 2008 be Vista's year?
- 2007 saw new OS releases from both Microsoft and Apple. The long-awaited Windows Vista finally made it to retail at the end of January, and despite the snazzy new look and its mildly improved security, Vista has failed to take hold. Very few retail customers have purposefully gone out and...
- Tags: Mobile, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple iMac, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Justin Fielding
- Blog posts 2008-01-04
- Vista SP1 release candidate coming next week
- Sources close to Microsoft say that Microsoft is looking to release the first Release Candidate (RC) of Vista SP1 in the first week of December. The SP1 RC test will then be expanded to the general public by making the build available to any interested parties in...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Plan, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2007-11-28
- Microsoft releases Vista SP1 RC Preview
- Microsoft has released Windows Vista SP1 RC Preview as part of its private beta program. Excerpt from Network World: Microsoft officials said the Vista SP1 RC Preview incorporates feedback from users that have been part of the beta program that began in September. The new features...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2007-11-16
- Windows Vista SP1 to focus on security and reliability
- Microsoft is urging home users and businesses waiting for the arrival of Windows Vista SP1 before moving to the new operating system not to do so. Microsoft's Pete McKiernan, a senior product manager for Windows, told CNET News.com that Windows Vista SP1 will offer nothing more to...
- Tags: Security, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2007-10-06
