Vista

Whether you have just bought yourself a new computer system, or have completed a clean install of a new operating system, there is an online application that can make installing free software easy. Called Ninite you just select the software you want and it will be installed for you. On their site the people at [...]

Last evening I started up my Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate edition computer and bang! Up popped the infamous Blue Screen Of Death. You know the screen. The one with the cryptic codes that flash on the screen before you can even read it and the computer reboots. What was odd was that this same box [...]

Reader Winston asked a question in regards to a post I made back in December 12, 2006 [see here] concerning the repair of the infamous ‘NTLDR is missing’ message most of us have encountered.  Most of the current repair procedures are for a combo of XP/Vista repair procedures. But Winston has a different situation which [...]

The Microsoft blog has an article that explains what the Windows 7 Compatible Logo program will mean for consumers. In order for any program to be considered as being compatible with Windows 7, it must go through rigorous testing. What has changed is that the compatible software or hardware must also be 64 bit certified [...]

Over at TechRepublic they had a list of 10 things, which I narrowed to 5, you should know before upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7. There is nothing magical about any upgrade and the basics have been the same with every new operating system. So I have taken what I feel are the absolute [...]

Microsoft was quick to issue an advisory after first reports suggested that a Windows flaw could attack both Windows Vista and Windows 7. After the flaw was discovered, Microsoft was quick to note that Windows 7 was NOT one of the operating systems that could be attacked. In an advisory the company stated the following [...]

We have all seen the computer ads offering a laptop system for a very low price but only offering Vista Basic. I have always thought to myself why anyone would even want to use the Basic version since it doesn’t include any of the eye candy that Vista and Windows 7 offer.
I received a phone [...]

As many of you know, AMD had previously decided not to compete in the Netbook market against Intel. I remember when I first read about this I found it strange. Why wouldn’t AMD want to get into what was being described as a revolution. A revolution of cheap computers with a main purpose of getting [...]

The folks over at Mozilla, the creators of the popular browser called Firefox, may be working on a redesign of their interface [GUI] in version 3.7. The new eye candy features such as Aero Glass and Aero Peak will only be available for those using Windows Vista or Windows 7.
According to an article over at [...]

I just read an article over at PCMag in which the writer states that upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 is going to be a bumpy ride. In the article it states that users of Windows XP will need to do a clean install if they wish to upgrade to Windows 7. OMG ! [...]

The current economic recession may limit the deployment of Windows 7 by businesses who may not have the resources needed to upgrade. In a recent survey by a company called ScriptLogic Corp., their survey of over 1,000 companies shows that 6 out of 10 companies in the survey may not upgrade to Windows 7.
But what [...]

Thanks to Kristen Kenny there may be a Family Pack coming our way for Windows 7. The Family Pack would be for Windows 7 Home Premium editions only and would be for 3 PC’s in a household. What isn’t known is how much the Family Pack will cost, but one could venture a guess that [...]

‘Welcome to the Windows Blog’ is the greeting one gets when they bring up Microsoft’s site. But when it comes to the pricing of Windows 7, not everyone is a happy camper. You see, Microsoft has given a significant price cut for pre-ordering Windows 7 Home and also Windows 7 Professional. Oops! What about Ultimate? [...]

Starting today you can pre-order Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade for $49.99 OR Windows Home 7 Professional for $99.99. I checked over at Amazon and they are offering both Home and Pro versions with a pricing guarantee. If the price drops before the scheduled release date of October 22, 2009, Amazon will honor the new [...]

You do have to laugh. Most of you are aware that Microsoft has changed their policy on being able to downgrade to Windows XP, now until April 2011. Of course the other requirement Microsoft has slapped on is the exception if and when SP1 for Windows 7 arrives. I liked the end of a Microsoft [...]

Down in New Zealand they are reporting that they believe that Windows 7 will be released with little fanfare by Microsoft. In NZ they state that because of their time zone, they will actually be the first country to get the newest operating system. But according to their informed sources, Windows 7 will be introduced [...]

I had a question from reader Buffet who inquired about which firewall I was using. I had replied that on my Vista box I was using Vista Firewall Control. But VFC is only for Vista and Windows 7 and Buffet is currently using Windows XP. So I thought I would ask you people what firewall [...]

The news is spreading like wildfire that Best Buy is ready to bury Vista and offer the masses what appears to be cut rate pricing on Windows 7. According to several sources it appears that Best Buy is one of the first retailers that is gearing up for Windows 7 with some unbelievable pricing. But [...]

The word is out. Windows 7 will be hitting the stores on October 22, 2009. I personally believe that Windows 7 will be a worthwhile upgrade for Vista users who may be dissatisfied with Vista. Though this is all nice and I am sure Windows 7 will be popular, why are we not hearing about [...]

windows 7, microsoftRumor has it that Dell is reporting that the pricing for Windows 7 could be higher than previous versions such as Vista and XP. If true this could cause a buyers backlash for the new operating system. In a time where the economy is in the crapper, when unemployment is approaching an all [...]