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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 Russians are investigating Microsoft for possible antitrust violations because the Redmond software giant is starting to cut off the supply of Windows XP. The Russians allege that Microsoft not only has started cutting the supply of Windows XP but also computers with Windows XP pre-installed. But what the Russians also allege is that Microsoft [...]

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 [...]

Numbers don’t lie. The fact is that Windows continues its dominance over Linux on the new netbooks. What is even more surprising is that even in Europe Windows netbooks out sell Linux boxes by a wide margin. So what makes Windows so attractive to us PC users? One word. Familiarity.
We Windows users have been using [...]

Microsoft is confirming that users will have the downgrade rights to install either Windows Vista or Windows XP if they are using the future Windows 7. The confirmation came directly from a Microsoft representative when asked about the downgrade rights associated with Windows 7. Which is surprising since Microsoft usually only allows downgrade rights to [...]

Reader Anita asked in the comments section that she was unable to remove IE7 after installing SP3 for Windows XP. This is true. But Microsoft has posted a procedure that you can follow to roll back IE7 or IE8 after SP3 takes over. Here is what to do:
To uninstall Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer [...]

Sometimes we forget that not everyone is a guru and that some folks need help with what some of us may consider a simple computer fix. So it was when I got a call a few days ago concerning a lost [forgotten] password on a Windows Home XP box. Passwords on a XP box can [...]

Now that Microsoft has confirmed that support for Windows XP and Office 2003 will end on April 14, 2009, will businesses flock to Vista or Windows 7? That is the question that XP shops will be asking themselves this year at a time that our economy struggles to heal itself. The bottom line is whether [...]

Microsoft has provided us with a firewall since Windows XP. But with Windows XP the service by default was not activated. This required us users to find the secret settings to get the free protection built into XP. When Vista arrived Microsoft by default had the firewall activated by default. But the protection was for [...]

Make sure your system is up to date and has the latest protections in place.

AVG anti-virus: 03/08/09
Avast: 03/06/09
Norton anti-virus: 03/04/09
McAfee anti-virus: 03/04/09
Lavasoft Ad-Aware: 03/04/09
Spybot Search and Destroy: 03/04/09
Microsoft Windows Defender: 03/04/09
Nod32: 03/06/09

Updates as of March 8, 2009 6:00am CDT.
A new version of AVG is available for download. Version 8.5 free edition can be found here:
 http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_an…

There is a strong possibility that Microsoft may, just may, ship Windows 7 early. With this latest rumor in place by some who allege to be in the know, could this really happen? I believe it can. Microsoft needs to separate itself from Vista ASAP. Even though it has been proved by many that Vista [...]

I am still evaluating Windows 7 beta and continue to compare it to Windows Vista. I wish  I could compliment Microsoft for the new and improved Windows operating system, but I personally don’t find the newer OS that much different than Vista. I know, there are differences, but nothing major is being offered. Microsoft still [...]