In my opinion, it's a huge step backwards. Here are some issues I have had with/since installing SP1: It took two hours to install Most programs run are running slower than before the service pack, and I frequently get the (Not Responding) in the title bar of many applications now Plugging in an...
The day has finally arrived -- the kids have their own computer for school work, your spouse has a new laptop and you have a remodeled home office. As a result, you are ready to set up a home network. The problem is that you have no idea where to begin, let alone what is needed and how to make sure it...
NPD says that sales of Windows Vista are significantly trailing those of Windows XP during its early days. Mary Jo wonders where the Vista deals are? Great question, and what better way to stimulate sales than to offer a too good to miss deal like what is currently being offered by the Office to university...
A number of new additions have been added to Connected to Vista Bookmarks . Windows Connected readers are encouraged to submit a bookmark as you come across helpful documents related to Windows Vista: Submit a Bookmark Keep in mind that the Windows Connected Discussion Forums are a great place to share...
A major complaint by Windows Vista users, and an issue that may be keeping many people from upgrading to Windows Vista, is the slow response by vendors to release or update drivers for Windows Vista. To that end, Ed Bott is doing his part to help Windows Vista users keep track of download locations for...
Microsoft released the following security updates today: Critical: MS07-036 : This security update resolves three vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Excel file. MS07-039 : This security update resolves two vulnerabilities in implementations of Active...
Mary Jo Foley has reported that her unnamed sources have indicated that Microsoft is expected to release the first Beta for SP1 (Service Pack 1) for Windows Vista the week of July 16, with the anticipated final version in November, 2007. With so many people holding off purchase of Windows Vista until...
There were three KB Articles updated today, resulting in one important, and two recommended updates (depending on your version). The "Important" update relates to a revision to Daylight Saving Time. When I looked at the KB article, the change was merely designated as "June 26, 2007Added Windows Vista...
This time, though, it will be as a result of a lawsuit from Google that Microsoft is settling. The settlement, reached in recent days by state prosecutors, the Justice Department and Microsoft, averted the prospect of litigation over a complaint by Google that Vista had been designed to frustrate computer...
Nick White announced at the Windows Vista Team Blog that the final compatibility update is available for Windows Vista users of the Apple iPod. The update is available at the Microsoft Download Center now and will be available via Windows Update on Tuesday 22 May 2007. "The release is for users worldwide...