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Vista Customization Pack 3.6
Convert your Windows XP Sp2 into Vista easily.
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Windows Vista Ultimate
Reviewed on January 23, 2007
Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
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Windows Vista Home Premium
Reviewed on January 24, 2007
Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.
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Windows Vista SP1
Reviewed on February 7, 2008
While it's always good to install the latest code for any operating system, installing the Windows Vista SP1 update will require some casual users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems.
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Microsoft Vista Home Basic
Reviewed on January 24, 2007
Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
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Windows Vista Business
Reviewed on January 24, 2007
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
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Internet Explorer 7 beta 2
Reviewed on January 31, 2006
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Internet Explorer 7
Reviewed on October 18, 2006
IE 7 was Microsoft's one chance to leapfrog ahead of the competition, but the company has only barely caught sight of the current front-runners. For more features and greater security, switch to Mozilla Firefox.
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Patch pre-empts problem in Windows update
August 4, 2004
Flaw in upcoming Windows XP Service Pack 2 conflicts with Microsoft business program.
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Windows XP update delayed again
August 5, 2004
Quality concerns prompt software giant to delay Windows XP Service Pack 2, which was originally set for release in June.
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Microsoft delays Virtual PC for Macs
July 22, 2004
Domino effect knocks back due date for software to make Apple computers look like everyone else's.
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Ready or not, Windows XP update is coming
February 25, 2005
End approaches for Microsoft program that let companies block automatic update of Service Pack 2 to their Windows machines.
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Microsoft pushes back XP update
April 28, 2004
Microsoft has delayed the release of its next update to Windows XP, CNET News.com has learned. The company says it is still incorporating testers' feedback.
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Microsoft enlists developers in security push
March 1, 2004
To encourage use of the security features in Windows XP SP2, the company is preparing a midyear release of service packs for its core developer products: Visual Studio.Net and the .Net Framework.
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Windows XP Service Pack 2 heads to retail
October 5, 2004
New packages promote promise of improved PC security.
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IE flaw puts Windows XP SP2 at risk
September 16, 2005
Flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could launch a remote attack on systems running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, says security firm.
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Report: Major Windows security update foiled
January 29, 2005
Security firm says it has found a way to beat memory protections in Windows XP Service Pack 2. Is Microsoft back to square one?
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Microsoft preps security-minded Windows update
June 14, 2004
It's only a release candidate--and another may be needed--but work on Windows XP Service Pack 2 is proceeding.
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Opera 9 Technology Preview 2
Reviewed on February 8, 2006
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