Windows OS

Update for Windows Vista

February 26, 2008

No it’s not ‘Patch Tuesday’, KB 940510 has been released out of cycle. This update enables Windows Vista to detect activation exploits that bypass product activation and that interfere with usual Windows operation. An exploit is a form of software that replaces or modifies authentic Windows components. When exploits are present on a system, it [...]

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Microsoft Releases List of Programs incompatible with Vista SP1

February 22, 2008

The list of 12 products is based on reported issues and is not comprehensive, check with vendors to see if their affected programs offer newer versions or upgrades that could work with Vista SP1. KB Article ID: 935796 Programs that are blocked from starting after you install Windows Vista SP1. BitDefender AV or Internet Security, [...]

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Windows Vista SP1 Prerequisite KB937287 Issue

February 21, 2008

With the Vista Service Pack 1 prerequisite updates released last week, reports came in that KB937287 had caused some Vista PCs to either fail to properly boot up or enter an endless boot up loop. Microsoft released a statement: We’ve received reports that some customers may be experiencing an unusual reboot cycle after installing KB937287, [...]

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Windows Vista SP1 availability for technical customers

February 12, 2008

Update to Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista to manufacturing (RTM) release In my blog post on the subject, I noted that we were going to make SP1 available to customers in stages to make sure we delivered a great experience. As I explained, one reason for this is that we are working through an [...]

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Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista to manufacturing (RTM) release

February 4, 2008

Announcement at the Windows Vista Team Blog Here’s the timing for SP1 availability for current Windows Vista users: In mid-March, we will release Windows Vista SP1 to Windows Update (in English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese) and to the download center on microsoft.com. Customers who visit Windows Update can choose to install Service Pack 1. [...]

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Windows (PRODUCT) RED

January 29, 2008

If you have a new Dell running Windows Vista Ultimate, you can help eliminate AIDS in Africa and also get some nifty stuff like (PRODUCT) Red sidebar gadgets, wallpaper and Dreamscene. LEARN MORE ABOUT (RED) MONEY AT WORK IN AFRICA Enabling the Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED bits

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Windows Vista One Year Vulnerability Report

January 24, 2008

TechNet Blogs, Jeff Jones Security Blog This paper analyzes the vulnerability disclosures and security updates for the first year of Windows Vista and looks at it in the context of its predecessor, Windows XP, along with other modern workstation operating systems Red Hat, Ubuntu and Apple products. Download: vista-one-year-vuln-report.pdf Edit. Jesper Johansson’s blog. Predictably, the [...]

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Windows Vista Sidebar Protection

January 9, 2008

Microsoft January 2008 Bulletin Release included a Windows Sidebar Protection update for Windows Vista. SUMMARY This article documents the Windows Sidebar Protection update that was made to the Windows Sidebar for Windows Vista. The update was made to allow for the Windows Sidebar to perform the following actions: Generate unique identifiers for all gadgets that [...]

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Office 2007 SP1 Installation issues

December 13, 2007

As you know, Office 2007 SP1 was released yesterday to Microsoft Update, and to WSUS as part of the Tues, Dec 11th release. As planned, Office 2007 SP1 was not pushed via Automatic Updates. There has been some confusion where Windows Vista customers are seeing Office 2007 SP1 listed as available with an option to [...]

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Microsoft Launches Windows Live Services Suite Final

November 7, 2007

Windows Vista Team Blog: Today the Windows Live team announces the final release of the Windows Live suite of applications and web services designed to enhance the Windows user experience. Consumers can now download the full Windows Live suite at once or pick and choose their favorite apps and services. Why Windows Live on this [...]

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