It's not just for Windows 7 anymore.
Microsoft has long said, and we have reminded users, that DirectX 11 is not just a Windows 7 technology. The company promised that DirectX 11 will be available for Vista around the same time as the release of its latest and greatest operating system.
Lock down your PC, protect your data, and safeguard your network with Windows 7's security tools.
Until now, Windows Vista was the most secure version of the Windows operating system.
Missed SMB 2 vulnerability in Vista, but found it in time to fix Windows 7
Microsoft acknowledged Thursday that one of the critical network vulnerabilities it patched earlier in the week was due to a programming error on its part.
You can use your Windows 7 or Vista PC to watch and record programs--just add a TV tuner. Also, create a music playlist.
I'm a big fan of Microsoft's Windows Media Center, which is built into Vista and Windows 7.
Windows 7 users will have an easy time creating playlists on the fly. Vista users will have to follow these steps.
One of my longstanding complaints with Windows Media Center (which for the most part I love) is its lack of support for playlists.
New OS starts up 42 per cent slower than Vista, PC tune-up vendor claims
Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system boots slower than its unloved predecessor, Windows Vista, a PC tune-up developer said today.
Metasploit module is considered unreliable by security experts
It has been a week since hackers released software that could be used to attack a flaw in Windows Vista and Server 2008, but Microsoft and security companies say that criminals haven't done much with the attack.
Windows 7 is right around the corner
Windows 7 is right around the corner. The official release date is Oct. 22, but some PC makers will ship it before then.
Whether you're moving from Vista or from XP, we'll help you get up and running on Windows 7 without headaches.
Upgrading your operating system is always fraught with problems and anxiety, and quite often with disaster. But by taking the right precautions, gathering the needed materials, and hoping for the best while preparing for the worst, you can upgrade your PC without losing functionality or gaining gray hairs. I'm here to tell you how.
Windows Vista users take note of a new security hole involving Windows file sharing, plus it's time to update your browsers
Windows Vista users (and IT folks taking care of Server 2008 computers) should watch out for a new security hole involving Windows file sharing. A remote attacker could assume full control of a vulnerable computer by exploiting a flaw in the SMB protocol for Windows file and printer sharing.
Will hide menus by default in refresh of dated look-and-feel on Windows
Mozilla plans to "ribbonize" Firefox for Windows Vista and Windows 7 to reduce clutter and free up space for the browser display, according to company planning documents.
But Windows 7 -- that's a different matter ... it'll stand up to Apple's Mac, Google's Chrome OS
With Windows 7's launch looming, a company executive yesterday denigrated its predecessor, calling Vista a "less good product."
Won't fix flaws addressed in Vista, says firewall can stymie attacks
Microsoft late last week said it won't patch Windows XP for a pair of bugs it quashed Sept. 8 in Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.
Doesn't affect Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2 RTMs, or older versions like 2000 and XP
Microsoft late Tuesday confirmed that a bug in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and the release candidates of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, could be used to hijack PCs.
Metrics show biggest drop in XP share since late 2008; Windows 7 breaks 1% barrier
Maybe people are actually starting to tire of Microsoft's eight-year-old Windows XP.