Tag: Vista
Vista launch: Games are breaking, say WildTangent
According to the online games network WildTangent, Vista is now so secure that many online games either don't work or are badly disrupted. This includes games from MSN, RealArcade, Yahoo! Games, and AOL Games….
Vista launch: Reactions from the crowd
Vital as it is, an operating system just isn't as sexy as a games console, so perhaps its not surprising that Vista's midnight launch didn't cause quite so much of a stir as, say, the Wii launch. Business Week reports…
Vista launch: Microsoft's latest Windows OS goes global today
Microsoft's latest PC operating system, Windows Vista, has finally been released to consumers worldwide. Bill's beefy new operating system is set to take over the reins from Windows XP, though there's a hefty upgrade price both for the software itself…
Possible Vista malware protection vulnerabilities found
Security software company Webroot have released details of potential weaknesses in Vista's protection systems, including Windows Defender, their anti-virus/anti-spyware software, and Live OneCare. "Microsoft's default malware blocking application and anti-virus programs may not fully protect [users]," said Gerhard Eschelbeck, CTO…
Windows Vista's first service pack out in second half of 2007?
Vista, which officially launches to consumers next Tuesday, may already be well on its way to the first service pack update. Microsoft has put out a call to customers and partners to actively test and provide feedback on SP1 to…
Microsoft aiming for simultaneous Vista and Xbox 360 software releases
Microsoft wants to strengthen the relationship between Vista PCs and the Xbox 360 games console by encouraging developers to release games titles for both platforms at the same time. Other intiatives include having games that are playable on both formats,…
Microsoft defend Vista's copy-protection systems
Microsoft has defended the high definition copy protection system built in to its Windows Vista operating system after critics said that the DRM systems put additional strain on CPUs and are 'consumer hostile'. According to BBC News, Peter Gutmann, a…
Microsoft to offer Windows Vista and upgrades online
In a first for the company, Microsoft will make complete versions of its latest Vista operating system available for download. From 30th January, when Vista goes on sale to consumers, it will also be available online at the Windows Marketplace….
Windows Vista to gain powerful parental controls from Safe Eyes
SafeBrowse, makers of parental control software Safe Eyes have announced that their solution will be compatible with Windows Vista. Their solution will form a part of Vista's powerful set of parental control options that will help manage children's computer use…
CES 2007: Belkin Easy Transfer makes for a painless transition to Vista
We've seen a LOT of Vista over the past few days – so much so that I'm even beginning to forget all the shameless similarities to Mac OS X. And it would be a real pain in the arse getting…
