VISTA

Vista, a colloquial name for Windows Vista, is an operating system developed by Microsoft for their personal computers. An initial roll-out of the product went to manufactures and businesses in the final months of 2006. It was released to the mass market in January of 2007, a record-setting five years after the previous windows incarnation, Windows XP.

The upgrade had many goals, one of which was to strengthen security measures against viruses, spyware, and malware. Other changes included graphical interface and DVD creation software which drew comparisons to their chief rival, Macintosh, who continue to corner the market on advances and high-tech gadgetry.

However, the operating system met less than favorable reviews on the blogosphere regarding everything from misleading packaging and system specs, to unfriendly user interface. Another common complaint about the Vista operating system was that previous versions of software and hardware were not compatible with this upgrade.

See also: Windows Vista

by Connie Phillips Are you a writer, passionate about this or any other topic? Join Blogcritics!

Original Technorati articles tagged “VISTA”

• in Business
  Windows 7 Retail Sales Extremely Strong
  A huge increase over Vista launch figures.
  by boneinthefan / on Nov 6, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “VISTA”

• Using Windows Easy Transfer

  
  Windows 7 News — Authority: 544
  What is Windows Easy Transfer? Windows Easy Transfer is a software wizard that allows you to transfer files and settings from one computer to another. Unfortunately, you cannot transfer programs only program settings. Windows Easy Transfer is available in Windows Vista as well as Windows 7. The Windows Vista is ...
  2 hours ago

• User Profile Service failed the logon

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 168
  Hi, Im new here... I was hoping you could help me. I tried to log-on to Vista today, and recieved this message... -User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded.- And, that is the only user account on my system. So, I dont have any way to sign on right now. I was going to try to system restore ...
  2 hours ago

• CRYSIS WARHEAD (PC) ISO 500MB LINKS [MU]

  
  Free Download — Authority: 519
  Enjoy Crysis WarHead Video
  3 hours ago

• Turn off the automatic Lock the computer?

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 168
  Im doing long simulations with 3dsmaxs Fumefx and I have this most annoying problem with Windows Vista automatically locking the computer after a while and thus jamming the simulation process im doing! So I cant left my computer doing the simulation overnight... Ive checked all the power options and others, but it ...
  3 hours ago

• Turn off the automatic Lock the computer?

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 163
  Im doing long simulations with 3dsmaxs Fumefx and I have this most annoying problem with Windows Vista automatically locking the computer after a while and thus jamming the simulation process im doing! So I cant left my computer doing the simulation overnight... Ive checked all the power options and others, but it ...
  3 hours ago

• Isla Vista gets a new parking lot featuring an array of 98 solar panels

  
  Green Diary — Authority: 442
  After much anticipation, finally a new solar parking lot opened its doors at the heart of Isla Vista yesterday. Located at 881 Embarcadero del Mar, the parking lot with 45 parking spaces has been built incorporating several eco-friendly features. The County of Santa Barbara got the property for $1.4 million in order ...
  3 hours ago

• Windows Live Movie Maker

  
  Windows Operation System — Authority: 138
  Das ist die Vollversion vom Windows Live Movie Maker! Bitte Aboniert mich! Please Subscribe!
  3 hours ago

• Optimizing Windows Vista to run Faster

  
  Solid Blogger — Authority: 136
  Windows Vista is a flop OS edition from Microsoft’s house. Windows Vista has a lots of flaws, limitations and was not properly designed for easy user navigation, as far as the earlier and most popular operating system, XP is concerned. However, it was very attractive and the graphics made it look and feel ...
  4 hours ago

• Vista 32 to Windows 7 64

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 168
  I have fell version of Windows 7 64 I want to install on my Vista 32 PC. Is finding 64 bit drivers all I have to be concerned about? What are the other pitfalls I need to be aware of? __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4603 (20091113) __________ The message was ...
  4 hours ago

• Re: Windows Mail

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 163
  Whats not working? See the Outlook Express settings at http://help.excite.com/mail/help_pop.html then see http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...tart-to-finish -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 www.banthecheck.com "MistyMagic" wrote in message > Dear Sirs, ...
  4 hours ago

• Vista 32 to Windows 7 64

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 163
  I have fell version of Windows 7 64 I want to install on my Vista 32 PC. Is finding 64 bit drivers all I have to be concerned about? What are the other pitfalls I need to be aware of? __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4603 (20091113) __________ The message was ...
  4 hours ago

• User Profile Service failed the logon

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 163
  Hi, Im new here... I was hoping you could help me. I tried to log-on to Vista today, and recieved this message... -User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded.- And, that is the only user account on my system. So, I dont have any way to sign on right now. I was going to try to system restore ...
  4 hours ago

• More Growth And Expansion Next Year, Experts Say

  
  San Diego Blog — Authority: 128
  The real estate market will experience growth and expansion next year, according to projections from most major real estate organizations. The recession will be behind us. The National Association of Realtors, National Association of Home Builders, Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are all ...
  6 hours ago

• THE INTERNET SEVICE I DISCONTINUE VERIZON EMAIL CONTINUE TO COME

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 163
  WHY DO THE EMAIL CONTINUE TO SAY ERROR AND DELL CONTINUE TO SAY THE INTERNET SEVICES I CANCEL YEARS AGO CONTINUE TO COME UP AND WHEN ATTEMP TO DOWNLOAD A RESUME IT SAY ERROR I HAVE NOT USE VERIZON AND DELL SEEM NOT ABLE TO REMOVE FROM MY COMPUTER I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASE MICROSOFT 7
  7 hours ago

• iTunes took over autoplay

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 163
  Ive searched for help with this specific problem but have found none. installed iTunes sometime ago to rip CDs, and really regret it. It too over the autoplay for when an audio CD is inserted, and the syste completely ignores what I have set for the handler (Windows Medi Player). So today I finally got around to just ...
  7 hours ago

• Re: JASC runtime error

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 163
  On Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:33:06 +0530, iglitter wrote: >3. Even were I to purchase PSP, I still would not know how to >uninstall the version I have without losing my photos; nor would I know >how to install the purchased version and then add back my photos. Depending on where your photos are stored, it may ...
  7 hours ago

• Chrome XP like Vista

  
  Windows Tips Tricks — Authority: 127
  Chrome XP like Vista Homepage : http://vasquezparra.deviantart.com/ Download : Chrome_XP_like_Vista_by_VasquezParra.zip
  8 hours ago

• WE COULD HAVE RAIN TOMORROW NIGHT!

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 168
  HIGHS ON SUNDAY COULD BE IN THE 50S!
  8 hours ago

• MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010 BETA INVITES HAVE BEEN SENT OUT!

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 168
  SOURCE = NEOWIN.NET.
  8 hours ago

• WE COULD HAVE ANOTHER INDIAN SUMMER TOMORROW!

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 168
  THE HIGH COULD BE IN THE 60S TOMORROW!
  8 hours ago

Comments about VISTA