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Windows Vista is an operating system developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers. Following an initial roll-out to manufactures and businesses, it was released to the mass market in January of 2007, a record-setting five years after the previous version, Windows XP.

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

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

See also: Vista

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• Vista Home Premium / Dell Vostro 200 - how to create recovery discs....

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 174
  Im getting nowhere with this ! Have been Googling, and hunting around this PC looking for something that looks like it might be missing, or simply never included in the first place ! I was guessing that this PC came with a leaflet, and/or advice usually along the lines of, "The first thing you must do is create a ...
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• Vista Home Premium / Dell Vostro 200 - how to create recovery discs....

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 171
  RJK wrote: > Im getting nowhere with this ! > Have been Googling, and hunting around this PC looking for > something that looks like it might be missing, > or simply never included in the first place ! > > I was guessing that this PC came with a leaflet, and/or advice > usually along the lines ...
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• tv tuner

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 171
  i nead for my tv tuner andreea wrote: driver vista 32 bit saa7134 07-Sep-09 You are required to be a member to post replies. After logging in or becoming a member, you will be redirected back to this page. Previous Posts In This Thread: On Friday, March 02, 2007 6:54 AM Knud Rasmussen wrote: Drivers for ...
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• Re: make a menu when burning a mastered dvd

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 174
  On 17 Mar 2010, sweetz88 wrote in microsoft.public.windows.vista.general: [color=blue] > So I can burn a dvd to play in a dvd player, and I understand a > general menu comes up when playing on the dvd player - but the > problem Im facing is getting the -separate files to show up in a > particular order-. ...
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• Re: How to search by ip address in vista?

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 171
  On 21 Mar 2010, Mike wrote in microsoft.public.windows.vista.general: > Since no one has the answer i am going to assume its not possible. > > Why MS have removed this function i will never know. Someone did have the answer and it is possible and it was discussed.
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• Re: How to search by ip address in vista?

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 171
  "Mike" wrote in message news:... > On Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:05:17 +0000, Mike wrote: > >>I have 4 pcs on my network. UNfortunately 1 is vista. >> >>I can ping the other 3 pcs in vista but i cannot see/connect to them >>them. >> >>How the hell do you search by ip address in ...
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• Creating a rule

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 171
  Since the internal Junk rules operate before your custom rules, it is not possible to use rules to divert messages that Windows Mail thinks are Junk. Like Bruce says, use Safe Senders to prevent false positives. -- Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail) Microsoft MVP program: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com ...
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• Displaying one program on computer screen and another on a TV screen

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 174
  From: "Bud H" | "Low end" desktop computer (perhaps a Dell Inspiron 560 or 580) is running | 64-bit Windows with integrated graphics (Intel GMA X4500) with the computer | monitor connected to the VGA port and a television connected to the HDMI | port. | The desire is to display one running program on the normal ...
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• Displaying one program on computer screen and another on a TV screen

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 171
  "Low end" desktop computer (perhaps a Dell Inspiron 560 or 580) is running 64-bit Windows with integrated graphics (Intel GMA X4500) with the computer monitor connected to the VGA port and a television connected to the HDMI port. The desire is to display one running program on the normal computer screen while ...
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• outlook

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 171
  How do you convert yahoo mail to outlook???????????
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• Contacts Window

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 171
  Hello Puzzled Double check in Default Programs to make sure that you have "Window Contacts" set as the default program with all of its associations se to it as well http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/83...sociations.htm Next, double check using the tutorial below to make sure that you ...
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• Windows Mail stopped connecting to the server

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 171
  Your server has unexpectedly terminated the connection. Possible causes for this include server problems, network problems, or a long period of inactivity. Account: pop.att.yahoo.com, Server: pop.att.yahoo.com, Protocol: POP3, Port: 995, Secure(SSL): Yes, Error Number: 0x800CCC0F Vista x64 Ultimate overnight windows ...
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• Windows 7 v.s. Vista

  
  Windows 7 New Features — Authority: 91
  The newest operation of Microsoft as we know it is Windows 7. There are many people that are destined to try it out and many that already have it installed on their computers as I speak. There were a lot of people that switched quickly from Windows Vista to Windows 7 because of the not so good operating system that ...
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• Using Aero Theme pics plus other pics for desktop?

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 174
  Is it possible to add some additional pics to the pics from the Aero themes and use them all as a Desktop Slide Show in Win 7? So far Ive found it to be an "either-or" proposition.
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  hi stranger, been a while. hope everything is going well with you & bobby. by the way, hows youre mom an dad doing. healthy an well i hope? speaking of health, whats your thoughts on obamas massive health care reform bill? think its gonna pass? any how, i hope this finds you in great health & spirits. luv ...
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• Antimalware, antispyware, antirootkit software for dummies

  
  Technology Questions — Authority: 174
  +1 -- "Dont pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, hell just kill you." "David H. Lipman" wrote in message news:eLvVyeQyKHA.1796@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=blue] > From: "pc nerd" > > | I downloaded but havent installed Process Explorer & watched a video > where a > | ...
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• Now you can use the Server Manager module for Windows PowerShell

  
  vhxn.com — Authority: 137
  For the Windows PowerShell, command-line counterpart of the Server Manager is ServerManager module. It is not possible to import this module into the Windows PowerShell by default. However, you can import the Module before you can use the cmdlets it provides. Still, if you want to import the Server Manager module, ...
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• Antimalware, antispyware, antirootkit software for dummies

  
  Windows Vista Tips — Authority: 171
  pc nerd;1244095 Wrote: > I downloaded but havent installed Process Explorer & watched a video > where a > Microsoft employee explained how to use it. HUH??? > > Can you recommend antimalware, antispyware, antirootkit software for > dummies? I didnt understand the video & he really didnt ...
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• How to enable or disable the Autoplay feature in Windows Vista and Windows 7

  
  vhxn.com — Authority: 137
  If you’re tired of looking for the steps to enable or disable the Autoplay feature for all of the media devices, you can get relaxed here. In this article, we have given the steps to disable and enable the Autoplay feature for Windows 7 and Windows Vista Operating Systems. All you’ve to do is just follow the ...
  14 hours ago

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