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Transform Windows Vista into Windows VXP -- the hybrid

December 10, 2008 12:00am PST

In this edition of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz shows those of you who hate Microsoft Windows Vista, but are stuck with it, how to convert Windows Vista into Windows XP by stripping out...

Provided by: Greg Shultz

Blog Post

It's Windows Patch Tuesday: December 2008

December 9, 2008 12:29pm PST

Justin James presents a rundown on the December 2008 batch of Microsoft Windows patches. He wades through the available resources and brings you the information you need to make the right decision...

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White Papers

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Skip Vista and Place Your Bets on Windows 7

December 9, 2008 12:00am PST

This white paper discusses three things any company weighing the decision to skip migrating to Vista should consider and research that supports why, for some, waiting for Windows 7 could end up...

Provided by: CDC Software

Webcasts

Momentum Webcast: Deploying Windows Vista and the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (Level 100)

December 9, 2008 12:00am PST

This webcast explains the tips and tricks on how to start the deployment the Windows Vista operating system and the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance. The presenter will...

Provided by: Microsoft

Blog Post

Poll: Which of the following Windows Vista performance-enhancing tweaks have you used most often?

December 8, 2008 11:37am PST

Have you used any of these performance-enhancement measures? Which method have you used most often? Take our Windows Vista performance tweaks poll and let us know.

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Video: Speed up Windows Vista with these performance tweaks

December 8, 2008 11:36am PST

Windows Vista has additional security features, new functionality, and a lot of cool graphics. But depending on how powerful your computer is, you might not be that impressed with its performance....

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IT Dojo: Speed up Windows Vista with these performance tweaks

December 8, 2008 11:33am PST

Windows Vista has additional security features, new functionality, and a lot of cool graphics. But depending on how powerful your computer is, you might not be that impressed with its performance....

Case Studies

Heating and Cooling Installer Enhances Security and Stabilizes Network

December 5, 2008 12:00am PST

Vatis Service hadn't upgraded its IT network in years. The company's employees are not experienced IT users, and they were able to get by with the hardware and software it had - until the...

Provided by: Microsoft

Case Studies

Jewelry Sales Consultant Saves Three Hours Weekly With New Operating System

December 4, 2008 12:00am PST

Leonard Zell travels the world coaching jewelers in sales techniques. He wanted to improve his efficiency at daily tasks, such as finding customer files and creating invoices. Zell upgraded from...

Provided by: Microsoft

Webcasts

TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Solutions for Windows Vista Management (Level 300)

December 3, 2008 12:00am PST

Capabilities built into the Windows Vista operating system and other Microsoft technologies make it easier to manage Windows Vista desktop clients efficiently in any sized organization. Features...

Provided by: Microsoft

Blog Post

Stop unfairly comparing Vista to its predecessor and its successor

December 2, 2008 1:06pm PST

Microsoft Windows Vista is the current operating system everyone loves to hate. The argument against Vista is that Windows XP is better or that Windows 7 will be better. Greg Shultz recalls...

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Stop unfairly comparing Vista to its predecessor and its successor

December 2, 2008 12:00am PST

Microsoft Windows Vista is the current operating system everyone loves to hate. The argument against Vista is that Windows XP is better or that Windows 7 will be better. In this Windows Vista...

Provided by: Greg Shultz

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Video: Stop Check Disk from constantly running when Windows Vista starts

December 1, 2008 6:53am PST

Windows Vista's Check Disk utility is a good tool for detecting and potentially fixing file system errors. But sometimes, Check Disk doesn't behave as it should. In this IT Dojo video, Bill...

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IT Dojo: Stop Check Disk from constantly running when Windows Vista starts

December 1, 2008 6:47am PST

Windows Vista's Check Disk utility is a good tool for detecting and potentially fixing file system errors. But sometimes, Check Disk doesn't behave as it should. In this IT Dojo video, I offer...

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Case Studies

Healthcare Provider Enhances Information Efficiency and Security

December 1, 2008 12:00am PST

Managing thousands of doctors and providing healthcare to more than 1,750,000 patients throughout Israel, Maccabi Healthcare Services wanted to improve its existing IT systems to provide better...

Provided by: Microsoft

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How do I... Enable a 360 degree Windows desktop?

November 25, 2008 12:00am PST

The standard default desktop layout that ships with Microsoft Windows Vista is not the end of the story. With 360desktop you can customize Vista with a panoramic desktop configured just the way...

Provided by: Jack Wallen

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Video: Investigate RAM problems with Vista's Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

November 24, 2008 8:00am PST

Application failures, operating system faults, Stop errors: If you see any of these while running Windows Vista, you could have defective or failing RAM. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows...

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IT Dojo: Investigate RAM problems with Vista’s Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

November 24, 2008 7:55am PST

Application failures, operating system faults, Stop errors: If you see any of these while running Windows Vista, you could have defective or failing RAM. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows...

Case Studies

IT Provider Implements Worksite Solutions for Cooperation and Communication

November 24, 2008 12:00am PST

Dutch IT services provider Inter Access believes that the best way to convince customers of the advantages of new technology is to provide a living example by using the technology internally. For...

Provided by: Microsoft

Image Gallery

The top 10 Vista sidebar gadgets

November 21, 2008 9:24am PST

Not everyone is a fan of Vista gadgets, but Deb Shinder has a large collection of them that she finds extremely useful. Here are the ones that top her list of favorites.

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