HEXUS.net - Windows Vista

Valve ends Windows XP and Vista Steam support

2 January 2019, 10:11

And there is a little over a year left of extended support for Windows 7 from Microsoft.

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Steam to drop support for Windows XP and Vista next year

14 June 2018, 12:41

Meanwhile, the Steam beta gets new chat functionality. And Steam will launch in China.

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Windows Vista extended support phase ends in less than 4 weeks

15 March 2017, 12:01

But only 0.78 per cent of desktop OS users have to face this deadline quandary.

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Blizzard Entertainment ending support for Windows XP, Vista

20 February 2017, 11:01

Says the "vast majority" of its users are running a newer version of Windows.

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SafeDisc, SecuROM DRM support removed from Windows 8, 7, Vista

24 September 2015, 12:06

Microsoft provides a workaround to its own security patch, warns you against using it.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes 5 'Critical' security issues

11 March 2015, 10:45

A fix for the widespread cross-platform FREAK bug is included.

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Microsoft's software satisfaction score climbs, despite Windows 8

22 May 2014, 12:00

Results show that the highly criticised Windows 8 has caused little negative impact.

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Windows 8.X share of PC market creeps past 10 per cent

4 November 2013, 12:15

Meanwhile Windows XP’s market share shrinkage decelerates.

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Windows 7 runs on over 50 per cent of PCs

5 July 2012, 12:00

Or maybe not, depending on whose stats you believe.

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Microsoft delivers updates to fix 27 flaws in Windows and IE

12 June 2012, 21:14

Three of the bulletins are rated as critical. Get it before it gets you!

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Microsoft ends mainstream support for Windows Vista today

10 April 2012, 17:15

Only security fixes from now on.

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Microsoft disables Autorun to stop viruses in their tracks

9 February 2011, 15:28

Windows Update pushes a patch to remove feature from older versions of OS.

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Microsoft gives early Christmas present with record patch Tuesday

16 December 2010, 12:00

40 fixes make this month’s update one of the biggest yet.

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Microsoft to plug ‘shortcut hole’

2 August 2010, 10:46

Emergency patch aims to stop rampant viruses

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Microsoft's browser ballot nears EU approval

7 December 2009, 13:50

But will it be enough to please the likes the Mozilla, Opera and Google?

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Microsoft starts making Vista's Ultimate Extras available to all

9 November 2009, 12:20

With Windows Vista fading into memory, Microsoft is making two of its so-called Ultimate Extras freely available to all.

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Microsoft deploys Windows Vista Service Pack 2

26 May 2009, 14:14

The latest service pack for both Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista is now available to download.

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How to use Windows 7 to diagnose system sleep problems

22 May 2009, 13:05

For many, sleep just never seems to work as intended. Here's a Windows 7 trick to help find out why.

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Microsoft rethinks AutoPlay to counter growing threat of malware

30 April 2009, 15:58

AutoRun to become unavailable for devices that aren't removable optical media, says Microsoft.

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Microsoft urges the enterprise to move on from Windows XP

6 February 2009, 11:28

With Vista having failed to make a substantial impact on enterprise users, Microsoft's Steve Ballmer implores customers to let go of XP.

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Service Pack 2 beta for Vista and Server 2008 now available to all

5 December 2008, 14:26

As expected, Microsoft's public download centre now offers a beta build of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

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How to upgrade to Windows Vista SP1

25 November 2008, 00:00

This HEXUS.help guide demonstrates how Windows Vista Service Pack 1 can be deployed on Windows Vista systems.

I'm a PC merchandise: clothing for the uninhibited nerd?

21 November 2008, 15:43

Fond of Microsoft's Life Without Walls campaign? Or just a plain ol' nerd? Here's some attire for the "I'm a PC" crowd.

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How to use Vista's task manager as a gadget-like system monitor

19 November 2008, 15:48

Windows Vista's built-in task manager is useful at monitoring system resources, but did you know it can be squeezed into gadget form?

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Vista-Capable lawsuit reveals how Microsoft's shenanigans angered HP

18 November 2008, 13:35

The class-action lawsuit filed against Microsoft for labelling systems as "Vista Capable" has kicked up some revealing internal e-mails.

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AeroSnap brings a touch of Windows 7 functionality to Vista

12 November 2008, 14:21

It was only a matter of time until we saw applications offering Windows 7 features in Vista, and here's one of them.

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Microsoft rolls out three new Windows Vista Ultimate Extras

24 September 2008, 09:54

Vista Ultimate users should pay attention as these things don't happen often - there are three new Ultimate Extras now available.

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10 useful freeware applications for Windows Vista

30 July 2008, 18:45

Our of 10 freeware applications to help make Microsoft's flagship operating system, Windows Vista, a whole lot better.

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Microsoft rolls out Windows Search 4.0 via Windows Update

24 July 2008, 10:40

Is Windows Vista taking too long to index your files? Try the latest update from Microsoft, it promises better performance and reliability.

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Intel has no compelling case for adopting Vista

26 June 2008, 16:15

Vista has had its fair share of bad press, but it doesn't get much worse than reports claiming Intel will skip Vista completely. Ouch.

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Windows UX Taskforce highlights Vista's problems

11 June 2008, 15:12

Microsoft enthusiast, Long Zheng, has created a Windows UX Taskforce to help identify the quirks in Windows Vista - but will the Redmond giant be listening?

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Exclude applications from UAC prompts with Elevator

27 May 2008, 10:20

Elevator, a freeware Windows application, allows specified applications to bypass UAC.

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Microsoft explains a misunderstood Vista

16 May 2008, 10:11

Microsoft is standing by its flagship operating system and has offered a nine-page document outlining "Five Misunderstood Features in Windows Vista".

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