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  • Vista SP1 auto updates halted

    Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that it has stopped automatic updates of Vista to Service Pack 1 in the wake of a newly discovered glitch.

  • Vista is "New Coke"

    In a new study, Forrester Research uncovers some good news for Microsoft: Vista usage among US businesses is up by more than 40 percent since January. The bad news: still, less than 10 per cent of the 50,000 companies surveyed use Vista.

  • Windows users: Patch now or turn off Bluetooth

    Microsoft's June Patch Tuesday release included a critical fix affecting all Windows Vista and XP systems, which could allow attackers to wirelessly steal confidential information from laptops by exploiting a flaw in the Bluetooth stack.

  • Microsoft limits XP subnotebook specs

    Microsoft has reportedly set strict limitations on the specifications of the cheap subnotebooks that can carry its Windows XP operating system.

  • Windows XP update delayed

    While Windows Vista is nearing completion, Microsoft has delayed the next service pack update for its predecessor, Windows XP.

  • Microsoft to release four critical patches

    Microsoft announced plans on Thursday to issue four "critical" security bulletins next week that address vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP.

  • Windows XP launch: Join the XPerience

    Not since the debut of Windows 95 has an operating system been the subject of such hype and media attention. Now that it's finally here, read a comprehensive run-down on the Australian launch of Windows XP.

  • Should you set your sights on Windows XP?

    Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

  • Microsoft predicts Vista stampede

    Software giant claims businesses will rush to upgrade to Vista, but analysts paint a different picture.

  • Microsoft confirms Vista OEM hack

    In response to widespread talk on blogs and forums, Microsoft has acknowledged the presence of hacks that may allow pirates to bypass the product activation security feature in its Windows Vista operating system.

  • Make legacy applications feel at home in Windows XP

    When you make the upgrade to Windows XP, you may run into problems with legacy applications. Learn how you can use XP's Compatibility Mode to overcome issues with older applications.

  • Windows Vista take-up slower than expected?

    Businesses are moving to Windows Vista less quickly than expected due to problems with application compatibility and clarity around the date of Service Pack 1, according to analysts Forrester.

  • XP Countdown: All the FAQs

    David Coursey attempts to answer your Windows XP questions, leading up to the XP launch.

  • Commission silent on details of Vista probe

    The EC is keeping quiet about its ongoing discussions with Microsoft, amid claims that some of Vista's features are anti-competitive.

  • AHL outs Exchange for Lotus

    Microsoft's Exchange collaboration platform will no longer be used by Amalgamated Holdings (AHL), as the diversified Australian company has started standardising its operations on IBM's rival software Lotus Notes.

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