Entries in 'vista' (58)
Windows 7 breaks first year records
NEWSWindows 7 has outperformed all of its predecessors in the speed of its uptake, according to Microsoft’s general manager and worldwide commercial director for Windows 7, Rich Reynolds.
Microsoft to offer browser choice
NEWSEuropean Internet Explorer users will be offered a choice of web browsers starting as early as next week, following a legal ruling.
Windows 7 was inspired by Apple OS
NEWSWhile Apple routinely mocks Windows in its advertising campaigns, a Microsoft executive has admitted that the design of Windows 7 was inspired by the look of the Mac user interface.
Windows 7 trounces Vista launch sales
NEWSMicrosoft’s newest operating system, Windows 7, has surpassed launch window sales of Vista by 234 per cent in the US, according to new research.
Worldwide launch parties for Windows 7
NEWSMicrosoft’s successor to the Vista operating system has launched at retail across the globe.
Vista?s market share begins to fall
NEWSWindows Vista, Microsoft’s divisive operating system, has for the first time seen its market share fall as the IT industry prepares for the official release of Windows 7.
Microsoft releases free security package
NEWSMicrosoft has released a free downloadable antivirus package – its second foray into the security software sector after its unpopular paid-for antivirus was discontinued earlier this year.
Future's Vista title gets a rebrand
NEWSFuture has rebranded its official Vista magazine to reflect the growing range of markets that the brand covers, with a full redesign planned for the November issue.
Microsoft aborts Windows 7E, offers 'browser ballot'
NEWSMicrosoft has aborted plans to release a special edition of Windows 7 for European customers.
Blue Solutions now offers Windows 7 upgrade
NEWSBlue Solutions has become the latest company to offer upgrade vouchers to Windows 7 with purchases of Windows Vista.
VIP offers free upgrade to Windows 7
NEWSVIP is offering its customers a voucher to obtain a copy of Windows 7 for free with each sale of Windows Vista.
ITACS warns Microsoft over repair fiasco
NEWSITACS has attacked Microsoft over its refusal to deal with a problem that it claims is preventing dealers from repairing computers.
Businesses to postpone Windows 7 adoption
NEWSA survey of 1100 businesses by Kace has found that 84 per cent of respondents will not be converting their systems to Windows 7 for at least a year.
Vista has a long way to go
NEWS Microsoft Vista is installed on less than ten per cent of PCs in North America and Europe, according to market research group Forrester.
Microsoft: 'UK satisfied with Vista'
NEWS Microsoft has said that nine out of ten users of Vista in the UK are having what they describe as a satisfactory or very satisfactory experience with the operating system.
Microsoft makes new motions in Vista lawsuit
NEWS Microsoft has asked the presiding judge of its ‘Vista Capable’ lawsuit to de-certify the class action and to dismiss the plaintiff’s claims.
Microsoft reinvents Windows
NEWS Microsoft has unveiled its ‘game changing’ new initiative, which not only has the potential to transform the nature of operating systems, but the whole PC industry as well.
Microsoft defends Windows 7 name
NEWS After taking flack from members of the vocal internet community, Microsoft has explained its reasoning for calling its next operating system simply ‘Windows 7.’
Microsoft kicks off ad campaign
NEWS Microsoft's $300 million (£170m) advertisement campaign designed to improve the image of Vista kicked off last night on US television.
