Windows Vista Guide

There are situations where users are stuck with a version of Windows Live Messenger on their computer system that they cannot uninstall or update. This might have been caused by data corruption, a computer virus or other malicious software or the deletion of files or configuration entries. Manual removal is usually a solution but it requires lots of time with the danger of deleting data that is still needed on the system. There are a few programs that can completely remove Windows Live Messenger from a computer system. These programs work in a similar fashion like the antivirus software removers that remove files and ... Read Full Story

Starting on May 12th, we will begin a verification of some update scenarios on Windows 7 RC (build 7100), similar to the update verification we did for Windows 7 Beta (build 7000). We need to verify the update infrastructure to ensure that when we need to release real updates, the process will run smoothly. There will be at most 10 updates, and as before, they will not deliver any new features or fixes. Many of the updates will install automatically, and a few will not. One of the updates will test a new update notification feature that provides detailed information about available updates that ... Read Full Story

I was hit - for the nth time - with the now familiar face of MSN Messenger in my tray at a system start-up. I've decided to document my uninstall efforts this time, to reduce the chances of the nightmare reoccurring. The reasons for removing MSN Messenger are numerous: perhaps you do not use it and would free the amount of memory it takes, or you simply use a better substitute, such as Portable Pidgin. Unlike Microsoft’s own, Pidgin Portable has the advantage of accessing all messaging networks from the same interface and is also portable, being designed to be used from a USB ... Read Full Story

Sure, the big hubbub's been Windows 7 (give us some time and we'll figure out how to install it on a toaster !) but Microsoft is betting that quite a few folks will be stranded in Vistaland (Vista Town? Vista Village? The dreaded Vista Flats?) for some time to come, and they'll need provisions -- like blankets, candles, water, and service packs. According to Tech Arp , Windows Vista SP2 RC is meeting testers sometime this week as an escrow build, which means that the public could see this thing as soon as early Q2 this year. You've been warned... [Via Computerworld ] Filed ... Read Full Story

Microsoft is working to release Windows 7 soon and you will be happy to know that Windows Vista SP2 Beta is available for download. Some quick features : 1) Adds support for the 64-bit central processing unit (CPU) from VIA Technologies, which adds the ID and vendor strings for the new VIA 64-bit CPU. 2) Includes ability to record data to Blu-Ray media. 3) Improves audio and video performance for streaming high definition content. 4) Includes updates to the RSS feeds sidebar with improved performance and responsiveness. 5) Improves performance for Wi-Fi connection after resuming from sleep mode. Read in detail about Windows Vista ... Read Full Story