Windows Vista is a version of Microsoft Windows. It was announced in 2005 and released in 2006. Windows 7 has now replaced Windows Vista. Find more Windows Vista news, information, and pictures here.
Mobility-based operating system meets all your computing needs whether you’re working from home, working on the road, or searching for entertainment options
Combines all the features of a business-focused operating system, all the efficiency features of a mobility-focused operating system, and all of the digital entertainment features of a consumer-focused operating system
Remotely connect to business networks; Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption provides improved levels of... Read Full Story
Readyboost is a technology in Windows that was introduced in Windows Vista and improved for Windows 7 by Microsoft. The technology basically allows the computer user to select a flash drive for memory caching. The effect is noticeable on computer systems with 1 Gigabytes or less of computer memory installed. The thinking behind this is that flash memory offers in general a better performance than platter based hard drives.
The improved Readyboost technology in Windows 7 now supports a... Read Full Story
Microsoft has released two roadmaps at this years Professional Developer’s Conference (PDC 2009) which both suggest a Windows 8 release in 2012. This confirms earlier rumors that Microsoft’s next desktop operating system after Windows 7 would be released in three year’s time. To be more precise, the roadmaps that Microsoft showcased at the conference show the Microsoft server releases over the years. The first of the two roadmaps does mention Windows 7 (but not Windows Vista) along with... Read Full Story
If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by performing a clean installation—possibly to restore the default Windows settings—here's how to do it. (If you're having a problem with Windows, first see What to do if Windows won't start correctly, which explains how to use the Windows installation disc to fix problems without completely reinstalling Windows.) Quote: Back up your files before you begin reinstalling Windows, even if you're reinstalling Windows on a hard disk partition. A clean... Read Full Story
Windows 7 has already available for retail since October 22, 2009. Many of Windows user still hesitate to buy this new Operating System (OS), because Vista was a big flop from Microsoft and their user even prefer to stick with the older Windows XP . Those who think like that should have nothing to worry, because Windows 7 was originally intended to focused on upgrade Window Vista, rather than introducing a lot of new features that less than user friendly like Vista. So, let's see this 7... Read Full Story
Using shortcuts is much better rather than using mouse for doing all tasks.Shortcuts not only save your time but they also make your task easy.Before some days i wrote a post Huge list of windows shortcuts these shortcuts These shortcuts can be used in windows xp or windows vista.Now its the time to list some shortcuts of windows 7 as everybody is moving to Windows 7.
General keyboard shortcuts
* F1: Display Help
* Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert): Copy the selected item
* Ctrl + X: Cut... Read Full Story
Windows 7 Loader v1.7.3 (x86 & x64) by Daz | 5.28 MB New Win7 activation toolkit. Just get yourself Windows 7 releases from GRP or WZT, choose one of the activation methods and you’re good to go. Read instructions first. Features: * Input any Ultimate or Professional key (comes with 4 preset keys, I will add more for other versions when they are released) * Automatically finds an available drive letter (if required) * Installer and uninstaller built in as standard * Checks your Windows 7... Read Full Story
Aero Shake and Aero Peek are two new features in the Windows 7 operating system. Aero Shake allows a user to shake a window a few times to minimize all other windows that are currently visible on the computer desktop. Aero Peek on the other hand makes it possible to either peek to the Windows desktop or a specific window without having to minimize all windows that lay on top first.
The developer of WinShake has used these two concepts as the foundation of the application. But instead of... Read Full Story
Succeeding Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista has already created waves in the computer market. The latest operating system developed by Microsoft is an answer to the ever rising needs of home and business computers. Power-packed with all that is reliable, efficient and advanced, Windows Vista continually invites newer advancements and sophisticated functions. Designed aptly to enhance security in the home computers, the specially designed operating system line, Windows Vista... Read Full Story
Description It will show you on how to create an Abort shortcut on Windows Vista so you can quickly click on it to abort either a shutdown or restart before their delay time is up. Tricks If you would like to create a keyboard shortcut key for this shortcut, then check here: How to create keyboard shortcuts to open programs in Vista RELATED LINKS: Create a Hibernate Shortcut in Vista How to Lock Vista from Shortcut Icon? Removing Shortcut Arrows In Windows Vista How to Enable or disable... Read Full Story