September 02, 2007 by
Jason
It looks like the beta version of Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista will be released in the next few weeks to obliging volunteers and manufacturers. It’s not going to be on the same scale as the infamous Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, which included some major security upgrades and replaced large chunks of the operating system, but it is still fairly large, at a little over 45Mb, it covers quite a lot of ground and we are assured, will fix a few niggling problems.
What we know so far is that it will include support for a new file format called ExFAT, which is designed for use with flash memory devices. There will also be support for SD Advanced DMA, for faster file transfer and reduced CPU workload. Read More»
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Concomitantly with the release of the security bulletins as a part of its monthly patch cycle, Microsoft also made available an update affecting the core of 64-bit Vista. More specifically, the feature is designed to stop third party code from altering the operating system’s kernel integrity. “An update is available for Kernel Patch Protection included with x64-based Windows operating systems. Kernel Patch Protection protects code and critical structures in the Windows kernel from modification by unknown code or data. This update adds additional checks to this protection for increased reliability, performance, and resiliency of Windows,” Microsoft revealed.
The Kernel Patch Protection technology is nothing new to the 64-bit editions of Windows Vista. Microsoft’s latest operating system is just the latest in a series of Windows platforms to feature PatchGuard, Read More»
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USB pen drives have become a source of some concern for a lot of system administrators. There’s almost nothing to stop someone with one of these devices from using it to copy or steal data from PCs in offices, commercial premises, schools and colleges. In fact the problem was addressed in Windows XP Service Pack 2, which includes a new Registry key that stops data being copied to USB memory devices by classifying them as Read-Only media; this tip shows you how to use it.
Safety Warning! This tip is for advanced users as it involves editing the Registry. It’s not difficult but tinkering willy-nilly with it can cause problems. Even if you know what you are doing you should still set a new System Restore Point or backup the Registry. Read More»
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One way of disabling Internet Explorer in Windows XP is by using the Set Program Access and Defaults utility available as part of all Windows XP installations with at least Service Pack 2 installed.
Make sure you’ve installed and tested an alternative browser (like Firefox) and then follow the easy steps below to disable Internet Explorer using the Set Program Access and Defaults utility:
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Disabling IE in Windows XP using the Program Defaults Utility usually takes less than 15 minutes
Here’s How: Read More»
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If you expect Windows Vista’s service packs to be as substantial as XP’s were, then you may be setting yourself up for disappointment. Speaking to a group of financial analysts earlier this week, Michael Sievert, Microsoft’s corporate vice president for Windows Marketing said that consumers should not expect service packs for the operating system to include several new features and updates. Why? Because Vista is “high quality right out of the gate,” he said.
That’s not to say service packs for the shiny new operating system won’t be released-they will-but they will not be nearly as sizable as previous ones such as Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2. Windows XP Service Pack 2, for instance, added features to the operating system such as Internet Explorer’s pop-up blocker, Bluetooth support, and the Windows Firewall. Sievert doesn’t expect Vista’s service packs to have those types of features mainly because most people should have already downloaded them through Windows Update. “They (service packs) have a different level of importance today as people get their updates in real-time using Windows Update,” said Sievert. Read More»
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Apple updated its Boot Camp software, which enables Intel-based Macs to reboot into a Windows operating system partition, to support Vista, Microsoft’s latest version of Windows. To use the new Boot Camp, Mac owners will have to buy “a bona fide full version of Microsoft Windows: XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2, Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business or Ultimate,” Apple said.
Users of Intel-based Mac computers can now have the best of both the Microsoft Free 30-Day Trial. Seamlessly Integrate UNIX & Linux systems with Active Directory. Latest News about Microsoft world and the Apple Latest News about Apple world. The latest update to Apple’s Boot Camp software, which enables Intel-based Macs to reboot into a Windows operating system Back up your business with HP’s ProLiant ML150 Server – just $1,299. partition, supports Vista, Microsoft’s latest version of Windows.
Boot Camp Version 1.2, available for download from Apple’s Web site as a public beta, includes support for 32-bit version of Microsoft’s new OS. “Boot Camp lets you install Windows without moving your Mac data, though you will need to bring your own copy to the table, as Apple does not sell or support Microsoft Windows,” Apple explained on its Web site.
Just Like a PC, Boot Camp will burn a CD with all the necessary Windows drivers “so you don’t have to scrounge around the Internet looking for them,” Apple said, adding that Boot Camp users can choose between running their Mac on Windows or Mac OS X by holding down the option key when starting the computer. “After starting up, your Mac runs Windows natively just like a PC,” the company said. “Simply restart to come back to Mac.”
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It looks like the beta version of Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista will be released in the next few weeks to obliging volunteers and manufacturers. It’s not going to be on the same scale as the infamous Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, which included some major security upgrades and replaced large chunks of the operating system, but it is still fairly large, at a little over 45Mb, it covers quite a lot of ground and we are assured, will fix a few niggling problems.
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