Windows XP SP3 finally released
Microsoft has finally released the third service pack of their widely used Windows XP operating system.
The launch was somewhat delayed after the company discovered that it was incompatible with some of their other software applications.
The company has also now started distributing Windows Vista SP1 through Windows Update utility.
Microsoft said that the [...]
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 now being auto delivered
Microsoft has stated that they have now started the auto delivery of the first service pack for the Vista operating system.
Vista users who have not installed it would get it through the Windows Update utility.
Currently, the user has to manually select the update to install it on [...]
Microsoft solve the problems with Vista Service Pack 1 update installation
Software giant Microsoft has now said that they are now going to resume the distribution of an update for Vista OS which was causing issues for users while upgrading to SP1.
Vista requires the users to have this update installed before they can upgrade to [...]
Microsoft offering free tech support for Vista SP1 related issues
Microsoft just recently launched the first service pack release for their Vista operating system.
The launch was rather successful but some users reported issues with the upgrade.
The company has now revealed that they are offering free tech support to anyone having problems.
This free support is available until [...]
Microsoft Vista Service Pack 1 download available
Microsoft has finally made available the first service pack release of their Windows Vista operating system.
Vista users can get this update from the Microsoft’s Windows Update or Download Center Web sites.
The company has however warned that some software products would stop functioning after this update.
Most of them are security [...]
Amazon allowing pre-orders of Windows Vista SP1
Amazon.com has revealed that Vista users would be able to download the first service pack for the Vista operating system starting today.
The company is also now taking pre-orders for boxed copies of Windows Vista Service Pack 1. It would start shipping tomorrow.
Microsoft itself had earlier stated that the SP1 [...]
Windows Vista to cost less in some markets
Microsoft has said that they are planning to reduce the retail price of their Vista operating system in some markets.
The company is now planning to reduce the price of the Vista OS in 70 countries with the upcoming launch of Vista Service Pack 1.
Microsoft representative Brad Brooks spoke [...]
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 now in RTM stage
Microsoft has now confirmed that they have now released Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista to manufacturing (RTM). Currently, it has been completed in five languages (English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese).
The company said that this service pack fixes several issues related to performance, reliability and compatibility.
The [...]
Microsoft Vista SP1 coming tomorrow?
Tech ARP, a Malaysian Web site has claimed that Microsoft would be releasing the much awaited service pack 1 of their Vista operating system tomorrow.
The Vista SP1 has been undergoing testing since quite some time. It is essentially a bug fixing and performance enhancing update.
Other market sources claimed that Microsoft [...]
Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh 2 released
Microsoft has now made available yet another test version of Windows Vista Service Pack 1.
The company said that this Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh 2 edition has been made available to around 15,000 beta testers.
This release is not available to public and the company is working hard on the [...]
