Vista received well-deserved criticism for bringing few noteworthy new features in its train when it arrived to take over from Windows XP. In contrast, Windows 7 offers plenty of new stuff to like ...

Whether you upgrade an old PC or purchase a new one with Windows Vista preloaded, don't be surprised to see Windows Update pull down new drivers immediately to replace the ones on the Vista DVD.

One of Windows Vista’s most controversial new features is User Account Control (UAC), which attempts to protect your system from malware by forcing you to authorize certain system-altering ...

A recap of the security upgrades in the next version of Windows shows better malware, spyware, and access control features throughout I’ve been using several versions of Microsoft’s Windows ...

Despite the fact that most of you prefer XP to Vista and would rather Microsoft extended XP's shelf-life, several new and improved features available in Vista would be great to have in XP. This ...

Microsoft will introduce a new system for fighting software piracy with its upcoming Windows Vista and Windows Longhorn Server operating systems, the company said Wednesday. Called the Microsoft ...

Users may wonder if it offers enough that's truly new to be worth the bother — particularly given that a number of Vista features and bundled applications are also available for Windows XP.

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 offers no dramatic interface changes or new operating system features, focusing instead on better operating system performance, reliability and application compatibility.

There are two ways to uninstall a program in Vista; the wrong way and the right way. Unfortunately, though, too many people uninstall a program using the wrong ways, which can lead to poor ...

Windows Vista offers a number of new features that might make it a worthwhile upgrade even if the games aren't here yet.

Windows Vista pros: What I love about Windows Vista On this page, you'll learn about the new features within the Windows Vista operating system that I think you'll like.

Microsoft’s first major operating system upgrade in five years, Windows Vista, is expected to hit the retail shelves in January.