Category Archives: Vista

Official Vista Performance and Compatibility Packs Release

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Nerd

I told you earlier that Vista Service Pack .5 was unofficially released.  Well now, Microsoft has officially released two KB’s that are supposed to increase performance, compatibility, and reliability. KB938979 “Performance and Reliability” This update resolves issues that may affect … Continue reading →

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Vista Service Pack .5 "Released"

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Nerd

From: Neowin 938979 Vista Performance and Reliability Pack This update resolves a number of individual issues which may be affecting some computers running Windows Vista. These issues have been reported by customers using the Error Reporting service, product support, or … Continue reading →

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Vista: Finally – Faster File Copy!

Posted on July 12, 2007 by Nerd

f you are running Vista, you have, I’m sure noticed that copying a file over the network is somewhat, freakishly, insanely slow.  I finally found the tweak to unlock those bits to let them run free! Go to: Start, Control … Continue reading →

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Test drive Vista & Office Free

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Nerd

Microsoft just added Windows Vista Enterprise, and Office 2007 VHD (Virtual Hard Drive) to Microsoft Download Center.  You must have Virtual PC to use (another free download).  Registration is required for download.  Here’s a hint:  There is a time limit … Continue reading →

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Copy Text from Dialog Box

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Nerd

How many times have you had an error message on your screen, and either hand written it down, or opened notepad to type in exactly what the error said?  Those days are gone!!!  Little did you know, you could just … Continue reading →

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Test Drive Vista Business

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Nerd

So you want to see Vista in action before you buy it? Microsoft has a test drive site for Vista Business, and it’s free! It’s a bit slow, but not too bad. You can get the basic idea, and play … Continue reading →

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Free Vista Business & Office 2007

Posted on November 29, 2006 by Nerd

Tuesday November 28th, 2006 I was saw a post online about a website that Microsoft had opened, offering a FREE, Fully licensed copy of Windows Vista Business, and Microsoft Office 2007! All this for only watching a few webinars! I … Continue reading →

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