An example of how it’s drivers that are giving Vista a bad name, and an examination of who is at fault. Keep reading →

You try to install third-party printer drivers for cross-architecture support in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008. After you do this, you may be prompted for the location of the Windows printing components for the third-party printer drivers. The message indicates that the printer drivers that are being installed are incomplete and that the missing drivers must be added.

• GeForce Release 175.12 (32-bit)
  The beta of GeForce Release 175.12 for Vista 32-bit.
  (tags: 32-bit Driver GeForce Nvidia Video )
• GeForce Release 175.12 (64-bit)
  The beta of GeForce Release 175.12 for Vista 64-bit.
  (tags: Driver GeForce Nvidia Video )

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The third in a series talking about 64-bit Vista. This one focuses on hardware compatibility. Keep reading →

• Neowin.net - Microsoft Launches New Windows Vista Ultimate Extras
  Despite no announcement being made on UltimatePC.com, Microsoft have released a new sound scheme and a content pack for Windows DreamScene as part of its Windows Vista Ultimate Extras offerings for customers who purchased the Ultimate edition of Vista.
  (tags: Extras Ultimate )
• Fixing Windows Vista, one machine at a timeE
  Ed describes how he 'fixes' his friends laptop so it works the way it should have in the first place. The lessons he learned are that Crapware is a big problem with customer experience, and drivers are the biggest culprit in Vista problems.
  (tags: Drivers Review SP1 )

Ed describes how he ‘fixes’ his friends laptop so it works the way it should have in the first place. The lessons he learned are that Crapware is a big problem with customer experience, and drivers are the biggest culprit in Vista problems. Keep reading →

• An investigation of GUI changes found in Windows Vista SP1
  This article takes a look at a few of the visible changes in SP1 and explores some of the advantages and disadvantage of these changes.
  (tags: Review SP1 )
• The Road to Know Where: Microsoft Releases System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista
  System Update Readiness Tool checks for inconsistencies in the Windows system resources which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software (i.e. file data, registry data, and in-memory data)
  (tags: Updates )

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Released on April 11th, version 11.5.1.15/9.1.1.15 Keep reading →

• When you are prompted to enter administrative credentials for a directory to which you do not have permissions, your user ID is added to the DACL list for the directory in Windows Vista
  This article describes the behavior that occurs in Windows Vista when you are prompted to enter administrative credentials for a directory to which you do not have permissions.
  (tags: Administrator Credentials )
• Microsoft Vista Update Causes USB Problems - News and Analysis by PC Magazine
  One of last weeks updates, a re-release, is causing some to have problems with their USB devices. Microsoft has confirmed the bug.
  (tags: USB Update )

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32 different issues resolved in this release. Keep reading →