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Vista’s “Open With” Dialog a MAJOR step back!

March 3rd, 2007 · No Comments · 109 views

I agree with this poster, having to go search for apps is stupid, though once you choose one, the bottom part of the window fills with other options that you obviously don’t need. Keep reading →

AutoCAD 2008: Windows Vista

March 2nd, 2007 · No Comments · 141 views

A few details of the new features you’ll get with AutoCAD 2008 on Vista, like preview thumbnails of your DWG files up to 256×256). Keep reading →

KB931712

February 23rd, 2007 · 21 Comments · 12,276 views

When you try to install Windows Vista updates or components, you may experience the following symptoms:

  • When you try to install an update by using the Windows Update Web site, you receive an error message that includes the following error code:

    0×80073712

    The update does not install.

  • When you click Turn Windows features on or off in the “Programs and Features” Control Panel item, the Windows Features dialog box is empty. No features are shown.

When this problem occurs, a log entry that resembles the following may appear in the System log:

Log Name: System
Source: Microsoft-Windows-Servicing
Date: 2/5/2007 9:49:08 AM
Event ID: 4375
Task Category: None
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
Description:
Windows Servicing failed to complete the process of setting package xxxxxx (Software Update) into Default(Default) state

Event Xml:
<UserData>
<CbsPackageChangeState xmlns="http://manifests.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/windows/setup_provider">
<ErrorCode>0x80073712</ErrorCode>
</CbsPackageChangeState>
</UserData>

After this error occurs, you may be unable to install any other software updates.

Windows Vista Team Blog : Offline Files

January 30th, 2007 · No Comments · 158 views

Available since Windows 2000, but with some enhancements in Vista. Keep reading →

Best Buy Vista Video #1: Easier Than Ever

January 29th, 2007 · No Comments · 170 views

A short video showing a few of Vista’s navigation features. Keep reading →

Security Features vs. Convenience

January 24th, 2007 · No Comments · 252 views

Some interesting background on how/why security works the way it does in Vista. Keep reading →

Instant Viewer

January 23rd, 2007 · No Comments · 192 views

Owners of a Microsoft mouse can get an ‘Expose’ like display of their windows by clicking on their scroll wheel in Vista. Keep reading →

The 5 sins of Vista

January 23rd, 2007 · No Comments · 133 views

A great list of 5 examples of things Microsoft did not get right with Vista. Keep reading →

The Background on Backgrounds

January 23rd, 2007 · No Comments · 152 views

Everything you ever wanted to know about how desktop backgrounds work in Vista. Keep reading →

Understanding Windows Vista Paging File Size

January 21st, 2007 · No Comments · 230 views

Good information on how the Vista paging file works, and how to make changes. Keep reading →