• Vista ReadyBoost doesn?t improve performance
  Apparently in some cases it even hurts performance.
  (tags: ReadyBoost )
• Mother’s ire puts Ballmer on defense over Vista
  Ballmer gets to defend Vista after a mother first installs, then uninstalls it for her daughter.
  (tags: PR Review )

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Apparently in some cases it even hurts performance. Keep reading →

New to the ITsVISTA site is a Forum, where you can chat with fellow Windows Vista users, ask questions, or just follow along with the conversation. Starting a forum isn’t easy, as not many people want to take part if there isn’t yet much content there. To help boost everyone’s interest, I’ll be giving away items periodically to participants in the ITsVISTA Forums. The first item will be a new KingMax 2GB Super Stick! Keep reading →

When you start a Windows Vista-based computer, you receive an error message that resembles the following:

*** STOP: 0×0000006F (parameter1, parameter2, parameter3, parameter4)
SESSION3_INITIALIZATION_FAILED

This problem occurs if the computer is using an onboard storage device or an external flash storage device that is managed by Windows ReadyBoost. This problem occurs only in certain hardware configurations.

Note: Some computers may use an onboard “integrated” flash storage device that uses Windows ReadyBoost to improve system performance. On such a system, you may not be aware that Windows ReadyBoost is running, because the configuration and operation are automatic.

• Microsoft Announces New Vista SKU Specifically for Virtual Deployment
  Yet another version of Vista to choose from. Thankfully, typical users won’t need to consider it in their options.
  (tags: Virtualization License )
• ReadyBoost Flash Drives Lack Significant Boost
  Unless you have a very fast USB drive, you may not be speeding up Vista with ReadyBoost.
  (tags: ReadyBoost )
• NVIDIA + Chutzpah = WTF?
  Nvidia + Vista = WOW NOW is what they’re saying. So far, most users would agree that it’s more like Nvidia + Vista = NO WOW
  (tags: Nvidia PR )
• 2-Step Vista UAC Hack Revealed
  It requires the user to provide elevated privileges, so it’s really a social engineering hack, more than a hack of Vista itself.
  (tags: Hack UAC )
• Microsoft Simplifies Home Computing with Windows Rally Technologies
  A press release covering the details of Vista’s Rally Technologies, which simplify configuring devices with Vista.
  (tags: Device Rally PR )
• NVIDIA ForceWare Release 158.43 Windows Vista 32-bit
  Another update to Nvidea ForceWare drivers. Many fixes, improved performance, and added support for other cards.
  (tags: Video Drivers Nvidia )
• The Windows Vista Security Blog is Back
  After a break, they’ll be posting regularly again. They include a link to a whitepaper called “Security Enhancements in Windows Vista”.
  (tags: Security Microsoft )
• SanDisk Solid State Drive Receives Windows Vista Certification
  Shouldn’t be long before you’ll be able to pop one of these in your laptop!
  (tags: Disk SanDisk Certification )
• A Sample Microsoft Security Bulletin
  How nice! Microsoft shares with us an example of what the new Security Bulletins will look like.
  (tags: Security Microsoft )

Unless you have a very fast USB drive, you may not be speeding up Vista with ReadyBoost. Keep reading →

A podcast about Vista tricks including how to use your USB key to boost system performance. Keep reading →

I recently got a 8GB flash drive to move around my portable apps, as well as some music, and simple data files. It’s bigger than I probably need for now, but I figure I’ll grow into it pretty quickly. Since I currently have a lot of free space on it, I figured why not put that space to use, and speed up my computer at the same time, so I turned on ReadyBoost. It’s simple, here’s how to do it: Keep reading →

A huge list (176 items when I viewed it) of USB and other flash memory devices that have been tested with Vista’s ReadyBoost. Keep reading →