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Service Pack 2 Beta for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Released To Testers - Robert McLaws: Windows Vista Edition

SP2 is available for testing to those with invites… (more…)

What software should I install on my PC? | Windows Vista for Beginners

Some great software recommendations for your Vista PC, some from me! (more…)

The Official Windows Vista Blog Gets a Makeover - Robert McLaws: Windows Vista Edition

As the Apple commercial suggests, Microsoft is distancing itself from the toxic name ‘Vista’. More evidence can be found now with the “Windows Vista Blog” now just being called the “Windows Blog”. (more…)

How to Update Windows Vista SP1 to SP2 - Windows Vista Help Forum

As was possible with SP1, you can trick Windows Update into downloading SP2. A little registry work is required, and you’ll be running the latest bits! (more…)

Microsoft to release Vista SP2 beta to more testers next week | All about Microsoft | ZDNet.com

Mary Jo says we can expect SP2 to ship in early 2009 if all goes well. (more…)

Windows Vista Team Blog : Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta

SP2 Beta will be available to some on Oct 29th. It includes Windows Search 4, Bluetooth 2.1 support, Blu-Ray support, Windows Connect Now, and support for exFAT file system. (more…)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 – Critical: Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (958644)

An out of band security release that deals with a vulnerability in the Server service that could allow an attacker to run code. The update is listed as ‘Important’ for Vista. (more…)

Testers get invites to SP2 betas for Vista, Windows Server 2008 | All about Microsoft | ZDNet.com

The Neowin website is reporting that SP2 invitation are going out. Some are already testing, others will get an opportunity in the next four weeks. SP2 is said to be delivered before Windows 7, so it should be in the next year or less. It will include Windows Search 4, support for VIA 64-bit CPU, and Bluetooth support. (more…)

Microsoft aiming to deliver Vista SP2 before Windows 7 | All about Microsoft | ZDNet.com

It seems only yesterday we were installing SP1, and now more talk about SP2 is in the wild. Expect it within a year, before Windows 7 hits the shelves. (more…)

Transform your Windows Vista into a Mac OS X Leopard - Part 2 | Windows Vista for Beginners

More details on how to make your Vista install look like OS X. A great way to get that Mac look so many people seem to like, yet be able to run the worlds applications. (more…)