The software giant, in an effort to help stem data losses and thefts that put consumers at risk, will offer a hard drive encryption tool with its Windows Vista operating system.
Can Microsoft's Bitlocker Save Us from Ourselves
ExtremeTech tried a few games under Windows Vista
With the next Windows version under intense scrutiny, Microsoft is out to make its cleanest sweep ever.
On the hunt for Vista bugs
The software giant, in an effort to help stem data losses and thefts that put consumers at risk, will offer a hard drive encryption tool with its Windows Vista operating system.
Microsoft Eyes Hard Drive Lockdown
Microsoft has said that the version of IE7 for Vista will differ slightly from the one for XP and down.
Microsoft Announces Internet Explorer 7+
Microsoft has updated the Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) for Beta 2 of Windows Vista and WinFX Runtime Components
Microsoft pulled off what might be the software development world's equivalent of horse racing's exotic trifecta last week, releasing beta versions of three major products simultaneously at the its annual Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC).
Vista, virtualization news dominate WinHEC
Review: Tests show inside-out improvement to the next-generation windows platform
Labs Has Its First Look at Longhorn Server
CoolTechZone.com posted their take on Windows Vista
Paul Thurrott takes a look at Vista's User Account Control
Supersite for Windows takes a look at Vista's 64-Bit support
Microsoft published rev. 2.5 of the Windows Vista Step-by-Step Guides for IT Professionals
Current version could be "misleading," is what hardware makers and others tell Microsoft.
Microsoft to refine Vista's PC rating tool
New Certified for Windows Vista logo program to label products optimized for Windows Vista; Windows Rally and native support for networked projectors will ease hardware setup and connectivity.
Microsoft Announces New Partner Initiatives for Windows Vista
Columnist Joli Ballew previews Windows Media Player 11 in Windows Vista, revealing an improved media library, redesigned interface, helpful shortcut menus, and a fast search tool for which you might just go crazy.
Community Article: The Windows Media Player 11 experience
Columnist Tony Northrup discusses getting your digital picture library under control with Windows Photo Gallery.
Community Article: Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista
Columnist Joli Ballew discusses managing and accessing your digital entertainment from your PC, TV, or even your Xbox 360!
Community Article: The Windows Media Center experience in Windows Vista
Columnist Tony Northrup discusses using Media Center for Windows Vista to view, edit, and print pictures from your TV, making digital photography an experience you can share with your whole family.
Community Article: Digital Pictures in Media Center for Windows Vista
Columnist Joli Ballew discusses managing your children's computer activities
with Windows Vista.
Community Article: Windows Vista Parental Controls
Learn about choosing a Windows Vista Capable PC for the Windows Vista edition and features that are right for you.
Windows Vista Capable PCs
Windows Vista Beta 2 is now available to Technical Beta, MSDN and TechNet members.
Developers: Get Windows Vista Beta 2!
Columnist Justin Harrison discusses Windows Defender, the next generation of
security technology.
Community Article: Keep Windows Vista Secure with Windows Defender
ATI has released a new Catalyst Beta Driver for Windows Vista Beta 2
Realtek has released new AC'97 Audio Codecs Drivers for Windows Vista Beta 2
nVidia has released new ForceWare 88.61 drivers for Windows Vista Beta 2
New nForce beta drivers for Windows Vista Beta 2 are now available
Forget Vista Basic. Microsoft's marketing campaign will pitch hard for people to choose the higher-end Windows update.
Microsoft primes PC buyers for Premium Vista
A feature by feature guide to Windows Vista Beta 2
A comprehensive feature by feature guide to the Beta release of Windows Vista. With contributions from people who actually worked on the product, this is the definitive resource to learn about Windows Vista. THe Product Guide is available as either a Microsoft Word download or the new XPS format, viewable from Windows Vista.
Windows Vista Beta 2 Product Guide
eWeek Labs gives the first look and reviews of Microsoft's latest Vista, Office and Longhorn Server betas. It is clearly make or break time for Microsoft.
Microsoft's Beta-fest : Vista, Longhorn and Office
Man behind development of newest Windows says there's still plenty of work to do before shipment.
Allchin: Still worried about Vista
Successor to Origami will look like the Windows XP-based tablet PC, but run the Vista update and hopefully cost less.
Microsoft lays plans for 'Vistagami' tablets
Microsoft unveiled new programs and technologies Tuesday to allow partners to prepare products to run on Windows Vista once it is available.
Microsoft launches Vista 'certified' partner plan
Windows Vista and its server counterpart are starting to go their separate ways. But come next fall, the two systems will converge.
Common code base for Vista, Longhorn Server
PCs have a way to go, despite advances in hardware and software aimed to bring PC technology into the living room.
AMD: Vista only a tiny step to convergence
Bill Gates says Microsoft has achieved a major milestone by releasing beta versions of three major products, Windows Vista, Office Systems 2007 and Windows Server Longhorn at the same time.
Vista, Word, Longhorn Betas Debut at WinHEC
Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows published a review on Windows Vista Beta 2
On Tuesday morning, Microsoft announced the imminent availability of Windows Vista Beta 2, build 5384 of the oft-delayed OS. Beta 2 will go out to beta testers, MSDN and TechNet subscribers, and Technology Adoption Program (TAP) customers sometime this week.
Microsoft Delivers Windows Vista Beta 2
Customers who want more information about what PCs will require to run Windows Vista will get some, but not much, from Microsoft at the company's conference for hardware engineers next week.
WINHEC -- Vista Get Ready program falls short, for some
The software giant has, for the first time, given PC owners detailed information on its minimum hardware requirements for Vista operating system in an effort to help them prepare for the OS' January 2007 arrival.
Microsoft Tells All on Vista's Hardware Needs
HEXUS is reporting that Windows Vista may be delayed again
U.S. government gives OK to Microsoft's search box plans for Vista, which have been criticized by rival Google.
Vista search seems fair, regulators say
Top engineer urges Vista team members to spend their weekend hunting down bugs. The reward? $100 per problem fixed.
Bounty for Vista coders who squish bugs at home
Thanks Mark for this one. The pre-registration for the public betas of Windows Vista, Office 2007, and Exhange Server 2007 is now online.
Momentum for games on Windows accelerates with new showcase games, breakthrough DirectX graphics technology and Xbox Live online gaming capabilities.
Microsoft Announces Spectacular Windows Vista Title Lineup
Vista's new security features will make for such a disruptive user experience that business users might want to steer clear of the operating system for the time being, according to Yankee Group.
Vista set to alienate business users
Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows posted the first part of their Windows Vista Build 5381 Screenshot Gallery
Windows XP successor will largely eliminate the need to run separate antispyware or firewall software, according to a new analyst report.
Report: Vista to hit antispyware, firewall markets
WinFuture posted 57 screenshot of Windows Vista Build 5381
Windows Vista Build 5381 Screenshots
Ramblings of a Computer Guru is reporting that Microsoft has released Windows Vista Build 5381.1
A research note released this week from Gartner Inc. predicts that Microsoft Corp. will miss its target to ship Windows Vista on PCs by January 2007. According to Gartner, Vista won't be broadly available to customers until the second quarter of 2007
Gartner: Vista won't ship until Q2 2007
