Windows Vista News

The Vista saga has unfolded almost like a duplicate of what happened with Windows ME.  It’s not really a secret that Microsoft wants to sweep Vista under the rug like some unwanted dirt.  What does Windows 7 have in store for consumers?
Multi-Touch.  That’s right, the
only
new feature Microsoft is touting for Windows 7 is multi-touch.  You know, multi-touch like the iPhone/iPod Touch have.  Multi-touch like every single touchscreen device seems to have.

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The BenzInsider Team is giving away a copy of Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium to anyone who simply registers in our
Forum
. Please head over to the
registration page
and just follow the steps to enter the contest. You will have until Sept 30th to register.
Head over to our Forum and register to enter the contest!
Official Rules
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ZoneAlarm was at one time the most downloaded piece of software available across all categories, which raises the question- where is the version compatible with 64-bit Windows Vista?  The company that produces ZoneAlarm has stated several times that it will be available "in 2008," so what’s the story?
The 64-bit version of Vista includes significant security feature upgrades over the previous 32-bit kernel, which might account for the delay in release of a compatible ZoneAlarm, but the problem mostly lies in the fact that it’s much harder these days for third-party developers to create security software for the 64-bit version, according to

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Question: What grade would you give the Windows Vista operating system, and why (comments)?
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Readers’ comments:
■ I have Vista Ultimate … nice features and a few headaches.
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Windows Vista is designed to thwart malicious programs, but it often annoys experienced users with constant alerts about needing permission to continue when installing software or changing settings. To deactivate the warnings, go to Control Panel, then to User Accounts, and remove the check on the box next to “Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer.” Just make sure your PC’s security software is up to date.

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Embarcadero to upgrade Windows RAD tools Paul Krill 1 hour, 27 minutes ago San Francisco -
Embarcadero Technologies
next week plans to unveil next-generation CodeGear
rapid application development
(RAD) tools for Windows, featuring support for Microsoft's

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Windows Vista is designed to thwart malicious programs, but it often annoys experienced users with constant alerts about needing permission to continue when installing software or changing settings. To deactivate the warnings, go to Control Panel, then to User Accounts, and remove the check on the box next to “Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer.” Just make sure your PC’s security software is up to date.

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More than a third of new PC buyers downgrade Vista to XP, survey says

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