Microsoft to Release Windows Vista To Manufacturing (RTM) on Oct. 25
Microsoft could be ready to release Windows Vista to manufacturing as early as next week, a milestone that would signify the end of a protracted development process.
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19.10.2006 Final Version of Mozilla Firefox 2 Will Be Released Oct. 24
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 is in final version; now its largest competitor will be also.
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22.10.2006 Windows 7 launch meet up and give-away, New York Oct 22
Neowin is planning on joining a very special Windows 7 party in New York next week on October 22, Windows 7 launch day.
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15.10.2009 Windows Media Player 11 release pushed to Tuesday Oct 30th
Windows Media Player 11, originally scheduled to be released in a final version to the public today, was pushed back to Tuesday Oct. 30th.
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25.10.2006 Windows 7 E Full Version at Upgrade Prices, but No Upgrade SKU
With a new edition of Windows 7 tailored especially for Europe, Microsoft revealed that with this release of its Windows client, it was doing things differentially.
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25.6.2009 Microsoft postpones Winhec 2008 to Fall 2008
Microsoft announced that WinHEC 208 will not be held in the spring as previous years, but in the fall (October probably) of 2008.
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17.11.2007 An easier upgrade to Vista is foreseen
For most people, the normal time to upgrade to a new operating system is when they get a new computer.
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30.5.2006 Windows Vista - Anytime Upgrade
Yesterday, Windows Vista blog announced how windows anytime upgrade works.Current windows users can purchase and download a digital key to upgrade to a more feature-rich edition of Windows Vista.
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21.1.2007 How to Upgrade to another edition of Windows Vista
If you want more features in Windows Vista, you can upgrade to another edition. You can either buy an upgrade disc at a retail store or use Windows Anytime Upgrade to buy the upgrade online, and then use your Windows Anytime Upgrade disc or the Windows installation disc to complete the process.
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21.1.2 Vista upgrade workaround revealed
An IT professional claims to have discovered a way of upgrading to a full version of Vista from scratch, while only paying the cost of an upgrade for an earlier version of Windows.
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14.2.2007 Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0
Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is designed to help Windows XP users identify whether their PCs are ready for an upgrade to Windows Vista, which edition of Windows Vista meets their needs, and which features of Windows Vista will be able to run on their PCs.
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18.2.2007 Should You Upgrade from Vista to XP SP3?
Windows Vista was released to manufacturing and to businesses in November 2006, and the operating system hit the shelves only at the end of January 2007.
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27.12.2007 How to Upgrade Vista SP1 to Windows 7
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Release Candidate 1 has been released to Microsoft Connect, MSDN, Technet subscribers, and it’s also available for free download in Windows Update. Because, make no mistake about it, Windows 7 will grow its installed base for the most part to the detriment of its precursors.
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28.2.2009 Tell Hasta la Vista to XP - Time to Upgrade to Vista SP1
Like it or not, this is the right time not only to upgrade to Windows Vista Service Pack 1 but also to tell hasta la vista to Windows XP.
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30.6.2008 Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor Beta
It looks like Microsoft wants to make sure you know if your computer is ready for Windows Vista. Currently, the beta only works on Windows XP systems. Chances are, if you are running something older than Windows XP, your computer won?t run Windows Vista anyways. It?s nice to see a downloadable tool in advance. So that you do not have to buy Windows Vista and then find out your computer won't run it.
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18.5.2006 Want To Upgrade Vista Without Visiting The Store? No Problem
Microsoft testers are getting an early look at new functionality designed to allow users to upgrade to more powerful and, presumably, more expensive versions of Vista.
Microsoft is testing a new Windows upgrade mechanism, known as Windows Anytime Upgrade. A first iteration of the technology is integrated into the February CTP (Community Technology Preview) releases of Vista that went to testers starting the week of Feb. 20.
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7.3.2006 Microsoft Upgrade Planning for Windows Vista
You can upgrade from your current edition of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 to a corresponding or better edition of Windows Vista by purchasing and installing an upgrade copy of Windows Vista.
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31.7.2006 Vista upgrade invalidates your XP key
If you choose to purchase an upgrade version of Windows Vista to upgrade XP, you will no longer be able to use that version of XP.
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30.1.2007 Microsoft ignores Vista upgrade loophole
Microsoft will not close a loophole that offers consumers a cheaper way to upgrade to Windows Vista.
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7.2.2007 Hidden Costs of a Windows Vista Upgrade
The shiny, new Windows Vista beckons, and an upgrade is mighty tempting. But before you take the plunge, be aware that you may end up forking out a lot more money than just the cost of an operating system upgrade.
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12.2.2007 No cheap upgrade to Vista for Mac users
After years of delays and billions in development and marketing efforts, it would seem that Microsoft Corp. would want anyone who possibly can to buy its new Windows Vista operating system.
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23.2.2007 Microsoft: Some Computers Cannot Upgrade to Windows Vista
Microsoft has published a list of computers from the Tokyo-based manufacturer Toshiba that cannot upgrade to Windows Vista. The Redmond Company offers no explanation why no less than
13 models of Toshiba computers cannot be upgraded to Windows Vista.
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25.4.2007 Microsoft to force users to upgrade to Vista for Halo 2
If you're a Halo 2 fan then brace yourself...
Microsoft has the sheer audacity to expect PC gamers to upgrade to Windows Vista in order to be able to play Halo 2 for PC.
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9.2.2006 Microsoft Helps Those Upgrade to Vista from a Legacy OS
Microsoft launched a page that clearly explains how to upgrade your existing system in-place from a legacy Windows OS to any Windows Vista version; or, in the case of certain systems, whether you'll need to perform a completely clean installation.
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20.7.2006 OEMs Unveil Their Windows Vista Upgrade Plans
The leading OEMs have unveiled their Vista upgrade plans, and so far Dell is the only vendor planning to charge some customers who buy certain PCs this holiday season for the move.
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27.10.2006 No Vista Ultimate upgrade: has Microsoft lost the plot?
Microsoft as predicted months ago finally announced last week that it would allow PC buyers from now until March when Windows Vista is released to the public to upgrade for a substantial discount or for free, depending on the version.
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30.10.2006 Amazon features signature edition Vista upgrade
Ever wanted a copy of Windows signed by the Chairman himself? Now Amazon is giving you that chance.
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6.1.2007 Vista Hands On #4: Clean install with an upgrade key
I've been reading
the breathless reports this week about the "Vista upgrade loophole." Most of it is typical echo-chamber stuff, and most of the reports I've read so far have gotten the basic facts wrong.
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19.2.2007 Microsoft Cooks the Next Must Have(!) Free Upgrade for Windows Vista
Microsoft is currently cooking what it refers to as the next must have free upgrade for the Windows platform, targeting specifically Windows Vista and Windows XP. The announcement came from Kevin Johnson, Microsoft President, Platforms and Services Division during his address at the Financial Analyst Meeting 2007.
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30.7.2007 Microsoft Exec Rages Against Vista Upgrade Hack
Sarcasm can be a powerful tool, and a Microsoft (NSDQ:MSFT) executive recently wielded it against industry sources who claim that a loophole exists in one of the software giant's licensing policies.
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15.4.2008Will your PC run Windows
Vista? Download the Windows
Vista Upgrade Advisor
The Windows Vista Upgrade
Advisor is an application that
you can run on your current
Windows XP-based computer to
find out if it's ready for an
upgrade to Windows Vista...
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25.05.2006Microsoft recommends upgrade to Vista before Windows 7
As Windows 7 gets ready for its next release, it could be already hurting Vista's remaining chances with businesses and organizations. Microsoft
has started to push Vista to its corporate customers. Earlier this month Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer warned companies to upgrade from XP. Following
Ballmer, Gavriella Schuster, Senior Director in Windows Product Management group urges businesses to upgrade to Windows Vista now, even if they plan
to move to Windows 7 when it ships. Schuster argues that the benefits of Vista upgrade would outweigh the costs of upgrading to Vista and urges
companies to start Windows 7 Beta testing as soon as possible.
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12.02.2009Research indicates Windows Server 2008 could flop
Research indicates that Windows Server 2008 could be just as big a flop in the enterprise as Windows Vista. In a survey of 687 IT professionals
conducted by Network World, half of them said that they have no plans whatsoever to upgrade to Windows Server 2008 at any time after it launches in
February.
This compares to 13 percent that said they would upgrade in the first 12 months after its release; 9 percent that plan
to upgrade 13 - 24 months after release: a mere 8% that say they'll roll out Windows Server 2008 after they finish rolling out Vista; and 19% that
say they have just begun to think about their plans.
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01.12.2007Microsoft: Upgrade Your Vista Betas
Microsoft reminded users of
Windows Vista beta builds
Tuesday that their operating
system will expire on May 31.
However, those running the
free pre-release copies of
Vista may be happy to discover
they can simply purchase a
cheaper Upgrade version of the
OS...
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25.04.2007Windows Anytime Upgrade: Digital Distribution To End
Microsoft had this to say on its website: "In an effort to streamline the Windows Anytime Upgrade experience for our customers and open the program
to additional markets worldwide, Microsoft and its partners have decided to end digital product key distribution on February 20, 2008."
With Windows Anytime Upgrade, customers could upgrade to another version of Vista by purchasing a digital product key. Microsoft has now decided to
stop distributing product keys online. Those who now want to upgrade, will have to buy a Windows Anytime Upgrade Kit from a local retailer or from
Microsoft.
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11.02.2008Gartner: Wait Until 2008 to
Adopt Vista
Research firm Gartner made
waves Friday by telling
clients in a note that there
was no compelling reason for
most businesses to upgrade to
Windows Vista until 2008 -- or
even later. However,
Microsoft's response to the
scathing analysis may shock
many: it called the report
"balanced."..
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14.11.2005Free Windows 7 Professional at launch events across the US
Starting September 28 through November 4 Microsoft is hosting free Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 and Exchange Server 2010 launch events across the United
States as part of the "New Efficiency" marketing campaign. Attendants of the event will get a free copy of Windows 7 Professional while supplies
last. Here are the list of cities the launch event will be at and the dates the event will be held: * Atlanta - Sep. 28 * Baltimore - Nov. 9
* Boston - Oct. 5 * Chicago - Oct. 20 * Cleveland - Oct. 12 * Dallas - Nov. 4 * Denver - Sep. 24 * Detroit - Oct. 28 *
Houston - Nov. 9 * Kansas City - Nov.
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16.08.2009Vista Hardware Assessment Tool Addresses Upgrade Dilemmas
Perhaps the most oft-asked
question by consumers with
regard to whether they should
adopt Windows Vista is whether
their six-month-old or older
hardware is too obsolete for
Vista to make good use of it.
This morning, Microsoft
released for free download the
XP version of its Vista
Hardware assessment tool,
whose aim is to tell consumers
what they may need to upgrade
in order to put the best
polish on those heavily
anticipated exclamations...
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21.02.2007Microsoft Details Vista
Upgrade Paths
With Windows Vista nearing its
first release candidate in
preparation for a final launch
early next year, Microsoft is
providing more details about
possible upgrade paths. Of
note: Windows 2000 cannot be
upgraded to Vista...
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01.08.2006McAfee: Businesses will dodge Vista in 2008
Vista uptake is unlikely to increase dramatically during 2008, according to security vendor McAfee, who said that businesses are "leery" of
upgrading from current Microsoft operating systems.
One reason businesses have not been keen to upgrade to Vista is the hardware
that is needed to handle the resource-hungry operating system, David Marcus, security research manager for McAfee Avert Labs, told ZDNet Australia
sister site ZDNet.co.uk.
"In 2007 there has been less than 10 percent market penetration for Vista," said Marcus. "There
hasn't been a huge adoption. Most people haven't upgraded because of the hardware upgrade needed."
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20.11.2007Understanding Windows 7 upgrade paths
Windows 7 has already earned itself a blue ribbon, and it isn't even in stores yet. Many Vista users will migrate to Redmond's latest and
greatest operating system in search of greener pastures, and countless Windows XP laggards will be lured from the woodwork by Windows 7's polish.
Microsoft will be granting both XP and Vista users the right to buy "Upgrade" versions of Windows 7 which run for considerably less money. But in
terms of how you can perform an upgrade on a machine already running Windows, for some the in-place upgrade option will make the experience seamless;
all your programs, files and settings will remain untouched coming from certain versions of Vista.
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03.09.2009Windows 7 upgrade details leak out
A document has leaked out that details the upgrade plans for users who purchase PC's with Vista this summer. According to the document obtained
by Tech Arp titled " The Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program Rev 2.1" states that computers purchased after July 1st will be eligible to upgrade to
Windows 7 free of charge. The plan will follow in a similar path the Windows XP and Vista transition occurred. The idea behind the plan is to not
prohibit people from purchasing computers as they wait for Windows 7 to be launched.
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12.02.2009Microsoft Closes Vista Upgrade Loophole
Many computer users prefer to
install their operating system
"clean" by simply
using their old Windows disc
to verify they own a copy of
the software. However, that
appears to no longer be
possible using an Upgrade
version of Windows Vista...
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30.01.2007Windows 7: Vista Upgrade & Anytime Upgrade overview
So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7: HomeGroup Overview Windows 7:
BitLocker To Go & Biometric improvements overview Windows 7: Easy Connect Windows 7: Problem Steps Recorder Windows 7: Action Center Overview Windows
7: User Account Control (UAC) Overview Windows 7: Calibate Your Display Windows 7: Federated Search Windows 7: Device Stage Windows 7: Internet
Explorer 8 Overview Over the next few weeks we will be adding many more focus items on Windows 7 including Touch, Windows 7 networking and media
enhancements. Stay tuned for the ultimate Windows 7 focus from Neowin.net. Here is an overview of Windows Vista to Windows 7 Beta upgrade.
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13.01.2009Windows 7 upgrade chart available
Microsoft has made available the official Windows 7 Upgrade chart, via allthingsd which indicates which previous versions of Windows are available for
an in-place upgrade to Windows 7, and to which version they can upgrade. You can view the chart below: As you can see from just a glance at the
chart, it's relatively confusing. Windows 7 offers no direct upgrade path from XP, which was announced very early on in the Windows 7 development
life cycle. Very specific upgrade paths from other versions of Windows Vista exist also. You can perform a "Custom Install" which is pretty much a
clean install, but you have the option to install Windows 7 to another disk without overwriting data.
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10.08.2009IT managers share Windows Vista install plans
Few Windows shops had plans for Windows Vista migrations in 2007, and it appears that there may also be little interest well into next year.
Of more than 200 responses from IT managers to an online survey conducted by SearchWinIT.com, 37.3 % said they had no plans whatsoever in
place to install Vista, while 7.6 % said they would begin adding the new desktop OS in the first quarter of 2008, and 8.5 % expect to begin the
upgrade in Q2 2008.
Application compatibility was the primary concern for the IT shops, with 55.2 % citing it as the biggest
Vista upgrade issue. This was in line with the runner-up concern, third-party application support, which 48.5 % said is stalling their migration
plans.
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30.11.2007Microsoft Announces low-cost upgrades to Windows Vista
Microsoft Corp. today
announced programs to provide
holiday shoppers with low-cost
upgrades to Windows Vista and
the 2007 Microsoft Office
release with the purchase of a
new Windows Vista Capable
personal computer. Microsoft
is working with participating
computer manufacturers and
system builders that plan to
sell PCs loaded with Windows
XP or pre-installed with 2003
Microsoft Office software to
make the Express Upgrade to
Windows Vista and Microsoft
Office Technology Guarantee
programs available to
consumers and small businesses
from Oct. 26, 2006, through
March 15, 2007.
"Our customers can shop for
a new PC with confidence this
holiday season because of the
Express Upgrade to Windows
Vista and Office Technology
Guarantee programs," said
Mike Sievert, corporate vice
president of Windows Client
Marketing at Microsoft.
"These programs ensure people
will have a great experience
with their Windows XP-based
PCs today, and an even better
one when Windows Vista and the
2007 Microsoft Office release
become available."
A number of computer
manufacturers worldwide have
confirmed plans to participate
in the Express Upgrade to
Windows Vista program. PCs
carrying the Windows Vista
Capable logo may be eligible
for the program, but upgrade
offers will vary among PC
makers. The upgrade to Windows
Vista may be offered for free
or at a discounted price
(shipping and handling charges
may also apply), and customers
should check with PC makers
for their specific offers.
Consumers can also visit
http://www.w
indowsvista.com/expressupgrade
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25.10.2006Windows 7 Upgrade Program shifts to June 26, 2009
TechARP has come up with a new revised schedule of Microsoft's Windows 7 Upgrade Program. The Upgrade Program shifts to an early date from June
28, 2009 to June 26, 2009 now. According to the new schedule, end users who purchase PCs pre-installed with Vista between the dates June 26, 2009 to
January 31, 2010 are eligible for a free Windows 7 upgrade. According to TechARP, this slight adjustment was done at the request of many OEMs to allow
for better sales over the first weekend of the Program. It is not possible for Windows XP users to upgrade to Windows 7 unlike Windows Vista users.
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25.03.2009The Secret Windows Vista Upgrade - Explained
There is a well known Windows
Vista Upgrade secret in the IT
community. In this article I
talk about it and the possible
legal implications! Please
take this article "as-is" I
provide no warranty of any
kind by providing this
information. Well to be honest
it is no big secret as you can
find this information anywhere
online and many Microsoft
staff must also know about it
as they created this process!
The "secret" is that the
setup program (setup.exe) in
Windows Vista's upgrade
version will accept an
installed copy of XP, W2K, or
an un-activated copy of Vista
itself as evidence of a
previous installation.
...and it is this last
option that enables you to
perform a "clean install" of
an upgrade version of Windows
Vista to any formatted or
unformatted hard drive!
Basically you are installing
Windows Vista twice to take
advantage of this trick.
Is This Windows Vista
Upgrade Secret Legal? Probably
not. I am no legal expert but
I am guessing this will
violate some part of the
Windows Vista EULA (End User
Licence Agreement.) BUT
Microsoft have created this
process.... It is not
something you have to try and
crack in their software or run
a third party application to
perform this process... Their
development team created it.
Which kind of begs the
question WHY?
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15.02.2007The Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program
Tech ARP has a
collection of dates regarding Microsoft's update program. The
upgrade program concerns upgrade paths from Windows Vista to Windows 7, and basically entails that when you buy a Windows Vista machine after July 1
2009, you will get a free upgrade to Windows 7 once it's released. The data also confirm a number of versions for Windows 7.
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