Windows XP

Windows XP smartphone raises functionality questions 04/11/2009 08:39:00
The XPPhone smartphone runs on Windows XP and could start shipping as soon as December
A new smartphone that runs Windows XP and blends in PC features is starting to generate buzz, though some analysts are questioning its purpose and practicality.
Install Windows 7 on your netbook in under 30 minutes 19/10/2009 14:00:00
How to use a USB key to install Windows 7
While the easiest way to install Windows 7 on a netbook is by booting from an external DVD drive, it’s probably not worth spending $100 on a drive that you won’t use more than a few times. It’s much more economical to use a 4GB USB key, which will only set you back $10-15. And it will also be quicker and more convenient!
Ready for Windows 7? Here's how to deploy it right 06/10/2009 03:54:00
Windows 7 is right around the corner
Windows 7 is right around the corner. The official release date is Oct. 22, but some PC makers will ship it before then.
How to Upgrade to Windows 7 02/10/2009 00:18:00
Whether you're moving from Vista or from XP, we'll help you get up and running on Windows 7 without headaches.
Upgrading your operating system is always fraught with problems and anxiety, and quite often with disaster. But by taking the right precautions, gathering the needed materials, and hoping for the best while preparing for the worst, you can upgrade your PC without losing functionality or gaining gray hairs. I'm here to tell you how.
Microsoft: No TCP/IP patches for you, XP 15/09/2009 08:33:00
Won't fix flaws addressed in Vista, says firewall can stymie attacks
Microsoft late last week said it won't patch Windows XP for a pair of bugs it quashed Sept. 8 in Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.
Users abandon XP for Vista, Windows 7 02/09/2009 08:01:00
Metrics show biggest drop in XP share since late 2008; Windows 7 breaks 1% barrier
Maybe people are actually starting to tire of Microsoft's eight-year-old Windows XP.
Nvidia's new netbook platform aimed at old-school Windows XP 05/08/2009 10:45:00
ION LE bucks Windows 7 with price tag-focused mobile platform
Windows 7 may loom, but Nvidia Inc. is bucking the trend, releasing a second member of its ION graphics platform targeted at netbook and net-top PCs running Windows XP.
Software for virtualizing XP on Windows 7 now available 05/08/2009 04:57:00
Microsoft on Tuesday made available the Windows XP Mode Release Candidate for public download
Microsoft Tuesday released software that uses virtualization to allow people to run applications in Windows 7 as if they are running in XP, making it easier for applications written for older versions of the OS to run on Windows 7.
Microsoft details how to upgrade between Windows 7 SKUs 03/08/2009 05:24:00
Windows Anytime Upgrade lets people move from one version of Windows 7 to another without paying full price for the OS
Microsoft on Friday let users who want to upgrade from one version of Windows 7 to another know how they can do so.
FAQ: How to upgrade XP to Windows 7 14/07/2009 08:36:00
You skipped Vista for all the right reasons, but are you ready for 7?
If Microsoft wants Windows 7 to succeed, to do better than limp like Vista, it has to convince the majority of users to ditch their comfortable-as-an-old-shoe -- older than an old shoe, actually -- OS.
Windows 7 to feature XP mode for older applications 14/07/2009 04:24:00
The feature will allow people to run apps built for previous Windows versions as if they are using XP
Microsoft will include a feature that lets people run applications in a Windows XP mode on Windows 7 to ensure that applications not designed for the forthcoming OS can run on it, a company executive said Monday.
Speed up your Windows XP netbook 08/07/2009 04:47:00
While this leaves you with a plainer, less visually exciting Windows, it also lets your netbook devote its minimal processing power to more important things
Most modern desktops and laptops have power to spare, but netbooks are notoriously pokey. Consequently, you should turn off any operating-system features that can make your Lilliputian PC even slower.
A year after Windows XP's death, users keep it alive 01/07/2009 05:43:00
Despite Microsoft's insinuations, numbers show that Vista's adoption has been poor. Is it time to look forward to Windows 7?
A year ago today, Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows XP, no longer selling new copies in most venues. The June 30 kill date for XP followed a six-month outcry from users about Windows Vista, with demands that Microsoft keep XP available alongside Vista for the many users who were frustrated by ease-of-use, compatibility, and retraining issues.
How to get Windows 7 features on a Vista or XP system 23/06/2009 13:30:00
Windows 7 features like ISO image burning, Windows Search, and the great new Windows 7 Calculator are a big part of the new OS. Here's how you can get them--or features just as good--on your current Vista or XP system.
Vista received well-deserved criticism for bringing few noteworthy new features in its train when it arrived to take over from Windows XP. In contrast, Windows 7 offers plenty of new stuff to like. Fortunately, you can add many of these features to your Vista or XP machine by using downloads and Web services.
How to get Windows 7's look and feel on a Vista or XP machine 23/06/2009 13:21:00
Windows 7 takes interface improvements seriously, with such innovations as Aero Snap, shake response, and a pinnable taskbar. Here's how to upgrade your Vista or XP system with those smart new features.
Much of the excitement about Windows 7 relates to an assortment of user-interface improvements: a little eye candy here, a few window-management tweaks there. Below are some of the highlights, along with the tools you'll need to get them for your current OS.