http://windows.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Windows GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-06-29T00:05:33Z Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:05:33 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://windows.about.com/b/2009/07/01/old-programs-dont-run-well-not.htm Do you have an older Windows program (perhaps from Windows 98 or XP) that does not work properly in Windows Vista? No problem. Try using a Windows utility called Compatibility... http://windows.about.com/b/2009/07/01/old-programs-dont-run-well-not.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:55:11 +0000 2009-07-01T19:55:11Z http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/29/windows-7-pre-sale-buy-now.htm The Windows 7 "Pre-Sale" or "Pre-Order" is on now until July 11th. The prices for these products are heavily discounted and a tremendous value. I encourage anyone who wants Windows... http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/29/windows-7-pre-sale-buy-now.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:05:33 +0000 2009-06-29T00:05:33Z http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/25/if-you-find-vista-difficult-youre-working-too-hard.htm Are you new to Windows Vista? Or have you had a tough time getting around in this operating system? Perhaps your last PC had Windows XP or 98 on it;... http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/25/if-you-find-vista-difficult-youre-working-too-hard.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:26:41 +0000 2009-06-25T00:26:41Z http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/24/vista-printing-saga-part-2.htm The last time I wrote about Vista printing problems I related three cases of inferior customer service and the realization that we are alone when it comes to fixing our... http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/24/vista-printing-saga-part-2.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:05:17 +0000 2009-06-24T00:05:17Z http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/22/microsoft-caves-to-opinion-extends-xp-availability-to-2011.htm "Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate customers will have the option to downgrade to Windows XP Professional from PCs that ship within 18 months following the general availability of Windows 7... http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/22/microsoft-caves-to-opinion-extends-xp-availability-to-2011.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:05:07 +0000 2009-06-22T00:05:07Z http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/15/make-microsoft-accountable-for-vista-sp2-problems.htm If you have any problems with a service pack, Microsoft has said that it will provide free support. Why not use this service and make them accountable? Readers have told... http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/15/make-microsoft-accountable-for-vista-sp2-problems.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:05:04 +0000 2009-06-15T00:05:04Z http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/11/the-windows-7-bargain-basement.htm For those who buy a computer with Windows Vista after June 26th, Windows 7 will be a free upgrade. That also applies to people buying Vista (Business, Home Premium and... http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/11/the-windows-7-bargain-basement.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:11:21 +0000 2009-06-11T14:11:21Z http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/10/installing-the-vista-sp2-upgrade-on-your-computer.htm This week I focus on installing the new Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade. The upgrade itself is fairly easy, but requires a bit of preparation (and better safe... http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/10/installing-the-vista-sp2-upgrade-on-your-computer.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:05:30 +0000 2009-06-10T00:05:30Z http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/08/vista-printing-saga-part-1.htm The other week I bought a new Toshiba laptop from BestBuy, complete with bells and whistles (most of which I will not use) and Vista Home Premium operating system. This... http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/08/vista-printing-saga-part-1.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:05:29 +0000 2009-06-08T00:05:29Z http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/03/netflix-and-windows-media-center-in-detail.htm This past week I had time to explore first hand the Netflix and Windows Media Center product alliance. I can sum it up in one word: Impressive. The output of... http://windows.about.com/b/2009/06/03/netflix-and-windows-media-center-in-detail.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:01:18 +0000 2009-06-03T00:01:18Z