Windows Vista Team Blog
Buy a PC Now, Upgrade to Windows Vista After Launch
Today we're announcing something you've all been waiting for -- information on the upgrade process...
Date: 10/24/2006
Microsoft LifeCam Support Coming for Windows Vista
I've noticed a few discussions out in the community on how Microsoft’s great new LifeCams don’t...
Date: 10/23/2006
Have You Seen the Windows Vista Tips and Tricks Website?
Looking for a handy resource for tips and tricks to get the most out of Windows Vista? No need to...
Date: 10/19/2006
IE7 for Windows XP Launches Today
After lots of late hours and a few pre-release builds, the IE Team is happy (and a bit relieved) to...
Date: 10/18/2006
eWeek Labs Praises Windows Vista’s UAC
eWeek Labs recently took some time to dig deeper into Windows Vista’s User Access Control (UAC),...
Date: 10/17/2006
Whatever happened to… ?
Over the past several months Microsoft has acquired some incredible desktop management technologies...
Date: 10/17/2006
Managing your Photos with Windows Vista
I have over 2 years' worth of digital camera photos taken from events and travels -- managing that...
Date: 10/16/2006
Windows Connections 2006: Are you ready for a new day?
More news for IT Pros from Alex Heaton: I wanted to let you know about an upcoming opportunity to...
Date: 10/14/2006
Visiting Digital Life this Week? Come by the Microsoft Blogger Lounge
If you find yourself in New York City this week, perhaps attending Digital Life, I invite you to...
Date: 10/11/2006
Virtual PC 2007 Beta: Free and Available Now
Alex Heaton has some news to share with Virtual PC 2007 beta that was released today. In his own...
Date: 10/11/2006
Closure of RC2, Feedback Handling in the New York Times, and Licensing Information for Windows
As you've probably already surmised, downloads of Windows Vista RC2 for the Customer Preview Program...
Date: 10/10/2006
More News on Windows Mobile Device Center Beta 3
You already know that a new version of the Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) Beta has been...
Date: 10/10/2006
Introducing Alex Heaton, Our New IT and Business Blogger
As we get close to the business availability of Windows Vista, we'll want to provide more...
Date: 10/10/2006
Windows Mobile Device Center for Windows Vista Now Available
Windows Mobile Program Manager Mel Sampat tells us that Windows Mobile Device Center (Beta 3) is...
Date: 10/06/2006
Windows Vista RC2 is now available to technical beta testers!
Today, Microsoft is excited to announce the availability of Windows Vista RC2 to Technical Beta...
Date: 10/06/2006
Examples of Fit-and-Finish in Build 5728
In Build 5728, we got to see examples of the kind of fit-and-finish the Windows Shell Team is making...
Date: 10/04/2006
Windows Vista Imaging and Installation Performance
PC World got the conversation going on installation times in Windows Vista. While they quote Jim...
Date: 10/02/2006
Windows Mobile Device Center Beta Coming Soon
A lot of folks have been pinging us with questions regarding release of the Windows Mobile Device...
Date: 09/28/2006
Understanding the Feature Design Process at Microsoft
Yet another fantastic post from Vinny Pasceri, Program Manager for the Windows Shell Team, appears...
Date: 09/27/2006
Another Update on Interim Windows Vista Build 5728: Japanese Version Available
Another follow-up to my original post on Build 5728: the Japanese download page for both 32- and...
Date: 09/26/2006
New York Times Reader Download Now Available to All
As a follow-up to last week's post on the WinFX version of the New York Times Reader, I've learned...
Date: 09/26/2006
Update on Interim Windows Vista Build 5728: 64-bit Version Available; Build Availability Window Closing Soon
Per my post from last week, I've got some news for you regarding the release of interim build 5728:...
Date: 09/26/2006
Interim Windows Vista Build 5728 Released Today
Today we released an interim build of Windows Vista, also known as an EDW, or External Developer...
Date: 09/22/2006
Update on Ability to Mute the Windows Vista Start-up Sound
We heard you loud and clear when it came to discussing our plans to include a default start-up sound...
Date: 09/22/2006
Check out the New York Times Reader for Windows Vista
You may have read about the Times Reader back in April when it was previewed at the American Society...
Date: 09/22/2006
Windows Experience Index: An In-Depth Look
Windows Experience Index: An In-Depth Look Introduction The Windows® Experience Index is a new...
Date: 09/22/2006
NewsGator to Utilize IE7 RSS Feed Store
Our friends at the Microsoft RSS Team Blog have pointed out the announcement by NewsGator’s Nick...
Date: 09/21/2006
Putting the Final Touches on Windows Vista's "Fit-and-Finish"
Over at the Windows Shell blog, Program Manager Vinny Pasceri explains the balance necessary to be...
Date: 09/21/2006
Windows Mobile Device Center and Vista RC1
An update from the Mobile and Embedded Devices Team: The Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC)...
Date: 09/19/2006
Is Windows Vista Ready? Scenario Voting Poses the Question
A message from my colleague Aseem on the Defect Prevention team: With the release of Windows Vista...
Date: 09/18/2006
Silicon Valley Campus Windows Vista Install Fair CLOSED
Regarding my post from last week, please note that the Silicon Valley Campus Install Fair is now...
Date: 09/17/2006
RC1 CPP Now Available to General Public
A quick update on CPP status: Windows Vista RC1 is now publicly available. This means that 32- and...
Date: 09/14/2006
Silicon Valley Campus Install Fair Invitation
The folks at the Silicon Valley Campus asked me to share the following invite with you. If you find...
Date: 09/14/2006
New Hardware for Windows Vista Unleashed
Microsoft has just announced the availability of three new pieces of hardware coming from MS...
Date: 09/14/2006
RC1 Public Availability Pending
I know I'm sounding like a broken record (just read my comments on previous posts relating to RC1),...
Date: 09/13/2006
New Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor Release Candidate
We've now updated the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor, enhancing its UI and device support in order to...
Date: 09/13/2006
Preventing Interrupted Presentations with Windows Vista
I know you've been there: you're giving a presentation and, having previously left a Windows...
Date: 09/12/2006
Windows Client Team Launches the Windows Shell Blog
The Windows Shell Team, responsible for Windows' core user interface, has launched a blog called...
Date: 09/12/2006
Clarification on Availability of the Windows Vista RC1 Customer Preview Program
Some sites out in the community have begun posting links to the Customer Preview Program (CPP)...
Date: 09/06/2006
UAC Improvements in Release Candidate 1
One of the areas of Windows Vista on which we've received the most feedback is User Account Control...
Date: 09/06/2006
Marking the Departure of Sr. VP Brian Valentine
Now that Windows Vista RC1 has shipped, Brian Valentine, Senior Vice President of Windows Core...
Date: 09/05/2006
Introducing "Gadget Corner" -- The Windows Vista Sidebar Blog
The Windows Sidebar Team has launched their very own blog called "Gadget Corner." Here, team members...
Date: 09/05/2006
It's Official: Windows Vista RC1 Is Complete
This just in: Platforms and Services Co-President Jim Allchin has just now posted an announcement...
Date: 09/01/2006
"Building" Windows Vista: A Podcast Interview with Sven Hallauer, Director of Windows Release Management
We were recently able to catch up with Sven Hallauer, Director of Release Management for Windows...
Date: 08/29/2006
Why a New Windows Vista Build Prior to RC1?
Per my post from late last week, Microsoft has placed build 5536 online for public download. Folks...
Date: 08/29/2006
See Windows Vista Running on Multiple GPUs
We've gotten lots of heat from the community for the lack of multi-GPU support in Windows Vista. No...
Date: 08/25/2006
Pre-RC1 Build Released
Last piece of news for tonight, this time from the Release Team: "We are pleased to announce the...
Date: 08/25/2006
Internet Explorer 7 RC1 Released for Windows XP SP2
(Almost got lost in all the excitement of today's news around HD-DVD support in Windows Vista.)...
Date: 08/25/2006