Vista Service Pack 1

March 21, 2008 by  
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I just finished installing Windows Vista Service Pack 1.  This blog will document my experience with SP1.  I will have information about the issues that have been resolved or discovered as a result of the service pack installation.

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Microsoft Vista: What It Means to Your Business

March 9, 2008 by  
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With Microsoft’s latest operating system (OS) incarnation, Windows Vistaâ„¢, touted as a true next-generation blend of hardware, software and user experience, there’s a lot of hype to live up to. The big question for business now is: has it been worth the wait? The answer? It has.

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Demystifying Firewalls

March 9, 2008 by  
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A firewall refers to several types of hardware and software, and involves multiple different technical approaches. Firewalls are available for both business and home use, as freeware, and are even built into most standard operating systems.

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Is your Windows 2003 Server missing memory?

March 7, 2008 by  
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From my past experience I have noticed a lot of servers do not recognize all the memory that is physically installed.  I recently did an installation for a client where only 3.5 GB of RAM was recognized by Windows.

 

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Make search functions run faster.

March 6, 2008 by  
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By default, Windows Vista scans thru every folder and file that stored
on your hard drive when you search. One way to speed-up searching in
your Start Menu applications is limiting the results.

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Built-In System Diagnostics

March 6, 2008 by  
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Windows Vista can self-diagnose a number of common problems, including
failing hard disks, memory problems, and networking issues.

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