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PC demand did not grow significantly after Windows 7 launch, say PC vendors
digitimes.com — Monica Chen, Taipei; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES [Friday 6 November 2009] Demand for PCs and hardware did not turn strong after the launch of Windows 7 in late October and is unlikely to do so in 2009 due to most Windows Vista users not needing to ... (more) PC demand did not grow significantly after Windows 7 ...
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techarp.com — ED#113 : Microsoft Windows 7 Installation Woes! Amidst the many favourable reports of Windows 7 beta, many techies were eager to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7. After all, those who tested it were enthusiastic enough to label it as "the ... (more) " + Title + "

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Week in Microsoft: Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Live 4.0 rumors
91 minutes ago at Ars Technica
ATI Catalyst 9.11 Beta Leaked for Windows Vista/7 and XP
Microsoft Windows 7 Installation Woes! Editorial
10 hours ago at DV Hardware
MS to fix three critical issues Tuesday 10th Nov
24 hours ago at DriverHeaven.net
Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, According to NPD
npd.com — Top-Selling Windows 7 SKUs (based on units week ending 10/24) Average Selling Price 1 Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade $76 2 Windows 7 Pro Upgrade $147 3 Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack 3 User Upgrade $149 (more) Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, ...
Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234%
windowsteamblog.com — It has been quite amazing to watch the global excitement build around Windows 7, especially during a tough economic climate. It was just a few short weeks ago that we learned about Windows 7 outselling the UK's "own" Harry Potter. In Japan, anxious ... (more) Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234%
How to get rid of Vista/Windows 7 Security Notifications (UAC)
How to get rid of Vista/Windows 7 Security Notifications (UAC)
revhardware.com — I am going to cover one of the most common things I hear from people. That they are absolutely sick of having their PC come up and say "Windows needs your permission to continue" for the smallest little changes on their Windows Vista/7 based systems. (more) How to get rid of Vista/Windows 7 Security Notifications ...
Windows 7 crushed Vista in early launch sales
techspot.com — By now, nearly everyone can agree that Windows 7 is at the very least a marginal improvement over Windows Vista, so its success comes as no surprise. According to research by NPD Group, Microsoft sold 234% more boxed versions of Windows 7 than it did Vista during the first couple days of sales. ... (more) Windows 7 crushed Vista in early launch sales
Shattered Horizon Now Available!
store.steampowered.com — Futuremark Games Studio has released their first ever title on Steam: Shattered Horizon ! This multiplayer first-person shooter is played entirely in zero gravity. A catastrophic explosion on the Moon has filled near-Earth space with billions of tons ... (more) Shattered Horizon Now Available!
Weekend tech reading: DirectX 11 comes to Windows Vista
techspot.com — DirectX 11 comes to Vista Microsoft launched Windows 7 with full DirectX 11 support, but until now, Vista users running ATI's newest 5000 series cards were left out in the cold. It's not like you've been waiting months to play the newest DX11 titles, but at least you now have the comfort of ... (more) Weekend tech reading: DirectX 11 comes to Windows Vista
ATI Catalyst™ Legacy Display Driver
support.amd.com — AMD has moved a number of DX9 ATI Radeon™ graphics accelerators products to a legacy driver support structure. This change impacts Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Linux distributions. AMD has moved to a legacy software support structure for these ... (more) ATI Catalyst™ Legacy Display Driver
ASUS UL80Vt First Look: Mobility Redefined
ASUS UL80Vt First Look: Mobility Redefined
anandtech.com — We give our initial impressions of the ASUS UL80Vt, the first in what promises to be a long line of Windows 7 laptops. The bar has just been set.... (more) ASUS UL80Vt First Look: Mobility Redefined
DirectX11 Released For Windows Vista
DirectX11 Released For Windows Vista
anandtech.com — For those of you sticking with Vista, Microsoft has finally officially released DirectX 11 for Vista, after having spent the last couple of months in beta. This final release looks to be the same as the last beta released earlier this month. The ... (more) DirectX11 Released For Windows Vista
Windows 7 Performance Guide
Windows 7 Performance Guide
anandtech.com — After nearly a year of serious waiting, the next Windows is here. Its arrival puts a stake in Vista, and may finally be what Microsoft needs to put XP to bed.... (more) Windows 7 Performance Guide
AMD Clarifies Driver Support on DX9 Only Hardware in Win7
hardocp.com — On Wednesday we posted about DX9 only cards receiving legacy driver support status under Windows 7. AMD s Terry Makedon sets the record straight and clarifies what exactly this means for DX9 only video cards under Windows 7. WDDM1.1 (Windows Display ... (more) AMD Clarifies Driver Support on DX9 Only Hardware in Win7
ATI Limits Official Windows 7 Support to DirectX 10 Graphics Cards
xbitlabs.com — ATI Officially Does Not Support DirectX 9 Graphics Cards Under Windows 7 (more) ATI Limits Official Windows 7 Support to DirectX 10 ...
Windows 7 Installation & Boot Comparison vs Vista (HD) (video)
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Windows 7 Installation & Boot Comparison vs Vista (HD) (video)
youtube.com — We take you through an installation of the new Windows 7 and a side by side comparison of booting compared to Vista:) Stay tuned for a full review!For all th... (more) Windows 7 Installation & Boot Comparison vs Vista ...
ATI Catalyst™ Display Driver
support.amd.com — AMD has moved a number of DX9 ATI Radeon™ graphics accelerators products to a legacy driver support structure. This change impacts Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Linux distributions. AMD has moved to a legacy software support structure for these ... (more) ATI Catalyst™ Display Driver
AMD dumps DirectX 9 card support under Windows 7
AMD dumps DirectX 9 card support under Windows 7
fudzilla.com — Image Get a new one We were surprised to see that customer oriented AMD has decided to leave its all DirectX 9 supporters hanging. According to AMD's support site, its DirectX 9 cards won t be officially supported under Windows 7. AMD says: "Note: ... (more) AMD dumps DirectX 9 card support under Windows 7
Alienware Aurora ALX Gaming System Review
hothardware.com — Processor Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 975 3.33GHz 8MB Cache Motherboard Alienware MicroATX LGA 1366 Intel X58 Motherboard Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition SP1 Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Memory Corsair Dominator 6GB ... (more) Alienware Aurora ALX Gaming System Review
Download details: Update for Windows Vista (KB971512)
microsoft.com — This download is available to customers running genuine Microsoft Windows . Please click the Continue button to begin Windows validation. As described in our privacy statement , Microsoft will not use the information collected during validation to ... (more) Download details: Update for Windows Vista (KB971512)
Microsoft Retail Stores Feature "Crapware-Less" Signature PCs
Microsoft Retail Stores Feature "Crapware-Less" Signature PCs
technologyexpert.blogspot.com — "Crapware" is the term used to describe all the trial, demo, or other useless software frequently loaded on a PC when you buy it from a manufacturer such as Dell or HP. So much of it is installed that many consider such PCs as "crapped up," hence the name. Interestingly, in their Scottsdale ... (more) Microsoft Retail Stores Feature "Crapware-Less" ...
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