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Upgrading to Windows 7 – the All Programs fix by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

For any move to a newer Windows operating system, you’re are going to want to do a clean installation and then migrate your files and apps.  That’s the recommendation. However, some may be inclined to just do an in-place upgrade.  It happens...

Compare Windows 7 with Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP SP3 by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

This chart gives a great overview of features between the last 3 version of Windows.   Click the image to view regular size…   Read More...

Windows Vista Resource Kit, Second Edition for free! by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

For 25 years, Microsoft Press books have focused on helping you take your skills and knowledge to the next level. Celebrate our 25th Anniversary with a "Free e-book of the Month" offer! Simply sign up for the Microsoft Press Book Connection...
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Microsoft kicks fake security software off 400,000 PCs - Network World by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

  In the second month of a campaign against fake security software, Microsoft has booted the rogue application "Antivirus 2009" from almost 400,000 PCs, the company recently claimed. December's version of the Malicious Software Removal...
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Ultimate Windows Tweaker - Tweak UI For Windows Vista by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Tweeted by @aclendenen today. http://www.winvistaclub.com/Ultimate_Windows_Tweaker.html Read More...
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Get NTBackup back on Vista by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Miss NTBackup? – the simple Microsoft backup utility you were used to with Windows XP? Daniel Petri shows you how to install the Windows XP version of NTBackup on your Windows Vista installation. http://www.petri.co.il/installing_windows_xp_ntbackup_on_windows_vista...
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Windows Vista Performance series by Mark Russinovich by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Part 1: Windows Springboard Series- Windows Vista Myths and Realities Part 2: Windows Springboard Series- Configuring Windows Vista for Performance - Part 2 of 2 Part 3: Windows Springboard Series- Tips and Tricks for optimal Windows Vista Performance...
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Out-of-band patch marked Critical by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Bulletin Identifier Windows Bulletin Maximum Severity Rating Critical Impact of Vulnerability Remote Code Execution Detection Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart...
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Microsoft finds published exploit of Vista privilege elevation hole by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

http://www.myitforum.com/absolutenm/templates/IndustryNews.aspx?articleid=5792&zoneid=71 Read More...
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Windows 7 – second verse same as the first by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Winfuture.de has posted screen shots for Windows 7.  Not much different than Windows Vista… http://winfuture.de/screenshots/Windows-7-Meilenstein-3-Build-6.1.6801-3540-1.html Read More...
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My copy of “Deploying and Administering Windows Vista” just showed up… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Do you have your copy yet?  Click the book image to read more about it… I’ll be going through this when I have some time and I’ll let you know how it is.  My buddy Bob Kelly ( appdeploy.com / KACE ) sent me a complimentary copy to review. ...
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Bob Kelly (AppDeploy/KACE) releases Windows Vista Deployment book by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Bob Kelly, along with Nelson and Danielle Ruest have written a book on deploying and administering Windows Vista. You can read about the new book right here on myITforum.com : Deploying and Administering Windows Vista Bible Read More...
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Dvice takes a second look at Windows Vista – and likes it… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Now that Microsoft is putting some marketing effort behind Windows Vista, web sites, magazines, bloggers, etc., are starting to tell different stories about Windows Vista.  I think now they are actually starting to look at the OS instead of listening...
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Utility to disable Aero to save your laptop battery by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Codeplex project: http://www.codeplex.com/vistabattery Read More...
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The first Jerry Seinfeld Windows Vista commercial by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Delicious… http://www.myITforum.com/absolutevc/?v=1142 Read More...
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Keep track of Olympic medals… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Vista Sidebar gadget: http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDetail.aspx?li=8043e593-8b7c-492e-9a82-2c55f4d008bb&pl=1&bt=1 Read More...
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NBC’s Olympics to go! by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Download entire events or just the highlights to your Windows Vista computer (works with Windows Media Center). http://www.nbcolympics.com/onthego/index.html Read More...
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KACE-commissioned survey says Vista adoption going nowhere by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

http://www.myitforum.com/absolutenm/templates/IndustryNews.aspx?articleid=5332&zoneid=71 When you put some deep thought into it, this is great news for the KBOX, KACE’s “cross-platform” management appliance. From the article: “…we’re seeing increased...
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First look – Microsoft’s fight-back ads seeping out… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Here’s an example to fight the FUD… Read More...
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Reminder - Windows Search 4 coming to WU soon by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

http://www.myitforum.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=5304&z=71 Read More...
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