Vista Boot Logo Generator

I know a lot of people were disappointed by the lack of a decent boot logo in Vista, so I’ve thrown together a tool that should simplify the process of creating the new high resolution boot logos! Your works of art need to be saved as 24-bit BMPs, and you’ll need to create them in … Read more

Is it 32 or 64 Bit Vista?

Deciding which Vista version to install can be a difficult decision and can really limit what you can do with your system. Here are practical hints which should help a user decide which version to install. I decided to write this guide after installing 64-bit and 32-bit vista systems on several test boxes. With the … Read more

Windows XP vs. Windows Vista

Microsoft’s first update of its Windows operating system in five years contains some major changes from the previous version, Windows XP. SECURITY XP: Contains a built-in firewall and the ability to automatically download security software fixes. Vista: Microsoft’s most secure software ever has a built-in firewall, anti-“phishing” software and other features. New login requirements limits … Read more

First Vista Vulnerability Surfaces

Proof-of-concept exploit code for a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting all versions of Windows including Vista has been posted on a Russian hacker forum, forcing Microsoft to activate its emergency response process. Mike Reavey, operations manager of the Microsoft Security Response Center, confirmed that the company is “closely monitoring” the public posting, which first appeared on … Read more