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Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:40:57 +0000

For the moment I am not updating the RSS feed with new articles - EVEN though I am posting new content to the site.

This is because the RSS feed has to be created manually and it has proved too time consuming at the moment.

Certificate Propagation - CertPropSvc

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 14:13:14 +0000

Certificate Propagation - CertPropSvc is a Windows Vista that propagates certificates from smart cards.

Block Level Backup Engine Service - wbengine

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 14:11:52 +0000

Block Level Backup Engine Service - wbengine is a Windows Vista service that is used by the Backup and Restore Center.

Base Filtering Engine - BFE

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:10:50 +0000

Base Filtering Engine - BFE is a Windows Vista service that manages firewall and Internet Protocol security (IPsec) policies and implements user mode filtering. Stopping or disabling the BFE service will significantly reduce the security of the system. It will also result in unpredictable behaviour in IPsec management and firewall applications. More in this article.

Background Intelligent Transfer Service - BITS

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:09:21 +0000

Background Intelligent Transfer Service - BITS is a Windows Vista service that transfers files in the background using idle network bandwidth. If the service is disabled, then any applications that depend on BITS, such as Windows Update or MSN Explorer, will be unable to automatically download programs and other information. More in this article.

Application Management - AppMgmt

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 14:03:58 +0000

Application Management - AppMgmt is a Windows Vista service that processes installation, removal, and enumeration requests for software deployed through Group Policy. If the service is disabled, users will be unable to install, remove, or enumerate software deployed through Group Policy. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. More in this article.

Application Layer Gateway Service - ALG

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:45:16 +0000

Application Layer Gateway Service - ALG is a Windows Vista service that provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing/Windows Firewall. More in this article.

Application Information - Appinfo

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:44:08 +0000

Application Information - Appinfo is a Windows Vista service that facilitates the running of interactive applications with additional administrative privileges. If this service is stopped, users will be unable to launch applications with the additional administrative privileges they may require to perform desired user tasks. Read more in this article.

Application Experience - AeLookupSvc

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:38:53 +0000

Application Experience - AeLookupSvc is a Vista service that processes application compatibility cache requests for applications as they are launched. Read more in this article.

Windows Vista Services

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:37:51 +0000

On this page I am listing all the Microsoft services in Windows Vista. If you need to tweak your Vista PC, you will NEED to KNOW about these services!

Introducing Windows Vista Services

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:36:30 +0000

A Windows Service is a long-running executable that performs specific functions and which is designed not to require user intervention. Usually, Windows Vista Services start when the Windows Vista operating system is booted and then usually run in the background as long as Windows Vista is running.

Windows Vista Superfetch

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:35:38 +0000

An introduction to Windows Vista Superfetch

XPS Document Format

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 13:34:08 +0000

An introduction to the XPS Document Format.

Windows Vista Voice Recognition

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:32:20 +0000

An introduction to Windows Vista voice recognition.

Windows Vista Parental Controls

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:31:14 +0000

An introduction to parental controls in Windows Vista.

Vista Driver Scan

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 12:51:53 +0000

Vendors are always updating device drivers for Vista and so yours may be out of date! Perform a FREE Scan today.

Windows 7

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:38:25 +0000

Microsoft has now officially announced Windows 7, the next operating system to follow Vista, at its Professional Developers Conference 2008 (PDC). Read this article to discover just what all the BUZZ is about

Windows 7 Gestures and Multi Touch

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:37:36 +0000

Touch is quickly becoming a common way of directly interacting with software and devices. Touch-enabled surfaces are popping up everywhere including laptop touch pads, cell phones, remote controls, GPS devices, and more. What becomes even more compelling is when this experience is delivered to the PC. You're going to love the 3 video demos on this page

Microsoft Office on the Web

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:36:54 +0000

As part of a strategic company wide shift toward embracing web-based solutions, Microsoft has announced plans to deliver Office Web applications - lightweight versions of Office - through web browsers. Microsoft Office on the web! - Watch the video...

Windows - Life Without Walls

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:36:13 +0000

Millions of people have watched the series of Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld television ads with the Windows logo at the end and wondered: "What's next?"..... Find out here and watch those funny ads again!

Windows Azure is Announced

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:35:23 +0000

The Microsoft Azure Services Platform combines the growing power of the Web-based "cloud" and today's computers and devices with a suite of services designed to help developers deliver compelling new experiences across the PC, Web and mobile phone or PDA.

SHERLOCK - The Driver Detective

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:34:39 +0000

When it comes to troubleshooting Windows Vista, the culprit can often be a Windows driver. But how does someone, with no technical knowledge, easily produce a list of BOTH System and Signed drivers? With my FREE utility called: SHERLOCK - The Driver Detective

Royalty Free Music Clips

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:33:12 +0000

...If you need studio quality music to round out your videos, this is exactly what you've been searching the Internet for. Best of all, you get the entire package completely royalty free so you DON'T have to pay another cent, ever! (That's unheard of in the music licensing market but I strive to provide extreme value for you!) All of the these music clips come in easy to use formats so that you can quickly and easily put them to use in your videos.... This modern collection of clips is IDEAL for any Windows Movie Maker project!

Installing Vista Problems

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:55:36 +0100

Vista Installation Problems and Notes...The following is a collection of other peoples issues with Windows Vista upon installation:

Coupons Page

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:54:30 +0100

I am now working with some leading software and PC vendors to provide my website visitors some great discount coupons!

Windows Vista Update - KB953733

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:52:53 +0100

This update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the way certain Windows Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) rules are applied. This vulnerability could cause systems to ignore IPsec policies and transmit network traffic in clear text. This, in turn, would disclose information intended to be encrypted on the network. More...

CheckSUR - How to use the Windows Vista Update Repair Tool

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:49:07 +0100

Windows Vista Service has its very own repair tool for some Windows Update failures... read more about this important tool in this article

The Windows Update Error 8000FFFF

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:48:14 +0100

Windows Update error 8000FFF. Read this article to see how to resolve it!

Error 0x8024200d Installing Vista SP1

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:46:34 +0100

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 installation may fail with error 0x8024200d. Read this article for a solution.

Create an Email Signature in Outlook 2007

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:45:49 +0100

It's easy to create a signature that includes the information you want, whether it's a plain signature with just your name or an elaborate one with a photo, hyperlink, contact details, and several lines of text formatted for clarity and emphasis. Set a signature to appear by default, or add one with a quick right-click. Creating, managing, and using e-mail signatures is easy.

Windows Vista Ready Boost

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 07:27:24 +0100

Windows Vista Ready Boost article that explains this new and important feature of Vista.

Free DVD Codec for Windows Media Player

Thu, 29 May 2008 15:25:56 +0100

Free DVD Codec for Windows Media Player is a popular search terms but yields little quality results. Find out why in this article.

Discover The Windows Vista Firewall

Mon, 19 May 2008 11:24:23 +0100

Discover the Windows Vista firewall in this informative article.

26 Free Vista Videos

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:14:13 +0000

Looking to upgrade to Windows Vista? Watch these any of these 26 free videos to discover the new and improved features of Microsoft's latest operating system.
...continue reading the article at http://www.instantvista.com/free-windows-vista-preview-videos.html

Free Camtasia Studio & SnagIt software

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:29:48 +0000

You may have already seen this on other websites... but if not check out:

http://www.updatexp.com/free-camtasia-studio-3.html
AND
http://www.updatexp.com/free-snagit-download.html
Enjoy!

Introducing Windows Vista Accessibility Features

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 10:24:08 +0100

Many years ago, when computers were still at their beginnings, having them available only to a few people was not only acceptable, it was something expected, given the prices and the rudimentary development.
However, this is no longer the case today and one of the most important issues is that of accessibility for all.
We live in a world that has free access to information at the very roots of its existence. The ability to provide information to everyone is very important to our society.
As a consequence, most software development companies have employed great efforts to make computers accessible to disabled users of may kinds.
Microsoft made no exception with Windows Vista
...continue reading at www.instantvista.com/accessibility-in-vista.html

Introducing Windows Vista ReadyBoost

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:13:49 +0100

So what is Windows Vista ReadyBoost exactly? Modern day software is more and more resource hungry, in every aspect of computing power. Demands increase continuously, regardless of whether it's CPU frequency, hard-drive capacity or RAM memory that we are talking about. Although a RAM memory upgrade is often desirable, there are cases when it cannot be immediately done. RAM memory is still quite expensive so this may deter some and if you are upgrading an older computer you may have already achieved the maximum amount that can be physically installed. So wouldn't it be nice to have a way to boost our computers performance in such scenarios? Welcome to Windows Vista ReadyBoost!
...continue reading the article at http://www.instantvista.com/windows-vista-readyboost.html

The website is LIVE!

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:18:18 +0100

InstantVista.com is now live to the public...