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Thank you to all the readers that have sent in e-mails regarding article suggestions, we've covered most of the ones sent in now:
- Convert Docx to Doc File
- How to use an old 15 pin gamepad or joystick in Vista
- Free Anti-Spam Software
- Vista CHKDSK
If you have any suggestions or comments on how we can improve things here at WVT, please do drop me an e-mail or reply to this thread.
We're working on adding several new articles a day, but any new ideas to make your browsing experience better will be gratefully received.
We also have a few new link partners:
Daniweb - DaniWeb IT Discussion Community
Vista Helpline - Windows Vista Tips And Support
Real Knowledge - Microsoft Windows Computer Tips And Support Site.
Google Help Desk - Online Source For Free Google Applications And Software.
Vista RIP - Information and Resource for Windows Vista.
We've added two new link partners to Windows Vista Tips which you may be interested in reading.
The first is Windows Reinstall, a resource featuring guides and information on every version of Windows (including Vista).
Next, we have ITsVISTA which is frequently updated with really useful articles and links all about Windows Vista.
As the sites we link to release new content, periodic front page roundups will be posted to keep you up to date with the latest news.
If you have a topic or tip that you'd like covered on Windows Vista Tips, then let us know in the Suggest an Article forum.
We'll do our best to cover any suggestions posted to that forum section if they will be of benefit to other readers.
We've launched a new File Database section to the site, allowing you to lookup and files or processes that you have loading on startup. This is designed as a tool to help aid in identifying and deciding on what each process does, and if it is harmful or not.
Please check this new section out and let me know what you think of it.
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Microsoft have now officially released Windows Vista SP1 to the public, with updates via Windows Update or from a larger download on the Microsoft website:
Download Link
| Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues; supporting new types of hardware; and adding support for several emerging standards. SP1 also will continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Windows Vista. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone version can be installed on systems with any of the following language versions: English (US), French, German, Japanese, or Spanish (Traditional). |
We've set up a link exchange system at Windows Vista Tips, and we've linked to the sites below:
The Elder Geek Vista - Full of articles, guides and a forum on everything related to Windows Vista.
Vista Help - Internet help resource for Windows Vista.
John Barnett's Windows Vista Support - A great resource for guides and reviews on Vista support.
Windows Vista Club - Windows Vista tips, features, security, downloads, news, views, articles & more.
If you have a related Windows Vista website, send me an e-mail and we can exchange links.










