Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista was released to Windows Update today. We’ve been using it since the early beta versions, and we’ll share some of what you can expect when installing on your system(s).
If you remember XP SP1, you may be underwhelmed with Windows Vista SP1. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. [...]

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I’ve been getting a good deal of emails about people complaining about the speed of their complain about the speed of there new computers and how it got “so slow so fast!” Its rare how few of people realize the importance of maintenance on a computer is as equal as the maintenance of your car. [...]

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While Windows Vista has received mixed reviews, most everyone agrees that security is much improved. Security was a priority with Windows Vista. Some may even say they went too far (see User Account Control). However, whether reviewing the posts in our malware removal forum, reading security blogs, or comparing the number of first year vulnerabilities. [...]

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Microsoft and Dell have joined forces with (Product) Red. For every (Product) Red branded Dell product sold, Microsoft and Dell will make a donation to this charity that provides global AIDS support, with a focus on women and children in Africa. At no extra cost to the buyer.

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Windows Vista recently displayed the following message:

Do you want to send more information about the problem?
Additional details about what went wrong can help Microsoft create a solution.

Should I send the information? What does it contain, and what’s done with it?

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I leave Outlook running almost all the time. However, when I minimize it, the Outlook button stays visible in the taskbar. How do I hide it so that only the Outlook icon is visible in the system tray (by the clock)?

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OK, so is it safe to use a registry cleaner? Or, are they a no-no? Thank you.
Note: This question comes from our forums, and the response below is used with permission of the forum member (Bill Castner - MS MVP).

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If you choose to purchase an upgrade version of Windows Vista to upgrade XP, you will no longer be able to use that version of XP. Either on another system, or as a dual-boot option. The key will be invalidated, preventing activation.
From Vista’s EULA found here (PDF) :
13. UPGRADES. To use upgrade software, you must [...]

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