Windows Vista FAQ
The long road to Windows Vista is nearing its end. Microsoft has finally released its latest OS to manufacturers, which are busily tuning drivers, updating software, and readying their first hardware and PCs to ship with Vista preinstalled.
Whether you plan to upgrade right away or prefer to hold off while the early adopters work out the kinks, our Windows Vista FAQ can help you finalize your Vista plans. We've collected answers to every important Vista question we could think of, and we'll continue to update this FAQ with more details as Vista rolls out. In the meantime, check in at the forum thread below with your own Vista questions, and we'll see if we can dig up the answers.
And here are links to more informative PC World Windows Vista stories and video.
- Windows Vista: 15 Reasons to Switch
- Wait! Don't Buy Windows Vista
- Exclusive: First Vista PC Lab Tests
- Everything You Need to Know About Windows Vista
- The Look and Feel of Windows Vista, a video tour with Senior Editor Yardena Arar
In addition, for more Vista information, tips, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, subscribe to PC World's Windows Vista newsletter.
Q. If I get one version, can I upgrade to a different one later?
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Q. Does the release of Vista mean that Microsoft will cut off support for Windows XP, as it did for Windows 98 and other old OSs?
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Q. How do I enable or disable Aero effects?
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Q. What makes navigation easier in Vista? What is a breadcrumb trail?
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Q. I hear that User Account Controls (UACs) are pretty annoying. Is that true?
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Q. I like Firefox just fine. Is there any reason to switch back?
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Q. What specs must a USB flash drive possess in order to work with ReadyBoost?
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Q. How good is wireless network security under Vista?
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Q. Will Vista play HD-DVDs and Blu-ray discs?
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Q. Has Windows come up with apps to match those in Apple's iLife suite?
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