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I’m not a great fan of Windows native System Restore and i’ll probably never be, due to its buggy nature. However, the guys from Comodo managed to create a backup & restore application, similar to System Restore that is actually better and more reliable. Comodo Time Machine is a powerful system rollback utility that creates certain backup points and allows the user to rollback Windows to those specific points. Practically, this allows the user/administrator create system snapshots that he can save, for later rollbackin’.

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vista_services_optimizerIt’s no news that Windows Vista comes kinda bloated by default, with resource hungry services that kneel your system most of the time. There are many tutorials around on how to tweak your Vista and several software solutions that do this job in one way or another. But what we really need, is a free software, that can tweak Vista’s services with just some mouse clicks. Yes, I am talking about Vista Services Optimizer, a small utility that can transform your Vista frustration into a more pleasant desktop experience.

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ultimate_vistatweakerEven if Windows Vista is hated by many despite its major improvments and stability fixes, its recent fanbase has increased and it’s time for some tweak ladies and gentleman. Ultimate Windows Tweaker is a freeware application that can tweak and optimize your Vista with minimum effort and great results. And above that, it does everything as advertised (well, almost anyway).

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dropcommandscreenMaybe this won’t come as a utility for many, but powerusers will find this tool quite useful. DropCommand enables you to drag files easily into your Vista command prompt screen. There are many obvious reasons why one would do that, so we won’t get in to that area.

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win7_iconWell, there are some good news and some bad news. The good news is that, in some cases, you can upgrade your Vista to the new Windows 7. The bad news is, well, let’s me hit you with the wall of text.

The Windows 7 Upgrade Program is designed to assist Microsoft’s OEM partners in minimizing the number of end users who may postpone acquiring a new computer because of the impending release of the Windows 7 operating system. This program allows OEMs to offer an upgrade to Windows 7 to end users who qualify.

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fastaero_appAlthough many don’t like Vista too much or simply hate it, some really like the Vista-like transparency. Fast Aero does just that and does it fast and clean, without hassles or the need to install skinning or transforming applications.

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windows_xp_logoWe may witness history, as Windows XP can become the most longevive operating system as long as Microsoft won’t have any problem to reanimate it from time to time. Actually, I’m sure Microsoft isn’t too happy about it but you can’t force Vista forever and preloaded Vista systems won’t stop a XP installation, ever.

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It seems that Microsoft kept their words and released the Vista Service Pack 2 Beta for the public. This build comes with a series of small speed improvements, bug fixes and security updates. The Windows Vista SP2 Beta upgrade also comes with notable changes

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