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Computeractive's top five Microsoft flops

For one of the biggest companies in the world, Microsoft has its fair share of products that didn't live up to their hype

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  • 29/10/2010

Avermedia TV tuner offers PC users more control

The AverTV HD Volar A867R USB TV tuner allows PC users to watch and record Freeview TV, convert video for mobile devices and record programmes, all through the remote control

Microsoft reduces support for Windows XP and Vista

Users of XP and Vista should install the latest service pack to get extended support

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Free keyboard shortcuts guide for Windows and Word

60 keyboard shortcuts to make working in Microsoft Word and Windows that bit easier

Windows browser choice coming in March

Browser choice tool will appear on Windows XP, Vista and 7 computers

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Computeractive readers respond to XP and Vista's successor

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Microsoft prevents European users doing an 'upgrade install' of Windows 7

Windows XP or Vista computers will need to be fully backed up so a clean install can be done

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  • 02/07/2009

Microsoft anti-piracy drive continues

Illegal copies of Vista overtake XP, according to software giant

PC Help: How to quickly access files on the Windows Desktop

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Vista SP1 available today

But beware of careless drivers, Microsoft warns

Britain misses out on Vista price cuts

You've had your lot and you are already buying enough, says Microsoft

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