FDCC applies to both desktops and laptops that are deployed and connected directly to the organization's network.

Yes, Windows XP and Vista computers that are owned or operated by a contractor on behalf of or for the USG or are integrated into a Federal system are subject to FDCC.

It is the intention for the FDCC to apply to Windows XP Professional and Vista Enterprise, Business, and Ultimate with the most current service pack or security patches.

Just one according to the Microsoft EULA (End User License Agreement) and the pricing policy on the Microsoft website. This applies to both the Retail and OEM versions. Additional licenses can be purchased at a discounted price through Microsoft or a Microsoft retailer.

Yes. Windows Vista builds on the security features in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) and adds some deep-seated security improvements that will finally make the Windows platform competitive with Linux and Mac OS X from a security standpoint. With Windows Vista, the system will inform users about security and privacy choices so they feel more confident that they are as secure as possible, and that their privacy is protected.

Yes, Windows XP will upgrade to Windows Vista if your hardware supports Windows Vista . Click here for more information on upgrading to Windows Vista. NJIT does not suggest that you upgrade or install Windows Vista on your main computer at this time. NJIT is not currently supporting Windows Vista and will not be supporting it until close to the end of the year. Please check this website periodically for updates to the support timeline.

Yes. Windows XP includes a technology called WPA (discussed above), which enforces a license Microsoft has been using for years (that is, you're supposed to buy one copy of Windows for each computer). However, there are ways in which you can minimize your costs. If you only need Home Edition, and you qualify for the upgrade version, buy two copies of that. Or use Microsoft's new Additional Family License (AFL) option to get 8 to 12 percent off the cost of the second installation.

Not all Windows XP programs will run under Windows Vista. Click here for more information on application compatibility with Window Vista. NJIT does not suggest you upgrade or install Windows Vista until NJIT begins support for Windows Vista late in 2007.

Yes, FDCC is applicable to any domain configurations that manifest themselves in local FDCC settings. For instance, password length managed at the domain level manifests itself at each desktop and laptop. Therefore, password length, whether managed via domain or locally, is subject to FDCC.

Yes, you can. WSCraft is a multi-platform application so it can be run on any operating system, including Unix, Linux, and Windows.

Yes. CaterPro for Windows runs on computers running Windows 98 or higher, including Windows 2000, Windows XP Windows Me and Windows Vista.

Yes, for many of you, the experience of Windows Vista will begin with the purchase of a new PC. For others, however, the experience begins by upgrading your current PC, and it's important to know and understand the upgrade options. Your upgrade options are dependent on the version of Windows that is currently running on your PC. At the link below is some information to help you start planning for an upgrade to Windows Vista.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Turn System Restore Off on the popup window to do this. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Some users have encountered the following error after they upgrade Symantec (Norton) Anti-Virus to version 9.0 and run Microsoft Outlook.

A message window will tell you which operating system is running on your PC. Once you have that information, you can select the corresponding BONUS PACK on offer. For more information about this issue, please visit the Genuine Windows Frequently Asked Questions page, located at http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx

If you need a new PC now--in 2005--there is absolutely no reason to wait for Windows Vista. Any mainstream PC today is fully capable of running Windows Vista. Arguably, the only issue will be the display adapter. On desktop PCs, it's generally very simple to upgrade the existing display adapter to a more powerful model that can handle Aero Glass.

Product activation in Windows Vista ™ is similar to that of Windows XP, and requires little to no effort on the part of our customers. Activation requires users of Microsoft software to follow a simple and anonymous process to sustain access to the software. When customers activate their software via the Internet, they provide a product identification code to generate an installation ID number (hardware identifier) to confirm Activation. No personally identifiable information is required.

For genuine customers of Windows Vista, Microsoft is providing Windows Aero and Windows ReadyBoost features as well as removing those classes of spyware identified by Windows Defender. Genuine customers will also have access to all classes of updates and new feature upgrades. If a user tries to run a non-genuine copy, they may be required to reactivate and could lose access to Windows Aero, Windows ReadyBoost and the full functionality of Windows Defender.

a) Windows Vista can enhance an administrator???s ability to manage EFS on the network by allowing storage of EFS keys on smart cards. a) Both the Windows Vista Enterprise and Ultimate SKUs contain full disk encryption technology (aka BitLockerTM ) that can be used in lieu of 3rd party solutions. The Windows Vista encryption feature currently only encrypts data on the OS volume and does not provide encryption for removable media.

Yes, but there are currently a few known issues that the development team are working on. DirectSound hardware acceleration no longer exists on Vista (resulting in broken support for 5.1/7.1 speakers); Skinned scrollbars may not be displayed correctly; Video playback may be a bit flaky (most likely related to old/buggy video drivers or directshow codecs) or doesn't work at all with Aero enabled; and DWM/Flip3D displays the built-in Classic skin for all Modern skins.

Yes. PowerArchiver 2006 9.64 and greater will work great in Windows Vista. PowerArchiver 2007 has been designed with full support for Vista and has received Windows logo certification.

Yes - the calculators work with all versions of Windows Vista. The only difference is the security messages that may appear during a routine installation of the SUN Java Plug-in. This security change doesn't affect people who already have Java installed on their computer, or if they install Java manually by downloading the install executable instead of using www.java.com's automatic install.

You can visit your nearest computer retailer or go to www.microsoft.com/windows to purchase Windows XP or Windows Vista.

Yes, it is. O&O UnErase 4 runs with all versions of Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 2003 and NT. Please note: O&O UnErase 4 cannot be installed on computers running Windows 95/98/ME. To perform the UnErase process, O&O UnErase 4 uses a safe read-only process that leaves your data unchanged. Please note: If you would like to restore deleted files, it is imperative that you do not write any more data to disk.

Starting from v5, FirstSpot® can run on Windows 2000 Professional, XP or Vista. Please refer to our requirements page for more information.

Yes. Under the Software4Students programme Microsoft provides students with an upgrade license to use operating system software. For a list of supported upgrade paths please check here.

a) Many Microsoft Windows Vista features are available only in Windows Vista, while some are available as a Windows XP download.

Note that doing any of the below will erase all data in your hard disk! You can boot from a Windows 9x boot disk, reformat the XP partition and install a previous version of Windows. If XP is installed using NTFS file system, you'll first have to use FDISK to delete the partition, type FDISK at the prompt. Once you are at the menu, select "Delete Non-dos Partition.

Use the Unlocker utility. This file will unlock all file handles on the file/folder and even offer to delete it for you before the program locks it again!