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    Oct302009

    Windows 7 Core Update for Vista (and XP) Available - just adds speed, not looks

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    AuthorRed Panda DateOct 30, 2009 , ,

    If you're still around using Windows Vista and don't want to upgrade to Windows 7 just yet, for whatever reason, then you can gain some Windows 7 core components with the Platform Update for Vista. This will only install APIs that are in use in Windows 7, it won't change your Taskbar or anything like that. But if you're a gamer, then you probably would want to grab this as the Platform Update installs DirectX 11. Just run Windows Update if you want this, it's labeled as important. As for Windows XP, it only installs what Microsoft calls the "Automation API".

    More information about the Platform Update can be found here.

    AuthorRed Panda DateOct 30, 2009 , ,

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