How to upgrade Windows XP

For those not sure if they want to upgrade Windows XP to Vista or how to do it, Rob Vamosi walks you through the process.
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How to upgrade Windows XP to Vista

Super Bowl blitz

The big game between the Bears and the Colts is nearly here. Prepare for Sunday with our special download collection.
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Software and games for Super Bowl Sunday

Paint.NET 3

Is this freeware image editor a Photoshop killer for most users? Learn more about this top-rated graphics tool.
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Is Paint.NET 3 a Photoshop killer?

Vista is here!

Windows Vista is now available for purchase. Get reviews, news, and video, or download upgrades for the Basic, Premium, Business, or Ultimate versions.
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Download.com New Releases

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Nero 7 Ultra Edition Enhanced Just about any competent jukebox app will let you burn CDs, but Nero Ultra Edition packs perks that make it worth its price tag, including new features that let you watch and record TV.
MediaMonkey Free yourself from the tangled underbrush of your MP3 collection. This elegant all-in-one jukebox keeps your music library better organized and more accessible.
FastStone Image Viewer Don't download a separate image editor, conversion utility, and slide-show builder. Take this multitalented freeware program for a spin instead.
Paint.NET For those in need of a free image editing app more powerful than Microsoft's Paint with many of Photoshop's tools but not the enormous cost, Paint.NET might be picture-perfect.
Ashampoo WinOptimizer With eight tools in one, this optimization suite will have something for everyone. A smooth interface lets you run all of the tools with a single click.
TuneUp Utilities 2007 Sure, TuneUp Utilities provides the basic Windows maintenance toolset, but the module-based program does more than clean.
3D Fish School Screensaver Put a realistic aquarium on your desktop with this colorful screensaver.
Easy CD-DA Extractor Is your current CD ripper leaving you underwhelmed? Easy CD-DA Extractor supports a wide variety of formats including OGG, Monkey's Audio, M4A, and FLAC. In addition, the program works wonders as a simple conversion utility.

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Advice & How Tos

Vista: All quiet on the Western front

Microsoft Vista may have made a big bang in the Big Apple, but in San Francisco, it was more like a thud. Jessica Dolcourt reports live from the launch.

Upload your models to Google Earth

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With a slew of tools to help plan budgets, create invite lists, and juggle seating arrangements, this collection of wedding-management software has everything you need for your big day to go off without a hitch.

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