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IT Pros Will Lack Consumer Feature Controls with Windows 10 Pro Anniversary Update

The Windows 10 Pro edition "anniversary update" (version 1607) won't have overall management controls to disable certain consumer-type services built into the operating system.

Cortana Taking Center Stage with Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Microsoft has affirmed a few Windows 10 anniversary update details that surfaced in recent media reports this week.

My Strange Windows 10 Upgrade Odyssey

Microsoft's free Windows 10 upgrade offer ends on July 29, so if you got the "all clear" signal, should you actually go through with a Windows 7 system upgrade?

Microsoft Upgrade Analytics Preview Adds Windows 10 Migration Support

Microsoft released a preview of a new Windows 10 upgrade planning tool called "Upgrade Analytics."

System Center Configuration Manager Update 1606 Released

Microsoft today announced Update 1606 for System Center Configuration Manager, which is a new "current branch" release for the product.

French Agency Cites Windows 10 Privacy Concerns

An agency in France wants Windows 10 to conform with the country's data privacy laws.

Microsoft Promising Web Transport Improvements with Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 'Redstone' Releases

Microsoft's coming Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 upgrades will add some Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) improvements, company announced this week.

Microsoft's Bloatware Removal Tool: It's About Time

Refresh Windows looks to battle the amount of unwanted software that is included with new PCs.

Microsoft Changing Virtualization Tools Support Policy for Windows 10 Pro Users

Microsoft this week announced a coming change to its support for two virtualization tools, but it just applies to Windows 10 Pro edition users.

Disheartened by Stealth Windows 10 Upgrades

Some found that, despite not wanting to upgrade to Microsoft's latest OS, they got it anyway.

Microsoft's Configuration Manager Team Talks Service Models and Other Plans

Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) team has been fielding questions, and even providing answers about service models and roadmap plans.

Microsoft Redesigning Deceptive Windows 10 Update 'Nagware' App

Microsoft is promising to roll out a modified Get Windows 10 (GWX) application this week that will be "clearer" in terms of the user's experience.

Microsoft Is Mobilizing DevOps

How a focus on DevOps is helping Microsoft win the loyalty of incumbent dev shops as they move increasingly to mobile app development.

Plaintiff Tells Why She Sued Microsoft After Windows 10 Upgrade

Microsoft has lost a California lawsuit charging that an unauthorized Windows 10 upgrade disrupted a business, and the plaintiff today explained her case.

Microsoft Explains Group Policy Changes Caused by June Security Patch

Microsoft's Directory Services team has now published a more thorough explanation about how a June security patch, MS16-072, will change Group Policy functionality for organizations.

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