XP/Vista/Windows 7


Microsoft Preparing 'Ugly' Security Patch on Tuesday

Windows security experts had been expecting a large April security update after last month's thin offering, and Microsoft's advance notice appears to meet those expectations.

Microsoft Releases Beta of DaRT 7 Recovery Tool

Microsoft today released a beta of its new Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset 7 (DaRT 7) support tool that can help IT pros remotely fix unbootable PCs.

Gartner: Plan Now for Windows 7, Office 2010 Migrations

IT organizations worldwide likely can't escape "the big migration," which means having to upgrade from Windows XP and Office 2003, according to Gartner.

Windows Thin PC Trial Software Now Available

Microsoft announced today that it has rolled out a public test version of its Windows Thin PC software technology.

Microsoft Launches Windows Intune, Plans MDOP Updates

Microsoft announced the availability of its Windows Intune PC management and security service today.

Microsoft's Answers to Questions About VDI, Windows ThinPC and Licensing

Microsoft ran an online Q&A on Thursday, answering questions about virtual desktop infrastructure, its new Windows Thin PC, plus general licensing questions.

Microsoft Unveils Long-Term Academic Licensing Option

Microsoft today announced that it is launching a new long-term subscription licensing program for academic institutions.

Microsoft Rolls Out Light Security Update for March

Microsoft's March security update arrived today, just as forecast, with one "critical" item and two "important" fixes for IT pros to consider.

Next-Gen Windows Tablets Rumored for Fall 2012

Microsoft will deliver a new version of Windows for tablet devices in the 2012 school season, according to unnamed Bloomberg sources.

Microsoft Gives IT Staff Break with Light March Patch Update

Staying true to form and pattern, Redmond once again follows last month's large patch load with a small rollout for the month of March.

Scorecarding: How Microsoft Measures Its Own Success

Mary-Jo Foley takes you inside the metrics Microsoft uses to judge itself.

Windows Embedded Compact 7 Released

Microsoft today released Windows Embedded Compact 7, its latest compact componentized operating system for device manufacturers.

Rumor: 'Windows 8' in Mid-2012?

Microsoft may be planning a release of "Windows 8" by mid-2012, according to veteran Microsoft observer Mary-Jo Foley.

Microsoft Bullish on Thin Clients Using Windows Embedded

Microsoft sees next-generation thin clients making a comeback in the enterprise based on its Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system.

Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability Investigated by Microsoft

An unnamed security researcher released information Monday on a discovered Windows vulnerability that could be used to perform remote code execution.

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