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Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization 2.0 Beta Released

Microsoft on Tuesday released a new beta test version of its desktop virtualization solution for organizations.

Microsoft Delivers Record-Breaking October Patch

Microsoft broke its own patch delivery record again with the release today of its October security update.

16 Security Fixes Expected in Microsoft's October Patch

Microsoft's forthcoming October security update will be another historic rollout.

Small Businesses Get Free Microsoft Antivirus on October 7

Microsoft will offer its consumer antimalware solution for Windows systems to small businesses on Thursday, Oct. 7 at no cost.

Ballmer Talks Up the Cloud in European Tour

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer went to Europe this week to help sell the Internet cloud, a key Microsoft business area.

Microsoft Releases Windows Live Essentials 2011

Microsoft last week announced the availability of Windows Live Essentials 2011, a free consumer suite of applications designed to connect Windows users to the Internet cloud.

Happy Anniversary Windows: The Windows Operating System Turns 25

After a quarter-century, Windows has gone from a long-awaited experiment to the dominant software product in the world. But the operating system's past isn't necessarily a prologue for what could be an uncertain future.

IT Troubleshooting 201: Ask the Right Questions

Effective troubleshooting is a multifaceted exercise in diagnosis and deliberation, analysis and action. Here's a walkthrough you can use to make sure you've covered every angle -- no matter the problem.

Microsoft Improves Office Web Apps

Microsoft on Thursday announced some new milestones for its browser-based Office Web Applications.

UPDATE: Microsoft: IE 9 Will Not Require Windows 7 SP1, but Don't Wait

Despite the excitement of last week's beta debut of Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft wants organizations moving to Windows 7 to use its Internet Explorer 8 browser.

Microsoft Security Essentials Free for Small Businesses

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) will be free for small businesses to use "beginning in early October," Microsoft announced today.

UPDATE: Microsoft Realigning Its Windows Embedded Business

Microsoft announced today that it plans to realign its Windows Embedded Business group to better connect with the company's management and security product lines.

UPDATE: Microsoft Warns of Flaw Affecting ASP.NET Apps

Late on Monday, Microsoft published additional information about an ASP.NET flaw, which is now being exploited.

EMET Wards Off Adobe Exploits, Microsoft Says

Microsoft is heralding its newly released Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 2.0 as a fail-safe against hacker incursion methods.

September Security Patch Addresses Windows and Office Flaws

IT pros can now get their hands on nine fixes for Windows systems, addressing 11 vulnerabilities.

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