Windows 7 has the potential to become a security target in 2010, according to researchers, although it's held up so far.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 01/04/2010
After only a few months of availability, many are already moving to Windows 7. Here, readers offer tips and best practices for others making the flight away from Windows XP or Windows Vista.
Despite some drawbacks, DirectAccess will likely become the preferred remote-access method as Windows 7 becomes more prevalent.
- By Joern Wettern
- 01/01/2010
Microsoft has been ordered to stop selling its Microsoft Word software starting Jan. 11.
A Microsoft corporate vice president talked about the company's business prospects, including competition with Google, at a Barclays event on Tuesday.
Plus: Patch Tuesday fixes IE zero-day flaw; third party takes up XP's cause.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 12/08/2009
As expected, the last Windows Security Update of 2009 will include six security bulletins -- three dubbed "critical" and three labeled "important."
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 12/08/2009
Microsoft is warning that the extended support phase will end next year for some of its older Windows operating systems.
There's no rest for the weary, as Microsoft is planning to release six security bulletins for this coming Patch Tuesday.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 12/04/2009
Security firm Prevx apologized for suggesting that Microsoft's November security patch might cause "black screens" in Windows-based machines.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 12/04/2009
Get the skinny on the benefits and drawbacks of BrancheCache and DirectAccess, arguably the crown jewels of the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 releases.
A top Microsoft official answered questions about the state of IT spending and Microsoft's product offerings at the Nasdaq OMX 23rd Investor Program on Tuesday.
Readers recount their tales of Windows 7 migration.
- By Readers of Redmond magazine
- 12/01/2009
Windows 7 adds a few cool features, but look, feel and performance are not much different from its predecessor.
- By John Breeden II
- 12/01/2009
A new zero-day Internet Explorer bug awaits IT pros returning from the holiday break.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 11/30/2009