XP/Vista/Windows 7


Microsoft Says SQL Server 2008 To Ship This Quarter

Redmond divulges tidbits of SQL Server 2008 release information at this week's Worldwide Partner Conference.

Windows DNS Patch Strands ZoneAlarm Users

Users of the security program ZoneAlarm encountered a problem accessing the Internet after applying a Microsoft Windows domain name system (DNS) patch described in security bulletin MS08-037.

Microsoft Offers Vista Support to Small Businesses

Microsoft is offering a helping hand to small businesses that buy new Windows Vista-based PCs over the summer by providing limited free technical support.

July Patch Cycle Elicits Some 'Critical' Opinions

On its face, today's July patch release from Microsoft seems to be light one. There are no "critical" or "moderate" ratings this time.

Partners: An 'Essential' Element in Microsoft's SMB Plans

Microsoft used the occasion of its 2008 Worldwide Partner Conference today to announce that November 12 will be the official launch date of Windows Essential Server Solutions, which are all-in-one software solutions for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) based on Windows Server 2008 and other Microsoft server technologies.

Microsoft Eyes Consumer Subscription Market With Equipt

Microsoft unveiled a new subscription-based consumer offering that combines an office productivity suite with security and hosted services.

How Large Will Windows Live Live?

Microsoft's Brian Hall looks to better integrate the Windows Live online strategy.

Microsoft Unveils New Volume Licensing Plan

Microsoft has a new software volume licensing program in the works for large organizations, according to an announcement issued by the company today.

The Secrets of Sysvol

Windows Server 2008 has a new way to migrate Group Policies.

Does Live Mesh Have a Business Future?

Microsoft's reticence notwithstanding, many people are excited about what Live Mesh can offer.

Another Patch-Blocking Problem for Microsoft

Microsoft issued an advisory alerting users about a glitch that prevents security updates from being distributed through specific Windows Server Update programs.

Microsoft's XP SP3 Patch Fixes Anti-Virus Glitch

Microsoft issued a hotfix for Windows XP Service Pack 3 that it says "could resolve" a registry corruption problem associated with third-party security software.

Vista SP1 'Update' Released for OS Reliability

Three months after the release of Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Microsoft has issued what it calls a "reliability update" to sweep out any glitches.

UPDATE: Windows XP's Death Is for Real, Microsoft Official Explains

Microsoft is really serious about this Monday, June 30, being the end date for selling Windows XP licenses with new computers -- so serious that Senior Vice President Bill Veghte wrote a letter clarifying some the details.

Windows XP's Death Is for Real, Microsoft Official Explains

Microsoft is serious about June 30 being the end date for selling XP licenses with new computers.

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