XP/Vista/Windows 7


Microsoft CSP Tells How To Get Windows 7 Extended Security Updates

Some of the mystique surrounding Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) was clarified in a Tuesday chat with Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partner MessageOps.

How To Organize Windows 10's Admin Tools in One Folder

After the Windows 8 fiasco, Microsoft has mostly succeeded in cleaning up the GUI with Windows 10, with one exception: The administrative tools are still scattered all over the place.

Windows 10 Hyper-V vs. Windows Server Hyper-V: Which Platform for Which Workloads?

The differences between these two Hyper-V versions are pretty significant, depending on what you plan to use them for. Here's a quick rundown of each platform, from their features to licensing quirks to intended use cases.

How To Remove the Windows 10 Action Center

Microsoft meant well with Windows 10's Action Center, but the constant pop-up notifications are often more annoying than helpful. Here's how to get rid of them.

Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Version 1909

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the release of Windows 10 version 1909, a new operating system product that's also known as the "Windows 10 November 2019 Update."

Microsoft Offers 1 Year of Free Windows 7 Extended Security Updates to E5 Licensees

Microsoft is offering one year of free support under its Extended Security Updates program to Windows 7 users if their organizations have E5 licensing.

Secured-Core PCs Promise To Stop Malware at the Firmware Level

Microsoft and its hardware partners recently described new "Secured-core" PCs, which add protections against firmware-based attacks.

Microsoft Explains Windows 7 Extended Security Updates Setup Process

Microsoft this week described installation instructions for volume licensing users of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 to get Extended Security Updates (ESU) activated on PCs.

Microsoft's Desktop Analytics Service Now Commercially Available

Desktop Analytics, Microsoft's service for viewing Windows device information, is now deemed ready for use by organizations.

Microsoft Bolsters Windows IoT with NXP and SQL Server Support

Microsoft's Internet of Things (IoT) product line is continuing to grow, with a few new developments highlighted this week.

Microsoft Unveils New Surface Devices and Windows 10X

Microsoft showcased its coming Surface PC and device innovations during a New York City presentation.

Microsoft Broadens Windows 7 Extended Security Updates Program by Dropping Volume Licensing Requirement

Microsoft announced on Tuesday that its Extended Security Updates program for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 users won't be restricted to organizations that made their Windows purchases through its volume licensing offerings.

Microsoft Touts Machine Learning Role in Assessing Windows 10 Upgrades

Microsoft recently elaborated on how its machine learning algorithms help ensure that Windows 10 feature upgrades will be successful.

Microsoft Eases Windows 10 Previews for Windows Server Update Services Users

Microsoft on Tuesday announced that it's possible for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) users to get Windows 10 feature update previews by making a few settings changes.

Microsoft Issues Security Advisories for IE and Microsoft Defender

Microsoft on Monday released two "out-of-band" security advisories, one for its Internet Explorer (IE) browsers and another regarding its Microsoft Defender antimalware solution.

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