XP/Vista/Windows 7


Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Preorders Available

Upgrade copies of Windows 8 Pro for x86/x64 systems can now be preordered from various retail outlets.

Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Cumulative Update Available

Microsoft this week released a cumulative update to Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.

Ballmer: Microsoft Is a 'Devices and Services Company'

Microsoft now sees itself as a "devices and services company," according to CEO Steve Ballmer.

1 'Critical' Item and 2 Advisories in Microsoft's October Security Update

For the second month in a row, Microsoft is releasing an uncharacteristically light security update.

Microsoft EA Renewals Alleged To Contain Secret Price Hikes

A consulting firm is yet again pointing to possible "stealth" price increases in Enterprise Agreement renewals.

Windows 8 's Rookie Security Mistake

Microsoft's choice to store passwords in plain text format may give attackers easy access to your system.

Paul Allen's Review of Windows 8: 'Elegant' and 'Puzzling'

Microsoft Cofounder Paul Allen has published a favorable, but critical, review of Windows 8.

Windows Server 2008 Lifecycle Support Extended

Microsoft added about 1.5 years to its lifecycle support for Windows Server 2008.

Gartner: Windows 8 Is No Escape from 'XP Danger Zone'

Organizations just can't skip an upgrade to Windows 7, according to Gartner.

Putting a Positive Spin on Microsoft's IE Zero-Day Flaw

The IE vulnerability incident presents Microsoft with a perfect occasion to brag about the new security features hitting Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10.

Microsoft's User Experience Virtualization Tool Available as Release Candidate

Microsoft last week issued the release candidate test version of its User Experience Virtualization tool.

Windows RT Devices To Ship with Office 2013 Preview Installed

Microsoft confirmed today that Windows RT ARM-based devices will be sold with a free "preview" edition of Office Home and Student 2013 RT preinstalled.

System Center 2012 SP1 Beta Now Available

Microsoft today announced the release of a beta test version of System Center 2012 Service Pack 1.

Windows 8 Reader Review: Microsoft's Mixed Bag

While some IT pros look forward to the pending release of Windows 8, many have misgivings about the new UI. Here are the critiques of the reviewers who matter most: Redmond readers.

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