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Microsoft moves to clear up Windows 7 beta gaffe

Microsoft moves to clear up Windows 7 beta gaffe

Microsoft is apologising to users after the company incorrectly listed the date for the beginning of the Windows 7 beta expiration process.
Shaun Nichols May 29 2009 1:49PM Software
Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux

Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux

Microsoft and Asus have launched a marketing campaign to encourage netbook users to use Windows rather than Linux.
Iain Thomson May 29 2009 1:49PM Software
Microsoft delivers Windows Vista Service Pack 2

Microsoft delivers Windows Vista Service Pack 2

Microsoft has announced that the second service pack for its much-maligned Windows Vista operating system is now available to download.
Phil Muncaster May 28 2009 6:22AM Software
Pirated Windows 7 RCs riddled with malware

Pirated Windows 7 RCs riddled with malware

Security companies are warning users not to download Windows 7 release candidate software from peer-to-peer sites, after it was discovered that several versions contain malware..
Phil Muncaster May 21 2009 9:31AM Security
Mozilla's Fennec lands for Windows Mobile

Mozilla's Fennec lands for Windows Mobile

Mozilla’s much hyped mobile web browser Fennec has finally been made available for the Windows Mobile operating system.
Phil Muncaster May 18 2009 6:46AM Software
Microsoft tests Windows 7 update with fake patches

Microsoft tests Windows 7 update with fake patches

Microsoft is to test the update mechanism in its forthcoming Windows 7 software by pushing out a number of fake patches to users of the latest release candidate.
David Neal May 12 2009 6:02AM Software
Bogus versions of Microsoft Windows 7 infected with malware

Bogus versions of Microsoft Windows 7 infected with malware

The final release candidate for Microsoft's newest version of Windows was made available last week, and already infected pirated versions of the software are making the rounds.
Chuck Miller May 11 2009 11:04AM Security
First Windows 7 bug discovered

First Windows 7 bug discovered

Microsoft is warning customers downloading the Release Candidate of its long-awaited Windows 7 operating system that its first bug has been detected, potentially causing application failures.
Phil Muncaster May 11 2009 6:44AM Software
Microsoft outlines Windows 7 anti-piracy measures

Microsoft outlines Windows 7 anti-piracy measures

Microsoft has announced that the Windows 7 operating system will contain a number of piracy 'tweaks' designed to protect its own interests and those of its customers.
David Neal May 8 2009 6:01AM Software
Windows 7 Release Candidate goes live

Windows 7 Release Candidate goes live

Microsoft is warning users against rushing to download Windows 7, noting that the release candidate would be offered through the end of July without a download limit.
Shaun Nichols May 6 2009 2:08PM Software
Parallels to offer XP compatibility product for Windows 7

Parallels to offer XP compatibility product for Windows 7

Parallels is preparing a virtualisation tool that will let users continue to run Windows XP applications on Windows 7 systems, a move that will put it in direct competition with Microsoft's recently announced Windows XP Mode.
Daniel Robinson May 6 2009 6:38AM Software
Windows 7 RC download crashes

Windows 7 RC download crashes

Microsoft has managed a repeat performance of its January debacle when the Windows 7 beta public download crashed due to high demand.
Nick Farrell May 5 2009 6:19AM Software
Asus scores Tassie IT hardware contract

Asus scores Tassie IT hardware contract

Taiwanese PC vendor Asus is in the running for hardware contracts worth over $120 million a year after being added to a list of approved hardware suppliers to Tasmanian Government agencies.
Brett Winterford May 1 2009 3:05PM Hardware
Acer says Windows 7 to ship 23 Oct

Acer says Windows 7 to ship 23 Oct

An Acer executive has revealed the day that Windows 7 systems will begin shipping.
Shaun Nichols May 1 2009 1:42PM Software
Microsoft unveils Windows 7 Release Candidate

Microsoft unveils Windows 7 Release Candidate

Microsoft has made available the Release Candidate (RC) of Windows 7, marking another milestone on the way to the final availability of its latest operating system.
Daniel Robinson May 1 2009 5:49AM Software
Microsoft to switch off AutoPlay in Windows 7

Microsoft to switch off AutoPlay in Windows 7

Microsoft has announced that it will close off a component in Windows which is notorious for allowing covert malware attacks.
Shaun Nichols Apr 30 2009 5:51AM Software
Windows 7 to get XP Mode for compatibility

Windows 7 to get XP Mode for compatibility

Microsoft is planning a new virtualisation tool to provide better application compatibility for businesses migrating from Windows XP to the forthcoming Windows 7 operating system.
Daniel Robinson Apr 28 2009 6:08AM Software
Windows 7 RC release date confirmed

Windows 7 RC release date confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed the release candidate of its new operating system, Windows 7, is on track for a release date of April 30.
Phil Muncaster Apr 27 2009 6:48AM Software
US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

Microsoft may be able to develop its next operating system release without the US Department of Justice (DOJ) looking over its shoulder, despite the filing of a requested extension on the terms of its settlement.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009 6:20AM Software
Companies missing a trick with Windows security

Companies missing a trick with Windows security

IT security consultancy Comsec and training consultancy XTSeminars launched a new advisory paper today outlining five key areas that companies are overlooking when securing Windows environments.
Phil Muncaster Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Security

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