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Microsoft to unblock Windows Service packs

Microsoft to unblock Windows Service packs

Microsoft is planning to end a feature which allows users to block the automatic installation of Windows service packs.
Shaun Nichols Jan 31 2009 1:28PM Software
Dell tipped for smartphone launch in February

Dell tipped for smartphone launch in February

Dell is planning to launch a line of smartphones, according to reports, and may introduce its first handset models as early as February.
Daniel Robinson Jan 31 2009 1:01AM Hardware
Microsoft refreshes Vista Service Pack 2

Microsoft refreshes Vista Service Pack 2

Microsoft has published an updated version of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista, according to reports.
Daniel Robinson Jan 30 2009 4:47PM Software
Windows worm hits 8.9 million PCs in past week

Windows worm hits 8.9 million PCs in past week

Security researchers are reporting that in the past four days a worm has infected 3.5 million Windows computers.
Iain Thomson Jan 19 2009 10:55AM Security
Microsoft updates Azure developer tools

Microsoft updates Azure developer tools

Microsoft has updated the developer tools for its Azure Services Platform, boosting performance and improving integration with Visual Studio.
Daniel Robinson Jan 17 2009 8:59AM Software
Microsoft Windows Server RPC bug finds new way to spread

Microsoft Windows Server RPC bug finds new way to spread

Exploits taking advantage of a Windows Server Service vulnerability still are running rampant, nearly 1-1/2 months after Microsoft delivered an emergency fix, according to researchers.
Dan Kaplan Jan 12 2009 3:22PM Security
Microsoft plans low-key Patch Tuesday

Microsoft plans low-key Patch Tuesday

Microsoft is planning to release just one security fix in its next Patch Tuesday update, the first of 2009.
David Neal Jan 12 2009 6:52AM Security
Microsoft releases Windows Server 2008 R2 beta

Microsoft releases Windows Server 2008 R2 beta

Microsoft has released a beta version of Windows Server 2008 R2, which implements a number of key features for IT departments such as live migration of virtual machines and better support for remote desktops.
Daniel Robinson Jan 9 2009 2:39AM Software
CES 2009: Windows seeks to link “three screens”

CES 2009: Windows seeks to link “three screens”

In his keynote address at CES Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has outlined his plans to bring together computers, phones and the television into a single unified internet environment controlled by Windows.
Iain Thomson Jan 8 2009 2:46PM Software
CES 2009: Microsoft releases first Windows 7 beta

CES 2009: Microsoft releases first Windows 7 beta

Microsoft has unveiled the first beta of Windows 7, enabling users to test the improved user interface and other features of the forthcoming operating system for the first time.
Daniel Robinson Jan 8 2009 2:42PM Software
Security experts warn against pirated Windows 7

Security experts warn against pirated Windows 7

Security experts have urged users to be wary of pirated early versions of Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 7 operating system because they may contain malware.
Phil Muncaster Jan 7 2009 6:44AM Software
Analyst claims Vista Capable made Microsoft over US$1.5bn

Analyst claims Vista Capable made Microsoft over US$1.5bn

An expert witness in the class action suit against Microsoft over its Vista Capable has claimed that the company made over US$1.5bn as a result of its Vista Capable marketing campaign.
Iain Thomson Jan 6 2009 1:34PM Software
Open source USB key to $2bn school laptop plan

Open source USB key to $2bn school laptop plan

The Rudd Government’s promise of a laptop for every child could fail without at least $2 billion in public funding, but an alternative USB ‘computer’ system pioneered in France may be its saviour.
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2008 3:07PM Hardware
Eight bulletins wrap up Microsoft's security year

Eight bulletins wrap up Microsoft's security year

Microsoft is preparing to release the December edition of its monthly security release.
Shaun Nichols Dec 8 2008 6:59AM Security
Vista kernel is vulnerable

Vista kernel is vulnerable

A flaw has been discovered in Microsoft's flagship Windows Vista operating system.
Egan Orion Nov 25 2008 9:55AM Security
Microsoft moves to end Vista Capable case

Microsoft moves to end Vista Capable case

Microsoft has filed motions to dismiss the class action law suit it faces over its Vista Capable marketing campaign.
Iain Thomson Nov 22 2008 1:43PM Software
New mobile virus goes 'old school'

New mobile virus goes 'old school'

A new virus is relying on some old tricks to infect Windows Mobile users. The so-called 'companion virus' attack uses a method of assuming the identity of an existing file and moving the old file to a different location.
Shaun Nichols Nov 17 2008 6:49AM Security
AVG update deletes critical Windows file

AVG update deletes critical Windows file

A recent update from antivirus firm AVG has caused havoc with some users by deleting a critical file in non-English versions of Windows XP after incorrectly detecting it as a virus.
Ian Williams Nov 12 2008 6:23AM Security
Microsoft opts for Windows 7 for next embedded release

Microsoft opts for Windows 7 for next embedded release

Microsoft has confirmed that the next version of Windows Embedded will be built on Windows 7.
Daniel Robinson Nov 11 2008 6:24AM Software
Microsoft claims success with Vista security

Microsoft claims success with Vista security

Microsoft has claimed in its fifth Security Intelligence Report that Windows Vista is giving hackers a much harder time.
Iain Thomson Nov 4 2008 11:01AM Security

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