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iTnews looks under the covers of the upcoming Windows 8 OS to help IT administrators plan their next upgrade. What's under the covers? What does Windows 8 mean for app developers? Will you need to replace your PC fleet? Read on for answers.

Microsoft simplifies Windows 8 restoration

Microsoft simplifies Windows 8 restoration

New tools to reinstall OS without losing data, settings.
Ry Crozier Jan 6 2012 7:17AM Software
Windows 8 security takes on different strokes

Windows 8 security takes on different strokes

Line beats circle, circle beats dot.
Darren Pauli Dec 20 2011 9:56AM Security
Windows 8 install cut to 11 clicks

Windows 8 install cut to 11 clicks

No more navigation by 60-plus screens.
Nicole Kobie Nov 23 2011 7:12AM Software
Hacker breaks Windows 8 Secure Boot

Hacker breaks Windows 8 Secure Boot

Bootkit to be unveiled at international malware conference.
Stewart Mitchell Nov 21 2011 10:55AM Security
Microsoft revises forced reboots in Windows 8

Microsoft revises forced reboots in Windows 8

Acknowledges users' data loss frustrations.
Staff Writers Nov 16 2011 11:59AM Software
Microsoft Start menu use falls with Windows 7

Microsoft Start menu use falls with Windows 7

Reason for Metro revamp.
Staff Writers Oct 5 2011 6:01PM Software
Microsoft under fire on Windows 8 dual-boot lockout

Microsoft under fire on Windows 8 dual-boot lockout

Up to equipment manufacturers to allow more than one OS.
Stewart Mitchell Sep 28 2011 7:09AM Software
Windows 8 won't kill Linux, says Microsoft

Windows 8 won't kill Linux, says Microsoft

But some don't buy it.
Tom Brewster Sep 27 2011 10:23AM Security
CAs decide Linux fate in Windows 8

CAs decide Linux fate in Windows 8

Secure boot may prevent Linux dual booting with Windows 8.
Darren Pauli Sep 22 2011 4:28PM Security
Challenges ahead for Windows 8's built-in antivirus

Challenges ahead for Windows 8's built-in antivirus

Anti-virus firms may file lawsuits.
Angela Moscaritolo Sep 19 2011 12:17PM Security
Sophos says Windows 8 anti-virus will be skirted

Sophos says Windows 8 anti-virus will be skirted

Anti-virus firms may file lawsuits.
Angela Moscaritolo Sep 15 2011 7:47AM Security
Screenshots: Windows 8 developer preview

Screenshots: Windows 8 developer preview

A sneak peak at the OS, as presented at Microsoft's BUILD conference.
Sep 14 2011 9:29AM Software
Microsoft puts Windows 8 in developer hands

Microsoft puts Windows 8 in developer hands

Free test version on Samsung hardware given away.
Bill Rigby Sep 14 2011 7:03AM Software
XP security updates end in 1000 days

XP security updates end in 1000 days

But OS holds 50 percent market share
Liam Tung Jul 13 2011 6:02PM Security
Windows 8 works on all Windows 7 PCs

Windows 8 works on all Windows 7 PCs

System requirements stay flat.
Barry Collins Jul 13 2011 7:20AM Hardware
Microsoft reshuffle sparks fresh Silverlight doubts

Microsoft reshuffle sparks fresh Silverlight doubts

XAML developers moved to Windows and mobile teams.
Ry Crozier Jun 24 2011 12:46PM Software
Silverlight developers rally against Windows 8 plans

Silverlight developers rally against Windows 8 plans

Developers! Developers! Developers left in the dark.
Brett Winterford Jun 8 2011 3:14PM Software
UI experts upbeat on Windows 8 preview

UI experts upbeat on Windows 8 preview

But are icons more effective?
Brett Winterford Jun 6 2011 3:00PM Software
Microsoft previews Windows 8 user interface

Microsoft previews Windows 8 user interface

Mimics Windows Phone 7 tile UI.
Brett Winterford Jun 2 2011 10:57AM Software
Microsoft smokes Dutch Windows 8 leak

Microsoft smokes Dutch Windows 8 leak

Two years away?
Liam Tung Oct 26 2010 6:12AM Software

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