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Microsoft roadmap leak -- Windows 8 in 2011? external link

Ex-Microsoft employee -- that has a bit of a shady ring to it, I think. Hey, this roadmap here fell off the back of a truck ... Says Windows 8 is coming real soon now. Photo: EvinDC] Share Microsoft roadmap leak -- Windows 8 in 2011? originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:30:00 E...
Sat, Jan 30 |  from pheedcontent.com

 

Patch: Re: Unable to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (KB948465) external link

Uninstall any 3rd party antivirus/firewall. Click Start and type "msconfig" and Enter Click on Services TabCheck "Hide all Microsoft services", then click Deselect all". Now click on "Startup Tab" and click "Deselct All". Restart the computer. Click Start and select Windows Update.
Fri, Jan 29 |  from microsoft.public.windows.vista.general Google Group

 

Download Free, Custom Windows 7 Start Buttons/Orbs external link

Random Posts22 Fantastic Free Icon Packs for Your DockVista RTM Activation Error Fiesta Ahead of SP1Microsoft Presents the Lost Comparison: Windows Vista vs. Windows XP"UP" Directory and Other Keyboard Shortcuts [Vista Explorer]Relocate Your Personal Data Folders in Vista [How To...
Fri, Jan 29 |  from Mintywhite.com

 

Opinion: Paul Thurrott Upgrades His XP Machine To Vista RC1 external link

Paul Thurrott Covers Vista CompatibilitiesWindows SuperSite Reviews Vista 5365Continued Windows Vista 5270 Reviews By WinSuperSiteMore Windows Vista 5270 Screenshots By WinSuperSiteMicrosoft Says Vista Will Ship As Planned
Fri, Jan 29 |  from CyberNet Classics

 

Windows 7 upgrades Vista laptops to lower battery life external link

Time to replace your brand new battery Laptop owners upgrading their Windows XP and Windows Vista machines to Windows 7 are complaining that Microsoft's new OS has severely reduced their available battery life.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud
Thu, Jan 28 |  from Register

 

Patch: Data Services Update Re-Released external link

ADO.NET Data Services Update for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 for Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 ADO.NET Data Services Update for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Thu, Jan 28 |  from MSDN Blogs

 

Opinion: Use a Windows 7-style Sidebar in Vista and XP [How To] external link

Thumbnail Download Thoosje’s Windows 7 Sidebar (Vista/XP)Random PostsBest Windows Freebies and Guides 19 [October 2009]Typography: Free Cartoon Fonts CollectionAutomatically Backup an Entire Web Site or DirectoryThe First Windows Vista SP1 Security VulnerabilitiesFree Desktop Wallp...
Fri, Jan 22 |  from Mintywhite.com

 

Microsoft dodges WGA class action lawsuit external link

Microsoft uses WGA to detect pirated copies of Windows and inform the user that the software is counterfeit, nagging them with messages and eventually locking down. In Windows 7, Microsoft rebranded WGA to Windows Activation Technologies (WAT), saying that the technology used in Wind...
Thu, Jan 21 |  from Ars Technica

 

Microsoft investigates 17-year-old Windows flaw external link

Reports have surfaced about a new security hole that has been in Windows since the release of Windows NT 3.1 on July 27, 1993. The vulnerability is present in all 32-bit versions of Windows released since then, including all supported versions: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 200...
Wed, Jan 20 |  from Ars Technica

 

Interview with Joseph Moran & Kevin Otnes; Book Review of Getting StartED Windows 7 external link

KEVIN: Not a moment too soon. I was surprised when I started hearing about Windows 7. I know that before a new operating system is even out the door Microsoft is already working on the next release. But initially I expected a series of Service Packs that would address Vista annoyances like the o...
Wed, Jan 20 |  from Mintywhite.com

 

How To: Windows Vista Activation Exploit SL08-010 Part 2Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Thumbnail Author: azuUpoon Keywords: windows vista ultimate how to Added: December 6, 2009
Sun, Dec 6 |  from YouTube

 

Podcast: Automating Windows 7 Deployments Using System Center Configuration Manager external link

We focus on automating Windows 7 operating system deployments using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager in this webcast. First, we cover how to automate hardware and software inventory using Asset Intelligence to determine what applications and hardware are needed for de...
Wed, Nov 11 |  from Microsoft Podcasts about Windows Vista

 

How To: Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media external link

Here is your handy-dandy Windows 7 tip of the day. Those of you that use this method, let us know in the comments section how this worked out for you. First of all, the double install trick from Windows Vista actually still works in Windows 7. But there's a better way. Here's how to clean install Wi...
Fri, Oct 23 |  from Hard OCP

 

How to disable the User Account Control on Windows VistaVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Thumbnail This will disable that annoying UAC (User Account Control) From popping up for your permission for opening up Programs, like "Add or Remove", "Windows Sidebar". It really gets Annoying... So In this video I will show you on how to disable it, it's very easy and simple. ______________________...
Wed, Feb 18 |  from YouTube

 

Podcast: Is the Macintosh tide ebbing? external link

Thumbnail • Hype. Apple's a master at getting others to do promotion on its behalf. The Fanboy Nation is a powerful force (watch for its presence to manifest itself in the comments under this post), and it saves Apple a bundle in marketing costs. But at the moment, Microsoft's winning the buzz contest be...
Thu, Feb 12 |  from Houston Chronicle

 

Podcast: Windows 7 = Vista Upgrade external link

I don’t know why it took so long, but Microsoft has finally fixed Vista. Only it isn’t calling it Vista. Instead the company is working on what it’s calling a new version of Windows, Windows 7. The operating system isn’t commercially available, but is likely to be out by the end of the year.
Mon, Feb 2 |  from LarrysWorld.com

 

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