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Microsoft distributes a stability and reliability update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, KB974431, which intends to improve the stability and reliability of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2 in various scenarios, such as missing characters in Microsoft Office-create...

By Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) Just as it backported technologies specific of Windows 7 to Windows Vista, Microsoft is also making available bits and pieces of Windows Server 2008 R2 (Windows 7 Server) for customers running Windows Server 2008. Released to web at the end of October 2009, the Platform Update for Window...

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By Michael Pietroforte One task scheduler for all Windows machines First of all, if you have different Windows versions in your network, then you also have to work with different task schedulers. As you probably know, the differences between Task Scheduler in Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 are hug...

By isablog Firewall Client 2004 Firewall Client 2000 Windows® 7 /Windows Server 2008 Windows Vista (all service packs) Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) Windows XP (all service packs) Windows 2000 Firewall Client 2006 Firewall Client 2004 Firewall Client 2000

By amolrb System Requirements to use the AD RMS Bulk protection tool - Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2Note:  The tool requires installation of RMS Client SP2 and .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows XPOutlook 2007 is needed for decrypting items within PST files  

By Keith Combs Now that we have released Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 R2 to manufacturing, we wanted to share our plans to make the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 7.0 client available to Windows XP and Windows Vista. RDC 7 will ensure that when connecting to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 from...

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By Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) “We released 5 major packages. 32-bit versions for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. We shipped 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. In addition, we supported all major languages for each of the operating s...

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By mkleef DaRT 5.0 only supports Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 (no x64 support and no plans to add it either) DaRT 6.0 only supports Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (and x64 versions too) DaRT 6.5 only supports Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (and x64 versions too)

By Steven Bink All the updated technologies in the Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 are already included in Windows Server 2008 R2. The Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 is not required for Windows Server 2008 R2. To apply the Platform Update for Windows Server 2008, you must have Windows Se...

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By Steven Bink I hope this doesn’t mean you cannot slipstream Service Pack 1 just like what happened with Vista. Description of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista, for Windows Server 2008, for for Windows 7, and for Windows Server 2008 R2

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By John Herrman Microsoft says that Windows 7 is the "seventh" major Windows version, which it isn't, but whatever. Adding to the mystery, the Windows 7 version number will actually be 6.1, the same as Windows Server 2008 R2. Microsoft has included the option to use BitLocker Drive Encryption without a com...

By Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) “The Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 and the Platform Update for Windows Vista are collections of runtime libraries that make it easy for developers to target a wider customer base,” Microsoft revealed. “All the updated technologies in the Platform Update for Windows Vista are...

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By NedPyle I. The preferred method is to configure Static IPv6 addresses on your Windows Server 2008 DFS target servers and then define IPv6 Subnet/Site associations in Active Directory Sites and Services. See the following TechNet article on how to do this:

By aviraj As you all know Microsoft released Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. These new operating systems have provided lot of improvements over Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Where we often talk about only Windows 7 when it  comes to public awareness. There is lot more to know about Windo...

By sweetalic...@yahoo.com (Alice) its instaled this or should say tried to a few times. any idea why it might not be workings??? Alice Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 Security Update for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB953297)

Download the Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 client for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) for Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows Vista SP2. It is packed with a slew of new client-side features that were introduced in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2....

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By ekraus Windows Management Framework, which includes Windows PowerShell 2.0, WinRM 2.0, and BITS 4.0, has been officially released today.  This down-level release is now supported for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 ope...

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By Mary Jo Foley In September, Microsoft unveiled a beta of a toolset that was designed to improve compatibility between Vista and Windows 7 (as well as Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2). The Redmondians made available on October 27 the final version of that tool, known as the Platform Updat...

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By Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com INTRODUCTION The Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 and the Platform Update for Windows... The Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 and the Platform Update for Windows Vista are collections of runtime libraries that make it easy for developers Read More......(read more)

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By Mary Jo Foley In September, Microsoft unveiled a beta of a toolset that was designed to improve compatibility between Vista and Windows 7 (as well as Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2). The Redmondians made available on October 27 the final version of that tool, known as the Platform Updat...

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The Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 and the Platform Update for Windows Vista are collections of runtime libraries that make it easy for developers to target a wider customer base.

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This article discusses the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 7.0 client update that enables you to use the new Remote Desktop Services features. These features are introduced in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2. These features are available for computers that are running Windows XP S...

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Install this update to extend support for Key Management Service (KMS) to provide activation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

By Mary Jo Foley In September, Microsoft unveiled a beta of a toolset that was designed to improve compatibility between Vista and Windows 7 (as well as Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2). The Redmondians made available on October 27 the final version of that tool, known as the Platform Updat...

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By NedPyle Before Windows Server 2008 and Vista Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Group Policy uses the ICMP protocol to determine a slow link between the Group Policy client and the domain controller. This process is documented in Microsoft Knowledgebase article 227260: How a slo...

By Stigner Service Pack 2 for Configuration Manager 2007 delivers new platform support for Windows 7 client, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2. In addition, Service Pack 2 delivers continued innovation with Intel vPro technology, support for Branch Cache enab...

By mitchirs Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 Update upgrades a Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 installation and delivers new platform support for Windows 7 client, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2. Download the entire Service Pack here . You can also evaluate the f...

By Dan Nosowitz 1, 2, and 3: These were the original DOS-based Windows that started it all. Windows 3.1 is the first version I remember (and even that only vaguely). 5: Windows 2000 and all the flavors of Windows XP. 6: The oft-maligned Windows Vista (and Windows Server 2008).

By Jodi Kogan Here’s the scenario: You have the Key Management Service (KMS) hosted on Windows Server 2003 activating your Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 systems. Now you are ready to start piloting and deploying Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Some of your first questions are likely:

By Jodi Kogan Here’s the scenario: You have the Key Management Service (KMS) hosted on Windows Server 2003 activating your Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 systems. Now you are ready to start piloting and deploying Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Some of your first questions are likely:

By Craig KB Windows Server 2008 R2 CAPolicy.inf Syntax Upgrading Windows Server 2008 R2 without media BranchCache Deployment Guide for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2: What’s New in Remote Desktop Services

By CC Hameed The instructions above can be applied on Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 systems.  The instructions above should not be used on Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 Systems.  On these systems, please uncheck the “Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Saving Time” man...

By Darstan64 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 Security Update for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Hello, can someone tell me what this error message is? I get when I try to download this update, "Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1...

By Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) According to KB917607, titled “I cannot open Help files that require the Windows Help (WinHlp32.exe) program,” “At this time, there is no WinHlp32.exe download available for Windows 7 or for Windows Server 2008 R2. However, separate downloads for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will...

By CC Hameed After the RemoteApp and Desktop Connection web feed has been configured, a new Program Group – RemoteApp and Desktop Connections – appears in the Start menu. And with that, we’ve come to the end of our post.  It looks like a long post, but there’s lots of screenshots!  Don Geddes will be here t...

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By emil.protalinski@arstechnica.com (Emil Protalinski) As expected, Microsoft today had its largest Patch Tuesday to date, and it includes the first security fixes for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. The vulnerability in question could allow a denial of service attack via a maliciously crafted packet during the NTLM authentication pro...

By Sumeeth Evans This fell in my lap over the weekend, but I didn’t have time to cover it last week: An update is available that allows for a potential power saving in an AMD multicore processor that is running an x64-based version of Windows Vista SP2, of Windows Server 2008 SP2, of Windows 7, or of Windows Se...

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Soy Mire B: This fell in my lap over the weekend, but I didn’t have time to cover it last week: An update is available that allows for a potential power saving in an AMD multicore processor that is running an x64-based version of Windows Vista SP2, of Windows Server 2008 SP2, of Windows 7, or of...

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By Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) “This SDK update fixes an issue where after applying Service Pack 1 you may experience a performance degradation in MPI jobs,” Microsoft explains. “Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2003 x64 editions; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista; Windows Vista...

By YongRhee[MSFT] List of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) related hotfixes for post Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 as of Jun. 5th, 2009: 967113 Per-machine printer connections that are removed are still displayed in the GPO report about a print client computer that is running Windows Se...

By AriPernick The final version of the Windows Web Services API for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 is now available. This version corresponds to the final version of the WWSAPI released as part of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. To develop for this version of t...

By CC Hameed Happy Friday everyone!  Welcome to Day Nine of our Launch Series for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.  We’re continuing on with Printing today – specifically a look at PrintBRM.  PrintBRM was introduced in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 as the replacement for the PrintMig util...

By NewsBot Microsoft plans monster Patch Tuesday next week Computerworld The flaw affects Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and preview releases of Windows 7. Of the 13 updates, Storms put the patches scheduled for SQL Server, ... Microsoft to Plug Windows Security Holes on Patch TuesdayeWeek Hack...

By Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) Forget 64-bit, Microsoft has already been exploring 128-bit support scenarios for future releases of Windows. Of course, with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 wrapped up since July 22nd, 2009, the official release to manufacturing date, the 128-bit wave will not affect the success...

By CC Hameed Filtering: Prior to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, administrators were able to create customer print queue filters.  In the new version of PMC, you can now create print queue filters using the printer driver version and provider as search criteria.  In addition, you can create prin...

By CC Hameed As I mentioned before many of the features listed above will be covered in upcoming posts – for today, let’s focus on the Printing Performance Enhancements.  In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 there are three main areas in which improvements in printing performance have been achieve...

By Rich Installing desktop themes on your Vista or Windows Server 2008 machine takes just a few minutes . Learn, in this guide, how to patch system files and install themes. Read the rest of Install Custom Desktop Themes in Windows Vista/Server 2008 [How To]

By CC Hameed In previous versions of Windows, especially 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003, the size of the working set of system cache could potential grow to consume all, or nearly all of RAM.  In Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, significant changes were introduced to the management of wor...

By CC Hameed If you are currently running:You can upgrade to:Windows Vista Home Basic (SP1 or SP2) Windows 7 Home Basic (x86 and x64)Windows 7 Home Premium (x86 and x64)Windows 7 Ultimate (x86 and x64)Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1 or SP2) Windows 7 Home Premium (x86 and x64) Windows 7 Ultimate (x86...

By GPTeam One of the new feature of Group Policy Preferences in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is support for configuring power plans using preferences for Windows Vista and later (see Image 1). You used to be able to control power management in Vista using native policies however the advanced...

By the oracle Microsoft had no idea at that time that it would be launching three major products — Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Exchange Server 2010 — into such an uncertain economic climate. “I can’t tell you that this was the economy we thought we were going to live in,” Ballmer said. §

By jeffl Method 1 Perform an in-place upgrade of the parent partition from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2008 R2. Note On a Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer, the Integration Services for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 will be listed in Programs and Features as "KB955484". 

By Michael Pietroforte I have only tried the feature with a Windows Server 2008 R2 domain controller (functional level R2), but the new Group Policy reference guide says that this features is independent of the Active Directory functional level. Thus it should also work in a Windows Server 2003 domain.

By bradley Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on remote computers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2 (and, for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003) from a remote computer...

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By Michael Pietroforte New Group Policy settings Every new Windows version introduces new Group Policy settings. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are no exception here. All in all, Group Policy now supports approximately 3,000 different settings, in which 300 of them are new. Most of them are for new Windows 7...

By Keith Combs So in this dual boot configuration, I built a demo environment for the upcoming Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Exchange 2010 launch events.  Windows 7 is installed on drive C: (100GB drive).  Windows Server 2008 R2 is installed into a .VHD file on Drive D: (320GB).  After I confirmed tha...

Internet Explorer 8 releases on WSUS for August 25, 2009 Windows Vista Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2003 Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Internet Explorer 8 Language Packs Windows XP How do I control my Internet Explorer 8 deployment?

Now that we have released Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 R2 to manufacturing, we wanted to share our plans to make the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 7.0 client available to Windows XP and Windows Vista....

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By emil.protalinski@arstechnica.com (Emil Protalinski) Microsoft has released the Windows Management Framework Release Candidate for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 on Microsoft Connect. This RC includes Windows Remote Management (WinRM) 2.0, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 4.0, and Windows PowerShell 2.0. While pac...

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By Windows Installer Team ·         KB 958655 – Error message when you use Windows Installer (MSI) 4.5 to install multiple MSI packages in Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP: "API call rejected - No actions in Context". ·         KB 967756 – After you uninstall some software upda...

By Milo Riano This problem affects the following operating system and applications: 1. Windows XP 2. Windows 2000 3. Windows Vista 4. Windows Server 2003 5. Windows Server 2008 8. Windows Client for MAC 9. Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting 2006 Image from Windows 7. Post from: Windows Vista Weblog

By emil.protalinski@arstechnica.com (Emil Protalinski) Starting in late August, and continuing over the next couple of months, Microsoft will be upgrading its update services, which will affect the Windows Update and Automatic Updates client code. This update will improve the user interface for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 users,...

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By Martin Critical ratings for Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 are usually important or moderate ratings for Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 thanks to the increased security in those operating systems. Downloads are already available from various official sources including Automatic U...

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By BSchwarz Windows Vista SP2 TechNet Windows Server 2008 SP2 TechNet Windows Vista and Server 2008 SP2 x86 Windows Vista and Server 2008 SP2 x86 DVD ISO Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 x64 Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 ia64

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By Martin The security vulnerability affects only Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 systems. Computer systems running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7 are not affected because “the ability to pass data to this control within Internet Explorer” is restricted in these operating s...

By Stephen L Rose MDT 2010 is the next version of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, a Solution Accelerator for operating system and application deployment. New features such as flexible driver management, optimized user interface workflow, and Windows PowerShell™ can simplify deployment and make your...

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Microsoft has released Windows Server 2008 Service pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - All Language Standalone DVD ISO

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By George Christodoulou If you have Windows Update configured to download updates automatically, Windows Update will notify you when Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 is ready to be installed. If you have Windows Update configured to download updates automatically, Windows Update will notify you...

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By Brandon LeBlanc For more information, including languages, on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 click here. If you have Windows Update configured to download updates automatically, Windows Update will notify you when Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 is ready to be installed.

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By Charles Windows kernel expert and kernel "professor" David Solomon and Windows Kernel Technical Fellow Mark Russinovich have written another great book covering, in great detail, the internal composition of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. A third author,Alex Ionescu, joined th...

By some...@someplace.invalid (John) Should I download this instead? Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone (KB948465)

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By mniehaus As some of you have already discovered, ConfigMgr (RTM and SP1) is unable to capture an image of a Windows Vista SP2 or Windows Server 2008 SP2 operating system.  Fortunately, there are now two hotfixes available for this, one if you are running ConfigMgr RTM:

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone DVD ISO (KB948465) is available for download here. Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone (KB948465) ...

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By Milo Riano Microsoft has released an advanced notifications for their June patch which affects Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008. The Microsoft bulletin is found here — Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for June 2009

 Romania With the release of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 RTM/SP1, Microsoft aliened its client and server operating systems in order to make it easier for customers to install and manage their deployments. This strategy was clearly ...

By CC Hameed Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows VistaFAQ for Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2Release Notes for Windows Vista SP2Release Notes for Windows Server 2008 SP2Notable Changes in Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2Windows Server 2008 SP2 Deployment...

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By BSchwarz Just a heads up to prepare for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2. It will be available in the coming weeks on the Download Center (DLC) and also through Windows Update and WSUS. On April 28th, we announced the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Window...

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Our investigation has shown that the vulnerable code was removed as part of our work building Windows Vista. This means that Windows Vista and versions of Windows since Windows Vista (Windows Server 2008, Windows 7) are not vulnerable.

 CA By Kurt Mackie This "release-to-Web" version of SP2 is a more general public release than the "release-to-manufacturing" version (designed for PC hardware builders) that Microsoft announced late last month. Those eager to get SP2 can grab it today ...

By Michael Pietroforte Windows Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 available for public download: x86: x64: ISO: System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 Release Candidate System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate for x64 Edition Windows Server 2008 R2 VDI step-by-step guides Co...

Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (SP2) is an update to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 that supports new kinds of hardware and emerging hardware standards, and includes all updates delivered since SP1. SP2 simplifies administration by enabling IT administ...

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The latest service packs (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 have been released to manufacturing and are now publically available as standalone installers. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are downloadable from the Microsoft download site. ...

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Service Pack 2, the latest service pack for both Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, supports new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards, includes all of the updates that have been delivered since SP1, and simplifies deployment, for consumers, developers, and IT profes...

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 TX The latest details and version release dates for Windows Vista Service Pack 2 are up on Tech ARP. The latest patch for the troubled Vista OS also applies to Windows Server 2008 bringing it up to Release 2. Microsoft is rushing SP2 out in hopes that ...

By donna Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone (KB948465) Note: Windows Server 2008 released with Service Pack 1 included. Windows Vista SP1 information and downloads can be found on the Windows Vista SP1 TechNet page.

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 Romania By Marius Oiaga, Technology News Editor Just as it did for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has released a tool designed to fix issues in the next iteration of the Windows client and server platforms in order for future installations on ...

By Sumeeth Evans Just a heads up to prepare for Windows Vista  and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2. It will be available in the coming weeks on the Download Center (DLC) and also through Windows Update and WSUS.  On April 28th, we announced the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Win...

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By Sumeeth Evans Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 RC enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on remote computers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2 (and, for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003) from a remote comput...

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By Keith Combs Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 RC enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on remote computers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2 (and, for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003) from a remote comput...

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By Content Team Hi Everyone, Last week, 4 Windows 6 related hot-fix KB article were released. Below are the details: Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 - 4 KB articles: · 955430 Description of the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 installation software feature update released April 28, 2009 · 9601...

By freitasm With so many stories about the Windows 7 Release Candidate going around right now, it's easy to miss this one: Microsoft has released Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 for download on MSDN and Technet.

By Stephen L Rose Today we are proud to announce the launch of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.  Service Pack 2 (SP2) represents the latest step in Microsoft’s commitment to continuous improvement.  It includes all of the updates that have been delivered since SP1, as well as suppor...

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 Romania By Marius Oiaga, Technology News Editor Microsoft was yet to announce the releasing to manufacturing of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 that the bits had already been leaked to torrent trackers. On April 28, the Redmond company ...

Brandon LeBlanc: Today we are announcing the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. SP2 represents the latest step in Microsoft’s commitment to continuous improvement. It includes all updates that have been delivered since SP1...

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By Sumeeth Evans Install this update to enable future updates to install successfully on all editions of Windows Server 2008. This update may be required before selected future updates can be installed. After you install this item, it cannot be removed. This update is provided to you and licensed under the...

By davecal_ms In Windows XP or in any pre-Windows XP operating system when you have a document that contains custom properties. the Content Indexer service can index these custom properties. In Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, the Content Indexer service cannot index these custom properties as...

 Romania According to the software giant, the second service pack for the Office 2007 System will only be supported on platforms such as Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 following their release to manufacturing ...

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By MIG-31 This article provides some answers to common questions about Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Do note that this is based on the Release Candidate (RC). There may be some changes to the final release to manufacturing (RTM) version. However, the changes are likely to b...

By Keith Combs Session 1: Windows Server 2008 R2 – Optimize your Time Session 3: Internet Explorer 8 – Get Excited About the Browser Again Session 1: Internet Explorer 8 for Developers Session 2: Developing on Microsoft Windows 7 · New Features in Windows 7 · Windows Web Services API

By jweston TechNet Events Unleashed Session 1: Windows Server 2008 R2 – Optimize your Time Session 2: Windows 7 – Maximize Your Potential Session 3: Internet Explorer 8 – Get Excited About the Browser Again © 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way

By Content Team Hi Everyone, Last week, 13 Windows 6 and Windows 7 related hot-fix KB article were released, including 12 for Windows 6 and 1 for Windows 7 Beta. Below are the details: Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 - 9 KB articles: · 961080 Event ID: 19 occurs on Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista Ser...

By mepprecht In October 2008, Microsoft issued a Security Bulletin and a Patch for Windows as MS08-067 describes. Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 fixes carry a Critical rating, whilst for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, an Important rating.

By Steven Bink Microsoft today released Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 RTM Escrow build to Connect beta testers. If you are a Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Connect beta tester, you can download this build today from Microsoft Connect

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Microsoft has given testers the RTM-Escrow build of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Participants can grab it via Windows Update, as a standalone download, or as a slipstreamed download. By Emil Protalinski | Last updated March ...

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By emil.protalinski@arstechnica.com (Emil Protalinski) This week, Microsoft Connect testers received the RTM-Escrow build of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Ars has learned. The company is letting testers grab it as a standalone installer package (all languages) as well as slipstreamed versions in English, Spanis...

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By (Emil Protalinski) Microsoft has sent out an e-mail to testers announcing that the RC-Escrow build of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 is available for download. The company is letting testers grab it via Windows Update (available this Thursday in available languages of Vista and Se...

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