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By Rich I just went through a bunch of my old OS discs and extracted the boot sounds; I want to share them with you. Some of these sounds really take me back. Do you have any you want to share? Here is what I have so far: Windows 3.1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows Vista Sega Dreamcast Apple II C Mac II...

By Dwight • 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...

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.

By Paul Cooke Not sure how many of you are familiar wtih TechNet Radio, but I did a piece for them the other day that I encourage you to go check out. It's a quick interview on BitLocker Drive Encryption. In it, I get asked about BitLocker not only in Windows Vista, but also around some of the changes we have mad...

By girishr This is just a tip of iceberg on how RSS can be used with Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Since the accelerator ships with the source code as well, developers can further extend this or create new and interesting applications based on RSS & CRM.

Discover how Windows PowerShell command-line options can interface with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to manage client settings. In this webcast, we explore administrative tasks, how to manage the Windows Vista operating system, and how to troubleshoot network proble...

So you have acquired the Windows Vista operating system and the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance. Now what's next? Come listen to tips and tricks on how to start your deployment. Hear the best way to get the most benefit out of this set of tools, straight from Micro...

Capabilities built into the Windows Vista operating system and other Microsoft technologies make it easier to manage Windows Vista desktop clients efficiently in any sized organization. Features such as Group Policy, Task Scheduler, and Windows Remote Management (WINRM) help you e...

was created to meet the computing needs of small business owners like you. Connections:unplugged guests Morgan Greenwood and Burke Fewel help you understand how this forthcoming operating system release can help you focus on what's truly important-maintaining and growing your busi...

In this webcast, we explore how to automate the deployment of the Windows Vista operating system for small-, medium-, and large-scale deployment scenarios. We look at applications that help IT professionals assess existing resources before deploying Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP...

The Windows Vista operating system includes many advances that help IT organizations lock down the desktop environment and prevent user-generated configuration conflicts. In this webcast, we explore how to take advantage of the advanced capabilities in Windows Vista, Windows Serv...

So, you are in the midst of deployment, and you have some questions. Attend this webcast to learn about resolving some of the common issues with Windows product activation in enterprise environments. We cover the steps to troubleshoot top issues around product activation and validation...

By Iand I have a great show this week even if your not a Media Center enthusiast. Windows expert Ed Bott joined me for a live show a couple of weeks ago talking about Vista Service Pack 1. We talked about many topics including Service Pack 1 and had some great questions from the chat room. Ed talks a lot of s...

By Mithund Upcoming Webcast on Windows Compare: High-Performance Computing with Windows (Level 200) Recorded Windows Compare Sessions Monitoring Performance: Windows Vista and Ubuntu Linux Visit Windows Compare website for more information.

In this session, we provide an overview of some of the enhancements of using optical media in the Windows Vista operating system. We cover the new user interface for backing up and restoring information in Windows Vista and the use of Universal Disk Format (UDF) to enable users to exchange...

In this webcast, we focus on application compatibility issues that you may encounter when upgrading to the new Windows Vista operating system, and we show you how to address them. We start the session by explaining User Account Control (UAC), which helps reduce the exposure and attack su...

In this session, we look at the new network stack in the Windows Vista operating system, and talk about how innovations in the stack can help secure the network by enabling new features to filter network traffic and prevent unwanted forwarding. Join us to see the new features in Windows Fir...

In this session, we look at the new TCP/IP stack in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. The new stack includes a new set of performance enhancements to increase throughput in high-bandwidth, high-latency, and high-loss networking environments. We look at the architecture of the new s...

In this session, we discuss many new features shared by the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 operating systems. We start by talking about why Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista are so closely related, and how together they enable many new and exciting features that promote more ef...

In this webcast, we take a look at the new and exciting Folder Redirection and Offline Files features in the Windows Vista operating system. We start with a brief introduction to Folder Redirection and Offline Files, and then we touch on how these features function and why they are useful.Â...

By Chris Chris | Live Tech Support | Video Help | Add to iTunes http://live.pirillo.com/ - I decided to give Vista another go, and reinstalled it on my computer, along with SP1. Being a fresh install, I had to go through and set everything up the way I had it before, including the way Vista logs me in. I want...

By chris@pirillo.com (Chris Pirillo) Chris | Live Tech Support | Video Help | Add to iTunes http://live.pirillo.com/ - Last night, I tried to install a Beta of SP1 for Vista. To put it mildly, it didn’t go so well. Coincidentally, two viewers have written in to ask me how I feel about Vista. Okay then. Here we go. So I install the service pa...

In this webcast, we examine two new network diagnostics technologies that are built into the Windows Vista operating system: the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) and the Network Diagnostics Framework (NDF). Both of these features are entirely new in Windows, and they rep...

By Rory Mike Nash is a corporate vice president in charge of Windows client operating systems product management. Previously, he ran the security team that created the new security systems and features in XPSP2. Charles got a chance to spend some time with him recently to have a very candid conver...

In this session, we look at how enhancements in the Windows Vista operating system help you easily save or recover your data to prevent accidental loss. Windows Vista includes a new feature called  Windows Backup and Restore Center. Throughout this webcast, we demonstrate how to perfor...

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This podcast discusses Windows RAM limitations and ways to get yourself an command prompt shortcut that runs as administrator. With Windows Vista 32-bit, you can get about 3gb of usable RAM. Here we discuss why and what alternatives you have with Vista. As usual, this discussion is based on...

By erickingfrog New MVP Andy Malone talks with John Weston about Windows Server "Longhorn" (now Windows Server 2008). Andy is a technical trainer as well as the Managing Director of Quality Training Ltd. in Scotland. They discuss the new features in Windows Server "Longhorn" such as built-in virtualizat...

Join this webcast as we explore the advantages of using a managed process for deploying the Windows Vista operating system and describe some of the tools available to assist you in the process. Learn about the new Windows Imaging (WIM) file format and the image management tools that were d...

By auroraqueen Matt Hester talks with Iain McDonald, Director of Windows Server Program, about the new and enhanced features of Windows Server “Longhorn” Beta 3. They discuss some of the design principles and key architectural changes behind Windows Server “Longhorn”, and provide background on the...

Discover how the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007 has changed the face of scaled desktop deployments by providing true end-to-end guidance and automation for all desktop deployment processes. In this webcast, we take a look at how the deploym...

By Cory Doctorow MP3 Link Here's my reading of Peter Gutmann's "A Cost Analysis of Windows Vista Content Protection," an amazing paper on DRM that was first published in late 2006. Executive Summary Windows Vista includes an extensive reworking of core OS elements in order to provide content protection...

By auroraqueen The Windows Vista Hardware Assessment is an assessment and inventory tool designed to help customers and partners quickly assess their PCs’ readiness for Windows Vista upgrades network-wide with a single networked PC.  Chris Avis sits down and talks with Baldwin Ng, the Product Manag...

Join this webcast for an in-depth look at the capabilities and benefits of the Windows User Account Control (UAC) feature in the Windows Vista operating system. We show you how UAC helps minimize exposure and reduce the attack surface of the operating system by requiring all users to run i...

By auroraqueen Brian Davies – As a Technologist on the Identity and Access Management team, Brian Davies is responsible for managing the Active Directory and Group Policy within all Microsoft IT managed domains and providing product feedback to the Windows product group.  He is currently working on t...

Are you wondering whether the computer hardware and devices you manage are ready for the Windows Vista operating system? Join this webcast to learn how the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment tool can help you centrally assess the hardware capabilities of your computers and devices fro...

Join this webcast as we examine improvements to Group Policy in Windows Vista operating system. Learn about the new and updated features and see how they improve upon Group Policy functionality in previous versions of the Windows operating system. Because the number of Group Policy sett...

By auroraqueen Blain Barton continues his conversation on Group Policy, discussing how Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management increases administrators’ control over managing Group Policy objects.  He speaks with Kevin Sullivan, a Lead Program Manager, and Winni Verhoef, a Senior Product Ma...

Windows Vista represents a considerable advance in the security of Microsoft operating systems, but that doesn't mean you can let your guard down. Whether you are running Vista or XP, you are going to need additional software to protect your computer from the bad guys on the Net. Changes in...

Join us to find out about the enhancements to the Windows Vista operating system that give you more control over your network environment. In this webcast, we examine some of the updated administrative tools in Windows Vista, such as the Task Scheduler, Event Viewer, and Performance Mon...

The Windows Vista operating system can self-diagnose a number of common problems, including failing hard disks, memory problems, and networking issues. The Built-in Diagnostics feature in Windows Vista provides information that can help you solve problems that cannot be resolved a...

If you manage a network with more than 500 computers and you are preparing to deploy the Windows Vista operating system, you do not want to miss this informative webcast. Planning is paramount when determining your strategy for rolling out the Windows Vista operating system. As part of the...

The Windows Vista operating system contains significant technology innovations that enhance desktop deployment. Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE) 2.0 is the core deployment foundation for Windows Vista. Windows PE can make large-scale, customized deployments o...

In this webcast, we show you how to capture a Windows Vista image, and how to view and edit image files and their configuration settings. The updated Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE) provides a platform for the imaging features. See how to use the Ximage command-line tool to captu...

This webcast explores some of the new technologies in Windows Vista that are designed to enhance system performance and improve the user experience. Find out how features like faster system startup and the new standby mode and resume functions help to boost user productivity. We explain...

In an attempt to strengthen the security of data network and data storage, Microsoft IT deployed an early version of Windows that provided improved defenses against the threats of unauthorized access and communications. Join this webcast to find out how they planned it, how they deploy...

This webcast addresses topics related to Windows Vista deployment. Learn about the advantages of a managed deployment process, and see how automating Windows Vista deployment can increase reliability and manageability while lowering costs. We present the new imaging format and imag...

The last few years have looked pretty dull in PC-land. Faster and cheaper is nice, but it's been a long time since any real breakthroughs in PC hardware or software came to the market. Next year should prove different. It will begin with the announcement of the first Apple PCs to run on Intel pro...