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Ballmer Says Windows 7 Sales Double Those of Vista

20 Nov 2009 11:19:49 PST

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer isn't talking turkey when it comes to the software giant's newest operating system. At a shareholder meeting Thursday in Bellevue, Wash., Ballmer told investors that Windows 7 sold double the number of copies in one month as its previous Windows Vista operati...

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Ballmer Says Windows 7 Sales Double Those of Vista

20 Nov 2009 11:19:49 PST

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How to navigate Microsoft-imposed VDI licensing pitfalls

20 Nov 2009 10:26:33 PST

Written by Scott Lowe
You may create any number of instances of the software.You may store instances of the software on any of your servers or storage media.You may create and store instances of the software solely to exercise your right to run instances of the software under any of your Windows Virtual Enterpri...

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OS Environment Comparison for SharePoint Server 2010 Beta Evaluation

19 Nov 2009 23:42:14 PST

Written by opal
SharePoint Server 2010 can be installed on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. You can find installation steps for different OSes on MSDN: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee554869(office.14).aspx . So is there any difference between thes...

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Opinion: Fishbowl for Facebook Using the Windows 7 Taskbar for Extra Spice

19 Nov 2009 13:41:15 PST

Written by Yochay Kiriaty
As a WPF application, Fishbowl runs on multiple Windows versions, including Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, and it integrates with the Windows 7 Taskbar and Multitouch. One of the main ideas behind the Taskbar is to provide users with quick and easy access to their content and he...

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The Windows Platform, Silverlight 4, and Facebook

19 Nov 2009 13:02:33 PST

Written by Brandon LeBlanc
Today, we’re making available an application for Windows 7 called Fishbowl for Facebook. This application is a sample application created by UXLabs@Microsoft that showcases the Windows Platform (when I say Windows Platform = .NET Platform) and takes advantage of key Windows 7 feature...

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Windows Vista news and blogs - November 21, 2009

21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Windows Vista news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Unsuccessful Rollback Phase Cause Partition Loss in Microsoft Windows -- from Latest News from .NET Developer's Journal
• Windows SteadyState -- by Mysticgeek from the How-To Geek
• Windows 8 in 2012 -- from KezNews.com - Windows portal - All articles
• A History Of Windows Presented By Microsoft -- by Ryan from CyberNet Classics - All Articles
• Windows 8 Slated For 2012 Release -- by Martin from gHacks technology news
• Changes In Vista: EULA And Antitrust -- by Ryan from CyberNet Classics - All Articles
• >>>Partner Community Hot issues November 2009 -- Client -- by bradley from < • The Windows Platform, Silverlight 4, and Facebook -- by Brandon LeBlanc from Windows Experience Blog
• Does Windows 7 return customization to the forefront? -- from KezNews.com - Windows portal - News
• Manual Removal of W32/Magania.AZLM Trojan » Kva8wr.exe -- by magakos from MS Windows Vista Compatible Software

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GeekPost Weekly Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 6

19 Nov 2009 00:14:00 PST

Written by JamesHip
As a user of Windows and a former independent software vendor (ISV), I know how disconcerting it is when an application exhibits user-interface constructs different from the ones we've grown to consider modern by the newest operating system release or version of Office we're using. It'...

Original story at Geekzone .

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Boot Camp Drivers Update 2.2 for Windows

19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

About Boot Camp Drivers Update 2.2 for Windows If you have an Intel-based Mac and there’s a PC application you need to use, you can run it using Boot Camp. You”ll need to provide a copy of Microsoft Windows, but Boot Camp is included in Mac OS X Leopard.

Original story at Apple Hot News .

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Add Sticky Note Goodness to Your Desktop with Stickies

17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 PST

Written by Asian Angel
Are you looking for a customizable sticky notes program for your desktop that can be fixed to blend with your theme? See how Stickies makes a nice addition to any Windows system. If you have been looking for a good sticky notes program for your desktop, then Stickies is definitely a recommen...

Original story at To Geek .

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How To Get Years of Good Use Out of Your Existing Tape Backup Setup with Server 2008

16 Nov 2009 14:24:09 PST

Discover how the BackupAssist™ tape backup solution provides ongoing viability for existing tape hardware on Server 2008. This Whitepaper explains how to continue using tape for data archival backup while delivering cost-efficiency and labor savings with Windows Server 2008, Wind...

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Opinion: CyberNotes: Schedule and Stream Shows from Media Center

15 Nov 2009 05:36:33 PST

Written by Ashley
Microsoft Monday Your Week in Review with Sunday’s SummaryCyberNotes: Multiple Tuners in Vista Media Center (MCE)MyFive: Reasons I Love Windows Vista Media CenterCyberNotes: Skip Commercials in Windows Media CenterHow To Stream Internet Music On Your Pocket PC

Original story at CyberNet Classics .

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Patch: Get Safe Online – Warnings

11 Nov 2009 08:17:07 PST

Written by The PC Doctor
There are new security warning(s): · Microsoft November Update for Multiple Vulnerabilities What does it affect?: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista What does it do?: Details of Microsoft's November software update concerning a number of vulne...

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Opinion: CyberNotes: How to Edit MP3 Details in Vista

07 Nov 2009 22:07:23 PST

Written by Ashley
Microsoft Monday Your Week in Review with Sunday’s SummaryGoogle Maps Gives Editing Rights to UsersWindows Vista Beta 2 Update AvailableCyberNotes: Your Week in Review with Sunday’s SummaryCyberNotes: iCal vs. Windows Calendar

Original story at CyberNet Classics .

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Podcast: Aufzeichnung zum Oktober-TechTalk: Windows 7 – ein Überblick für Entwickler (Teil 1)

03 Nov 2009 10:31:00 PST

Written by Jan Schenk
In dieser TechTalk-Aufzeichnung erklären Oliver Scheer und Peter Kirchner, wie etwa die neue Taskbar genutzt werden kann, indem die Preview-Ansicht gesteuert, Status-Informationen ausgegeben oder die Sprunglisten nach Ihren Wünschen angepasst werden können. Wir zeigen neue M...

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Opinion: Windows 7 Guides: The Best Of

28 Oct 2009 18:40:00 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Patch: DirectX 11 for Vista Released

28 Oct 2009 14:40:33 PDT

Written by MIG-31
Quote: DirectX 11 is now available for Windows Vista users through a new Platform Update for Windows Vista available automatically through the Windows Update function. Buried in the patch notes is a low-key "Updates to DirectX to support hardware acceleration for 2D, 3D, and text-base...

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How To: Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media

23 Oct 2009 16:30:08 PDT

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...

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Patch: Download HPC Pack 2008 SDK SP1 Fix for Nehalem CPUs MPI Performance Degradation

13 Oct 2009 03:46:00 PDT

Written 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...

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How To: Changes to XPS Rasterization Filter Sample for Windows Vista SP2 with Platform Client Update

29 Sep 2009 17:43:00 PDT

Written by wdkblog
Buld the sample using Windows 7.Change the xpsrassmpl.inf file.Install the sample on Windows Vista SP2 with Platform Client Update. For step 2, make these changes to the XPSRASSMPL.INF file: XPSRas WDK Sample Driver" = INSTALL_FILTER XPSRas WDK Sample Driver" = INSTALL_FILTER

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Podcast: What is Microsoft's Visual Basic 6 Support Strategy?

14 Sep 2009 17:47:00 PDT

Written by Beth Massi
Read the Official Support Statement on Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP

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Patch: MSI 4.5 natively included with SP2 for Windows Vista & Server 2008

12 Aug 2009 17:44:00 PDT

Written 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...

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Podcast: The Complete Guide to Windows Easy Transfer

06 Aug 2009 08:38:00 PDT

Written by Nic Fillingham
In this video we cover virtually everything you would ever want to know about Windows Easy Transfer and demonstrate the application in action on a Windows XP machine (creating a *.MIG file and backing up to USB key) and transferring files and settings from Windows Vista to Windows 7 via an E...

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(HD) Windows Vista Tutorial Speed Up Your PC! + How to Use Rocketdock

12 Apr 2009 04:11:02 PDT

Written by rss@youtube.com (tobleroneuk)
None Author: tobleroneuk Keywords: Windows Vista SP1 SP2 SP3 tutorial make faster startup shutdown msconfig nvidia gtx 260 Added: April 12, 2009

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How to make Windows Vista 80 to 90% faster

05 Mar 2009 23:57:49 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (vanityscreamreacords)
this is a short video on some steps you can take to make your Vista... Author: vanityscreamreacords Keywords: Windows Vista Faster fast 90% 80% really how to Make Added: March 5, 2009

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Podcast: Windows 7 = Vista Upgrade

02 Feb 2009 15:24:19 PST

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.

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