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Undoubtedly, a key aspect of the evolution from Windows Vista to Windows 7 is the new graphical user interface of the operating system. At least equally important, if not even more so, is the way in which, with Windows 7 Microsoft is bringing natural user interfaces to the mainstream. And the Redmond company will co... |
27 November 2009
16:01 GMT |
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Although word of DirectX 11 has been around for over a year, with Microsoft sharing actual details with developers and partners, Windows 7’s graphics technology will only from now come into play. With the latest iteration of the Windows client available for purchase for a little over a month, customers worldwi... |
27 November 2009
13:01 GMT |
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Not all Microsoft customers are equal and not all treated in such a manner either. The difference lies in the license that accompanies software from the Redmond company. While end users have to deal with retail software or OEM images, corporate customers access Microsoft software through volume licenses. And there&rs... |
27 November 2009
11:41 GMT |
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With its latest version of Windows, Microsoft supports multiple activation scenarios, each tailored to a specific Windows 7 license. In this regard, volume customers of Windows 7 have the option to perform volume activation for the operating system. Companies with a large number of clients can centralize the managem... |
27 November 2009
05:37 GMT |
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Windows 7 RTM has been leveraged for anything from a kitchen utensil to a Christmas accessory, but it appears that the latest iteration of the Windows client is also the perfect tool for world domination. Feast your eyes on the videos embedded at the bottom of this article and you’re bound to understand the rol... |
27 November 2009
02:58 GMT |
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For the development process of Windows 7, Microsoft has worked closely with hardware manufacturers in order to ensure seamless compatibility and support for the latest iteration of the Windows client. This strategy has put Windows 7 light years away from Windows Vista in terms of incompatibility issues, but still, th... |
26 November 2009
14:01 GMT |
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There’s little doubt that Windows 7 is getting more than its fair share of love out there, with Microsoft citing double the number of sold licenses compared to that of Windows Vista in the first month on the market. In the UK, the software giant has tapped local girlband the Sugababes for a special promotion bu... |
26 November 2009
10:36 GMT |
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Microsoft has made available an update designed to resolve a data corruption problem affecting secure Digital (SD) cards used in conjunction with a machine running the company’s latest iteration of the Windows client. The refresh offered to customers is available for all editions of the Windows7 client and is ... |
26 November 2009
08:00 GMT |
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Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system has been widely appreciated by both media and consumers, thanks to its more user-friendly interface, ease of use, and other features that enable it to run smoother than the software giant's previous OS, the infamous Windows Vista. In now appears that some PC vendors, A... |
26 November 2009
06:30 GMT |
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The Windows operating system is, by no means, an indispensable kitchen utensil for the time being, but just give Microsoft a little while and the company will make it happen. With computers becoming ubiquitous throughout all rooms in the home and with Natural User Interfaces evolving at a fast pace, Windows-powered m... |
26 November 2009
06:18 GMT |
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The content available to personalize the latest iteration of the Windows client from Microsoft has evolved with the addition of a new theme. The Redmond company is offering a variety of free Themes and Wallpapers for Windows 7 on the Personalization Gallery hosted on Microsoft.com. The items offered as free downloads... |
25 November 2009
11:41 GMT |
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A default diagnostics tool included in Windows 7 can incorrectly report DirectX 11 devices as DirectX 10.1, Microsoft has revealed. At fault is the DirectX Diagnostics Tool, the Redmond company explains. The Erroneous reporting of DirectX 11 devices as DirectX 10.1 devices is a problem that also affects Windows Serve... |
25 November 2009
11:03 GMT |
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Earlier this month, you were able to read about a collaboration between Microsoft and Saks Fifth Avenue in order to bring Windows 7 RTM to the core of the holidays. The Redmond company and the New York City landmark of commerce have moved onward with their partnership and users will be able to see the results via th... |
25 November 2009
03:57 GMT |
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While work on Windows 7 client and server operating systems has been wrapped up since mid-2009, the latest iteration of Windows continues to be at the core of efforts centered on another Windows-related project from Microsoft. In this regard, the Redmond company is forging ahead with the development of the next gener... |
24 November 2009
11:31 GMT |
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Microsoft is offering customers a chance to win some rather sweet prizes via a new contest built around Windows 7, including an HP Envy 15 laptop. The contest, hosted over at Toolbox for IT is designed to permit IT professionals to share Windows 7-related experiences from the workplace. Participants need nothing more... |
24 November 2009
10:57 GMT |
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There’s no disputing over the fact that Windows 7 brings a consistent overhaul of the graphical user interface that has become synonymous with the Windows operating system. One critical aspect of the Windows 7 GUI redesign is the revamping of the Taskbar, which is now affectionately referred to in some circles... |
24 November 2009
09:05 GMT |
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Customers looking to buy new hardware or software products, as well as new computers, should look for the Windows 7 logo ahead of anything else, is the advice that Microsoft gives shoppers. Mark Relph - senior director - Windows Ecosystem Team, notes that especially holiday shoppers should be on the lookout for &ldqu... |
24 November 2009
04:05 GMT |
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Customers having problems with the Shut Down process of Microsoft’s latest iteration of the Windows client can now turn to the company for a possible resolve. The software giant informed that in certain scenarios users of Windows 7 RTM that attempt to Shut Down, or put their computer into Sleep mode, won’... |
24 November 2009
02:37 GMT |
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Microsoft has confirmed an issue with customers running the latest iteration of the Windows client associated with video content becoming corrupted in Windows Media Center. All the flavors of Windows 7 that come with the Windows Media Center component are affected, the Redmond company underlined. In this context, use... |
23 November 2009
12:01 GMT |
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In mid-October 2009, Microsoft announced that family Guy would be upgrading to Windows 7. Essentially, the Redmond company announced a collaboration with FOX One, for the creation of a Windows 7 brand sponsorship special titled “Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show,” which was ... |
23 November 2009
10:58 GMT |
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Microsoft was supposed to make available for download an open source tool designed to streamline the creation of Windows 7 RTM bootable media and subsequently, the installation of the operating system this week; however, this will not be the case. In a genuine case of a “take 2,” the Redmond company prom... |
23 November 2009
02:57 GMT |
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According to information available from Microsoft, the next iteration of the Windows client and server operating system is at a maximum of three years away. The Redmond-based company revealed that it expects to deliver the next major release of Windows approximately in 2012. Of course, “approximately” is ... |
20 November 2009
14:51 GMT |
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Wireless carrier AT&T announced recently the addition of a new product in its 3G mobile broadband offering, namely the HP Mini 110 netbook. The new device is expected to start selling through the operator's channels as soon as Sunday, November 22 is here, and should offer users fast access to AT&T's 3G net... |
20 November 2009
14:01 GMT |
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At just approximately a month after the general availability deadline of Windows 7, the operating system enjoys strong support from hardware and software companies worldwide. In fact, there are approximately 9,000 products that now feature the “Compatible with Windows 7” logo, Microsoft revealed at the Pr... |
20 November 2009
14:01 GMT |
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Windows 7 has nothing short of hit the ground running in terms of sales, Microsoft has already noted on multiple occasions. Most recently, Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer speaking to participants at Microsoft’s Annual Shareholder Meeting today, underlined the strength in Windows sales following the genera... |
20 November 2009
09:00 GMT |
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The third major update for Microsoft’s home server is now just days away. Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 (PP3) will be made available on November 24, 2009, and users will be able to grab it through Windows Update. From the get go, the Redmond company will make available Windows Home Server PP3 in the followi... |
20 November 2009
07:34 GMT |
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The Acer Aspire 1420P, featured in the images accompanying this article, is a custom PC built by Microsoft in collaboration with Acer and offered for free to full-conference attendees who are onsite at the Professional Developer Conference 2009, in Los Angeles. It was Windows and Windows Live Division President Steve... |
19 November 2009
11:48 GMT |
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Microsoft has made available for download a new version of the resources designed to permit managed code developers to take advantage of the unique features brought to the table by Windows 7. On November 18th, 2009, version 1.0.1 of the Windows API Code Pack was released, and is currently up for grabs via MSDN. Accor... |
19 November 2009
11:22 GMT |
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Following the release of Windows XP, Microsoft implemented the Security Development Lifecycle in the building of Windows Vista, touting a tangibly superior operating system in terms of security. SDL was also the critical element in bulletproofing Windows 7, the Redmond company’s latest iteration of the Windows ... |
19 November 2009
08:13 GMT |
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Microsoft has made available for download a new Cumulative Time Zone Update for all currently supported Windows platforms, designed to implement time-zone changes that reflect modifications introduced around the world. The software giant explained that the December 2009 cumulative time zone update was set up to repla... |
18 November 2009
10:56 GMT |
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In certain scenarios, Microsoft’s latest iteration of the Windows client will be a must-have holiday accessory along with mistletoe, Christmas trees, and the “trademark” cookies and milk for Santa. It is the case of Saks Fifth Avenue, Microsoft revealed, which will embrace not only the holiday spir... |
18 November 2009
05:52 GMT |
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It’s rather simple to see that Microsoft’s strong focus on application compatibly for Windows 7 has paid off. Off course, the company had Vista as a buffer to sweeten the transition from Windows XP, and as a result, Windows 7 is not plagued by the incompatibility problems that handicapped its predecessor.... |
18 November 2009
04:02 GMT |
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The introduction of native multitouch capabilities is one of the most consistent aspects of the evolution from Windows Vista to Windows 7. However, Microsoft noted that, in certain scenarios, customers running touch-capable computers and Windows 7 would not be able to actually use touch. The Redmond company explained... |
17 November 2009
05:48 GMT |
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It was only a matter of time before methods designed to illegally circumvent the antipiracy measures in Windows 7 made their way into the wild. And, in this regard, the latest iteration of the Windows client joins its predecessors, for which a consistent collection of leaked volume keys, key generators (keygens), hac... |
14 November 2009
08:51 GMT |
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Microsoft has reacted rapidly to public reports of a zero-day denial-of-service vulnerability in its latest iterations of the Windows client and server operating systems, and is providing customers with guidance on how to block potential attempts to take advantage of the security flaw. In this regard, the Redmond com... |
14 November 2009
07:04 GMT |
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Even ahead of the October 22nd General Availability deadline of Windows 7, Microsoft started offering a collection of content designed to enable end users to personalize their operating system. The materials, set up to help customers in their Windows 7 customization endeavors, were only kicked up a notch as the platf... |
13 November 2009
14:41 GMT |
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Following the five year gap between Windows XP and Windows Vista, Microsoft indicated that it would pick up the pace for the delivery of Windows Next releases, and Windows 7 was an illustrative example in this regard. The latest iteration of Windows was delivered within three years after the general availability of V... |
13 November 2009
03:07 GMT |
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Microsoft offered the first taste of Windows 7 to the general public at the start of January 2009. But as early adopters that followed closely the development process of Windows Vista’s successor already know, the public release of Windows 7 Beta Build 7000 did not go as smooth as initially planned. The Redmond... |
12 November 2009
12:40 GMT |
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Windows 7 might not have been affected by any of the November security bulletins released by Microsoft, but this doesn’t mean that the operating system is bulletproof. In fact, a zero-day vulnerability, impacting both the latest iteration of Windows client and server operating systems, has been documented in th... |
12 November 2009
10:09 GMT |
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Microsoft is cooking a second Community Technology Preview of Windows Embedded Standard 2011. According to the Redmond company, early adopters should be looking for the CTP2 bits of the next iteration of Windows Embedded to be offered in the coming month. Ahead of deciding on a specific brand for the future version o... |
12 November 2009
07:48 GMT |
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Microsoft’s Simon Aldous has been talking through his hat, the Windows maker claims, when the company's partner group manager stated that Microsoft tried to “create a Mac look and feel in terms of graphics” for Windows 7. As reports circulating on the Internet say, Aldous appeared to admit that... |
12 November 2009
04:58 GMT |
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Microsoft managed to pour more fuel on the fire driving the perspective that the Redmond company is no longer an innovator but just a follower, by noting that the Windows 7 graphical user interface (GUI) was borrowed from Mac OS X. The software giant was accused on various occasions that it was down-right c... |
12 November 2009
01:35 GMT |
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ASUS' reputation of releasing models upon models of its Eee PC family of netbooks is well established among netbook enthusiasts. This is why the Taiwanese company stood by its reputation and has just announced the introduction of the Eee PC 1101HA-WP. As you have probably figured it out, this is basically an up... |
11 November 2009
07:08 GMT |
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Microsoft has yanked a tool designed to streamline the creation of bootable Windows 7 RTM DVDs and USBs from its online commerce outlet. The Redmond company had offered the utility as a free standalone download via Microsoft Store, in an effort to support customers that buy Windows 7 licenses online and need to deal ... |
11 November 2009
06:30 GMT |
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The Ultimate Extras live to see another day. In all fairness, it will not be the whole of Ultimate Extras that will survive, but just two components, both being games which will be delivered as standalone downloads. And this time around, Microsoft will not limit the availability of how little survives from the Window... |
10 November 2009
12:51 GMT |
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Taking an innovative approach to the now traditional methods of delivering security for Windows computers, Panda Security has made available for download the final version of its free Cloud-based antivirus offering. Panda Cloud Antivirus is a free security offering designed to integrate seamlessly with Windows 7, but... |
10 November 2009
09:33 GMT |
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Microsoft first demonstrated a new application from Amazon.com, tailored to Windows 7, during the worldwide launch event for the latest iteration of the Windows client on October 22nd, 2009. At that time, “Kindle for PC,” offering the same range of capabilities as the Kindle device, but translated into an... |
10 November 2009
08:46 GMT |
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Even before being the central graphical and user interface theme of Windows 7, Aero was at the heart of Windows Vista’s GUI. However, not many users know that the moniker is, in fact, an acronym, even though it has been around for over three years now. According to Microsoft, the Windows Aero label comes from m... |
10 November 2009
07:15 GMT |
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An update is available from Microsoft for the gold version of Windows 7, designed to ensure that future service packs for the operating system, namely Service Pack 1, will be delivered and installed successfully. The latest iteration of the Windows client, just as its precursor, is prone to issues which can prevent t... |
10 November 2009
03:07 GMT |
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There are more ways than one in which end users can translate Windows 7 into different languages. For some users, Windows 7’s Multilingual User Interface (MUI), including Windows Language Packs and Language Interface Packs (LIPs), is the most known way to translate the operating system. Deploying an MUI or an L... |
9 November 2009
11:10 GMT |
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