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Windows 7 sales break 150 million barrier

Vista's loss has been Windows 7's gain, with Microsoft selling seven copies every second, making it the fastest-selling OS in history.

By Martin James, 24 Jun 2010 at 08:53

Desktop Software/News

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Windows 7 passes Intel tests with flying colours

Intel says that Windows 7 beats XP on all counts, and will be rolled out enterprise-wide by the beginning of 2010.<br>

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 29 Sep 2009 at 15:31

Desktop Software/News

Timeline: How Windows XP keeps escaping death

Windows Vista never had a chance - the popularity of Windows XP meant that it has survived into 2009.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 23 Dec 2008 at 16:09

Desktop Software/News

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IE9 gets closer to release with new version

The new release candidate of IE9 is here, but as yet there's no word on when the finished browser will be ready.

By Alan Lu, 10 Feb 2011 at 17:17

Networking/News

Windows XP is the OS that will not die

Microsoft gives Windows XP more life, but it makes Vista's future look very bleak.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 22 Dec 2008 at 16:08

Desktop Software/News

AV products fail 64-bit Vista virus tests

Latest Virus Bulletin lab results find that a host of anti-virus products fail to secure the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.

By Rene Millman, 3 Aug 2007 at 15:17

Security/News

Microsoft updates servers with Power Pack 2

Microsoft will today release Power Pack 2, an update for its Windows Home Servers.

By Jennifer Scott, 24 Mar 2009 at 16:16

Server/News

Cursor flaw exposes Windows to malicious code threat

Flaw exposed, with no fix available, whereby malicious code can be installed under the guise of an animated cursor.

By Matt Whipp, 30 Mar 2007 at 12:43

Security/News

Microsoft releases issue-busting Vista hotfixes

Microsoft releases two new hotfixes that address key problems with its latest operating system Windows Vista.

By Barry Collins, 9 Aug 2007 at 09:57

Server/News

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Adobe to patch critical flaws in Reader and Acrobat

Adobe will release a number of critical security patches today for both Windows and Mac users with Reader and Acrobat.

By Jennifer Scott, 16 Feb 2010 at 11:58

Security/News

Symantec releases security public betas for Vista

Public betas of Norton Internet Security and Anti-Virus for Windows Vista unveiled for consumer testing

By Rene Millman, 28 Nov 2006 at 14:23

Security/News

Vista service pack fails to address compatibility

Results of testing across core enterprise applications finds Windows Vista Service Pack 1 has no effect on improving compatibility with legacy apps.

By Miya Knights, 14 Feb 2008 at 16:32

Strategy/News

The Azure platform architecture

Microsoft unveils Azure cloud computing platform

Enterprise applications from Microsoft and third parties set to move into the cloud as the Windows maker reveals its enterprise utility computing...

By Chris Green in Los Angeles, 27 Oct 2008 at 18:30

Cloud Hosting/News

Windows trumps Mac OS X security-wise claims Symantec report

Microsoft's OS has had fewer vulnerabilities, and the software giant was quicker to patch them, claims a report from security expert Symantec.

By Nik Rawlinson, 23 Mar 2007 at 15:25

Security/News

Video: Google and Microsoft in smartphone sync

Google uses Microsoft technology to sync users with Google accounts to iPhone, Windows Mobile without any hassle.<br>

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 10 Feb 2009 at 09:49

Mobile/News

Windows 7

Microsoft removes Windows 7 beta download limit

Software giant removes 2.5 million download limit and instead extends download window to two weeks.

By Benny Har-Even, IT PRO and Reuters, 12 Jan 2009 at 10:30

Networking/News

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Microsoft's Security Essentials available to download

The software giant has unveiled free security software, dubbed Security Essentials, that Microsoft hopes will spread anti-virus adoption among the...

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 29 Sep 2009 at 11:39

Security/News

Skype users hit by worm attack

Worm hits Windows PCs by fooling users into clicking on Skype users into opening infected dummy JPEG files.

By Barry Collins, 12 Sep 2007 at 11:26

Networking/News

Vodafone opts for Windows Mobile on all smartphones

British mobile phone giant to standardise on Microsoft mobile phone operating system for all future smartphones

By Reuters, 6 Nov 2006 at 12:20

Mobile/News

Microsoft extends support for XP editions

Microsoft is adding 'Extended Support' for two consumer editions of Windows XP: Home and Media Center, in line with its support strategy for XP...

By Alun Williams, 25 Jan 2007 at 23:08

Strategy/News

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