Microsoft tries to clean up COFEE spill
Microsoft's Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor, a computer forensics solution that Microsoft provides for free to law enforcement agencies, has been pirated.
Microsoft releases Exchange 2010 and Forefront Protection
Microsoft officials on Monday announced the public release of Exchange 2010 and described the rollout of Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server, an enterprise security tool.
Microsoft expands Windows support for Exchange Server 2007
In response to complaints from users, Microsoft announced plans on Wednesday to support Exchange Server 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2.
Kace updates Windows 7 management product
Kace unveiled an upgrade to its KBox 2000 systems deployment appliance with a new user-state migration capability, which can reduce the risk of losing critical information during deployments of Windows 7.
Windows 7 patch fixes Vista upgrade stopper
Microsoft issued a "Fix it"-style patch for a Windows 7 upgrade problem for Vista users that results in a system hang.
Windows 7 upgrade 'hacks' not legal, Microsoft suggests
Microsoft has been trying to clarify details on upgrading to Windows 7 for individual users, but it's been a bumpy ride at best.
Microsoft investigates Windows 7 upgrade troubles
The complaints started late last week in the Microsoft Answers forum for Windows 7. Users appear to be experiencing two distinct problems: Windows 7's installation process cutting short at 62 percent completion and endless rebooting.
Azaleos launches OCS monitoring service
Seattle-based Azaleos Corp. launched a service that handles the management and maintenance of Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) for companies and organizations.
Microsoft provides guidance on XP Mode for Windows 7
Microsoft released additional resources for information technology pros planning to use the new desktop virtualization solution in Windows 7 known as "Windows XP Mode," which can now be downloaded for free as a complete product.
Will Windows 8 have a 128-bit version?
Microsoft's next operating system in development, Windows 8, might be designed to run on 128-bit hardware.
Microsoft rolls out Windows phone
The Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system used in Windows phones represents an interim step in Microsoft's mobile OS plans.
Microsoft releases XP Mode virtualization tool, for running XP in Windows 7
Windows XP Mode is a desktop virtualization supplement that works with Microsoft Virtual PC in Windows 7 that lets users run a complete copy of Windows XP Service Pack 3, along with associated XP-based applications, on the Windows 7 desktop.
Windows 7 update addresses application compatibility issues
First update for Microsoft's new operating system will either improve the functioning of a particular application or block it from running.
Google finds way to bypass Internet Explorer browser
Google introduced a coding plug-in for Web site developers that instructs Microsoft Internet Explorer browsers to use Google Chrome technologies.
Microsoft releases Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3
The R3 release is a minor operating system update, but is notable for adding Windows 7 connectivity to Microsoft's compact operating system for devices.
Microsoft releases System Center upgrades
Microsoft has announced a number of updates to its System Center line of server management products that include Operations Manager, Virtual Machine Manager and Configuration Manager.
Microsoft says Windows 7 is deployable now
Microsoft has put out the word that organizations can start deploying Windows 7 now -- and cited the cost benefits of doing so.
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 released
The next-generation Windows operating system deployment application is Microsoft's "recommended process" for automating Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 deployments.
Windows 7 Enterprise trial edition released
Microsoft rolled out yet another free test version of Windows 7 this week, this time targeting IT pros who haven't previously had access to the new operating system.
Microsoft unveils Hyper-V Server 2008 R2
The new release can take advantage of greater computing resources and run up to 384 virtual machines with as many as 512 virtual processors per server.
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