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Microsoft blames XP update crashes on malware
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 15, 2010

Microsoft blames XP update crashes on malwareMicrosoft says Windows XP computers crashing after last week’s security update may be down to a well-concealed piece of malware. Though they haven’t given many details, it has been linked it to a notorious rootkit named Tdss.

Microsoft to unveil Windows Phone 7 Series at Mobile World Congress
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 14, 2010

Microsoft to unveil Windows Phone 7 Series at Mobile World CongressWindows Mobile 7, newly rechristened Windows Phone 7, will be demoed on stage by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at the 2010 Mobile World Congress. Finally [...]

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Windows update pulled after causing blue screen of death
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 12, 2010

Windows update pulled after causing blue screen of deathIt took Microsoft 17 years to discover and patch a security loophole which first debuted in Windows 3.1. Unfortunately that patch has now had to be withdrawn after it caused some computers to display another vintage classic: the blue screen [...]

Windows 8 “something completely different” but Microsoft isn’t talking
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 11, 2010

Windows 8 "something completely different" but Microsoft isn't talkingWindows 7 is now part of the computing landscape, and is becoming a bigger part of that as consumers and business adopt the new operating system. But what’s next [...]

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Windows Genuine Advantage case dismissed
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 10, 2010

Windows Genuine Advantage case dismissedMicrosoft has prevailed in a long-running legal battle over its Windows Genuine Advantage program. A judge rejected claims that its distribution effectively constituted spyware.

WGA is a set of tools which validate whether or not a copy of Windows is legitimate. If it isn’t, [...]

Microsoft launches child-friendly Internet Explorer 8 for Safer Internet Day
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 9, 2010

Microsoft launches child-friendly Internet Explorer 8 for Safer Internet DayAnyone with children can’t help but be concerned by what their little cherubs are being exposed to on the Internet. Thankfully, there are organizations eager to help [...]

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Microsoft off the hook over notebook battery problems?
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 8, 2010

Microsoft off the hook over notebook battery problems?A week after Microsoft began investigating a reported problem, it’s starting to appear unlikely that notebook battery performance is a major issue in Windows 7.

As we noted last week, a series of reports on Microsoft forums noted two main [...]

Windows Phone 7 details leak, possibly
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 7, 2010

Windows Phone 7 details leak, possiblyWindows Mobile 7, now renamed Windows Phone 7, is likely to make its long-awaited debut at Mobile World Congress 2010 on Feb. 15. However, many details surrounding the newly redesigned mobile OS are thought to [...]

Microsoft and Facebook forge new Bing deal on search and advertising
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 6, 2010

Microsoft and Facebook forge new Bing deal on search and advertisingMicrosoft and Facebook have worked together since 2007. But their relationship is now evolving, with both sides giving up a little but receiving more in [...]

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Record-tying Patch Tuesday fixes 1993 problem
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 5, 2010

Record-tying Patch Tuesday fixes 1993 problem Next week’s monthly security update from Microsoft will finally fix a loophole dating back to 1993. But there’s no fix yet for a problem Microsoft just confirmed which could make files accessible to hackers.

There will be a total of 13 bulletins (five [...]

Dick Brass: Dysfunctional Corporate Culture is killing innovation at Microsoft
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 4, 2010

Dick Brass: Dysfunctional Corporate Culture is killing innovation at MicrosoftThe unveiling of the Apple iPad seems to have brought up some long-hidden grievances from a former Microsoft employee. The former vice president at the company has [...]

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Windows 7 boosts Microsoft customer satisfaction
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 3, 2010

Windows 7 boosts Microsoft customer satisfactionThere’s plenty of anecdotal evidence that Windows users are happier running Windows 7, but now there’s some figures to support that theory. A market research firm says customer satisfaction for Microsoft users has hit a two-year high.

Microsoft acts on Windows 7 battery issue
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 2, 2010

Microsoft acts on Windows 7 battery issueWindows 7 was meant to be a boon to the battery life of notebook PCs. And generally speaking it has been. But some people are experiencing a problem with battery life on their [...]

British government backs Internet Explorer but version 6 under fire
Posted from VISTA.BLORGE on February 1, 2010

British government backs Internet Explorer but version 6 under fireA British government minister has rejected calls for a widespread review into whether officials should use Internet Explorer. But individual departments are split over whether version 6 should still be used in 2010.

Asked by Lord Avebury whether the security [...]