Hi, Mike Nash here. In late October   of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 - beginning with a small group of Technology Adoption Program customers. This week we're opening up the beta to a broader audience. Starting today, MSDN and TechNet subscribers will have access to the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Service Pa.. more »

The Professional Developer Conference (PDC) , taking place in Los Angeles Oct. 27th - 30th, is an event designed for leading-edge developers and software architects that are interested in the future of the Microsoft platform. If you're responsible for the technical strategy in your organization, or you're a highly skilled developer who likes to .. more »

Over on the MDOP Blog – Senior Product Manager Ran Oelgiesser has announced the availability of the first beta release of (MED-V) 1.0 today. MED-V is the 6th product in the and part of the acquisition of the desktop virtualization vendor Kidaro. We acquired Kidaro in May 2008 and MED-V is the first product based off Kidaro technology. So what is ME.. more »

Today we are announcing the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. SP2 represents the latest step in Microsoft’s commitment to continuous improvement. It includes all updates that have been delivered since SP1, as well as support for new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards. As.. more »

Hi there, Mike Nash here.  As you know we are getting ready to talk about Windows 7 at the PDC next week.  Before we do that, I thought I would give you an update on our latest work for Windows Vista. We are committed to continually improving Windows, and we've been getting some questions about the timing of the next service pack for Windows Vi.. more »

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Hi there, Mike Nash here. For me, one of the most exciting times in the release of a new product is right before we show it to the world for the first time. And that time is right now. In a few weeks we are going to be talking about the details of this release at the . We will be sharing a pre-beta "developer only release" with attendees of both s.. more »

the Release Candidate (RC) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 . We initially made it available for TechNet and MSDN subscribers. Today, we’re making it available to anyone interested in testing SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 prior to final release. You can download the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Se.. more »

This week we are announcing that Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 has hit an important milestone in development: Release Candidate (RC). Starting today, the RC of SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 will be available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers to test prior to final release. In the very near future, we will be .. more »

I have some important information for those of you who have installed the Service Pack Blocker Tool for Windows XP or Windows Vista. The Service Pack Blocker Tool temporarily prevents the installation of a service pack through Windows Update, typically for one year after general availability of the service pack. We are announcing the upcoming .. more »

I just wanted to remind readers that as of today, April 13th, Windows Vista with no Service Packs (also known as RTM) will no longer be supported. We recommend folks running Windows Vista RTM look at upgrading to Windows 7 or using Windows Update to update their PC to the latest service pack available for Windows Vista today – Service Pack 2. For mo.. more »

Back in October 2009 we talked about upcoming dates for end of support for certain Windows XP and Windows Vista versions. Those dates are getting closer and this is the time to remind customers running these versions that there is a need to take an action. If you or someone you know is running Windows Vista with no services packs installed (also .. more »

I have a Gateway computer, and its not even a year old. Today it randomly stopped charging and went dead. When it was turned off it started charging, but as soon as I tried to turn it on it stopped charging, and eventually went dead again. I've tried unplugging the AC adapter and taking out the battery and putting it back in, neither .. more »

One of the cooler features of Windows 7 has been the jump list navigation bar at the bottom of the screen which greatly improves the user navigation and experience. One of the other things you can do on the jump lists navigation is the ability to access recently used files, folders, documents, websites and other items easily. To be able to access .. more »

I like Burger King burgers and have been buying them mostly when watching a movie since they are situated on the entrance of movie theaters in a mall I frequent here in the Philippines. Burger King burgers are big and difficult to finish especially on Philippine standards but they are nothing compared to the Burger King Windows 7 Whopper that has .. more »

We love 7, lucky seven, and now Windows 7. To pay tribute to the 7-ish operating system from Microsoft we are answering 7 common Windows 7 questions. Windows 7 has launched and if you are not techie enough to be watching the news or following it on the internet for the last few months then you probably would have questions right off your mind. .. more »

It has been several months of waiting and at last Windows 7 has arrived last October 22 with discounts and all sorts of group parties being held worldwide. The question right now is whether you have upgraded to Windows 7? Im pretty sure the consumer market is divided into different categories which include the following: 1. Early adopters these .. more »

Windows 7 has already been released last October 22 and technology vendors are hoping and expecting that their sales growth would be spurred by the buying public on Windows 7 going into the holiday season. I cant remember what article I have read the analysis but it was about the spending habits of most people. According to that analysis a large .. more »

In my recent article, I wrote about the 7 categories of Windows 7 users, and one of these user groups are those that wait for the service pack of a newly released Windows operating system before they finally decide to upgrade. Microsoft Windows operating system are all branded with service packs and no matter how good the operating system reviews .. more »

Internet 3G that has a USB plugit portable device is becoming more and more popular primarily because of its portability and ease of use. One problem though that most users experience is sharing the internet across a number of computers. One option is opening up your wallet and spending $ 80-100 USD for a 3G router. In some places though like here .. more »