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One of my favorite Windows 7 amenities is thumbnail previews, which appear when you mouse over any running program in the taskbar. Microsoft launches beta tests of free Office 2010, 'streaming' delivery
Microsoft has launched new betas for its free Office suite and for the "streaming" technology it will use to deliver some paid versions of Office 2010 next year. Ballmer: Windows 7 Sales 'Fantastic'
Excitable Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer actually had something to be excited about at yesterday's shareholder meeting, where he announced that Windows 7 sales are "fantastic." Windows 7 sparked surge in business demand for PCs
Dell is bullish about a recovery in PC demand from businesses, saying the Oct. 22 release of Windows 7 sparked a surge in PC sales. Microsoft, other rivals slam Google Chrome OS
Microsoft was, predictably, not all that impressed by Google's demonstration of its upcoming Chrome OS today, but neither were potential rivals who make Linux and instant-on operating systems. Microsoft denies it built 'backdoor' in Windows 7
Microsoft today denied that it has built a backdoor into Windows 7, a concern that surfaced on Wednesday after a senior National Security Agency (NSA) official testified before Congress that the agency had worked on the operating system. FAQ: All you need to try out the Office 2010 Beta
Microsoft yesterday launched the first, and likely only, public beta of Office 2010.Where is it, how do you install it, what do you need to run it, and how do you get rid of it if it's a can of worms? We've got answers. Ballmer: Windows 7 sells twice as fast as past operating systems
Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer said Windows 7 has sold twice as many units as any other Microsoft operating system in the same time period. Developers slowly rising to Microsoft's Surface
Microsoft remains optimistic that the Surface touch screen computer launched last year will generate interest among an increasing number of software developers. Remove Internet TV from Windows Media Center
As a longtime fan of Windows Media Center, I was excited to see what new features the Windows 7 version would bring to the table. NSA helped with Windows 7 development
The National Security Agency (NSA) worked with Microsoft on the development of Windows 7, an agency official acknowledged yesterday during testimony before Congress. Migrating to Windows 7: Final Touches
For the past month or so, I've been leisurely migrating to Windows 7--at my own pace. If you've been following along, thus far we've partitioned the hard drive and installed Windows 7 on a new partition, and then used a couple free programs to install favorite apps and copy over Firefox bookmarks. This week I'll show you how to finish up the process by migrating your Apple iTunes library and copying over your data. 64-bit Windows safer, claims Microsoft
Windows users running 64-bit versions of the operating system are less likely to get infected by attack code, Microsoft's security team said yesterday. Create Sticky Notes in Windows 7
Forget pasting analog sticky-notes to the sides of your monitor. They look terrible there, and they always fall off anyway. Instead, paste digital stickies to your Windows desktop. If you're a Windows 7 user, it's a snap: Just run the new Sticky Notes app. Force Windows Explorer to Launch The Folder You Want
Much as I'm pleased to see Windows Explorer finally getting a prominent spot on the taskbar in Windows 7, I'm a little disappointed that it opens to the Libraries folders by default. That's rarely the area I'm after when I open Explorer. Hackers outwit Windows 7 activation
Hackers have figured out how to sidestep Windows 7's activation process, continuing a long-running battle with Microsoft, which has blocked such tactics in the past. Dual-Boot with Windows 7
Thomas Wensel wants to install Windows 7 while keeping his older version. Hard Times Aren't Slowing GM's New CIO
GM's new CIO, Terry Kline, looks to continue the progressive IT strategies of his predecessor, Ralph Szygenda, by exploring the use of consumer technologies used by new-car buyers, as well as cloud computing platforms and so-called PCs on a stick. Microsoft confirms first Windows 7 zero-day bug
Microsoft late on Friday confirmed that an unpatched vulnerability exists in Windows 7, but downplayed the problem, saying most users would be protected from attack by blocking two ports on their firewall. Office 2010 public beta leaks to Internet
Office 2010's public beta has leaked to the Web, days ahead of its anticipated roll-out next week, searches of file-sharing sites showed today. Microsoft sells Windows 7 desktop to advertisers
Microsoft today announced that it would sell Windows 7 desktop real estate to advertisers and launched a pilot program that includes Coke, Infiniti and Porsche. Protect Your PCs from Windows 7's Zero-Day Exploit
It was a notable accomplishment when Windows 7 was not impacted in any way by the vulnerabilities addressed in the six Security Bulletins released by Microsoft for the November Patch Tuesday. It would be even more impressive if Windows 7 proved invulnerable to the zero-day exploit that hit the next day. iPhone Sync Problems? Try This
I spent the better part of yesterday trying to resolve a problem with my iPhone: After migrating iTunes to Windows 7, it wouldn't sync properly. Microsoft rebukes exec for Mac inspiration comment
Microsoft disowned a company executive who said his company's Windows 7 was inspired by Apple's Mac operating system, calling his comments "uninformed" and "inaccurate." Unpatched SMB bug crashes Windows 7, researcher says
A security researcher unveiled a new unpatched bug in Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 that, when exploited, locks up the system, requiring a total shutdown to regain control. Hackers will exploit Windows kernel bug, researchers say
Hackers will quickly jump on one of the 15 vulnerabilities Microsoft patched Tuesday to build attack code that infects Internet Explorer users, security researchers agreed today. Enterprises like, don't love, Windows 7
Consumers appear to be snapping up Windows 7, but large companies won't, according to CIOs interviewed this week. Image gallery: Top Windows 7 tips and tweaks
From finding hidden desktop themes to speeding up the display of taskbar thumbnails, here's how to bend Windows 7 to your will. Windows 7 tricks: 20 top tips and tweaks
Getting to know Windows 7? Don't stop now: From speeding up taskbar thumbnails to bringing back the Quick Launch toolbar to whipping UAC into shape, here are 20 ways to make Windows 7 act the way you want. Windows 7 may be secure, but are Windows users safe?
Windows 7 users got a nice surprise on Tuesday when Microsoft released its first set of security patches since unveiling the new operating system last month. Of the 15 bugs patched, none affected Windows 7. Microsoft yanks Windows 7 tool over open-source code swipe
Microsoft has yanked a tool it touted as a way for netbook owners to install Windows 7 without a DVD drive after a prominent blogger accused the company of using open-source code without acknowledging where it originated. Microsoft plugs 15 holes, including critical drive-by bug
Microsoft today patched 15 vulnerabilities in Windows, Windows Server, Excel and Word, including one that will probably be exploited quickly by hackers. None affect Windows 7, the company's newest operating system. Windows 7 early adoption rate outpaces Vista's
Windows 7 has broken the 4% market share barrier in less than three weeks, a mark that took Windows Vista five months to reach, a Web metrics company said today. Missing features in Windows 7 Starter will disgruntle netbook buyers, survey says
Microsoft may have ditched the three application limit on the Windows 7 Starter Edition, but other restrictions on the netbook-only version of the operating system will be an unwelcome surprise for many netbook buyers, according to a survey. Cisco warns UC users of limited support for Windows 7
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is warning customers of its unified communications products that support for Windows 7 won’t be forthcoming until the product’s 8.0 release scheduled for the first quarter of 2010. About a dozen more UC products will not support Windows 7 until version 8.5, in the third quarter of 2010 and at that time, only the 32-bit version of Windows 7 will be supported. http://www.networkworld.com/community/taxonomy/term/7678 Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly, Part 6: iTunes
In Part 5 of my series on how to migrate to Windows 7 a little bit at a time, you learned a simple way to sync your Firefox and/or Internet Explorer bookmarks. Dell, HP customers rage at Windows 7 upgrade delays
Dell and HP customers are angry that they have not yet received the Windows 7 upgrades promised them when they purchased new PCs earlier this year, according to messages on the companies' support forums. Windows 7 Planning Tools Ease the Upgrade Process
Businesses planning a move to Windows 7 need a more rigorous planning and assessment tool than the consumer-grade Upgrade Advisor. The early success of the operating system notwithstanding, you need to do some due diligence up front to determine if the existing hardware and software you rely on will work with the new operating system. If you only have a handful of systems to assess the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor should do the trick. For larger deployments, the more appropriate tool is the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0--or MAP. Image gallery: 3 Windows 7 touch-screen laptops
We review 3 new touch-screen notebooks that take advantage of Microsoft Windows 7's touch-friendly infrastructure. Review: 3 Windows 7 touch-screen laptops
We review 3 new touch-screen laptops from Fujitsu, HP and Lenovo that take advantage of Microsoft Windows 7's touch-friendly infrastructure. Update: Browser makers question Microsoft-EU ballot plan
Microsoft's rivals will ask European antitrust regulators to modify the ballot screen designed to give Windows users the chance to ditch Internet Explorer (IE) and choose another browser. Microsoft plans six patches next week, ties November record
Microsoft plans to will deliver six security updates on Tuesday, less than half the number it issued last month, to fix flaws in Windows and Office. Microsoft scores big with early Windows 7 sales
Microsoft sold over three times more copies of Windows 7 in the week surrounding the Oct. 22 launch than it did Vista during its opening days in 2007, a retail marketing research analyst said today. Are You Neglecting Your Windows Key?
Today I saw something that made my eyes go wide: A friend reached for the mouse, clicked the Start button, and then went back to the keyboard to type the name of the app he wanted to launch. GM's new CIO plans big desktop changes, expanded mobile support
New General Motors CIO Terry Kline looks to continue the progressive IT ways of predecessor Ralph Szygenda by adopting the consumer technologies used by new car buyers as well as cloud computing techniques and "PCs on a stick." Does Windows 7 Have Contacts?
Brian Colgin read that Windows 7 no longer has Vista's email program, but does it still store contact information? Windows 7 seeing 'fantastic' sales in Japan, says Ballmer
Initial sales of Windows 7, Microsoft's newest operating system, were "fantastic" in Japan and helped spur PC sales in the country, CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday. Mozilla plans major Firefox interface overhaul
Mozilla plans to overhaul the look and feel of Firefox for Windows, a redesign that will resemble Google's Chrome in several key elements, according to screenshots and discussions on the open-source developer's Web site. Microsoft says Windows 7 doing well so far
Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system has been doing well in the market since it launched nearly two weeks ago, Microsoft executives said Wednesday. Microsoft 'neutered' UAC in Windows 7, says researcher
A Sophos security official said that Microsoft went too far in cutting the security messages delivered in Windows 7 by 'neutering' the User Account Control (UAC) feature. Google adds bookmark sync to Chrome browser
Google upgraded the beta version of its Chrome browser yesterday, adding integrated bookmark synchronization and boasting of a 30% speed improvement over the current production edition. Intel, Apple, Microsoft probe iPhone-Windows sync bug
Intel is investigating reports from iPhone owners that they're unable to sync their devices to new PCs, but Microsoft said it had received no calls from customers about the glitch. Apple is looking into the problem, too. Microsoft re-patches last month's critical IE update
Microsoft on Monday re-patched Internet Explorer, the third time it's been forced to repair one of the updates delivered in its largest-ever bug fix, which was delivered on Oct. 13. HP says some Windows 7 printer drivers are coming
Windows 7 users may find there are no drivers yet for their Hewlett-Packard printers, although the company said it expects to release some new compatible drivers soon. Review: IronKey USB drive for Windows 7
IronKey has come out with the latest model of its ultra-secure SLC-NAND flash USB drive, and while it has a couple of upgrades, such as Windows 7 compatibility and double the capacity over the last iteration, the drive is mostly unchanged. MS Security Architect: Windows 7 Will Slash Malware
Jimmy Kuo, principal architect for Microsoft's Malware Protection Center, has high hopes that Windows 7 security features will help reverse attack trends identified in the seventh volume of the software giant's Security Intelligence Report. PCmover Makes Migration to 7 a Simple Matter
If you're looking to upgrade to Windows 7, or just to perform a clean installation of one of the older Windows operating systems, you probably don't want to reinstall your current collection of installed applications one by one. PCmover Professional ($60), unlike the free file transfer wizards found in the most recent versions of Windows, helps you with that--transferring your programs as well as your documents and settings. Opinion: 10 essential Windows 7 downloads
Here are some valuable software tools -- many of them free -- that can make your Windows 7 experience a lot more rewarding. Opinion: Windows finally speaks expats' language
Of the new features in Windows 7 it's probably among those that has received the least amount of coverage, but for expatriate PC users the ability to switch the language of the operating system represents a major step forward for Windows. Windows 7's share jumps 40% in first week of release
Windows 7's market share surged nearly 40% in the week following its release, according to Web measurement company Net Applications. Microsoft's OS Future Rides on Windows 7
Microsoft's standing as an operating system developer is on the line as it starts to ship the Windows 7. The results at small test installations indicate that corporate users are optimistic that Windows 7 could reduce energy consumption while cutting boot-up and shutdown times. Mozilla unveils first Firefox 3.6 beta
Mozilla has released the first beta of Firefox 3.6, a minor upgrade to the popular browser that's slated to wrap up by the end of the year. Users should delay Windows 7 upgrade, support firm warns
Users should wait for Microsoft to work out the bugs in Windows 7 before jumping on the new operating system, computer support firm Rescuecom said today. Digital Gear: Webcam, handheld video camera go HD
Store shelves will host cool gadgets that could be good buys as the holiday season rolls in. Some new cameras, including the Flip MinoHD from Cisco Systems and LifeCam Cinema from Microsoft, are lightweight devices that can shoot high-definition video. Another portable device, TwitterPeek, is a unique mobile messaging device exclusively for Twitter fans. For Apple's iPhone, Shure has released new earphones that can control video and music. Unfinished Windows 7 feature turns laptops into Wi-Fi hotspots
A Philadelphia developer has rooted out an unfinished feature of Windows 7 that turns any laptop into a wireless access point, allowing other Wi-Fi-enabled devices to share the connection without special software. Microsoft confirms Windows 7 install trick is legal
Microsoft today confirmed that users can apply a workaround trick to do a clean install of Windows 7 on a blank hard drive as long as they toe the licensing line. Microsoft trumpets Windows 7 support options, response speed
Microsoft is touting the new self-help support baked into Windows 7, even as its engineers continue to wrestle with an "endless reboot" problem that has crippled some computers being upgraded from Vista. Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly: Installing Apps
Now that you've got Windows 7 up and running on your newly partitioned, dual-boot PC, it's time for the next big step in any OS migration: reinstalling your software. Migrate to Windows 7 at Your Own Pace
Although I've been playing with Windows 7 for a couple months now, I'm not quite ready to dive in. I want to make gradual move, keeping my Vista-based PC up and running while I transition to the new OS. Why? I have my reasons. For one thing, I don't want any driver- or software-related surprises--or worse. Early upgraders are already reporting issues; read "Windows 7 Upgrade Woes Mount: Endless Reboots and Product Key Problems" for a look at what's been going on. Open-source advocate calls for Microsoft version of Linux
A lot of open-source advocates like to rage against the machine at Microsoft, but when a former Microsoft Research employee says that Windows 7 won't stop Linux from market domination, that's an opinion to note. Smackdown: Windows 7 takes on Apple's Snow Leopard
Now that Microsoft has finally released Windows 7 to the public, it's time to take see how it stacks up against Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. They're both new and shiny, but which one is best positioned for the future? Image gallery: Windows 7 vs. Apple's Snow Leopard
Microsoft's new OS is the best Windows yet. Is that enough? Microsoft extends Windows 7 and Azure to open-source developers
The company is working with Tasktop and Soyatec on multiple initiatives to boost interoperability between its products and open-source technologies like Eclipse and Java. Windows 7 endless reboot answer evades Microsoft
Some Windows users remained stymied today by endless reboots after trying to upgrade their PCs to Windows 7, according to messages posted on Microsoft's support forum. Windows 7 is 'restrictive' for netbooks, claims Ubuntu Linux distributor
Now that Windows 7 is out the door, Canonical -- the distributor of rival Linux-based operating system Ubuntu -- is eager to engage in "real head-to-head competition" with Microsoft, according to Ubuntu founder and CEO Mark Shuttleworth. 'Surprised' Microsoft reacts to Windows 7 upgrade snag
Microsoft executives acknowledged that they were surprised by the snafu that prevented some college students from upgrading their Vista PCs to Windows 7, but they said the company has taken steps to remedy the problem. Intel releases Windows 7 SSD optimization toolbox
Intel today released a firmware upgrade and set of tools for Windows 7 operating systems to monitor and optimize performance on its X25-M consumer-class solid state disk drive. Ubuntu 9.10 Linux creator calls Windows 7 'excellent release'
Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth sees three potential openings for Ubuntu and other desktop alternatives to Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system. Microsoft blames Windows 7 upgrade mess on user confusion
Microsoft blames user confusion for the problems many have encountered trying to move from Vista to Windows 7 after buying a discounted upgrade offered to college students. Windows 7 upgrade paralyzes some PCs with endless reboots
Some users trying to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 have seen their PCs crippled by an endless series of reboots, according to reports on Microsoft's support forum. PC vs. Mac deathmatch: Snow Leopard beats Windows 7
Windows 7 is a worthy rival, but Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the better operating system by a whisker for discriminating professionals Microsoft unwraps netbook Windows 7 upgrade tool
Microsoft has released a tool that lets netbook owners install Windows 7 on their machines using a USB flash drive, sidestepping the usual requirement of a DVD drive. Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly, Part 2
As I wrote the other day, I'm making my way to Windows 7 a little bit at a time. It's getting a fresh install on a new hard-drive partition, then a gradual load of software, settings, and data. Elgan: Is Windows 7 cursed?
Something eerie is happening around Microsoft's Windows 7 marketing. But don't let that spook you -- Windows 7 is the best version of Windows that has ever existed. Windows 7 install trick saves up to $100
Users can do a "clean" installation of Windows 7 using an upgrade license to save $80-$100 over the price of a "full" edition, a popular blog reported today. Netbooks, Office likely to keep hurting Microsoft sales, analyst says
Strong sales of netbook computers, combined with plummeting sales of Microsoft Office to consumers, hurt Microsoft Corp.'s otherwise-strong first-quarter 2010 results. Windows 7 installation how-to, step by step
If you're ready to take Microsoft's new OS for a spin, this guide, excerpted from the book Microsoft Windows 7 In Depth, can help. Microsoft confirms Windows 7 upgrade install snafu
Microsoft has confirmed a problem that hundreds of users have reported after downloading Windows 7, according to its support forum. Microsoft sales and earnings drop less than expected
Microsoft reported that its first-quarter revenue was down 14% year on year and that its quarterly net income was down 17% -- but it still beat analyst expectations on both counts. Canonical takes on Win 7 with Ubuntu 9.10 RC
Canonical on Thursday made available the Release Candidate of its latest Linux-based operating system, Ubuntu 9.10, on the same day Microsoft launched the long-awaited Windows 7. Apple must upgrade Boot Camp to support Windows 7
Apple said today that it will update its Boot Camp utility before the end of the year to support Microsoft's just-launched Windows 7. Microsoft deal discounts Windows 7 upgrades by 58%
Microsoft today launched a promotion that discounts Windows 7 upgrades as much as 58% when customers also buy a new Windows 7 PC. Several retailers are already offering the deal to PC buyers. Ballmer headlines global Windows 7 launch events
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took the stage in New York, playing the role of chief salesman in a day of worldwide launch events, executive speechmaking and sales promotions meant to persuade consumers and businesses to migrate to Windows 7. Microsoft's reputation, future riding on Windows 7
Microsoft's standing as an operating system developer is on the line today as the company launches Windows 7, according to analysts and other experts. Was Windows 7 worth saving XP for?
More than 210,000 Windows users petitioned Microsoft to save Windows XP. Has a worthwhile successor finally arrived? Windows 7: Corporate customers bullish on adoption plans
Adopters gain benefits ranging from a spiffy new interface to better security without many of the hassles of Vista. But any hassles of upgrading from Windows XP outside a pilot project are still not fully known. PC makers, stores look to cash in on Windows 7 hype
PC makers will ship new laptops on Thursday to coincide with the release of Microsoft's Windows 7 in an effort to drum up excitement around the new OS. Make Windows 7 Work Your Way With Customization
Tweakers, rejoice! Windows 7 offers more customization options than any previous version of Windows--from total control over annoying pop-up system messages to homebrew "search connectors" that let you run Web searches right from Windows Explorer. Apple and Linux forces rain on Microsoft's Windows 7 parade
Apple and Linux advocate IBM both tried hard to cramp Microsoft's style this week before the Windows 7 rollout even got under way. On Tuesday, Apple launched a new iMac, MacBook and Mac Mini line, while IBM joined with Linux distributor Canonical to introduce a new "cloud-and-Linux-based" offering called IBM Client for Smart Work. Windows 7 will drive virtual desktop adoption, VMware says
Windows 7 will increase virtual desktop adoption, but won't cause a massive shift right away, VMware says.
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Getting to know Windows 7? Don't stop now: From speeding up taskbar thumbnails to reining in UAC, here are 20 ways to make Windows 7 act the way you want.
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Sure, you could always use Linux as a desktop OS, but Corel Linux 1.0 was the first distro designed for ordinary users. It's been a long, strange trip since then.
New touch-screen laptops from Fujitsu, HP and Lenovo take advantage of Microsoft Windows 7's touch-friendly infrastructure.
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Windows 7 first-week sales figures were much better than Vista's, says market researcher The NPD Group. They point to good supply-chain execution and canny discounting as success factors. In 
