Microsoft has confirmed that the “blue screen of death” that last week plagued some Windows XP machines following Patch Tuesday, was caused by a rootkit
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Windows Mobile 7 May Struggle In Businesses Market
Pundits have been suggesting that the need to redesign and redeploy specialised applications will deter corporate users from buying Windows Mobile 7 devices
Microsoft: Downed Server Caused Windows Live Outage
Microsoft has suggested that a Windows Live outage on 16 February was caused by a crashed server
Microsoft Sponsoring, Speaking At Open Source Show
Microsoft will be active at the Open Source Business Conference, acting as a sponsor and providing a keynote speaker
Microsoft Announces UK Pricing For Office 2010
Microsoft has reduced the UK price of its Office Suite for Home and Business, as well as introducing a free Starter version with new PCs
Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 7 Could Be A Success
Many analysts see Microsoft's revamp of its Windows Mobile OS as a positive move, but others have expressed concern about its ability to compete in the crowded mobile space, says Nicholas Kolakowski
MWC: HTC Launches Revamped Nexus One As Desire
HTC, maker of Google's Nexus One, has launched an updated version of the smartphone called the Desire, at Mobile World Congress
MWC: RIM Launches BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express
Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry smartphones, has announced a version of its Enterprise Server aimed at cost-conscious businesses
Can Windows Phone 7 Change Microsoft’s Mobile Luck?
Steve Ballmer is typically upbeat about Windows Phone 7, Microsoft's new hope in mobile devices. But can it really succeed?
MWC: Microsoft’s Ballmer Launches Windows Mobile 7
Microsoft's Steve Ballmer finally unveiled Windows Mobile 7 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona – with many long-predicted features
MWC: Microsoft To Showcase Windows Mobile 7
Microsoft will finally reveal its Windows Mobile 7 smartphone operating system during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
eWEEK’s Top 25 Technologies Of The Decade
From virtualisation to Linux to the Apple iPhone, eWEEK names the products, applications and technologies of the last decade that have changed the way we work, play and live
Windows XP Crippled With ‘Blue Screen’ Following Patch Update
Some users are claiming that Windows XP has been crippled with the “blue screen of death” following Microsoft's Patch Tuesday update
Opera Releases Beta Of Fastest Ever Browser
Opera Software has pushed out the beta release of Opera 10.50 for Windows, which promises to be its fastest browser yet
Windows 8 Will Be ‘Completely Different’, Blog Reveals
A blog posting has inadvertently revealed that Windows 8 is already being developed and will be "something completely different from what folks usually expect of Windows"
MWC: Microsoft’s Slice of Mobile OS Sector Shrinks
New figures have shown that Microsoft's share of the mobile operating system market in the US has fallen by nearly 20 percent
Microsoft Claims Google Buzz Does Nothing New
Microsoft's official reaction to the launch of Google Buzz? Been there, done that
Microsoft And British Library Develop Open Source Research Tool
Updated: The British Library's new collaboration tool is based on Microsoft's Codeplex technology, but free software campaigners question the openness of the project
No IE Fix In Massive Microsoft Security Update
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday update for February will fix several long-running problems in Windows but won't address the IE flaw revealed this week
Microsoft Investigates Windows 7 Battery Claims
Microsoft is investigating reports that some users who upgraded their laptops to run Windows 7, are now allegedly experiencing poor battery life
Microsoft Offers Up Office 2010 For Testing
Microsoft will offer the Release Candidate of Office 2010 to testers enrolled in its Technology Adoption Program ahead of the productivity suite's general release in June
Microsoft Admits New IE Vulnerability Could Open Files
Microsoft has published an advisory of a new vulnerability which could allow hackers to open files on PCs running Windows XP and IE
Windows 7 Grows Market Share As XP Declines
More evidence has emerged that Windows 7 is enjoying a growing market share, while the nearly decade-old warhorse Windows XP sees a steady decline
Manchester Police Nabbed By Conficker Worm
Greater Manchester Police has quarantined its network after discovering it had been infected by the notorious Conficker worm
Windows 7 Gains Traction With Cost-Conscious Businesses
Small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) are accelerating plans to migrate to Windows 7, according to a new survey
MWC: Microsoft To Launch Zune Phone?
Rumours say Microsoft will launch a phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona this month - but will it use the Zune MP3 player brand?
Windows 7 Sales Bring Strong Q2 Results For Microsoft
Microsoft reported increased revenues for the second fiscal quarter, but analysts suggest that Microsoft's success in 2010 depends on a broader tech refresh
VDI Is Evolving To Become A Viable Option
Using virtual desktops is becoming more feasible, but hardware requirements, licensing costs and cloud alternatives should give IT managers pause for thought, says Cameron Sturdevant
Gates Calls For Higher Taxes To Help US Recovery
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates makes an appearance on ABC to talk about the US economy and his charitable works
Stay Calm Over Internet Explorer Security
The moves by governments to boycott Microsoft's Internet Explorer sound like a kneejerk reaction. Peter Judge says security settings are more important than which browser you are using.