Posts under Microsoft tag.

Windows Live Alerts to shut down

Looks like one more Windows Live service is being axed! Windows Live Alerts will soon be shutting down according to the notice displayed on its website.

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P2V Migration for Software Assurance

Even for the most skilled IT shops with resources to work through compatibility challenges, there can often be a few users that effectively block roll-outs to entire sites or larger numbers of users. Providing the option for users to retain [...]

Microsoft’s Refurbisher Program and Anti-piracy Fact Sheets

Tens of millions of used computers, laptops, and servers that could otherwise be reused to extend their life are discarded each year by businesses, individuals, and organizations. If you want to enjoy the benefits of owning a computer that fits [...]

The complete timeline of Internet Explorer

With just under 2 weeks to go until the launch of Internet Explorer 9 it might be a good time to look at how IE has evolved over the years.

Move your Yahoo! Search campaigns into Microsoft Advertising adCenter

Since last week, Bing is powering Yahoo!’s search results in the US and Canada (English only for now, the other languages will come in the weeks and months ahead) as part of Microsoft and Yahoo!’s search alliance. This week, advertisers [...]

Microsoft Office 15 Leaked Screenshots – Fact or Fiction?

Yesterday the web was abuzz across every major website on the globe with leaked screen shots of the next version of Microsoft Office 2014 (v15), leaked from a Russian website. My first reaction was, nah, someone was really really bored [...]

Where to submit Windows 7 bugs & give feedback for to Microsoft

Found some bugs in Windows 7? Feel the need to give feedback to Microsoft about Windows 7? Do so here!

Internet Explorer 9 Beta to be launched on 15th September 2010

A couple of days ago Microsoft talked about the beta launch of their upcoming Internet Explorer 9. The launch will take place in an event named “Beauty of the Web” which is to be held in San Fransisco. Selected group [...]

Live Mesh will soon be replaced by Windows Live Sync

Looks like Live Mesh will soon be replaced by the new Windows Live Sync in Wave 4. If you visit their website, you will see this announcement.

AT&T preparing to release Windows Phone 7 much sooner than expected

In an AT&T promotional store document, the Windows Phone 7 is marked on the stores July 24th Phone Plaque OS Tab Installation document though release could still be a couple of months away.

Microsoft shuts down Kin Project! Is this good or bad for Microsoft?

The world is abuzz with the news, Microsoft Shuts down Kin Project. With so much going on in the Mobile World, is it really that bad. Apple at the moment is having the worst trouble with the largest release of [...]

What is Microsoft PC Essentials?

Microsoft has classified certain software as “PC Essentials“. These are software which Microsoft feels many end customers may already be using and they may therefore expect to see pre-installed on their new OEM PC.

Internet Explorer 8 Life Academy Contest finalists announced

The twelve finalists of the Internet Explorer 8 Life Academy Contest have been announced.

Explore Windows Live Wave 4 website launched

Microsoft has launched a new website which gives out complete information about the new Windows Live Wave 4.

Microsoft in Africa : Timeline

Microsoft first opened its office in South Africa in 1992. Since then its been quite an eventful journey for Microsoft in Africa.

Windows 3.0 turns 20!

Windows 3.0 turned 20 on May 22nd, 2010! It was the third major release of Microsoft Windows, and became the first successful version of Windows & a rival to Apple Macintosh & the Commodore Amiga on the GUI front.

Meet KIN, a new Windows Phone

Microsoft has ushered in the next generation of the social phone with KIN, a new Windows® Phone. KIN is a new social experience from Microsoft Corp. that combines the phone, online services and the PC.

What makes microsoft.com website tick!?

The Microsoft corporate Web site, Microsoft.com, is one of the largest and most heavily visited sites on the Internet, yet it maintains consistently high availability ratings.

Microsoft may longer remain the favorite Hacker Target

Adobe Reader and Flash will surpass Microsoft Office applications as favorite targets of cybercriminals, a security vendor predicted Tuesday.

Is Your Microsoft Windows Software Genuine? Report Counterfeit Software here!

Genuine Microsoft products contain piracy prevention features that can be checked with the help of the Windows Comparison Guide, the Office Comparison Guide and the Installed Microsoft Software tool. Using Pirated software comes with its share of problems, consequences and [...]

The Windows Club

The Windows Club covers Windows 8, Windows 7, tips, tutorials, how-to's, features, freeware and more. It is created by Anand Khanse, a Microsoft MVP.