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Pop Quiz: Windows 8.1 App Deployment

Applies to the "Configure hardware and applications" objective of Exam 70-687.

Microsoft's July Patch Causing 2 Different Crash Flaws

Issues concerning Microsoft's July security update, released last week, have led to crashes for many users. One is connected to the InstallShield application and another is a compatibility issue with Dell Data Protection suite.

Spoofed Google and Yahoo SSL Certs Blocked by Microsoft

In a security advisory released by Microsoft today, 45 sensitive secure sockets layer (SSL) certificates that have been unofficially issued by hackers are now blocked for Windows systems.

Microsoft Security Update for July Released, 29 Flaws Addressed

Microsoft today released its monthly security update, which includes two items rated "critical," three "important" bulletins and one "moderate" fix.

Pop Quiz: Migrating to Windows 8.1

Applies to the "Install and upgrade to Windows 8.1" objective of Exam 70-687.

Microsoft Tweaks Windows Update Client

An update to Microsoft's Windows Update/Microsoft Update client was released this week.

Microsoft Offers Security Bulletin Reporting Tool

Microsoft this week has released the "myBulletins" online service -- a tool that allows IT to pick and choose which product patches to be informed about.

Windows XP Hack Allows Access to Windows Embeded Updates

According to Betanews, a registry workaround can push through official security updates to Windows XP -- but there's a catch.

Free Windows XP Migration Tool Now Available

Those organizations looking to migrate away from Windows XP can now do so for free thanks to CA Technologies' newly released free tool.

Work Folders for Windows 7 Released

Microsoft has made available a new feature for Windows 7 called Work Folders that aims to widen organizational file sharing options.

Microsoft 'Custom Support' Costs for Windows XP Lowered

The ceiling price for Microsoft's Windows XP "custom support" has apparently been lowered.

Volume License Subscribers' Windows 8.1 Update Released

Microsoft on Monday released Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry updates at its Volume License Service Center (VLSC).

Windows 8.1 Enterprise Improvements Discussed

Erwin Visser, general manager of Windows and Windows Phone Commercial Marketing, took some time in his busy Build conference schedule time to explain why Windows 8.1 is a good fit for enterprises.

Security Tips for Windows XP Stragglers

Microsoft on Monday offered some last-minute security advise for those who plan to still be on Windows XP after support ends.

Microsoft Criticized by Antivirus Maker for XP Support End

Free antivirus maker Avast had some harsh words for Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows XP in April.

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