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Vista Still Getting Mixed Reviews

Windows Vista is now on the migration map for most enterprise customers, at least according to one researcher. But it's still getting hammered in the media.

Two Hotfixes for Patch Tuesday

In one of the least stress-inducing Patch Tuesdays in memory, Microsoft released just two security bulletins today, one "Critical" and one "Important."

Microsoft Releases Beta of High-Performance Computing Server

Microsoft took the next step into the arena of high-performance computing (HPC) today when it announced the release of the first beta of Windows HPC Server 2008, the successor to Compute Cluster Server 2003.

Making Your Mouse Work in Windows Command Prompt

Love the command prompt, but hate always using keyboard shortcuts? Put that mouse to work with this tip. Plus: Keeping message unread in Outloook.

Non-Security Vista Updates Released

Microsoft announced that it plans to release today three non-security updates to Windows Vista, which will coincide with Patch Tuesday.

Building a Better Defragger

The disk defrag tool gets better with every OS, it seems. Check out some of the improvements on hand this time around.

Microsoft Details Windows Server 2008 Versions, Pricing

New server OS from Microsoft will come in eight different versions, including Web-specific server and server virtualization product.

Microsoft Server Virtualization Product Christened 'Hyper-V'

Microsoft has unveiled the official name of the server virtualization technology that will be included with Windows Server 2008 early next year: Hyper-V.

Microsoft Centro Redubbed Windows Essential Business Server

Microsoft's mid-market server bundle now has a name: Windows Essential Business Server, which is slated to hit beta two in 30 to 60 days.

Microsoft CEO Plays Down Google Threat

Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, in Tokyo to launch new Windows Live services, played down the threat of Google on Thursday, denying the rival was ahead in any way but in online searches.

Light 'Patch Tuesday' On Tap

November looks to be one of the thinnest patches releases of 2007 as Microsoft said it plans to release just two security bulletins.

All Your Eggs in One Basket

Make any script in your PowerShell profile script available to all your sessions via dot-sourcing.

Duplicate Vista E-Mail Dilemma

If your Windows Mail client is sending duplicate versions of each mail message, here's how to fix it.

Windows Live Emerges From Beta

After a trickle of updates and "betas" bearing the Windows Live moniker, Microsoft Corp. is ready to start promoting its official package of free desktop programs for e-mail, instant messaging, blogging and sharing photos.

The Incredible Shrinking Disk

Windows 2008's nifty disk-manipulation features includes this cool disk-shrinking tool that has nothing to do with cold water.

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