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Microsoft Provides Guidance on Windows XP Mode

Microsoft released additional resources last week for IT pros planning to use the new desktop virtualization solution in Windows 7.

Elop Grilled on Microsoft's Relevance

The president of Microsoft's Business Division got the hot seat at the Gartner Symposium ITxpo event last week.

Windows 7: The Gift that Keeps on Rebooting

For some, the move to the new OS from Vista is taking a little longer than expected. Plus: Microsoft reaches for cloud compliance; lazy hackers hit clickjackpot.

Microsoft Holds Down Losses in 1Q 2009

Microsoft disclosed its fiscal first-quarter results, reporting an 18 percent decrease in net income compared with 1Q 2008.

Windows 7: Already Here

Microsoft's new OS made its debut today, but MCPmag.com readers have had it installed and tested. Here's what they think.

Ballmer Talks Up Windows 7 at NYC Launch Event

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer formally unveiled Windows 7 on Thursday at a ceremony in New York City.

Rapid7 Acquires Open Source Metasploit Security Project

An independent security researcher and a prominent figure in open source exploit data collection now has a new commercial home.

October Patch Disables Office Communications Server

Microsoft is responding to problems with a fix for Office Communications Server and Live Communications Server.

PowerShell 2.0 or Bust!

Windows 7 officially hits the street this week, and so does PowerShell 2.0. The better, faster PowerShell.

Jury Still Out on Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft last week reported positive numbers for its new consumer antivirus solution, but security vendors haven't heaped much praise.

Report: IT Should Plan for Windows 7 Now

Microsoft will hatch Windows 7 as a full-fledged commercial operating system this week, and IT professionals should be making plans for it.

Huge October Security Patch Arrives

October has proved to be the month of record, landing one whopper of a Patch Tuesday.

Rumor: Windows 8 Will Be 128-Bit

Windows 8 might be designed to run on 128-bit hardware, according to accounts cobbled together by blog sleuths.

Patch Tuesday To Address Multiple Microsoft Bugs

IT pros can expect a mammoth patch release for the month of October on Tuesday if Microsoft's advance notification is any indication.

Report: IT 'Tech Boom' Will Revive Next Quarter

The global IT market will see an upturn, starting next quarter, according to a report released last week by Forrester Research.

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