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- Microsoft releases details on Vista activation
- Microsoft releases details on Vista activationDo image backupsIf you snap an image of your base install, you will be able to restore it faster than you would by doing a reinstall, and you won;t have to reactivate.A pirate is less likely to callAlso if calls come in by the thousands...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), piracy, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Vista Activation, DMV, Microsoft Windows Vista, MicroSoft Release, operating system
- Discussion threads 2007-11-14
- The warning gets more ominous (Windows Vista Activation Problems)
- The warning gets more ominous Windows Vista Activation ProblemsThis nonsense will be the beginning of the endWho's going to put up with this nonsense? As a long time MS user, I'm seriously thinking of exploring my options. Vista's licensing insanity was just the push I needed.that is a...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Tools & Techniques, Construction, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, software, window, Vista Activation, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2007-02-26
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- Hackers bypass Windows 7 activation
- lol...and double lolwhoever thinks that windows 7 is any better than any previous disaster they created will be dispelled soon.Google will take over and leave MS in the dustGoogle is going to take over and leave the lethargic Windows in PC dust.loverock's mother herei must apologize for my 44 old...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Linux
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask Microsoft
- RE: Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask MicrosoftI built my current desktop in July and purchased/installed an OEM version of Vista Home Premium. I also took advantage of Microsoft's free upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium which I installed on the same PC....
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Operating systems, cost difference, Microsoft Corp., OEM, Is it OK, Microsoft Windows, PC
- Discussion threads 2009-11-15
- Dear Microsoft: What's the deal with Windows 7 upgrades?
- Location?38.921473?N 77.066946?WYep, same here ...... stonewalled at every turn. With you ...... I can see, because you've been pulling on Microsoft's scab lately. But in Ed's case, I don't know why they would treat him like that.^o^Message has been deleted..Believe it or not ...... it makes little difference. The...
- Tags: upgrade media, reverse engineering, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
- Ding Dong, The Vista's DEAD!
- Vista is still alive here..."Vista definitely improved"Vista-preinstalled SP1/SP2 Just Works, so I have no immediate plans to upgrade to Windows 7. Right now, I don't want to tempt fate.I don't see why people get all emo over Vista's UAC. It doesn't bother me.Yes, everyone says that Windows 7 is better...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2009-10-24
- HP Envy 13
- Symantec Norton Antivirus 2010 Review[pre]It's still 2009, but Norton couldn't wait for the New Year to release Norton Antivirus 2010. Is this really a security application ahead of its time, or is Norton 2010 just an average A/V suite released a few months too soon? Read our full review for...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Hewlett-Packard Co., Norton Co., Symantec Norton AntiVirus, virus, security
- Discussion threads 2009-10-02
- Report: Final version of free Microsoft Security Essentials to ship September 29
- Do we really need another security software on Windows 7?Hi!If I install MSE on Windows 7, do I really need to install another security software on Windows 7?Thanks!yes...It's called Linux and that will cure all windoze security threats forever.Yes and...while introducing 8 year old kernel faults on its own.No, but...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Koobface, FCS, MSE, Microsoft Corp., OneCare, security
- Discussion threads 2009-09-28
- Windows 7 OEM pricing emerges ... some serious discounts available
- You forgot to mention ...... That OEM means it must be pre-installed on the machine that was purchased by the end user ... meaning it cannot LEGALLY be purchased for installation by your average Joe ... I own a small IT company in Canada, and I have a...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, pricing strategy, Microsoft Windows, OEM, Microsoft Windows 7
- Discussion threads 2009-09-28
- Microsoft's newest Windows 7 promotion: $30 price tag for students
- It's thereClick on the option that says "Need to connect to a domain?".Not for ProfessionalMaryJo,I just tried it and it is only for Home Premium at least as far as I can see.RE: Microsoft's newest Windows 7 promotion: $30 price tag for studentsThanks for the heads up MJ, I just...
- Tags: Network technology, Microsoft Windows, 64-bit, newest Windows 7 promotion, Windows 7 promotion, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, 32-bit, PC
- Discussion threads 2009-09-17
- Microsoft starts warning of support phase-out for older Windows Server releases
- Added benefit of "activation" (automatic "kill switch")Neccessary or desirable to reinstall XP or change hardware? Flip the kill switch. No more activation, no more XP or any other later Windows release.Any OS that depends on a remote server is an excercise in futility.You confuse 'support' with 'activation'.There's no indication that...
- Tags: Operating systems, Telecom & Utilities, Microsoft Windows Server, server, kill switch, Microsoft Corp., misinformation, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-09-16
- Zune HD: No YouTube in the browser for you
- patheticI don't care much about youtube (I much prefer TED conference with top minds/scientists to that popular crap :P) but being a social media users (msn, FB and the like) I know for a fact that many people spend lots of time on this site and it is now imperative...
- Tags: Team management, Turnabout, Web browser, Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp., YouTube Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-09-16
- Protector Plus Professional Antivirus 9.1.0.1 (Windows)
- Protector Plus Professional for Windows Desktop supports Windows XP, Vista, 2000, Me and 98 platforms. This product provides 100% protection against viruses, trojans, worms, backdoors, spyware, adware, exploits, password stealers, hack tools, rootkits and other malware. Protector Plus Professional is packed with many useful features like email scanning, InstaUpdate, Firewall,...
- Tags: Antivirus, Virus, Proland Software, Professional, Submit Sample, Cyberthreats, E-mail, Microsoft Windows, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-09-15
- Microsoft steps up its business push for Windows 7, related products
- Why do I want Windows 7?This is a serious question. I've been using XP Pro for a while now, and am pretty happy with it. It works well, and doesn't seem to give me many problems.I don't understand what Windows 7 brings to the table. I don't...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2009-09-02
- Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 (Download, 1-Year License)
- Photo gallery:Kaspersky Internet Security 2010Like many in the security industry are doing, Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 leverages anonymous data from its customer base to create a behavioral engine to further strengthen security safeguards. The new version also introduces several useful ancillary tools, including a sandboxing feature for running programs with...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, UDS, Kaspersky, Kaspersky Internet Security, Kaspersky Internet Security 2010, security
- Product reviews 2009-08-26
- Gadget Gal's daily deals: Garmin nuvi GPS, HP Pavilion laptop, Olympus Stylus digital camera
- A Garmin nuvi GPS navigator, an HP Pavilion laptop, and an Olympus Stylus digital camera. Here are your daily deals for Thursday, August 13, straight from the Gadget Gal: 1. Amazon's deal of the day is the Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator. Today's Gold...
- Tags: Olympus Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., Garmin Ltd., Digital Camera, HP Pavilion, Price, Camera, Laptop Computer, GPS, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jennifer Bergen
- Blog posts 2009-08-13
- Microsoft confirms Windows 7 activation leak
- Microsoft confirms Windows 7 activation leakSo who's responsible for the leak?The sender or the sendee?Pagan Jim will be happy about thishttp://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-10532-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=67344&messageID=1278112He proudly admits to installing hundreds of copies of XP without buying a single license. Disgusting.RE: Microsoft confirms Windows 7 activation leakThis is one way for Microsoft to get market...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 activation, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-07-31
- Microsoft does a 180: Tech testers to get a copy of Windows 7 for free
- Microsoft does a 180: Tech testers to get a copy of Windows 7 for freeStill not the right thingThe public testers are the ones taking the risks with their personal equipment to see how the software works in the wild when the hardware is not cookie-cutter and the software being...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, MicroSoft DOES, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-07-30
- Two questions about Microsoft's future ...
- Two questions about Microsoft's future ...The evil of subscriptionHow would an OS subscription be anything other than a complete rip-off to the end user? There are so many reasons why a subscription system would fail and fail badly. The cost of implementation, activation issues, anti-piracy concerns. All of this and...
- Tags: Piracy, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Corp., antipiracy, operating system, software
- Discussion threads 2009-07-30
- News to know: Windows 7 RTM review; Microsoft-Yahoo; SAP; Sprint
- Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Bott: Windows 7 first look: More than just "Vista, fixed" Gallery: Windows 7 RTM...
- Tags: Yahoo! Inc., SAP AG, Microsoft Corp., Sprint Communications, Microsoft Windows 7, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Microsoft Windows, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-07-30
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