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- Microsoft to relax XP activation rules with SP3
- Microsoft to relax XP activation rules with SP3Too little too lateAnd how long will it last?Microsoft will dial it back until the noise dies down, then back to the same old garbage.A leopard does not change his spots.MS management obviously aren't all that bright......but even they will eventually catch on...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, product key, XP Activation, SP3
- Discussion threads 2007-12-16
- Microsoft to include anti-piracy kill switch in Windows (after originally saying it wouldn't do so)
- Microsoft to include anti-piracy kill switch in Windows (after originally saying it wouldn't do so)Its Performance StupidMicrosoft Security/ AntiPiracy is likely not the story we in IT need to follow. How goes it on performance? The HP scandle clews us into the fact that HP didn't like Intel's move to...
- Tags: Piracy, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., XP Activation, Microsoft Windows XP, antipiracy
- Discussion threads 2006-10-04
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- Office Starter 2010: The fine print on Microsoft's Works replacement
- For me, non-starterA crippled, incompatible, ad supported product makes little sense to me, when Open Office and Google are alternatives.ExactlyThere's already a portable version of OpenOffice that runs on a USB stick - nothing new here.The excluded formats are used in only about 1% of documentsIt is well-known that macros...
- Tags: Starter, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Office Starter
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Windows 7 early on custom PCs? Maybe, maybe not
- One thing I hate about Microsoftis when they make these blanket statements, when they haven't even contacted builders down the chain.Why is it that Puget Systems is always used as Microsoft's model system builder anyway?That's a silly question - it's because they're located in Seattle.Think MJF Is Selling Activation....hummmm. COMPRESS...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7
- Discussion threads 2009-09-25
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Windows 7 activation ... FAIL!
- Windows 7 activation ... FAIL!They sure have...Now if they'd only do so by making an actual good product rather than just locking everybody into using it....No SoI've been running Linux since giving up on Windows by having too many BSOD screens with Windows ME. And frankly, given Windows Genuine PITA...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows 7, Linux, Microsoft Windows, desktop
- Discussion threads 2009-07-29
- Why Windows 7 should be free
- Why Windows 7 should be freeAm I the only one who had zero problems with Vista?This issue has been debated thoroughly across zdnet, so I have no desire to rehash it. But I am still not convinced that Vista's problems are systemic...and I think they are more a PR issue....
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-07-01
- Chinese Flash Card 1.0.0.3 (Windows)
- Key Features: * Compact footprint. * Not hidden or bundled into another program. * Adjustable character range and number of characters to display. * Adjustable flash card cycle speed. * Designed to stay visible on top of most other Windows until minimized or closed. * Learn throughout the day; look...
- Tags: Card, Microsoft Windows, ThePureLanguage, Flash Card Program, Settings Area
- Software downloads 2009-07-01
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