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Times Online Microsoft launching Windows 7 RC in May Australian Personal Computer, Australia This year, it's as if Microsoft wants to brainwash customers into believing that Vista never existed. The company is pushing towards a 2009 release at a furious pace. The Windows 7 Center blog tips a late May date for the release candidate version of ... Windows 7 RC set for May lift-off National Business Review Microsoft Disputes Attempt to Reinstate Class in Vista Suit PC World Windows Mobile 6.5 Still Outpaces iPhone 3.0 Features pocketnow.com InternetNews.com - The Tech Herald all 187 news articles More...

Return Windows Search results within a date range with advanced ... TechRepublic, KY To search for files that you created between November 1 st and the 30 th in Vista, you have to turn to the Advanced Query Syntax used by Windows Search. In this issue of the Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, I’ll introduce you to Vista’s ... More...

Free Software Suits Self-Employed Workers TheStreet.com Between the flop that's Windows Vista and unprecedented competition for office software, the company is close to becoming a big brand in search of a market. Google(GOOG Quote - Cramer on GOOG - Stock Picks) isn't the only company causing pain for Steve ... More...

Google returns Chrome to beta, touts speed boost Computerworld, MA Current Chrome users running either the stable or developer preview builds can switch to the beta channel by downloading and running the Chrome Channel Changer. Chrome remains available only for Windows XP and Vista. Versions for Mac and Linux are in ... More...

Microsoft Strange News, 3-18-09 Microsoft Watch What, not all is forgiven yet about Windows Vista? By the way, Zune Marketplace has got a helluva SXSW 09 mixtape. Do check it out. As for "Engima," there are 17 iTunes ratings, with average rating of 2.5 stars. The album's title sums up my reaction. ... More...

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I just installed Windows 7 on my Lenovo S10 netbook which already have Windows Vista installed on it.How do you dual-boot Windows Vista & Windows 7?The rule on dual/multi-booting operating systems is simple.1. Install on separate partitions or hard drives2. Install the older operating system followed by the new operating system3. Operating system should be [...] More...

for the past 4 days, everytime my laptop sleeps, when I wake it , something disappears. Day 1, I lost all windows card games, next was internet shortcut, next email shortcut and today I lost the entire cd/dvd drive, letter and all. Also System restore is unable to restore to earlier point. NOW WHAT DO I DO?

While the team continues getting ready for Mix09 coming up this week, we wanted to let you know about another unique opportunity coming up next week. On Thursday, March 26th, the IE team will host the Internet Explorer 8 FireStarter event. This is a one-day conference with IE8 talks from myself and other team members. If you are local to Redmond, we invite you to attend the event in person. Other options to attend are via Live Meeting or at a live streaming session hosted by your local user group. (Check with your INETA or Culminis associated user group.) Here is the schedule for the day (times are Pacific local time): Session Name Speaker 8:15 – 8:30 …

“Green†Web Hosting: Carbon Saver or Marketing Gimmick? PC World Windows Vista Migration: The Business Proposition It's not so much a matter of "if" but "when" for most organizations regarding migration to Windows Vista. Laying the groundwork now for this migration can yield higher ROI than waiting until later. ... More...

Google Chrome goes beta again, releases new version TG Daily The setup utility is still called ChromeSetup.exe and operates only in Windows XP SP2 or Vista. However, it is not the same application as before, now 34 KB larger at 535 KB. Once the executable is launched, the Google Chrome Installer downloads the ... More...

Automate custom Vista installs with vLite TechRepublic, KY Dino Nuhagic’s vLite version 1.2, used in conjunction with Microsoft’s Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK), is a powerful software tool that allows you to create a customized Windows Vista installation disc(s). Editor’s note: This review was ... More...

Vista is offering elevated privileges (UAC) for uninstall and repair, but is _not_ doing so for change. Our uninstall and repair options bring up an elevation prompt. Change does not, and out installer fails as a result. This is via Control Panel / Programs and Features. Is this expected behavior? If so, why? Something we are doing wrong?

Dell unveils heavier, more expensive MacBook Air rival Apple Insider, VA The Adamo runs 64-bit Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1. "Style-minded people who place a premium on precision craftsmanship and design can now add Adamo to their list of must-have items for 2009," Dell says. The company is also being careful to ... More...

How do I... Create an installation flash drive for Windows 7? TechRepublic, KY Here is a no nonsense approach to creating a flash key drive that you can use to install the Windows 7 operating system. This blog post is also available in the PDF format in a TechRepublic Download. We will begin by inserting a flash drive key into a ... More...

Opera: IE 'Kill' Switch Not Enough WinInformant.com, OH IE 8 will be a free download for Windows XP and Vista users and will of course be included with the upcoming Windows 7 release. IE 8 includes various functional, security, and performance improvements over its predecessor, IE 7. ... More...

Techtree.com Windows 7 Gets Another Makeover InformationWeek, NY Friday's blog post from the Windows 7 engineering team describes a total of 27 new updates. Microsoft needs Windows 7 to be a hit. Vista, the company's current OS, has failed to catch on with mainstream computer users while businesses have shunned it ... Windows 7 RC set for May lift-off National Business Review Windows 7 Gets More Cosmetic ... InternetNews.com Microsoft Disputes Attempt to Reinstate Class in Vista Suit PC World The Tech Herald - ChannelWeb all 147 news articles More...

ZDNet Will Android and Windows Mobile get squeezed as smartphone market ... ZDNet Think about Windows Vista. It has largely been adopted by consumers as they’ve purchased new PCs over the past two years. But since most businesses have snubbed Vista and stuck with Windows XP, Vista has failed to become the predominant OS in the ... More...

Windows 7 (7057) build has leaked out and ZDNet has posted them up here. Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, Windows 7Share This More...