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Monday, February 01, 2010 4:57 PM

Windows 7 RC Bits Expire June 1, 2010

For those of you who jumped on the Beta and RC bandwagon because you were excited to put the new Operating System to the test, we thank you.  Now that you’ve been running it for close to a year, its time to start thinking about moving to the release...
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:21 PM

Windows XP SP2 & Windows Vista RTM End of Support Information

  There are a number of Microsoft support lifecycle milestones on July 13 th 2010. We need to make sure customers are aware of the milestones and plan system and OS deployments to ensure that they maintain access to Microsoft support and updates...
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:51 AM

What you need to know about Microsoft Security Essentials

If you are wondering what Antivirus package you should purchase for your new Windows 7 , Vista, or XP PC or Laptop, look no further.  Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download that will protect your 32 bit or 64 bit installations. While Security...
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:40 AM

Windows 7 Location Aware Printing

Are you tired of trying to remember to change your default printer every time you go from work to home with your laptop?  That’s where Windows 7 can come to the rescue with Location Aware Printing.  This is a new feature that is enabled in the...
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:11 PM

Windows 7 SKU Lineup – Understanding your options

In the graphic below, you’ll find a total of 6 different SKU’s listed for the new Windows 7 family.  If you are wondering what makes sense for you, let me help you understand your choices.  Let's start at the bottom and work our way up. ...
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:02 PM

Windows 7 is Here!!! Where do you begin??

If you’ve turned on the TV, opened a newspaper or magazine, you’ve likely heard about the new operating system, WIndows 7 that just released today.  I woke up this morning to find Steve Ballmer on TV delivering live demonstrations of Windows 7 for...
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009 11:46 AM

Microsoft FY10 – Its going to an EXCITING YEAR!

As you can tell, its been a while since my last post.  A lot has been going on over the last few months at Microsoft as we’ve transitioned into a new Fiscal year which I hope will be one of the most promising years in over a decade for the company...
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Friday, June 26, 2009 11:54 PM

PreOrder Windows 7 Today!! Upgrade Promotions equal big Savings!!

                                You've been using Windows® 7 for a while now, and we hope you've been enjoying a simpler PC experience. Because you've been a loyal...
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009 1:46 PM

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Solution Accelerators

  Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2        We're getting ready. Are you?   There is a complete list of BETA solution accelerators available online to help you get started with your planning and testing for...
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009 11:00 AM

Windows 7 General Availability and Upgrade Options Announced Today

Steve Guggenheimer, corporate vice president, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Division, delivered a keynote announcing the date Windows 7 will be Released to Manufacturing (RTM) and when it will be available to consumers. He will also disclose that...
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Thursday, May 21, 2009 10:33 AM

Become a Windows 7 Expert before it Launches

Visit the Windows 7 Learning Portal to get up to speed quickly on Windows 7. You'll find Learning Snacks, Learning Plans, sample book chapters, and more. Find Windows 7 training resources from Microsoft Learning Register to receive updates on Windows...
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009 12:19 PM

Windows 7 to hit stores in time for the Holiday Season!

Well, the proverbial cat was let out of the bag at the Tech-Ed 2009 Conference when Bill Veghte, Senior Vice President, for the Windows Business Division announced on stage on Monday during the conference. While an official date wasn't announced,...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:03 AM

Windows 7 Downgrade Rights - Your choice Vista or Windows XP - For a Limited Time

Several news articles are out in circulation regarding the recent announcement that Windows XP will be an optional selection for the downgrade rights, which has spurred a lot of questions at the SB2@TS2 events around the reasoning behind this decision...
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