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Ready or not, Windows XP update is coming
February 25, 2005
End approaches for Microsoft program that let companies block automatic update of Service Pack 2 to their Windows machines.
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Microsoft piracy check comes calling
April 24, 2006
Expands program to alert people who run illegal copies of Windows and starts a campaign to fight Office piracy.
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Microsoft tags IE 7 'high priority' update
July 26, 2006
Browser update will be delivered automatically to Windows XP users, but those who don't want it can opt out.
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Microsoft set to push out updated antipiracy tool
November 29, 2006
New version of WGA Notifications tool includes added changes in response to continued criticism of Microsoft over the software.
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IE 7 comes a-knocking--eventually
November 13, 2006
Microsoft is tagging Internet Explorer 7 as a "high priority" update, but the company is taking longer to distribute it than some expected.
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It's Windows vs. Windows as Microsoft battles piracy
February 3, 2005
In effort to up sales of Windows, firm has sights set on nearest rival: Not Linux, not the Mac--Windows itself.
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Patch for masses swats Windows bug
February 24, 2005
Microsoft uses Windows Update to fix a problem that caused PCs to show the "blue screen of death."
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Microsoft draws fire for stealth test program
June 13, 2006
Company has turned Windows users into guinea pigs by sending an unfinished antipiracy tool out as a "high priority" update. Images: WGA screenshots
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Microsoft: Here's how to halt WGA alerts
June 27, 2006
Along with a new release of Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications, Microsoft shares how to remove the controversial antipiracy tool.
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Microsoft hopes 7 is lucky number for IE
October 19, 2006
The software maker launches its first major update to the browser in years, offering tabbed browsing and security additions.
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Microsoft leaves Word zero-day holes unpatched
January 9, 2007
Software giant releases fixes for vulnerabilities in Windows and Office, but several known Word zero-day flaws go without patches.
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Microsoft recalls small-business product
July 28, 2006
Company finds glitch in Small Business Server product after its release to computer makers.
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Week in review: Vista, virtualization, vendettas
September 14, 2007
Microsoft promises Vista changes in response to Google complaints. Also: Virtualization gets real, and iPhone reaches a milestone.
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Week in review: Intel's 'revolutionary leap'
July 28, 2006
Chipmaker celebates the launch of Core 2 Duo, and Microsoft look to the music market. Plus: MySpace takes the heat.
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Putting privacy first at Microsoft
June 28, 2006
Chief privacy strategist Peter Cullen discusses Windows Vista, Microsoft's online endeavors and the WGA Notifications flap.
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