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Windows Live parental controls due this summer
March 14, 2006 Software giant plans to release two versions of its new, no-cost parental control software for Windows XP.Windows Vista available to developers
November 17, 2006 Members of MSDN and TechNet can download the final code of the new OS. Plus, some testers of Vista will get free copies.Microsoft disables Internet Explorer 7 validation process
October 8, 2007 Software giant says security reasons were behind the move, but it could help in the race against rival browser Firefox.Patent claim against Microsoft, HP dismissed
August 9, 2006 Judge rules in favor of Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard in a case over Windows Mobile software and iPaq handhelds.Lenovo, Microsoft extend partnership
April 18, 2006 Companies extend their working relationship to promote the Windows operating system around the world,Microsoft to expand indemnification
February 9, 2006 Expanded legal protections for device makers creating products with Windows Mobile and Window Embedded OS.Critical patch coming for Windows Media Player
February 10, 2006 Monthly patch program will include seven bulletins for flaws in Windows and other Microsoft products.Microsoft launches video download service
March 30, 2005 Owners of handhelds using Windows Mobile will be able to download TV programs, other video content.Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts
February 22, 2007 If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves.All Vista versions to ship on single disc
September 22, 2006 Users will be able to upgrade between versions just by purchasing a new product key.Fighting Microsoft's piracy check
June 20, 2006 The software pushes ahead with a piracy check tool for Windows as some users complain about system troubles and unwanted data collection.Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006 Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spywareMicrosoft extends support for XP Home, XP Media Center
January 24, 2007 Five-year extension, which has roughly half of mainstream-support features, is offered for first time with consumer products.Microsoft backtracks on Vista transfer limits
November 2, 2006 Amid outcry from tech enthusiasts, Microsoft says it will allow retail Windows buyers unlimited license transfers to a different PC.Microsoft patches 20 security flaws
February 13, 2007 Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for 20 vulnerabilities in a variety of products, including one that is part of Windows Vista.XP and Vista to get new media player
April 17, 2006 Microsoft's Windows Media Player 11 is coming to Vista and to XP sooner. Is iPod connection ahead?Windows, Office to get 'critical' fixes
July 6, 2006 Microsoft plans to issue patches for at least two high-risk flaws as part of monthly security updates.Vista draining laptop batteries, patience
May 4, 2007 Microsoft's attempt to improve power management in Windows Vista hasn't made up for the pretty but power-hungry Aero interface, causing battery life to suffer.Microsoft licenses Vista for 'diskless' PCs
April 2, 2007 Redmond changes contract terms for corporate version of Vista, making way for PCs whose hard drive lives in a data center.Virtual PC 2007 made available
February 20, 2007 Microsoft also makes available final versions of other tools aimed at smoothing the path to Vista for businesses. Sponsored matches for "Microsoft Windows"
