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Microsoft aims to reach next billion PC users

April 19, 2007 New program gives near-free Windows and Office to governments that buy PCs for students to use at home. TAGS: Will Poole, government, student, Microsoft Office, Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., PC, software company, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft posts Tablet PC fix

July 6, 2005 Glitch allows an application that handles electronic-pen input to slowly take over a computer's memory. TAGS: tablet PC, tablet, fix, patch, software company, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

Windows Vista to 'freeze dry' PCs before patching

September 2, 2005 The upcoming OS will include new patching technology that reduces restarts and stores user data before reboots. TAGS: reboot, Microsoft Update, Microsoft Windows Vista, patch management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, software company, operating system, PC

Microsoft doesn't want Santa to ignore Vista

October 12, 2006 Although they'll need to wait for the new Windows, holiday shoppers will find Vista-friendly hardware, software. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., software company, Microsoft Internet Explorer, operating system, PC

Critical Windows patch may wreak PC havoc

October 15, 2005 Patch to fix serious Windows flaws can lock users out of their computer, prevent the Windows firewall from starting, block applications and cause other trouble. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Firewall, patch, flaw, firewall, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., software company, PC

Microsoft shows off cell phone-PC prototype

July 27, 2006 Software maker is looking at whether it can build a cheap PC for emerging markets by combining a cell phone and a TV. TAGS: emerging market, Microsoft Windows CE, cell phone, Microsoft Corp., TV, software company, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'

November 13, 2005 Security tools will detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when music CDs are played. TAGS: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, rootkit, copy protection, anti-spyware, security tool, CD, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., technique, software company, Microsoft Windows, music, security, PC

Vista sets up SideShow display all over

May 23, 2006 Microsoft's tech aims to put data in picture frames, keyboards, remote controls--any display linked to a PC running the Windows update. TAGS: WinHEC, Microsoft Windows Vista, remote control, picture, operating system, Microsoft Corp., keyboard, display, Microsoft Windows, PC, software company

No fix for 'critical' hole in Windows 98, ME

June 9, 2006 Repairs would require so many changes to the older OSes that it might break applications, Microsoft says. TAGS: re-engineering, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows ME, fix, patch, firewall, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., security, software company, PC

Microsoft to ease up on piracy check-ins

June 9, 2006 Antipiracy tool will reduce check-ins to biweekly, instead of after each boot-up, and will stop checking-in entirely later this year. TAGS: antipiracy, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, software company, security, PC

Windows patch backfires on the security-minded

October 17, 2005 People who tweaked their OS settings are getting hit hardest by a flawed Microsoft update meant to fix a serious flaw. TAGS: patch, security, patch management, expert, software company, setting, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Security tools face increased attack

June 21, 2005 As the pool of Windows security bugs dries up, analysts say hackers are turning to security software to break into PCs. TAGS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., security tool, hacker, security, vulnerability, software company, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., PC

Microsoft: Vista is ready to roll

November 8, 2006 The company says that it has finished Vista development, paving the way for the operating system's debut. Video: Windows Vista RTM CNET editors' take TAGS: Jim Allchin, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, software company, PC, video

More WMF problems for Microsoft

January 10, 2006 Researcher says Windows Meta File component can be used to crash vulnerable PCs--but Microsoft says the glitch isn't so serious. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Metafile, RPC, Microsoft IIS Server, denial of service, vulnerability, flaw, Microsoft SQL Server, representative, Microsoft Corp., researcher, component, Microsoft Windows, server, software company, PC

Microsoft Canada leaks Vista pricing

August 28, 2006 The software maker's Canadian Web site briefly posts prices for Windows Vista's many editions. Screenshots: Amazon selling Vista TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista, Michael Silver, pricing, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, dollar, U.S., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., software company, PC

Attack code puts Windows PCs at risk

July 25, 2006 Two new exploits that could help hackers create attacks have been released onto the Internet. TAGS: Windows PC, Symantec Corp., DHCP, flaw, attack, vulnerability, representative, security company, security, Microsoft Corp., software company, PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft plans massive stock buyback

July 20, 2006 Reports earnings in line with analysts' expectations and announces $40 billion stock buyback plan. TAGS: stock buyback, earnings, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, PC
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