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Zotob worm hole also affects Windows XP

 August 24, 2005 Vulnerability that downed Windows 2000 computers last week also holds a serious risk for some XP users. TAGS: Zotob worm, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Corp., service pack, security, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

The slow road to Windows XP

 June 14, 2005 New study underscores a recurring problem for Microsoft: Convincing customers to upgrade to new versions of its software. TAGS: AssetMetrix, Microsoft Windows 2000, business PC, managing director, service pack, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, operating system

Gartner paints a clearer Vista picture

 November 23, 2005 The analyst group repositions its advice on Vista. Instead of "ignore it and wait," the group says "prepare for change." TAGS: Gartner Inc., research note, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 2000, organization, advice, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Exploit code puts Windows XP and 2000 at risk

 November 17, 2005 Threat is considered moderate, since worst-case attack might crash some machines but not others, says security firm. TAGS: exploit, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows 2000, denial of service, security, researcher, Microsoft Corp., service pack, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, firewall

Gartner predicts longer Vista delay

 May 2, 2006 Don't expect to see Windows Vista any sooner than the second quarter of 2007, says the research group. TAGS: Gartner Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 2000, upgrade, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, security, Microsoft Windows XP

Windows flaw reaches beyond XP

 July 18, 2005 Problem that could let an attacker crash a PC exists in several versions of the OS, Microsoft says. TAGS: remote desktop, advisory, terminal services, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, attacker, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, security, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, PC

This week in Microsoft

 June 3, 2005 Microsoft announces tweaks to its software, one of which is drawing intense criticism from some Windows users. TAGS: Office 12, criticism, antitrust, XML, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows 2000, worker, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Report: Vista's business sales stronger than expected

 January 11, 2007 Market researcher NPD says commercial sales far ahead of Windows 2000 in first month and just behind that of Windows XP. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., market research company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 2000, small business, channel, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Windows worms knocking out computers

 August 16, 2005 Network worms are shutting down computers running Windows 2000, security experts warned. TAGS: Zotob worm, David Cole, worm, Microsoft Windows 2000, variant, Trend Micro Inc., infection, organization, CNN, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., virus, antivirus, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Zotob worm finds its path limited

 August 15, 2005 Worm unleashed over the weekend has not wreaked any widespread havoc, as it affects only some Windows systems. TAGS: Zotob worm, Microsoft Windows 2000, Trend Micro Inc., worm, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, software company, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Server, FTP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., firewall, antivirus, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft patch can cause IE trouble

 August 16, 2006 Latest security update can make the Web browser crash. Microsoft plans to release a revamped patch. TAGS: PeopleSoft Inc., security update, HTTP, CRM, Microsoft Internet Explorer, patch, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Web browser, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Some bumps on the road to Vista

 February 7, 2007 Although there have been no reports of major problems, some people have encountered obstacles in moving to the new Windows. TAGS: bump, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 2000, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows XP

This week at Microsoft

 June 17, 2005 Redmond will launch a beta of the next version of Windows Server this summer. The company also issues three "critical" patches. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Longhorn, European Union, beta, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, patch management, media player, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, server, Microsoft Windows XP, spyware, security, Dell

A bump on the road to Windows Vista

 August 15, 2007 IT managers are saying "not so fast" as they move toward the OS, despite Microsoft's optimism about quick adoption. TAGS: Forrester Research Inc., information technology manager, Microsoft Windows Vista, service pack, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows XP

Security pros patch older Windows versions

 September 30, 2006 Third-party fix available to repair a serious flaw in Windows for which Microsoft no longer provides security updates. TAGS: Vector Markup Language, flaw, patch, service pack, fix, Microsoft Windows 2000, security, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft warns of new Windows security issues

 February 8, 2006 Company says issues put some Windows users at risk of attack and that it's investigating a third possible vulnerability. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Metafile, access control, service pack, flaw, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, security, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, HTML, attack, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Microsoft plugs Windows worm holes

 October 12, 2005 Patches fix 14 security holes in the OS, including serious ones that could be exploited for a malicious worm attack. TAGS: Stephen Toulouse, Microsoft COM+, streaming media, security hole, flaw, eEye Digital Security, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server, attack, patch management, security, worm, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft offers Zotob removal tool

 August 18, 2005 Software also kills several variants and other bugs that exploit the same vulnerability, a flaw in Windows' plug-and-play feature. TAGS: Zotob worm, Debby Fry Wilson, worm, variant, Microsoft Windows 2000, FTP, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Commentary: Plugging the worm holes

 August 18, 2005 The limited impact of Zotob and its ilk shows that Microsoft's security strategy is working. TAGS: Zotob worm, commentary, MyDoom virus, Forrester Research Inc., worm, Microsoft Windows 2003, enterprise, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows 2000, attack, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system

IE flaw opens door to infection on sight

 August 9, 2005 Microsoft plugs six holes, including an IE bug that could expose a PC user to attack just for looking at a picture. TAGS: bulletin, authentication protocol, attacker, Kerberos, flaw, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server, remote desktop, Microsoft Internet Explorer, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows 2000, attack, Microsoft Corp., security, Symantec Corp., service pack
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