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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, security tool, anti-spyware, CD, Sony Corp., software company, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, 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, software company, Microsoft Corp., TV, PC, operating system, 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, software company, patch, fix, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

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, software company, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, operating system, PC

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, software company, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

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: patch, Microsoft Windows Firewall, software company, Microsoft Corp., firewall, Microsoft Windows, 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, software company, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC, video

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: Microsoft Update, reboot, Microsoft Windows Vista, software company, patch management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, 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, software company, security, expert, patch management, Microsoft Corp., setting, Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system

Vista hacked at Black Hat

August 4, 2006 Researcher bypasses a security mechanism designed to prevent some driver software from running in the Windows update. TAGS: Black Hat, virtualization, Microsoft Windows Vista, malicious software, researcher, malicious code, software company, attack, security, AMD, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

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, fix, Microsoft Windows 98, patch, software company, Microsoft Windows ME, security, Microsoft Corp., firewall, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

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., software company, Microsoft Windows, 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, display, software company, keyboard, Microsoft Corp., picture, Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system

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 Corp., Microsoft Windows, 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: pricing, Microsoft Windows Vista, software company, U.S., Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, 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, representative, Symantec Corp., flaw, attack, security company, DHCP, vulnerability, software company, Microsoft Corp., security, 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, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC
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