Windows Client Headlines

Download the Windows XP End Of Support Countdown Gadget

Springboard Series — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:40:00 Z

Use this handy gadget to count down the number of days until Windows XP End of Support (EOS) in 2014.

Now on Demand: Virtual Roundtable - Is Windows XP Good Enough?

Springboard Series — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:40:00 Z

Get the real story on the differences between Windows XP and Windows 7, migration challenges, compatibility, and readiness.

Windows Intune Available - Get Started With Your 30-Day Trial

Springboard Series — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:00:00 Z

Download a 30-day trial and see how Windows Intune can help you better manage and secure PCs using Windows cloud services and Windows 7—so your computers and users can operate at peak performance, from virtually anywhere.

Microsoft Desktop Virtualization Customer Roundtable - Now On Demand

Springboard Series — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:15:00 Z

Curious about desktop virtualization? Hear real stories and insights on how IT can empower end users with Microsoft Desktop Virtualization solutions from Gartner Analyst Mike Sliver and a panel of IT leaders from Kraft, Login Consultants, and Microsoft among others.

Windows Internet Explorer 9 Released to Web

Springboard Series — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:30:00 Z

Check out the latest features for IT professionals, and get guidance to help you pilot and deploy this enterprise-ready browser in your organization with the Springboard Series for Internet Explorer 9.

Deployment Guide for Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 and Windows 7 with SP1

Springboard Series — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:00:00 Z

Get technical information, procedures, and recommendations for installing deploying Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 with SP1 in a business or corporate environment.

Technical Talks with Tim Vander Kooi: Windows 7 Deployment - I Want My MDT

Springboard Series — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:25:00 Z

Tune in for a discussion on how to make deploying Windows 7 in your organization easier. Learn how to leave your old imaging software—as well as mountains of old machine-specific images—behind and get tips, tools, and advice to help you avoid "gotchas" during deployment.

Video Spotlight: Riding the Windows 7 and Office 2010 Wave

Springboard Series — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:05:00 Z

Haven't touched your desktops much since Windows XP? Get advice on how to weave Windows 7, Office 2010, the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP), and desktop virtualization technologies into a coherent desktop strategy for your IT organization.

Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 SP1 RTM Now Available

Springboard Series — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:25:00 Z

Keep your PCs and servers on the latest support level with Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. Now available through Windows Update, or the Microsoft Download Center, SP1 provides ongoing improvements to the Windows operating system including previous updates delivered over Windows Update and incremental updates to the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 platforms based on customer and partner feedback.

Upgrading to Windows 7 for Small and Midsize Businesses

Springboard Series — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:45:00 Z

Explore the various methods you can use to deploy Windows 7 for your small or midsize business. These methods are based on tools and technologies that do much of the heavy lifting so that you can focus more on the business and less on getting all the pieces working together.

Windows Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate Now Available

Springboard Series — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:25:00 Z

Download the Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate, Internet Explorer Administration Kit 9, and Internet Explorer 9 Blocker Toolkit today to explore new capabilities and tools for Microsoft’s enterprise-ready browser.

Updated Windows Command-Line Reference Available

Springboard Series — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:05:00 Z

Now featuring more tools plus headers to show which operating system each command-line tool applies to, the Windows Command Reference is a one-stop shop for IT administrators looking to familiarize themselves with new and enhanced command-line tools, learn about the command shell, and automate command-line tasks using batch files or scripting tools. Bookmark this resource or download a copy for offline access today.

Video Spotlight: Getting Started with the Application Compatibility Toolkit

Springboard Series — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:45:00 Z

Learn about the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit, including prerequisites for installation and how to configure the Application Compatibility Toolkit to collect application inventory and initial compatibility findings.

Win a Copy of Windows 7 Ultimate in Our “Best Windows Story” Contest

Springboard Series — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:50:00 Z

Send us your story about how you installed, upgraded, or deployed Windows 7 in your organization and you could win a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate. Enter before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on February 28, 2011 for your chance to win.

Local P2V Migration Using MDT 2010 and Sysinternals Disk2VHD

Springboard Series — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:00:00 Z

Find out how to use the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and Sysinternals Disk2VHD to redeliver users’ old desktops as fully functional virtual machines. Following these steps can provide a safety net by enabling continued access to users’ previous computing environment during Windows 7 deployment.

Updated: Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals

Springboard Series — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:40:00 Z

Download a list of software applications that have met Windows 7 Logo Program testing requirements for compatibility with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7. This list includes applications with the following compatibility statuses: “Compatible,” “Free Update Required,” “Paid Update Required,” “Future Compatibility,” and “Not Compatible.” These statuses are based upon the software publishers’ statements of compatibility.

Deploying the Core Optimized Desktop Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)

Springboard Series — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:20:00 Z

Get step-by-step guidance on how to use MDT 2010 to automate the installation and configuration of the core Optimized Desktop technologies: Windows 7, the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP), Forefront, and Microsoft Office 2010.

New Video: Simplifying Internet Explorer 8 Migration with the MAP Toolkit

Springboard Series — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:25:00 Z

Learn how you can use version 5.5 of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit to streamline and simplify your migration to Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8 (or Internet Explorer 9).

Get the Springboard Series Application for Windows Phone 7

Springboard Series — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:05:00 Z

Access key resources from the Springboard Series for Windows on the go on your Windows Phone 7. Watch videos, search for KB articles and error codes, or get tailored guidance to help you explore, deploy, and manage your Windows client operating system. Download this new application from the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace or Zune Marketplace today.