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Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Beta 2 is now Available for Download!

Ankur Mittal — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:18:51 +0000

Get ready to deploy Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Beta 2. The Windows® 7 and Windows Server® 2008 R2 launches are just around the corner. As you prepare to deploy these operating systems, get a jump start with Microsoft® Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010 Beta 2. Leverage this Solution Accelerator [...]

windows7upgradeoption.com to be launched on Friday,26th June

Ankur Mittal — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:39:28 +0000

The new site Windows 7 Upgrade option has been revealed.Though still their is no information available.The page reads as Thank you for your interest. Please return to this site on June 26, 2009. What will be provided on Friday is unknown but we may finally find out pricing options for Windows 7 upgrades or it could [...]

Windows 7 latest build,build 7264

Ankur Mittal — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:37:11 +0000

The latest build compiled in the RTM branch is Windows 7 build 7264.The build string is 6.1.7264.0.win7_rtm.090622-1900 and the build was compiled on 22nd June.The build previously posted which we doubted to be real was actually fake. Further acording to wzor Windows 7 RTM would be available by 13t July and the build number would probably [...]

Deep Zoom Composer - June 2009 Preview!

Ankur Mittal — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:25:16 +0000

We know you’ve been waiting, and we know you just can’t wait any longer, so here it is: Download Deep Zoom Composer As always, please uninstall all existing versions of Deep Zoom Composer before installing the new version. The following sections highlight just a small list of the new features we’ve added and [...]

XNA Game Studio 3.1 is GO!

Ankur Mittal — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:14:57 +0000

That’s right! The latest, greatest version of our kick-butt free game creation tool XNA Game Studio 3.1 is available to download now! You can read all about awesome new features like Avatars, Xbox LIVE Party Systems, and Video over at Creators Club Online. If you’re interested in submitting or upgrading your existing Xbox LIVE Community [...]

TechNet Magazine – July 2009

Ankur Mittal — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:20:41 +0000

The July edition of TechNet Magazine is now available online or, if you prefer, you can download as an HTML Help .chm file for offline reading. The cover highlights the article about managing Active Directory with Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM) 2007. Although this is a subject that concerns most of the Messaging Administrators, there are 2 [...]

Download Windows 7 RC Training Kit for Developers

Ankur Mittal — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:44:45 +0000

The Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers includes presentations, hands-on labs, and demos. This content is based on Windows 7 RC and provides an early peak to our final training. This training kit is designed to help you learn how to build applications that shine on Windows 7 by utilizing key features such as: Taskbar [...]

Windows 7 Software Logo Toolkit Now Publically Available

Ankur Mittal — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:42:33 +0000

Microsoft is pleased to announce the public availability of the Beta release for the Windows 7 Software Logo Toolkit. The toolkit allows ISVs to submit and receive the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo for their products. Improvements, including self-test for applications, instant approval of passing applications, and a streamlined waiver process dramatically speed up the [...]

Microsoft Wants Your Input to Help Improve Windows 7 Products

Ankur Mittal — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:28:25 +0000

input.microsoft.com - Here’s your chance to help improve Microsoft products by submitting feedback that will be sent directly to the folks working on the features. The following feedback programs are currently open: Network Monitor 3.3 - Provide feedback on Network Monitor 3.3 scenarios Windows 7 Enterprise Scenarios - Windows 7 scenarios [...]

Now Available: Internet Explorer 8 MUI packs for Windows XP, Windows Server 03

Ankur Mittal — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:01:50 +0000

We are pleased to announce the availability of Internet Explorer 8 Multilingual User Interface (MUI) packs for Windows XP SP2, Windows XP SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2. The MUI packs can be downloaded from here : Windows XP Windows XP Professional x64 Windows Server 2003 x86 Windows Server 2003 x64 As detailed in our previous blog post, the following [...]

Windows 7 pre RTM build 7127 leaked

Ankur Mittal — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:49:44 +0000

After Windows 7 RC public release this is the first build that has been leaked on the net.The full build string of this build is 6.1.7127.0.090507-1820,which shows that the build was compiled on 7 th May just after 2 days of the Windows 7 RC public release.Both the build X86 and X64 version have leaked [...]

Windows 7 December release confirmed

Ankur Mittal — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:46:20 +0000

Their has been quite a speculation about the release date of Windows 7.A recent post on the Microsoft Press Release site has confirmed that Windows 7 is going to hit the stores by December this year.Here is what the press release reads- “Microsoft is committed to ensuring that IT professionals and developers continue to have the [...]

Windows Sysinternals Updates: Autoruns v9.5, PsLoglist v2.7, PsExec v1.95

Ankur Mittal — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:10:02 +0000

Autoruns v9.5: This update to Autoruns, a powerful autostart manager, adds display of audio and video codecs, which are gaining popularity as an extension mechanism used by malware gains automatic execution. PsLoglist v2.7: This version of PsLoglist, a command-line event log display utility, now properly displays event log entries for default event log sources on [...]

Download Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta

Ankur Mittal — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:05:47 +0000

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta is now available for download.Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC’s system, programs and devices to check if it’s able to run Windows 7. After a few minutes, the report will let you know if your PC meets the system requirements, if there are any known compatibility issues with your [...]

Microsoft Agrees to Acquire BigPark Inc.

Ankur Mittal — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:04:30 +0000

Microsoft Corp. today announced its intent to acquire BigPark Inc., an interactive online gaming company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. BigPark was founded in 2007 by a group of industry veterans who led the creation and growth of two hugely successful software companies, Distinctive Software Inc. and Electronic Arts Canada. BigPark’s founding team is composed of [...]