Windows 8.1 General announcements
-
Link
See the Windows Team Blog and the Windows for your Business Blog.
- Link
-
Link
Windows 8 is now avaialable to MDSN and TechNet subscribers. We are in the process of moving all the threads in the Windows 8 forums to a new "Pre-release" forum. This process is expected to happen today (8/15/2012) around 3pm Pacific time, so please bear with us as these are moved.
Are you looking for Windows 8 Pro? See this forum post.
Windows 7 Installation, Setup, and Deployment announcements
-
Link
October 31, 2014, is the end of license (EOL) date for Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7
Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic. After this date, system builders will
no longer be able to order these products from authorized distributors. Windows
7 Professional will continue to be available from authorized distributors until
its EOL date is announced.
Learn about EOL and the Windows lifecycle. -
Link
The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit makes it easy to assess your current IT infrastructure for a variety of technology migration projects. This Solution Accelerator provides a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool to simplify the migration planning process.
-
Link
MDT 2012 is now available at http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&=tm&id=25175
Windows 7 Hardware Compatibility announcements
-
Link
Find Windows 7 compatibility status for thousands of hardware devices and direct links to drivers.
-
Link
Determine if your hardware is compatibile with Windows 7 - - Details about the MAP toolkit can be found on this post.
Windows 7 Application Compatibility announcements
-
Link
Are you making plans to deploy Windows 7 in your enterprise in the next 6 – 18 months? Are your plans being delayed or complicated by applications that will not work on Windows 7? Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) can be used to address the “compatibility gaps” of your enterprise and accelerate the move to Windows 7.
Get an overview of the MED-V solution at www.microsoft.com/medv. To learn about the MED-V v.2 release and participate in TAP or Beta programs email medvtap@microsoft.com.
-
Link
Investigate the current compatibility status of third party applications using the downloadable Windows 7 Application Compatibility list for IT Pros in XLXS format.
-
Link
Find Windows 7 compatibility status for thousands of applications and direct links to updates.
-
Link
Determine if your applications are compatibile with Windows 7 - Details about the MAP toolkit can be found on this post.
-
Link
Inventory, assess, and prepare your applications for Windows 7! ACT 5.5 allows you to assess Windows 7 and IE8 compatibility, control information sent to the Compatibility Exchange, and label data collection packages by role. Want the inside scoop? Check out this Springboard Series blog interview with Jeremy Chapman, Windows Senior Product Manager.
You can download ACT 5.5 here.
Windows 7 Security announcements
Windows 7 User Interface announcements
Windows Virtual PC and XP Mode announcements
-
Link
Are you making plans to deploy Windows 7 in your enterprise in the next 6 – 18 months? Are your plans being delayed or complicated by applications that will not work on Windows 7? Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) can be used to address the “compatibility gaps” of your enterprise and accelerate the move to Windows 7.
Get an overview of the MED-V solution at www.microsoft.com/medv. To learn about the MED-V v.2 release and participate in TAP or Beta programs email medvtap@microsoft.com.
-
Link
Details can be found on the Windows Team Blog.
Windows Vista Announcements announcements
- Link
-
Link
Test drive the most advanced Microsoft operating system, instantly!
Windows 7 Test Drive for IT Professionals
-
Link
More information can be found on the Windows Enterprise Product Support Page or the Support Lifecycle Blog.
Windows Vista Service Packs/Windows Server 2008 Service Packs announcements
-
Link
Today we are proud to announce the Release to Manufacturing of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Service Pack 2 (SP2) represents the latest step in Microsoft’s commitment to continuous improvement. It includes all of the updates that have been delivered since SP1, as well as support for new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards. And since it comes with a single installer for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, SP2 will be easy for IT Pros to manage, deploy, and support. For an overview of the changes introduced in SP2, check out the notable changes document.
Business customers with Windows Vista will find that the transition to Windows 7 will be significantly more straightforward due to the high degree of compatibility between Windows Vista and Windows 7. If your Windows Vista SP1 deployment is already underway we recommend you continue with SP1 as planned. Then you can deploy SP2 using your systems management infrastructure. If you are in the early stages of deployment or still planning Windows Vista deployment our best advice is that you plan on testing and deploying Windows Vista SP2.
More information can be found on the Windows Team Blog.
Windows Vista Application Compatibility Toolkit announcements
-
Link
Inventory, assess, and prepare your applications for Windows 7!
ACT 5.5 allows you to assess Windows 7 and IE8 compatibility, control information sent to the Compatibility Exchange, and label data collection packages by role. Want the inside scoop? Check out this Springboard Series blog interview with Jeremy Chapman, Windows Senior Product Manager.
You can download ACT 5.5 here.
Windows Vista Desktop UI announcements
Windows Vista Security announcements
-
0 VotesHDMI, 5.1 channel all the time -- How?
Regarding Extended Desktop. My audio switches TV off: Audio output is internal (laptop), 2.0 channel TV on: Audio ...Unanswered | 5 Replies | 121 Views | Created by markfilipak- - Tuesday, November 5, 2019 2:40 PM | Last reply by markfilipak- - 16 minutes ago
-
0 Votes
Updated 8.1 and cannot login anymore.
I have a family member who lives out of state and always seems to have computer issues. She claims to have only "updated" Windows, but now when attempting to ...Unanswered | 2 Replies | 46 Views | Created by MonilGomes - Monday, November 11, 2019 8:35 AM | Last reply by Farena - 23 minutes ago -
0 Votes
5038 & 5061 Audit failure
Hi, Am receiving frequent security audit failures under the category 5038& 5061 in my windows 10 PC.The version iam using is 1903.Can anybody tell me the reason behind the ...Unanswered | 3 Replies | 154 Views | Created by Spellboundvfx - Friday, November 1, 2019 6:53 AM | Last reply by Farena - 29 minutes ago -
0 Votes
Why returning to sleep mode on two computers with the same settings works differently?
I have two computers with the same software - Windows 10 Pro (version 1903, OS build 18362.418) and the same settings in the Settings / Power and Sleep menu - 10 and 30 minutes. The program ...Unanswered | 3 Replies | 33 Views | Created by levgorin1 - Tuesday, November 12, 2019 11:53 PM | Last reply by Teemo Tang - 54 minutes ago -
0 Votes
Removable Storage Drive Appearing With Strange Icon (Software Device Icon)
I don't know if its a malware, but have used malware tools, antivirus tools to no avail. The icon seems to be okay while I booting in Safe Mode. I have also tried sfc /scannow, tried editing the ...Unanswered | 4 Replies | 30 Views | Created by Peter GM - Tuesday, November 12, 2019 7:34 PM | Last reply by Farena - 1 hour 21 minutes ago -
0 Votes
Remote Desktop question
Does the computer that you are remoting in from have to have Windows 10 professional installed on it. It is my understanding that you must have Windows 10 professional ...Unanswered | 5 Replies | 128 Views | Created by Grmamom - Friday, November 8, 2019 10:07 PM | Last reply by Andy YOU - 1 hour 26 minutes ago -
21 Votes
Hyper-V Manager unable to connect to server "Local computer"
I have a brand new beefy Dell system running Windows 10 v1809 (OS Build 17763.253) (Enterprise). I'm trying to get Hyper-V set up, but I get this error in Hyper-V Manager when I click on ...Answered | 11 Replies | 14289 Views | Created by Tim Trout - Friday, January 25, 2019 7:29 PM | Last reply by MaheshSonar - 1 hour 32 minutes ago -
17 Votes
split large size PST files
Hello, I have some very large sized Outlook PST files which are difficult to store and handle. Is there any way so that I can divide these large sized files and still can use ...Answered | 26 Replies | 1812 Views | Created by ethanjakson - Tuesday, March 26, 2019 10:04 AM | Last reply by jonesgelbero - 1 hour 41 minutes ago -
0 Votes
Update for Maliciious Software Removal tool failed
Repeated tries have failed and no solution, including checking of Win Update for Win 7, has found a way around the problem. Error titled Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - November ...Unanswered | 2 Replies | 28 Views | Created by OldGuyTim - 10 hours 22 minutes ago | Last reply by Farena - 1 hour 45 minutes ago -
0 Votes
"all restricted application packages" - is this a microsoft program?
all restricted application packages, is this just another program foisted on YOUR customers without ANY TYPE OF permission? All I can say is Stop it, I do not want it, I did not ask ...Proposed | 5 Replies | 3687 Views | Created by bugrit - Saturday, September 1, 2018 7:44 AM | Last reply by MCSEBILL - 2 hours 3 minutes ago -
0 Votes
Transparence profile picture
I had a transparent profile picture before I changed it, it is the same as here: ...Unanswered | 2 Replies | 46 Views | Created by Anonym__ - Tuesday, November 12, 2019 4:47 PM | Last reply by Anonym__ - 2 hours 27 minutes ago -
0 Votes
Windows 10 Diagnostics don't work
Our Windows 10 diagnostic utilities never come back with issues even when deliberately disabling components before running. I have a theory that this may be ...Unanswered | 3 Replies | 30 Views | Created by Paul Klerkx - 7 hours 4 minutes ago | Last reply by Paul Klerkx - 2 hours 51 minutes ago -
0 Votes
Win 10 Pro going to sleep in spite of settings
Just purchased a new Dell Inspiron with Win 10 Home, upgraded to Pro. I have modified one power setting - 'put computer to sleep - when plugged in - never'. And yet after some time we find ...Unanswered | 1 Replies | 17 Views | Created by edstevensdba - 4 hours 27 minutes ago | Last reply by Ashidacchi - 3 hours 43 minutes ago -
1 Votes
Windows 10 1803, Roaming Profiles & Start menu
Does anybody have any reliable preventative workarounds to share for the issue with the Windows 10 Start menu failing to work with Roaming profiles? It appears there was a lot of noise around the ...Unanswered | 1 Replies | 33 Views | Created by MJA88 - 21 hours 18 minutes ago | Last reply by Farena - 4 hours 12 minutes ago -
0 Votes
WMDC Download on Microsoft Website give 404 error.
The download links on the Microsoft page to download the Windows Mobile Device Center are giving 404 ... -
11 Votes
Latest Windows 7 "Malicious Software Removal Tool" installation failure
I seem to be unable to install the November version of the Win 7 Malicious Software Removal Tool via Windows Update. I keep getting "unknown error 800B0109", even after ...Proposed | 19 Replies | 2881 Views | Created by ronks - Tuesday, November 12, 2019 11:11 PM | Last reply by Tuckwell - 4 hours 46 minutes ago -
0 Votes
User Account Control - different depending on the user?
Is User Account Control a setting that is made on a user-by-user basis? Or is it set at the machine level? The other day i swore i set it to the second to highest setting as one user, and ...Unanswered | 2 Replies | 21 Views | Created by jrauman - 18 hours 10 minutes ago | Last reply by Farena - 5 hours 0 minutes ago -
0 Votes
windows 7 and 10 dual boot
we are currently using win 7 .... we are planning to install win 10 on separate partition .. and make the system as "dual boot" is it possible ? if it ...Unanswered | 1 Replies | 26 Views | Created by ihaa - 11 hours 51 minutes ago | Last reply by S.Sengupta - 5 hours 9 minutes ago -
0 Votes
Windows 10 will not start and keeps saying please wait
System was fine then today on statup it says please wait and stays on forever. I tried shutting it down just after startup 3 times to get to safe mode and still could not get past please wait. ...Unanswered | 1 Replies | 26 Views | Created by mark 64 - 9 hours 38 minutes ago | Last reply by S.Sengupta - 5 hours 27 minutes ago -
2 Votes
Windows 10 stuck "preparing automatic repair" and unable to get into bios boot menu
Hi, I'm stuck in the "preparing automatic repair" loop after a recent update to Windows 10. This didn't occur immediately after the update but a couple of re-starts later. ...Unanswered | 2 Replies | 50 Views | Created by Martin Belcher - Tuesday, November 12, 2019 9:19 PM | Last reply by Carl Fan - 5 hours 30 minutes ago - Items 1 to 20 of 240018 Next ›
Windows 8.1 General announcements
-
Link
See the Windows Team Blog and the Windows for your Business Blog.
- Link
-
Link
Windows 8 is now avaialable to MDSN and TechNet subscribers. We are in the process of moving all the threads in the Windows 8 forums to a new "Pre-release" forum. This process is expected to happen today (8/15/2012) around 3pm Pacific time, so please bear with us as these are moved.
Are you looking for Windows 8 Pro? See this forum post.
Windows 7 Installation, Setup, and Deployment announcements
-
Link
October 31, 2014, is the end of license (EOL) date for Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7
Home Premium, and Windows 7 Home Basic. After this date, system builders will
no longer be able to order these products from authorized distributors. Windows
7 Professional will continue to be available from authorized distributors until
its EOL date is announced.
Learn about EOL and the Windows lifecycle. -
Link
The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit makes it easy to assess your current IT infrastructure for a variety of technology migration projects. This Solution Accelerator provides a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool to simplify the migration planning process.
-
Link
MDT 2012 is now available at http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&=tm&id=25175
Windows 7 Hardware Compatibility announcements
-
Link
Find Windows 7 compatibility status for thousands of hardware devices and direct links to drivers.
-
Link
Determine if your hardware is compatibile with Windows 7 - - Details about the MAP toolkit can be found on this post.
Windows 7 Application Compatibility announcements
-
Link
Are you making plans to deploy Windows 7 in your enterprise in the next 6 – 18 months? Are your plans being delayed or complicated by applications that will not work on Windows 7? Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) can be used to address the “compatibility gaps” of your enterprise and accelerate the move to Windows 7.
Get an overview of the MED-V solution at www.microsoft.com/medv. To learn about the MED-V v.2 release and participate in TAP or Beta programs email medvtap@microsoft.com.
-
Link
Investigate the current compatibility status of third party applications using the downloadable Windows 7 Application Compatibility list for IT Pros in XLXS format.
-
Link
Find Windows 7 compatibility status for thousands of applications and direct links to updates.
-
Link
Determine if your applications are compatibile with Windows 7 - Details about the MAP toolkit can be found on this post.
-
Link
Inventory, assess, and prepare your applications for Windows 7! ACT 5.5 allows you to assess Windows 7 and IE8 compatibility, control information sent to the Compatibility Exchange, and label data collection packages by role. Want the inside scoop? Check out this Springboard Series blog interview with Jeremy Chapman, Windows Senior Product Manager.
You can download ACT 5.5 here.
Windows 7 Security announcements
Windows 7 User Interface announcements
Windows Virtual PC and XP Mode announcements
-
Link
Are you making plans to deploy Windows 7 in your enterprise in the next 6 – 18 months? Are your plans being delayed or complicated by applications that will not work on Windows 7? Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) can be used to address the “compatibility gaps” of your enterprise and accelerate the move to Windows 7.
Get an overview of the MED-V solution at www.microsoft.com/medv. To learn about the MED-V v.2 release and participate in TAP or Beta programs email medvtap@microsoft.com.
-
Link
Details can be found on the Windows Team Blog.
Windows Vista Announcements announcements
- Link
-
Link
Test drive the most advanced Microsoft operating system, instantly!
Windows 7 Test Drive for IT Professionals
-
Link
More information can be found on the Windows Enterprise Product Support Page or the Support Lifecycle Blog.
Windows Vista Service Packs/Windows Server 2008 Service Packs announcements
-
Link
Today we are proud to announce the Release to Manufacturing of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Service Pack 2 (SP2) represents the latest step in Microsoft’s commitment to continuous improvement. It includes all of the updates that have been delivered since SP1, as well as support for new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards. And since it comes with a single installer for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, SP2 will be easy for IT Pros to manage, deploy, and support. For an overview of the changes introduced in SP2, check out the notable changes document.
Business customers with Windows Vista will find that the transition to Windows 7 will be significantly more straightforward due to the high degree of compatibility between Windows Vista and Windows 7. If your Windows Vista SP1 deployment is already underway we recommend you continue with SP1 as planned. Then you can deploy SP2 using your systems management infrastructure. If you are in the early stages of deployment or still planning Windows Vista deployment our best advice is that you plan on testing and deploying Windows Vista SP2.
More information can be found on the Windows Team Blog.
Windows Vista Application Compatibility Toolkit announcements
-
Link
Inventory, assess, and prepare your applications for Windows 7!
ACT 5.5 allows you to assess Windows 7 and IE8 compatibility, control information sent to the Compatibility Exchange, and label data collection packages by role. Want the inside scoop? Check out this Springboard Series blog interview with Jeremy Chapman, Windows Senior Product Manager.
You can download ACT 5.5 here.
