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  1. Microsoft Unveils Gamepad-Optimized On-Screen Keyboard for Windows 11

    Microsoft has launched a beta version of an innovative on-screen keyboard specifically optimized for use with game controllers in Windows 11. This new feature addresses long-standing usability challenges faced by gamers when typing using device controllers. Announced on September 3, 2024, via...
  2. Windows 11 Windows 11 Dev Channel: You can not roll back to Windows 10 after 10 days

    Explanation: So, at least for now, once you join the Windows Insider Program and join the DEV Channel, you will NOT be able to revert back to perform a roll back after 10 days. That is how long Windows internally keeps a backup of the previous OS installation. So the Windows Dev Channel is a...
  3. Big milestone: Custom Xbox Series X hardware now powers Xbox Cloud Gaming, which expands to Windows 10 PCs and Apple devices

    As of June 28, Xbox Cloud Gaming is available to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with Windows 10 PCs and Apple phones and tablets, via browser, across 22 countries. If you’re a member or want to become one, go to Edge, Chrome or Safari on your PC or mobile device to start playing hundreds of...
  4. .NET Micro Framework SDK v4.3 (QFE2-RTM) (Think ".NETMF 4.3 RTM Release for VS 2013")

    Colin Miller announced that the .NET Micro Framework SDK v4.3 has RTW'd. This has been in beta for a while, highlighted here in Oct 2014, Visual Studio 2013, VS "14" .NET Micro Framework Support is here! but now is finally, officially RTM Link Removed The changes to NETMF 4.3 to make it work...
  5. Windows 8 Looking ahead to Windows 8: five big questions for Microsoft

    The beta release of Windows 8 is just a few weeks away. It should be nearly feature-complete, and expectations will be high. So what’s keeping managers in Redmond awake at night? Here are my top five questions. Source: Yahoo! News
  6. VIDEO How to Remove Windows 8 from a Windows 7 Dual Boot scenario

    Had all the fun you can stand? Want to get back to just plain old Windows 7 and remove all remnants of the Windows 8 Developers Preview? Want to wait until the next iteration or Beta Release which should be coming soon? This video will hopefully get you through the process. Good luck and Best...
  7. Another Windows 8 Pre-Beta Surfaces

    An early beta release of Windows 8 has been leaked onto the Internet Link Removed
  8. VIDEO A great tool (PSR) so W7 experts can help on this forum

    Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder or PSR by Britec YouTube - Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder or PSR by Britec How to use Problem Steps Recorder Tool in Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder is a new miracle tool in Windows 7 for especially help desk or support engineers as well as software...
  9. Windows 7 TWC9: Recap of VS 2010 SP1, IE9 RTW set for Mar 14, Hack your house & cockroaches

    This Week on Channel 9, Dan Fernandez is joined by Clint Rutkas to discuss the week's top developer news, including: [00:35] Somasegar: Link Removed including VS 2010 Service Pack 1, TFS-Project Server Integration Feature Pack, Load Test Feature Pack, and LightSwitch Beta 2 [01:01] Jason...
  10. Microsoft Windows 8 MileStones Schedule With September Beta Release?

    Microsoft Windows 8 seems to be moving along as various information leaked so far suggest a September beta release. The new OS will primarily target tablets with a more touch-aware interface and will support ARM processors. It may also focus on gaming and feature an adaptive 3D interface. The...
  11. Windows 7 Web Camps TV #7 - WebMatrix Beta 2 Launches Today!

    Join Link Removedas he talks to Scott Hunter and Link Removedfrom the ASP.NET team about the new features that are in the new releases of WebMatrix and ASP.NET Web Pages. WebMatrix provides everything you need to easily build, customize and deploy websites from scratch or by using open source...
  12. Windows 7 Inside Windows Phone #02: The Beta Release and the Roadmap to RTM

    Link RemovedPeter Torr, Program Manager for Windows Phone platform, and Darin Miller, Program Manager for the Windows Phone Tools, join Jaime Rodriguez to discuss the Windows Phone beta release and its glidepath to RTM. Relevant links: Link Removed Windows Phone Training Kit Windows Phone...
  13. What's New in Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

    This article is a great in-depth look at what's new in Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1). The release of SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 will coincide with the release of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Besides the expected roll-up of all previous released updates to Windows Server 2008...
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    Windows 7 Beta Release Problems

    With the final release approaching in a few days, I'm wondering if it's a good idea to remove the old unanswered questions about the beta versions? Some of those problems were probably fixed or it's just time to move on. When we sort for questions without replies / solutions most are several...
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    Windows 7 Dual Screen Support

    Hello folks, I discovered this forum via. Google and it looks like you guys could definitely help me out with the problem I'm having. I just wiped my Beta release from the partition I have for Windows 7, and installed Release Candidate 1 last night. Everything went fine and dandy until I got to...
  16. Windows 7 Windows 7 build 7106 -FULL in english

    every week you see a new Windows 7 beta build leak , if not more than one on the same week. Just a few a days ago we heard about the build 7077 and this time around it's 7106. The build is currently only available in Simplified Chinese, but the English x86 and x64 copies are expected to follow...
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    Windows 7 Local Access Only

    Just installed Windows 7 and I can't connect to the internet wirelessly or wired. I looked around a bit in the forums and saw that turning off Iv6 helped and turning off firewall would help. Neither of them did anything for me. Any suggestions or anyone else having the same problem? Thanks Ok...
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    Windows 7 would you like to reboot in safe mode or normally?

    Since installing Windows 7 Beta everytime i log off, switch user, shut down, startup, or restart I get the black screen asking me if id like to start windows normally, or in safe mode. I always hit enter to start normally and it does what i had requested. This screen also appears before my pc...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 final release question

    I’ve been using a pre beta version of Windows 7 for several weeks now and just installed the official beta release of Windows 7 yesterday. I’ve spent time installing programs, files, etc. from my XP system as well as doing some customizing of Windows 7. The operating system works...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Home Premium beta released to testers

    Windows 7 Home Premium beta released to testers A trusted source has indicated that Microsoft has released Windows 7 Home Premium beta to a select group of 1000 users to get a firsthand look at the next major release of Windows. The Home Premium beta comes listed with an assortment of...