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  1. Windows 8 app store plans uncovered in code

    Previously challenged rumors of a Windows 8 app store were proven to be real on Tuesday after a code check found numerous references. Like the Mac App Store it would be cloning, the shop would have ratings, reviews, and developer feedback, Windows8Italia found. Microsoft's emphasis on having a...
  2. Windows 7 Silverlight TV 70: Sockets Unplugged

    Ever wonder how to use sockets or what they're good for? In this video, Peter Smith of the Silverlight networking team joins John to discuss these topics and demonstrate how sockets work by using them to play an "I Spy"-like game that Peter created. The game results and scores are updated...
  3. Unlocking some cool Windows 8 M1 features

    It seems that the good folks over on MyDigitalLife have had more time to play with the leaked code for Windows 8 Milestone 1 (M1) than I have, managing to unlock some cool features by leveraging registry tweaks. Link Removed
  4. Windows 7 Windows Azure Platform Security Essentials: Module 6 – Windows Azure Role Security

    Graham Calladine, Security Architect with Microsoft Services, joins us to talk about an ITPro-focused overview of the securing Windows Azure roles, certificates, endpoints, storage accounts and operations. You’ll learn about: Specifics of securing various types of Windows Azure roles (Web...
  5. MS11-023 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2489293

    Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This security update resolves one publicly disclosed vulnerability and one privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Office. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Office file or if a user opens a...
  6. Trouble while updating Windows

    When I'm updating Windows with Windows update, a message appears. When I'm managing the problem with the help steps, everything appears to be fixed, but when I retry using Windows update, the same message is there. Why? I'm attaching the printed screen with the error code, for someone to analyze...
  7. Windows 7 Craig Symonds and Mohsen Agsen: C++ Renaissance

    When you think about all the code executing in the world at any given time, there's a good chance you're thinking about a lot of code written in C/C++ (aka native code). As Mohsen Agsen mentions so astutely in this impromptu and candid conversation, C++ can be thought of as the dark matter of...
  8. Microsoft Security Advisory (967940): Update for Windows Autorun - 2/8/2011

    Revision Note: V2.0 (February 8, 2011): Summary and update FAQ revised to notify users that the 971029 update to Autorun that restricts AutoPlay functionality to CD and DVD media will be offered via automatic updating. Advisory Summary:Microsoft is announcing the availability of updates to the...
  9. Microsoft Security Advisory (2490606): Vulnerability in Graphics Rendering Engine Could Allow Remote

    Revision Note: V1.1 (January 5, 2011): Added a link to the automated Microsoft Fix it solution for the Modify the Access Control List (ACL) on shimgvw.dll workaround. Advisory Summary:Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Rendering Engine. An...
  10. MS10-103 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Publisher Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2292

    Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This security update resolves five privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Publisher that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Publisher file. An attacker who successfully exploited any of these vulnerabilities could...
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    Windows 7 Bluescreen cause of Nvidia drivers, I think?

    I get a bluescreen saying something about restarting a graphics driver and then the computer restarts itself, didn't get a screenie yet! The driver I'm using is the latest for my graphics card, and did work fine until: My laptop's screen died I uninstalled the Nvidia drivers in safemode...
  12. Windows 7 Rx Update: Async support, IAsyncEnumerable and more with Jeff and Wes

    At Link Removed, you were introduced to Link Removed (new async and await language keywords), a new language feature in C# and VB.NET. At the same time, the Rx team shipped the Link Removed of their software, which adds the following capabilities to the library: Support for the new C# await...
  13. Windows 7 DC2010T0100 - Keynote - Rx: curing your asynchronous programming blues

    Speaker: Link Removed Aufzeichnung vom Link Removed 2010 in Wien, am 12. Oktober 2010 Organisiert von den Partnern TechTalk, Cubido und CSS. Microsoft Österreich unterstützte das Event als Hauptsponsor und hat auch selbst einige Sessions abgehalten. At Microsofts Professional Developers...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 activation - more than once

    Hi Gurus, A newbie question. I bought a full, new version of Win7 Ultimate, thinking to upgrade my VAIO from Vista Business. Install went fine but the graphics did not work properly at all. Check with Sony revealed that my PC (2007 Z Series) did not support Win7 (duh!). I uninstalled Win7...
  15. Windows 7 Cloud Cover Episode 26 - Dynamic Workers

    Join Ryan and Steve each week as they cover the Microsoft cloud. You can follow and interact with the show at Link Removed In this episode: Discover how to get the most out of your Worker Roles using dynamic code. Learn how to enable multiple admins on your Windows Azure account. Show...
  16. Windows 7 Welcome to the all new Channel 9

    Welcome to the all new Channel 9. This is the fifth major release of Channel 9 since our original launch back on April 6, 2004. With this major release we focussed on top requests from you in the forums along telemetry data to guide our design. We've made it easier to find content through...
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    Windows 7 How to add port at windows 7 firewall ?

    my task is write a code to add port (8098) at windows 7 firewall so the program can run when the firewall is turn on! can anyone give me some sample of code to refer? thanx.............:razz:
  18. Windows 7 Disable Adobe Auto Update Manager

    Did you know that the Adobe AAM Updater is scheduled to run every day at 02:00? AAM Updater plants itself in your Task Scheduler and your Startup to maintain this routine. Yet Adobe probably releases an update only every couple of months. If you try to delete those entries, the next time you...
  19. Microsoft Security Advisory (2286198): Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execut

    Revision Note: V1.1 (July 19, 2010): Clarified the vulnerability description and the "Is this a security vulnerability that requires Microsoft to issue a security update?" FAQ entry. Advisory Summary:Microsoft is investigating reports of limited, targeted attacks exploiting a vulnerability in...
  20. Windows 7 Windows 7 Evaluation copy to update

    Ok guys i had the evaluation copy of windows i bought a code... so now its telling me to install any copy of windows Ultmate but when i do it just goes back to the evaluation copy :eek: Help