february

  1. Windows 8 Microsoft releases new pricing for Windows 8 and Pro

    Microsoft has just released its new pricing for Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro upgrades which will take effect starting February. From February onwards, Windows 8 upgrade editions will be priced as follows: Windows 8 Pro upgrade edition will be available online and at retail for $199.99 MSRP...
  2. January 2013 Out-of-Band Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck

    Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. During the webcast, we fielded 17 questions focusing on Security Update MS13-088, and SecurityAdvisory 2794220 which was deprecated by this update release. All questions and answers are included in the transcript. We invite our customers to join...
  3. January 2013 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck

    Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. During the webcast, we fielded 12 questions focusing primarily on the Print Spooler (Link Removed) and .NET Framework (Link Removed) updates. All questions are included on the Q&A page. We invite our customers to join us for the next scheduled...
  4. MS12-008: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode drivers could allow remote code execution: February

    Resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a user visits a website containing specially crafted content or if a specially crafted application is run locally. More...
  5. MS12-009 - Important : Vulnerabilities in Ancillary Function Driver Could Allow Elevation of Privile

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (February 14, 2012): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves two privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to a...
  6. ANS for February 2012, and some notes on SDL

    Hello. Today we’re releasing our advance notification for the February security bulletin release, which is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14. This month’s release includes nine bulletins addressing 21 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, and...
  7. Windows 8 Beta date Rumor

    The latest rumor flying around today seems to indicate that February 26th will be the release date for the Windows 8 Beta. The fact that, that is on a Sunday is a little peculiar but does fit with most of the other earlier rumors regarding late Februrary as being the general release time frame...
  8. January 2012 Security Bulletin Webcast Q&A

    Hello, Today we published the Link Removed due to 404 Error. We fielded nine questions on various topics during the Link Removed, including bulletins released, deployment tools, and update detection tools. There were two questions during the webcast that we were unable to answer and we have...
  9. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 now available on Windows Update

    Microsoft launches first major patch roundup for Windows OS As promised, Microsoft today started offering Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) on Windows Update. Earlier this month, Microsoft set February 22 as the Windows Update launch date for the service pack. Link Removed - Invalid URL
  10. Microsoft starts pushing Windows 7 SP1 to all

    As promised, Microsoft on Tuesday started offering Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) on Windows Update. Earlier this month, Microsoft set Feb. 22 as the Windows Update launch date for the service pack. More...
  11. Windows 7 SP1 (and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1) now available for public download

    Microsoft told us to clear our pipes for a hefty download on the 22nd of February, and sure enough, the software giant is delivering. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 is now available for public consumption, with the company also confirming that 7601.17514.101119-1850 is the...
  12. Windows 7 SP1 Hitting February 22 (or Feb. 16)

    SP1 is almost here. More...
  13. Microsoft sets Feb. 22 as Windows 7 SP1 public launch

    Microsoft today said it will release Windows 7 SP1 to the general public on Feb. 22 via the Windows Update Service. Link Removed due to 404 Error
  14. Windows 7 service pack ships to manufacturers

    Microsoft has said that the Windows 7 Service Pack will reach equipment manufacturers first, to be followed by a consumer release later in February ( ZDNet UK - Desktop OS ) Link Removed - Invalid URL
  15. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 available for everyone on February 22nd

    Get ready for it because the final release to manufacturing (RTM) of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) have just been handed off to Microsoft's OEM partners. What that means for you is that starting February 22nd you can download Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1...
  16. Windows 7 service pack due at end of February

    First major patch release ready to ship Microsoft has announced that it had wrapped up work on Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), and would start delivering the major upgrade on 22 February through Windows Update. Link Removed - Invalid URL
  17. Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2011

    Revision Note: V1.1 (February 9, 2011): For MS11-013, corrected the Exploitability Index Assessment for CVE-2011-0091 to "3 – Functioning exploit code unlikely." This is an informational change only.Summary: This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for February 2011. Link Removed...
  18. Windows 7 SP1: February 16 on MSDN, February 22 for Web

    "Microsoft has informed close partners that SP1 has hit the Release to Manufacturing milestone. MSDN and TechNet customers will receive the bits on February 16, followed by a general web release on February 22. According to sources close to the matter, Microsoft sent out internal announcements...
  19. Get ready for Windows 7 SP1 - Hits Windows Update on February 22nd

    Microsoft has finished work on Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and will begin pushing the update to systems on February 22nd via Windows Update. More...
  20. Microsoft sets Feb. 22 as Windows 7 SP1 public launch

    Computerworld - Microsoft today announced that it had wrapped up work on Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), and would start delivering the major upgrade on Feb. 22 through Windows Update. Link Removed