guidance

  1. Links to Official Microsoft Security Resources

    Security resources (archived versions also available) Microsoft Security Slate (weekly) Partner Publications Microsoft CSS Security Partner Newsletter (monthly prior to July 2011) Microsoft CSS Security Day 8 Partner Newsletter (monthly) Microsoft CSS Security EOM Partner Newsletter Customer...
  2. Windows 7 Serious Problem with my sisters laptop

    All she gets when the machine is turned on is a black screen (with cursor) no boot sounds or any indication that windows 7 (x64) has loaded. Everything was fine the previous day, no new software, drivers etc installed recently & a full system scan was also done the day prior without any issues...
  3. Advanced Notification Service for May 2012 Security Bulletin Release

    Hello, Today we’re releasing our advance notification for the May security bulletin release, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8. This month’s release includes 7 bulletins addressing 23 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, Silverlight, and .NET Framework. All 7 bulletins...
  4. Windows Error message "Bootmgr is missing Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart"

    Describes how to troubleshoot the error message "Bootmgr is missing Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart" that may occur when you try to start Windows. More...
  5. Advance Notification Service for April 2012 security bulletin release

    Hello, Today we’re releasing our advance notification for the April security bulletin release, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10. This month’s release includes 6 bulletins addressing 11 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Forefront UAG...
  6. Microsoft resources and guidance for removal of malware and viruses

    Describes and provides links to several Microsoft security resource centers and tools that can help you protect your system from malware and from viruses. More...
  7. 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...
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    Windows 7 USB not recognized

    Whenever I use one of my USB ports, afterwards I get an error that lasts all the time that says USB device not recognized. I have gotten rid of it before with the help of techs, but then when I go back and use it again, that error pops up. The usb ports work, I use it to download pictures and...
  9. Windows 7 Windows 7 Restore, using Acronis?

    Hi Guys I need help, this is my first time using Acronis and I don't want to blow it. I'm ready to do a restore to solve my corrupted type and a few related problems. I'm booting from the Acronis Recovery CD. Once I'm in Acronis I have a few questions. I select Recover My Disks. In Archive...
  10. Deployment guidance for security update 2638420, as described in MS11-100

    Describes the deployment guidance for security update 2638420 described in security bulletin MS11-100. More...
  11. Microsoft releases Security Advisory 2639658

    Hi everyone, Today we released Security Advisory 2639568 to provide customer guidance for the Windows kernel issue related to the Duqu malware. I would like to provide you information on how to protect your system(s), how we are addressing the issue, and insight into our threat landscape...
  12. Demonstration of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit With Q&A

    This Advisory Services scenario is designed to assist you with the deployment and configuration of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit via a demonstration with time allocated for Questions and Answers. Link Removed
  13. Windows 7 Deployment Activation Guidance

    This Advisory Services scenario is designed to assist the customer with the deployment of an Operating System (Windows 7) and addressing Activation questions. This support offering is primarily focused on KMS/MAK activation options. Link Removed
  14. Microsoft releases Security Advisory 2588513

    Hello. Today we released Security Advisory 2588513, addressing an information-disclosure issue in SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) 3.0 and TLS (Transport Layer Security) 1.0 to provide guidance for customers. This is an industry-wide issue with limited impact that affects the Internet ecosystem as a...
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    Windows 7 How To Install Windows Vista Allongside Windows 7 ?

    Hey Guys , i Just Wanted To Know If Any Of You Know Step By Step How To Dual Boot Windows Vista With Windows 7 Already Installed , i Tried To Do This One Time , But Ended With No Boot Manager Due To Not Understanding Well The Steps . Please , Any Help Will Be Appreciated , Thanks In Advance ...
  16. Advance Notification Service for the August 2011 Bulletin Release

    Hello all. Before we look at next week’s bulletin release, we’d like to recommend – for those of you who missed it in the run-up to this year’s Black Hat conference – the Link Removed due to 404 Error. Every year around this time, we look back at the progress our...
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    Windows 7 A Number Of Problems

    HELLO.Im green as ....and i got a few problems:my new google chrome is not so fast as it use to be.my cpu is going crazy when i use media players wmp or winamp it dosent matter,i think my laptop is using too much power in general. so when i want to hear music(the laptop is my only music source)i...
  18. Detection and deployment guidance for Microsoft security updates

    Provides detection and deployment guidance for Microsoft Security Updates. More...
  19. Rustock updates and Advance Notification Service for the July 2011 Security Bulletin Release

    Hello all -- This week we released a Link Removedthat showcases some of the data we amassed in the wake of the big Rustock botnet takedown in the spring of 2010. The new SIR also delves into the diplomacy, secrecy and intellectual property law that all played important roles in the successful...
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    Welcome to our Windows 8 Community

    Windows 8 Forums will have a lot to offer. And such offerings start with new members such as you. As a one stop shop for operating system related guidance discussion, Windows 8 Forums will carry on the tradition of our sister site Windows7Forums.com. With so much information becoming available...