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Rumours are that Microsoft have plans to do away with full retail copies of it's next os. Now like with all other windows rumours I wouldn't hold your breath but still..... Reference: Microsoft may scrap full retail edition of Windows 8, offer OEM and upgrade only | The Verge

As a part of the Industry Consortium for Advancement of Security on the Internet (ICASI), Microsoft is pleased to present an initial set of monthly security updates – originally released on May 8 – in the consortium’s newly established Common Vulnerability Reporting Framework...

In a fast paced world, three years after Windows 7, Microsoft’s upcoming successor OS, Windows 8 remains a hard sell. Does that mean it is not worthy of the buzz and hype? Browse a tech magazine lately? Check out a news site about technology? Chances are, you will read something about Windows...

XP mode in virtual pc not able to install :- I have installed virtual pc on my system nd restarted it ... after that i started installing xp mode but as it is about to finish it shows an error message "unable to install xp mode try again later".... i tried it about 20 times but the problem...

Before we get into this month’s release, we wanted to alert you to updates to a document that’s been central to much of how Microsoft thinks about security. Ten years ago, Microsoft penned the “Ten Immutable Laws of Security,” which debuted on TechNet. It was written...

The NSA advised home users to switch from Windows XP to Vista, and one of my PCWorld peers freaks out at the suggestion that Windows Vista is more secure. More...

The NSA advised home users to switch from Windows XP to Vista, and one of my PCWorld peers freaks out at the suggestion that Windows Vista is more secure. Link Removed

Microsoft put the finishing touches on Service Pack 1 to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. It will be available to home users starting February 22, through the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update. [ The Windows Blog via @Windows ] More...

All most all of the programs that I try to downloaw using Windows 7 and IE8 32/64 bit fail at 99% with the following error message; Unable to download file-name-here.......com from source-name-here-------.com The operation timed out The normal automatic window updates work OK with one...

Win7-64 HP OEM on a new desktop at my home and used -only- by myself ... Win7 and I are new to each other. I've heard that it is a good idea to run a user account in my circumstance and avoid using the Admin account for the most part. That's what I've trying to do, and it is a sizable...

I'm sure you have heard about this problem a dozen times and i hate to be a pain and ask this again, but i don't want to spend hours looking for the "same" thread. I have installed windows 7 on my dads, moms and two of my own PCs and of course; I didn't read thourgh the lisence agreement...

This is a handy free program to use in conjunction with MSE, any AV or IS software and Anti-Malwarebytes, etc. I use it on a regular basis. ;) Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) FREE PC Security for Home Users Used by millions of home users around the world. The Secunia PSI is a...

Windows7Forums.com takes a quick look at the Office 2010 suite and what its subtle advantages are in comparison to Office 2007. Now available in 1080P High Definition. One of the most common themes that can be seen from evaluating the final version of Microsoft Office 2010 is the less...

I am one of the few who Hates W7! Probably it is great for technie people but for little old lady's sitting at home using computer for fun, it is horrible. My home page is My.MSN which one can customize with the news modules, local weather, etc. I have to reset everything at least twice a day...

do i need SQL Server i am a home user what would i need it for and could you put in simple terms thanks;);)

Dell is offering a pretty cool opportunity for customers and the general public to help us redesign the support website for home users. Go to this Storm Session link if you have suggestions on what you would like to see. Link Removed - Invalid URL

Link Removed due to 404 Error Link Removed due to 404 Error Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc...

I can't vouch for this myself, as I've never used it. Partition Wizard Home Edition is a free partition manager designed by MT Solution Ltd. It supports 32/64 bit Windows Operating System including Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. Home users can perform complicated partition operations by...

( FIXED ) I have downladed windows 7 from digital river and the iso and made a disk and installed windows 7 everything wrked great untill it loaded the video drivers it found upon startup and then wanted to restart so I did and then there was nothing but a black screen. so I can get into...

Hey everyone, I want to say thanks to the people that gave me help in the other thread where I had serious installation problems of Windows 7. I tried the 32bit instead and burned the DVD at the lowest possible speed...and here I am! Sometimes it's too simple. Now I want to do a clean install...