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    Users report more trouble with Windows XP SP3 20/05/2008 07:54:37

    Windows XP SP3 continues to cause problems with users, with the latest affecting the remote desktop access feature of Windows Home Server
    The latest service pack for Windows XP continues to cause problems for users. According to an online user forum, the latest glitch in Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) causes problems with the remote desktop access feature of Windows Home Server.
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    Microsoft pulls Windows Home Server backup feature 19/05/2008 09:02:41

    The Power Pack 1 upgrade will let users back up Shared Folders, not entire backup database
    Microsoft Friday confirmed that it has yanked parts of a backup feature from a major upgrade to its Windows Home Server software scheduled for release later this year.
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    Microsoft raising prices for beefed-up Windows Server 14/05/2008 09:01:53

    But Microsoft says most customers will save money
    Microsoft this week announced the immediate availability of pre-release versions of its upcoming Windows Essential Server Solutions for small to midsize companies, as well as pricing for the software bundles.
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    Microsoft to patch four bugs on Tuesday 09/05/2008 08:14:09

    Three "critical," fixes in Windows, Word, Publisher and all of the company's anti-malware applications
    Microsoft said it plans to post four security updates next week, three of them "critical," to patch Windows, Word, Publisher and all of the company's anti-malware applications.
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    INTEROP - Microsoft: Hyper-V on fast track for mid year release 30/04/2008 08:34:52

    Virtual Machine Manager 2008 will follow on its heels.
    Microsoft Tuesday confirmed that its Hyper-V server virtualization technology is likely to ship up to a couple months ahead of the previously projected date.
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    Is Vista to blame for Windows revenue drop? 28/04/2008 07:28:00

    Windows revenues down nearly 24 percent from last year
    Microsoft said that Windows revenues during the first three months of 2008 were down nearly 24 percent from the same period last year.
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    Microsoft rings alarm on Windows rights bug 21/04/2008 07:59:46

    Attackers could exploit vulnerability through custom Web applications running in Microsoft's Web server
    Microsoft last week issued a security alert to warn users of a bug in most versions of Windows, but didn't promise to fix the flaw or -- if it does patch the problem -- say when a fix would be released.
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    Windows is 'collapsing,' Gartner analysts warn 11/04/2008 07:20:42

    The researchers damn Windows in current form, urge radical changes
    Calling the situation "untenable" and describing Windows as "collapsing," a pair of Gartner analysts this week said Microsoft must make radical changes to the operating system or risk becoming a has-been.
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    Attacks begin against critical Patch Tuesday bug 11/04/2008 07:48:27

    Only version of Windows not at risk is the unfinished Windows XP SP3
    Hackers are trying to exploit a critical Windows vulnerability just patched on Tuesday, security researchers said this afternoon -- and the only version of Windows not at risk is the unfinished Windows XP SP3.
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    Microsoft to patch Vista SP1, Server 2008 next week 04/04/2008 07:38:53

    Updates keep software secure
    Microsoft said it will issue eight security updates next week, five tagged as "critical" to patch Windows, Office and Internet Explorer.
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    Microsoft releases feature-complete Hyper-V beta 20/03/2008 08:25:18

    Virtualization technology "in the home stretch," vendor says
    Microsoft Wednesday released a feature-complete beta of its Hyper-V virtualization technology, which is an add-on to Windows Server 2008.
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