Tag Archives: Microsoft
Microsoft Windows 7 to include “XP Mode”
Microsoft is getting closer to releasing the successor to Vista, currently named Windows 7. One of the interesting things about Windows 7 is that it will include “XP Mode” for backwards compatability. According to this article XP Mode is: a … Continue reading
Windows XP and Office 2003 reach end of Microsoft lifecycle
Microsoft has confirmed that they will be ending mainstream support for Windows XP and Office 2003 on April 14. The end of mainstream support means that Microsoft will no longer provide bug fixes or service packs for these products. Microsoft … Continue reading
Microsoft releases critical IE security patch
On December 17, 2008 Microsoft released a patch for a recently disclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer. The patches fixes a problem where a specially crafted website could result in a hacker gaining remote control of your comptuer. Due to the … Continue reading
Microsoft releases critical security patch
It’s been a while since Microsoft has published a critical security patch outside of their monthly schedule. On October 23rd, 2008 a bulletin was released announcing a patch is breaking the cycle. Microsoft rates today’s fix a level 3 critical … Continue reading
Windows XP downgrade deadline extended to July 31, 2009
Microsoft originally planned to stop distributing Windows XP media to large OEMs (OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, such as Dell/HP) on Jan. 31, 2009, but this week Microsoft said it would move the deadline to July 31 of next year. … Continue reading