Windows Archive

Microsoft gives developers a glimpse of Avalon

Eugenia Loli 2004-11-19 Windows 58 Comments

Although the next version of Windows is still about two years from release, Microsoft on Friday offered developers an early look at the new graphics engine that will accompany it.

Gates: Passwords passe; Announces new Windows update tool

Eugenia Loli 2004-11-16 Windows 43 Comments

Passwords will soon be a thing of the past, replaced by biometric and smart-card technology, Bill Gates reiterated on Tuesday. He also detailed his company's plan for computer management software and announced a long-awaited Windows update tool.

Live broadcasts to introduce Windows XP Embedded SP2

Eugenia Loli 2004-11-12 Windows No Comments

In anticipation of the upcoming release of Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2, Microsoft's Mobile and Embedded Devices Group has announced a series of "Live Meeting" online broadcasts, which will be held each day from December 6 through 10 for North American developers. The broadcasts will help developers learn how they can take advantage of the capabilities of the new release in order to build more secure, manageable, and innovative embedded devices, Microsoft says.

Windows Server ‘R2’ Details Begin to Leak

Eugenia Loli 2004-11-11 Windows 7 Comments

'R2' still has yet to go to beta, but Microsoft is well on its way to finalizing the product due to ship in the latter half of 2005, according to sources.

Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2 Evaluation Edition

Eugenia Loli 2004-11-09 Windows 14 Comments

The Evaluation Edition software enables you to build Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2-based operating systems for 120 days from the day of installation.

Longhorn Screenshots Roundup

Submitted by Francisco 2004-11-03 Windows 34 Comments

NeoWin posted a roundup of the available Longhorn shots.

Organizing Shares with Windows Server 2003 DFS

Eugenia Loli 2004-11-02 Windows 7 Comments

Want to reduce administration time and user frustration? Streamline your network file sharing with DFS. Jesse Smith tells you how to set up a DFS root, and you'll learn some good practices for managing one or more DFS roots on your network.

Preview of Windows XP Media Center Edition

Submitted by Platypus 2004-11-01 Windows 8 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft unveiled the latest version of its Media Center OS, which turns a PC into a Tivo-like device and digital jukebox. While the last version only came pre-installed on rather expensive hardware, there are already vendors lined up with some less expensive (and pretty cool) hardware this time around. Read more in this Mercury News article.

Concerns over Windows cashpoints

Eugenia Loli 2004-10-30 Windows 70 Comments

Viruses could stop you getting cash from an ATM Cash machine networks could soon be more susceptible to computer viruses, a security firm has warned. The warning is being issued because many banks are starting to use the Windows operating system in machines.

Windows XP Release 2 Coming

Submitted by on 2004-10-25 Windows 19 Comments

If you thought that Service Pack 2 for Windows XP was the last of the big updates, think again. Speaking yesterday at the Gartner Symposium in Orlando, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that a number of important security initiatives were underway for Windows, some of which would be part of a pre-Longhorn "Release 2" for Windows XP.

More Windows Mobile 2005 Details Emerge

Submitted by Tudy 2004-10-24 Windows 5 Comments

Although Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition brought some important improvements to the Pocket PC platform, Microsoft has not yet made the myriad of other changes to the operating system people have been hoping for.However, it is beginning to seem that the next version of this operating system, code-named Magneto, will bring some significant improvements.

Ballmer flags security for a pre-Longhorn Windows ‘Release 2’

Eugenia Loli 2004-10-24 Windows 17 Comments

Speaking at the Gartner Symposium and ITxpo 2004 in Orlando, Florida, yesterday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer outlined new security initiatives, some of which would make it into a pre-Longhorn 'Release 2' for Windows, next year.

Microsoft math: dual core licensed as one chip

Eugenia Loli 2004-10-19 Windows 23 Comments

Microsoft will continue to charge its customers for a single processor license once a new crop of hardware servers with the equivalent of two microprocessors on each chip hit the market next year. Intel's first dual-core Xeon processor is scheduled to arrive in the first quarter of 2006, a company exec said Monday, meaning that a competing chip from rival AMD will likely arrive several months earlier.

MS Trims Next Windows Server Release; SP1 Build 1247 Available

Submitted by Tudy 2004-10-18 Windows 8 Comments

Microsoft wants to deliver its Windows Server 2003 update, known as "R2," in 2005. To make sure it will be able do so, the company is prioritizing its feature list and moving some R2 features into later releases. Elsewhere, Windows Server 2003 SP1 Build 1247 is now available for testers.

Updates for Windows XP Media Center and XP Tablet PC

Eugenia Loli 2004-10-15 Windows 3 Comments

Here's Update 1 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Recognizer Pack.

Microsoft opens Windows to the home

Eugenia Loli 2004-10-12 Windows 3 Comments

Bill Gates unveils plans to make Media Center software the centerpiece of the digital home. Brand-name PC makers debut a host of new PCs that feature Microsoft's Media Center 2005 software.

Win32 Threading: How To Thread the Needle Without Getting Stuck

Eugenia Loli 2004-10-11 Windows 8 Comments

Rick Ruhl shows how easy it is to create and use threads with C++.

Microsoft Notebook: Gates preps to pitch ‘XP Reloaded’?

Eugenia Loli 2004-10-11 Windows 9 Comments

Nearly three years have passed since Microsoft Corp. released the last full version of Windows, the Redmond company's most important and profitable product. But when Bill Gates takes the stage tomorrow morning at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, he won't be launching a new generation of the flagship operating system. He'll be looking to stir up some new interest in the existing one.

WindowSizer now supports virtual workspaces

Submitted by David Ross 2004-10-11 Windows 13 Comments

WindowSizer, the tiling window manager for Microsoft Windows, now allows you to create multiple tiled layouts and switch among them. Think of it as "Alt-Tabbing" through groups of windows at a time. The just released 1.4 version also has a command to quickly tile the last two, three, or four windows you were working with. Use WindowSizer through its right-click menu or keyboard shortcuts.

A Simple Guide to Slipstreaming Windows XP Service Pack 2

Guest post by Richard Shortland 2004-10-07 Windows 26 Comments

Slipstreaming a Service Pack, is the process to integrate the Service Pack into the installation so that with every new installation the Operating System and Service Pack are installed at the same time.