Monthly Archives: April 2009

Microsoft Releases “Virtual PC Evaluation Guide” for Windows 7 (Includes Windows XP Mode)

Posted on April 30, 2009 by blakehandler

  Windows Virtual PC Evaluation Guide describes how to install Windows Virtual PC and set up a virtual environment, such as Windows XP mode or a custom virtual machine. It also shows you how to try out some of the key … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s CodePlex Releases “IPsecPing” IPsec Endpoint Testing & Debugging Tool for Windows 7

Posted on April 30, 2009 by blakehandler

  IPsecPing is a command-line IPsec endpoint testing and debugging tool. It uses the winsock secure socket extensions, and supports IPv4, IPv6, IKEv1, and AuthIP. –> Download "IPsecPing" Click Here for All Free Windows 7 Software & Resources

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Microsoft Releases Updated Touch Version of PowerPoint’s “pptPlex” Tool for Windows 7

Posted on April 29, 2009 by blakehandler

  pptPlex uses Plex technology to give you the power to zoom in and out of slide sections and move directly between slides that are not sequential in your PowerPoint presentation.  pptPlex has been updated for multi-touch enabled devices and … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Announces “Vine” Mobile Community Software

Posted on April 28, 2009 by blakehandler

  What is Microsoft Vine? The Microsoft Vine beta (Vine.Net) connects you to the people and places you care about most, when it matters. Stay in touch with family and friends, be informed when someone you care about needs help. … Continue reading →

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New Microsoft Website for IT Professionals: Who’s Talking About Windows?

Posted on April 27, 2009 by blakehandler

  Microsoft’s Windows 7 engineeering team has launched a new websitefor IT professional called: "Talking About Windows"  Join the conversation about the next-generation operating system and connect with the people behind the code, and your peers. Ask the important questions, and make … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s MSDev.com Releases Free Web Seminars: “A Developer’s First Look at Windows 7”

Posted on April 26, 2009 by blakehandler

  A Developer’s First Look at Windows 7:  This 10 part series introduces Windows 7 with an emphasis on those new features that will be of most interest and use to developers. It consists of: two introductory sessions, one focusing … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Press Releases Free Sample Chapters of Upcoming Windows 7 Books

Posted on April 26, 2009 by blakehandler

  Microsoft Press has released free preview chapters from soon-to-be-published Microsoft Press books about Windows 7. Windows 7 Inside Out – Learn how to become an expert on Windows 7 – from the inside out! This book packs hundreds of timesaving … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Course 6292A: “Update Your Technology Knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP to Windows 7”

Posted on April 26, 2009 by blakehandler

  Course 6292A: Update Your Technology Knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP to Windows 7 – This three-day instructor-led course is intended for IT professionals who want to update their exisiting Windows XP skills providing user support, desktop configuration, and desktop troubleshooting to Windows 7. … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases “Product Support Reports” for Windows XP & Windows Vista

Posted on April 25, 2009 by blakehandler

  Windows 7’s "Problem Steps Recorder" and "Action Center" are powerful new features to help resolve your Windows system problems.   While not as powerful has these new Windows 7 features, Microsoft has released their Microsoft Product Support Reporting Tool (MPSReports) … Continue reading →

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It’s official – Windows 7 RTM Beta Available to Everyone May 5

Posted on April 24, 2009 by blakehandler

  From the Windows 7 Team Blog: There certainly has been a lot of discussion about Windows 7 in the last few weeks. A lot of folks want to know when they can get their hands on the official RC, … Continue reading →

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