Now available is the beta service pack1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008.
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Beta SP’s for Windows 7 & W2K8
July 13th, 2010Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 SP1 release in July
June 8th, 2010
Hi guys,
Just read about the release of SP1 for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2. Click here for the press release.
McAfee DAT update causes windows to crash (UPDATE NEW DAT FILE)
April 22nd, 2010McAfee has caused multiple systems to crash after a DAT update to 5958. It causes to falsly identify svchost.exe as virus W32/Wecorl. McAfee has tackeld this problem and released update 5959 to prevent this from happening. Here’s McAfee’s own statement about this false positive: » Read more: McAfee DAT update causes windows to crash (UPDATE NEW DAT FILE)
Windows XP Mode in Windows 7
March 26th, 2010You have tried to use XP Mode in Windows 7 in the past, then you may have seen the below error message:
This error was caused because the machine in question is trying to start a virtual computer using Virtual PC, on a computer that has a CPU that does not support hardware-based virtualisation. So, something that might be good news to the people experiencing this issue is that Virtual PC for Windows 7 no longer requires a CPU with hardware virtualisation. This means that XP Mode is now available to many more people 
Now, you can install a simple update to Windows 7 in order to unblock this restriction in Virtual PC and use XP Mode.
You can get the update here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977206
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 KMS Client Setup Keys
March 14th, 2010This guide describes Microsoft® Volume Activation deployment concepts. Volume Activation consists of two technologies—Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Key (MAK)—that allow Volume Licensing customers to activate Volume License editions of the Windows® 7 and Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating systems. The Volume Licensing Service Center at https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter/ provides more information about Volume Licensing.
Windows 7 KMS Client Setup Keys:
Windows 7 Professional – FJ82H-XT6CR-J8D7P-XQJJ2-GPDD4
Windows 7 Professional N – MRPKT-YTG23-K7D7T-X2JMM-QY7MG
Windows 7 Enterprise – 33PXH-7Y6KF-2VJC9-XBBR8-HVTHH
Windows 7 Enterprise N – YDRBP-3D83W-TY26F-D46B2-XCKRJ
Windows 7 Enterprise E – C29WB-22CC8-VJ326-GHFJW-H9DH4
Windows Server 2008 R2 HPC Edition – FKJQ8-TMCVP-FRMR7-4WR42-3JCD7
Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter – 74YFP-3QFB3-KQT8W-PMXWJ-7M648
Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise – 489J6-VHDMP-X63PK-3K798-CPX3Y
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems – GT63C-RJFQ3-4GMB6-BRFB9-CB83V
Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard – YC6KT-GKW9T-YTKYR-T4X34-R7VHC
Windows Web Server 2008 R2 – 6TPJF-RBVHG-WBW2R-86QPH-6RTM4
More information about activation can be found here.
Microsoft Security Essentials
March 6th, 2010
If you use Microsoft security essentials at home you can use it for free. Downloads are available for Windows XP (32bit), Windows 7 (32bit 64 bit). Click here for downloads.
Even for the Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 this software is compatible and useable.
Have fun.
Windows Activation Tool
February 16th, 2010
Microsoft is releasing a new Activation tool wich will replace the WGA for Windows 7. For more information about this tool look here.
Migration from WXP to W7
February 5th, 2010
For a closer look at migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010, check out this two part series:
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RC Windows 7 stops functioning march 1st
February 5th, 2010
On February 15th, people still running the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) will receive a notification reminding them that starting March 1st, 2010, their PC will begin experiencing bi-hourly shutdowns. These shutdowns will continue through June 1st, 2010. On June 1st, 2010, a non-genuine experience is triggered where your wallpaper is removed and “This copy of Windows is not genuine” will be displayed in the lower right corner above the taskbar. This means your PC will no longer be able to obtain optional updates or downloads that require genuine Windows validation. To avoid any data loss, I suggest making plans to move to a released version of Windows 7 before the automatic shutdowns start. During these shutdowns, your work will not be saved. Remember, pre-release versions of Windows are unsupported. For more information on the expiration of the Windows 7 RC, see this KB article. To move to a released version of Windows 7, you’ll need to do a custom (clean) install to replace the installation of the Windows 7 RC. I suggest install, reinstall, uninstall Windows page on Windows.com which covers all kinds of installation scenarios. Do you need more time to test your application and hardware compatibility in Windows 7? If so, the Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial provides a great opportunity for IT Pros to finish critical testing with a full version of Windows 7 Enterprise. If you’re an IT Pro ready to move to Windows 7, I suggest visiting the Springboard Series on TechNet which provides the latest tools, whitepapers, walkthroughs and tips and tricks to help you with your Windows 7 Deployment. On the Springboard Series on TechNet, you’ll find resources such as Deploying Windows 7 from A to Z and Installing Windows 7 on an Existing XP PC. You can visit the Window 7 TechNet Forum for more information as well!
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