Your News server about windows en-us http://keznews.com/ http://media.keznews.com/pics/logo_windows_portal.jpg http://keznews.com/ http://keznews.com/5909_Windows_7_Build_7264_RTM-Branch_100_Screenshot_Gallery With the second half of July approaching the feeling that Windows 7 RTM is so close it can be tasted is getting stronger and stronger. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5908_Windows_7_RTM_SDK_New_Win32_Samples Along with Windows 7 Microsoft is also cooking the software development kit for the next iteration of the Windows client. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5907_Windows_Service_Pack_Blocker_Tool_Kit_-_Block_Vista_SP2_Automatic_Upgrades Microsoft is offering Windows Vista SP1 users the chance to block automatic upgrades to Service Pack 2. In addition to making available Vista SP2 RTM as a standalone download, DVD ISO image, the bits are also released to Windows Update, and subsequently served to Vista SP1 users who have Automatic Updates enabled. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5906_Windows_7_Filtering_Platform_New_Features Interested in building networking filtering applications tailored to the next iteration of the Windows client? Then you need to get up to date with the new features that have been added to Windows Filtering Platform for Windows 7. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5905_34_Vista_Ultimate_MUI_Language_packs_for_Ultimate_SP2_via_HTTP_from_MS Here are the complete links direct from the Microsoft Windows Update server for 34 MUI language packs for Vista Ultimate with or without SP1 or SP2 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5904_Windows_7_To_Surface_on_TechNet_MSDN_This_Month We’ve received word from a trusted source close to GeekSmack that Windows 7 will be on TechNet/MSDN before the end of the month, so those of us with a premium TechNet/MSDN account will be able to get the official RTM build about 2 months ahead of when Windows 7 will hit store shelves on October 22nd. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5903__CONFIRMED__Windows_7_RTM_To_Be_Announced_July_13th Through our sources close to Microsoft, we can now confirm that the Windows 7 RTM build that will be chosen over the next few days will be officially announced on July 13th, 2009, the same day as the WPC09 (Worldwide Partner Conference) will take place in New Orleans. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5902_Download_Windows_7_Security_Audit_Events Security does by no means stop with the implementation of products designed to safeguard Windows from malicious code or exploits. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5901_Windows_7_Family_Pack_Leaked_Details Microsoft is gearing up to introduce the evolution of the Windows Vista Family Pack, but this time around with Windows 7 as “la piece de resistance.” Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5900_Vista_s_dead__Microsoft_kills_an_OS_and_no_one_cares For anyone still burning a torch for Windows Vista, its time is rapidly approaching. Buy now or forever hold your peace. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5899_Build_it!_Best_PC_components_available Welcome to the updated and revamped Hardware 2.0 “Very Best Kit List” for Jul/Aug 09. Here I’ve put together a list of the best high-end and mid-range and budget components currently available. So if you’re thinking of buying, building or even upgrading a PC, this list is a must-read for you! Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5898_Microsoft_says_goodbye_to_the_Butterfly_Program Who remembers the MSN Butterfly community? For those of you who don't know, the program was renamed a few years ago to the Windows Live Butterfly Community. Today Microsoft officially announced that it will be closing the program, which had about ~150 members. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5897_Kaspersky_Internet_Security_2010_Free_Trial_Version_Direct_Download_Links The leading developer of secure content management solutions, Kaspersky Lab has released the new version of its popular security application – Kaspersky Internet Security 2010, where all the components implemented in earlier product versions have been improved and upgraded, including the firewall, heuristic analyzer, parental control module, and the anti-spam module. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5896_Do_you_need_more_than_Windows_7_Home_Premium_ One of the most frequent questions I get these days comes from people who’ve been running the Windows 7 beta and RC and are planning to upgrade to the final version when it’s available on October 22. “Which edition of Windows 7 do I need?” Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5895_Microsoft_adjusts_Windows7E_pricing_for_limited_time After reporting that Microsoft will be charging up to twice as much for the full version of Windows 7E in Europe compared to Windows 7 in the United States, Microsoft has responded by adjusting their pricing. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5894_Fancy_a_copy_of_Windows_7_Ultimate_for_FREE_ A little bird has informed me of an official Microsoft hosted survey in which the winner(s) will receive a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate after simply filling out a 4 question survey. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5893_Windows_7_pre-orders_sold_out_in_Japan Microsoft's upcoming Windows operating system, Windows 7, is slated for an October 22 release; however, the Redmond software giant allowed people to begin pre-ordering much earlier to beat the rush... and it seems this offer was quite well received in Japan. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5892_Windows_7_RTM-Escrow_Build_7264_download Windows 7 RTM-Escrow Build 7264 x86 and x64 download links available now! We now have torrent links so you don't need to grab it off of the FTP server, which has been hammered and is running slow due to the rush of people wanting to download the build. Here are the torrent links: x86 and x64. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5891_Windows_7_in_Europe_will_have_no_upgrade_options_and_up_to_double_the_pricing Windows 7 fans in Europe are in for a major disappointment. According to ComputerWorld, European customers will have to pay up to double the price for Windows 7 compared to the American counterparts. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200 http://keznews.com/5890_Windows_7_to_be_available_on_USB_Drives_ Microsoft is considering offering Windows 7 on a thumb drive to allow Netbook owners to more easily upgrade their machines, a source tells CNET News. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:56:14 +0200