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Disable and Remove OGA Office Not Genuine Notifications Uninstall KB949810
After installing Office Genuine Advantage (OGA) Notifications (KB949810) from Windows Update, OGA Validation will perform genuine test on installed Microsoft Office XP, Office 2003, Office 2007 and Office 2010 software. If Office product is validated as not genuine, “This copy of Microsoft Office is not genuine” notification message will be displayed on notification area (system tray), at splash screen during Office program (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) startup, and at Office’s toolbar or ribbon with extra “Get Genuine Office” tab or element.
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18.10.2009
The 10 Things to Do First for Windows 7
When you run your thumb down the list of new features and improvements in Windows 7 you're bound to wonder how you're going to get your arms around all that new technology so that you can deliver it to your users without too much disruption.
Following are 10 steps that can help you accomplish that goal.
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18.10.2009
Windows 7 vs. Snow Leopard Benchmark
CNET’s Dong Ngo decided he wanted to pit Windows 7 and Snow Leopard against each other to see which operating system has more oomph. The results may surprise you.
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16.10.2009
Pirated Windows 7 Just $3
Windows 7 might officially be just two days away from becoming available for purchase to customers worldwide, but fact is that the operating system is already available for free, almost free, or at a reduced price compared to what Microsoft is charging for the product.
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20.10.2009
Windows 7 10-Second Boot
Over a year ago, Microsoft revealed that it considered 15 seconds the ideal startup time for Windows 7 under laboratory conditions.
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7.10.2009
Windows 7 RTM Black Screen of Death after Forced Shutdown Actions
Microsoft has informed users of an issue that prevents Windows 7 from starting after the computer the OS is installed on has been forced shut down.
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7.10.2009
Windows 7 on multicore: How much faster?
San Francisco - Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system is receiving raves in its pre-release testing.
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20.10.2009
Microsoft mulling 128-bit versions of Windows 8, Windows 9
Microsoft is working on 128-bit architecture compatibility with the Windows 8 and Windows 9 kernels. Consequently, the company is also forming relationships with major partners, including Intel, AMD, HP, and IBM.
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7.10.2009
Windows 7 RTM Enterprise 100-Screenshot Gallery
We’re getting closer to the general availability of Windows 7 on October 22nd, 2009, and to the final review of the operating system, for which I’ll use the Ultimate version, so make sure to tune in next week.
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10.10.2009
Fix Windows 7 Does Not Start After Force Shutdown of Computer
No Microsoft operating system is bug free and it starts getting uncovered as more and more users start using it.
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10.10.2009
Windows 7 RTM ReadyBoost 256 GB of Memory Cache Support
Users running the latest iteration of the Windows client will be able to add an extra 256 GM of memory cache in order to handle the overload on the physical RAM installed on their computers.
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12.10.2009
Download Free Windows 7 RTM GUI Ribbon-Fluent Samples
Among the many enhancements that Windows 7 brings to the table is the evolution of graphical user interfaces and natural user interfaces as far as Windows clients are concerned.
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19.10.2009
£30 Windows 7, the Ultimate Steal
It’s not piracy! At least this is the message accompanying the dead cheap Windows 7 editions offered by Microsoft to students in the UK.
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6.10.2009
First Windows 7 stability and reliability update arrives
Microsoft has released the first stability and reliability update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. It fixes a few issues some users have been experiencing.
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16.10.2009
Internet Leak Reveals Hints Of Windows 8
Microsoft’s Windows 8 and 9 will include a 128-bit architecture, according to a report on PC World’s Web site, which cited a leak from Microsoft's U.S. research and development (R&D) team.
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14.10.2009
Scratch That, Windows 7 Boots Slower than Vista
Although Microsoft itself demonstrated an 11-second Windows 7 boot, with some configurations being able to go as low as a 10-second startup, one company developing PC tune-up utilities claims that Windows 7 in fact is slower than Windows Vista.
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8.10.2009
Forget 128-bit Windows 8, 64-bit Windows 7 Yet to Get All the Love
Forget about the possibility of Windows 8, the next iteration of the Windows operating system planned for 2011 – 2012 getting support for 128-bit processor architectures.
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16.10.2009
Chrome OS beta as a Windows 7 spoiler?
Warning: This is a completely speculative post. But stay with me as I paint a possible scenario…
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15.10.2009
Exchange 2010 RTM!
The big news today is that Exchange 2010 is now code complete.
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8.10.2009
Week in Microsoft: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 9
This week in Microsoft, we covered 128-bit support possibly coming to Windows 8 and Windows 9, Windows 7, Windows Mobile 6.5, Bill Gates, Office 2010 Starter, Microsoft MVP status, Windows Live Hotmail, the EU, and Microsoft Security Essentials.
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10.10.2009
Never recovered from Vista
As Microsoft prepares for the release of Windows 7, CEO Steve Ballmer admits that the company’s reputation has never recovered from the launch of Vista.
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6.10.2009
Violating Microsoft, Selling Windows 7 Ultimate Party Pack Edition On Ebay
Looks like some of the hosts for the Microsoft Windows 7 Launch Party aren’t as happy with the signature edition of Windows 7 Ultimate. One of the hosts happens to be selling it on Ebay.
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8.10.2009
Windows 7 RTM Windows 7 Preinstallation Kit for OEMs
Just 10 days ahead of the Windows 7 General Availability deadline, Microsoft made available for download the preinstallation resources associated with the RTM Build of the latest Windows client.
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14.10.2009
Are you Windows 7 compatible?
Microsoft has officially launched the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and the Windows 7 Compatibility Center. If you haven't installed Windows 7 yet, and are planning to, go ahead and make sure you're compatible.
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20.10.2009
Rumor: Windows Live Wave 4 beta this week
New rumors are saying we'll be seeing a beta of Windows Live Wave 4 this week, and the final release in Spring/Summer 2010.
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5.10.2009
777 Free Copies of Windows 7 RTM for Zevenhuizen Residents
With the October 22nd general availability of Windows 7 approaching fast, all eyes turn to Microsoft, as the Redmond company is expected to debut its main marketing effort designed to push the product.
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14.10.2009
Thousands of Hotmail passwords leaked online
We has received information regarding a possible Windows Live Hotmail "hack" or phishing scheme where password details of thousands of Hotmail accounts have been posted online.
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5.10.2009
How To Remove and Disable Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
Windows 7 and Windows Vista comes with a memory diagnostic utility named as Windows Memory Diagnostic. Windows Memory Diagnostic is an utility that capable of scan, check and diagnose computer’s memory subsystem including physical RAM modules or sticks.
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5.10.2009
Windows 7 Review
On October 22nd, 2009, Microsoft will reboot Windows. Next week, just five days from now, Windows 7 will hit store shelves worldwide.
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18.10.2009
Optical storage: RIP
TDK recently demo’d an impressive technical achievement: a 10 layer 320 GB optical disk - using standard Blu-ray (BD) drive technology.
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12.10.2009
Windows XP Mode RTM via MSDN and TechNet
Having released Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC to manufacturing at the start of this month, Microsoft is currently offering the two Windows 7 features for download.
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8.10.2009
Microsoft sets record for Patch Tuesday
Microsoft today released its largest ever batch of Patch Tuesday updates to fix a whopping 34 security holes in a wide range of widely deployed software products.
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13.10.2009
Download Windows 7 RTM Power Saving Boost Update for AMD Multicore CPUs
Microsoft has made available for download an update designed to boost power-saving capabilities for the latest Windows client and server releases.
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12.10.2009
Windows 7 to go: New portables for the new OS
Exciting, innovative notebooks and netbooks are being built around Microsoft's latest operating system. Here's a preview.
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15.10.2009
New Windows Live Messenger Is Live, Web-Based
While it is in the process of forcing users of its IM client to upgrade to the latest version of the client-based application, Microsoft has introduced a new version of Windows Live Messenger.
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13.10.2009
Windows 7 has a ringtone editor
These days, if you want a truly attention-grabbing ringtone you can't rely on your favorite pop songs. You need to craft your own.
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14.10.2009
Windows 7 retail boxes begin surfacing in stores
That's right, October 22 is creeping up fast, and Windows 7 is getting very close to being available to the general public, even though most of us probably have our hands on a copy by now.
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5.10.2009
Introducing the Windows 7 Resource Kit PowerShell Pack
Today, the Windows 7 Resource Kit should be available in stores, and the PowerShell Pack is available for download on code gallery.
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18.10.2009
97 percent of Intel testers recommend Windows 7
Intel has thoroughly tested Windows 7 and has given it the green light for its own use. The company will begin replacing Windows XP on its machines next year.
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5.10.2009
Office 2010 to enter public beta next month
Microsoft on Monday is announcing that it will release in November a public test version of Office 2010.
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19.10.2009
Apple attempt to gatecrash Win 7 launch with product updates
Apple unveiled several new products today, some of which have been rumored for quite some time.
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20.10.2009
Vista to Windows 7 Upgrades Kill Access to OEM Recovery Applications
Users that upgrade Windows Vista OEM computers to Windows 7 might find that the recovery applications set in place by the original equipment manufacturer are no longer accessible.
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9.10.2009
New Windows Phones Go Live, Just the Beginning
A roster of new mobile phones powered by Windows Mobile 6.5 has become available worldwide starting with October 6th, 2009, with Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer promising at a Paris event that this is nothing more than the beginning.
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6.10.2009
Gartner: Windows 7 - all but inevitable
Gartner Group analysts are telling business users that they should look at Windows 7 as an “all but inevitable” Windows release.
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13.10.2009
Internet Leak Reveals Hints Of Windows 8
Microsoft’s Windows 8 and 9 will include a 128-bit architecture, according to a report on PC World’s Web site, which cited a leak from Microsoft's U.S. research and development (R&D) team.
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15.10.2009
88% of corporate PCs sport minimum Windows 7 hardware
A new study conducted by Softchoice has found that 88 percent of corporate PCs would currently be able to run Windows 7, compared to the 50 percent that could run Windows Vista prior to its release.
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19.10.2009
Windows 7 Launch Party Packs Arrive, Time to Sit and Wait
NVIDIA’s SLI Zone member stalker1 has received his Windows 7 Launch Party pack. He also happened to post pictures of the box and it’s contents.
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8.10.2009
Custom PC makers finally get Windows 7 preinstallation kit
On October 12, Microsoft provided system builders with the Windows 7 OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) tools and related documentation they need to preload and customize Windows 7 on multiple new PCs.
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13.10.2009
Windows 7 copies shipping early for some
Windows 7 pre-orders are arriving early for many in the UK.
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20.10.2009
Windows 7 already in stores in Israel - still not priced
Windows 7 has already been delivered to stores in Israel, as were advertisement packs supplied by Microsoft Israel.
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20.10.2009