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And the "SQL Server 'Denali' Must/Must Not Support XP" Debate Goes On

A few announcements by Microsoft at WPC this week haven't quelled the discussions on this issue of Denali supporting XP

Windows Intune Testers Can Now Download Beta 2

Microsoft rolled out another test version of its cloud-based PC management solution.

Demo of 'Windows Server 8' Highlights WPC Event

Tuesday at WPC featured a preview of "Windows Server 8," Microsoft's unnamed next-generation server.

A Light Load of 4 Land for July Patch Tuesday

One "critical" and three "important" security bulletins are on tap from Microsoft this month, marking a rather light Patch Tuesday compared to previous months.

Should SQL Server 'Denali' Support XP?

I'm torn whether the next version of SQL Server should be backward compatible or move forward. Here are some of the arguments on both sides.

Hackers Overload Search Results with Porn

A search engine optimization tactic is believed the cause of skewed Internet search results. Plus: Google+ gets slammed by spam; Secure Pocket Drive allows for safe PC repair of systems infested with malware.

Windows SBS 2011 Essentials Now Generally Available

Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials last week.

Microsoft Readies a Light 4 for July Patch Tuesday

Windows IT pros may be breathing a sigh of relief that the only fireworks in July occurred on a day off for U.S. workers.

Official Support for Office XP and Vista SP1 Ends July 12

No more free support or security updates for those products. Those who still need the support will have to pay extra to continue getting non-security updates.

No Reinstall Needed for Trojan Popureb

Microsoft advises using the recovery console to remove the malware. Plus: Twitter's recent security rating; malware disguises itself as Windows Vulnerabilities Rescuer; debate over mandatory implementation of E-Verify.

Termination of Microsoft's Hohm Caused by Windows Embedded

According to a developer of Hohm, Microsoft's free power-monitoring service, the cause of its demise can be attributed to organizational decisions made under the Windows Embedded Business segment.

Rustock Botnet Infections Drastically Lower

Today Microsoft released data on the decreased infection rates of the Rustock botnet ring since law enforcement cracked down on the operation.

How To Size Page Files on Windows Systems

Page files can greatly affect the performance and recovery of Windows and Windows servers. Here's how to size page files to suit your computing needs.

IE 10 Platform Preview 2 Shows Off Its HTML5-ness

Here's a version of IE 10 that only a Web developer could love: all that's new is support for several more HTML 5 features.

OS Reinstall Not Necessary To Remove 'Popureb' Rootkit, Says Microsoft

Windows has retracted previous advice for removing 'Popureb' rootkit; now, infected systems can be fixed via a Windows recovery tool.

SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 SP1 Available

Office 2010, SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint Foundation 2010 all received updates today from Microsoft with the release of each software's Service Pack 1.

Office 365 Goes Global

Office 365 is now officially available in 40 markets around the world, Microsoft announced on Tuesday at a New York launch event.

Trojan May Cause Users To Reinstall Windows

Trojan:Win32/Popureb.E can only be completely removed by wiping a system and starting from scratch. Plus: Microsoft vs. Mozilla heats up; Sony readying for wave of class action lawsuits based on PlayStation Network outage.

PowerShell vs. SQL Server Management Studio

While PowerShell doesn't duplicate the complete functionality of SSMS, it can duplicate a lot of it.

Chrome Frame Can Bypass Admins To Install on IE

Google released a test version of its Chrome Frame plug-in for Internet Explorer that installs without requiring administrative privileges.

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