Windows 7 at 18 months

Its Good to announce that Windows 7 has sold more than 350 million licenses. The momentum seen and continue to see with Windows 7 is incredible. Seeing good momentum with Internet Explorer 9 as well!

Number of licenses sold is one way of looking at market success. Customers having a positive and productive experience with Windows 7 is also an important measure. Analyst firms like IDC estimate that more than 90% of businesses are currently in progress with their Windows 7 migrations. And we’ve seen that companies who have deployed Windows 7 save an average of $140 per PC per year – showing a 131% return on investment in just more than 12 months. Of course, each Windows 7 customer story and experience is unique.

Lots of improves upon the experience people have on their PCs with Windows 7. launched Windows Live Wave 4 (which included Windows Live Essentials 2011 and enhancements to Hotmail), released the first service pack for Windows 7, and recently launched Internet Explorer 9. At CES this year announced the next version of Windows will support System on a Chip (SoC) and last week at MIX11 ,released the first platform preview to developers for Internet Explorer 10.

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how to avoid common PowerPoint mistakes watch the videos and give a good presentation.Then, take a look at the tips and tricks section for help creating your better presentation.

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One Step Closer to the First Nokia Device built on Windows Phone

Yesterday Microsoft and Nokia together announced that they have signed the definitive agreement for strategic partnership to build a new global mobile ecosystem that is unlike any other. It’s a bold claim.

As a result of negotiations and discussions, they have aligned their teams and assets, and clearly see the potential to change the way we use our mobile devices for the better.  In the coming years they said aggressively work to take Nokia products using Windows Phone to new geographies, at new price points and sharing new experiences for customers around the world to enjoy.

As new partners, Microsoft and Nokia recognize the importance of having a strong and growing ecosystem. And, that ecosystem is fueled by our three favorite words. Developers! Developers! Developers! Since announcing there intention to partner, the number of Windows Phone apps submitted on a daily basis has almost doubled, further illustrating the level of excitement and interest among the community for Windows Phone.
The unique innovation and differentiation across hardware, software and services as the Nokia products using Windows Phone roll-out, delivering consumer experiences in mapping, search, gaming, social media, advertising and productivity. Along the way, you can expect an increased focus on mobile business and productivity scenarios that build on Microsoft’s cloud services, new features for Symbian, and new capabilities for Windows Phone devices.

Microsoft safety scanner-Get a free PC safety scan

The Microsoft has released safety scanner yesterday and is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

Note that you have to remember the Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for using an antivirus software program that provides ongoing protection.For real-time protection that helps to guard your home or small business PCs against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, download Microsoft Security Essentials.

 

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Microsoft Unveils Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and Vision for Cloud ERP

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Kirill Tatarinov, corporate vice president for Microsoft Business Solutions, today opened a sold-out Convergence 2011 to more than 9,000 attendees, demonstrating how companies can use Microsoft Dynamics to maximize the value of their existing technology investments, remain agile as market conditions change and ultimately become dynamic businesses that can win in any environment.

Building on the success of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, the company revealed a path for its ERP customers to move to the cloud with the next major releases of Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions, which will run on the Windows Azure platform. Customers will be able to move to the cloud on their own terms. The Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions will bring the same benefits in the cloud as they do on-premises.In addition to resources such as the profitability guide, independent software vendors (ISVs) and partners will also be able to showcase Microsoft Dynamics cloud-enabled vertical solutions, add-ons and services on the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace. This makes it simple for customers to try and buy solutions that fit their specific business needs and gives partners an opportunity to reach a broader audience and grow their business.

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 frees customers from the electronic concrete that has plagued the ERP industry for so long,” Tatarinov said. Customers want flexible yet cost- effective business applications that work the way they do instead of being forced to adapt to the software..

In keeping with the level of commitment to innovation across the entire Microsoft Dynamics portfolio of ERP and CRM solutions, Microsoft also announced the following:

Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011, which gives businesses a faster time to value through integration with Microsoft Project 2010, is now generally available.

The on-premises version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, which delivers familiar, intelligent and connected experiences to users across an organization, is now generally available. More than 27,000 customers and 1.7 million users are benefiting from Microsoft Dynamics CRM worldwide, including companies such as American National Standards Institute, Hard Rock International and Sandri Companies.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2, which offers customers built-in integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM and enhanced data visualizations capabilities, was delivered ahead of schedule in December 2010.

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 R2, which increases customer agility through significant business intelligence capability enhancements, will be generally available May 1, 2011

Disable the taskbar preview window pop-ups

 

As I have surfed many forums and found one common problem for Windows 7 user is the TASKBAR previews.

I personally found this is a very handy feature when switching between windows, but MS has not given a simple way to disable the previews.

we have researched a REG hack to do this , a way we found is set the hover time to a long value.  When you hover mouse on the running icon on taskbar, the preview will come after a long time..

here is the steps to follow..

1. Open Regedit by the use of RUN command or start menu search go to

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

3. right click on right pane Create a new DWORD called ExtendedUIHoverTime and set the value to 20000 (that's 20 seconds) or value of your wish..

for that much of seconds it will not pop up.. so by hopefully turned off.

Please let me know if you have any query!!!

IE 9 Add-on Performance Advisor a new safety tool

A new version of the Add-on Performance Advisor which helps keep you safe from add-ons that might slow down your browser.

Web browser add-ons are pretty much what they sound like. They're features that you can add on to your browser to make it faster, more efficient, or just more fun. In Internet Explorer 9 if an add-on is slowing down your web browsing experience, you'll see a warning in the notification bar that tells you how to disable the add-on or fix the problem.

In IE 9 we can see the add-ons that we already have installed by clicking the gear icon, and then clicking Manage Add-ons.

Some examples of add-ons are:

• Accelerators that let we select a word on a website to get the dictionary definition
• Extra toolbars to help we search faster
• Animated mouse pointers
• Stock tickers
• Pop-up ad blockers

See more add-ons at the Internet Explorer Add-ons Gallery.

To help protect ourself against dangerous add-ons:

• Download software from a site that you trust, such as the Internet Explorer Add-ons Gallery.
• Use a firewall.
• Use automatic updating to keep your operating system up-to-date. And don't forget to turn on automatic updating for the add-on itself. If that's not an option, then check for updates periodically from the publisher.
• Use antivirus software and antispyware software such as Microsoft Security Essentials and keep it updated.

Office for Mac 2011 SP1 On the Way

 

Microsoft is planning to release Service Pack 1 for Office for Mac 2011 next week, with improved syncing support.

Microsoft is planning on releasing its first service pack for Office for Mac 2011 the week of April 11,Once Office for Mac 2011 supports syncing between Apple Sync Services and Outlook for Mac, users will be able to sync their Outlook calendar, notes, contacts and tasks with any device supporting Apple’s Sync Services, including the iPhone and iPad.

However, those syncing their iPhone or iPad calendars with the new version of Apple’s MobileMe cannot sync with the Outlook 2011 SP1 calendar, something the posting attributes to “the broken link between MobileMe and Sync Services.” However, Outlook will remain capable of syncing MobileMe Mail via IMAP, as well as Contacts and Notes.

The table below outlines the supported services in Outlook for Mac 2011 SP1

Microsoft originally released Office for Mac 2011 in October 2010. For the first time, the Mac version of Microsoft’s productivity software included Outlook for Mac, in addition to the old stalwarts of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Messenger.

Tweaks to those productivity platforms included the Office “ribbon” interface, imported from the PC version, and support for SkyDrive and SharePoint 2007 as file storage. Office 2011 also features Visual Basic for Applications, which was excluded from Office 2008.

Microsoft and thePlatform Enable Delivery of Protected, High-Quality, Premium Online Video

 

Microsoft Corp. and thePlatform today announced that the companies have integrated Microsoft’s leading digital media technologies, including Microsoft PlayReady and Internet Information Services (IIS) Smooth Streaming, into thePlatform’s mpx video management system. With this integration, premium video providers can deliver protected, high-definition (HD) Web video for both in-home and remote viewing experiences. The solution provides full offline and streaming capabilities across a broad ecosystem of devices spanning Windows-based PCs and Macs.

Microsoft PlayReady DRM Technology Enables Seamless Access to Premium Content

Microsoft PlayReady technology is widely supported in the industry and draws on the experience gained from more than a decade of investment that Microsoft has made in the development of digital rights management (DRM) technology. By offering Microsoft PlayReady, thePlatform offers content protection technology for publishers on Windows-based PCs and Macs. thePlatform’s support of Microsoft PlayReady underscores its benefits as a flexible, reliable and scalable content protection technology.

Bringing HD Media Experiences Online

By implementing IIS Smooth Streaming, a feature of IIS Media Services, thePlatform’s customers can present optimal experiences based on available network bandwidth and device capabilities. IIS Smooth Streaming is a form of dynamic adaptive streaming over HTTP for delivering live and on-demand content that adjusts video quality automatically and scales massively on content distribution networks. It provides a high-quality viewing experience, which can lead to longer engagement times and makes possible the delivery of full HD 1080p media experiences. thePlatform is also using Transform Manager, which is a server-side transformation engine built into IIS Media Services, to streamline production workflow for content companies by enabling solutions such as encoding once and simultaneously delivering multiple formats.

Additional information about thePlatform is available at http://www.thePlatform.com. Additional information about Microsoft is available at http://www.microsoft.com.