Updated Oct 29: Learning Snacks are short, interactive presentations about popular topics created by Microsoft Learning experts. Each Snack is delivered by using innovative Microsoft Silverlight technology and includes various media, such as animations...

Do you have customers with questions or issues regarding Windows Vista Activation? The Windows Vista Activation forum is now available at http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=2155&SiteID=17 . This forum offers a new dedicated...

In this Channel9 video , Mark talks about kernel changes in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, including the removal of the scheduler’s dispatcher lock, support for up to 256 CPUs, boot from VHD, MinWin, core parking for power savings, and more.

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On the Windows Vista Team Blog , Mike Nash reports, "We've decided to officially call the next version of Windows, 'Windows 7.'" Read about the thinking behind the decision .

The Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals is a Microsoft Office Excel-based spreadsheet containing software applications which have earned the status of “Certified for Windows Vista”, “Works with Windows Vista” via the Microsoft Windows...

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