Articles Archive for January 2009
Windows 7 beta »
The Chinese technet site has now started showing signs that the Windows 7 is coming pretty soon.The Windows 7 has been listed in the Released in the near future to download list and has also been listed in the Windows Operating systems list on the same page.
Here is what the google translation reads about the Windows 7 on the technet site
Windows 7 to explore ways to help IT organizations to better manage and protect client infrastructure, and learn more about IT professionals can increase productivity of important new features. Exploration …
Windows 7 »
One of the novelties of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (the "7 Windows Server") is the support for DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC), as described in RFC 4033, 4034 and 4035. This support will be present both in the DNS server for Windows Server 2008 R2 as the client (DNS stub solving) present in both these versions of Windows.
The DNSSEC allows both servers as customers can validate the responses received in their queries to DNS. The validation prevents attacks in many cases of forgery of DNS records, such …
Windows 7 »
Microsoft has updated the security providers page for Windows 7.Now the page features AVG and kaspersky antivirus which are compatible with Windows 7.
Here is what the page reads-
We recommend that you install security software to help protect your computer from viruses and other security threats, and that you keep your security software up to date.
The companies listed below provide security software that is compatible with Windows 7. Just click the company name to see the Windows 7-compatible product they offer.
Important: Before you install antivirus software, check to make sure you …
Windows 7 tutorials »
If you have Windows 7 then definitely you must have got the Windows 7 pre beta keys along with it,remember that Windows is not a trialware,you cannot try the software unless you have the key.Those who want to extend the trial period for better testing the pre beta version of windows 7 or even the upcoming Windows 7 beta then here are the steps.It’s the same hack that is being used in Windows Vista to increase the trial period to 120 days.
Install any version of Windows 7 and remember not …
Windows 7 tutorials »
Many don’t know know what’s the difference between opening the elevated command prompt and the default command prompt.These images would make it clear
Elevated command prompt
Command Prompt
Notice that the elevated command prompt opens to D:\Windows\system32> while the default one opens to D:\Users\(user account name)>
To open the elevated command prompt here are the steps-
Open start menu
Navigate to accessories,then right click on command prompt and then click on Run as Administrator
OR
Open start menu
In the search box type cmd and then press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
OR
Open the start menu
In search box type cmd,then …
