Google security researcher discovered an ancient bug in Windows, which involves a utility that allows newer versions of Windows to run very old programs and exploit this utility in Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and 2008 as well as Windows Vista and Windows 7. This bug dates from the DOS era! This bug will be patched by Microsoft in its February security update for Windows. The update also tackles bugs in Office XP, Office 2003 and Office 2004 for Apple Macintosh machines. Read full story »
Microsoft Windows Marketplace for Mobile Application Store is now open to software developers. Registered developers can upload applications to Windows Marketplace and will have to get certified. Software developers can include their own marketing materials with their applications and will be able to earn money on sales. People buying software on the site will be able to download applications to their PCs or mobile phones, use a variety of payment options, and enjoy a money back guarantee. Read full story »
The Windows Mobile 6.5 would be released in the second half of 2009, which will only be available as the pre-installed OS on new devices. Windows Mobile 6.5 comes with a hexagon-based layout rather than the default grid layout. The hexagon layout almost matches with the shape of the fingertip’s point of contact, making it an intuitive design choice. Read full story »
Microsoft has officially named the successor to Windows Vista as Windows 7. Earlier the development codename was ‘Windows 7′ and Microsoft decided to keep the same name for the official product name. Microsoft believes that the name Windows 7 is simple, because this is the seventh release of Windows. Read full story »
SecurPassword from SecurEnvoy is the latest solution for Microsoft Windows Password Management. It provides a self-help password reset with mobile phone-based two-factor authentication. It enables Microsoft Windows domain users to reset their own password using mobile phones to create two-factor authentication. The solution supports any GSM or CDMA mobile phones. No software is required on … Read full story »
