Articles from 2009
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2009
Microsoft Reveals IE9 Insights and Silverlight 4 Details at PDC Keynote
Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference (PDC) keynote brought exciting updates for developers, with a focus on Internet Explorer 9 and extensive details on Silverlight 4. While IE9 remains...
Windows 7 Print Management: Enhanced Tools for Network Printing and Administration
Windows 7 introduced significant improvements to print management, offering administrators and users more control, reliability, and flexibility in handling printing tasks. These enhancements...
Mediacom Email Outage Extends to Second Day: Causes, Workarounds, and User Impact
Mediacom customers across multiple states are facing a prolonged email outage, now entering its second day with no resolution in sight. The ISP's email service, used by hundreds of thousands of...
Microsoft Open Sources Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool: What It Means for Developers
Microsoft has officially open-sourced the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool, releasing its code under the GPLv2 license on CodePlex. This move marks a significant shift in Microsoft's approach to...
Microsoft Security Product Confusion: The 2011 Transition from OneCare to MSE
Microsoft's journey through security software branding has been a rollercoaster of changes that left many users confused. In 2011, the tech giant finally consolidated its consumer security offerings...
The Evolution of Windows 7 Logon Screen: Design Changes & Development Insights
The Windows 7 logon screen underwent significant transformations during its development, reflecting Microsoft's focus on usability, aesthetics, and security. This journey from early builds to the...