If you are planning to use Windows 7′s XP Mode on your new laptop, you had better check your specs because many big-name, Intel-powered notebooks including Asus, Dell Studio, HP Pavillion, Sony Vaio, and Toshiba Satellite models may not have what it takes to run Window 7′s XP mode. Published in the recent Windows 7 [...]
05.28.09 | Computer News | Computerexpert
Microsoft has started the latest instalment of its Windows Brand Campaign. It’s called Laptop Hunters. Since laptop sales have taken off, and the economy has done the opposite, Microsoft wants public to know that PC’s, and not Macs, are what consumers want in these difficult times. With the new campaign comes a new website on [...]
05.27.09 | Computer News | Computerexpert
Microsoft announced in November 2008 it was replacing Windows Live OneCare with another security product that would be free to those who wished to use it. The cut off date is set for June 30, 2009, this means that users will not be able to use it on Windows 7, which is expected to arrive [...]
05.20.09 | Computer News | Computerexpert
So far, Windows 7 is getting much attention and rave reviews in its Beta version. The improvements from Windows Vista to Windows 7 are exciting and has new features like DirectAccess and JumpLists. Some of the features require Windows Server 2008, so if you are still using Windows Server 2003 you should start to look [...]
05.8.09 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
Microsoft has stated that they do not recommend to end users, that they should download interim builds of Windows 7 from torrent trackers. The reason for this is that many leaked releases can be affected by hackers. Tudor Galos, Windows Business Group Lead at Microsoft Romania underlined that Windows 7 interim images could be reversed [...]
05.8.09 | Computer Safety Tip | Computerexpert
Microsoft has confirmed that Office 2010 will definitely be shipping in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The 64-bit versions of Windows will no longer have to emulate a 32-bit environment in order to run Office 2010, provided that the user has the 64-bit version installed.
05.7.09 | Software Review | Computerexpert
This week Microsoft is preparing to update Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) Notifications for Windows XP. This new version includes the usual updates to validation that improve WGA’s ability to detect invalid product keys and other attempts to avoid product activation. Microsoft has focused on including the latest validation information
05.6.09 | Windows XP Tips | Computerexpert
As mentioned in October last year, Microsoft has announced that the second Service Pack for Office 2007 will be offered to users via the Windows Update services by the end of this month. Office 2007 SP2 is expected to bring some long waited features to the suite including native support for the default file type [...]
05.4.09 | Uncategorized | Computerexpert
The second advertisement in Microsoft’s Laptop Hunters advertisements series implies that buying a Mac means purchasing for brand and aesthetics. Approximately two weeks ago, Microsoft kicked off the latest installment of its Windows Brand Campaign with a series it dubbed Laptop Hunters. Now the second advertisement introduces
04.26.09 | Software Review | Computerexpert
Microsoft has recently launched a number of new games for its touchscreen Surface PC. The virtual chess and checkers board in the game is an exact recreation of a real-life chess and checkers game. Microsoft notes on the Surface PC blog that:
04.25.09 | Computer News | Computerexpert
