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	Microsoft update offers an easier way to turn off autoruns Microsoft's latest round of patches released on Tuesday includes an optional update that will shut off the "autorun" capability for users of older Windows operating systems, a move the company has made to reflect the resurgence of worms carried on removable media. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: St. Bernard, now doing business as EdgeWave Spend Less on Web Security, Earn $15 GC Get Email and Web security solutions with robust features and the lowest TCO on the market. Delivery options include hosted, on-prem appliances and hybrid. For a limited time, we'll try to match the cost of your current solution, or any competitive offer you have. And you'll earn cash just for checking us out. Click here for the EdgeWave Bid Desk. In this Issue Microsoft's top 12 rivals Microsoft names new server and tools president Windows Phone 7: 10 free apps you need right now Bug bounty program reveals 22 unpatched flaws, 5 in Office Microsoft patches 22 bugs, stops Autorun hole that helps Conficker Configuring Microsoft Active Directory to support IPv6 Microsoft sets Feb. 22 as Windows 7 SP1 public launch Microsoft, RIM look to entice mobile developers Major Dell revamp melds consumer and enterprise IT WHITE PAPER: PC Mall A Powerful Platform for Virtualization Download this HP white paper to learn how the next-generation ProLiant servers can help companies achieve rapid ROI and dramatically lower their operational expenses. Read More Microsoft's top 12 rivals Microsoft has so many rivals it's hard to even figure out which ones are most likely to keep CEO Steve Ballmer up at night. Read More Microsoft names new server and tools president Satya Nadella will head up Microsoft's Server and Tools Business. Read More Windows Phone 7: 10 free apps you need right now Microsoft recently announced that the Windows Phone Marketplace app store now has 6,000 apps and counting. Here are 10 free apps that benefit from the Windows Phone 7 aesthetic. Read More WHITE PAPER: Eaton Maximizing UPS Availability This white paper explains why, contrary to popular belief, modular UPS designs provide superior availability even though they typically contain more parts that could potentially fail. Read More Bug bounty program reveals 22 unpatched flaws, 5 in Office As it had promised last year, the world's biggest bug bounty program today released information about nearly two dozen unpatched vulnerabilities, including five in Microsoft Office. Read More Microsoft patches 22 bugs, stops Autorun hole that helps Conficker As expected, Microsoft's February Patch Tuesday is big: 22 bugs fixed via 12 updates, including patches for three zero-day exploits. Microsoft also made a change to the Autorun services in XP and Vista that it hopes will put a cramp in the spread of Conficker. Read More Configuring Microsoft Active Directory to support IPv6 How to make sure AD supports your IPv6 architecture in your Microsoft Windows environment. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell & Intel Seven Ways to Win with Win 7 Are you ready for Windows 7? The migration doesn't have to be costly and difficult if you have the right support and services. Upgrading your desktop operating system will lead to improved efficiency and productivity, enhanced security, and a lower cost of ownership. Here's how to win with Windows 7. Learn More Today! Microsoft sets Feb. 22 as Windows 7 SP1 public launch Microsoft said it will release Windows 7 SP1 to the general public on Feb. 22 via the Windows Update Service. Read More Microsoft, RIM look to entice mobile developers The companies are updating their developer tools for Windows Phone and PlayBook. Read More Major Dell revamp melds consumer and enterprise IT Dell unveiled a major renovation of its enterprise-targeted laptop, desktop and workstation computers Tuesday. Included are enhancements in tools used for workplace collaboration such as with Microsoft's SharePoint and Lync unified communications platforms. Read More
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