How to solve Windows 8 crashes in less than a minute

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	How to solve Windows 8 crashes in less than a minute Windows 8 has been out for a while, featuring an interface that's as cool as it is annoying . . . until you get the hang of it. But, like any computer operating system, it can fall over. Luckily, there is an easy way to solve the cause of most crashes; just call up WinDbg, the Windows debugger; a free tool to diagnose the most common causes of Windows crashes -- misbehaved third party drivers. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems Winning Strategies for Omnichannel Banking Research reveals new ways for banks to prosper. Customers are ready for omnichannel experiences. Respond now-learn how to manage the transition to omnichannel banking and reap the rewards of delivering innovative services. Read Now In this Issue Cisco extends Microsoft support in data center portfolio 8 ways Microsoft could improve Windows 8 New services bolster Microsoft Azure as key enterprise cloud management system Don't blame Windows 8 for PC slowdown; Apple hit, too Report: Microsoft may also make smart watches Dell remains committed to Windows RT Microsoft amends security update after reports of system errors Windows 8 Update: Gartner, IDC diverge in blame game Microsoft urges Windows 7 users to uninstall 'Blue Screen of Death' patch Windows XP's looming retirement won't shake PC business out of sales funk WHITE PAPER: Condusiv (Formerly Diskeeper) Guide to 50% Faster VMs - No Hardware Required For administrators seeking to increase performance in their virtual environment without investing in more hardware, this white paper outlines how I/O optimization technologies deliver performance at a fraction of the cost of hardware for applications with the heaviest workloads. Read more. Read Now! Cisco extends Microsoft support in data center portfolio Cisco last week extended its data center product line to support Microsoft's Windows Server 2012 hypervisor and VM management features to more tightly align their respective data center and cloud architectures for joint customers. Read More 8 ways Microsoft could improve Windows 8 Windows 8 improves on Windows 7 in several areas, such as the File Explorer, the File History tool, and an overall speedier-feeling performance in the Desktop environment. Still, after using and tinkering with it a lot, there are several things that could use improvement. Here is our wish list of things we'd love to see in an update or service pack for Windows 8. Read More New services bolster Microsoft Azure as key enterprise cloud management system Microsoft is pushing Azure cloud service to the 5,000 attendees at its management conference this week, encouraging them to take advantage of the system now for specific tasks but to keep in mind that it fits into a full-blown hybrid-cloud framework that may become more attractive to them over time. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP 2012 HP Cyber Risk Report Gain insight into the top vulnerability trends, web application vulnerabilities, mobile application security, as well as what to look for in the year ahead to keep your enterprise secure. Learn more. Don't blame Windows 8 for PC slowdown; Apple hit, too Don't blame Windows 8 for plummeting PC sales, a retail analyst at NPD Group said today. Read More Report: Microsoft may also make smart watches Microsoft is working on designs for a touch-enabled smart watch, joining a number of other large competitors like Samsung Electronics and Apple who are said to be working on similar devices, a newspaper reported. Read More Dell remains committed to Windows RT Dell remains committed to Microsoft's Windows RT, despite the poor market reception to the OS and a decline in prices of related tablets. Read More WHITE PAPER: Netscout Systems Inc. Good APM Practices Get Results According to NetForecast's survey, enterprises with application performance management (APM) best practices benchmark scores above six on a ten-point scale experience 75% better results in critical areas. This research paper reveals the survey results as well as discusses the best practices for APM. Learn More. Microsoft amends security update after reports of system errors Microsoft has amended a security update containing a patch that reportedly caused errors in some third-party software. Read More Windows 8 Update: Gartner, IDC diverge in blame game The problem with Windows 8 sales isn't Windows 8, it's Windows Phone 8, says a Gartner analyst. Read More Microsoft urges Windows 7 users to uninstall 'Blue Screen of Death' patch Microsoft today urged Windows 7 users to uninstall a patch shipped earlier this week that has crashed customer's PCs and crippled the machines with endless reboots. Read More Windows XP's looming retirement won't shake PC business out of sales funk But Microsoft is likely to reap more revenue from the disappearance of XP than will system builders, as many customers will do in-place upgrades to Windows 7 on current hardware. Read More
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