A recently discovered vulnerability in Internet Explorer has the potential for an attacker to take remote control of an exploited machine. This vulnerability lies within ActiveX video controls. Microsoft recommends disabling ActiveX support (or at least use ActiveX controls with caution). This only effects XP & 2003 users (possibly 2000, I’m not sure) using IE […]
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32bit & 64bit versions of Windows 7 7264 are now available on the torrent sites. These builds were compiled on June 22nd. Since we are now deep into the RTM-Escrow branch, the Beta & RC keys don’t work anymore. No problem! Just rearm the activation. The details of the builds are as follows: 32-bit Windows
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In case you were not aware, Microsoft has been working on a new free antivirus program to replace their OneCare security product. This program was codenamed “Morro” but has recently been announced as “Microsoft Security Essentials”. While the public beta was limited to 75,000 people, the installer was quickly mirrored elsewhere, so here is a
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If you haven’t heard, you can now pre-order your copy of Windows 7 Home Premium & Professional Upgrade for a discounted price. Visit this Microsoft page for retailers making this available. I almost purchased a Professional upgrade for myself until I saw the recent TechNet discount that offers a 1 yr subscription for only $250,
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The title says it all. Windows 7 is being released to OEMs on July 13th and MSDN/TechNet soon after (if not the same day). source
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I’m Drew Green, from Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. I’m an avid technology fan and a Sr. Client Systems Administrator at a local technology services provider. I’m a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator as well as A+, Network+ and Security+ certified. At WindowsNext.info, you’ll find information pertaining to the new and upcoming releases of Microsoft Windows, as