Despite efforts from Microsoft over the years to simplify its software licensing for businesses, a new analyst report said it's …
Microsoft confirms some critical unpatched bugs
Microsoft has confirmed that a bug in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and the release candidates of Windows 7 and …
Microsoft: Patching Windows 2000 'infeasible'
Microsoft took the unusual step and skipped patching one of the vulnerabilities addressed in its monthly security update, saying that …
Microsoft patches critical MP3 flaw
This Patch Tuesday fixes from Microsoft include six critical bulletins that head off potential attacks involving poisoned media files and …
Microsoft rivals to purchase 22 patents to defend Linux
A group of Linux proponents will purchase patents formerly held by Microsoft in an effort to defend distributors of the …
Appeals court grants Microsoft reprieve in Word case
A federal appeals court late granted Microsoft's request to suspend an injunction that would have barred the company from selling …
Microsoft: Cyber-crooks exploiting unpatched IIS bug
Microsoft says that cyber-criminals are starting to exploit an unpatched bug in its IIS server software that was made public …
Microsoft to add 'Ping' to Bing to share search results
Microsoft is testing a new feature called “Bing & Ping” for its Bing search engine that allows people to share …
Microsoft to deliver five critical Windows patches
Microsoft said it will deliver five security updates on coming Tuesday, all affecting Windows and all ranked “critical,” the company's …
VMware says Microsoft 'shenanigans' led to new VMworld restrictions
VMware has defended its decision to place new restrictions on sponsors and exhibitors at this year’s VMworld conference, blaming the …
Microsoft IIS Servers Vulnerable to FTP Attack
A critical flaw in the FTP component of Microsoft Internet Information Service (IIS) can allow an attacker to execute malicious …
Microsoft promises patch for critical Web server bug
Microsoft said it is working on a patch for a bug in its popular Web server software, but it's unlikely …
Microsoft discounts Windows 7 for small businesses
Mimicking the discounts it has been offering to consumers, Microsoft Corp.said that it will temporarily discount upgrades to Windows 7 …
Microsoft: Upgrade Messenger or else
Microsoft will force an upgrade on users of its Windows Live Messenger instant messaging software in September to plug a …
Microsoft to miss target date for Office Web Apps preview
Microsoft Corp. will miss its target date for releasing a technical preview of Office Web Apps, the Web-based versions of …
Dell, HP back Microsoft in Word legal battle
Dell Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co., the world's two largest computer makers, have sided with Microsoft in its appeal of a …
Microsoft starts serving IE8 upgrade to enterprises
As promised more than a month ago, Microsoft Corp. began pushing Internet Explorer 8 to enterprises via Windows Server Update …
Microsoft: Word patent ruling, injunction 'miscarriage of justice'
Microsoft Corp.'s lawyers late yesterday said the verdict that awarded a Canadian developer nearly $300 million in damages and resulted …
Microsoft, Citrix no longer sponsoring VMworld after dustup with VMware
Microsoft and Citrix are not sponsoring next week's VMworld virtualization conference and are maintaining only a limited presence at the …
Microsoft ships SP2 for Exchange 2007
Microsoft made available for download Service Pack 2 for Exchange Server 2007, which includes new auditing, backup and directory tools. …