Category Archives: Server 2008

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Release Candidate

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Nerd

It’s here!!!   For all you chomping at the bit to get SP1, Microsoft has released the Release Candidate, so the final version should be out soon.  For you early adopters, here’s the link.

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Protect your PC – Disable AutoPlay

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Nerd

Windows 7 disables the AutoPlay feature which has been abused by malware (like Conficker). Now, Microsoft provides this same functionality for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. Download Disable AutoPlay for Windows Update for Windows … Continue reading →

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Vista & Server 2008 Service Pack 2 released

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Nerd

Microsoft released Service Pack 2 today for Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (all versions).  With performance enhancements, and other bug fixes, this is a must have update.  Make sure  you have Service Pack 1 installed already, as it is … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Hyper-V is now available!

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Nerd

Download here: English | Chinese Traditional (ZH-TW) | All Other Languages Click to view licensing terms Licensing Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 is a stand-alone product that will be available via the Microsoft Download Center free of charge. … Continue reading →

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Update: (Free: Server, Visual Studio, and SQL 2008)

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Nerd

I told you back in Janurary about Microsoft giving away Server 2008, SQL server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008 at the lauch events. Well, I went last week to the Launch in Charlotte NC, and it’s true! Plus, as a … Continue reading →

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Windows Server 2008 – It’s RTM!

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Nerd

Microsoft has released Windows Server 2008 to manufacturing today. 

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Free: Server, Visual Studio, and SQL 2008

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Nerd

Want to score a free copy of Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, and SQL server 2008?  Me too!  Microsoft is launching it’s "Heroes Happen Here" campaign, and giving away all three titles to those who attend.  The events will … Continue reading →

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