Microsoft Windows software
Microsoft Windows is the most successful and ubiquitous enterprise software product ever created, and its future developments affect nearly every IT manager in some way. Browse all the latest news and analysis about Microsoft Windows software and the issues around buying, implementing and delivering benefits from Windows.
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14 May 2026
CMA launches investigation into Microsoft business software
The CMA says it will investigate whether Microsoft’s product bundles, product integration and default settings are anti-competitive Continue Reading
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12 May 2026
Microsoft releases rare zero-day free Patch Tuesday update
No zero-day flaws were addressed in May’s Patch Tuesday update but as usual there is much for admins to chew over in the coming days Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2006
Rural Payments Agency project failed after IT system costs spiralled
Delays in implementing a bespoke IT system led to the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) failing to pay subsidies to farmers on time, according to a National Audit Office report. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2006
New Microsoft Word zero-day exploit discovered
Trojan.MDropper-Q is exploiting a vulnerability in Microsoft's word-processing application that could allow attackers to take control of certain machines. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2006
Twelve Microsoft fixes coming on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft Tuesday will release a dozen new security bulletins for its Windows and Office products, likely including fixes for several outstanding PowerPoint flaws. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2006
Security Bytes: ISS warns of new Microsoft Windows flaw
Attackers could exploit the latest Microsoft Windows flaw to crash vulnerable machines and Symantec fixes a Brightmail AntiSpam flaw. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2006
Critical flaws found in Excel, Flash Player
FrSIRT says holes in Microsoft's spreadsheet program and Adobe's media player could allow attackers to take control of affected machines and initiate malicious commands. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2006
Inside MSRC: Debunking Excel exploits
Microsoft's Christopher Budd puts the magnifying glass to Microsoft's July bulletinsand says one alleged Excel exploit isn't what it seems. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2005
Out-of-cycle IE patch may be imminent
Microsoft may release a critical Internet Explorer fix before the next Patch Tuesday, amid reports that malicious code is targeting a memory corruption flaw. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2005
Users look for value boost from Microsoft licence rejig
Software Assurance needs to offer better support, say IT directors Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2005
PING with Karen Worstell
The Microsoft CISO discusses how she keeps Redmond and its products secure. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2005
Windows vulnerable to LAND attack
Security researchers say this type of attack leaves enterprise customers of popular Windows products open to a denial of service. There is good news, though. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2004
Latest worm uses IM to lure victims
A version of the worm which spread from infected Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) web servers in June has been... Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2000
Pathway and the Post Office: the lessons learned
The infamous 1996-1999 Pathway project aimed to computerise the nation’s post offices and tackle benefit fraud. But 18 months... Continue Reading
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