Microsoft Watch

Opinion: When Microsoft made the newest version of its Windows Media Player available for download recently, I decided to put it through its paces with my extensive media library.

Getting Around IE 7 App Problems

Getting Around IE 7 App Problems

Microsoft Shows Off the New Vista and 2007 Office System Boxes

Microsoft has just released the first pictures of the new and redesigned packaging for Windows Vista and 2007 Office System.

Microsoft Releases Financial Management Software For Startups

Microsoft has released its financial management software designed for early startups and home-based businesses. The product, Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2007, is desktop software that can be downloaded at no cost.

Windows Media Player 11 Hits The Street

Microsoft has released the final version of Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP, which brings a new user interface; greater online store integration, and improved navigation for larger music libraries.

Microsoft Watch Redesign

Microsoft Watch Redesign

Supreme Court To Hear Microsoft Patent Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Oct. 27 to hear an appeal by Microsoft that revolves around whether the Redmond, Wash. based software maker is liable for damages overseas for infringing a software patent owned by AT&T.

Microsoft's Earnings Come In at the 'High End'

Microsoft reported earnings that were at the high end of its expectations for the first quarter of its fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, on the back of strong demand for Xbox 360 consoles and SQL Server 2005.

With Vista Clock Ticking, Timing Is Everything

Some are hoping that Microsoft will delay the consumer release of the new operating system so as not to damage the hardware ecosystem that exists around it.

OEMs Unveil Their Windows Vista Upgrade Plans

The leading OEMs have unveiled their Vista upgrade plans, and so far Dell is the only vendor planning to charge some customers who buy certain PCs this holiday season for the move.