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Announcements: the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program and Windows 7 Pricing
New from Brandon over at the Windows team blog on the Windows 7 upgrade program. Windows 7 is coming on October 22, 2009. For customers in certain markets, here's an easy way to get it fast and save a bundle: Pre-order a Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for $49 or a Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for $99 at th

Your questions: what do I like about Windows 7? Windows Easy Transfer for migrating your life to a n
A quick post during a break in the day, as I've been executing a clean install on my PC with Windows 7 Release Candidate OS, and that means I have to transfer my settings and files.  Windows Easy Transfer simplifies the process. As noted here on the Engineering 7 blog about the upgrade experience, I have great appreciation for the clean installation of the OS and how

Preview: Windows 7 Application Compatibility Roundtable Springboard Series Discussion Highlights
New on the Springboard Series Blog, highlights from the latest Virtual Roundtable on Application Compatibility for Windows 7. I'm looking forward to having the full programme posted online.           Video: VRT Promo Missed it? Well, here is a promo video of some of the highl

Announcement: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta now available
The Windows Security Essentials beta is now available for download on a new Microsoft site dedicated to Security Essentials. Windows Security Essentials will replace Windows Live OneCare. The new software package will provide a basic level of antimalware and virus protection, defenses against worms, Trojan horses, rootkits and spyware. What is Microsoft Security Essentials You're too busy to spend a lot of time worrying about protecting your PC. With Microsoft Security Essentials Beta, you get high-quality protection against viruses and spyware, including Trojans, worms and other malicious softw

Of interest: Windows Home Server for Home Office and Small Office
A quick note, as I have been way too busy prepping for a slew of work this month… New on Microsoft.com: a new site dedicated to Windows Home Server for small businesses, " to organize and safeguard your work for up to 10 computers."   Windows Home Server for Home Office and Small Office Tags: announcements,