Windows XP

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• Why a Windows security scan is not enough to protect your workstations

  A traditional Windows security scan may lure IT into complacency about desktop vulnerabilities, so look at four areas to beef up Windows security.17 May 2013

• Using EMET to harden Windows XP and other legacy applications

  Expert Michael Cobb details how using EMET, a free tool from Microsoft, can harden Windows XP and other legacy applications.17 May 2013

• Microsoft addresses legacy apps with Windows 8 app compatibility tools

  New operating systems are always accompanied by compatibility concerns. Windows 8 app compatibility is no different, or is it?15 May 2013

• With Windows XP security updates ending, enterprises must plan ahead

  With Windows XP security updates ending in 2014, organizations still running the venerable Microsoft OS should start making transition plans.11 Apr 2013

• With Windows XP security updates ending, enterprises must plan ahead

  With Windows XP security updates ending in 2014, organizations still running the venerable Microsoft OS should start making transition plans.11 Apr 2013

• Securing Windows systems with Microsoft's free Attack Surface Analyzer

  Attack Surface Analyzer, free Microsoft software, takes snapshots of Windows systems, giving admins a view into potential security vulnerabilities.11 Apr 2013

• Windows XP migration delayed even as Microsoft prepares to pull the plug on support

  Microsoft will end Windows XP support in 2014, but IT cites costs, app compatibility as reasons to delay migrating Windows XP to Windows 7 or 8.10 Apr 2013

• How Windows XP end of life will affect your desktop applications

  It's time to get rid of XP, but there are some ways to keep desktop applications running smoothly despite the upcoming Windows XP end of life.05 Apr 2013

• Microsoft hints at Windows Blue agenda, speeds Windows updates

  Microsoft finally acknowledges Windows Blue, but is not forthcoming with details on the initiative's operating system updates.28 Mar 2013

• How to delete a file or folder when the Windows path is too long

  Our expert answers a question on how to delete a file or folder when its Windows file name is beyond the Windows path length limit.26 Mar 2013

• Lack of enterprise Windows 8 app development tools complicates upgrades

  Companies considering a move to the latest Windows OS may have to delay upgrades due to a lack of enterprise Windows 8 app development tools.21 Mar 2013

• IT shops put off Windows XP migration to Windows 7, Windows 8

  Enterprise IT needs to begin Windows XP migrations to Windows 7 because the product's lifecycle ends in 2014.19 Mar 2013

• Windows 8 adoption in enterprises hinges on UI acceptance, devices

  Microsoft Windows 8 hasn't been as beloved out of the gate as Windows 7 was for a number of reasons, including the touch-centric user interface.07 Jan 2013

• IT plays waiting game with Windows 8 application support

  Windows 8 sales sputter as businesses wait for third-party software to be certified on Microsoft's new operating system.26 Nov 2012

• New RackStation, My Book Studio offerings for SMB storage needs

  This week, Synology shows off its latest RackStation product and Western Digital offers up its new My Book Studio external drive lineup for SMBs.16 Nov 2012

• Best practices for Windows XP to Windows 7 migration stragglers

  IT shops belatedly moving from Windows XP to Windows 7 should have a Windows migration plan that deals with apps, data and potential problems.13 Nov 2012

• Windows XP end of support: What are the risks for users?

  As the Windows XP end of support nears, see what IT admins should do to prepare for the end of life of Microsoft's venerable OS.06 Nov 2012

• Tips to explain Windows 8 upgrade rationale to customers

  Expert advice for VARs looking to explain Windows 8 upgrade options to customers and combat objections to the new Windows OS.23 Oct 2012

• How to resolve Windows file-sharing problems

  Windows file sharing isn't as easy as it sounds. Our expert explains how to deal with different OS versions, classic problems and Windows HomeGroup.23 Oct 2012

• IT evaluates options as Google Apps Internet Explorer 8 support ends

  Google says older browsers don't have the chops to support Google Apps anymore. IE8 and Windows XP shops may want to choose a new browser or OS.19 Sep 2012