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WinRE in Windows 2008 R2

Windows RE is an extensible recovery platform based on Windows Preinstallation Environment
(Windows PE). Windows RE is a partial version of the OS and includes a set of tools that you
can use to perform system recoveries along with a backup that you created earlier using
Windows Server backup. Windows RE also includes a basic image recovery mechanism
leveraging Windows Setup, helping OEMs and corporations provide system recovery with
minimal effort.

The following document will provide some basic information about using WinRE on 2008 R2 + Windows 7.
Download – http://www.plexuk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/winre-WS08R2.pdf

Be Part of Windows History, Host a Windows 7 Launch Party!

I’m sure that you’ll all excited about the official launch of Windows 7, well now you can celebrate it in style.

Windows 7 Launch party sign-ups are now open across the world! Chosen hosts will receive a free, signature edition of Windows 7 Ultimate!
Host slots are limited – so sign up early!

Go here to sign up: http://www.houseparty.com/windows7

Windows 7 Trial

Welcome to the Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial. It is designed specifically for IT Professionals, so that you can test your software and hardware on a final version of the product. In addition, it provides the opportunity for you to become more familiar with the key improvements over previous versions of the Windows operating system, and experience firsthand how Windows 7 can make your PC environment more productive, secure, and manageable.

Link – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/cc442495.aspx?ITPID=wtcfeed

18 cool things Windows 7 does that Vista doesn’t

From Windows 3.1 to Windows Vista, the Windows operating system has taken many giant leaps. And while Vista received a lukewarm reception from some users, Windows 7 is likely to be remembered for addressing those criticisms.

In fact, there aren’t many changes to the overall look of Windows 7 when compared to Windows Vista. Instead, Microsoft seems to have paid attention to the feedback it received and created an OS that is not only stable, but also very capabl

Link – http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/18-cool-things-windows-7-does-that-vista-doesn-t-628892

Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP2 released!

indows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 2 (WSUS 3.0 SP2) delivers updates to corporate environments from Microsoft Update. This release adds new features and fixes issues found since the release of the product.

WSUS 3.0 SP2 delivers important customer-requested management, stability, and performance improvements. Some of the features and improvements include the following:

  • Integration with Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Support for the BranchCache feature in Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 clients.
  • Compliance Report
  • Windows Update Agent (WUA) offers a collection of performance enhancements, user experience improvements, and bug fixes software updates.

Download – http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a206ae20-2695-436c-9578-3403a7d46e40#tm

Windows Live Movie Maker – get it now

Microsoft has taken the wraps of Windows Live Movie Maker, “the the one-minute way to turn photos and videos into great-looking movies that are easy to share — for free”.  You can download Windows Live Essentials now and get the new Movie Maker (and what appears to be some bug fixes for the other WL applications, no real signs of Wave 4 yet).

Windows Live Movie Maker – get it now

Microsoft has taken the wraps of Windows Live Movie Maker, “the the one-minute way to turn photos and videos into great-looking movies that are easy to share — for free”.  You can download Windows Live Essentials now and get the new Movie Maker (and what appears to be some bug fixes for the other WL applications, no real signs of Wave 4 yet).

Windows Live Movie Maker Review

When Microsoft launched the “wave 3” version of its Windows Live Essentials suite back in January (see my review), one big piece of the puzzle was missing: Windows Live Movie Maker, a major reworking of the underappreciated but excellent Windows Movie Maker application from Windows XP days (see my review of Movie Maker 2), was still woefully incomplete and in beta form.

Link – http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/wlmm.asp

Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange 2010

From September through November, launch events for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange 2010 are happening across the US. 

Boston’s launch event will be on October 5th at the AMC Boston Common 19. (Other regional stops are NYC on October 20 and Philly on September 28.)

The event will feature content for developers and IT pros. Of course the content will be excellent, but as an added bonus, attendees will get a copy of Windows 7!

Link – http://blogs.msdn.com/cbowen/archive/2009/08/15/launch-event-in-boston-on-october-5-windows-7-windows-server-2008-r2-and-exchange-2010.aspx

Two new Windows Live services coming soon: Documents and Devices

Our friend Picturepan2 from LiveSino.net has discovered two new services coming soon to Windows Live Wave 4: Windows Live Documents and Windows Live Devices. Here’s a screenshot showing the two new services added to the header of an internal testing website:

Windows Live Documents and Devices

Link – http://liveside.net/main/archive/2009/08/08/two-new-windows-live-services-coming-soon-documents-and-devices.aspx

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