Articles from 2009
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2009
Court Orders Microsoft to Remove Custom XML from Word After Patent Loss
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that Microsoft Word infringes on a patent held by i4i, a Canadian software company, forcing Microsoft to modify its flagship word processing software. The...
Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP to Receive Browser Choice Screen Update in EEA
Microsoft is rolling out a new browser choice screen for Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and even the long-unsupported Windows XP in the European Economic Area (EEA). This move comes as part of...
Windows 7 RTM Printing Issue: Manual Fix for Large Page Documents
Windows 7 RTM (Release to Manufacturing) users have long encountered a frustrating printing limitation when attempting to print large page documents. This known issue affects high-resolution printing...
Active Directory Federation Services 2.0 RC: Enhanced Security and Interoperability for Windows
Microsoft has released the Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) 2.0 Release Candidate (RC), marking a significant milestone in identity and access management for Windows environments. This...
Windows 7 Revitalizes Aging XP PCs: A Cost-Effective Upgrade for Businesses
Windows 7 has emerged as a surprising savior for businesses clinging to their aging Windows XP machines, offering a performance boost that makes these legacy systems feel new again. As Microsoft...
SyncToy 2.1: The Forgotten PowerToy for File Synchronization in Windows
Microsoft's SyncToy 2.1 remains one of the most useful yet underappreciated PowerToys for Windows users needing robust file synchronization. This free utility, originally designed for Windows XP but...
Windows Embedded Partner Program Marks 10 Years of Innovation in IoT and Enterprise Solutions
The Windows Embedded Partner Program has reached a significant milestone, celebrating its 10th anniversary as a cornerstone of Microsoft's embedded systems ecosystem. This global initiative has...