Microsoft, in their infinite wisdom, has imposed much stricter licensing controls in Windows Server 2008 and beyond. This is in an effort to stem the flow of piracy, which is probably pretty rampant in some communities. To help combat these evil forces in the world, Microsoft introduced Volume Activation 2.0....
1. Create a folder anywhere and name it:GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}2. Click on the control panel looking icon that the folder turns into.3. Have fun!You can also rename a new folder as well and paste in the string above.
Unfortunately at this time VMware does not support the vSphere client or vCenter on Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2. If you try and launch the client you will get:Error parsing the server "SERVER IP" "clients.xml" file. Login will continue, contact your system administratorThere are many threads over on the...
Microsoft is hosting a few 'launch' events later this year for Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 and Exchange 2010. If you register and attend, you get a free copy of Windows 7 (Professional?). See this link for all the dates and locations.
Physical DVDs are old technology, slow, and subject to scratches. USB sticks are cheap, fast, and very portable. So why not install your operating system from a USB stick? Well there's nothing to stop you, assuming BIOS support for booting from USB. The steps are pretty darn easy, and it...
Technet and MSDN subscribers will be able to download and obtain product keys for Windows 7 tomorrow, August 6th. Warm up your DSL modems and get ready to download gigabytes of ISOs! If you also want to grab Windows Server 2008 R2, Technet and MSDN subscribers will have to wait...
Many sources are citing July 13, 2009 as the RTM date for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2. Even more exciting is that TechNet, MSDN, and enterprise customers will likely get access to the RTM code that day or shortly after. So no need to wait until October 22 to...
Microsoft finally released their final (non-beta) versions of IntelliType and IntelliPoint 7.0 for Windows 7. You can download them directly from the links below.IntelliType 7 64-bitIntelliPoint 7 64-bit
Get the new Windows 7 64-bit ATI drivers here. Version 9.6, released on 6/14/2009.
So it's official, the planned launch date of Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 is October 22, 2009! Windows 7 will come in six varities: Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise. According to a Microsoft blog the RTM code will be available to partners the second half...