I am Microsoftie 4 ever (18+ years) working in Windows Services and Content team in the UK, my blog is mainly focused on the Windows family of products and trying to provide help pointers and resources for customers on our products.
Applies to computers that are running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008.
“When you start a computer that is running Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Windows Server 2008 Service Pack (SP2), the computer stops responding and appears to hang at the "Applying User Settings" or "Applying Computer Settings" stage of the logon process.”
Read more and get the hotfix at
A computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 stops responding and hangs at the "Applying User Settings" stage of the logon process
Rob
Just wanted to highlight this latest KB (KB2607712)
“Install this update to resolve an issue which requires an update to the certificate revocation list on Windows systems and to keep your systems certificate list up to date.”
Read more at the Kb Article
Microsoft Security Advisory: Fraudulent digital certificates could allow spoofing
and more detailed info for It professionals
The new redesigned and updated Windows Live SkyDrive site is available at http://explore.live.com/skydrive with a much improved Help Center
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This weeks great images in the bing dynamic Windows 7 theme feature Casares in Spain, Happisburgh in England a Hummingbird in Costa Rica and Rock islands in Micronesia
The white village of Casares, Spain
Sea walls built off the coast of Happisburgh, England
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) sitting in nest./Manuel Antonio National Park, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America
The fantastic formations of the Rock Islands, a chain of over seventy small islets in the island nation of Palau in Micronesia, 20 miles south of the capital city of Koror.
Get new pictures on your desktop everyday with the Bing dynamic theme for Windows 7
One quick note when you download this theme you will see a message like
make sure you select the Download Attachments option.
Gears of War 3 Launch theme
“Celebrate the launch of the latest installment in the Gears of War series for Xbox 360 with this free Windows 7 theme, featuring glorious images from the savage, fantastical world of the all-new Gears of War 3”
Download the Gears of War 3 Launch theme
Gears of War 3 Delta Squad theme
“These characters are as tough as they come. Marcus Fenix, Dominic Santiago, and the other heroes of Delta Squad come to life on your Windows 7 desktop with this free theme for Gears of War 3. “
Download the Gears of War 3 Delta Squad theme
Please note that: The game Gears of War 3, from which the images in this theme were taken, is not classified as suitable for young children. This game is rated M for Mature.
If you a re a fan of Gears of War then why don’t you also check out other Gears of War themes from earlier versions of the game.
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Get more details and how to install the Windows Developer Preview
Is a question I get asked frequently, and in reality it is quite a simple think to do
“A restore point is a representation of a stored state of your computer's system files. You can use a restore point to restore your computer's system files to an earlier point in time. Restore points are automatically created by System Restore weekly and when System Restore detects the beginning of a change to your computer, such as when you install a program or a driver.”
1. Akrapovic Morsus theme
“A vision of perfection in titanium, stainless steel, and carbon fiber, the Morsus is a high-end custom motorcycle from the manufacturing company founded by Slovenian racer Igor Akrapovic. See it in all its gleaming glory in this free theme for Windows 7 desktops”
Download the Akrapovic Morsus theme
2. Fruit Ninja theme
“The curiously addictive fruit-slicing game: You've got it on your phone, you've got it for your Xbox Kinect, now get Fruit Ninja on your desktop with this free theme for Windows 7. And watch out for those bombs. Learn more about Fruit Ninja for Xbox Kinect.”
Download the Fruit Ninja theme
3. Nordic Landscapes theme
“An icy clear northern light falls on ocean cliffs, verdant mountain landscapes, glass-like alpine lakes, wild rivers, and other scenes of natural Nordic beauty are featured in this free theme for Windows 7.”
Download Nordic Landscapes theme
with this Microsoft Fixit
Read more about it at the support Kb article (KB972034) including how you can fixit the problem yourself
Download Chocolate theme for Windows 7
“Mmmmm, chocolate … chocolate-covered caramels, apricots dipped in chocolate, rich chocolaty desserts sculpted by a master chef; dark chocolate, milk chocolate, creamy chocolate, chocolate in all its luscious glory. A free theme for your Windows 7 desktop”