Chris Bowen's Blog : Windows

Free Antivirus Protection with Microsoft Security Essentials

cbowen — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:15:29 GMT

A short and simple post…

Need antivirus and antimalware protection? Want it for free? Then download Microsoft Security Essentials now:

Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

Microsoft Security Essentials is a free* download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. It’s easy to tell if your PC is secure — when you’re green, you’re good. It’s that simple.

-Chris

Windows 7 Incubation Week Boston – October 5

cbowen — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:39:03 GMT

After other successful Microsoft BizSpark Incubation Weeks, it’s good to have another coming to the Boston area.

Microsoft BizSaprk Incubation Week Boston will be from October 5th through the 9th at the Microsoft Technology Center in Waltham, MA.

This will be an opportunity for BizSpark startups to learn about and develop with new Windows 7 features, get coaching from guest speakers and experts, and generate some awareness for your efforts.

If you’re interested, there’s a brief window of opportunity remaining to nominate your team to participate, so contact Sanjay Jain right away. See Sanjay’s post for full details.

-Chris

Launch Event in Boston on October 5 – Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange 2010

cbowen — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:29:48 GMT

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 (click the tabs to switch events). Of course the content will be excellent, but as an added bonus, attendees will get a copy of Windows 7!

Developer Session (AM)

Windows 7 Track

Optimizing Your Application For Windows 7
Creating New And Exciting Users Experiences – Part 1
Creating New And Exciting Users Experiences – Part 2

Windows Server 2008 R2 Track

Windows Server 2008 R2, What’s New and What’s Changed
Windows Server 2008 R2, Build Solutions that Scale Beyond 64 Processors
Windows Server 2008 R2, Enterprise Network Solutions

IT Pro Session (PM)

Windows 7 Track

Introducing Windows 7 and the Windows Optimized Desktop
Make People Productive Anywhere with Windows 7 and the Windows Optimized Desktop
Manage Risks through Enhanced Security and Control with Windows 7 and the Windows Optimized Desktop
Streamlining Deployment of Windows 7

Windows Server 2008 R2 Track

What's in Windows Server 2008 R2 for IT Administrators: A Technical Overview Part 1
What's in Windows Server 2008 R2 for IT Administrators: A Technical Overview Part 2
New Server Deployment and Migration
Windows Server 2008 R2 Virtualization Technologies-- Saving IT Costs

Exchange 2010 Track

Introducing Exchange Server 2010
Exchange 2010 Voice Mail enabled by Unified Messaging
Exchange 2010 High Availability and Storage
Exchange 2010 Archiving and Retention

Full details and registration are on the Boston event homepage.

IT Pro Tiki Hut Tour – Spring 2009

cbowen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:39:55 GMT

Are you an IT pro looking for the latest on the Windows roadmap including details on Windows 7? My colleague Blain Barton, from the much warmer state of Florida, has posted details of the free IT Pro Tiki Hut Tour, spanning the eastern US this spring:

Get ready for Spring and join our local TechNet Events team to discuss the Windows Client OS Roadmap - Why Windows Vista is an important foundation for Windows 7. We’ll discuss security and application compatibility, as well as look at the new features of the Windows 7 Beta, presentations and demos delivered live by experienced IT Pros.

Each stop features three sessions:

Moving to the Modern OS Roadmap
Windows Security and Application/Driver Compatibility
Windows 7 Beta Sneak Peek

The tour makes 10 stops from April to June, and is coming to Waltham, MA on April 28th from 6-9 PM, and you can register here.

-Chris