Windows desktop operating systems

Microsoft's Windows operating system is easily the dominant OS on corporate desktops and laptops. Learn how to boost the performance of Windows machines and enhance Windows ... More about Windows desktop operating systems

Recent Definitions

• AppX file

  - AppX is the application distribution file format that was introduced with Microsoft Windows 8.

• desktop personalization

  - Desktop personalization is the process of adjusting the look, feel and organization of a Windows end-user experience.

• Windows Imaging Format (WIM)

  - The Windows Imaging Format (or WIM) is used for the creation and distribution of disk image files.

Highlights

• Q&A: Microsoft's Erwin Visser discloses Windows 8 mobile strategy

• Q&A: Microsoft's Erwin Visser on Windows 8.1 updates, security

• Telerik updates Windows 8 app development tools

More Windows desktop operating systems Topics

• Alternative operating systems

• Microsoft Windows Vista operating system

• Microsoft Windows XP Pro

• Windows legacy operating systems

• Microsoft Windows 7 operating system

• Microsoft Windows 8 operating system

Enterprise application management

The application management section of our site focuses on managing Microsoft Windows applications like Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office on desktop machines. Your users use... More about Enterprise application management

Recent Definitions

• Microsoft Office 2013 (MS Office 2013)

  - Microsoft Office 2013 is a suite of office productivity applications used in homes and businesses of all sizes.

• application monitoring (app monitoring)

  - Application monitoring, also called application performance monitoring, is an area of information technology (IT) that...

• application manager (app manager)

  - An application manager (app manager) is programming for overseeing the installation, patching and updating and perhaps access o...

Highlights

• Q&A: Microsoft's Erwin Visser discloses Windows 8 mobile strategy

• Telerik updates Windows 8 app development tools

• Microsoft ADK for Windows 8.1 arms IT with Windows deployment tools

More Enterprise application management Topics

• Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE)

• Windows mobile device management

• Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems security management

Keeping Windows desktop systems protected and secure is an ongoing battle. Learn about security management issues, including updates and alerts for Microsoft Windows Vista, XP a... More about Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems security management

Recent Definitions

• desktop personalization

  - Desktop personalization is the process of adjusting the look, feel and organization of a Windows end-user experience.

• prefetch folder (PF)

  - A Windows prefetch folder is a specific location within Windows XP and later computers that contains a series of small files detailing the startup ...

• stack overflow

  - A stack overflow is an undesirable condition in which a particular computer program tries to use more memory space than the call stack has available. In pro...

Highlights

• Q&A: Microsoft's Erwin Visser on Windows 8.1 updates, security

• Whitelisting can complement Windows 8 malware removal and prevention

• Microsoft ADK for Windows 8.1 arms IT with Windows deployment tools

More Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems security management Topics

• Network intrusion detection and prevention and malware removal

• Patches, alerts and critical updates

• Endpoint security management tools

• User passwords and network permissions

Microsoft Windows hardware, including laptop and notebook reviews

Keeping up with hardware trends for your Windows desktop in the enterprise is a must-do. Read our laptop and notebook reviews, and check out articles on Windows hardware, includ... More about Microsoft Windows hardware, including laptop and notebook reviews

Recent Definitions

• Surface (Microsoft Surface tablet)

  - Surface is a line of tablet computers from Microsoft. Surface tablets will have a 10.6-inch wide display and come with USB sup...

• desktop gadget

  - A desktop gadget is a software widget, or a small application, that is designed to sit on a user's desktop screen in much the same way that apps reside on s...

• desktop computer

  - A desktop computer is a personal computer that is designed to fit conveniently on top of a typical office desk.

Highlights

• Windows 8 Companion Subscription License may lower BYOD costs

• How to license Windows RT tablets connecting to a virtual desktop

• Microsoft Surface RT vs. Surface Pro: Only one is really Windows