Microsoft have released the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (SP1): Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows® 7 with SP1 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on computers that are running Windows Server® 2008 R2, Windows Server® 2008, or Windows Server® 2003, from a [...]
Read moreWindows 7 Service Pack 1 – Installation Failure ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED(0×80070005)
When Windows 7 Service Pack 1 was made available last week, I eagerly downloaded it and then attempted to install it on my laptop, at which it failed. The error message was not particularly helpful either. So following the instructions, I disabled my anti-virus and repeated the process, but once again I received ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED(0×80070005). Having [...]
Read moreWindows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 SP1 Resources and Information.
Wednesday evening (16th February) saw the release to TechNet and MSDN, the RTM binaries for Service Pack 1. Next week (February 22nd) will see the general availabilty of Service Pack 1. Information that is relevant to Service Pack 1 is documented below. Documentation. Deployment Guide for Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 and Windows 7 with SP1 Hotfixes and [...]
Read moreWindows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Release Candidate–now available.
Microsoft have today delivered the first release candidate (RC) for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Service Pack 1 is slated for release in early 2011 but there is no confirmed date. The Service Pack can be downloaded here and the associated documentation can be downloaded here. The document “Windows 7 and Windows Server [...]
Read moreDetails emerge of Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 1
Earlier today details emerged around the features of Exchange 2010 Service Pack 1. “Service Pack 1 will include fixes and tweaks in areas you’ve helped us identify, including a roll-up of the roll-ups we’ve released to date. I also wanted to flag some of the feature enhancements we’re excited to bring to you with Service Pack 1 including: [...]
Read moreWindows XP SP2 – The end is nigh.
This year there are a few versions of Windows which will go out of support. If you continue to use these version of Windows beware; it is effectively be the same as driving a Ford Capri around town; it works, everyone of a certain age knows what it is, but good luck if it goes wrong. Windows 2000 Professional [...]
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April 8, 2011
