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Microsoft has hitherto enjoyed undisputed monopoly in the markets. However, the origin of strong contenders like Google sure has posed a latent threat to its survival, leave apart existence. The apparent disclosure on profits this year however marked the onset of an era full of challenges and visible threats from the competition. Microsoft, the Redmond Giant had completed its one year since Bill Gate stepped down. At that time, it was pegged as the dawn for Microsoft.

So how does Microsoft prepare to go ahead from here? Or is it the end of the Redmond based Giant? Everyone's looking eagerly at how things are going to move ahead from here.

Now, let's check the future product range of the software giant to sustain its leadership.

Microsoft's Future roadmap

Windows 7
The new operating system from the company, called as Windows 7 to hit retail shelves and start showing up on new PCs on October 22. The company has big expectations from the new software. According to Microsoft, the companies which are already running Windows 7 include BMW, T-Mobile and Del Monte Foods.

Windows 8
Windows 7 might still not be officially complete. But the company already gears up to launch its next operating system, "Windows 8". Early job postings indicate at least one focus for Windows 8 will be systems and data management. The company has advertised for developers and testers to deliver "major improvements" in Windows' File Server.

Azure Business Model
Windows Azure, codenamed "Red Dog" is a cloud services operating system that serves as the development, service hosting and service management environment for the Azure Services Platform. It was launched by Microsoft in 2008. It is currently in Community Technology Preview. Commercial availability for Windows Azure will likely be at the end of calendar year 2009.

Project Natal
Project Natal is the code name for a "controller-free gaming and entertainment experience" for the Xbox 360 video game platform. Based on an add-on peripheral for the Xbox 360 console, it enables users to control and interact with the Xbox 360 without the need to touch a game controller through a natural user interface using gestures, spoken commands, or presented objects and images.

The project is aimed at broadening the Xbox 360's audience beyond its typically hardcore base. It is expected to be released in late 2010.

Microsoft Retail Stores

In the Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft, the software giant has announced that its plans to open its first retail stores this fall. Some of them will be deliberately located near a certain other company's retail stores or Apple stores.

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Server

SharePoint 2010 is the next version of the collaboration and content management platform and will come with host of user features as well as improved IT management capabilities. The software is in testing phase and is only open to invite only users or developers. It will be followed by public beta later this year. The final version of Share Point 2010 is expected to launch by 1H of 2010.

SharePoint 2010 will support Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari. However, it will not come in a 32-bit version and will require Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2005 or 2008 (64-bit only).

Office 2010
The Redmond-based company has revealed its plans to release Office 2010 for manufacturing in the first half of 2010. Currently, tens of thousands of testers will be invited to get a taste of Office 2010 and Visio 2010 Technical Preview.

It has Office Web Applications, which allow you to access documents from anywhere. You can even simultaneously share and work on documents with others online.

Yahoo-Microsoft deal
The latest discussions are not in line with merger but would involve a partnership in which Microsoft would handle search capabilities for Yahoo, while Yahoo will potentially take over the online advertising for the two online sites. Microsoft and Yahoo are close to a long-discussed search and online advertising deal, which could be announced in the next week, according to some reliable sources.

It seems that this time to strike a deal Microsoft will pay Yahoo several billion dollars upfront to take over its search advertising business and will make certain pay backs to later one.

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Microsoft Xbox 360 is one of the most impressive game consoles in the world. It has brought a lot of joy to many people and it is available in 3 configurations: Elite, Arcade and Pro. Till today, this console has been sold for over 30.2 million dollars. These consoles have a three years warranty. The console will allow you to see lifelike graphics, boosting your video gaming experience.

The console has impressive soft curves. Its style is similar to PlayStation 3 or Wii consoles. Microsoft Xbox360 has a great power. Using powerful components, it allows you to play video games in High Definition. It can also play WMV and MPEG-4 formats as well. Plus, you can easily use the dashboard to play some online games and communicate using XBox Live!

On the online environment you will purchase or download games, movies, TV shows and mini games. You have a gamer card that you can use on the online medium. Plus, not to mention the fact that XBox 360 comes with detachable faceplates. You can pick detachable plates in silver, blue or wood grain. The gaming card will help you store all the details about the scores you have, images and your personal data. You can even store there details about the games you entered, the mottos and goals. The media features work at helping you create a great game library.

Using this fine console you are able to enter a lot of games and play them. The games will test the intelligence and your skills. You can play Halo, BioShock, Fallout, Call of Duty, Mass Effect or Crack Down. There are actually hundred of games to choose from. And even if it is your first time playing, it will be really easy to get the hang of it. For a great result, you can try using a 720p minimum and 16:9 widescreen. You can even switch to 1080i.

XBox 360 has broken all the expectations and the additional features make it an impressive piece of technology. You can even use the console to play your favorite movie or audio DVD or CD. You can also view the pictures from your last vacation using this tool. So you do not have to be a gamer to understand and use this gaming console.

XBox 360 will test your agility, the intelligence and the instincts. It is a journey where you will learn a lot about yourself. In conclusion, Xbox 360 is an impressive piece of technology that will exceed your expectations.

Has Your Microsoft Xbox360 warranty expired? If your answer to my all important question is "yes", then you're in the right place. After all, Why Waste Money With Xbox 360 Repair When You Can Do It Yourself?

Whether you are technical or not, you can repair your Xbox 360 on your own. There is no reason to spend $150 on Xbox 360 repair when you can do it yourself for the cost of little to nothing. Instead, spend money on a quality guide that can take you step by step through the process of Xbox 360 repair.

To begin, you want to make sure you have all of the tools the guide suggests you have. After acquiring all of the tools, go through each step carefully while taking your time. Although you are probably anxious to get back to playing your game, you can do far more damage if you rush through the process.

It is vital you understand exactly what the problem is that your Xbox 360 is facing. Look online to determine how to fix the problem you are having with your system. Some common troubles include overheating, graphic errors, and freeze ups. If you do not understand what needs to be fixed, you have no way of properly taking care of your system.

Whatever you do, make sure your system is not still under warranty prior to going about Xbox 360 repair. The second you attempt to fix the machine your warranty goes out the window. But if the warranty is no longer active, save your money and take care of the problem on your own.

There are lots of guides that you can find online some will give you more detail that others its upto you to find what works best. I have looked at three that work very well i would certainly recommend any of them.

Visit the link below to find out the next procedure that is sure to get your xbox360 working in the shortest time possible

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	Xbox 360 Black Play and Charge Kit Sale Price: $12.26
	Match the sleek black design of your Xbox 360 Elite console and recharge your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller while you play so you can kiss disposable batteries goodbye! Now available in black and complete with a charging cable and rechargeable battery pack, the Xbox 360 Play and Charge Kit is all you need to juice up your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller—even in the midst of battle.

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The Xbox game controller, which sports the "jewel" logo, is built for maximum control and comfort. Its design is the result of thousands of hours of usability testing. It features an eight-way directional pad (D-pad), left and right analog sticks, left and right shoulder triggers, six pressure-sensitive multicolored analog buttons, dual slots for memory cards and other peripherals, and a built-in "rumble" feature to increase gaming realism...

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Now it's serious! With the release of Microsoft spyware, you know things have reached a level when even the big guys are standing up and taking notice of the threats posed by spyware. If you believe that your precious PC is protected just because you have an anti-virus program installed on it, you better think again.

The amount of spyware being produced is increasing on a daily basis and it could affect every one of us. And you could end up losing more than just information off your computer. You could have your identity stolen.

Against this background there has been a great deal of activity in the development of anti-spyware software. There is a plethora of different options for you but essentially these programs will scan your computer for harmful spy ware, give you the opportunity to remove them, and then help you to prevent re-infection in the future. Traditionally smaller specialist software companies have dominated the market. Now the mighty Microsoft has entered the fray.

The Microsoft spyware product is currently called Windows Defender. Their route into the market was to buy an existing company called Giant Company Software who already marketed an anti spyware product. They then set about rebuilding and refining the product. Windows Defender is available as a free download to owners of genuine Windows systems. It is also shipped with Windows Vista as an integrated part of the operating system and is enabled by default.

Personally if I was a manufacturer of anti-spyware software I wouldn't be too pleased to see the entry of Microsoft into the market. We all know what happened to Netscape Navigator when Microsoft entered the browser market. Will history repeat itself? Only time will tell.

Maybe a more important question is "Is Microsoft's spyware software any good?" The program has the ability to detect and remove spyware. It also has real-time scanning. This is quite rare in a free spyware program. It is common that you have to upgrade to a 'Professional' (paid) version to get this ability. Tests with other free spyware products show that it compares favorably.

A nice feature is the 'Scheduler' that allows you set a regular time to carry out a scan of your computer. For instance you could set it to run at 8.00pm every night.

Maintaining this type of software so that it is always up to date is a considerable task for any company. With it being Microsoft spyware, you know that the resources are there to make sure that this task is fulfilled.

For more information on how to protect your PC from spyware, visit http://www.freespywarenow.com There you'll find information on how to remove spyware free, and the avg spyware software.

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	Xbox 360 Wired Controller - Black Sale Price: $29.06
	The Xbox 360 Controller features an extended nine-foot cable and an improved ergonomic design. The centralized, glowing Xbox Guide Button grants you quick access to your digital movie, music, and games libraries...

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	Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit Sale Price: $21.26
	Recharge in a flash and kiss disposable batteries goodbye with the Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit. It's the fast way to recharge up to two battery packs at once. Your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller needs a new battery? Swap in a fresh pack and play longer with up to 40 hours of play per charge...

	Xbox 360 Headset Sale Price: $1.20
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	Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - Glossy Black Sale Price: $33.94
	Unlike High-performance wireless gaming now comes in black! Using optimized technology, the black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller lets you enjoy a 30-foot range and up to 40 hours of life on the two included AA batteries - and when they run low, you're given ample warning so you can connect a Play & Charge Kit for uninterrupted play...

	Xbox 360 320GB Hard Drive Sale Price: $85.99
	With a whopping 320 GB, you’ll get more space for games, HD movies and demos. Even install game discs to your hard drive. Now includes the full downloadable Xbox 360 game LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars.

	Xbox 360 Black Play and Charge Kit Sale Price: $12.26
	Match the sleek black design of your Xbox 360 Elite console and recharge your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller while you play so you can kiss disposable batteries goodbye! Now available in black and complete with a charging cable and rechargeable battery pack, the Xbox 360 Play and Charge Kit is all you need to juice up your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller—even in the midst of battle.

What can windows malware do to a personal computer? The answer is probably best illustrated by explaining what some of the things that can happen to a computer when malicious software somehow makes it into the personal computer through actions undertaken by the computer's user or through some sneaky method employed by more than a few entities out on the Internet.

For one, malicious software can really cause a computer's operating system to experience a severe case of the hiccups. What this means is that the computer might begin to suffer from a severe number of reboots or shutdowns that have not been commanded by the user. Also, the computer might suddenly start redirecting the Internet browser to websites that were not answered into the browser URL locator.

Eventually, some forms of malicious software -- that's the longhand name for malware -- can cause a computer to go into terminal shutdown and will have so badly infected the computer's hard drive that it will need to be replaced and a new operating system installed. Even at that, some software programs of this type sneakily hide in other areas of the computer's memory.

Windows malware can get into a Windows PC through a number of methods. In one, a computer's user unknowingly allows a download of the software from a seemingly innocent file that is being recommended for download by the computer's operating system. Often, the file will look like something official from Microsoft or a well-known antivirus software maker.

It is when this file is downloaded and executed that malicious software begins its attack. It can hijack the computer without the user even knowing it and turn it into a zombie that is running in the background and being chained to other computers in a huge network, often under the control of some criminal organization in Russia or East Europe.

The computer is then used to send out in a fit number of spam e-mails or advertisements to other computers which are then infected by the same malicious software programs and harnessed into a network that keeps on growing. There are things one can do, though, to help aid in preventing a computer from being infected by windows malware software.

One thing a user should never do is open a file that he or she is not absolutely sure is from a trustworthy site or from a person whom he or she knows personally. Also, make sure there is a very strong antivirus software program on the computer and that any suspicious files are scanned for malicious software or viruses or Trojan horses and the like.

In the end, eternal vigilance is the price of personal computer liberty. It is not a stretch to say that one must always be suspicious of every single thing and website that is available out on the Internet. Windows malware can get into a computer from a variety of sources, and a smart user will always look at everything on the Internet with just a bit of distrust.

To protect your PC from Windows Malware you can use programs like Norton Internet Security 2010. You will find a review about Norton Internet Security 2010 at http://www.SmartSoftwareReview.com.

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