Windows 7 SP1 to Kill Illegal Activation Bypass Methods

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at February 8, 2010 in Windows 7. 0 Comments

For Windows Vista, Service Pack 1 brought the end of such illegal activation circumvention methods as 2099 Grace Timer and OEM BIOS. SP1 for Windows 7 will have a similar role, according to Wzor:


Microsoft is actively working on the creation and the first service pack SP1 for Windows 7, the work is in progress in the fight against piracy, ie c is not a legal activation of the operating system with the use of all kinds of downloaders as well as OEM SLP keys.

So for example in SP1 for Windows 7 will be added:

KB971033 Windows Activation Technologies, thanks to this update will activate the loader to fly and not only part of the OEM SLP keys just been placed in the “black list” (blacklist) including key from LENOVO, DELL.

But replacing a serial on the other hand, activation immediately returned.

In fact, it is not possible to lock system activated with the OEM SLP key, SLIC 2.1, and a certificate.

The montage 7700.0.100122-1900 no longer possible to activate the loader, but with the OEM SLP key, SLIC 2.1 and the certificate system is activated.

Windows 8 Early Builds

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at February 8, 2010 in Windows 8. 0 Comments

How early? Only those on the Windows team know. But Wzor claims that the first assemblies of Windows 8 have already been signed off. Here are a few builds from winmain:

7702.0.100126-1751
7703.0.100127-1845
7704.0.100128-1900
7705.0.100129-1930

Microsoft Generic RootKit Detector, Just a Patent for the Time Being

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at February 4, 2010 in Codename Microsoft. 0 Comments

Generic RootKit detector

A generic RootKit detector is disclosed that identifies when a malware, commonly known as RootKit, is resident on a computer. In one embodiment, the generic RootKit detector performs a method that compares the properties of different versions of a library used by the operating system to provide services to an application program. In this regard, when a library is loaded into memory, an aspect of the generic RootKit detector compares two versions of the library; a potentially infected version in memory and a second version stored in a protected state on a storage device. If certain properties of the first version of the library are different from the second version, a determination is made that a RootKit is infection the computer.

The generic RootKit detector performs a method that compares the properties of different versions of a library that implements functionality of an operating system to provide services to an application program. In this regard, when a library is loaded into memory in preparation of program execution, an aspect of the generic RootKit detector compares two versions of the library, a potentially infected version that was loaded in memory and a second version stored on a storage device in a protected state. If certain properties of the first version of the library are different from the second version, a determination is made that a RootKit is modifying the library after the library is loaded in memory.

Windows 8 IIS, Redefining How the Web Technology Stack Is Delivered

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Here is a slightly evolved version of a previous job post from Microsoft for a Program Manager for the next version of Internet Information Services.

Program Manager – IIS

The Internet Information Services (IIS) team is redefining how the web technology stack is delivered to the customers. We are simplifying how developers, IT pros, and hosters consume our technology by managing the end-to-end experience from development to deployment. We build both technologies and solutions – whatever it takes to do the right thing for customers and Win The Web. Customer empathy is a deep core value at IIS. We are also an extremely agile team that frequently ships projects out-of-band to adapt to ever changing Internet environment.

IIS team is looking for an experienced PM to join our core platform team. Your role will span across planning for the future as well as addressing immediate customer needs. You will own several core components of IIS and drive them through planning and delivery via IIS Extensions and Windows 8. You should also be ready to work in a fast-paced environment and have a strong desire for quality, security, and performance. Your feature will be used by millions of customers.
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Windows 8 to Get Next Gen .NET Framework, Obviously

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at January 26, 2010 in Windows 8. 0 Comments

Microsoft is starting to plan the development of the next generation of.NET Framework, tailoring the common language runtime, class libraries, frameworks and technologies to the next version of Windows. Just to be clear, the actual planning for the next generation of .NET hasn’t started yet, but apparently Windows 8 is a top priority.

The Release Candidate of .NET Framework 4 and Visual Studio 2010 is scheduled for February, and on April 12, both .NET 4 and VS 2010 will be finalized and released to web. It would be a little early for the company to start shifting focus on the next gen .NET Framework, but not sufficiently early enough to start thinking ahead.

There’s no mention however of a potential version number. It remains to be seen whether .NET 4.5 will follow version 4, or if the .NET Framework will jump directly to version 5. Either way, I think it’s safe for developers to expect the next generation of .NET sometime at the end of 2012, or in 2013, certainly in conjunction with Windows 8.
Program Manager, Senior – DevDiv

Job Category: Software Engineering: Program Management
Location: United States, WA, Redmond
Job ID: 710498 11822
Division: Server & Tools Business

.NET Framework is Microsoft’s primary runtime for cutting edge application, both on the Windows Client and on Server. Offering technologies like WPF, a modern, highly capable GUI Framework, the backbone runtime of most web sites in the world – ASP.NET, and communication essentials like Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) – it is a powerful runtime that developers bet their applications and enterprises – their business on.

The Deployment Technology Group in Developer Division builds the first customer interaction for .NET Framework – it’s deployment.

The ubiquity of .NET Framework and it’s criticality to Microsoft’s core business (Windows Client) require it’s deployment to be “transparent” for end users. It must also be flexible for developers and ISVs to consume and manageable for IT Professionals to distribute. The .NET Framework is deployed in many channels, including a standalone runtime that ISVs often chain into their own deployments, as a Windows Component via WU, and via a web download.

We are looking for a senior Lead Program Manager to lead the .NET Framework Deployment Experience team in developing the next generation of innovations in the deployment of .NET Framework, accomplishing the transparency and simplicity of deploying this runtime so developers don’t think twice before betting on it.

We have addressed size issues in .NET Framework 4 and are already planning innovations that will lead to a significantly improved deployment experience for customers, with a special focus on integration with Windows.

As a Lead Program Manager you will be .NET Framework Deployment’s face to our partners in Developer Division, both .NET Framework technology teams as well as teams in Visual Studio that rely on .NET Framework. You will drive the planning process for our next version, reconciling priorities from .NET Partners such as the Windows 8 team, SQLServer, developers, enterprises and end users. You will then drive the execution of the plan all the way to delivery.
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