CES 2008: Bill Gates Last Day at Microsoft
January 12, 2008
Aside from just relaxing, Bill Gates has a lot planned for his life after Microsoft, including getting in shape, rhyming with Jay-Z and Bono, and more. Also, find out who gets credit for Microsoft Bob. Video after the break.
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How to crash Internet Explorer, javascript
December 8, 2007
Download Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Pack
August 27, 2007
The Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility pack is especially useful for users of earlier versions of Microsoft Office, before Microsoft Office 2007. Microsoft has launched its most successful and the best office suite in the form of Microsoft Office 2007. However, when you save a document say in Microsoft Word 2007, the default format in which the file is saved has the extension docx instead of doc.
By downloading and installing this compatibility pack, you are ensuring Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility and also Microsoft Office 2003 compatibility. With this Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility pack, you will be able to open, edit and save files using the file formats which were introduced with Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007 and Microsoft Powerpoint 2007. Thus, if you have Microsoft Office 2003 suite, you are ensuring Microsoft Office 2007 compatibility. This compatibility pack can also be used with Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003, Excel Viewer 2003 and PowerPoint Viewer 2003.
Also, if you have Microsoft Office 2007, you have the option to save in Microsoft Office 2003 compatible formats. Say in Microsoft Word 2007, while the default option saves in the docx format you can go to Save As and under there you can choose save in the option compatible with Microsoft Office 2003.
Download Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Pack
Instructions
To install Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Pack
Microsoft Interview Questions for Testers (SDE/SDET)
August 15, 2007
Software design engineers(SDE/SDET) at Microsoft apply their technical talents creatively in order to write code, while working closely with program managers to define and prioritize features. They work in a supportive network of smart, diverse colleagues who share a passion for pushing the limits of technology in order to delight and enable customers.
There’s tremendous potential for impact. A software development career at Microsoft is much more than just an opportunity to create great products; it can be an opportunity to leave your mark and create a lasting technical legacy. What you do will have a positive influence on the lives of millions around the world, now and in the future.
Software Design Engineer
Codes and designs new software, often collaborating as a member of a software development team to create and build products.
Software Design Engineer Lead
Oversees a team of software engineers assigned to a product, product upgrade, or software research project.
Learn more about the SDE and SDET position at Microsoft
Microsoft Interview Questions
for Software Design Engineers(SDE) and Software Design Engineers in Test(SDET)
1. How would you deal with changes being made a week or so before the ship date?
2. How would you deal with a bug that no one wants to fix? Both the SDE and his lead have said they won’t fix it.
3. Write a function that counts the number of primes in the range [1-N]. Write the test cases for this function.
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May 15, 2007
While the User Account Control in Windows Vista enhances security on your computer, it is highly annoying and people comfortable with it should turn it off. There are a number of ways you can disable the highly annoying User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista. You can do it through the Registry, through an advanced system option called MSCONFIG, but here we will tell you how to disable the User Account Control in Windows Vista using the easiest of the methods … through your Control Panel. Two clicks and you are all set.
Disable User Account Control in Windows Vista
Step # 1: Open Control Panel
Step # 2: In the search on top right in control panel, type in User Account. Double Click on user accounts
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How to Disable the User Account Control(UAC) in Windows Vista
May 8, 2007
What is User Account Control?
User Account Control (UAC) is a major security component in Windows Vista. Windows Vista is the most secure version of Windows that Microsoft has ever developed and UAC is a major part of it. Unlike previous versions of Windows like Windows XP , Windows 2000 and beyond, when an administrator logs on to a computer running Windows Vista, he logs on as a regular user without admin rights. The Admin rights are only invoked when a user needs to perform a task that requires administrator privileges, such as when you wish to install and application or running setup files.
While UAC is an important enhancement for Windows Vista, protecting users from malware which might get installed silently, it is highly annoying as almost every other task you do invokes administrator rights. For home users, it is a lot fo additional clicks everytime. Also, if you are giving a presentation in front of a class or in front of a meeting, you might want to disable UAC otherwise you will see something like the image below.
How to turn off User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista
Method # 1: Use MSCONFIG to disable UAC
Step # 1: Open Run command either by pressing <Windows Key> + R or through Start and type in command in the search
Step # 2: Type in msconfig (you should see the UAC pop up asking whether you wish to continue)
Step # 3: Click the Tools tab. Scroll down till your see Disable UAC. Click on it and press the launch button below.
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How to Increase the number of Simultaneous Downloads in Internet Explorer
May 3, 2007
Vistawired had an excellent tip yesterday on how you can increase the number of simultaneous downloads using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 7.
IE7 currently has a limitation on the number of simultaneous downloads at 2. This can be a problem for those who do not use any Download managers or Mozilla Firefox. Firefox does not have this limitations and considered a more secure browser. Now, you too can
In order to remove this limitation, follow the guide below where you need to make some small tweaks in your registry and increase the number of simulaneous downloads in Internet Explorer.
Step # 1: Click on Start. Go to run and type in regedit. If you are using Windows Vista, type regedit in the search bar. Or best tip, type in <windows key> + R to launch the run prompt and then type in regedit
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