Posts Tagged ‘Microsoft’

  • We are unable to create or save new files in the folder in which this application was downloaded
    If you are a college student who purchased Windows 7 for $29, you should have received your download link for Windows 7 in your e-mail. I received mine, and like many other people I got an Unloading the box error message: We are unable to create or save new files in the folder in which this application was downloaded. Microsoft and Digital River are both aware of this...
    by Hans at October 23rd, 2009 at 10:10 pm
  • Download and Install Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
    Today Microsoft has officially released Windows 7. If you are not sure whether or not your system supports it, you can download the  free Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor software to check if it does.  The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor checks your PC to see if it’s ready to run Windows 7. When it’s finished, you’ll see which upgrade options are available and...
    by Doug at October 21st, 2009 at 10:10 pm
  • Windows 7 for $29
    Microsoft is officially releasing Windows 7 tomorrow, and I’m sure there are people here that are planning on buying it. If you’re a college student and have a .EDU e-mail address then you are in luck! Microsoft is holding a promotion where you can get Windows 7 for only $29.99. You can chooser between the following Windows 7  editions: Windows 7 Home Premium...
    by Doug at October 21st, 2009 at 08:10 pm
  • Zune HD Unboxing
    On September 15, Microsoft finally released the Zune HD MP3 Player. I ordered a 16 GB Zune HD which is Black and retails at $219.99. The 32 GB Zune HD retails at $289.99 and is platinum but can be customized with either a red, green, or blue color at ZuneStore.net. Pictured above is the Zune HD box, and eveything that came inside it. Here is what the Zune HD Box includes: The...
    by Hans at September 18th, 2009 at 03:09 pm
  • Download Zune 4.0 software
    Microsoft recently released their new Zune 4.0 software update in preparation for the new Zune HD launch today. If you get a Zune HD you’ll need to download this software in order to use it. Microsoft does not ship the Zune HD with any software installed on it. Zune 4.0 requirements: PC only! This won’t work on a Mac OS. You can download Zune 4.0 for Windows...
    by Hans at September 15th, 2009 at 01:09 am
  • New Zune 4.0 update for Zune HD has Apps!
    Microsoft recently released the new Zune 4.0 update for the Zune HD. It will have Apps! A section in the new Zune 4.0 software says apps for Zune HD. Unfortunately no apps appear to be available. I’m getting the following message: “Item isn’t available. Try again.”. Microsoft will most likely be opening this up some time later today. Their site...
    by Doug at September 15th, 2009 at 01:09 am
  • How to update to the new Zune 4.0 software for Zune HD
    Microsoft has put their Zune.net site down for many hours because of the new Zune 4.0 software update. Some stores like Walmart already have the Zune HD, but unfortunately people can’t use it yet because they need to download the Zune 4.0 software to use it. A friend of mine got the Zune HD but he can’t even use it because Microsoft did not load the Zune 4.0...
    by Hans at September 15th, 2009 at 12:09 am
  • Zune.net down in preparation for new Zune HD launch, and Zune 4.0 software
    Tomorrow Microsoft will finally release the new Zune HD with 16 GB/32 GB MP3 player. In preparation for the new Zune HD and Zune 4.0 software launch, Zune.net has been down since 11:00 AM PDT. Microsoft had already notified Zune owners of this downtime in advance, but for some reason their e-mail ended up getting in my spam box on Hotmail. No features of the Zune 4.0...
    by Doug at September 14th, 2009 at 09:09 pm
  • Zune HD vs New iPod Touch 3rd Generation
    So Apple has finally released their new iPod Touch 3rd generation today. I’ll do a Zune HD vs new iPod Touch 3rd generation comparison once I get my Zune HD. For now here are some specs. Zune HD Display: 3.3 inch touchscreen, OLED Software: Zune Firmware 3.0 Memory: 16 GB/32GB Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Lime green, and red Price: $219.99/$289.99 Music Store:...
    by Hans at September 9th, 2009 at 08:09 pm
  • Zune HD will have Apps and an SDK!
    Good news for Zune fans. According to a Microsoft rep the Zune HD will have Apps and there will be an SDK. Microsoft has kept very quiet about this and haven’t even advertised it anywhere. As you can see on the screenshot in the left, there is an option titled “APPS” in the Marketplace menu. A video of this can be seen here (skip to 00:15). Matthew Arkins,...
    by Hans at August 22nd, 2009 at 11:08 pm