Microsoft has finally released Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7.  Internet Explorer 10 which debuted with Windows 8 four months ago is now downloadable.  For now IE 10 is an optional update, though Microsoft will be adding it as a silent background update for IE 9 users in the next few weeks.

Available in 95 languages IE 10 is a huge step forward for Microsoft’s bringing much better web standards support and considerable speed improvements over IE 9. Microsoft claims Windows 7 users should see a 20 percent increase in performance over IE 9, as well as better battery life on Windows 7 laptops.  IE 10 also brings better support for modern web tools like CSS 3, HTML5 and related APIs, making life considerably easier for web developers everywhere.

IE10 continues Redmond’s efforts to reclaim its status as the top Web-surfing option. Over the years, IE has slowly ceded ground to competitors such as Chrome and Firefox.  While IE 10 is launching strong, Microsoft’s browser typically has a very lengthy release cycle compared to Chrome or Firefox, which both release smaller updates more frequently. Indeed, both IE alternatives are likely to see dozens of updates and improved web standards support before IE sees anything similar.

Internet Explorer 10 is of course not without its list of problems as usual Bing bar is an adon for Internet Explorer.  It by default is not compatible with IE 10 for windows 7.  Internet Explorer 10 has been released to Windows 7 to address yet another security flaw in Adobe’s Flash Player.  We will have to see how well Internet Explorer matches up against security in weeks to come.

LG’s reluctance to embrace Windows Phone 8 underscores the difficulties that the platform faces with both consumers and vendor partners. LG was one of the early partners that signed on with Microsoft, releasing the LG Quantum in the first wave of Windows Phone devices.

Microsoft’s has a great relationship with Nokia, which is considered in the industry first among equals when it comes to Microsoft partners, has some vendors reassessing their own support for the operating system.   Over the past year or so, LG has been focusing on Android and has started building phones running on Mozilla’s Firefox mobile OS.

Bill Gates has been very open as of late about his disappointment in Microsoft’s mobile strategy.  Windows Phone slow to catch on with consumers I am sure Microsoft would love to get another big phone vender like LG on board to sell there products.

Microsoft has finally released Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7.  Internet Explorer 10 which debuted with Windows 8 four months ago is now downloadable.  For now IE 10 is an optional update, though Microsoft will be adding it as a silent background update for IE 9 users in the next few weeks.

Available in 95 languages IE 10 is a huge step forward for Microsoft’s bringing much better web standards support and considerable speed improvements over IE 9. Microsoft claims Windows 7 users should see a 20 percent increase in performance over IE 9, as well as better battery life on Windows 7 laptops.  IE 10 also brings better support for modern web tools like CSS 3, HTML5 and related APIs, making life considerably easier for web developers everywhere.

IE10 continues Redmond’s efforts to reclaim its status as the top Web-surfing option. Over the years, IE has slowly ceded ground to competitors such as Chrome and Firefox.  While IE 10 is launching strong, Microsoft’s browser typically has a very lengthy release cycle compared to Chrome or Firefox, which both release smaller updates more frequently. Indeed, both IE alternatives are likely to see dozens of updates and improved web standards support before IE sees anything similar.

Internet Explorer 10 is of course not without its list of problems as usual Bing bar is an adon for Internet Explorer.  It by default is not compatible with IE 10 for windows 7.  Internet Explorer 10 has been released to Windows 7 to address yet another security flaw in Adobe’s Flash Player.  We will have to see how well Internet Explorer matches up against security in weeks to come.

1. Create a new folder named DotNet in C:\ drive (C:\DotNet is used in this guide, you can change to any folder you prefer, but ensure that you use correct path in the following steps).
2. Download Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Redistributable Package(dotnetfx.exe ). Make sure the setup file is saved asdotnetfx.exe .
3. Download Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe ). Make sure that the file is renamed and saved asdotnetfxsp1.exe , so that the rest of the steps can be followed easily.
4. Move both installation files into the same directory (i.e. C:\DotNet), if you’re not saving them together.
5. Open command prompt as Administrator .
6. Change to the directory where the two installation setup files for .NET 1.1 are saved (i.e. C:\DotNet).
7. Run the following commands one by one, press Enter after each one.
   • dotnetfx.exe /c:”msiexec.exe /a netfx.msi TARGETDIR=C:\DotNet”
   • Then click on “Yes” when prompted to answer “would you like to install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. Package?”
   • dotnetfxsp1.exe /Xp:C:\DotNet\netfxsp.msp
   • msiexec.exe /a c:\DotNet\netfx.msi /p c:\DotNet\netfxsp.msp

Available for download beginning today, Office 2013 comes in a wide variety of versions. Availability for both desktop versions and the cloud-connected Office 365 sporting a new look and ready for the touch-screen technology of Windows 8.  The latest version of the productivity suite offers tons of tweaks that make it easy to use.

Office 365 Home Premium includes popular programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Access. The software suite will also come with 20 gigabytes of SkyDrive cloud storage, 60 minutes of free world calls on Skype and can be used on up to five devices.  But Microsoft is hoping that you’ll skip the one-time fee for a subscription model that delivers lots of updates to come.

Office Home and Student 2013 – $139.00 onetime fee or $99 per year

Office Home and Business (Available February 27) – $219 onetime fee or $150 per year

Office Standard 2013 – $369 (for volume licensees only)

Office Professional Plus 2013 – $499 (for volume licensees only)

Office Professional Academic 2013

Microsoft also released Office 365 University edition for college students, faculty and staff. The software is offered at $79.99 for a four-year subscription.And along with the new software, Microsoft’s Office.com Web site gets a refresh in both look and functionality. The Web site lets you manage your account, set up and check the status of your subscription, and download the Office software to your computer.