Microsoft's Security Essentials is officially available from today, offering free protection against malware for any PC user with a valid copy of Windows from XP Service Pack 2 onwards.

Vendor details editions for Office 2010 along with application virtualisation for testing.

Update adds new-look user interface alongside application store and online backup service.

Free 'Morro' service to replace Windows Live OneCare in 2009.

Finally, Microsoft comes clean about the failure of Vista and detail their plans for the new features to be released under Windows 7.

Microsoft has officially released Internet Explorer 8 (IE8), the latest version of its web browser, adding improved compliance with web standards, greater security features and improved performance.

Windows XP will pass another milestone on the road to retirement next week when Microsoft withdraws mainstream support for the operating system..

Web-based versions of Office apps to be available at no cost to Windows Live subscribers.

Microsoft is to open up SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 for public testing in November, the company has disclosed, while SharePoint itself will come in new flavours to target customers such as small businesses..

New OS enables efficiency savings, but Microsoft declines to simplify licensing.

The technical demos of browser-based Office apps are available to select testers only.

Low-cost version of Windows Server to be pre-installed on entry-level hardware for small firms.

Virtualisation tool will help small firms migrate to next-gen Microsoft OS.

Microsoft is planning to unveil new services for users of its Windows Mobile smartphone platform, including a way to back up information to the web and a rumoured online store for mobile applications.

Details are starting to emerge about Microsoft's forthcoming security product for consumers to replace the cancelled Windows Live OneCare subscription service.

Windows 7 RC arrives along with beta of XP application compatibility tool.

Handsets based on Windows Mobile 6.5 will be widely available from October, according to Microsoft, as the company kicks off a new push to promote its smartphone platform.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 has been released to manufacturing (RTM), meaning that the operating system is essentially finished and ready to ship to PC vendors ahead of official availability on 22 October.

Microsoft is preparing Windows 7 for release to manufacturing (RTM), according to reports, suggesting that the software is effectively finished and ready to be delivered to PC vendors..

Microsoft has made available the beta version of its forthcoming Security Essentials tool, designed to protect consumers against malware and other threats..