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Microsoft decomissions Technet Wiki, will go read-only on December 5, 2023

Taras Buria — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:18:02 +0000

Microsoft Community Wiki, also known as Technet Wiki, will go read-only on December 5, 2023, as a part of Microsoft's ongoing effort to retire MSDN and TechNet platforms in favor of Microsoft Docs. Read more...

Microsoft releases the Windows 10 May 2020 Update to MSDN

Rich Woods — Tue, 12 May 2020 18:24:01 +0000

As was previously rumored, Microsoft today is releasing the Windows 10 May 2020 Update to developers. Those with a proper license can now download it on MSDN; otherwise, it's on Release Preview. Read more...

Microsoft launches new Q&A website to replace TechNet and MSDN forums

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:14:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced a new community-oriented website called Q&A which will be a new platform for users to seek and share knowledge about its products. It will replace MSDN and TechNet forums. Read more...

The Windows 10 May 2019 Update is now available on MSDN

Rich Woods — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:18:01 +0000

While the Windows 10 May 2019 Update won't ship to the general public until late next month, those with MSDN subscriptions are finding that ISOs are available to download right now. Read more...

Microsoft is moving its OneDrive technical documentation to Microsoft Docs

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:20:01 +0000

Microsoft's documentation service, which debuted back in 2016, is welcoming content from yet another one of the company's offerings, as technical documentation for OneDrive moves away from TechNet. Read more...

Windows 10 S ISOs are now available for MSDN subscribers

Rich Woods — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:53:23 +0000

Today, Microsoft finally made ISOs of Windows 10 S available, but only for MSDN subscribers, with the company saying that it wants to be sure developers can test the new operating system. Read more...

Microsoft previews PIX for Windows 10, a game analytics tool

Daniel Hull — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:40:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a beta version of PIX for Windows 10, a tool designed to provide developers with game performance analytics. Previously available on Xbox, PIX works with DirectX 12 games. Read more...

Microsoft releases Cortana-based MSDN Voice Search app for Windows Phone 8.1

John Callaham — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:00:48 +0000

Microsoft has released a new Voice Search app from its MSDN team for Windows Phone 8.1, made for app developers to see how to integrate the Cortana digital assistant features in their apps. Read more...

Windows 8.1 Update ISOs now available on Microsoft TechNet and MSDN

John Callaham — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 23:36:50 +0000

As promised earlier today, Microsoft is now letting their TechNet and MSDN subscribers download the ISOs for Windows 8.1 Update, along with Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update 1. Read more...

Windows 8.1 Enterprise RTM released on TechNet and MSDN

John Callaham — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:45:55 +0000

Microsoft has now released the Windows 8.1 Enterprise RTM build on its TechNet and MSDN services for Volume License customers with an active Software Assurance agreement. Read more...

Some Microsoft volume licensees will have to wait to get Windows 8.1

John Callaham — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:11:27 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed its volume license customers with active Software Assurance can get the RTM version of Windows 8.1 Enterprise later this month but all others will have to wait until Oct. 18th. Read more...

Microsoft: Over 2 million downloads for Windows 8.1 so far

John Callaham — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 09:13:09 +0000

Microsoft marketing head Tami Reller said this week there's been over 2 million downloads of Windows 8.1 so far, but it's not clear if that's just of the preview version or if it includes the RTM bits Read more...

Windows 8.1 leaks from two weeks ago same as MSDN and TechNet versions

Steven Parker — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:19:50 +0000

Now that the various Windows 8.1 versions have been made officially available to MSDN and TechNet subscribers, we can confirm that the leaks from the end of August are the same as the official ISOs. Read more...

Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM released on TechNet and MSDN

John Callaham — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 17:00:00 +0000

In a change of heart, Microsoft has released the RTM builds for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 for its TechNet and MSDN subscribers, along with the release candidate for Visual Studio 2013. Read more...

Microsoft gives 90 day extension to current TechNet subscriptions

John Callaham — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 22:00:22 +0000

Microsoft has announced that current users TechNet service will be given a free, one time, 90 day extension to their subscription which will be automatically be applied to their accounts. Read more...

PSA: Microsoft will not accept new or renewed TechNet subscriptions after today

John Callaham — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 08:36:39 +0000

Microsoft's deadline for software developers to sign up for new and renewed TechNet subscriptions is today, which is the start of the company's eventual shutdown of the service. Read more...

"Save TechNet" petition reaches 10,000 signatures as August 31st deadline looms

John Callaham — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:45:00 +0000

With Microsoft due to cut off new subscriptions to its TechNet service on August 31st, an online petition designed to convince the company to change its mind has now reached 10,000 signatures. Read more...

Microsoft: Windows Server 2012 R2 goes gold; launches October 18th for everyone

John Callaham — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 14:21:27 +0000

Microsoft has announced that Windows Server 2012 R2 has gone gold and has been released to manufacturing. It will be released Oct. 18 for everyone, including MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Read more...

MSDN/TechNet subscribers may have to wait a little longer for Windows 8.1 RTM

John Callaham — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:42:41 +0000

Microsoft may hold off releasing the RTM build of Windows 8.1 to MSDN or TechNet subscribers early and will instead release the OS to everyone in mid-October. Read more...

Microsoft Developer Network website gets a revamp

John Callaham — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 21:14:14 +0000

Microsoft has launched a revamp of its Microsoft Developer Network website, which now includes direct links to a user's MSDN subscription from anywhere on the site. Read more...

Petition wants Microsoft to continue TechNet

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 13:51:27 +0000

A petition to Microsoft is asking for the software giant to bring back TechNet, or create an affordable alternative to MSDN, after it was announced TechNet would be closing its doors very soon Read more...

Microsoft to stop new TechNet subscriptions after August 31st

John Callaham — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 20:57:11 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it will no longer take new or renewed subscriptions to its TechNet software service after August 31st, but added it will honor all current TechNet subscriptions. Read more...

Microsoft launches revamp of its MSDN forums

John Callaham — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:33:49 +0000

Microsoft has launched a revamp of its MSDN message boards, offering forum users a number of new features, such as adding previews of message threads, improvements to search and more. Read more...

Lobbying group representing Microsoft and Google backs CISPA

Max Slater-Robins — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:14:59 +0000

TechNet, a lobbying firm representing Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and more, have sent a letter to Congress in support of the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. Read more...

Microsoft TechNet subscribers to get Office 365 free for a year

John Callaham — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:10:34 +0000

A new report claims that Microsoft TechNet subscribers will soon be able to get a free year of the company's new Office 365 service on top of their Office 2013 Professional software. Read more...

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 evaluation available

Steven Parker — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:50:26 +0000

Microsoft has made the Office 2013 Professional Plus Evaulation available for download via the TechNet Evaluation program, both 32 and 64-bit versions can be downloaded for a 60 day trial. Read more...

Office 2013 now on TechNet/MSDN

Brad Sams — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:33:41 +0000

Microsoft has posted the RTM build of Office 2013 and Exchange to TechNet and MSDN for those of you who are lucky enough to have access to those platforms. Make the jump for links to the downloads Read more...

Windows 8 Hands-on Labs open for registration

Andrew Stevenson — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:06:05 +0000

Microsoft has begun registering users for Windows 8 Hands-on Labs Online, live events that will showcase the features available to developers in their latest desktop operating system. Read more...

Weekend Poll: Have you installed the Windows 8 RTM?

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 02:05:50 +0000

The weekend poll is back again, and this time we'd like to know if you have installed the Windows 8 RTM yet. If so, did you download it through legal channels or through a leaked copy? Read more...

Windows 8 RTM lands on TechNet/MSDN : Download Now

Brad Sams — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:53:15 +0000

You all have waited and now it is available, Microsoft has posted up, as promised the RTM build of Windows 8 to TechNet and MSDN. If you have access, head on over and download before the servers melt. Read more...

Windows 8 available later today on MSDN and TechNet

Steven Parker — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:29:40 +0000

Today at around 9AM PDT, MSDN and TechNet subscribers will be able to download and check out Windows 8, which marks another milestone closer to general availability later this year. Read more...

Windows 8 available from tomorrow, for some at least

Steven Parker — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:24:29 +0000

MSDN and TechNet subscribers will be among the first to get their hands on Windows 8 tomorrow, when it becomes available for digital download and DVD order. Are you one of the lucky ones? Read more...

Microsoft adds more restrictions to MSDN/TechNet users [Update]

John Callaham — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:55:25 +0000

Microsoft is adding new restrictions to its MSDN and TechNet policies in order to crack down on piracy, including cutting the number of current Windows keys that MSDN subscribers can receive in half. Read more...

Microsoft releases Visual Studio SP1 March 10, today for MSDN

Tzvi Friedman — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:54:58 +0000

Microsoft is releasing the first service pack for Visual studio 2010 this week, according to ZDnet. Starting today, MSDN subscribers will get access to the update and the general public will get access on March... Read more...

Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 SP1 to land on February 22nd

Steven Parker — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:16:37 +0000

Russian Windows enthusiast leak site Wzor.net had earlier today claimed that sources close to Microsoft had tipped them off on the date, but winrumors.com has now confirmed, that Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and... Read more...

Microsoft quietly cuts down TechNet subscribers' product keys

Brody McKee — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:07:38 +0000

Microsoft bloggers, Mary-Jo Foley and Paul Thurott, have uncovered a very interesting change to TechNet – one that wasn’t publicised at all. TechNet subscribers used to get 10 product keys for each of Microsoft’s business... Read more...

TechNet changes its name, adds another subscription method

Andrew Lyle — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:16:30 +0000

As of Today, TechNet will be rebranded as TechNet Subscriptions, and will introduce a another subscription option for users. Technet subscribers get instant access to all the latest beta and RC releases, including full... Read more...

Office 2010 now available on MSDN/TechNet

Tom Warren — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has released the final build (4763.1000) of Office 2010 to MSDN and TechNet subscribers today. Microsoft said on Friday that its new Office suite, due in May for businesses and June for consumers,... Read more...

Windows 7 now available on Technet and MSDN

Andrew Lyle — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:44:16 +0000

Microsoft has officially released Windows 7 RTM (Release to Manufacturing) available for download via Technet and MSDN, however, users must have a valid subscription to either web site. Today's release is only available in English,... Read more...

Microsoft offering $100 Technet discount till July 3

Michael Stanclift — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:03:23 +0000

We've just received word that Microsoft has begun offering a discount on its Technet subscription. With Windows 7 coming out in October, this is a great time to sign up. Under this discount program, you... Read more...