Windows 7 Insider » design http://win7insider.com Information & Tips About Windows 7 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:45:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Windows 7 To Have Built-In Ads http://win7insider.com/2009/11/18/windows-7-to-have-built-in-ads/ http://win7insider.com/2009/11/18/windows-7-to-have-built-in-ads/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:11:58 +0000 admin http://win7insider.com/?p=610 The technology company has struck a series of deals with the likes of Porsche, Pepsi and Twentieth Century Fox, which will allow users to add the branding of each company on their desktop.

Internet Fax.

It is pilot scheme which will run until next October and will be extended to computer support Windows 7 borders and sounds – as well as Internet Explore 8 add-ons, which will direct people back to each advertisers’ homepage.

The move has been welcomed by advertisers – who are always looking for increased ways to engage with consumers. However, the consumer reaction remains to be seen.

Last month Microsoft announced Office 2010 Starter Edition, a limited version of the new Office 2010 technology, which will only be accessible on pre-loaded new PCs and will be funded by advertising.

Separately, a security researcher has uncovered the first security flaw in Windows 7, according to industry website, TechWatch.

Laurence Gaffie has discovered a bug in Windows 7 which will allow a hacker to crash your PC. However, the bug would not allow hackers to take over a person’s computer, meaning the risk is relatively low.

[Source: Telegraph]

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