Initialization of Mixed (Backup) Assemblies

In Visual C++ .NET and Visual C++ 2003, DLLs compiled with the /clr compiler option could non-deterministically deadlock when loaded; this issue was called the mixed DLL loading or loader lock issue. Almost all non-determinism has been removed from the

Windows Installer Vulnerabilities Allow Privilege Elevations
While in theory there shouldn’t be any problem, during the installation process a .dll file is loaded by the OSs msiexec.exe process with elevated privileges. This may be considered a vulnerability since if the dll is replaced with a specially–crafted

How will you use your leap second?
When February comes, we will receive the gift of an extra day because 2012 is a leap year. But that isn’t all the extra time we get this year. On the night of June 30, there will be one more second in the day a leap second. That may not sound

Microsoft Windows (Slow performance) 7 Moving to Overtake Windows XP in Worldwide Usage

Everyone has their favorites, and Windows XP has been the reigning champion in the realm of OS’s for many years, but it appears that title is soon to be handed over to Windows 7. Microsoft has stated they will end support for Windows XP in April

XP still top OS, but Windows 7 hot on its trail
Windows XP is still the dominant OS worldwide after more than 10 years, but Windows 7 continues to narrow the gap. XP ended last year with a 46 percent slice of the OS market, according to December data from NetApplications. Although impressive

More Users Finally Ditching Windows XP for Windows 7
Windows XP is still the world’s dominant operating system, but the two-year-old Windows 7 is making headway, according to recent stats from Net Applications. Windows XP closed out 2011 with 46.52 percent of the global OS market, followed by Windows 7 with

Windows XP Usage Drops To 46.5%, Thankfully Vista Not Used As Much
With more people switching to and using Windows 7, XP continues to see a decline as does Vista (whew) according to PCMag and stats from Net Applications. “Windows XP closed out 2011 with 46.52 percent of the global OS market, followed by

Windows XP Loses More Market Share to Windows 7
During the past 12 months, Windows 7 has gained significant share on the PC market, mostly at the expense of Windows XP. However, the older operating system remained the leading platform in 2011 too. In December 2011, Windows XP accounted for 46.52 percent

Win XP still top OS, but momentum flagging
Microsoft’s Windows XP still dominant operating system in market but share dropped over 10 percent between February and December 2011 as more users move to Windows 7, new report reveals. Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system (OS), which was released a

Registry Cleaner – Joran van der Sloot to serve 28 years in Peruvian prison

LIMA, Peru — Joran van der Sloot was sentenced to serve 28 years in a Peruvian prison Friday for the 2010 murder of a young woman in his Lima hotel room. Van der Sloot also is considered the chief suspect in the disappearance of American

iPhone sales cancellation enrages customers in China
BEIJING — Raw eggs splattered and streaked the gleaming windows of Beijing’s Apple store Friday, hurled by angry and frustrated shoppers when the launch of the iPhone 4S was canceled due to fears over the size of the crowd. The incident

Northbridge residents to get break in their property taxes
NORTHBRIDGE — Property owners will see their taxes go down in the coming months. The Massachusetts School Building Authority has agreed to make a lump-sum payment of $15.5 million to the town, enabling the community to pay off the new high

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