Arfa Kareem Randhawa sung " Ye Watan Tumhara Hai "

Dear Visitors today i share with you in this post Arfa Kareem Randhawa sung " Ye Watan Tumhara Hai " World's youngest Microsoft Specialist Arfa Karim passed away.

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ

Our beloved sister "Arfa" world’s youngest Pakistani Microsoft Certified Professional is passed away. It is heartily requested kindly pray for her May u rest in peace Arfa Kareem. You have made all the Pakistanis proud. Ur spirit an memory will live in our hearts as long as we live. may her soul rest in heaven. Her death is a big loss for us,our generation and for Pakistan.
We miss u alot ARFA.

Arfa Karim One Day with GEO TV - 01 January 2012

Dear Visitors, Microsoft Youngest Certified Arfa Karim, this post is about Arfa Karim one day with GEO TV, they show how she spent a day with her own family. Aik Din Geo Ke Sath with Arfa Karim - 01 January 2012

Host Sohail Warraich spend a day with Arfa Karim

World Microsoft Youngest MCP Arfa Karim Passed Away 14-Jan-2012

Dear Visitors Today, i share with you very sad news its about World Microsoft Youngest MCP Arfa Karim, the world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), lost the battle of life after remaining admitted at a Lahore hospital on Saturday night 14 Jan 2012.

Arfa Karim, Pak talent and world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional, has passed away.

She breathed her last after being in coma for over 26 days at CMH Lahore. Arfa had earned the certification at the age of 9. She died at the age of 16.

She suffered an epileptic seizure that caused severe heart and brain damage. This ultimately led to a heart attack. She had been on life support.

Arfa suffered cardiac arrest on December 22, and had been under treatment at CMH since.

Microsoft had also arranged a team which was following her case closely along with Pakistani doctors.

کم عمرترین مائیکروسافٹ ایکسپرٹ ارفع کریم انتقال کر گئیں، نمازجنازہ کل صبح10بجےکینٹ میں اداکی جائے گی،
(إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ)
.اللہ ارفع کریم کے والدین کو صبر جمیل عطا کرے،

Microsoft Bill Gates Hires Doctors for Arfah Karim (Youngest MCTS)

Dear Visitors today in this post we discuss about Microsoft and Arfah Karim news updates, Microsoft Bill Gates hires doctors team for Arfah Karim,  Lahore/New York: Microsoft founder Bill Gates has asked doctors in the United States to make arrangements for treatment of Arfah Karim, world’s youngest Microsoft certified specialist from Pakistan.
Arfah’s father, colonel ret Amjad Karim confirmed to the media that officials from Microsoft had contacted him. He said the officials told him that a panel of doctors had been formed on the directives of Bill Gates who would assist Pakistani doctors in extending medical treatment.
He said that the US doctors will also be coming to Pakistan if needed. Karim said that Arfah Karim could be flown to US for treatment.

Microsoft Launches MEA Windows Phone 7 Challenge

Dear Visitors Today i share this post and discuss about some  Latest Information Technologies like Microsoft Gulf today announced the start of an exciting competition with the official launch of the MEA (Middle East & Africa) Windows Phone 7 Challenge in the region. Held in the region for the first time, the MEA Windows Phone 7 Challenge is a student technology contest which has been conceived to attract entries from students across the Middle East and Africa region to develop Windows Phone 7 compatible applications.

As part of this competition, contestants need to send innovative contest entries based on Microsoft Windows Phone technologies that address the theme: Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems. This will involve the creation of an original XAP Application package in Silverlight or XNA Game Studio. For more information and to enter the competition to win attractive prizes, contestants can visit www.meawp7challenge.com.

“With opportunities like MEA Phone 7 challenge, you can go out and test yourself, your potential and your ability. This will motivate you to do more and more. For young students, it’s a cool platform to get your momentum going” said Amir Ali Jivani, MEA Phone 7 Challenge Round 1 Winner.

The Contest is split into five Rounds with the fifth round being the final round to select the eventual winner. The last date for contest entries is on April 20th 2011. A panel of qualified judges with knowledge and experience in software development will review all eligible entries received and select the winning teams based upon criteria revolving around originality and innovation, Visual XAP Appeal, Consumer XAP Appeal and unique mobile-oriented features.

According to Amintas Neto, MEA Academic Relations Lead., “ The MEA Windows Phone 7 challenge is a wonderful opportunity for talented students from across the region who can use this competition as a showcase for their creativity and innovation to develop the best applications on Windows Phone 7. The competition comes at an opportune time considering the high mobile penetration across the region which has been driven to a large extent by the youth who are eager users and want the latest applications. The aim of this competition is to tap into that talent pool and technical capabilities to create truly innovative and socially responsible applications on Windows Phone 7.”

He added, “For Microsoft, this is another opportunity for us to highlight our commitment to supporting student talent in technology development to create advanced IT skills across the region.”

“We wanted to create something that would have a unique impression on the user, solve their problems easily and also be fun to use,” said Asad Ali Memon, MEA Phone 7 Challenge Round 2 Winner

Since its global rollout, Windows Phone 7 has attracted rave reviews from consumers around the world and in the region. For Microsoft, Windows Phone 7 represents an ambitious effort to deliver a fundamentally different kind of phone – one designed for an increasingly sophisticated and demanding consumer that is as engaged with their personal life as they are with work.

Microsoft Officially Close Skype Deals

Microsoft has officially announced that it has completed it’s deal to acquire Skype for $8.5 billion, a deal that was announced back in May 2011.

Microsoft said that Skype will become a new business unit at Microsoft that will be headed by Tony Bates, currently the CEO of Skype. Bates will report directly to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, said the company statement.

Skype will keep offering it’s complete line of products to millions of customers, however, in the long-term Microsoft is planning to integrate Skype with several other products to further penetrate the internet calling solution.

“Skype is a phenomenal product and brand that is loved by hundreds of millions of people around the world,” said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

“We look forward to working with the Skype team to create new ways for people to stay connected to family, friends, clients and colleagues — anytime, anywhere.”, said Ballmer in the statement.

“By bringing together the best of Microsoft and the best of Skype, we are committed to empowering consumers and businesses around the globe to connect in new ways,” Bates said in a statement. “Together, we will be able to accelerate Skype’s goal to reach 1 billion users daily.”

Skype was previously sold to eBay for $2.6 billion in 2005 then acquired by an investment group led by Silver Lake in November 2009. Company was planning an IPO but before that Microsoft put forward a lucrative deal which Skype couldn’t reject.

Microsoft also released following infographic, detailing the usage of Skype.

Download Differently Designed Windows 8

Windows 8, that we knew would be different, is going to be available soon for your tablets, desktops and for selected smartphones.

Yes Windows 8 comes with a hybrid design and isn’t like the Windows OS we are usually familiar with. Latest version brings completely new visual interface, which is optimized for touchscreen devices but can be equally efficient with mouse and keyboard for desktop computers.

Here’s a preview of What Windows 8 will look like:

Start Screen:

Lock Screen:

Keyboard and Apps (Earlier we used to call them programs):

File Management:

Download Windows 8

Microsoft was quick enough to release the developer version for Windows 8 for general public.

You can select from one of following versions available at Microsoft’s website:

• Windows Developer Preview with developer tools English, 64-bit
• Windows Developer Preview English, 64-bit
• Windows Developer Preview English, 32-bit

It appears that Windows Developer Preview English, 32-bit will be suitable for many, unless you need to get the developer tools too.

You can download any version of Windows 8 from this link.

How to Install Windows 8 on Virtual Machines:

• You can install Windows 8 preview on a virtual machine instead of dedicating an entire PC for it.
• You can use VirtualBox for hardware virtualization
• Download Windows 8 from above given link.
• Create a new VirtualBox virtual machine and select Windows 8 as the OS type.
• In the Motherboard tab under System, check Enable IO APIC.
• In the Processor tab under System, check Enable PAE/NX.
• In the Acceleration tab under System, check Enable VT-x/AMD-V and Enable Nested Paging.
• In the Video tab under Display, check Enable 2D acceleration.
• Remember to mount the Windows 8 .ISO file you downloaded and you’re good to go!

Note: Make sure your PC supports hardware virtualization for this to work, or you can go with a fresh machine to install Windows 8. Remember, you can’t un-install this copy of Windows unless you format the drive.

Want to Change Metro UI:

• If you want to disable the Metro UI?
• Go to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
• Change the value of RPEnabled from 1 to 0.

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Microsoft Open Door Coming to Pakistan at ITCN Asia

Microsoft has announced it’s mega IT event of the year to bring together information technology professionals from around the country and region at ITCN Asia next week.

Conventionally named as “Microsoft Open Door” is an event where Microsoft offers IT professionals to learn about the latest IT administration and management, software development and see how to solve actual business tasks.

In addition to discussion on power of Cloud and Business Productivity, agenda for this year’s open door include:

• SQL Denali What’s new
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Windows 8 Preview
• SharePoint and Digital marketing
• Application Development using Windows Phone 7
• and more

The event is your chance to increase your knowledge, advance your skills and network with your local IT community as well as international Microsoft and industry experts.

Visit This link for more about the agenda, speakers and Registration.

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Microsoft Open Door 2011 invitation

Microsoft Pakistan team cordially invites you to the " Microsoft Open Door" , the biggest IT event of the year will take place at Karachi Expo center along with ITCN from 20th to 22nd September. It's a great opportunity to interact and network with industry experts from across the region. Visit Microsoft Pavilion in hall2 , and also register for the conference tracks being brought to you by Microsoft and our partners. Stay tuned for more details !

Wi-Tribe Partners with Microsoft to Promote IE9

Aiming to take internet users’ online experience to the next level, wi-tribe has partnered with Microsoft to promote its faster and lighter browser, Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), said a statement issued wi-tribe today.

This is another industry-first by wi-tribe, adding more value to their customers’ online experience.

Through this partnership, wi-tribe will ensure easy availability of one of the most secure, widely deployed and easy-to-use web browsers for its customers, which is sure to enhance their online experience by enabling the latest, media-rich websites.

IE9 is a highly advanced browser that supports HTML5, and promises to deliver a seamless and secure internet browsing experience, empowered by a robust set of built-in security and privacy features.

In addition to this partnership, wi-tribe is also proud to be recognized as a Microsoft Registered Partner status. For both wi-tribe and Microsoft, these are some of many exciting steps to be taken during this strategic alliance, aimed at bringing a greater range of world-class offerings to the market by exploiting the long-term synergy between both companies.

Speaking about Microsoft & wi-tribe’s new venture, CEO of wi-tribe Pakistan, Mustafa Peracha, says,

“As a registered partner, wi-tribe is very excited about collaborating with Microsoft for the global launch of Internet Explorer 9, a cutting-edge browser promising a captivating and superior web browsing experience for customers and developers alike.

We are confident that this alliance will bring a host of value additions to our own community of users, enhancing their online experience to an entirely new and refreshing level. This is an exciting start of a long-term partnership.”