Microsoft denies that Windows Me's power management enhancements may contribute to the shutdown problem.

CNN: Data loss threatens fast Windows systems

Experts say there is no patch available for the flaw, which affects computers running Windows XP, ME, 2000 and Windows Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

BBC: Hand on computer mouse

It also supports (but doesn't bundle) Microsoft NetMeeting, Microsoft WebTV, and the Microsoft MovieMaker software found in Windows Me.

CNN: New graphics card mimics VCR

Windows Me will be Microsoft's last operating system based on its 20-year-old DOS programming technology.

CNN: Microsoft launches new consumer Windows program

Please Microsoft, help me to love Windows 8.

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Truth is, Microsoft has done very little to make me want Windows 7.

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To install on the Windows 8 PC, I used a product key given to me by Microsoft for pre-release testing, otherwise you would have to go to Office.com to buy a subscription and get a product key. (A free 30-day trial is available.) The Windows 8 PC install took about 20 minutes, and a helpful introduction walked me through key points of Office 365.

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