Recent update: 2008-3-21

How can I be gold partner

141 byte By Maha_ish at 2008-3-7
Our company is ISV partner. How can we be gold partner. I read all the information from partner website. I need short summery of that.

microsoft need to work on explorer 7

414 byte By compking007 at 2008-3-6
locks up with errors when closing tabs, need to load web pages alot faster, locks up when downloading gif, and any java apps. at start up in explorer 7 always looking for proxy? or connection? the gui interface needs to expand with more tools in browser. microsoft is creating another window me ...

A question on the ISV/Software Solutions competency customer reference requirements

1136 byte By DmytroL at 2008-3-5
Could you please clarify the ISV/Software Solutions competency requirements for customer references? The “Competency requirements” web page (https://partner.microsoft.com/40012621) reads: “Submit at least three customer references for tested packaged software solutions. The solution must be a ...

How we can get Exchange VSAPI?

351 byte By AlexanderAlashkin at 2008-3-3
Hi,My company is one of antivirus solutions vendor, but now we don't have AV for Exchange. Since we decided to create this product we need to get VSAPI specification.So, what we must do for it? We have to be certified partner or no? Аnd who is responsible in Microsoft for these things?Please, ...

Office 10 \ winword.exe runtime error

364 byte By Kdean6869 at 2008-3-1
I have downloaded the service pack 3 but I'm still encountering the problem when I try to open MS Word. MS Excel, MS Outlook , MS Powerpoint & MS Viso all work fine. Any time I try to open MS word I receice a Box vissual c++ runtime library. This application has requested the runtime to ...

MSDN Licensing for a Microsoft Gold ISV Partner

1345 byte By Dan-Teklynx at 2008-2-28
We are currently a Microsoft Gold ISV partner and I have a question as to how the licensing works for the disks that we get as part of our partnership. Specifically the difference between development licenses and internal use licenses. The partner program guide identifes the internal use ...

Can't open regedit

884 byte By Jebat at 2008-2-27
Hai....Why if I want open regedit (run>regedit), and then show message error like thatThe application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000005) Please anybody help me... Jebat ...

Team System for Empower ISVs

1662 byte By ccarpediem at 2008-2-26
Sorry to raise this issue again, but can anyone clearly state the exact process and pricing for moving from my Empower ISV account to having 3 copies of Team Suite and the workgroup version of Team Foundation Server? I hear all kinds of info on misc blogs, newgroups, etc about discounts (20%?) ...

How can I connect to the Team Foundation server?

497 byte By phamdachoang at 2008-2-25
I installed Microsoft Team Foundation Server for Deverlopers in machine A (server).After that, I installed team foundation exlporer in machine BWhen connected to machine A from B, it cause theres errors here:1. FTF31002 http:\\192.168.10.41- May be the team servername, port number or protocol ...

Microsoft Ecosystems

109 byte By Jules23 at 2008-2-24
Can someone explain the how Microsofts Ecosystem works, and whats in it for Microsoft and the Partner? Thanks

DirectShow / C++ talent in DFW

80 byte By netsql at 2008-2-23
I signed up... never heard back. I do widows forms in C# in Dallas. .V

response.setHeader in IE

1634 byte By ksrk at 2008-2-22
Hi All, I am trying to develop an web application java, thru which i can download an xml file.My code is working fine in FireFox. But the same code is not working in IE 6 & 7, the file contents are displaying in the browser itself. I am not getting any download option.Here is my ...

Microsoft SQL Server Runtime License details needed

2930 byte By JoseRizal at 2008-2-22
Hi, I would like to get more information regarding Microsoft SQL Server Runtime License since I couldn't find any information about this from anywhere. I'm mainly concerned about embedding SQL Server into our product as part of the ISV program. Do I just get the released version of SQL Server ...

Can't open regedit

884 byte By Jebat at 2008-2-21
Hai....Why if I want open regedit (run>regedit), and then show message error like thatThe application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000005) Please anybody help me... Jebat ...

Empower program software keys

962 byte By abzA at 2008-2-20
I recently signed up to the empower program and received the software yesteday. I expect that my membership id has been activated but msdn does not recognise it and so I cannot access the keys to install the software. I have type in my name, email address and membership id and am getting the ...

Extended Development Team Set-up for ISVs

660 byte By Udi2000 at 2008-2-19
We are a team of industry veterans with more than 14 years solid industry experience each, who have set-up high-performing offshore and on-shore Extended Software Development Teams specifically to serve the ISV communities. We have achieved nearly 40% net-margin improvements for our client ...

Is Partner program open for non-consulting/non-ISV companies?

383 byte By DBNull at 2008-2-18
We're a company that is building a web based product to be offered as an online service. Our platform is all Microsoft based using the latest .Net technologies. My question is whether our company is suitable as a Microsoft Partner? I'm having difficulty identifying the best Competency for us ...

Is Partner program open for non-consulting/non-ISV companies?

383 byte By DBNull at 2008-2-17
We're a company that is building a web based product to be offered as an online service. Our platform is all Microsoft based using the latest .Net technologies. My question is whether our company is suitable as a Microsoft Partner? I'm having difficulty identifying the best Competency for us ...

Windows Vista Readiness Labs at TechEd06!!

5210 byte By MSISVBuddyTeam at 2008-2-16
Just wanted to pass this on to all you ISV devs... Get in on an unique opportunity to get one-on-one time with our Windows Vista application compatibility experts during the Windows Vista Readiness Applications Compatibility Labs at TechEd 2006. Bring your own Applications to test and ...

handling of future maintenance

382 byte By colwelltim at 2008-2-15
We are in the process of establishing an ISV relationship with Microsoft in which we will be selling an embedded SQL Server license. How is future maintenance for the product handled. Are we responsible for invoicing/collecting/reporting the maintenance to MSFT in Year 2, 3 ... or does MSFT ...

Update document properties on MS site server

1753 byte By TheoPostma at 2008-2-15
Hello, I hope that this is the right place to ask my question about MS Site Server. After the migration to new user accounts I want to change the ownership of the documents in our content management system. With this code “Select owner FROM ContentManagement..SCOPE(' ...

Office 10 \ winword.exe runtime error

365 byte By Kdean6869 at 2008-2-15
I have downloaded the service pack 3 but I'm still encountering the problem when I try to open MS Word. MS Excel, MS Outlook , MS Powerpoint & MS Viso all work fine. Any time I try to open MS word I receice a Box vissual c++ runtime library. This application has requested the runtime to ...

Alcatel OmniPCX Office

271 byte By ThanhNguyen at 2008-2-15
Dear All, My phone system Alcatel OmniPCX office support TAPI Server 2.1. How can I display incomming call(phone number, searching my contact database[SQL Server]) and how to make phone call. Looking to hear your kindly support. ThanhNguyen

Error in partner program signup form

371 byte By jheske at 2008-2-15
I am trying to sign up for the Partner Program, however the first page has several errors: 1. State dropdowns are empty. This one doesn't seem to be critical. 2. I get "invalid telephone format" no matter how I type my phone number. This one is a show stopper. Anyone know how to fix it? Thanks ...

Simple question on FrontPage / Internet Explorer

407 byte By ADG at 2008-2-14
I have just learning FrontPage 2003 using the Step by Step book. When I look at pages with ActiveX items in design view I see the item, if I switch to preview I dont see the item just the area it occupies. I suspect that I need to change a security setting in Explorer, but I don't know where ...

Can I get Micorsoft.RuleEngine.dll ?

628 byte By khaaaalil at 2008-2-14
Hi Ihave a question on Microsoft.RuleEngine.dll used in Biztalk server 2004 core: Can developer buy a stand-alone licence ofMicrosoft.RuleEngine.dll ? (without the development FrameWork :Deployment wizard, Business rule Composer,.. ) thank you ;) ...

When you press pause.

295 byte By Poderdumal at 2008-2-13
Would the WMP team make the new version with the button 'pause' stoping the sound imediately? I think it would be more reasonable if the sound of music stop in 2 seconds <one extra resource>. It′d sound better to my ears. Sorry if you see one mistake on the spelling.

Certification of Modules for DotNetNuke Web Portal Framework

310 byte By johnno_oz at 2008-2-13
We wish to get several software modules certified that are add-ons to the DotNetNuke Web Portal Framework. Is there a simple process for testing that can be followed here? Has anyone else gone through the process of certifying DNN modules with appopriate learnings? Cheers, John. ...

Questions about using Windows Workflow Engine in ISV app.

856 byte By jbegley at 2008-2-12
Hi, We are a registered partner getting ready to launch our first application in August, 2006. We are looking at using WWF in the application. I see we can likely get GoLive licenses for the application for that time frame. I am wondering is there a limit to the number of installations we can ...

Microsoft SQL Server Runtime License details needed

2933 byte By JoseRizal at 2008-2-11
Hi, I would like to get more information regarding Microsoft SQL Server Runtime License since I couldn't find any information about this from anywhere. I'm mainly concerned about embedding SQL Server into our product as part of the ISV program. Do I just get the released version of SQL ...

Empower program support for ISVs

494 byte By FrankHileman at 2008-2-10
Is there any real support provided for ISV's in the Empower program? Visual Studio 2005 introduced breaking changes in our application (integrated in Visual Studio) and we have not been able to get anyone to investigate thoroughly. We cannot even determine which developer group is responsible ...

Wrong mail in certification form

424 byte By diegoCastelli at 2008-2-10
Hello, i got a problem... :-P In last Dec i passed exam 70-290 and so achieved MCP level. The employee wrote a bad email in the paper form for microsoft, so i cannot receive any "welcome kit confirmation" email.... I cannot even create the wrong email account 'cause minimum ...

What's your experience with the buddy program?

6006 byte By ISVBuddyTeam at 2008-2-8
Started by admin at 03-28-2005 5:11 PM. Topic has 2 replies. 03-28-2005, 5:11 PM admin Joined on 12-16-2004 Posts 14 What's your experience with the buddy program? We've already received a couple of posts on buddy experiences (thank you!) and would love to see ...

MS Vista partnership/marketing program

225 byte By ado at 2008-2-8
Does anybody know if there is a partnership/marketing program for ISV and specifically for game developers who are writing MS Vista "ready" sw? If so where do I get more info? cheers ADO

licences for Open Src/non-profit projects

394 byte By GuennadiiVanine at 2008-2-7
What are MS licencing policies about:- for non-profit organizations- for Open Source projects (in Java) Can u give me any link? What is the trial period for:- MS VS .NET 2005 Architect- MS SQL Server 2005 EnterprizeLink on download? More specifically I am interested on .NET, Office development ...

Importing data from Microsoft Access to Microsoft Word

248 byte By Marky52 at 2008-2-7
To anyone who can help Is there anyway that data from an access/sql query can be imported straight into Microsoft Word without losing the formating that has been set up in access. Many Thanks to anyone who can help Mark

microsoft word 200 trouble

306 byte By MylesA at 2008-2-7
tell me every time "run time error!!!program: C:\program files\microsoft office\office 10\WINWORD.EXEabnormal program termination " Come out every time snice i reformat HD. any one know how fix i all ready tryed restall it but not works even removed and delete all win word files n still ...

Error in partner program signup form

366 byte By jheske at 2008-2-7
I am trying to sign up for the Partner Program, however the first page has several errors:1. State dropdowns are empty. This one doesn't seem to be critical.2. I get "invalid telephone format" no matter how I type my phone number. This one is a show stopper. Anyone know how to fix it?Thanks ...

Windows media files have changes to Nero

272 byte By shihad at 2008-2-6
Hi just wondering how I change my music files back to windows media player, they changed to nero flies last week after burning a CD. Hate the nero player, but love windows media player. Hope someone can help me? Thanks Shihad P.S check out Shihad single ALIVE

MS Vista partnership/marketing program

221 byte By ado at 2008-2-6
Does anybody know if there is a partnership/marketing program for ISV and specifically for game developers who are writing MS Vista "ready" sw? If so where do I get more info? cheers ADO

Windows Vista beta

662 byte By Jwborc39963 at 2008-2-5
I am hoping this is the right place to post this request...I own my own computer repair business and I have very many clients. Some of them happen to be extremely computer-illiterate, so I write simple programs to change settings that may be harder to find. for example, instead or clicking ...

Error in partner program signup form

366 byte By jheske at 2008-2-5
I am trying to sign up for the Partner Program, however the first page has several errors:1. State dropdowns are empty. This one doesn't seem to be critical.2. I get "invalid telephone format" no matter how I type my phone number. This one is a show stopper. Anyone know how to fix it?Thanks ...

My new Buddy

764 byte By djartsinc at 2008-2-4
I met my new buddy a couple of days ago. Her name is Amy, and she is reallynice. She sent me an email, and asked me what I needed help with. I replyedto Her email and told her, I needed help with office Excell. I explaned how I useoffice, and explained that a lot of other functions in office ...

Visual Studio

697 byte By djartsinc at 2008-2-4
I downloaded Visual studio Express eddition, with MSDN, and SQL Server as a bundled package. It sounds like a program that I can use, But the SQL Server part won;t worl on my system. I am still trying. The other 2 parts of the bundle are working fine. My system has 32 bit graphics and ...

What's your experience with the buddy program?

5975 byte By ISVBuddyTeam at 2008-2-4
Started by admin at 03-28-2005 5:11 PM. Topic has 2 replies. 03-28-2005, 5:11 PM admin Joined on 12-16-2004 Posts 14 What's your experience with the buddy program? We've already received a couple of posts on buddy experiences (thank you!) and would love to see more of them, so ...

Certification of web based applications

584 byte By jnousis at 2008-2-4
Hello,After attending an ISV community days seminar I didn't not get a clear answer on how to test and certify a web based application. We have created a software-as-service application where the customer only gets a username and password in order to access the application through a web ...

Partnering with Microsoft?

290 byte By GlobalITSolutions at 2008-2-3
<font color="#000080">I am a partner with Microsoft and a Small Business Specialist. Our company provides technology solutions for Small Business. Since we own our hardware that is provided, in the solution, does Microsoft provide a Partner Program for discount Software to be used?</font>

A question on the ISV/Software Solutions competency customer reference requirements

1138 byte By DmytroL at 2008-2-3
Could you please clarify the ISV/Software Solutions competency requirements for customer references? The “Competency requirements” web page (https://partner.microsoft.com/40012621) reads:“Submit at least three customer references for tested packaged software solutions. The solution must be a ...

Important MS Partner Question

396 byte By MattHoneycutt at 2008-2-2
I'm giving serious thought to joining the Microsoft Empower ISV program, but I want to know for sure what version of MSDN and other software I'll get once MSDN Universal goes away. The Empower ISV website has been recently revamped, but it STILL lists MSDN Universal as the version partners ...

Can Microsoft Access be Hosted

1276 byte By MAT4Ron at 2008-2-2
I have been seeking out hosting services to run Offices applications and a Access database i developed. I have received some really lame answers like the following "MS Access is a file based database and is not designed for sharing, (i.e. If someone opens the database, no one else can open it). ...