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This page is within the scope of WikiProject Microsoft, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of articles relating to Microsoft on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.MicrosoftWikipedia:WikiProject MicrosoftTemplate:WikiProject MicrosoftMicrosoft articles

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Computing

This page is within the scope of WikiProject Computing, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of computers, computing, and information technology on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.ComputingWikipedia:WikiProject ComputingTemplate:WikiProject ComputingComputing articles

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"Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager" should be renamed/moved to reflect the most recent renaming

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It's now "Microsoft Configuration Manager", so the article ought to be renamed. Its content is already updated. -- 2003:EA:F24:6400:FA9E:94FF:FEEC:9B31 (talk) 16:37, 22 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20230722163700","author":"2003:EA:F24:6400:FA9E:94FF:FEEC:9B31","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-2003:EA:F24:6400:FA9E:94FF:FEEC:9B31-20230722163700-\"Microsoft_Endpoint_Configuration_Manager\"_should_be_renamed\/moved_to_reflect_th","replies":[]}}-->

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Office Assistant has an RFC on which name to use for the paperclip character

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Office Assistant, which is within the scope of this WikiProject, has an RFC for which name to use for the paperclip character. A discussion is taking place. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments on the discussion page. Thank you. Averixus (talk) 07:10, 7 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20230807071000","author":"Averixus","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Averixus-20230807071000-Office_Assistant_has_an_RFC_on_which_name_to_use_for_the_paperclip_character","replies":[]}}-->

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Proposal of new WikiProject: Operating Systems

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Hello, I am working on creating a new WikiProject, and I am looking for others to join in the creation of WikiProject Operating systems. If you'd be interested in joining and supporting the project, add your name to the proposal support list here. Thanks! OnlyNano 20:42, 25 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240125204200","author":"OnlyNano","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-OnlyNano-20240125204200-Proposal_of_new_WikiProject:_Operating_Systems","replies":[]}}-->

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Requested move at Talk:Surface Pro (2017)#Requested move 11 March 2024

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Surface Pro (2017)#Requested move 11 March 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Lightoil (talk) 10:37, 20 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240320103700","author":"Lightoil","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Lightoil-20240320103700-Requested_move_at_Talk:Surface_Pro_(2017)#Requested_move_11_March_2024","replies":[]}}-->

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Requested move at Talk:Internet Information Services#Requested move 17 May 2024

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There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Internet Information Services#Requested move 17 May 2024 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Safari Scribe^{Edits! Talk!} 00:39, 9 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240609003900","author":"SafariScribe","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-SafariScribe-20240609003900-Requested_move_at_Talk:Internet_Information_Services#Requested_move_17_May_2024","replies":[],"displayName":"Safari Scribe"}}-->

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FAR for Microsoft Security Essentials

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I have nominated Microsoft Security Essentials for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets the featured article criteria. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" in regards to the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. Sohom (talk) 03:09, 9 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20240709030900","author":"Sohom Datta","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Sohom_Datta-20240709030900-FAR_for_Microsoft_Security_Essentials","replies":[],"displayName":"Sohom"}}-->