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techspot.com - 10/22/2009
Microsoft releases Sidekick recovery tool for contacts
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Microsoft is still working to set things right with customers affected by the recent T-Mobile Sidekick data-loss disaster, releasing a downloadable recovery tool on Tuesday. Affected users can use the utility to view all of the contacts on your device as of October 1, and that data can be ...
microsoft.com - 10/20/2009
Microsoft Update on Sidekick Data Restoration: October 20, 2009
— microsoft.com — The Danger / Microsoft team continues to work around the clock and has completed its latest round... of rigorous tests. We are now ready to make the first phase of the content restoration process available to you, starting with personal contacts. This ... (more) Microsoft Update on Sidekick Data Restoration: October ...

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maximumpc.com - 10/20/2009
The 50 Best (and Worst) Moments in Windows History
— maximumpc.com — In just a few days, Microsoft at long last will officially release Windows 7 to an eager... public ready to put the Vista saga behind them. It's a been a long wait, particularly for those who opted to stick with XP until something better came ... (more) The 50 Best (and Worst) Moments in Windows History

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microsoft.com - 10/15/2009
Microsoft Confirms Data Recovery for Sidekick Users: Data Restoration to Begin as Soon as ...
— microsoft.com — Dear T-Mobile Sidekick customers, On behalf of Microsoft, I want to apologize for the recent problems with... the Sidekick service and give you an update on the steps we have taken to resolve these problems. We are pleased to report that we have ... (more) Microsoft Confirms Data Recovery for Sidekick Users: ...

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