Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration tool that brings together chat, video meetings, file sharing, and project management all in one place. With seamless integration with other Microsoft apps like Word and Excel, Teams makes it easy to work together with colleagues in real-time. Stay organized with channels for different projects, and easily access all your files and conversations in one centralized hub. Plus, with features like screen sharing and whiteboarding, Teams makes virtual meetings feel just as productive as being in the same room. Say goodbye to endless email chains and hello to efficient teamwork with Microsoft Teams.
Communicate with your team members in real-time through text messages, emojis, and GIFs.
Easily conduct video calls with your team members for face-to-face meetings and collaboration.
Share documents, presentations, and other files with your team for seamless collaboration.
Sync your calendar with Microsoft Teams to schedule meetings and appointments effortlessly.
Utilize a variety of tools like whiteboard, polls, and surveys to enhance team collaboration.
Set up notifications for specific channels or keywords to stay updated on important conversations.
Click on the Download button to start downloading Microsoft Teams for Windows
Open the .exe installation file in the Downloads folder and double click it
Follow the instructions in the pop-up window to install Microsoft Teams on Windows Desktop
Now you can open and run Microsoft Teams on Windows Desktop
Update: 11 Feb 2025
Microsoft integrates AI with Recall and Click to Do in Windows, enhancing search and usability features in the April 2025 update for compatible PCs.
Microsoft's recent patch for a security flaw has led to a new risk of DoS attacks in Windows systems, requiring increased vigilance by organizations.
Microsoft plans to retire Skype by May, urging users to transition to Microsoft Teams. Users are skeptical, citing Teams' business focus and limitations compared to Skype. Concerns about data loss and contact migration emerge amid the change.
Microsoft's 50th anniversary highlights its global tech influence, cloud computing innovations, and philanthropic contributions. The company employs 230,000 people and significantly impacts Seattle's economy, despite past challenges.
Microsoft addresses UK competition concerns as AWS, Google seek regulatory intervention on software pricing, alleging fourfold premiums outside Azure.
CISA warns of exploitation risks in Microsoft, Cisco, and Hitachi Vantara. Federal agencies must apply cybersecurity mitigations by March 2025.
Microsoft will prompt users to update their operating systems for continued Teams access, as support for outdated systems ends. Notifications begin October 15, 2024, with Teams ceasing to function on unsupported OS by specific dates in 2024 and 2025. Regular updates are recommended to avoid disruptions.
Microsoft is developing a feature to let AI models index and transcribe audio and video files, enhancing search capabilities. Discovered in build 27695 by XenoPanther, this opt-in feature is still conceptual with no guarantee of implementation.
Last Tuesday, Linux users faced boot failures due to a Microsoft update addressing a GRUB vulnerability (CVE-2022-2601). The update, intended to fix a critical security flaw, impacted various distributions, especially dual-boot systems. Users are seeking solutions, highlighting ongoing Secure Boot challenges.
Microsoft is enhancing user experience with updates to Windows 11 and Microsoft 365. Key improvements include hand interactions in Teams with Meta Quest headsets, 3D Whiteboard for Mesh events, and intelligent meeting recaps. A new Teams hub and upgraded Copilot features are also launching in October.