The Seoul High Court Tuesday rejected an appeal by Microsoft to delay the implementation of penalties imposed on the software maker by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC).The KFTC ruled last year that Microsoft violated the country’s fair trade regulations, and ordered the company to pay a fine of 33 billion Korean won (US$35.4 million). The court also compelled Microsoft to offer two versions of its Windows XP operating system in the country: one without Windows Media Player and Windows Messenger, and another that includes links to websites offering rival software.Microsoft appealed that ruling with the Seoul High Court and asked the court to defer the Aug. 24 deadline for compliance, buying itself at least as much time as the appeal lasts. The court ruled that the deadline stands irrespective of the appeal.In response to the court’s decision, Microsoft said it plans to comply with the KFTC’s order and offer new versions of Windows XP in South Korea. It also reaffirmed its intention to appeal the order. “While Microsoft believes that the KFTC’s order will hinder technological innovation in Korea, it remains committed to continuing its business in Korea and to providing innovative technology to Korean customers,” the company said in a statement.-Martyn Williams, IDG News Service (Tokyo Bureau) This article is posted on our Microsoft Informer page. For more news on the Redmond, Wash.-based powerhouse, keep checking in. Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content News Nvidia accelerates enterprise adoption of generative AI Nvidia’s AI Foundations as-a-service offering aims to help enterprises build and run AI models that generate text, graphics, and even proteins. By Peter Sayer Mar 21, 2023 5 mins Cloud Management Infrastructure Management Artificial Intelligence BrandPost The Era of Multi-Cloud Services Has Arrived How to unlock the benefits of multi-cloud environments By Adelino Simao Mar 21, 2023 4 mins VMware BrandPost Why CISOs Are Looking to Lateral Security to Mitigate Ransomware How to fight ransomeware attacks with lateral security By Adelino Simao Mar 21, 2023 4 mins VMware BrandPost 4 Factors That Influence Modern App Success in a Multi-Cloud Environment Enable your developers to do what they do best: code By Adelino Simao Mar 21, 2023 5 mins VMware Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe