The English version of Office XP service pack 2 is now available for download from the Microsoft Office auto-update site and weighs in at 6431KB. Its available here:

Seems that our Sister website planet-xp.de have snagged some screenshots of a new Tool from Microsoft Called Broadband Network Utility! that's in development @ Microsoft's labs.

Neowin.net have ripped the latest build of Windows Messenger 4.7 out of Windows XP SP1 Build 1097. Hit read more for your download link.

Thx to Winbeta.org as of the time of this posting I've only just installed, so no details as of yet. But we did notice somthing odd after the install was complete.

The Licencing and notice privacy agreement is POST install. Seems Microsoft doesn't want you to agree untill AFTER you install. More later.

Update: From Neowin.net New to this build is a POST privacy statement by Microsoft and a very cool option to setup your Privacy settings right away (cookie handling, sending Media player unique ID and stuff) These options can also be set in the tab via Options in the player.

Just a quick Note to let you know. we now Have the Download Links for the Thai , Hebrew and the Arabic version of Windows Office XP Service Pack 2! Click Here For your Download link

Just got word from our Sister site Planet-xp.de that they have snagged 5 screenshots of Windows XP SP1 Build 1097! and one more bit of new is that Windows XP SP1 Build 1098 is in the MS labs. Hehe

Just a quick Note to let you know. we now Have the Download Links for the Spanish ,Italian and the French version of Windows Office XP Service Pack 2! I should have the link to the English version later on today! Click Here For your Download link

I talked with Microsoft and they are telling people that SP1 WILL release on the 28th. So it looks like MS is planning on releasing it then im not sure if they will make it.

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Geeknewz.com reports today Microsoft has released the second Service Pack for Office XP you can download form the link bellow. I will post whats new soon. More links to follow soon.

Just read over on WinBeta.org that a new version of SP1 has been leaked onto the net taking the Build number to 1097! Here's what their saying.

Another SP1 leak from the microsoft gang has made its way over to your favorite IRC hangout. FileVersion: 5.1.2600.1097 (xpsp1.020813-2140)

One new tidbit on this build is a SSL security fix, which was originally not going to ship with SP1.

Sources claim that SP1 Final could be within 10 days. We shall see.

Come pay us a visit and grab a copy of 1097 for yourself!

This update resolves the "CardBus PC Cards May No Longer Function on Specific Docking Stations After You Apply SP3" issue in Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (SP3) and is discussed in Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) Article Q327269. Download now if your computer has a chipset that contains a PCI to PCI Bridge connecting to a docking solution that also contains a PCI to PCI Bridge. Docking Systems Containing a CardBus Controller (PC Card Slots) most likely contain a PCI to PCI Bridge.

Anyone who tried to slipstream xp always stopped when xp required activation.I burned a lot cd's but always the same problem.But finally the solution is here in only 4 steps.

Just saw this @ Bink's

From one of my sources I got this info: MS will release Service Packs for Office 2000 and Office XP, this is the release planning:

Neowin.net reports Yesterday late I received a link to the latest Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (August release) these packages generally bundle all the latest vulnerabilities into one big fix (that usually isn't big) It was so late I decided to wait till mornin' to post.. but now despite listings on Microsoft Downloads and the IE Downloads site it has gone AWOL!

August 2002, Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (Q323759) eliminates all previously addressed security vulnerabilities affecting Internet Explorer, well as additional newly discovered bugs. This update includes the functionality of all previously released patches. Download now to continue keeping your computer secure.

Q326886: Security Update: This update resolves the "Flaw in Network Connection Manager" security vulnerability in Windows 2000. Download now to prevent a malicious user from gaining elevated privileges through the Network Connection Manager, and then running code of his or her choice on your computer.

It was reported that Windows XP (Devils0wn) wouldn't update on windowsupdate.com . But I don't think that it the whole truth.. In the last week I have seen MSDN/Select copys of Win2K and XP fail to update.. and all of a sudden start to find updates.. Maybe the new auto update puts a strain on M$ servers..

If your Thinking of install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or have already and are having problems I suggest that you check out this site.

Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 has been officially released and is a a recommended upgrade according to Microsoft. It includes a collection of fixes in the following areas: application compatibility, operating system reliability, security, and setup. Windows 2000 SP3 includes the updates contained in Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows 2000 Security Rollup Package 1.

It looks as if M$ is getting tougher now on users of Windows XP (Devils0wn). For all you people that don't know what that is, it's the cracked copy of Windows XP.

Microsoft has now implemented a new feature in WINDOWS UPDATE, so that users who are running the illegal copies of windows, are unable to use the windows update features.

Microsoft unleashed the new Licensing 6.0 volume-licensing program on its customers this month, and the overall effect was predictably chilling. Giga Information Group says that 20 percent of Microsoft's customers can't afford the new program, which basically requires them to sign up for 2- or 3-year subscription terms. A total of 40 percent of Microsoft's former volume-licensing customers have simply opted to not sign up for Licensing 6.0. Gartner says the percentages are even uglier in other countries. In Australia, for example, as many as 50 percent of Microsoft's customers have bailed from Licensing 6.0. The best customer quote? "For frickin' sake, [Microsoft has] $36 billion in the bank, and they're trying to squeeze us." LOL.