Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 1.3 RC-1

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Microsoft has never released a service pack for Windows98 SE. But I made a Service Pack for Windows98 SE users. It contains all Windows98 SE updates from WindowsUpdate site and more.

A Hands-On Look at Windows Security Update CD

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Some time ago I observed that the volume of downloads for updating Windows was large and impractical for any dial-up user. Microsoft should, I suggested, issue a CD with the updates, or put ISO images on their site for others to download and burn. You all agreed.

XP Reloaded Won't Be an Interim Release?

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Just spotted this bit of Info over at Paul Thurrott's WinInfo.

I also found out yesterday that Microsoft doesn't plan to ship XP Reloaded as an interim OS release (see my original article, "Windows XP...Reloaded "). Instead, the company is still wrestling with how to market and package an OS that's changed dramatically in the 3 years since the company first released it.

Service Pack 6 for Visual Basic 6.0

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Service Pack 6 for Visual Basic 6.0, Visual C++ 6.0 with Visual Source Safe 6.0d provides the latest updates to these products. It is recommended for all users of Visual Basic 6.0, Visual C++ 6.0 and Visual Source Safe 6.0.

Microsoft XNA

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Microsoft XNA is the catalyst for a new ecosystem of interchangeable, interoperable software tools and technologies from Microsoft, middleware and game development companies. By integrating software innovations across Microsoft platforms and across the industry, XNA forms a common environment that liberates developers from spending too much time writing mundane, repetitive boilerplate code. Instead, XNA frees game creators to spend their time where it matters most -on the creativity that differentiates their games.

Exclusive Bill Gates Webcast

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Bill Gates' recent visit to London attracted significant interest; now you can watch his keynote presentation and hear him answer questions on bCentral.

During the course of his presentation, Bill Gates talks about the evolution of software in business. He looks at how software will advance in the time ahead and outlines some exciting new developments that could help your business. Joined by Alistair Baker (Group Director, Small & Mid-Market Solutions and Partners, Microsoft UK) and Jeff Young (Microsoft Business Solutions Vice President, CRM & Retail), he then answers questions from the audience.

Note: If you do not have Windows Media Player 9 installed then you will need to download it to view the webcast.

Windows Media Player 9.0 build 3133

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Mertsch in our forum has ripped Windows Media Player 9.0 build 3133 from the lastest windows XP SP2 RC1 for your downloading pleasure.

If you have a Mirror don't forget to post a link!

Windows XP SP2 RC1 Preview

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I Am Not A Geek have thrown up their preview of Windows XP Service Pack 2 Release Candidate 1.

Windows XP SP2 should only be a couple months away from public release. The first release candidate was released on March 17, nearly a month after the previous build. The current build is 2092 which I am using today. I personally expect RC2 to be released in about another month followed by the finished product another month after that.

DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (Summer 2004) Beta 2

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Thanks to Voodoo over at Neowin.net for the heads up!

The DirectX® Team is pleased to announce the release of DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (Summer 2004) - Beta 2. This Beta release contains the full DirectX SDK which features the initial Beta release of the DirectX 9.0c developer runtime. Areas of concentration in the DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (Summer 2004) Beta release are:

Windows XP Service Pack 2 RC1 build 2096 Released

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Here we are again with the latest Build of WinXP SP2 but this time its finaly reaching final stages of beta testing. Release Candidate 1 has been released for all official testers.

You may download the express intaller from GeekNewz using the link below. All official testers can go download the full 273mb file from the official site.

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Updated)

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Microsoft has updated the Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 document

This document focuses on the changes in Windows XP Service Pack 2 and its implications for developers. Examples and details are provided for several of the technologies that are experiencing the biggest changes. Future versions of this document will cover all new and changed technologies.

Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit 3.0 Updated

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Microsoft has updated the Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit 3.0

The Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 3.0 for Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 contains the tools and documentation you need to design, deploy, and support applications on these platforms.

Windows Media Player 9.0 build 3124

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Mertsch in our forum has ripped Windows Media Player 9.0 build 3124 from the lastest windows XP SP2 beta for your downloading pleasure.

If you have a Mirror don't forget to post a link!

Microsoft Security Updates Alert

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Thanks to Neobond over at Neowin.net for the heads up!

I just got my monthly round-up of security alerts from Microsoft in my email and I thought I'd share it here seeing as Neowin is focused on keeping our readership up to date as far as securing your internet enabled devices goes. This month's security updates address newly discovered issues in Microsoft(R) Windows(R), Microsoft Office, and MSN(R) Messenger.

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 1.2 Released

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Thanks to Tim @ Majorgeeks.com for the Heads up! Microsoft has never released a service pack for Windows98 SE. But I made a Service Pack for Windows98 SE users. It contains all Windows98 SE updates from WindowsUpdate site and more.

MSN Messenger 6.1 *Update*

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MSN Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you send instant messages with cool emoticons, send pictures and other files to your friends, call a phone anywhere in the world from your computer, see when someone is typing a message to you, page a contact's mobile phone, and much more.

Office XP SP3

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Office XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Office XP. SP3 contains significant security enhancements, in addition to stability and performance improvements. This service pack applies to any level of Office XP. It contains all updates included in Office XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Office XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), and updates released after SP2.

MSN Sandbox

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The MSN Sandbox is the place to play with some new technologies at MSN. It is a chance to experiment and peek behind the scenes at some new ideas.