The workbook Office XP Service Pack 1 - Changes summarizes the updates and corrections to Microsoft Office XP applications and components provided with the Office XP Service Pack 1 (SP-1). The SP-1 Changes worksheet describes the changes that apply to particular applications and lists the files and languages affected by each change.

Ok people at last Microsoft have now Released Office XP SP1! :D so hit Read More for your link

Finally M$ offers something useful. ;-) They have an online tweakage for users running a CRT monitor. First you can activate ClearType if you have not already done so. Afterwards you are offered six different varieties of ClearType effects that will be applied by your choosing.

XPFreaks.com has a new version of MSN Explorer dated December 13th, 2001.


You can find more info by clicking this link here

Actually I don't know if this is news for some of you but I had problems displaying FTP server contents in IE6 XP. Either I couldn't connect or the page could not be displayed. Well there is an easy solution to this issue: In IE6 XP open the Tools tab -> goto Internet Options -> Advanced tab -> scroll down till you find Use Passive FTP (for firewall and DSL modem compatibility) -> TICK this setting -> hit Apply This should resolve all problems with accessing FTP servers.

As reported earlier this week the bonus pack is now available for download. You may choose between net installer and choose components or take the full download. Bonus Pack Net Installer 172KB Bonus Pack Full 18.200KB For more information on included items read more.

Microsoft have released Office XP SP1.This is the first service pack for Office XP, SP1 will be the first major update to Office XP since the suite launched last May, and contain numerous bug fixes and security updates. Product activation changes have also been made to prevent a user from having to reactivate unnecessarily.

Use this tool to save configuration information, obtain server status, and set a server online or offline.

Download Application Center 2000 Load Balancing Tool 216 Kb for Windows 2000

The latest versions of the Messenger application programming interfaces (APIs) documentation. Microsoft has developed three sets of APIs that can be used to create custom Messenger applications. For example, you can add images of your contacts or create an add-in component that links to your e-mail system to alert you when new messages arrive.

Messenger Version - 4.6 for Windows 95 & 98, NT 4.0 & 2000, Windows Me, Win XP
Release Date - 12 Dec 2001

Messenger.exe - 249 Kb
MessengerAddIn.exe - 121 Kb
MessengerUA.exe - 295 Kb

I've just found the MSN Messenger v4.6 for Windows XP! :D

I've check the links and they're working but they maybe a bit slow...

Microsoft have released a new MSN Messenger version. It's up to version 4.6 for Microsoft® Windows® 95, 98, Me, 2000, or NT 4.

I've check all the links and they're working but they are maybe a bit slow.

The Inquirer USERS OF WINDOWS XP (and Windows 2000) may be frustrated at the seeming impossibility of removing exciting applets such as Microsoft Messenger which pop up seemingly at random intervals no matter how loudly you shout at it.

But help is at hand thanks to tireless work by boffins at the Spinola Institute - there's a secret way of making those pesky hidden applications appear on the remove programs menu.

Wininformant At Streaming Media East 2001 this week, Microsoft will unveil a new add-on called the Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP, which includes several new tools and enhancements for the Windows Media technologies in XP. The bonus pack will be available later this month as a free download from the Microsoft Web site; Streaming Media East attendees can pick it up on CD-ROM this week at the show.

The Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP includes

Microsoft has released a new Windows XP Application Compatibility Update! :D

Windows XP is designed to support additional applications after it has been installed. The Windows XP Application Compatibility Update is a package of software updates that address common application issues, helping Windows XP either to support these applications or helping to avoid common issues users may experience with these applications. Microsoft recommends downloading this compatibility update if you are having problems with one of the applications this update is designed to support.

The following files will install Microsoft® Windows® Script containing Visual Basic® Script Edition (VBScript.) Version 5.6, JScript® Version 5.6, Windows Script Components, Windows Script Host 5.6, and Windows Script Runtime Version 5.6.

Download Microsoft Windows Script 5.6 The script files are available for multiple versions of windows in multiple language versions.

This patch resolves problems that were found in the Exchange 5.5 Web Client since SP4 was released. See "More Information" for a list of the fixes that are included in this patch.

This patch also includes a fix for the issue discussed in http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-057.asp . Visit that page for more information regarding that issue.

Download Exchange 5.5 Web Client Hotfix 2655.77 for Windows NT 4.0 & 2000 Exchange 5.5 SP4 must be already installed

Systems Management Server 2.0 Service Pack 3 is designed to address specific customer suggestions and to ensure compatibility with Windows 2000.

Download Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Service Pack 3

This patch resolves problems that were found in Exchange 2000 since SP2 was released. See "More Information" for more information about how to use the script contained in this package

Download Exchange 2000 EDSLock Script for Windows 2000 Exchange 2000 must be already installed.

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After a while, those nifty Windows XP menu animations tend to grow old. They also use resources that can be put to use elsewhere. With this in mind, there is a simple way to hide all of these animations, and its as simple as finding a certain Windows XP menu. Follows these instructions to hide these animations:.. Allright buddy, I post it right now! Tell me the link:www.winos.. allright, got it.
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Microsoft® Customer research shows a frequently requested feature that users want from their PCs is fast system startup, whether from cold boot or when resuming from standby or hibernation. The Windows development team at Microsoft has taken bold steps in making fast startup PCs a reality with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.

BootVis.exe Tool 1.0: Performance Tace Visualization Tool 4 Dec 2001 I got this link from Microsoft Downloads. it looks like Microsoft now post updates for frontpage changes! LOL unless their getting ready for BootVis.exe Tool 2.0 :D