Windows Script 5.6.0.8825

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Windows Script is a comprehensive scripting infrastructure for the Microsoft Windows platform. Windows Script provides two script engines, Visual Basic Scripting Edition and Microsoft JScript, which can be embedded into Windows Applications. It also provides an extensive array of supporting technologies that makes it easier for script users to script Windows applications.

Update for Windows XP Service Pack 2 KB884020

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This update helps resolve an issue on computers running Windows XP Service Pack 2. Programs that connect to IP addresses in the loopback address range may not work as expected and you may receive an error message indicating you cannot establish a connection.

Critical Update for Windows XP (KB885626)

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This non-security critical update helps resolve an issue where a limited number of systems running a BIOS without production support for Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Celeron D processors based on Prescott C-0 stepping can potentially hang on Windows XP Service Pack 2 installation.

Critical: MS04-028: Buffer Overrun in JPEG Processing (GDI+)

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Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update immediately.

This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately reported vulnerability. A buffer overrun vulnerability exists in the processing of JPEG image formats that could allow remote code execution on an affected system. The vulnerability is documented in this bulletin in its own section.

UNOFFICIAL Windows98 Second Edition Service Pack 1.16.1

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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.

Security Update for Windows XP 64-bit Edition KB833987

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A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1

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A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may need to restart your computer. Note that in Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, this update will appear as Microsoft VGX 833989.

Virtual Server 2005 Evaluation Kit

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Virtual Server 2005 guest virtual machine environments are optimized for Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows NT Server 4.0, yet users can run a broad range of x86-based operating systems. This evaluation software includes all the features of the final, retail version of Virtual Server 2005, such as SCSI support, 2-node clustering, and an enhanced COM API for improved control.

Windows XP SP2 pop-up blocker

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When you use a Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)-based computer to visit the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, one or both of the following scenarios may occur: You receive an "Internal Server Error" error message or a blank page when you click links on the Windows Update Web site.

Should I Install SP2?

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HardCoreWare.net have thrown up their latest article that asks the question should I Install Windows XP SP2? Here's a snip.

If you are using Windows XP, there really is no question about whether you should install SP2. The security updates alone make it worthwhile. And there are several other features that have been added, including:

Neowin AutoPatcher XP 4.6 (August Update)

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AutoPatcher XP is an installation package designed to get your Windows XP system up to date quick and easily. This update package features a slick looking GUI and and can be customized to install as much or as little as you please!

Windows Media Player 9 Series and 10 Series Add-in for Microsoft FrontPage

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This add-in enables new capabilities for FrontPage users including the ability to: Easily embed the Windows Media Player 9 Series or 10 Series control into FrontPage web pages and SharePoint sites; Control the look and feel of the media playback experience; Easily convert your media files for efficient network delivery. Publish to a Web or streaming server automatically. All this from within the add-in's wizard without having to write any script!

Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection software [XPSP2 6.0.2600.0]

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This software package will install the client portion of Remote Desktop on any of the following operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000. (This is the same version of the client software as in Windows XP Service Pack 2.) When run, this software allows older Windows platforms to remotely connect to a computer running Windows XP Professional with Remote Desktop enabled.

Windows Media Player 10 Review

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Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite have thrown up their Windows Media Player 10 Review!

As an evolutionary product, WMP 10 is immediately recognizable as a member of Microsoft's Windows Media Player product family, and yet it also offers a fresh face to what has always been an overly complicated product. WMP 10, if you can believe it, actually offers a lot more functionality than previous versions of the player, but it presents much of that functionality in far simpler ways.

UNOFFICIAL Windows98 Second Edition Service Pack 1.16

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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.

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1

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The primary focus of Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is improved security. In addition, the service pack includes roll-ups of all reported customer issues found after the release of the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. Of particular note, SP1 provides better support for consuming WSDL documents, Data Execution prevention and protection from security issues such as buffer overruns.

New version of Windows planned for 2006

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Microsoft Corp., world's largest software maker, announced yesterday that it will release the next version of Windows operating system, code-named Longhorn, in the second half of 2006. The company was unsure about Longhorn's release for quite some time, but seems to have reached a goal due to end-customer inquires.