Windows Server 2003 SP1 & Server/Pro x64 Edition Released to Manufacturing
REDMOND, Wash. -- March 30, 2005 -- Microsoft Corp. today released to manufacturing Microsoft® Windows Server? 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
Update for Windows XP (KB885222)
After you install Windows XP Service Pack 2, some 1394 devices (such as digital cameras that use S400 speed) may not perform as expected.
Update for Windows XP (KB886716)
When you try to convert your video production in Adobe Premiere Pro to an MPEG-2 (Moving Pictures Experts Group 2) format, the .mp2 file is not converted, and either Adobe Premiere Pro or your Microsoft Windows XP-based computer may stop responding.
Microsoft To Test MSN Messenger 7 Security
Microsoft is planning to block all hotlinks, Winks and Dynamic Display Pictures from being sent or received for a testing period starting today until Thursday 31st.
Neowin
Neowin
Windows Messenger 5.1 Released
Windows Messenger allows real-time communication with other contacts who are using instant messaging (IM) services including those provided by the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) as offered by Microsoft Office Live Communications Server. Windows Messenger also provides connectivity to the Microsoft .NET Messenger service and is the IM client of choice for businesses in managed environments. Read everything at the link!
Avalon and Indigo Community Technology Preview - March 2005
Indigo and Avalon are the codenames for two strategic developer technologies that Microsoft plans to ship in 2006 as part of the Windows "Longhorn" operating system. In addition, Microsoft is making these technologies available on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The Indigo and Avalon Community Technology Preview (CTP) enables developers to experiment with early builds of these technologies, get acquainted with the development experience, and provide Microsoft with feedback.
Longhorn Networking Revealed
This afternoon we were treated to an interesting Microsoft TechNet chat session on networking in Windows Longhorn. The session provided a great overview of what we can expect from the Longhorn networking team come this May. Longhorn will introduce us to a completely redesigned and harmonized IPv4/IPv6 protocol stack.
NeoWin.net
NeoWin.net
Windows Server Update Services Release Candidate Open Evaluation
The Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Open Evaluation Program (OEP) lets you evaluate the Release Candidate of WSUS in a non-production environment. This version is not supported and can be used in a test environment only.
UNOFFICIAL Windows98 Second Edition Service Pack 1 2.0 RC2
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 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 Features in Windows XP SP2
Learn about Windows XP Service Pack 2, some of its security features, and how Microsoft IT has implemented the Service Pack. Anne Legato and Steve Riley talk about the security issues Microsoft and its customers face and how SP2 helps create more secure computing environments.
Public BETA updated: MSN messenger 7.0.0429
Mess.be reports the public MSN Messenger 7 BETA was silently updated from 0425 to 0429. Currently only the English build is available, but other languages may have been added when you're reading this. We are unaware of any changes at the moment, but you'll be the first to hear about them. If you're into our MSN skins and patches I wouldn't recommend updating because chances are low they will be made compatible with this minor update.
The Road to Windows ''Longhorn'' 2005
My exclusive Road to Windows Longhorn 2005 showcase is extensively updated with new information about Longhorn features, scheduling, and hardware recommendations!
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Update for Outlook 2003 Junk E-mail Filter (KB892236)
This optional update provides the Junk E-mail Filter in Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 with a more current definition of which e-mail messages should be considered junk e-mail. This update was released in March 2005.
MSN Messenger 7.0.632 Beta
MSN Messenger 7.0.632 Beta. Microsoft has released an updated version of the MSN Messenger 7.0 Beta. This time at build 7.0.632.
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Zoom Update (KB890629)
The third mode of zoom does not always work as expected when watching live or recorded TV.
Update for Windows XP SP2 (KB884883)
When you work in a program that loads both version 5 and version 6 of the Comctl32.dll file in Microsoft Windows XP, the program may stop responding, and an access violation may occur in the Comctl32.dll file.
Update for Windows XP SP2 (KB884883)
Update for Windows XP SP2 (KB884883)
Update for Windows XP SP2 (KB887742)
This update addresses an issue that could cause your system to stop responding if certain firewall or antivirus programs are installed. You can help resolve this issue by installing this HTTP.sys update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Affects Windows Server 2003, Windows XP SP2 and Tablet PC Edition 2005
Affects Windows Server 2003, Windows XP SP2 and Tablet PC Edition 2005
IE7 news by Paul Thurrott
Paul Thurott has got his hands on development news on IE7. key facts he mentions :- *IE 7 was originally scheduled for Longhorn.
*IE 7 will be focused on security, not new features.
*IE 7 will be free.
*IE 7 will be focused on security, not new features.
*IE 7 will be free.
WinHEC 2005 - Updated Preview Build of Longhorn Due
Thanks to Tom Warren over at Neowin.net for the Heads Up!
Today, Microsoft confirmed that an updated developer preview build of Windows codenamed "Longhorn," along with a preview of future updates to the "Designed for Windows" logo program will be available at WinHEC 2005 this year.
Today, Microsoft confirmed that an updated developer preview build of Windows codenamed "Longhorn," along with a preview of future updates to the "Designed for Windows" logo program will be available at WinHEC 2005 this year.
Windows XP 64 Release Candidate 2 Build, 1433
Thanks to Garikfox for the Heads Up!
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is designed to address the most demanding business needs of technical workstation users who require large amounts of memory and floating point performance in areas such as mechanical design and analysis, digital content creation, and scientific and high-performance computing applications.
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is designed to address the most demanding business needs of technical workstation users who require large amounts of memory and floating point performance in areas such as mechanical design and analysis, digital content creation, and scientific and high-performance computing applications.
