This month's security updates affect Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.

This update contains multiple fixes for the eHome Infrared Receiver reference hardware. This update also adds support for the Microsoft Media Center Keyboard. The only way to enable support for this keyboard is through this update either preinstalled on a system or downloaded by the customer on Windows Update.

With the Beta 1 release of Longhorn now just weeks away, it is time to start talking about two little-known features that will particularly appeal to modders and power gamers. These are good signs that Microsoft is getting serious about these audiences; they demonstrate the broad positive impact of actually having game developers on Microsoft's staff.

Saturday morning, we got word of screenshots having surfaced for a new Windows "Longhorn" build (5203).

The vulnerability in the Javaprxy.dll COM object may cause Microsoft Internet Explorer to stop working. This vulnerability may also allow an attacker to run arbitrary code and to gain control of the computer. The Javaprxy.dll COM object has the following class identifier (CLSID):

A memory leak in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 causes a gradual decrease in available system memory. This loss in available memory causes degradation in system performance. When this behavior occurs, the user must restart the computer. This problem is caused by a memory leak in the tcserver.exe service.

Microsoft has developed the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer . Version 2.0 of MBSA includes a graphical and command line interface that can perform local or remote scans of Windows systems. MBSA runs on Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP systems and will scan for common security misconfigurations in the following products: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.0, and 6.0, SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, Internet Explorer (IE) 5.01 and later, and Office 2000, 2002 and 2003. MBSA also scans for missing security updates, update rollups and service packs published to Microsoft Update.

With MSN Messenger you can chat online via text, voice or even video conversation - in real time - with your friends, family or colleagues. It's faster than e-mail, a great choice for conversations and the perfect alternative when you can't be there in person.

Microsoft have updated their Download Center with a new UI? Check it out Here

Microsoft and Kukuxumusu have designed specifically for Spain and the Spanish speaking community in the world a Windows theme entirely dedicated to the Spanish culture, with especial emphasis to the San Fermin festivity. This desktop theme for Windows XP includes wallpapers, icons for the desktop, mouse pointers, sounds, screensaver and much more!

This update fixes possible registry security value corruption on certain Dell PowerEdge(TM) servers with factory installed Windows Server 2003 and specific disk controller configurations. Installing this update will automatically verify and if necessary, permanently repair this registry corruption issue.

This update installs a permanent copy of Package Installer for Windows to enable software updates to have a significantly smaller download size. The Package Installer facilitates the install of software updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems and other Microsoft products. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

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This article contains information about Update Rollup 1 for Windows 2000 SP4 and answers frequently asked questions about this update rollup. This article also lists the fixes that are included in this update rollup and includes information about security-related changes in the Windows 2000 Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI). Update Rollup 1 for Windows 2000 SP4 makes it easier for customers to enhance and maintain the security and stability of their Windows 2000-based computers.

Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed.

I was randomly browsing Flickr, and I typed in "microsoft" as a tag to search. I was amazed to find IE7 pictures running on Longhorn that were uploaded today!

IPv6 stands for ?Internet Protocol Version 6?, the latest incarnation of the TCP/IP standard that increases Internet Protocol's ability to scale to billions of users and Internet appliances. Sounds great but will it allow me to surf faster?

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Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed.

The blocker, available on Microsoft's site, will allow admins to defer installation of SP1 via Windows Update until March 30, 2006, at which time the service pack will be automatically installed on any Windows Server 2003 system with Automatic Updates enabled. Though SP1 has been available since late March, Web availability is still just over a month away, having been set for July 26.

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Try Out the All New Windows XP Game Advisor! Put more fun in your life with the all new Windows XP Game Advisor. Find game information including demos, trailers, screenshots and updates and determine if a game will work on your Windows XP powered computer before you buy!

Microsoft® Windows Server? 2003 Performance Advisor provides several specialized reports, including a System Overview (focusing on CPU usage, Memory usage, busy files, busy TCP clients, top CPU consumers) and reports for server roles such as Active Directory, Internet Information System (IIS), DNS, Terminal Services, SQL, print spooler, and others.