DirectX 9.0 SDK August 2005 Update Realeased
The August 2005 Update of the Microsoft DirectX SDK is finally here.
WindowsXP SP3 Fixes and Features Preview
Here it is. The unofficial fix list for Windows XP SP3. I want to make sure that you understand that SP3 isn't even close to beta yet, so this by no means is the final list and new fixes are added almost daily.
Windows XP & Windows x64 (KB903234)
This update adds support for the End User Recovery feature in the Data Protection Manager. After installation, the updated Timewarp client will be able to recover data from a Data Protection Manager server, if present. After you install this update, you may have to restart your computer.
Windows XP x64 Edition (KB901105)
The Intel High Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1
Microsoft has made available to beta testers and MSDN subscribers a stand alone Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1. According to some Flexbeta members who have fiddled with the browser, IE7 Beta is riddled; many websites will not load probably while other members are reporting not being able to install the browser.
Windows Vista Beta 1 Review
My unhappy reaction to the Windows Hardware Engineering (WinHEC) 2005 build of Longhorn is now, shall we say, infamous. I wasn't trying to make a statement per se. But I did refer to the next major version of Windows as a "train wreck," so I guess it makes sense that people would latch onto that statement.
Hands on with Windows Vista Beta 1
After several years of waiting to see the successor to Windows XP, code-named Longhorn, we've finally gotten our hands on Beta 1 of what now will be called Windows Vista.
Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) offers the latest software and security updates to Windows Small Business Server 2003 (Windows SBS) including: enhanced security and performance, increased reliability, and improved productivity and collaboration.
Internet Explorer 7 - Features
Rumors have it that the Windows Vista Beta 1 build will be released to testers tomorrow, according to Winbeta. However, Microsoft made it clear on the official website of Windows Vista that Windows Vista Beta 1 will be in the hands of the developers and IT Professionals by August 3rd, 2005 (This seems to be a MSDN release date).
Tablet PC - Education Pack
Yesterday, Microsoft released an education pack for Tablet PC users, targeted at college students. The Education pack includes several ?nifty? programs which help students get organzied, take down notes, review their notes and at the same time have fun too. The ?Tablet PC - Education Pack?, is currently free for tablet pc owners and weighs at 41MB.
XPSource
XPSource
Windows Vista FAQ
My new Windows Vista FAQ replaces the old Longhorn FAQ and is completely updated with exclusive information culled from internal Microsoft documentation!
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Windows Vista - Anthem Video
There has been much talk lately about Microsoft?s next generation operating system, Windows Vista. At all began last Thursday, 21st July (2005). More and more material and information slowly began to be uncovered.
XPSource
XPSource
MSN Virtual Earth
"Sssh The Microsoft ?Virtual Earth? team has silently released ?Virtual Earth?, the counter part to Google?s Map feature. There isn?t any official word or press release relating to the release of ?Virtual Earth?. Below is a screenshot of the Virtual Earth website."
XPSource
XPSource
Microsoft® Pre-Release Software Code Named ?Avalon? and ?Indigo? Beta1 RC
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 Beta1 "RC" enables developers to continue experimenting with early builds of these technologies, get acquainted with the development experience, and provide Microsoft with feedback.
MSN Messenger v7.5.0160 Screens
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.
MSN Screen Saver (Beta)
Stay on top of news, weather, and e-mail with the next step in the evolution in screen savers. With the MSN Screen Saver (Beta), you can display your photos, click news headlines, check the local weather, display your friends? photos and blogs from their MSN Spaces, and set up your own RSS news feeds.
First looks at the new Hotmail & Internet Explorer 7
From Activewin.com: Following up on our screenshots of the next version of Hotmail, we're happy to bring you a shot of IE 7 in Windows XP, in all its tabbed glory.
Rootkit Detection Coming to Windows AntiSpyware
Strider Ghostbuster, a prototype tool developed by Microsoft Corp.'s Cybersecurity and Systems Management Research Group, provides a straightforward way to detect Windows rootkits by comparing scan results between a clean system and one that may potentially be compromised.
Neowin.net
Neowin.net
Volume Shadow Copy issues in Windows Server 2003
This update resolves an issue with Windows-based systems which may cause them to deplete their paged pool if the Volume Shadow Copy Service is placed under heavy load.
Bink.nu
Bink.nu
MSN Messenger 7.5 BETA
Thought it was gooseberry season in the MSN Messenger universe? Think again, a new MSN Messenger BETA has been released to selected BETA-testers, including KebecoiS and sk8michael who were so kind to provide us with the first-ever screenshots of MSN Messenger 7.5.0160. The bug/feature/leak-hunting season has opened, y'all!
Mess.be
Mess.be
