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Microsoft Update now works with IE7

Published 2005-09-04 15:14 by Newsfactory 0

When Internet Explorer 7 Beta released to testers it left testers with a broken Windows Update that wouldn't load properly, disabling the ability to update Windows with critical patches that have been released since the end of July. This seems to of been fixed and on my PC it even redirects to Microsoft Update before my chosen homepage is loaded.

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Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable (v2)

Published 2005-09-04 15:11 by Newsfactory 0

The Microsoft Windows Installer is an application installation and configuration service. WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe is the redistributable package for installing or upgrading Windows Installer. This revised package replaces the previously released redistributable package named "WindowsInstaller-KB893803-x86.exe" and addresses the issue discussed in KB Article 898628: Windows Installer fails silently after you upgrade to Windows Installer 3.1.

MSN Screensaver Beta 01.00.0831.0000

Published 2005-09-01 22:35 by Newsfactory 0

The MSN team just released a new beta version of ?MSN Screensaver?, version 01.00.0831.0000.

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Phishing Addin for MSN Search Toolbar

Published 2005-09-01 18:05 by Newsfactory 0

Today, Microsoft released the ?Phishing? tool, as an addin for the MSN Search Toolbar (Beta). Lately, users have been engulfed with a number of emails posing to be from popular companies such as Paypal, Ebay or even banks. The email will ask the user to input some details such as the username and password. These details will be then sent back to the sender who will take full advantage.

Windows Storage Foundation (WinFS) Preview

Published 2005-08-31 23:03 by Newsfactory 0

In my first look at WinFS Beta 1, I examine Microsoft's next-generation storage engine, likely to be renamed as Windows Storage Foundation!

Update for Windows XP (KB897663)

Published 2005-08-31 22:35 by Newsfactory 0

Install this update to ensure that a firewall exception created via the registry is listed in the Windows Firewall interface the same as if the exception was created in the interface itself. After you install this update, you may have to restart your computer.

SyncToy v1.0 for Windows XP

Published 2005-08-31 22:33 by Newsfactory 0

SyncToy is a free PowerToy for Microsoft Windows XP that provides is an easy to use, highly customizable program that helps users to do the heavy lifting involved with the copying, moving, and synchronization of different directories. Most common operations can be performed with just a few clicks of the mouse, and additional customization is available without added complexity.

Latest Windows Vista, Longhorn Server, WinFS, SQL Server 2005 Timelines Revealed

Published 2005-08-31 22:23 by Newsfactory 0

According to very recent internal Microsoft documentation, the software giant is planning an aggressive release schedule for several products over the next year or so. I've come across the release schedules for Windows Vista (codenamed "Longhorn"), WinFS, and SQL Server 2005 (codenamed "Yukon"). Here's what I found out.

Windows IT Pro

MSN Toolbar Roaming Favorites Beta Screenshots Revealed

Published 2005-08-31 22:21 by Newsfactory 0

Released to beta testers earlier today, the MSN Toolbar Roaming Favorites Add-In Beta 1 is Microsoft's first attempt at allowing users to access their internet bookmarks (a.k.a. Favorites) remotely without having to be signed up to the MSN Internet service.

Microsoft ships - Windows Server 2003 R2 RC0

Published 2005-08-31 22:11 by Newsfactory 0

A few days ago Microsoft silently shipped Windows Server 2003 R2 Release Candidate 0 (RC0). Windows Server 2003 R2 beings on several new updates and features for Microsoft?s latest server operating system.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Preview Download

Published 2005-08-29 23:15 by Newsfactory 1

We've got a 100+ hotfix pack of many of the Windows XP SP3 fixes up for download. These are fixes that you would have to call Microsoft and get through their support center. These probably won't be up for download for more than a few days, so grab them while their hot!

WinFS Beta 1 Available

Published 2005-08-29 23:12 by Newsfactory 3

MSDN Subscribers got a surprise today! The WinFS (Windows File System) Beta 1 was made available to MSDN Subscribers, today. The release will enable developers to start work on WinFS?s capabilities. According to several press reports today, WinFS will be made available to PDC (Professional Developer Conference) attendes.

New Hotmail Beta Features Revealed

Published 2005-08-29 23:04 by Newsfactory 1

The number one free web-based e-mail service, Hotmail, is currently getting revamped. It's widely known that Microsoft is currently performing a revamp on the aging service, and now we have a full feature list for the current Beta at build 11.00.0000.0156....

TheHotfix

New Beta - MSN Website

Published 2005-08-27 14:23 by Newsfactory 0

The MSN team are working on a new design and layout for their main MSN Website. Currently the beta of the MSN website is at an early and even prototype stage.

Screenshot and more information: @ XPSource

MSN Messenger 8.0 Feature List

Published 2005-08-26 14:52 by Newsfactory 0

While MSN Messenger 7.5 just came out, 8.0 is already being worked on and heading towards beta by the end of the year. Here's a list of possible and rumored features Microsoft is contemplating on going into the IM client:

Office 12 - Preview and Beta!

Published 2005-08-26 13:58 by Newsfactory 0

I know, the title of this post is a bit misleading Anyway, sometime ago the Microsoft Office team launched their Office 12 preview website. Visitors will have the opportuinty to sign up for the latest updates for Office 12 and receive the latest announcments! However, what caught my attention is the simple phrase on the ?Thank you? page, once a user has finished signing up.

XPSource

XP SP3 Hotfix - Stop 0x000007B error after SP2 install

Published 2005-08-25 13:49 by Newsfactory 0

Microsoft has given us another hint for a fix that's going to be included in WindowsXP SP3. Sometimes users may get a "Stop 0x000007B INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE" error message after installing Windows XP Service Pack 2. The downloadable fix is available by calling Microsoft Support and requesting it if absolutely needed. Note that the fix they give you may still be in testing.

MSN Messenger 7.5 Final Build 0299

Published 2005-08-24 00:18 by Newsfactory 0

With MSN Messenger you can chat online via text, voice, mobile phone or even video conversation -- in real time -- with your friends, family, or colleagues. Express yourself with winks and dynamic display pictures or share photos, files, searches, and more instantly. You can also chat with your contacts to and from a mobile device.

Update for Windows XP (KB886540)

Published 2005-08-24 00:08 by Newsfactory 0

Installation of the Media Pack will ensure that software programs and Web sites that rely on Windows Media Player, as defined by the European Commission, work properly. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

Update for Outlook 2003 Junk E-mail Filter (KB902953)

Published 2005-08-24 00:05 by Newsfactory 0

This 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 August 2005.

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