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New DirectX (SDK) Beta

Published 2005-10-12 15:09 by Newsfactory 0

This is the Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Software Development Kit (SDK) Update for October 2005. This release includes a new SDK component Xinput, graphics samples, tools, documentation, and Pre-release components Microsoft Cross-Platform Audio Creation Tool (XACT) and support for the 2.0 Common Language Runtime in Managed DirectX. There are updated developer runtimes, DirectX for Managed Code, and the DirectX Runtime (DirectX 9.0c Redistributable) are also included.

MS System Center Reporting Manager 2005 (Beta)

Published 2005-10-12 14:38 by Newsfactory 0

System Center Reporting Manager 2005 (Beta) delivers a rich platform for enterprise analysis of management data so that IT administrators, managers, and executives can query, report, and forecast IT operations for higher service quality at a lower price.

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Microsoft starts the Vista Feature Focus Beta Group

Published 2005-10-12 14:29 by Newsfactory 0

The Windows Beta Team, in conjunction with the Windows Product Groups, invites you to join us for the Feature Focus program. This optional testing opportunity is your chance to explore new technologies of Windows Vista and Longhorn Server with the Windows Team as your guide.

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Windows Vista Build 5231 and WMP 11 Screenshots

Published 2005-10-10 17:34 by Newsfactory 0

Windows Vista Build 5231 and Windows Media Player 11 screenshots have leaked. Windows Media Player looks to be getting a major overhaul with an entire new interface. Other minor tweaks to the properties of controls panels are also very visable. View them at the source URL.

New E-Mail Client to Replace Hotmail

Published 2005-10-10 17:22 by Newsfactory 0

MSN Hotmail could be replaced. For the last seven months, Microsoft has been beta testing a radically different Web mail client, one that makes Hotmail's largely standard HTML interface look like yesterday's news.Code-named "Kahuna," the e-mail client supports drag and drop, right-clicking, multi-select and a much more Outlook-like look and feel. Built from the ground up with AJAX technology, the beta program should roll out to the general Hotmail user population next year.

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Windows XP SP2 Dual Core Performance Fix

Published 2005-10-08 19:54 by Newsfactory 0

Microsoft has released a hotfix to improve performance on dual core systems. It fixes a possible decrease in performance during demand based switching. Cool 'n Quiet must be enabled for the fix to work, and Microsoft will only send you the hot fix if you have been experiencing the problem. The issue is how do you know if you are or not?

Update for Windows XP (KB904412)

Published 2005-10-08 19:48 by Newsfactory 0

Install this update to address several possible issues associated with connecting a Serial Bus Protocol 2 (SBP-2) device, such as an IEEE 1394 device, to a Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Update for Windows XP (KB906569)

Published 2005-10-06 15:54 by Newsfactory 0

Install this update to add a Tools tab to the System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe). The Tools tab will allow further diagnostic tools to be launched from within the System Configuration Utility. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Windows Media Center Edition 2005 Rollup Update

Published 2005-10-06 15:36 by Newsfactory 0

I just got the Update rollup 2 for Windows Media Center Edition 2005, it's available at the Microsoft OEM syste builder site, at the end of month it will be released to the regular Windows Updates.

DirectX 9.0 SDK October 2005 Update Realeased

Published 2005-10-05 00:17 by Newsfactory 0

The October 2005 Update of the Microsoft DirectX SDK is finally here.

Update for Windows 2000 (KB904368)

Published 2005-10-04 17:28 by Newsfactory 0

Install this update to resolve an issue in which Microsoft Office programs may stop responding when you try to save new files to a floppy disk drive after installing Update Rollup 1 for Windows 2000 Service Pack 4.

Visual FoxPro 9.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta

Published 2005-10-04 17:27 by Newsfactory 0

Download Service Pack 1 public beta for Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0. There is no expiration date for the SP1 beta of Visual FoxPro 9.0 beta, and release of the final version of SP1 is scheduled for sometime around the end of 2005. Because this is a pre-release build of SP1 for Visual FoxPro (VFP) 9.0, the quality of it will not be of the same caliber as that of the final release.

Update for Windows XP & Windows 2003/XP x64 Edition (KB907865)

Published 2005-09-30 13:40 by Newsfactory 0

Install this update to address multiple issues in the IPSec Policy Agent. The IPSec Policy Agent (IPsecsvc.dll) manages Internet Protocol security policy. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

MSN Toolbar Roaming Favorites Download

Published 2005-09-30 13:34 by Newsfactory 0

Download the Beta release of the MSN Toolbar Roaming Favorites Here!

MSN Messenger 7.5.0306

Published 2005-09-29 17:28 by Newsfactory 0

A new build of MSN Messenger 7.5 was released just before midnight (Brussels time). This new 0306 build, which follows the leaked 0303 QFE, consists mainly of fixes. You will not get an auto-update notification immediately (expect one in a few weeks), Make sure you close down MSN Messenger completely before updating.

Windows Vista build 5219 (Community Technical Preview 1)

Published 2005-09-28 22:27 by Newsfactory 0

In my review of Windows Vista build 5219 (Community Technical Preview 1), I examine the new features and changes in this build, including taskbar previews, Windows Sidebar, premium games, Windows Backup, and more!

Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite

Update for Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB904631)

Published 2005-09-27 23:42 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.

Office 2003 Service Pack 2

Published 2005-09-27 23:39 by Newsfactory 0

Microsoft® Office 2003 Service Pack 2 contains significant security enhancements, in addition to stability and performance improvements. Some of the fixes included with SP2 have been previously released as separate updates. This service pack combines them into one update.

NEW Office 12 beta invite - Second chance

Published 2005-09-27 00:30 by Newsfactory 0

Microsoft closed the last one down... here's your second chance to be a beta tester for Office 12 with a NEW invite!

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Security Fix for DirectX 8 on Windows 2000, ME, 98 SE, and Windows 98 (KB819696)

Published 2005-09-23 14:00 by Newsfactory 0

This security patch fixes a MIDI file security issue in Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, and Windows 98 systems where DirectX has been updated to versions from 8.0 through 8.1b.