The User Profile Hive Cleanup service helps to ensure user sessions are completely terminated when a user logs off. System processes and applications occasionally maintain connections to registry keys in the user profile after a user logs off. In those cases the user session is prevented from completely ending. This can result in problems when using Roaming User Profiles in a server environment or when using locked profiles as implemented through the Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP.
Windows User State Migration Tool (USMT) version 2.6.1
Microsoft Windows User State Migration Tool (USMT) version 2.6.1 migrates user files and settings during deployments of Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP. USMT 2.6.1 provides enterprise migration capabilities such as unattended migration, multi-user profile support and compression. USMT 2.6.1 is intended for administrators who are performing automated deployments.
Update for Outlook 2003 Junk E-mail Filter (KB907492)
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.
Update for Office 2003 (KB907417)
Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Office Excel 2003 and for Microsoft Office Word 2003. This update corrects a potential problem in which an add-in, a smart tag, or a smart document may not load if it uses the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
Security Updates for IE7 and Vista Beta 1 Available Now
Security updates for Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1 and Internet Explorer in Windows Vista Beta 1 are now available from the Windows Vista/IE 7 beta downloads page on the Connect site.
Office 12 Pre-Beta Screenshot Galleries
I complete my Microsoft Office 12 pre-beta screenshot galleries with new galleries for FrontPage 12, OneNote 12, Project 12, Visio 12, Publisher 12, InfoPath 12 and Office 12 on Windows Vista!
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Visual Studio 2005 & SQL Server 2005
In the first part of a two-part examination of the "Yukon" wave of products being launched this week, I examine Visual Studio 2005, a suite of products which includes new product editions for enthusiasts and enterprise developers!
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Get your Free copy of Visual Studio 2005
And SQL Server, but who would care about that. It now appears, after releasing the news they introduce SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005, they offer a Visual Studio 2005 Express package and SQL Server for free.
Datafuse
Datafuse
Power Management for Mobile Computers Running Microsoft Windows XP
In this lab you will create a simple application that displays the power source of the computer and battery information. The application then uses this information to adjust its functionality.
Updates for Windows Server 2003 & Windows Server x64 Edition
Install this update to correct an issue in which the IIS Manager (UI) stops responding when exiting the Secure Communications dialog box in Windows Server 2003 R2. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Tweak MCE PowerToy for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 v2.0
Tweak MCE gives you access to systems settings and options not normally exposed in the Windows XP Media Center Edition user interface, including remote control settings, Skip and Replay time customizations, user interface options, and more. It also helps you to optimize Media Center Extender for plasma and non-CRT displays
Windows Live Messenger (formerly MSN Messenger) 8.0.0290
This a BETA version of Windows Live Messenger! ONLY beta testers can login using this version! With Windows Live 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.
SoftPedia
SoftPedia
Test Drive New Windows Live Betas
Head over to Windows Live Ideas today and test drive a beta or two. Help us build the next great set of Internet services that bring together the stuff you care about online and on your PC.
Microsoft debuts Windows Live and Office Live
As expected Microsoft today unveiled new online software services. This is definitely one of the more important releases from Microsoft and I'm sure we'll see more and more Internet based software in future. The first new Internet-based software service is Windows Live. This is a set of personal Internet services, here's a short look at some of the services.. Read on over at DV Hardware.
MSN Messenger 7.5.0311
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.
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package
Download the new Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 Software Development Kit (SDK) and redistributables. Includes everything developers need to write, build, test, deploy and run .NET Framework applications. 64 bit and x86 versions are now available.
Windows Media Center Edition Review
It?s so confusing; it would render even the computing enthusiasts frustrated. There is a new scrolling menu, thanks to the abundance of options that you don?t need. Compare this to the Front Row launched by Apple a few days ago at its famous "One More Thing...." press conference.
A Peek at IE7's New Security
Microsoft has revealed some of the security changes to the upcoming Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Vista--changes that could cause trouble for some Web sites.
PC World
PC World
Free Tools for Windows XP
Some of the most helpful Windows XP features don't actually come with the operating system. Instead they come with a collection of handy software tools called PowerToys. PowerToys are utilities Microsoft programmers created while working on Windows or other products, and they add a lot of practical capabilities to Windows. Here's a list of them for download and what they do.