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.
Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB904639)
Install this update to address an issue that will keep some applications from running in a 64-bit environment. When you try to run a 64-bit application that uses an Interface Remoting component of Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8, you may receive an "access violation" error message, or the dllhost.exe process may display 100% CPU utilization when viewed with Task Manager. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Visual Studio 2005 out within days
Rumors have been flying everywhere that Microsoft's Visual Studio 2005 will be RTM (Released to Manufacturing) and on MSDN in a matter of days. Orginally thought to be on MSDN for download on October 14th, the release supposedly got slipped because the final RC build failed a regression test.
Update for Outlook 2003 Junk E-mail Filter (KB906173)
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. This update was released in October 2005.
Windows Vista Client/Server Product Key SKUs
As you may know, the October CTP build of Vista is now available for select individuals. As done previously, I decoded the product key information and found even more interesting SKUs... Here's the list, to date (a whopping 47 total):
Extended64
Extended64
Microsoft Windows Vista Build 5231 (Community Technical Preview 2) Review
In this exhaustive write-up, I examine the new features in Windows Vista build 5231, the October 2005 Community Technical Preview (CTP)! This build includes a wealth of new features, including Windows Media Player 11, Media Center, Network Center, and various IE 7 features!
MSN Messenger 8.0 Beta Sign-Up!
It's here! The sign up for the MSN Messenger 8.0 with the integration with the Yahoo IM Client.
TheHotfix
TheHotfix
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1 Technology Overview
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1 is intended to enable developers to begin to test the new browser for compatibility with their applications and Web sites.
Microsoft Reveals More of Vista
Today, Microsoft releases its second Community Technology Preview of Windows Vista to beta testers and subscribers to MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network) and TechNet. Here's a hands-on look at Windows Vista Build 5231 that reveals IE 7, Windows Media Player 11, and some heavy-duty, under-the-hood system enhancements. You'll also find a walkthrough of Vista search and Explorer.
Windows Media Connect 2.0
Installing Windows® Media Connect enables you to deliver music, photos, and videos that reside on your Windows XP PC to devices that support the uPnP protocol. This includes digital audio receivers, connected DVD players, set-top boxes and more. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.