The Windows Server 2003 R2 Administration Tools Pack provides server management tools that allow administrators to remotely manage computers running the Windows Server 2003 R2 family of operating systems. The management tools contained in these packages manage the features specific to Windows Server 2003 R2.
Microsoft Location Finder
Microsoft Location Finder is a client-side application that turns a regular WiFi enabled laptop, Tablet or PC into a location determining device without the addition of any separate hardware. When launched by a user, Microsoft Location Finder uses WiFi access points - or reverse IP lookup when WiFi is not available - to center and display the person's location on an Windows Live Local, enabling the user to quickly and easily search in their present location.
Windows Vista Build 5268: Pictures and Details
Here are some Screenshots and a short video from the coming Vista CTP!
Aeroxp.net
Thanks to Wikipedia.org
Aeroxp.net
Thanks to Wikipedia.org
DirectX 9.0c Redistributable (October 2005) for Software Developers
This download provides the DirectX 9.0c end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product. This update includes the DirectX for Managed Code Update from the DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (October 2005).
Windows Media Player 10 Update for Windows XP Embedded with SP2 (907507)
Windows Media Player 10 is the all-in-one media player that provides the best experience for discovering, playing, and taking your digital entertainment anywhere--on Windows XP-based PCs and the widest choice of portable devices.
Microsoft® Codename Max
Max lets you make lists of your photos and turn them into beautiful slide shows to share with your family and friends.
MSN Messenger 7.5.0319 QFE Patch
dwergs kindly pointed us to a leak of the brand new QFE Patch which we announced the other day. The 2.33mb patch updates your MSN Messenger 7.5.0311 version to MSN Messenger 7.5.0319 and comes with the enhancements mentioned in yesterday's post
Windows Vista Build 5259 Screenshot Gallery
My first Windows Vista Build 5259 screenshot galleries are now available, detailing Installation, Desktop, My Computer, and Network, Control Panel and Aero Glass Customization, and Applications!
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
DirectX 10...and so it ends
There are troubled times ahead. Through one bold move, Microsoft has decided that it will not support, the already too ?old? DirectX 9, not to mention DirectX 8 or any of the previous versions. But... it appears to be some logic hidden somewhere.
Softpedia
Softpedia
Windows One Care Live - Public Beta
Microsoft Windows One Care Live has finally opened it?s doors to the public. The only requirements this time is a U.S. English version of Windows XP with Service Pack 2.
XPSource
XPSource
Windows Media Player 10
Windows Media Player 10 is the all-in-one media player that provides the best experience for discovering, playing and taking your digital entertainment anywhere--on Windows XP PCs and the widest choice of portable devices.
Clear Cache Feature for Internet Explorer
This program is intended to automatically delete all temporary Internet files, cookies, and history files when it is installed and executed. The program was developed to programmatically clear these files when a corrupt entry caused errors with Internet Explorer.
UNOFFICIAL Windows98 SE Service Pack 2.1
Thanks to Tim @ Majorgeeks.com for the Heads up! Microsoft has never released a service pack for Windows98 SE. But I made a Service Pack for Windows98 SE users. It contains all Windows98 SE updates from WindowsUpdate site and more.
Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP *Updated*
PowerToys are additional programs that developers work on after a product has been released to manufacturing. They add fun and functionality to the Windows experience.
Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) build 1.0.701
Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
XP Embedded SP2 & SP1 October Security Update
This XP Embedded SP2 & SP1 Database update addresses ten (10) new or reissued Microsoft Security Bulletins: MS05-041, MS05-042, MS05-044, MS05-045, MS05-046, MS05-047, MS05-048, MS05-049, MS05-050, MS05-051, and MS05-052. Additionally, this update rolls in all previous SP2 & SP1 database security updates into a single update.
Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1
Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 is the latest synchronization software for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and Smartphones.
Office 12 Preview
Office 12 introduces a new interface based on tabs that organize sets of functions under headings such as "Write," "Page Layout," and "Review," plus a combination toolbar-and-menu called the ribbon. Read on to find out what new features will be in the next version of Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access and OneNote.
PC-Mag
PC-Mag
Windows Media Format 9.5 SDK x64 Edition
The Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) provides the documentation, samples, header files, libraries, and tools you need to develop applications that run on Windows. The applications you develop with this edition of the SDK can run on the x64 based versions of Windows Server 2003 SP and Windows XP x64 Pro Edition.
Vista testers get a small treat
As from today, Microsoft Windows Vista testers will have the opportunity to test a 180-day trial of Office 2003 Standard Edition for their testing pleasures in Windows Vista. Two product keys, with up to five activations, will be provided to each Windows Vista tester.
XPSource
XPSource