Through a blunder on Microsoft's Canadian site, Redmond has inadvertently revealed pricing for its upcoming Windows Vista operating system. The leaked prices were in Canadian dollars, but Ed Bott from ZDNet has converted the values and adjusted them based on current differences in Windows XP pricing between the U.S. and Canada.
Internet Explorer 7 Release Candidate 1 Review
In this quick look at the final major milestone of Microsoft's next browser, I explain what you can expect from Internet Explorer 7 Release Candidate 1!
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Windows Vista Build 5536 Review
Discover how nicely Windows Vista is suddenly coming along in my review of build 5536, the final external release before the RC1 milestone!
Windows Vista Ultimate Build 5536 Pre-RC1 Screenshots
Our bro's over at WinFuture.de and FlexBeta have snagged some screenshots of Windows Vista build 5536 Pre-RC1.
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-042
This Security Bulletin and the Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 security updates have been updated to address an issue documented in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 923762. This issue may lead to an additional buffer overrun condition only affecting Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 customers that have applied the original version of that update released August 8th, 2006. Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 Customers should apply the new update immediately.
Sign Up for the Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta
A sign up link for the Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta has just appeared on Microsoft Connect. To sign up, go to Connect, click on Available Connections, then find Windows Live Messenger 8.1 and click Apply. To go straight to the survey, just clickthis link.
Microsoft cuts full HD playback in 32bit Vista
Microsoft revealed today that no 32-bit versions of Windows Vista will be able to play back ?next generation high definition protected content? (translation ? studio-released BluRay and HD-DVD movies).
Internet Explorer 7 RC 1 Build 7.0.5700 Released!
Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Release Candidate 1 (RC1) has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability.
Microsoft Embarassed Over Gervais Video Leak
Microsoft is investigating how two internal training videos created by UK comedy duo Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have surfaced on the internet.
Windows Vista RC1 Public Release Soon?
Two special placeholder pages have appeared on Microsoft's site: Windows Vista RC1 32-Bit and Windows Vista RC1 64-Bit. While I don't like to report rumors normally, given the mad rush that Vista Beta 2 provoked, I think it's wise to stay ahead of the game for when Microsoft does release the public preview of RC1. Keep an eye on those pages as the download information may appear soon!
TweakGuides
TweakGuides
Internet Explorer 7: Flawed or Misunderstood?
In my latest commentary, I take a look at the latest controversy surrounding IE 7 and add a few comments of my own. IE 7: Is it flawed or just misunderstood?
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Start a Party
This sample uses the Windows Live Contacts Gadget beta and Virtual Earth together to illustrate the sophisticated functionality you can build into a mashup. This sample enables you to map your contacts, choose a place to meet, and send customized driving directions in e-mail to each of your contacts.
Microsoft Live Labs Photosynth
Photosynth takes a large collection of photos of a place or object, analyzes them for similarities, and displays them in a reconstructed 3-dimensional space.
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Uninstall Toolkit
This toolkit will uninstall Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 using default files and settings from Microsoft. It is only intended for use if normal uninstallation methods failed. See KB 923721 for more information.
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 (Windows XP SP2)
Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Beta 3 has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability.
Update for Device Sync with Windows Media Player (KB828026)
When you try to copy purchased content or subscription content from online services on a PlaysForSure-verified device, the following error message is displayed: "0xC00D10BC - Windows Media Player cannot synchronize the file because the device needs to be updated"
Update for Windows Vista Beta 2 (KB922917)
An issue has been identified that may cause you to lose access to protected media music, videos, and recorded TV after upgrading to Windows Vista RC1. You can help prevent this scenario by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows XP (KB920872)
This is a reliability update for Windows XP machines. Install this audio component update to prevent memory corruption issues which may cause an unstable state on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Windows XP (KB909095)
Install this update to fix a situation where the computer does not hibernate and you receive an "Insufficient System Resources Exist to Complete the API" error message. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Microsoft Releases Get Genuine Kit and Windows Product Key Update Tool
The best and most cost-effective way for customers to acquire Windows software is preinstalled on a new PC. However, more customers are becoming aware that they are running non-genuine Windows on their PCs. The Get Genuine Kit gives you a cost-effective solution to help them get legal.
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Bink.nu