Even with Windows Vista on the way, there are plenty of reasons to stick with Windows XP. In my latest showcase, Sticking with Windows XP, I examine applications that duplicate the best functionality Vista has to offer.
Games for Windows Vista
Discover why Windows Vista will be the ultimate PC gaming platform in my latest showcase, Games for Windows Vista!
Windows Media Center Edition 2005 Review
For most of us, our computers and our TVs exist in separate worlds - separated by walls between rooms as well as form, function, and ease of use. But what if your computer could do the same things your TV, maybe even your whole home entertainment system, does? What if you could have TV on your computer? or what if you could have computer on your TV? Well, the answer to those questions and more is here: Windows Media Center Edition 2005.
Update for Windows XP (KB924941)
Install this update to resolve timing issues resulting in race conditions when using Bluetooth devices connected via USB. This may occur when starting the system while the Bluetooth radio is turned on. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
MSN Messenger Activity SDK
Get state-of-the-art information about building applications for MSN Messenger. The MSN Messenger Activity API gives you innovative tools to build applications that integrate with MSN Messenger and reach millions of users worldwide.
Windows Weekly with Paul Thurrott and Leo Laporte
My first podcast with Leo Laporte is now available! In this introductory episode, I fumble with my microphone while discussing Windows Vista, Office 2007, the IE VML exploit, and more! I'll have a dedicated Podcast page up soon.
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-055
Vulnerability in Vector Markup Language Could Allow Remote Code Execution (925486)
If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
Vista 64 bit version - install, experiences, security
The aim of our present article is to share our experience relating to the installation of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista RC1 as well as the creation of a secure testing environment.
Windows Vista Build 5728
This build (5728) has a number of improvements and updates from RC1, but has not been put through the same internal testing process as RC1 and therefore may be unstable in certain installations. We are making this release available for a limited time only (and only by download) in order to get broad distribution and testing in a variety of PC configurations.
Windows Vista Build 5728 Screenshot Gallery
Microsoft's first post-RC1 build of Windows Vista reveals few surprises. Find out what's new--and what isn't?
Microsoft Pre-Release Software Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 - September CTP
Microsoft has provided a version of the .NET Framework v3.0 for the general public.
Windows Vista RC1: 32Bit vs. 64Bit
Flexbeta ran a number of benchmarking test to determine if Vista RC1 64Bit has any advantages over the 32Bit version. The results, according to the article, shows both platforms coming in close. These results don't differ much from results derived when comparing Windows XP 32Bit vs. 64Bit.
Windows Vista for Gamers: Graphics Card Performance Preview
Windows Vista, the new operating system currently under development at Microsoft, will eventually replace Windows XP in a majority of games-oriented PCs. In this preview you?ll see how modern graphics hardware performs under Windows Vista Beta 2.
Vista Retailing: All versions On 1 DVD: Color Coded
As you may have heard there are going to be a ?few? versions of Microsoft Vista when it is finally released. Redmond this week start to lift some of the details for retailers. Some interesting ones to note are that all versions of Vista will be on the same DVD.
Windows Vista Build 5720 Screenshots
Our bro's over at WinFuture.de have snagged some screenshots of Windows Vista Build 5720.
Microsoft Office 2007 Beta 2 Technical Refresh Review
In my latest review, I examine the Microsoft Office 2007 Beta 2 Technical Refresh, the last public beta of Microsoft's next office productivity suite!
2007 Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Technical Refresh
Beta 2 Technical Refresh Discover the latest update to the 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta. We?ve listened carefully to your feedback and have developed this technical refresh with significant performance improvements and redesigns to address your needs and to enhance your user experience.
What's Windows Vista Worth? Play Guy's Guesstimating Game
Guy Thomas is a computer consultant and writer with attitude and a great sense of humour. Here Guy, who lives in the UK, puts dollar values on the various features of Microsoft's coming Vista operating system to determine if it's worth the company's likely asking prices.
Virtual Earth SDK v3.1
This software development kit (SDK) provides programming references and how-to topics for getting started with the standard map control for Virtual Earth?. You can use this control to build your own Web sites that use Virtual Earth maps.
Windows Live Local Add-in for Microsoft Office Outlook v2.0
Windows Live Local for Outlook adds maps, routes, traffic updates, driving directions, and travel time to your Microsoft Office Outlook meeting requests.