Install this update to address an issue where a system using a dual core or multiprocessor Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processor that supports ACPI processor performance states (AMD PowerNow!) stops responding.
Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 Update for Windows Vista Beta
The Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 Update for Windows Vista Beta addresses areas of Visual Studio impacted by Windows Vista enhancements.
MUI packs for Windows Media Player 11
The Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Packs for Windows Media Player 11 enable customers using the Windows XP Multilingual User Interface versions of the operating system to switch the user interface (menus, dialog boxes, and Help) for Windows Media Player 11 from one language to another.
DirectX Redist & SDK December 2006
Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. DirectX includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX APIs.
Update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (KB926251)
Update to address Windows Media Player 10 automatic update failures after installing Update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (KB913800).
December 2006 Security Releases Bulk Update
These ISO-9660 CD image files contain the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on December 12th, 2006. They do not contain security updates for other Microsoft products.
Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Build 0168 Beta
Hey presto! It?s the next-generation MSN Messenger. Along with everything you already love about Messenger?your contact list, smilies, and instant access to your friends?there are brilliant new ways to connect and share photos (and other stuff). As always, it's free to download Messenger and use most of its features.
Microsoft security bulletins for December 2006
Download the December security updates for Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Visual Studio 2005, and Outlook Express.
Hackers Find New Vista Activation Crack
With all the talk about Microsoft's stepped up efforts to curb piracy through Vista's new activation methods, it may all be for naught after some crafty hackers figured out a way to crack the Vista Activation Server.
Windows Media Encoder 9 Series x64 Edition
Windows Media Encoder 9 Series x64 Edition is a powerful tool for content producers who want to take advantage of the many innovations in Windows Media 9 Series including high-quality multichannel sound and high-definition video quality on x64 platforms.
Start64!
Start64!
Microsoft Windows Vista Preview: Features and Overview
Wondering exactly which features separate Vista Home Premium from the Ultimate Edition of Vista? Or perhaps you want to know more about how media functionality has been integrated into the new OS? In this article, we go over all of Vista's key new features, as well as the new user interface. If you're looking for more info on Windows Vista, you'll definitely want to check this article out!
FiringSquad
FiringSquad
Which Vista Edition is Right for You?
Windows Vista is finally complete, already available to some businesses and MSDN subscribers?the rest of us can wait until January. So it might be time to think about which one you might want to snag.
Windows Vista Volume Activation 2.0 Technical Guidance
Technical documentation focusing on planning, deployment, and operational guidance. It includes the Volume Activation 2.0 Step-by-Step Guide, Volume Activation 2.0 FAQ, Volume Activation 2.0 Technical Attributes List, and Standard User Product Activation zip file.
Windows Vista Security Guide
The Windows Vista Security Guide provides recommendations and tools to further harden Windows Vista. Use the GPOAccelerator tool in this Solution Accelerator to efficiently establish the Enterprise Client (EC) environment or the Specialized Security ? Limited Functionality (SSLF) environment.
Security Update for Excel 2002 (KB923089)
A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel 2002 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.
UniveRSS, A 3D RSS Reader for Windows Vista
UniveRSS is a 3D RSS feed reader for Windows Vista. It leverages the Windows Presentation Foundation and provides a stunning way of visualizing RSS feeds and their content.
Free XP Virtual Machine Image for IE6 Web Development
Microsoft has recently made Virtual PC 2004 a free download; we?ve taken advantage of that by releasing a VPC virtual machine image containing a pre-activated Windows XP SP2, IE6 and the IE7 Readiness Toolkit to help facilitate your testing and development. The image is time bombed and will no longer function after April 1, 2007. We hope to continue to provide these images in the future as a service to web developers.
Office 2007 - First impressions of an average user
OK, well perhaps I am not the average user, but I can say with my hand on my heart that I have never installed any of the Office 2007 Betas and, for what it's worth, not really followed the Office 2007 developement program with as much energy as others.
Bink.nu
Bink.nu
DirectX 10: The Future of PC Gaming
NVIDIA's GeForce 8800 is already here, Vista hits today, and the first DirectX 10 games aren't far away. We take an in-depth look at what DX10 adds to the gaming and graphical experience, from geometry shaders to resources to render targets. Can DX9 continue to cut it? We find out.
Windows Live Local Add-in for Microsoft Office Outlook
Windows Live Local for Outlook adds maps, routes, traffic updates, driving directions, and travel time to your Microsoft Office Outlook meeting requests. See maps in road, aerial, bird?s eye view,* and amazing 3D view*!