Media Transfer Protocol Porting Kit
Introduces the new Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), which enables you to manage content on any portable device with storage.
Original Xbox Game Support December 2005 Update
Original Xbox® game support enables your Xbox 360? video game console to play an array of games from your original Xbox video game console. A list of games that are currently backward compatible is available here and we will continue to add support for additional games over time.
Microsoft Student 2006 Review
Microsoft's new Student 2006 productivity program offers a lot to students. Is it worth the money? We did our homework and our review tells it all.
Windows A to Z
Windows A to Z
Update for Outlook 2003 Junk E-mail Filter (KB905648)
This 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 December 2005.
Vulnerability in DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (904706)
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using DirectShow and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 'IE7' Preview
We're going to look at the new features which Microsoft plans to bring to the table With Internet Explorer 7, and examine how the underlying functionality of the browser has changed to better protect your computer. Internet Explorer has the distinction of being the browser most targeted by all forms of spyware, malware, and other nasties, so more security is always good news.
Microsoft Security Bulletins for December 2005
This month's Bulletins include security updates affecting Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
December 2005 DirectX SDK
We are pleased to announce the availability of the December 2005 DirectX SDK. This SDK release includes numerous additions, including the December 2005 Technology Preview of Direct3D 10. More samples, more tutorials, more features! Also includes a significantly updated beta of the Managed DirectX libraries for .NET 2.0.
Original Xbox Game Support November 2005 *Update*
Original Xbox® game support enables your Xbox 360? video game console to play an array of games from your original Xbox video game console. A list of games that are currently backward compatible is available here and we will continue to add support for additional games over time.
MSN Messenger 7.5 for Windows
MSN Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you send instant messages to your friends, and much more.
KB905213 ? Device Manufacturer Update for eHome Infrared Receiver
This driver update provides support for new device manufacturers of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 infrared receivers. This driver only needs to be installed if instructed by your device manufacturer.
Windows Server 2003 R2 Administration Tools Pack
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
