Install this update for the latest IR support for keyboards and remotes on machines with Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 installed. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 redistributable package installs the .NET Framework runtime and associated files required to run applications developed to target the .NET Framework v2.0.

Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed.

The Windows XP Video Decoder Checkup Utility helps you determine if an MPEG-2 video decoder (also called a DVD decoder) is installed on your Windows XP computer and whether or not the decoder is compatible with Windows Media Player 10 and Windows XP Media Center Edition.

We have obtained a very recent compile of Internet Explorer 7. The build number is 5299 and it is labelled "Beta 2 Preview".

With Windows Media® Components for QuickTime, by Flip4Mac?, you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser.

A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Graphics Rendering Engine that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.

Images of the much anticipated IE7 Beta 2 have recently surfaced, it is not yet known from where the screen shots originated from but these images are believed to be real.

Microsoft has published a road map for the Windows Service Packs: NT-Compatibel

Download the January security updates for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.

This ISO-9660 CD image file contains all security and critical updates for Windows released on Windows Update on January 5th and January 10th, 2006. This does not contain security updates for other Microsoft products.

With Windows Media® Components for QuickTime, by Flip4Mac?, you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser.

Microsoft has finally admitted that the severe shortage problem has affected the company's early sales goal for its new Xbox 360. As such, Microsoft is now looking to focus on its June sales target instead of its 90-day goal. The Financial Times is reporting today that Microsoft has finally backed away from its initial Xbox 360 sales target of 2.75 million to 3 million consoles.

Install this update to resolve an issue in which you receive a ?stop 0x7e in aec.sys? error message on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2.

KB912919 which fixes Vulnerability in Graphics Rendering Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution is now available on WindowsUpdate. More Informations TechNet

In his keynote, Gates shared Microsoft?s vision for the future of consumer technology, highlighting the important role of software in developing and delivering innovation that benefits the industry, our partners, and people everywhere. If the past is any indication, expect the unexpected. Bill has used his keynote address at CES in the past to unveil new products ranging from Xbox and Tablet PC to Smartphones. And with Microsoft?s strong lineup of innovative new products scheduled to launch in 2006, including Windows Vista, this year?s keynote provides a glimpse at the important new technologies that will be shaping the industry.

When that day comes, XP Home users may feel left out in the cold, because they will no longer qualify for security updates, and will not be able to purchase support from Microsoft. Finding this situation somewhat alarming, I contacted Microsoft's representation to clarify the matter. A Microsoft spokesman relayed the following to me:

The beauty of the Brazilian coast represented thru 4 of the most famous Brazilian beaches. Have in your computer this theme with the background images of Florianopolis, Buzios, Jericoacoara e Fernando de Noronha. Download it now!

Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a vulnerability in Windows. Microsoft is also aware of the public release of detailed exploit code that could be used to exploit this vulnerability. Based on our investigation, this exploit code could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system by hosting a specially crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) image on a malicious Web site. Microsoft is aware that this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Outlook 2002. This update provides holidays for the Outlook 2002 calendar for the year 2006 through the year 2012.