The Platform SDK for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 contains the information and tools you need to develop Windows-based applications. You can use this SDK to develop both 32-bit and 64-bit applications.
SyncToy v1.1
SyncToy, a free PowerToy for Microsoft Windows XP, is an easy to use, highly customizable program that helps users to do the heavy lifting involved with the copying, moving, and synchronization of different directories. Most common operations can be performed with just a few clicks of the mouse, and additional customization is available without added complexity.
Microsoft Security Bulletins for March 2006
Download the March security updates for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
Update for Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB913161)
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 March 2006.
March 2006 Security and Critical Releases Bulk Update
This ISO-9660 CD image file contains the security update for Windows released on Windows Update on March 14th, 2006. This does not contain security updates for other Microsoft products.
Microsoft Windows Vista in November
This is the year? the year that Microsoft releases the newest version of Windows. Yes, Vista will be released in November of this year. So what is so compelling that our customers would want to spend money upgrading to the Vista operating system? Let?s take a quick look at all that Vista offers a small business.
The Official Microsoft Connnections Blog
The Official Microsoft Connnections Blog
Microsoft Offers Free Xbox Live Gold Weekend Through Verizon Sponsorship
Microsoft Corp. today announced the first Free Xbox Live® Gold Weekend, presented courtesy of Verizon. From March 31 through April 2, Xbox 360? gamers are invited to connect to Xbox Live and enjoy an action-packed weekend of multiplayer gaming in a community of 2 million players, free of charge.Bink.Nu
Microsoft Building New Free Mail Client
Internet Explorer isn't the only application to enjoy a resurgence in Windows Vista -- Microsoft is readying a new desktop e-mail client that will be integrated into Windows Live and eventually replace Outlook Express.BetaNews
Vista Sucks, No It Doesn't, Yes It Does
An unprecedented number of readers checked out my "Why Windows Vista Won't Suck" article, and it generated tons of response. I wanted to spend a little time in my editorial column this week addressing some of the comments and emails I received about the feature. And boy, did I get an earful.
ExtremeTech
ExtremeTech
Windows Desktop Search 2.6.5 beta (KB911993)
Windows Desktop Search (WDS) helps you find virtually anything on your PC or your networked drives including e-mail messages, calendar appointments, documents, and more.
Channel 9 Video - Origami Architect
We take a look at the new ultra portable class of PCs, code-named Origami. These are small, lower cost, Tablet PCs.
Windows Vista Ready LCD Monitor Round-Up
LCD monitors have continued to drop in price and nowadays, you can find a 20? 1680x1050 LCD for under $400. It turns out that these low-priced monitor aren?t as good of a bargain as you may expect.FiringSquad
Microsoft® Codename Max
Microsoft® Codename Max is is your opportunity to try a new, exciting and constantly evolving experience from Microsoft. Today Max lets you make beautiful photo slideshows to share with your family and friends. And it recently began showing you the latest news updates from around the world. What will Max do next? Stay tuned! Microsoft
Update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (KB910393)
Update to prevent Windows Media Player 10 setup from overwriting digital rights management (DRM) files installed by Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. Microsoft
DirectX End-User Runtimes (February 2006) Full Download
This download provides the DirectX end-user multi-languaged redistributable that developers can include with their product. The redistributable license agreement covers the terms under which developers may use the Redistributable.
Windows Media® Components for QuickTime
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
Windows Live Messenger 8.0.0566
Windows Live Messenger build 8.0.0566 has finally been released to managed beta testers as well as friends & family testers.
Internet Explorer 7 (KB904942)
Install this update to resolve HTTP authentication issues in Windows-based systems that do not appear until Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 is installed. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Update for Internet Explorer for Windows x64 (KB912945)
This update includes minor changes to how Internet Explorer handles some web pages that use Microsoft ActiveX controls. Certain webpages will require users to manually activate Active X controls by clicking on it or using the TAB key and ENTER key. This update contains all previously released security updates. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
RSS Screensaver
Complete source code for a screensaver that uses the Windows RSS Platform to display images from picture feeds. This sample requires Internet Explorer 7.