Update for Windows XP (KB914906)
Install this update to address an issue where your Microsoft Windows XP Starter Edition-based computer continuously restarts.
Microsoft expands HD lineup with LifeCams
Microsoft is in the process of preparing the rollout of Windows Live LifeCams, their new High Definition set of webcams. This series of web cameras will feature high definition still shots on all models and high definition video on some. They will also include a common interface for their software, dubbed the "LifeCam Dashboard."LiveSide
Windows Media Player 11 for XP Release Details Leak
I have some information about release dates on WMP 11 for XP that no one else has. This info was obtained from a Microsoft employee who I can't name but was able to give me this info. If you know other MS employees, they may be able to confirm this info by digging a little bit through Microsoft's internal knowledge base (employees only):
Update for OneNote 2003 (KB917148)
Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Office OneNote 2003. When you write with the pen on some touch screen devices, the pen stroke is only visible as long as the pen is touching the screen. This update resolves that issue.
Update for Outlook 2003 Junk Email Filter (KB916521)
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 May 2006.
Microsoft Security Bulletins for May 2006
Download the May security updates for Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Windows.
Technet Pre-Beta Release Registration
The pre-registration for the public betas of Windows Vista, Office 2007, and Exhange Server 2007 is now online.
HD DVD Programming Guide
This download contains an HD DVD programming guide, in help file format, and sample HD DVD applications.
Windows 2003 SP2 Information Leaks
Windows 2003 SP2 (for both R2 and non-R2 releases) is due out in late 2006, and information and hotfixes about the release have leaked. A page by The Hotfix contains over 48+ fixes that will be included in the package, with more to come, including downloads.
Microsoft may delay Windows Vista again??
Microsoft Corp.'s long- awaited release of the upgrade to its flagship Windows operating system will likely be delayed again by at least three months, research group Gartner Inc. said on Tuesday. Reuters
Windows Live Messenger Beta 8.0.0689 leaked
It was just publicly released but contrary to the original plan, it still bears the Beta-tag (for the last time?). So far I spotted nothing new compared to the previously leaked internal Beta so I suggest you check those posts for details. Mess.BeWarp2Search Forum
Windows Mobile 5.0 Developer Resource Kit
Everything you need to start developing for Windows Mobile 2003 and Windows Mobile 5.0 based devices.
Windows Vista, a True Resource Hog?
Microsoft's successor to Windows XP is starting to take shape as we move towards the release date. But isn't Windows Vista in fact turning out to be a true resource hog?
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DirectX 10 & the Future of Gaming
How is DirectX 10 and its Unified Architecture going to benefit gamers? What is the gamer going to need to take and advantage of it? We recently sat down with ATI and talked about DirectX 10 and how their next generation desktop GPU will benefit.
IE7 Isn't Good Enough
There's nothing in IE7 that would make me give up Firefox as my primary browser. It's a big improvement, but if Microsoft is going to stop Firefox from bleeding their marketshare, they need to do more, faster.
Office 2003/XP/2000 Add-in: Office Sounds
You can install these sounds to have fun audio cues play as you work with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word. For example, you will hear sounds when you: Work with toolbars, scroll bars, or dialog boxes Zoom in or out, Send e-mail, Open the task pane. Microsoft
Microsoft Vista Build 5365 Leaked
According to Microsoft, this is another "refresher" build, with bug fixes rather than new features. We have confirmed that regional fixes for IME and time zones have not yet been implemented, expecting to ship in all post-5370 builds.
Security Update for Windows (KB908531)
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. 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.
April 2006 Update Rollup for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (KB914548)
Install KB914548 to get the latest updates for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. This update supersedes all updates since Update Rollup 2 (KB900325) for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. For more information about this update, read Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 914548
Update for Windows XP (KB900485)
Install this update to prevent an issue in which you may receive a ?stop 0x7e in aec.sys? error message on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2.
