Install KB925766 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.
Update for Windows XP (KB920342)
Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) version 2.0 allows you to publish and resolve peer names with other PNRP nodes running v2.0. This is important for peer-to-peer applications on your system. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Windows Mobile 6.0: A Preview
Why is Windows Mobile considered more of a platform than a mere OS? It simply provides more applications, it's just that simple. Neither Symbian nor Mobile Linux has begun to approach Windows Mobile with regard to the sheer number of applications that are currently available.
Internet Explorer 7 Final Review
The final version of Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP, XP x64, and Windows Server 2003 is now available. Find out why you want to download it now in my exhaustive review!
Internet Explorer 7 Build 7.0.5730.11 Final
Internet Explorer 7 has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability. End user improvements include a streamlined interface, tabbed browsing, printing advances, improved search functionality, instant feeds (RSS), dynamic security protection, and more.
Microsoft Releases Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) Bypass Tool for OEM's
With the introduction of Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA), a computer must be validated as genuine prior to receiving security patches from Windows Update.
Microsoft Giveth and Microsoft Taketh Away
Vista brings cool new technology?DirectX 10, compositing, ReadyBoost, and better security. But Microsoft is also ratcheting up license requirements, creating problems for people who build their own PCs.
ExtremeTech
ExtremeTech
Windows Vista's Enthusiastic Licensing Restrictions
Not everyone agrees with my stance on Vista lincensing, so I invited Koroush Ghazi of www.TweakGuides.com to write a retort. His article, Windows Vista's Enthusiastic Licensing Restrictions, is excellent, and portrays the other side of this debate!
Licensing Changes to Windows Vista
There's been a lot of baloney online about Microsoft's changes to the Vista EULA. Find out the truth in my latest showcase, Licensing Changes to Windows Vista!
Virtual PC 2007 Beta 1 for Windows Vista Screenshot Gallery
The first beta of Virtual PC 2007 brings Vista compatibility and better performance. Check it out in my Virtual PC 2007 Beta 1 for Windows Vista Screenshot Gallery!
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Windows Vista RC2 Preview ? From Installation to Benchmarking
Windows Vista RC2 build 5744 is here! We take a close look at the good and bad and compare performance against XP.
Windows Live OneCare 1.5 Beta for Windows Vista Screenshot Gallery
Microsoft's PC protection and maintenance suite is being ported to Windows Vista! See the public beta in action in my Windows Live OneCare 1.5 Beta Screenshot Gallery!
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
Paul Thurrott Windows SuperSite
DirectX 10 - What it means to the PC Industry
We recently had the chance to sit down with Microsoft DirectX 10 guru, Chris Donahue, and ask him some hard-hitting questions about his company's pending release of DirectX 10 and what it means to gamers and PC users at large.
Boot Daily
Boot Daily
DirectX Redist & SDK October 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.
October 2006 Security Releases Bulk Update
This ISO-9660 CD image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on October 10th, 2006.
Microsoft security bulletin summary for October 2006
Download the October security updates for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
Windows Vista RC2 Build 5744
Windows Vista RC2, a new test build. This build (5744) has a number of improvements and updates from previous builds, and has been through daily testing processes to refine quality and performance. We are making this release available for a limited time only (and only by download) in order to get broad distribution and testing in a variety of PC configurations.
25 Editions of Vista
There's a new API called GetProductInfo in Vista, which determines if you are on business, ultimate, etc... edition of Vista. There are 25 different editions listed:
Neowin.net
Neowin.net
Microsoft?s Genuine Advantage, Your Personal Information Exposed?
Microsoft outlined what measures it will be taking to fight piracy, including remote control of your PC, has full corporate control of your PC now become a reality?
Hardware Analysis
Hardware Analysis
Sticking with Windows XP in a Windows Vista World
Even with Windows Vista on the way, there are plenty of reasons to stick with Windows XP. In my latest showcase, Sticking with Windows XP, I examine applications that duplicate the best functionality Vista has to offer.