Starting on May 12th, we will begin a verification of some update scenarios on Windows 7 RC (build 7100), similar to the update verification we did for Windows 7 Beta (build 7000). We need to verify the update infrastructure to ensure that when we need to release real updates, the process will run smoothly. There will be at most 10 updates, and as before, they will not deliver any new features or fixes.
Many of the updates will install automatically, and a few will not. One of the... Read Full Story
There are situations where users are stuck with a version of Windows Live Messenger on their computer system that they cannot uninstall or update. This might have been caused by data corruption, a computer virus or other malicious software or the deletion of files or configuration entries. Manual removal is usually a solution but it requires lots of time with the danger of deleting data that is still needed on the system.
There are a few programs that can completely remove Windows Live... Read Full Story
I was hit - for the nth time - with the now familiar face of MSN Messenger in my tray at a system start-up. I've decided to document my uninstall efforts this time, to reduce the chances of the nightmare reoccurring. The reasons for removing MSN Messenger are numerous: perhaps you do not use it and would free the amount of memory it takes, or you simply use a better substitute, such as Portable Pidgin. Unlike Microsoft’s own, Pidgin Portable has the advantage of accessing all messaging... Read Full Story
Sure, the big hubbub's been Windows 7 (give us some time and we'll figure out how to install it on a toaster !) but Microsoft is betting that quite a few folks will be stranded in Vistaland (Vista Town? Vista Village? The dreaded Vista Flats?) for some time to come, and they'll need provisions -- like blankets, candles, water, and service packs. According to Tech Arp , Windows Vista SP2 RC is meeting testers sometime this week as an escrow build, which means that the public could see this... Read Full Story
Microsoft is working to release Windows 7 soon and you will be happy to know that Windows Vista SP2 Beta is available for download. Some quick features : 1) Adds support for the 64-bit central processing unit (CPU) from VIA Technologies, which adds the ID and vendor strings for the new VIA 64-bit CPU. 2) Includes ability to record data to Blu-Ray media. 3) Improves audio and video performance for streaming high definition content. 4) Includes updates to the RSS feeds sidebar with improved... Read Full Story
Microsoft is working to release Windows 7 soon and you will be happy to know that Windows Vista SP2 Beta is available for download. Some quick features : 1) Adds support for the 64-bit central processing unit (CPU) from VIA Technologies, which adds the ID and vendor strings for the new VIA 64-bit CPU. 2) Includes ability to record data to Blu-Ray media. 3) Improves audio and video performance for streaming high definition content. 4) Includes updates to the RSS feeds sidebar with improved... Read Full Story
A long expectation ends as Microsoft has launched its Windows Seven Beta 1 version as an official download . All enthusiastic users are waiting for this moment as they can now officially download Windows 7 Beta 1 ISO images. This reliable Windows 7 Beta is of build 70000.0.081212 .
Click to install Windows Vista SP2
You can download this version as fast as possible before the servers go down again. Because this server may be blocked due to massive traffic or the direct download links... Read Full Story
Microsoft has renamed its instant messenger client several times in the past ten years or so. Windows Messenger was the name of the program under Windows XP. Windows Vista users on the other hand worked with Windows Live Messenger on the other hand. Both programs came preinstalled with the operating system. The Windows Live Messenger Uninstaller has been designed to completely remove Windows Live Messenger from the operating system.
The program can be used to uninstall the initial version... Read Full Story
Tech Blog - If you encountering blue screen of death(BSOD) after installation of new hardware, have been experiensing BSOD, and you suspect that it is a driver problem you probably know how time consumming it is to determine which driver is causing the problem and what is the issue and the solution for it, good thing with Windows Vista Microfot has included a tool for verifying and diagnosing drivers installed on your computers, now let got to the howto. To get to the Verifier screen, click... Read Full Story
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 is a large download and can be applied to any version of Windows Vista, provided Service Pack 1 has already been installed. You can download Vista SP2, burn it to disk and use it on multiple PCs.
Applies to:
Windows Vista
Requirements
Windows Vista (all versions) with Service Pack 1 installed or
Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 1 installed
File Size
388MB
File Name
Windows6.0-KB948465-X86.exe
Author/Supplier
Microsoft
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