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A must-have in your system for troubleshooting and malware hunting.

Process Monitor is an advanced monitoring tool for Windows that shows real-time file system, Registry and process/thread activity. It combines the features of two legacy Sysinternals utilities, Filemon and Regmon, and adds an extensive list of enhancements including rich and non-destructive filtering, comprehensive event properties such session IDs and user names, reliable process information, full thread stacks with integrated symbol support for each operation, simultaneous logging to a file, and much more.

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Available from Microsoft today, for Windows XP, 2003 and Vista.

Check them out if you have encountered any of the problems described.

For Windows XP

KB931678

Install this update to resolve an issue where an access violation may occur when a pop-up window in Internet Explorer 7 is closed on a system running Windows XP with Service Pack 2. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Windows DreamScene, which transforms your desktop from a static wallpaper image into a full-motion video is now available.

The release, in conjunction with Stardock, offers a number of cool, new animated DreamScene desktops, including “Aurora”. Additionally, you can use your own videos as DreamScene desktops or visit Stardock’s Dream.WinCustomize.com website to download Stardock’s DeskScapes (an add-on to DreamScene) as well as a collection of fabulous content created by Stardock and members of the Ultimate community.

Directly from Microsoft, [free] activation required

• Windows Web Server 2008 RC0 Web
• Windows Server 2008 RC0 Enterprise
• Windows Server 2008 RC0 Standard Edition
• Windows Server 2008 RC0 Datacenter

All include x86 and x64 versions, and activation is required to get it work till Apr, 2008, otherwise, it’s for 30 days before ceasing to function. Pretty same as the Vista.

The beta3 key can be used to active the RC0, apply one as an IT Professional if you haven’t done so.

Right on cue, Microsoft has made available the (long-awaited) Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista to a private group of beta testers.

The update is noted for a number of positive changes, some of which include a much snappier logon experience, a new option in the Disk Defragmenter “allowing you to choose which volumes you would like to defragment,” improvements in responsiveness when resuming from Hibernation / Sleep modes, enhanced BitLocker function(Enterprise and Ultimate version only), better wireless network and dual monitor support.

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Another round for foobar2000 updating wows starts.

foobar2000 is a freeware audio player for Windows. Featuring a minimalist interface, it also has many features for metadata support and high-quality audio output. The theoretical maximum sampling rate can be as high as 96 kHz and bit depth can be as high as 32 bits per sample for best sound quality.

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Users for years have been lamenting the fact that Hotmail was only available as an http protocol, and did not offer POP access.  Well that’s now changed for Hotmail Plus users, and plans are in the works for making POP access available to all Hotmail users for free.

Starting this week Hotmail Plus users ($19.95 a year) will be able to use POP access from any device. In the interest of transparency though I want to be clear that we have plans to offer POP to all users (all premium and free) but we aren’t ready to do that yet.

If you do take advantage of this premium feature and sign up for Hotmail plus you’ll also get an ad-free experience, more storage, larger attachment support, and a non expiring account.

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Security features debut in latest preview, as Firefox 3.0 heads down the stretch

With the release Firefox 3.0 alpha 8, the Mozilla Corporation has finally unveiled several security features it’s talked up for months. Among the security provisions debuting in the new alpha of “Gran Paradiso,” the code name for Firefox 3.0, are built-in anti-malware warnings and protection against rogue extension updates. The malware blocker, which was first mocked up in June, will block Web sites thought to contain malicious downloads. The feature will use information provided by Google Incorporated to flag potentially-dangerous sites, warn anyone trying to reach those URLs with Firefox and automatically block access to the site.

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A few downloads for Office Communicator 2007 just popped up at Microsoft’s Download Center:

• Language Pack for Microsoft Office Communicator Web Access (2007)
• Office Communications Server 2007 Best Practices Analyzer
• Multilingual User Interface Package for Microsoft Office Communicator 2007

Office Communicator 2007 is a unified communications client that helps people be more productive by enabling them to communicate easily with others in different locations or time zones using a range of different communication options, including instant messaging (IM), voice, and video. Integration with programs across the 2007 Microsoft Office system—including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Groove, and SharePoint Server—gives information workers many different ways to communicate with each other via a consistent and simple user experience.

The first two are free downloads, the 3rd one(MUI package) requires OGA(Office Genuine Advantage). For those who are having problem with the verification, here is the direct link.

An [almost] milestone release for NOD32

ESET NOD32 Antivirus offers superior, comprehensive protection, the fastest scanning throughput, and the least performance impact of any solution. Keep your important information safe & stay productive with peace of mind. Running separate applications for viruses, hackers, adware, and spyware can slow your PC, be difficult to manage, and provide questionable protection. Beware of large, bloated internet security suites that consume hundreds of megabytes on your PC. These typically exist because vendors have acquired products and ‘bundled’ them together. In contrast, ESET NOD32 was designed from the core as a single, highly-optimized engine that works as a unified Anti-Threat system to protect against a broad spectrum of malware. Viruses, worms, spyware, and other malicious attacks, which are constantly evolving. ESET NOD32 utilizes patent-pending ThreatSense® Technology to detect tomorrow’s threats in real-time, by analyzing code execution for malicious intent - keeping you ahead of the malware-writers.

What’s new in ESET NOD32 Antivirus 3.0.414 RC1:

ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 v3.0 release candidates are now available. These releases include changes in the graphic user interface, additional improvements in the Antivirus module, improved installation packages, and added support for group security policy installation.

Download: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 3.0.414 RC1 | 64-bit version
Download: ESET Smart Security 3.0.414 RC1