Sep 28, 2007 11 am
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The stealth updates by Microsoft in July and August could prevent Windows XP users from installing up to 80 recent patches.
Microsoft officials say they are investigating reports that files the company deployed this summer prevent Windows XP users who run a built-in “repair” function from installing as many as 80 of the company’s latest security patches.
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Sep 27, 2007 12 pm
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The stealth Update that Microsoft released back in August isn’t quite as harmless as the company claims.
Ever since the Redmond company’s recent download of new support files for Windows Update, users of XP’s repair function have been unable to install the latest 80 patches from Microsoft.
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Sep 26, 2007 4 pm
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By default, WinRAR will only associate files with extenions RAR, R00, R01 till R29, how about the rest?
WinRAR switches to new name scheme for quite some time, which use part1.rar, part2.rar etc. as extensions. However, you can find lots of files, still compressed using the old name, extensions from R00 to R99(then S00 to S99 and so on).
By default, WinRAR will only associate till R29 and left the rest as “unknown file type”. Here is the simple tip to solve this issue and let RAR handle them all.
To do this, just open a command prompt and type
for /L %d in (30,1,99) do assoc .r%d=WinRAR
This will associate R30, R31 till R99 with WinRAR.
If you are using Vista, you need to do this from an elevated command prompt, refer to my earlier post for more info.
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Sep 25, 2007 4 pm
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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.
Click for more on Software update: ProcessMonitor 1.23 »
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Sep 25, 2007 4 pm
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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.
32bit(WGA-free Download)
64bit(WGA-free Download)
Click for more on Multi Updates From Microsoft for Windows »
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Sep 25, 2007 2 pm
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Install the Windows Server virtualization (WSv) role in Windows Server 2008 RC (Release Candidate) 0.
If you want to give WSv(aka. Viridian) a whirl, you must have specific hardware capabilities. Your processor must be 64-bit, have XD/NX (eXecute Disable/No Execute) turned on, and support Intel VT or AMD-V. Further, the BIOS must support these features. It is recommended that even if your hardware does have these capabilities, you upgrade to the latest version of the BIOS.
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Sep 24, 2007 9 pm
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Directly from Microsoft, [free] activation required
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.
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Sep 24, 2007 4 pm
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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.
Click for more on Vista SP1 Beta release available today »
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Sep 24, 2007 2 pm
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Microsoft begins beta testing for both Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate (RC) 0 and Windows Vista Service Pack (SP) 1 beta.
Testers had been expecting the new test builds of both Windows products to debut earlier this month.
Click for more on Windows Server 2008 RC0, Vista SP1: Back together again »
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Sep 23, 2007 7 am
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Make the gadget work in non-English Vista systems and “remember” user settings.
One of the new features in Windows Vista is the Sidebar and Gadgets, which provide a handy and speedy way to retrieve various information without additional efforts. The integrated weather gadget, does look great when it works, however, might become less appealing, even unusable by some [serious] bugs.
Click for more on HowTo: Fix The Built-in Weather Gadget in Vista »
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