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    November 16

    Windows Power Shell 1.0

    This week at Microsoft's TechEd IT forum Microsoft's Bob Mugilia introduced
     a host of new Microsoft technologies. One of the major announcements was
    that of PowerShell 1.0, a new command-line shell and scripting tool which lets
     IT managers control their Windows systems.

    Formerly called "Monad", PowerShell is the first major update to the
    Windows command line since Windows NT 3.5 back in 1995.
     PowerShell can do things such as navigate through SQL tables
     as if they were directories on a computer.
     
     Visit:
     
     
     

     
    November 09

    WinXP SP2 IE6 VPC Image

     
     
     
    A VPC hard disk image containing a pre-activated Windows XP SP2, IE6 and the IE7 Readiness Toolkit.
     
    VPC Hard Disk Image for testing websites on IE6 SP2
     
     
     
    October 31

    Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP Released

    Download Windows Media Player 11   
    Windows Media Player 11 is here
    Download it for free today
    Get the new version of Windows Media Player today to find great new ways to store and enjoy all your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV.
     
    Windows Media Player 11 has been publicly available as a beta download since May of this year.
    However, issues with the quality of the release caused Microsoft to delay the final product while last minute bugs were ironed out.

    Windows Media Player 11 is available for Windows XP users only and is available for both 32-Bit and 64-Bit platforms.
     
    October 30

    Microsoft Windows Live Barcode

    Windows Live Barcode is a set of services that transfer information between
     various media (PCs, billboards, magazines etc.) and handsets via
    Quick Response Code (QR Code), a two-dimensional barcode.
    It provides a new method for people to exchange information
    and enjoy various online services on handsets. Windows Live Barcode
    aims to enhance handset utility and provide you with more convenience and flexibility.
     
     
    October 24

    Windows Defender Final Released!

    The build is marked as 1.1.1592.0 and it seems it can be installed over top previous versions (Beta 2, It can not be installed over top Beta 1 aka. Windows Anti-Spyware Beta).

    The only noticeable changes are the minor color scheme updates to the User Interface (Previously a Light Blue > Dark Blue gradient, now a Blue > Green gradient.) And as well a new option to display the System Tray Icon even when the program is not in the process of updating or scanning the computer. Other changes include more improvements to the scanning engine as well as an improved Software Explorer.

    Windows Defender can be installed on both 64-Bit and 32-Bit versions of Windows XP / Windows Server 2003. However, unlike previous releases, Defender is no longer supported on the Windows 2000 platform. For Windows Vista users, well it seems you're left in the dark on this one. This build can not be installed on Vista and the integrated version can not be updated to the new version through the integrated updating engine.
     
    October 12

    Experience with Virtual PC 2007 Beta Program

    What’s new in Virtual PC 2007 Beta

     

    Hardware-assisted virtualization*

     

    Support for Windows Vista as a host operating system

     

    Support for Windows Vista as a guest operating system

     

    Support for 64-bit host operating system

     

     

     

    Download: Virtual PC 2007 Beta 

    October 10

    Windows Live OneCare Beta Released

    The new version not only features the changes announced back in august,
    but also introduces a user interface update to resemble that of most other
    Windows Live services, the unification between OneCare and
    Windows Defender technologies, new backup features and compatibility with
    Windows Vista.

    October 07

    Windows Vista RC2 Released

    Microsoft has released Windows Vista Build 5744 on connect!  Login and download it, its the last external test build

    vista_5744.16384.061003-1945_x86fre_client-LRMCFRE_EN_DVD.iso, 2,552.57 MB
    vista_5744.16384.061003-1945_x64fre_client-LRMCxFRE_EN_DVD.iso, 3,609.21 MB

    As a last beta build, although it is currently impossible to know exactly what it contains, it should feature a whole lot of fit & finish improvements, including the new maximized borders, performance and compatibility improvements, along with the usual bug fixes.

     

    Download: Windows Vista RC2 (CPP)

    October 06

    Windows Live Mail Update to M8 Released

    Today's Live Mail update features numerous UI and userability enhancements, but currently is only available to users on selected server bays. The update also includes:

    • “Send Email As” feature that allows users to send mail from other email addresses.
    • More contact viewing options
    • A contacts importer

    View: Windows Live Mail

    View: Windows Live Mail Update (Direct link)

    Source: LiveSide

    September 23

    Windows Vista Build 5728 Released!

    Just minutes ago, Microsoft released yet another refresh of Windows Vista to its beta testers via Microsoft Connect.

    Buid 5728 is available for x86, which is about 2,622MB (2.6GB)
    and x64 which is just over 3,620MB (3.2GB).
    The download is available in English, German and Japanese.

    Also available is build 5728 of Windows Longhorn Server which again, is available for both x86 and x64 platforms.
     
    Download: Windows Vista Build 5728 (Testers Only)
    September 15

    Download 2007 Microsoft Office Beta 2 Refresh

    This is an update to the Beta 2 version of a 2007 Microsoft Office system product. Beta 2 Technical Refresh updates are compatible with the Microsoft Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 pre-release product.

     
     
     
     
     
     
    September 08

    Windows Live Messenger 8.1build 0064 Released!

    The Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta program has officially started! All accepted participants of the beta program can download build 0064 of WLM 8.1 from MS Connect right now.
     
    What are the new features?

    - Improved Vista Compatibility

    - New Personal Expressions UI (Winks and Emoticon menus, etc)

    - New Personal Status Message options

    - A new branding platform

    - Improved re-authentication at sign in

    - Roaming display pictures

    - New platform architecture in key areas such as automatic updates and object store (where your personalized data is kept on your computer)

    September 05

    Windows Vista RC1 Starter Edition

    Windows Vista RC1 Starter Edition can be found on the RC1 DVD ,Windows Vista Starter doesn't include Aero Glassand some other stuff,
    but we can get some new Wallpapers at this Starter Edition.
     
    To install the Windows Vista RC1 Starter Edition ,you need to let the place to enter product key blank,and you can select the edition of Windows you purchased like picture below:
     
     
    After Install you will get the some new wallpapers as below:
     
    September 02

    WINDOWS VISTA RC1 Builds 5600 Released!

    Microsoft have just released Windows Vista RC1 (Build 5600.16384.060829-223) to Technical Beta testers via MS Connect. The build is available for both x86 and x64 platforms.
     
     
    September 01

    Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 Released

    Microsoft have just released Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 for XP. Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2 for Windows XP offers you unmatched choice and flexibility for your digital media. You can easily manage your libraries of digital music, photos, and video on your computer; explore a new world of music through the integrated URGE music service; and connect with mobile devices so you can have your digital media collection wherever you want it.

    Windows Media Player 11 is designed to work with all versions of Windows XP with Service Pack 2, including Windows XP Home Edition N and Windows XP Professional N. Beta 2 includes fixed issues from Beta 1, additional online stores, and changes to sharing digital media content. To learn more about these changes, use the link below.

     
     
     
    August 25

    Windows Vista Build 5536 Released

    Windows Vista Buld 5536 (vista_5536.16385.060821-1900_vista_rc1_x86fre_client-LR1CFRE_EN_DVD.iso) was released to Microsoft beta testers !
     
     
    August 09

    Windows Live Messenger Build 8.0.0812 Released

    Mess.be have just posted an article regarding a new Windows Live Messenger build.

    Below, you can find the article.

    "Less than two months after the final release of Windows Live Messenger,
     a new build has been released last night. No word on any changes in
     Windows Live Messenger 8.0.0812, but we're looking into it.
     
     
     
    July 19

    Testing Windows Vista Build 5472

    Windows Vista Build 5472 was just released to testers on Microsoft's Connect website yesterday!
    Just complete download and install .
     
    July 17

    Introducing VistaBase V3

     
     
     VistaBase is a comprehensive and ever growing knowledge base of which you can find information within articles,
     tweaks, hints and workarounds, and screenshots in the separate gallery for Microsoft's new operating systems,
    Windows Vista, Windows Server "Longhorn", including the new web browser Windows Internet Explorer 7 as well
    as other "Longhorn" technologies like WinFX and Windows Aero. Feel free to submit your own questions or articles
    for VistaBase