The Problem with Creative and Windows Vista
Don't get me wrong, they make great hardware, but Creative is not known for their efficiency in writing drivers for their hardware. Their Beta 1 drivers are relatively buggy compared to other Beta 1 drivers on the market for Graphics Cards, Network Cards etc, but with a big enough target market and enough technical staff I see no reason why they can't keep up.
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2.7.2006 Microsoft: Bots a Big Problem for Windows
Malicious bots are becoming quite common, with six out of every ten computers scanned by the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool found to be infected, Microsoft said Monday. Altogether, the application has removed malicious bots from about 3.5 million PCs.
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13.6.2006 Windows 7: Problem Steps Recorder overview
Over the next few weeks we will be adding many more focus items on Windows 7 including Touch, Windows 7 networking and media enhancements. Stay tuned for the ultimate Windows 7 focus from Neowin.net. Here is an overview of Problem Steps Recorder.
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11.1.2009 Workaround for HTC Hero Sync Problem in Windows 7
HTC latest masterpieces, HTC Hero, packs with the most coveted features in the modern mobile world, including powered by Google’s famous Android operating system.
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23.8.2009 Vista's Biggest Problem Remains Windows XP, Survey Says
Windows Vista biggest worry shouldn't be rival operating systems from Apple Inc. or Red Hat Inc., but competition from Microsoft's own Windows XP.
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15.11.2007 Do you have problem with concentration?
The Problem with Bundling
On Friday I spoke with two product executives from a major OEM about some forthcoming new PCs and notebooks. During the conversation, I asked about their Windows Media Center strategy. The OEM no longer has one, and Vista integration is the reason.
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10.12.2007 The Problem With Netbooks
The market for netbooks is an artificial construct, a subset of notebooks that isn't a sustainably distinct category.
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5.3.2009 Microsoft Works on Comcast E-Mail Problem
Microsoft said Friday that some people who use its Hotmail and MSN e-mail services are not receiving e-mail sent from Comcast accounts and other Internet service providers.
Brooke Richardson, a group product manager with Microsoft's MSN online division, said the problem appears to be due to an increase in e-mail volumes, which it is attributed in part to the Sober Internet worm.
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5.12.2005 Want To Upgrade Vista Without Visiting The Store? No Problem
Microsoft testers are getting an early look at new functionality designed to allow users to upgrade to more powerful and, presumably, more expensive versions of Vista.
Microsoft is testing a new Windows upgrade mechanism, known as Windows Anytime Upgrade. A first iteration of the technology is integrated into the February CTP (Community Technology Preview) releases of Vista that went to testers starting the week of Feb. 20.
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7.3.2006 How can Microsoft overcome Vistas lingering image problem?
Mike Nash, Corporate Vice President of Windows Product Management, has a tough problem on his hands.
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2.5.2008 Vistas big problem: 92 percent of developers ignoring it
And to think Microsoft used to be popular with the developer crowd...
Not anymore. A recent report from Evans Data shows fewer than one in 10 software developers writing applications for Windows Vista this year. Eight percent.
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17.6.2008 Windows Update versus Ubuntu Update
A few months ago, Steve Ballmer publicly noted that Windows Vista was “a work in progress.” That inspired a predictable outpouring of Vista-bashing.
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15.7.2008 Windows Update Blocker Tool Kit - Block Automatic Windows Vista SP2 Update
After availability of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 for public download I am sure many users would have already installed Vista Service Pack 2 to see the performance improvements and its advisable to install Windows Vista sp2 as it has many noticeable changes and also includes all the fixes released after Vista sp1.
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27.5.2009 Microsoft plans to issue non-update update for Win 7
Microsoft will spit out dummy updates for Windows 7 beta testers next week that will probe the forthcoming operating system’s updating abilities.
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20.2.2009 An Update For Windows Update
An infrastructure update has been planned for Windows Update client. The gradual roll-out of this update will begin in late July.
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6.7.2008 You Don't Want This Windows Update
Today, I got an e-mail warning of a new Windows virus and where to get the update to protect against it. Oh, those wicked phishers.
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19.2.2009 You Don't Want This Windows Update
Today, I got an e-mail warning of a new Windows virus and where to get the update to protect against it. Oh, those wicked phishers.
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21.2.2009 Update for Windows (KB913538)
Install this update to prevent Windows Management Instrumentation enumerations from being canceled before the client computer can finish using the enumerations. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
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22.2.2006 Windows update without Microsoft Genuine 2
Not only will it keep you up to date with the latest updates from Microsoft, it will also keep software and drivers from other vendors updated. However, that functionality is currently missing.
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Update for Windows XP (KB900485)
Install this update to resolve an issue in which you receive a ?stop 0x7e in aec.sys? error message on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2. The error may occur during startup, or after the system has started. AEC.SYS is the acoustic echo canceling driver. After you install this update, you may have to restart your computer.
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9.1.2006 Security Update for Windows Vista
A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Graphics Rendering Engine that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
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16.1.2006 Windows Defender Beta 2 Update
Microsoft released a new Windows Defender 2, yesterday. Used to check for spyware mainly, Windows Defender is the succesor of Windows Antispyware.
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13.4.2006 Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Gets an Update
Today, users running Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Beta were greeted with an update entitled "Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Beta 1 Update 1" via Windows Update.
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22.6.2007 Confirmation of stealth Windows Update
I can now confirm that the stealth Windows Update that I blogged about yesterday actually exists - because I’ve detected its presence on a machine at the PC Doc HQ.
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14.9.2007 XP SP3: Now on Windows Update
A week after deciding not to release Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 via Windows Update and the Microsoft Download site as planned, Microsoft has begun pushing the collection of updates and fixes through those channels again.
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6.5.2008 Upgrade Coming to Windows Update
Come August 2009 Microsoft will release an upgrade to its update infrastructure. The Redmond company pointed out that both the Windows Update and Microsoft Update services would be impacted by the refresh.
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13.7.2009 Windows update without Microsoft Genuine test
Two weeks ago, I posted simple javascripts to circumvent the dreaded Windows Genuine Advantage system for the sake of my and others clicky-finger. It was this day, or maybe a few days later, that Microsoft's PR looneys acknoledged the fact it can be worked around and will be patching up the holes in the "next version".
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Update for Windows XP (KB904412) - English
Install this update to address several possible issues associated with connecting a Serial Bus Protocol 2 (SBP-2) device, such as an IEEE 1394 device, to a Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
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Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB904714)
Install this update to enable client computers to use the Windows Indexing Service when searching for a network-shared file on a Windows Server 2003-based computer.
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Microsoft Offers Manual Fix to 'Stealth' Windows Update Bug
It turned out to be an insignificant problem after all, rather than something on the order of a rootkit: the discovery that Microsoft's Windows
Update feature updates itself even when users turn off "automatic updates" - a fact that Microsoft had actually documented quite well, but
which few had apparently read. But now, a claim that the self-updating update subsequently unregistered Microsoft's Windows Update drivers in
XP-based systems forced its own drivers to become unregistered...
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28.09.2007Microsoft Suspends Desktop Search Availability Through WSUS
After having explained away a problem with Windows Server Update Services yesterday as a problem with administrators not understanding the
"applicability rules" for patches to updated software, a Microsoft product manager today acknowledged there was indeed a problem with how WSUS
pushed a patch for Windows Desktop Search onto enterprise networks, calling it a "publishing process error."..
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26.10.2007Norton Update Causes Crashes in China
An errant update for Norton
Antivirus has caused the
computers of at least 1,000
users in a China city to
crash, several Chinese news
sources reported on Monday.
According to authorities, the
problem was caused by an
update on May 18 that
accidentally flagged and
deleted two essential Windows
XP files...
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22.05.2007Mac OSX upgrade problems
Apple released a statement warning users upgrading from Leopard, about the newest available upgrade for Mac OSX to 10.5.6. The problem occurs from an
incomplete software update getting into the update process that can cause Mac OSX to cause errors during the "Configuring Installation" window
process. Apple recommends users, if they haven't already, to force the software update process to quit the download, remove the partial update
from your library and re-download the update. This problem is also been found in the standalone update from Apple's web site, and the combo
update. If users still faced with problems updating their Mac OSX machine, they are encouraged to contact Apple with related issues.
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19.12.2008Update for Windows Mobile
This update fixes a problem on a small number of Windows Mobile 6-based devices where contacts may incorrectly appear as offline in Windows Live
Messenger. This issue occurs when you are signed in to Windows Live Messenger.
You can get specific information about this update
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article:
KB943824
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14.03.2008Seagate firmware update bricks 500GB HDDs
Just days since Seagate released a firmware update for a range of hard drives, which were hit by firmware bugs, Tom's Hardware reports that things
don't look much brighter for hard drive giant Seagate. This time the problem is with the SD1A firmware update, for the 500GB hard drives in the
7200.11 series, which many unhappy customers have said completely bricks the hard drive. The problem lies in the firmware update, which causes the
drive to freeze up. As far as un-bricking the devices goes, there has been little success. Some have claimed that downgrading the firmware has fixed
the problems, for the moment.
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22.01.2009When Windows Update won't update
Lincoln Spector: Windows Update occasionally gets a bee under its bonnet and simply refuses to work. Really, should that surprise anyone?
Unfortunately, unlike some other Windows problems, this one seldom goes away on its own. You have to fix it. And the exact cause isn't
always easy to diagnose and fix.
I'll start with some solutions to a very specific, very common, XP-specific Windows Update
problem. Then I'll tell you where to go for additional advise.
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08.09.2008MS: "Small problem" with Gears of War on PC
Microsoft has been quick to point out a "small problem" discovered with the PC version of Gears of War - out this week - but happily
has provided details on how to resolve the issue.
It's all to do with the very first time you play Gears of War, when an automatic update for Games for Windows - Live is downloaded.
Rather than the game being shut down to complete the update as should occur, instead after the update is downloaded you're dropped back into the
game's main menu.
"There's two ways to get over this bump", Microsoft has explained.
"The easiest is to
simply shut down the game after the update is downloaded (you'll know it's safe because you'll be back at the main menu, and not on the "Don't
shut down your PC while the update is being downloaded" screen). As soon as you close the game, the update will install automatically and you're
good to go.
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07.11.2007Windows 7: Problem Steps Recorder overview
So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick reviewWindows 7: Easy Connect Windows 7: Action Center
Overview Windows 7: User Account Control (UAC) Overview Windows 7: Calibate Your Display Windows 7: Federated Search Windows 7: Device Stage Windows
7: Internet Explorer 8 OverviewOver the next few weeks we will be adding many more focus items on Windows 7 including Touch, Windows 7 networking and
media enhancements. Stay tuned for the ultimate Windows 7 focus from Neowin.net. Here is an overview of Problem Steps Recorder. Microsoft recently
published a demonstration of Problem Steps Recorder (PSR) in action.
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12.01.2009Upcoming Update to Windows Update
Michelle Haven: I'd like to let you know that, beginning at the end of this month and continuing over the next few months, well be rolling out an
infrastructure update to the Windows Update agent (client). I wanted to take this opportunity to provide some background on the update and discuss
the value these updates bring to you.
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03.07.2008Windows Vista Validation Update (KB929391)
Microsoft have just posted a
Windows Vista Genuine
Validation Update to Windows
Update. The update provides
the latest information to the
Windows Vista validation
components, and is marked as
an "Important" update.
It seems that the aim
of the update is to further
prevent "cracked" copies of
Windows Vista from being able
to run. Install the Windows
Vista validation component
updates to make sure that your
copy of Windows Vista is
genuine and is correctly
licensed. If a problem is
detected, the update will
provide additional
instructions.
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15.12.2006Why installing Vista SP1 might fail via Windows Update
When you try to install Windows Vista SP1 via Windows Update you can get error: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is not available for installation from
Windows Update and is not offered by Automatic Updates.
To help ensure a positive update experience, Windows Update will temporarily not
offer Windows Vista SP1 to systems that have the following device drivers. In some cases, these device drivers are problematic on Windows Vista-based
computers when you update to Windows Vista SP1. By installing updated device drivers, you will resolve the issue and enable Windows Update to offer
Windows Vista SP1.
Click read more to view a list of drivers that don't work well with Vista SP1:
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20.03.2008Microsoft planning updated UI for Windows Update
Beginning next month Microsoft will start an upgrade to the Windows Update and Microsoft Update services. Microsoft plans to start the
infrastructure update in late August, claiming "it will take a couple of months to complete the rollout." The update is required to "maintain and
improve service quality, reliability, and operations." The update will simply improve the user interface for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
computers running Windows Update, adding a more visible and detailed description of updates as well as improvements in how users are notified about
service packs. If you currently apply your updates automatically then this update will not modify the look and feel of Automatic Updates.
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17.07.2009Update on Windows Vista SP1 Prerequisite KB937287
Nick White: We've heard a few reports about problems customers may be experiencing as a result of
KB937287, the servicing stack update
I blogged about last week, and I wanted to provide a quick update for you. Immediately after receiving reports of this error, we made
the decision to temporarily suspend automatic distribution of the update to avoid further customer impact while we investigate possible
causes.
So far, we've been able to determine that this problem only affects a small number of customers in unique
circumstances. We are working to identify possible solutions and will make the update available again shortly after we address the issue.
Customers who may be experiencing this issue can use system restore to correct it or contact 1-866-PC-Safety for help
troubleshooting. Additional guidance will be available via Microsoft's free Update Support Center soon.
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20.02.2008Microsoft's stealth updates stymie XP repairs
The contentious stealth update that Microsoft delivered to customers this summer blocks 80 patches and fixes from installing after Windows XP is
restored using its "repair" feature, researchers said today.
Scott Dunn, who first reported the problem in a story posted
Thursday morning to the
"Windows Secrets" newsletter, said that users who
reinstall Windows XP with the repair option cannot retrieve the full set of updates from Windows Update (WU). The problem, he said, has been traced to
the so-called "stealth update" to WU which Microsoft has acknowledged sending to users beginning in July.
Two weeks ago, Dunn
broke the story of the background updates, which were sent to most non-corporate Windows XP and Vista users. The updates were delivered and installed
without prior notification, even when the PC's owner had told the operating system not to download or install updates without notification and
permission.
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27.09.2007More on Windows XP SP3...
Microsoft Update Team: We'd like to provide more information and address reports you may have heard about "continuous reboot loops" occurring upon
the update to Windows XP SP3.
After investigation, weve determined this problem occurs on AMD-based machines with Windows XP
images that were originally captured by an OEM on an Intel-based machine. The problem is a registry value, present on images created w/ Intel
processors, that causes a driver (intelppm.sys) to load at boot. When intelppm.sys attempts to load on an AMD-based system upon the install of SP3,
it causes a blue screen and the continuous reboot. Were planning to add a filter to prevent Windows Update from offering SP3 to affected systems and
are investigating a fix. Any customers affected by this issue should contact Microsoft Customer Support Services for assistance. More information is
available in
KB888372 and
here.
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16.05.2008An Update For Windows Update
An infrastructure update has been planned for Windows Update client. The gradual roll-out of this update will begin in late July. This update will
occur automatically to any system configured to either receive updates “automatically” or “notify” customers that new updates
are available for download.
For enterprise customers who use Windows Server Update Services or Systems Management Server, all updating,
including the WU client, is controlled by the network administrators, who have authority over the download and install experience. Windows Vista
customers who select “never check for updates” in their WU settings will not receive this update until they manually install updates from
Windows Update.
In this particular update, there will not make any changes to the way WU looks or feels, instead the following have been
improved:
- The length of time it takes Windows Update to scan for updates
- The speed in which signature updates will be delivered
Detailed information on this is posted on the
Microsoft Update blog.
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05.07.2008Microsoft Halts XP SP3 Update to HP PCs Running AMD CPU's
The recent Windows XP Service Pack 3 update has left certain AMD-based PCs manufactured by Hewlett-Packard caught in an endless reboot cycle caused by
an Intel-specific disk image mistakenly being used with AMD hardware. According to the Microsoft Update Product Team Blog, "The problem is a registry
value, present on images created with Intel processors, that causes a driver (intelppm.sys) to load at boot."
In order to fix the problem,
Microsoft has temporarily blocked these AMD machines from getting the service pack while it cobbles together an alternative update. While some users
wait for Microsoft's fix to eventually be released, others have turned to a former Microsoft employee, Jesper Johansson,
who coded up a free tool to detect and fix the problem and made
it available last Wednesday. Once Johansson's fix has been implemented, users can update their systems to SP3 without any problems.
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20.05.2008CheckPoint issues fix for ZoneAlarm problem after DNS patch
BetaNews has confirmed through testing that CheckPoint's latest build of ZoneAlarm, issued yesterday in response to a problem arising from a
Microsoft patch to a major DNS security problem, fixes a major problem with Internet access...
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11.07.2008MS Warns of Exploit for
Windows Flaw
Microsoft on Tuesday
acknowledged the existence of
exploit code that could crash
vulnerable Windows computers
through a flaw in image file
handling. The company had
provided a patch for the
problem as part of its
November Patch Tuesday
security update...
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