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Virtualbox - How To Test and Boot an ISO Image Without Burning to CD or DVD

If you’ve been following this blog site everyday, you should know what is ISO image by now. An ISO image is an archive file of an optical disc using a conventional ISO (International Organization for Standardization) format that is supported by many software vendors.
download - comments - 14.8.2008

Hack to Turn Off and Disable Windows 7 CD or DVD Writer Burning and Auto Tray Ejection Feature

Windows 7 inherits the capability to burn or write to CD and DVD burner or writer, with additional support to directly burn ISO and IMG disc images with Windows 7 Explorer.
windows - comments - 18.8.2009

Microsoft's Bing: 10 burning questions

Microsoft rolled out Bing sort of—it won’t be fully deployed until June 3—but questions already abound.
microsoft - comments - 29.5.2009

Home Computer Restore CD [Dual Boot] BETA now available

The Windows Home Server team would like to invite you to download a BETA version of the "Windows Home Server - Home Computer Restore CD (Dual Boot)" from Microsoft Connect at http://connect.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer.
windows - comments - 6.4.2008

Free Avira AntiVir Rescue System CD to Clean Unremovable Virus

Previously I’ve written about Kaspersky offering free Rescue Disk to clean virus without booting in to Windows.
download - comments - 28.6.2008

Hack windows home edition cd into professional edition

Easy way how to spare some money. Raymond found this hack from Technipages and think it's pretty cool. It enables the features found in Windows XP Professional on your Windows XP Home Edition installation with this hack. It will allow you to turn your Windows XP Home CD into a Windows XP Professional CD.
windows - comments - 27.12.2006

Recover Files from Damaged or Corrupted CD,DVD,HD DVD,Blu-Ray Disks

CD/DVD are optical storage media easily gets corrupted or damaged. CD & DVD discs have low durability and single scratch on CD/DVD will permanently damage your data.
download - comments - 4.9.2009

Retrieve CD Key/Product Key From Windows Registry with Product Key Finder

You must keep CD Key/Product key of any software or application at handy place since you may not know when you will need that key again.
download - comments - 9.7.2009

New Non-Critical Windows Updates are Available

KB904942 - Install this update to resolve HTTP authentication issues in Windows-based systems that do not appear until Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 is installed.
windows - comments - 1.3.2006

Updates for Windows Vista

Here are new Updates for Windows Vista. (KB942089), (KB942089), (KB940069), (KB940069), (KB943544), (KB943544)..
download - comments - 25.10.2007

Windows 7 Client Updates

Microsoft released several updates for Windows 7 Client.
download - comments - 26.2.2009

Updates to Windows Live SkyDrive!

These past couple of months since our last release, we asked ourselves, “What can we do to make SkyDrive even better?” The most obvious answer is something that our users have asked us to do: give out more storage. We’re excited to announce that we’re doubling everyone’s storage to 1 GB!
microsoft - comments - 13.10.2007

Many Windows Users Get Unwanted Updates

What better gift could Apple ask for with the launch of its "Leopard" Mac OS X v. 10.5? How about a PR disaster surrounding Windows?
windows - comments - 27.10.2007

Reports: IE 7 Crashes While Accessing Windows Updates

Some users of Internet Explorer 7's beta are reporting problems accessing crucial update sites, but Microsoft denies any system-wide glitch.

Some users of Internet Explorer 7's beta are reporting problems accessing the crucial Windows Update and Microsoft Update sites, but Microsoft denied any system-wide glitch.
windows - comments - 20.2.2006

Latest Windows 7 Updates Cause BSOD: Fix

TechARP had been providing giving updates on the Windows 7 Downgrade Rights Program. Now Microsoft has confirmed the same in a blog post, regarding the Windows 7 Downgrade rights program.
windows - comments - 16.4.2009

Windows Updates Downloader v2.21 Final

Windows Updates Downloader is a small 3rd party utility that allows you to download all of the current Windows critical updates. All updates are downloaded directly from microsoft.com to your computer with a single mouse click.
download - comments - 18.8.2006

Windows Updates Downloader 2.24 Build 875

Windows Updates Downloader is a small utility that allows you to download all of the current Windows critical updates.
download - comments - 19.1.2007

Microsoft Killed AutoPatcher – No More Third Party Windows Updates

The AutoPatcher project is dead, courtesy of Microsoft. Antonis Kaladis, AutoPatcher Project Manager broke the news on August 29, revealing that Microsoft killed the initiative designed to supply offline Windows updates.
microsoft - comments - 29.8.2007

Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 Updates

Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 was released to manufacturing on July 21, 2008, and the gold bits are heading straight for the end users' machines.
download - comments - 13.8.2008

Microsoft release 2 updates for IE8 on Windows 7 RC

Microsoft has released two new updates for Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 RC, via Windows Update.
windows - comments - 6.5.2009

Windows 7 RC to receive test updates on May 12th

Those involved with Windows 7 will remember a while back the beta received test updates, to check if how well the update system worked within Microsoft's new operating system.
windows - comments - 11.5.2009

Microsoft addresses new reports of forced Windows updates and reboots

Microsoft has posted a long and complex explanation to its Windows Software Update Services (WSUS) blog, explaining the latest case of why software updates are being pushed to users who believe they’ve turned automatic updating off.
windows - comments - 25.10.2007

Updates and Task Manager Disabled by New Windows XP Worm

The Windows functions are always under attack because disabling a vital function of the operating system automatically means an open door for the hacker, who would be able to infiltrate into the computer and conduct his malicious activities.
windows - comments - 24.1.2008

Microsoft test updates in Windows 7 Beta 7000 Today

Starting February 24, we will be releasing up to 5 test updates to PCs running the Windows 7 Beta (Build 7000) via Windows Update.
windows - comments - 24.2.2009

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 beta security updates

Dear WS03 SP2 Beta Tester, Beginning in August 2006, Windows Serviceability will release monthly critical security updates for the Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 beta.
windows - comments - 13.8.2006

WinUpdateList - View, Uninstall or Remove Windows Updates & Hot Fixes

In past we have covered Windows Update Remover tool to uninstall and remove windows update and hot fixes from windows xp.
download - comments - 29.9.2009

Microsoft releases Security updates for Beta Windows Vista, Server 2008

Microsoft releases Security updates for Beta Windows Vista, Server 2008!
windows - comments - 15.1.2008

In progress: Vista updates!

In progress right now is a beta testers chat with MS experts on the future of IE7 and Vista. Here are some parts of the chat that may be interesting to you... more to come shortly:

SamW [MS] (Expert):
Q: [17] When will you release the November CTP? Only 2 days left of November!

A: There will be no CTP for Vista in November because we are targeting for most features to be code-complete by end of December and resources efforts are going towards that effort. We should have a CTP in December before the Christmas holiday. These interim changes have no impact on our general availability target for Windows Vista. We are on track to deliver a high-quality Windows Vista in the 2nd half of 2006.

Paul Donnelly [MS] (Expert):
Q: [54] Can someone clear up what seems to be confusion on the groups over the release of Build 5259? Did it go to selected testers or TAP because date of release and extent seems confused. I notice Mario mentions it today.

A: A specific, small group of partners received access to 5259. It is an IDW build and has not gone through the CTP testing process.


windows - comments - 29.11.2005

Thirty-Six Updates Later and Counting

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I refreshed one of my Windows Vista test machines. Oh my, there were so many Windows Updates.
windows - comments - 28.11.2007

Office 2010 Updates

Here are some updates if you have been following the the Office 2010 blog. Some rumours about Groove and OneNote confirmed.
microsoft - comments - 14.5.2008

MS Offering Security Updates on CD

Microsoft is offering a new option for businesses looking to deploy multiple patches at once without using Windows Update or SUS: CD images. The company will issue a CD download once a month containing all security and high-priority non-security updates for Windows...
betanews.com - 12.01.2006

WoW: Burning Crusade Collectors Edition Announced

We're happy to announce that World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade will ship in standard as well as Collector's Edition packages. The Collector's Edition will come in a special box that contains many exclusive extras to enhance your adventure into Outland, including:

• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade on both CD and DVD
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Behind-the-Scenes DVD
• The Art of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Hardcover Art Book
• Exclusive In-Game Pet: Netherwhelp
• Two World of Warcraft Trading Card Game Starter Packs, plus Exclusive Cards Map of Outland Mouse Pad
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Soundtrack CD
• The behind-the-scenes DVD will offer more than two hours worth of developer interviews and commentary on all aspects of the creation of The Burning Crusade, as well as trailers and cinematics from the game, and even footage of panel discussions from BlizzCon.

Collector's Edition owners will also be able to take their adventures from the computer to the tabletop, with two starter packs for the new World of Warcraft Trading Card Game -- one for themselves and one to share with a friend. In addition, Collector's Edition owners will receive three exclusive tournament-legal World of Warcraft Trading Card Game cards to incorporate in their decks or trade with other World of Warcraft TCG players.


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neowin.net - 06.10.2006

Oront Burning Kit 1.3.3

Oront Burning Kit is the DVD burning software product that can help you burn, erase and copy CD and DVD. It has gathered the best features of CD and DVD Burners software and provides great opportunities to make your work with the discs easier.Oront Burning Kit works under Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, has easy in use and understandable by the light of nature interface, needs minimum of resources and disc space and it is easy to install. Using this software you can create and burn CD and DVD with data, music and video, create and burn ISO, format and copy discs, extract files from multisession discs and use many other features.

Oront Burning Kit features:     

* Multilingual support
* DVD Double Layer support
* Supports any CD or DVD recorder
* Can be launched without installation
* On the fly burning
* Supports CD-Text
* Data discs can be verified after record
* Save and load project files
* Save and load interface and record settings
* Supports high burning speeds
* Supports UDF, multisession and boot options
* ... and many other features


neowin.net - 21.12.2006

Vista: Whats the hurry?

winbeta.org - 01.12.2007

Windows Update failure after repairing from XP CD

Microsoft/Windows Update Program Manager Nate Clinton has just posted on an issue we've learned of that affects some users of Windows Update repairing their systems using a Windows XP CD. The symptom is that some Windows XP customers are unable to install updates via the latest version of Windows Update after using a Windows XP CD to perform the "Repair from CD" function.

The issue does not look to be widespread and occurs in rather exceptional only under specific circumstances; it occurs because the Windows XP Repair CD replaces all system files, including Windows Update, with older versions of those files. Meanwhile, the most current version of Windows Update (which is already present on the system) includes a file that is not present in the Windows Update image on the Repair CD. After performing the repair, the new file remains on the system and creates a registry mismatch, causing subsequent installation of some updates to fail.

Luckily, there is a remedy: customers experiencing this issue can 1) refer to KB article 943144; 2) check Nate's post for work-around steps now; or, 3) contact Support using the telephone number(s) found at support.microsoft.com/security (usually found in the right-hand nav).


neowin.net - 29.09.2007

RIAA Taking Fight to CD Burning

The record industry, fresh from its legal victories against peer-to-peer networks, has now turned its sights on another method of obtaining music: homemade CDs. Previously, the RIAA had maintained that illicit downloading was the biggest problem affecting sales of legitimate music...
betanews.com - 16.08.2005

December 2006 Security Releases ISO Image

These ISO-9660 CD image files contain the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on December 12th, 2006. They do not contain security updates for other Microsoft products. These CD images are intended for corporate administrators who manage large multinational organizations, who need to download multiple individual language versions of each security update, and who do not use an automated solution such as WSUS. Use these images to download multiple updates in all languages at the same time.


neowin.net - 13.12.2006

Movielink to Enable DVD Burning

Movie download service Movielink has taken the first step in enabling its customers to copy their flicks onto DVDs by licensing burning technology from Sonic Solutions. However, it's not clear if the feature has the backing of any Hollywood studios, or when it would launch...
betanews.com - 17.07.2006

nLite v1.4 Final Available

Have you ever wanted to remove Windows components like Media Player, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, MSN Explorer, Messenger...How about not even to install them with Windows ?



nLite is a tool for permanent Windows components removal and pre-installation Windows setup. After removal there is an option to make bootable image ready for burning on cd or testing in virtual machines. With nLite you will be able to have Windows installation which on install doesn't include, or even contain on cd, unwanted components.




winbeta.org - 05.11.2007

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Dated, 7.5M Subs!

I know all of you WoW-heads have been waiting for this news for awhile, so here it is!

Blizzard Entertainment announced today that World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, the highly anticipated expansion to the world's leading subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft, will be in stores on January 16th in North America and Europe. The expansion will be available in a similar time frame in Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore as well, and availability for mainland China and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau will be announced in the near future. In addition, Blizzard today announced that the subscriber base for World of Warcraft has reached a new milestone, with 7.5 million players worldwide.

In World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, players will be able to advance their characters up to level 70, unlocking a world of power and possibilities along the way. Additional features coming in The Burning Crusade include two new playable races (the Blood Elves and the Draenei), flying mounts, new talents and abilities for all character classes, the new jewelcrafting profession, new magical weapons and armour, and many enhancements to player-vs.-player action. The expansion will also lead veteran players through the fabled Dark Portal and into Outland, former homeworld of the Orcs and site of a series of cataclysmic events that helped shape the history of the Warcraft universe. In this shattered world, players will encounter new challenges and dangers in the form of new outdoor zones, quests, dungeons, never-before-seen monsters, and much more. Over the course of their new adventures in The Burning Crusade, players will grow in experience and power as they uncover the rich lore and mysteries of Outland and do battle with the demonic forces of The Burning Legion.

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade will be available at retail stores for Windows 2000/XP and Macintosh. A special Collector's Edition of the expansion will also be available. This limited-edition package will include the expansion on both CD-ROM and DVD, the Art of the Burning Crusade coffee table book, an exclusive in-game pet, a behind-the-scenes DVD, a World of Warcraft Trading Card Game starter deck and exclusive cards, a map of Outland mouse pad and the official soundtrack CD. The World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade expansion requires the original World of Warcraft game. World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade has received a 12+ rating by PEGI.


neowin.net - 10.11.2006

Microsoft Investigates Blocked Patch Updates in XP

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.



"We are aware of reports about customers not being able to download some updates from Windows Update when using the latest version of the Windows Update client and after reinstalling Windows XP system files from CD," a Microsoft spokesperson said Sept. 27. "We take this issue very seriously and are investigating the root cause of this behavior and what options are available to address it."



The issue was brought to light by Scott Dunn, a writer and associate editor with Windows Secrets Newsletter. According to Dunn, the problem is stealthy updates deployed by Microsoft in July and August. The files prevent Windows XP users who utilize the repair function from installing recent patches...
winbeta.org - 28.09.2007

Windows 7 beta receiving test updates on Feb. 24th

As various Windows blogs are reporting, Microsoft is issuing some test updates for the official Windows 7 Beta (that's build 7000) this month, on the 24th. The purpose of these updates is to ensure that Windows 7 is fully capable of being issued online updates, and to help the Windows 7 check for any problems or bugs. The updates themselves will not automatically be install, but yet the user will be notified of these and will be offered if they wish to download them. The updates serve no purpose except for testing, and this will be clearly labeled that they are for testing purposes only.

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neowin.net - 20.02.2009

Microsoft: October 2006 Security Releases ISO Image