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Windows 7: Measuring the "superbar"

One of the new things that anyone would notice immediately in Windows 7 is the new Taskbar. Microsoft internally calls it 'Superbar'.
windows - comments - 5.1.2009

Windows 7: Superbar 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 the new Taskbar in Windows 7.
windows - comments - 15.1.2009

Windows 7 Superbar for Vista

This is my modyfication Windows 7 superbar theme for Windows Vista - Theme work on Vista x32 / x64 SP1 and SP2 RC , SP2 RTM
download - comments - 19.5.2009

Oh yes, the Superbar is available in Windows 7 Build 6801

Wishing that the new "Superbar" was available for the PDC build of Windows 7? What about for your trusty copy of Vista?
windows - comments - 3.11.2008

Windows 7 User Interface – The Superbar - Enhanced Taskbar

One of the elements of the Windows graphical user interface that is evolving past what end users have come to traditionally associate with it is the Taskbar.
common - comments - 4.11.2008

First Microsoft Genuine Office Validation Download on Download Center

Microsoft has posted the first Office download which has Genuine Office Validation (not required yet). It is sounds.exe the download enables sound in Office 2000,XP and 2003.
microsoft - comments - 28.4.2006

Download Windows 7 MUI Language Packs - Official 32-bit and 64-bit Direct Download Links

Microsoft has released MUI (Multilingual User Interface) language packs for Windows 7 RTM. The Windows 7 language packs is available via Windows Update as optional update for Windows 7 Ultimate and Enterprise editions only.
download - comments - 28.8.2009

Download Firefox 1.0.7

Firefox 1.0.7 was just released today. It's said that the only updates for this minor version change are security related.
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Download Fasterfox 0.7.9

Prefetch Links - Dynamic speed increases can be obtained with Firefox's unique prefetching mechanism, which recycles idle bandwidth by silently loading and caching all of the links on the page you are browsing.
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Skype 2.0 download

Everybodys favourite free PC-calling software has just reached version 2.0. Skype now comes with free video calling (assuming two existing webcams) but also updates its older features.
download - comments - 7.1.2006

WindowBlinds 5 download

Customize the look and feel of Windows XP with WindowBlinds. It's a Windows utility that enables users to personalize nearly every aspect of the Windows graphical user interface. It can "skin" your title bars, push buttons, Start bar, radio buttons, and nearly every other part of Windows.
download - comments - 8.1.2006

IE 7 Beta 3 Now Download

Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Beta 3 has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability.
download - comments - 29.6.2006

MEMM 2.1 available for download now!

It's a Microsoft Excel Add-In with a collection of functions which can be useful in an Enterprise environment based on Microsoft Windows operating systems. The main functions are based on retrieving information from Active Directory, modifying Active Directory and getting information from computers through WMI. Although there are more free tools available nowadays (like ADModify), it can be quite convenient to perform certain tasks directly in Excel.
download - comments - 20.7.2006

Safari 3.2.1 Download

The problem was almost instantly isolated and confirmed as incompatibility with third party software. Apple has now issued a new Safari update, for both Mac and Windows users, which delivers “stability improvements,” according to the Cupertino, Calif.-based Mac maker.
download - comments - 25.11.2008

3 x DOWNLOAD Windows XP

DOWNLOAD Windows XP 9 IN ONE with service pack 2, DOWNLOAD Windows XP Professional 64 Bit, DOWNLOAD Windows XP Professional 32 Bit

This is Windows XP Unofficial Download page. Windows XP is designed for businesses of all sizes and for home users who demand the most from their computing experience, Windows XP Professional delivers the new standard in reliability and performance.
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DOWNLOAD QUAKE 4 + Screenshots

Almost a decade ago, in 1996, Quake was first released. It brought with it a revolution in PC gaming. Actually, it was the first game in FPS genre that was really worth belonging there. It began the Epic that is the Quake series. The original game had both Single Player and Multiplayer and both were good.
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DOWNLOAD WindowBlinds Enhanced 5.0

WindowBlinds is a program that allows you to completely change the look and feel of Windows to however you want it to look like. WindowBlinds allows you to completely customize your desktop look by changing the style of title buttons, bars and toolbars.
download - comments - 7.12.2005

FireTune v1.0.9 Download

FireTune for Mozilla Firefox v1.x was developed for an easy and fast optimization of your browsing experience with Firefox. It is based on a collection of popular and well working optimization settings used and tested by the experts.
download - comments - 14.12.2005

Download ICQ 5.04

ICQ Lite has all the essential features of the full version of ICQ. You can message people, exchange files, send SMS messages, do voice chat, and meet people. It also includes multilingual support, the ability to save your chat histories, and a typing indicator that shows when a contact is typing you a message.
download - comments - 22.12.2005

Download OpenOffice.org 2.0.1

The first update to OpenOffice.org has been released exactly two months after the launch of version 2.0. Five release candidates of 2.0.1 have been made available since that time, with the final build showing up on OpenOffice.org mirror sites early Tuesday.
download - comments - 22.12.2005

nLite 1.0 RC5 download

nLite lets you choose which components to remove from your Windows 2000, XP or 2003 before installation. Removing unneeded components you gain on your system speed and security.

t supports removal of almost any component and few services. You can make a bootable ISO with it and even easy slipstream Service pack with a click of a button. Now added easy cd-key implementation so you don't need to enter it during setup..
download - comments - 9.1.2006

Mozilla Firefox 2.0 Download Available

The Mozilla Corporation have today uploaded the follow-up to their hugely popular web browser, Firefox.
download - comments - 23.10.2006

Windows PowerShell 1.0 download

Microsoft Windows PowerShell command line shell and scripting language helps IT Professionals achieve greater productivity.
download - comments - 15.11.2006

Would you (legally) download Vista?

If Microsoft made Vista available for legal retail download, would the masses come? Looks like we'll soon find out.
windows - comments - 18.1.2007

Virus Disguised as IE 7 Download

Watch out for e-mails with a new virus disguised as a test version of Microsoft's current Web browser.
microsoft - comments - 31.3.2007

TweakNT 1.21 download

TweakNT is a utility that allows you to remove or readd the timebomb and change the edition of any NT OS. Thanks to Hack4Crack for this download.
download - comments - 25.4.2007

Free AVG 8.0 Download

Yesterday, Grisoft announced that a new version of AVG Antivirus Free would be released today, April 24, that was supposed to come with several new functions beside the ones already included in the application
download - comments - 24.4.2008

Zune 3.0 Upgrade Available for Download

Although it was announced as early as September 8, the Zune 3.0 upgrade was made available for download only today, September 16.
download - comments - 16.9.2008

Free Nero 9 Available for Download

One year after the release of Nero 8, Nero has made available for download the next iteration of the integrated digital media and home entertainment software suite.
download - comments - 29.9.2008

Firefox 3.1 Beta 1 Available for Download

With Firefox 3.1 Alpha 2 delivered in the first half of September 2008 and the feedback incorporated in the development process, Mozilla is gearing up for the next stage of Shiretoko.
common - comments - 1.10.2008

Windows 7: Measuring the "superbar"

One of the new things that anyone would notice immediately in Windows 7 is the new Taskbar. Microsoft internally calls it 'Superbar'. The Windows Taskbar has come a long way since Windows 95 was released. With the help of the Taskbar, it becomes easier to see what are the programs currently running, switching between applications and also to access your favorites using the Quick Launch. Image Courtesy: Windows 7 Blog For many, Windows 7's Superbar looks bigger than the Windows Vista's Taskbar. Long Zheng has taken steps to prove that, after all the Superbar is not that big. Long has found that the Windows Start button is actually shrunk by about 8 pixels.

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neowin.net - 05.01.2009

Mac Dock and Windows 7 Superbar - Part 2

In the first part of this series, we had a brief look into the history of the dock and Windows 7 superbar. Today, we will go through some of the basic functionalities that both dock and superbar provide and have in common. The dock can hold any number of items and resize them dynamically to fit while using magnification to clarify smaller resized items. Applications that do not normally keep icons in the dock will still appear when running and remain until they are quit. Running items are distinguished by an indicator at the bottom of their respective icons. When you quit an application whose icon resides in the dock, the indicator disappears.

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neowin.net - 05.03.2009

Windows 7 Build 6801 has the Superbar, too

Microsoft deceived every PDC2008 attendee by saying that the build they handed out, build 6801, didn't have the new "superbar" taskbar replacement that was being shown off throughout the conference.

Well, it turns out that it really is in the build, you just have to be properly authenticated in Redmond. Rafael (withinwindows.com) has decrypted this mystery and has provided a patch (with instructions) that will enable the superbar on any 6801 install.


jcxp.net - 03.11.2008

Oh yes, the Superbar is available in Windows 7 Build 6801

Wishing that the new "Superbar" was available for the PDC build of Windows 7? What about for your trusty copy of Vista? Well it isn't available for Vista yet (I am sure someone will whip up someway of porting it over) but it is available to all users who have a copy of Windows 7 Build 6801.

Rafael, the well known Ux theme patcher, from withinwindows.com, has uncovered how to bring this breakthrough feature available to anyone who is lucky enough to have Windows 7 build 6801. It does take some changing to the OS to enable this hidden feature but it is well worth it.

Windows 7's "Superbar" was demonstrated heavily at Microsoft's PDC. For more information and full demonstrations checkout our PDC section.

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neowin.net - 03.11.2008

Superbar ENABLED In Windows 7 Build 6801

Chris Holmes: Yes, thats right folks. The one and only Rafael Rivera has figured out how to enable the new taskbar in Windows 7 build 6801. The taskbar was there the whole time, but protected by some rather interesting checks that I find quite entertaining.




winbeta.org - 03.11.2008

Rafael's at it Again

As a lot of people are aware, Rafael from Within Windows has been finding and exposing un-released Windows 7 features, most notably the "Superbar" and Desktop Slideshows.

He has now created a full unlocking tool called "Blue Badge" that will unlock the following features:

- The Superbar
- Gestures and Panning (for use on touch screens)
- Desktop Slideshows

Please note two things:

1. This application does NOT back up any of the files it patches, so to be safe, you will need to back up these files:

WindowsExplorer.exe
WindowsSystem32wisptis.exe
WindowsSystem32ieframe.dll
WindowsSystem32shell32.dll
WindowsSystem32stobject.dll
WindowsSystem32TabletPC.cpl
WindowsSystem32themecpl.dll
WindowsSystem32themeui.dll
WindowsSystem32powercfg.cpl

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2. This application IS compatible with systems currently running the superbar who want to extend their desktop to allow the three other features.


jcxp.net - 10.11.2008

Mac Dock and Windows 7 Superbar - Part 1

Mac Dock and Windows Taskbar Overview The Dock in OS X Leopard is a bar of icons that sits at the bottom or side of the screen, and employs a 3D perspective. The Dock is a prominent feature of OS X. It is also a prominent feature of Mac OS X's predecessors NeXTSTEP and OPENSTEP operating systems. It is primarily a way to launch and switch between running applications. It not only provides easy access to applications, but allows the user to organize them to their taste within the Dock. Any file or app can be attached to the Dock.

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neowin.net - 24.02.2009

Windows 7: Superbar Overview

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7 Tips and Tricks Windows 7: HomeGroup Overview Windows 7: BitLocker To Go & Biometric improvements overview Windows 7: Easy Connect Windows 7: Problem Steps Recorder 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 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.

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neowin.net - 15.01.2009

Tidbits about the new "superbar" taskbar

Long Zheng: Ever since the Windows 7 demo with Steven Sinofsky and Julie-Larson Green at PDC 2008 where they showed off the new œsuperbar� taskbar, theres been a lot of questions about how the new taskbar will work, customized or tweaked.



Unfortunately because the pre-beta build did not contain the new taskbar, its been hard to answer those questions. Fortunately I met up with Chaitanya Sareen today who took me through a better tour of the new taskbar on one of the demo machines with the new build. Heres a few facts about the new taskbar.




winbeta.org - 31.10.2008

Windows 7 Closer Than Ever?

The Windows 7 Beta 1 Release seems to be closer than ever.

The Windows 7 Website Windows 7 Website is currently down. Could this mean that the beta download is being prepared? Maybe they are going to release the beta in tandem with the Macworld opening. That would be interesting!

Let's hope so. Click the picture below for a full shot of the Windows 7 Website:


jcxp.net - 06.01.2009

Microsoft training video reveals older prototype of Windows 7 "superbar"

Long Zheng: Im glad at least someone is paying attention to the French. A couple of days ago Anthony Cook of blogofcookie.com noticed some interesting screenshots from a presentation at the Microsoft France training event "TechDays 09" of what appeared to be a different user-interface for Windows 7. However contrary to his speculation that this was to be the speculated theme refresh under wraps for Windows 7, it is in fact a screenshot of an old "superbar" prototype...




winbeta.org - 25.04.2009

Windows 7 Enterprise Edition; Understanding Software Assurance/Volume Licensing

As Brandon just posted about, MSDN and TechNet Plus Subscribers can now download Windows 7.



Starting tomorrow August 7th, our Software Assurance/Volume License customers will be able to download the Windows 7 Enterprise Edition as well.



We are also planning an Enterprise Edition Evaluation version to be released in the near future. Watch for more details on that here in this blog. (Evaluation version was mentioned in Brandons previous post here)




winbeta.org - 07.08.2009

Windows 7 Beta: Here's where we stand

Brandon LeBlanc: Due to an enormous surge in demand, the download experience was not ideal so we listened and took the necessary steps to ensure a good experience. We have clearly heard that many of you want to check out the Windows 7 Beta and, as a result, we have decided remove the initial 2.5 million limit on the public beta for the next two weeks (thru January 24th). During that time you will have access to the beta even if the download number exceeds the 2.5 million unit limit.




winbeta.org - 11.01.2009

When will you get Windows 7 RTM?

When will I get Windows 7 RTM?



Brandon LeBlanc: I recognize this is an important question to have answered. Many of you have said you want to know exactly when you will be able to get your hands on RTM. Last Monday, I gave an update on RTM to close out some myths. In that update, I also gave a broad timeline on when different groups of people “ or œaudiences� “ would get the final RTM code.



While I have nothing new to add regarding RTM today, I do however have more precise information to give on when you will be able to get RTM. Again, when you can get RTM depends on who you are.




winbeta.org - 22.07.2009

Partner Software Ecosystem Continues to Line Up to Support Windows 7

Hi, Mark Rogers here. I run the Software Ecosystem Team here at Microsoft. Building on Mikes recent post on overall ecosystem readiness, I wanted give you a quick update on our progress helping developers get ready to serve the hundreds of millions of users of Windows with our next release...




winbeta.org - 31.07.2009

Update on Windows 7 in Europe

Brandon LeBlanc: I want to provide a couple of updates for my friends in Europe today in regards to Windows 7.



I want to start off with an update to our plans for the Windows 7 Family Pack. As I mentioned last month, starting with the launch of Windows 7 on October 22nd, customers will be able to buy a Family Pack in the US & Canada. This allows users to install Windows 7 Home Premium on up to 3 existing Windows PCs for a reduced price. Its an easy and cost effective way to get customers entire household on Windows 7.




winbeta.org - 24.08.2009

Clarification on the Date for Bi-hourly Shutdowns for the Windows 7 Beta

Brandon LeBlanc: Bi-hourly shutdowns for the Windows 7 Beta will begin July 1st, 2009 as weve stated both here in this blog post on May 5th and also in the Windows 7 RC FAQ...




winbeta.org - 26.05.2009

Windows 7 Release Candidate Update

Brandon LeBlanc: There certainly has been a lot of discussion about Windows 7 in the last few weeks. A lot of folks want to know when they can get their hands on the official RC, when we are going to RTM, and what I had for breakfast.



Im pleased to share that the RC is on track for April 30th for download by MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Broader, public availability will begin on May 5th.




winbeta.org - 25.04.2009

The New Taskbar in Windows 7

As we have noticed with the Windows 7 presentation at D6, Microsoft is putting in some efforts to make an update to the aging design of the taskbar, contrary to the belief that they are going to make something completely new. The supposedly new name of the taskbar is the "Superbar." Long Zheng has pointed out some of the new things:

"The first being the taskbar is higher than usual, but not as big as double-height. If I were to guess, I'd say its somewhere around 1.75x-high. In the left corner, the Windows orb remains wedged "on top" of the taskbar - sticking its head out a little - instead of in the center like it is today in Vista.

The taskbar also appears 'divided' into sections by variations in the color (dark, gray, lighter) to indicate the different areas. Speaking of which, if you look at the far right corner, you'd notice that the tray (icons & clock) is not touching the edge of the screen, and there's a small lighter gap. I have no explanation for this, but is well worth keeping an eye on."


jcxp.net - 01.06.2008

OEMs Pick Up Windows 7 RTM Code Today in Redmond

Brandon LeBlanc: When we announced Windows 7 had RTMd on Wednesday, I posted that OEMs would receive the RTM code within a few days. Well, its been a few days! Earlier today, a handful of OEMs arrived in Redmond to pick up their RTM code. In the past when a Windows release reaches RTM, we have traditionally given some/selected OEMs the opportunity to come to Redmond and pick up the RTM code personally. I thought it would be neat to showcase these OEMs that came to campus today as the RTM code is handed off to them to begin preparing for General Availability (GA) on October 22, 2009!




winbeta.org - 25.07.2009