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XP MCE 2005 Hotmail Add-in Due Soon

According to Sean Alexander (Microsoft Group Product Manager Windows Vista) an add-in for Hotmail functionality in Windows Media Center Edition 2005 is due for release next week.
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Windows 7 Seven Activation CRACK

Here are 3 versions Windows 7 Seven Activation CRACKs for you - Time stop crack..
download - comments - 28.12.2008

Another Vista Activation Crack Appears

Buzz about a Windows Vista zero-day vulnerability is troubling enough (although probably overblown). Now, there appears to be a second product activation hack, this one designed to fool the activation timer into not counting down.
windows - comments - 28.12.2006

Pirates crack Vista Activation Server

Pirates have released another ingenious workaround to Vista's copy protection: a hacked copy of Microsoft's yet-to-be-released volume licencing activation server, running in VMware.
windows - comments - 9.12.2006

Windows XP Activation Social Crack

Nik Cubrilovic write this pretty smart "cracking method" :-) I just upgraded to the latest BETA of parallels desktop for Mac (it just keeps getting better, this beta version is awesome - but more on that in a later post) and because there are so many new features (better USB support, device support, etc.) when I restarted Windows XP, it asked me to activate again.
windows - comments - 5.1.2007

Windows 7 build 7048 activation crack - TimerNuke

Our users report to us Windows 7 build 7048 activation crack - TimerNukeSetup.zip v. 1.0.5.0. Does it work?
download - comments - 9.3.2009

Windows 7 RTM Activation Crack: Live in the Wild

Windows 7 RTM Activation is hacked for keyless activation, this time it doesn’t require an OEM key at all, and instead bypasses the verification DLL completely.
windows - comments - 16.11.2009

NEW Activation crack for Windows Server 2008 SP1 x64

Ok How Active Windows Server 2008 ? Super Simple!!!
download - comments - 17.10.2008

Dell, HP, and Sony OEM Certificates Used in Windows Vista Activation Crack

The latest trend in Windows Vista cracks is to utilize OEM certificates in order to bypass the activation process of the operating system. Via the OEM crack for Windows Vista, original equipment manufacturer versions of the operating system are illegally activated through a process that involves patching the BIOS of the motherboard.
windows - comments - 26.2.2007

New WGA Update to Detect and Nuke Windows Vista SoftMod Activation Crack

Microsoft has decided to tighten the grip on ability for pirates and crackers to crack and bypass Windows Vista activation scheme, by releasing an WGA update to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition based system that will detect the presence of SoftMod hack activation exploit, which is currently been pioneered by Vista Loader. However, it’s unclear if the WGA technology update will indeed detect both SoftMod and Vista Loader, or just SoftMod activation crack, which is the predecessor version to much enhanced Vista Loader.
windows - comments - 26.2.2009

Permanently Activate Windows Vista by Skip Activation with Patched TimerStop.sys Crack

Hackers are going all out to crack Windows Vista activation procedure which is enhanced by Software Protection Platform (SPP).
windows - comments - 20.12.2006

The Evolution of the Windows XP SP3 Activation Architecture

With the availability of the third and final service pack for Windows XP in early 2008, Microsoft will introduce a series of modifications to the operating system's fabric.
windows - comments - 28.12.2007

DOWNLOAD of Visual Studio 2005 Express and SQL 2005 Server DL

Ever wanted to learn C#, C++, SQL, or any other language but didn't have the money to buy Visual Studio and get started? Well Microsoft is giving their Express products away for free!
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Tweak MCE PowerToy

Tweak MCE gives you access to systems settings and options not normally exposed in the Windows XP Media Center Edition user interface, including remote control settings, Skip and Replay time customizations, user interface options, and more. It also helps you to optimize Media Center Extender for plasma and non-CRT displays.
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Windows Vista Stop Time Crack + Genuine file NEW CRACK

zapp2 report this next Windows Vista Stop Time Crack and Vista Genuine file NEW CRACK in our forum. This is first Vista WGA crack.
download - comments - 12.2.2007

Most PC buyers need to purchase MCE for free Vista upgrade

Only around 10% of PCs to be shipped in the fourth quarter of this year are equipped with MCE (Windows XP Media Center Edition) and consumers who buy the remaining 90% of PCs will need to purchase MCE to be able to upgrade to the upcoming Vista operating system (OS) for free next year, according to PC makers quoted by the Chinese-language Apple Daily
windows - comments - 4.9.2006

Microsoft Announces Extended Support for XP Home/ MCE

Today, Microsoft is announcing the addition of an Extended Support phase for the Windows® XP Home Edition and Windows XP Media Center Edition operating systems, providing consumers with an additional phase of support.
windows - comments - 24.1.2007

Windows Server activation flaw negates activation requirement

A flaw in how Microsoft Windows Server 2008 calculates the time remaining until it must be activated could enable users to potentially run the server for years before activation. The defect is a consequence of Microsoft failing to assess its virtualization strategy, says an analyst.
windows - comments - 23.2.2009

VS.NET 2005, SQL Server 2005, .NET Framework 2.0 are released!

Visual Studio 2005, SQL Server 2005, and .NET Framework 2.0 have been released on MSDN today. If you don't have MSDN, you can still download the new .NET 2.0 Framework here.

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Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2

The Beta Experience invites you on a journey to discover the new features of Visual Studio 2005. It contains the latest beta versions of Visual Studio 2005 Team System and SQL Server 2005, and provides you with a hands-on comprehensive training project to help you get the most out of Beta 2.
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New Security Features in Visual Studio 2005

Visual Studio 2005 makes it easier for developers to write secure applications. Write unmanaged code that's safe, or get IDE tools that help you to build and deploy managed applications that take advantage of Code Access Security. (11 printed pages)
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Pinned: Has Visual Studio 2005 RTMed?

Although I haven't recieved any offical word yet, it seems as if Microsoft has let the RTM news out of the bag by mistake.

On ASP.NET's Atlas website, there is a box labeled "Get Atlas!".
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Microsoft Security Updates: December 2005


Microsoft has just posted their security patch builletin for the month of December. As usual all required patches for your PC can be found on Windows Update.
microsoft - comments - 13.12.2005

File-Sharing Winners and Losers of 2005

The year 2005 was an excellent year, depending of course on your point of view. For the tech industry, BitTorrent soared to new heights while Steve Jobs enjoyed record breaking iPod sales. Yet not everyone shared this success. The RIAA continued its fight against P2P networking with little effect, as Sony-BMG disgraced itself and the DRM concept.
common - comments - 26.12.2005

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 Review

A Little History
Virtualization software is nothing new, and dates back quite some time. One of the most popular examples for the end user was Connectix Virtual PC for the Mac. Since there are a pretty huge number of programs that are only available on Windows, this created a strong market niche to let Mac users run Windows programs, even if at reduced speed.

Virtual PC for the Mac, rather than emulating Windows, emulated the x86 architecture and the requisite peripheral devices, such as a video and sound card. This meant that emulation could work quite flawlessly, but also that any user would need to purchase a copy of Windows as well and then install it onto the Virtual PC. Virtual PC was a success and Connectix later created a Windows version which let you run most x86 OSes ? something quite useful for developers, enthusiasts, and IT professionals.
microsoft - comments - 22.1.2006

The 10 Biggest Microsoft Surprises of 2005

What were the most surprising Microsoft moments in 2005? Here's our list. What juicy items did we miss?

So many Top 10 lists, so little time. And when your beat is Microsoft, the Top 10 options are as numerous (albeit, only sometimes as humorous) as David Letterman's.
microsoft - comments - 24.1.2006

Visual Studio 2005 Express free

Microsoft have released the Visual Studio 2005 express free. Company brings the power of code to growing community of hobbyist programmers who seek to integrate technology and software into their everyday lives.
microsoft - comments - 20.4.2006

Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 Now Available

Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 continues Microsoft's investment in market leading development tools.
download - comments - 17.12.2006

Mozilla's 2005 revenue: $52.9 million

Mozilla Foundation chairman Mitchell Baker on Tuesday disclosed the revenue the open-source Web browser organization garnered in 2005: $52.9 million.
common - comments - 4.1.2007

Visual Studio 2005 Update for Vista

Microsoft has released a new version of its Visual Studio toolset for Windows Vista development.
download - comments - 7.3.2007

Hackers Find New Vista Activation Crack

With all the talk about Microsoft's stepped up efforts to curb piracy through Vista's new activation methods, it may all be for naught after some crafty hackers figured out a way to crack the Vista Activation Server...
betanews.com - 09.12.2006

Microsoft to ease XP activation with SP3

Microsoft Corp. will change how users activate Windows XP when Service Pack 3 launches in the first half of 2008, a company white paper said.

New installations of Windows XP SP3 will give users the same 30-day grace period currently offered to Windows Vista customers before they're required to enter a product activation key, the 25-character code that proves the copy is legitimate.


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neowin.net - 28.12.2007

Microsoft Confirms SQL Server 2005 SP3

Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed that it plans to release a third service pack for SQL Server 2005 by the end of the year.



In a Tuesday blog post, Francois Ajenstat, Microsoft 's director of SQL Server marketing, announced that Microsoft will deliver SQL Server 2005 SP3 after the release to manufacturing of SQL Server 2008, which is currently slated for Q3.




winbeta.org - 16.04.2008

Another Vista Activation Crack Appears

Buzz about a Windows Vista zero-day vulnerability is troubling enough (although probably overblown). Now, there appears to be a second product activation hack, this one designed to fool the activation timer into not counting down. The activation hack is quite different from the first one, which involved setting up a Key Management Service server. Microsoft also released an update blocking hybrid testing/final Vista "Monster" code that could bypass product activation.

"Recently it has been reported that activation of Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system has been compromised," a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement in response to a Microsoft Watch inquiry. "Microsoft is investigating this reported activation breach; however, there is no concrete evidence that this breach has been automated to the point that it is widely deployable." The not "widely deployable" statement, while likely true, isn't denial of an actual activation breach.

I've read instructions, which I won't link to, and comments from people successfully trying the so-called Time Stopper hack; I haven't tested it and wouldn't because of possible security breach when applying a downloaded crack as part of the process. As the Microsoft spokesperson acknowledged, there are reports about the crack, which requires setting a computer's BIOS clock to 2099. The hack does work on 32-bit Windows Vista installations but not necessarily 64-bit versions. The process requires some other Windows changes and eventual clock reset from within Vista leading to a perpetual state of 30 days to activation.


neowin.net - 28.12.2006

Tweak MCE PowerToy Available for Download

Tweak MCE gives you access to systems settings and options not normally exposed in the Windows XP Media Center Edition user interface, including remote control settings, Skip and Replay time customizations, user interface options, and more. It also helps you to optimize Media Center Extender for plasma and non-CRT displays. It works with Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.

Syst em Requirements:
-Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP Media Center Edition

Dow nload: Tweak MCE PowerToy..
winbeta.org - 08.11.2005

SQL Server 2005 SP3 Coming Soon

Nosheen Syed: As promised we are working on releasing Service Pack 3 for SQL Server 2005. A Public Beta will be released first and the final web release will be before the end of year 2008.



The latest service Pack will contain the rollup of all CU's up until and including CU#9 from SQL Server 2005 SP2 and many of customer reported issues including watson reported issues.




winbeta.org - 21.10.2008

Windows Server activation flaw negates activation requirement

A flaw in how Microsoft Windows Server 2008 calculates the time remaining until it must be activated could enable users to potentially run the server for years before activation. The defect is a consequence of Microsoft failing to assess its virtualization strategy, says an analyst...




winbeta.org - 18.02.2009

Vista Update Fingers Activation Cracks

Microsoft has announced an update available to consumers next week which will detect two cracks commonly used to activate pirated copies of the operating system. One of the cracks refered to as Grace Timer, extended Vista's activation grace period, upto 2099. The other called as OEM BIOS, modified system files and the PC's BIOS to mimic the product activation done by computer-makers at the factory. If the sniffer detects an activation hack, it will pop up a warning that includes a link to the removal tool. Although SP1 will block these two cracks, " it's important to note that this update does not disable the exploits it finds, " says Alex Kochis. " It simply alerts customers that exploits exist. " However, MS will release a separate crack-removal tool at the same time that it rolls out the detection update.


neowin.net - 23.02.2008

Windows XP SP3 Specifics Revealed

If you have recently found yourself yelling “Down with Vista! Where’s my XP SP3?”, you’ll be happy to know Microsoft hasn’t forgotten users of its currently most popular OS. Over the last few weeks, the software giant has provided XP downgrades for unhappy Vista customers, announced that Windows XP sales would be extended to June 30, 2008, released a new build of Internet Explorer 7.0 for Windows XP that doesnt require product activation, and released a Service Pack 3 beta to a select group of testers. Vista may be the next big thing, but the gap between the two operating systems has created more problems than Microsoft would have hoped for. Thankfully, the company has decided against pushing Vista at all costs and (hold your breath MS haters) is listening to its customers.


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neowin.net - 10.10.2007

Neowin at Digital Life 2007: Gateway One

Looking at the Gateway One, it's pretty easy to see where Gateway found their inspiration. At first glance, the thing almost looks like an iMac that fell into some glossy black paint. This is one of the few times, though, where one should look past the obvious copy cat design and look at what the system has to offer.

One of the most obvious details that Gateway loves to point out is the idea of only one single wire running out of the back of your PC. The One uses a single power cable which runs to a larger brick. The power brick has a trick up its sleeve, however. The power brick is home to an Ethernet connection and four USB connections (additional to the three present on the main unit of the One) which are designed to be used with more permanent connections such as a printer or whatever else the kids are connecting these days. It's a nice idea that can become handy very quickly.


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neowin.net - 02.10.2007

The Windows Vista Activation Forum

Do you have questions or issues regarding Windows Vista Activation? Then the Windows Vista Activation forum is the thing for you. The forum offers a new dedicated resource to assist in answering both technical and licensing questions regarding MAK, VAMT, KMS, planning, deployment, operations and other aspects of Volume Licensing Activation v 2.0 in Windows Vista.




winbeta.org - 23.09.2008

Despite rumors, Windows XP SP3 still not quite ready

With Windows Vista Service Pack 1 out the door, Microsoft was largely expected to release Windows XP SP3 last week or this week. It didn't, instead making public a refresh build of SP3 Release Candidate 2...
betanews.com - 26.03.2008

BSkyB Shuts Video Service After DRM Crack

A crack in the digital rights management software for Windows Media has caused a British television network to suspend its movie and sports content download service while it updates the DRM on its files...
betanews.com - 13.09.2006

Potential pirates, not Vista, get cracked

35 days before Windows XP was officially released, a pirated key, called the "devils0wn", began circulating around the web which allowed users to run a pirated copy of the operating system. Since then, the key has been used thousands of times and is now a part of Windows XP history. Trying to follow in devils0wn's footsteps, a new crack for Windows Vista is rumored to have become available. Called "Windows Vista All Versions Activation 21.11.06", the key reportedly unlocks any version of Vista. Sounds great for pirates, right? Maybe it is, depending where you stand on software piracy.

Those who download "Windows Vista All Versions Activation 21.11.06" will end up with anything but a cracked version of Vista. The file is neither a crack nor key generator, but it is a trojan installer that installs the malware known as "Trojan-PSW.Win32.LdPinch.aze ." According to APC Magazine, most antivirus scanners will recognize the trojan, but NOD32 and Norton's latest signatures do not.

While most of us dread the thought of a new piece of malware in the wild, it's hard not to like the motive behind this trojan. Nevertheless, any propagation of malware is a bad thing so I'm happy to hear that most scanners can stop this one.


neowin.net - 06.12.2006

iPhone Activation and Syncing Video

Besides announcing rate plans today, Apple has also posted a video demonstrating how to activate and sync the iPhone.

The iPhone is activated through iTunes. Activation works for both existing and new AT&T customers, and allows users to transfer their existing phone number to the iPhone.

The syncing portion of the video demonstrates how to sync email accounts, address, safari bookmarks and more...
winbeta.org - 27.06.2007

Pirated Vista may be useless, Microsoft says

Microsoft said supposedly pirated copies of its new Vista computer operating system "will be of limited value" to those who use them. Microsoft responded Tuesday to reports that some Web sites have been circulating pirated copies of Vista and the Office 2007 applications suite.

The pirated Vista comes with a product key that users can enter to activate a version of the products on their computers without paying for them, according to a report on the Web site of The Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald newspaper. A product key is a unique serial number tied to each package of a software product.

A second download, called an "activation crack," can then be applied that bypasses the activation process intended to guarantee that the Vista OS being downloaded is legitimate, the Herald reported. Pirated copies of Office 2007 can be downloaded just with the product key with no second activation code required. But Microsoft said in a prepared statement that those pirated copies of the OS won't work for long.


neowin.net - 16.11.2006

Official Way to Use Vista without Activation 120 Days

Official Way to Install and Use Windows Vista without Activation for Free for 120 Days

By default, Windows Vista can be installed, used and run without any license, product key or the need of activation for 30 days grace period, for purpose of trial or evaluation. Although Microsoft initially stressed that users should purchase a license with valid product key before the trial period expires, or else Windows Vista will lock into Reduced Functionality Mode. However, a "rearm" method has long since been discovered to be able to extend, or reset the remaining time for activation to another fresh 30 days, for up to 3 times.

Now Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Vista can be used and run for 120 days or 4 months ( 3 rearms ), and extending the activation grace period is not a violation of the Vista End User License Agreement (EULA). All versions of Vista include Windows Vista Ultimate allow a 30-day free period without activation, except the corporate-oriented Vista Enterprise, which supports only a three-day trial.


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neowin.net - 22.02.2007

Product Activation for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

All editions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 are required to complete activation within the first 30 days of use. This bulletin helps customers and partners better understand the technologies used by product activation for editions distributed through retail, original equipment manufacturer, and volume licensing channels. Also discussed is how the hardware hash component of the installation ID is created and the scenarios in which a copy of Windows may have to be re-activated due to a substantial hardware modification.




winbeta.org - 07.11.2007

Microsoft continues to warn of IE8 lock-in for XP SP3 users

Last year when Microsoft launched Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2, Jane Maliouta announced that consumers using Windows XP SP3 would be locked-in with the IE8 if they had installed the IE8 beta prior to upgrading to SP3. Microsoft again yesterday issued that same warning to it's consumers. If you are still one of the millions of users on Windows XP with SP3 installed, Microsoft has provided crucial steps to follow if you're ready to upgrade to IE8 RC1. You can obtain IE8 RC1 from the links on this page. To see if you're one of the people who will have IE8 locked in, follow these steps. Is your computer running Windows XP SP3?

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neowin.net - 27.01.2009

Judge green lights iPhone 'brick' lawsuit

A US judge has ruled that a lawsuit against Apple and AT&T can go ahead, despite Apple's request to have the suit dismissed. The $1.2m suit alleges that Apple and AT&T knowingly sabotaged unlocked iPhone handsets with the release of the iPhone 1.1.1 software update. The suit claims that the companies violated US trade and copyright laws which had allowed users to alter their phones. The plaintiffs are suing both companies for violating federal antitrust laws.


neowin.net - 09.10.2008