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DirectX Redistributable 9.0c August 2007 for Windows Vista

Microsoft has made available fresh DirectX downloads for Windows Vista and Windows XP. The Redmond company offered since earlier this week the DirectX End-User Runtimes (August 2007) delivering the updated package of the DirectX end-user redistributable addressed at developers for direct implementation into their own software in order to leverage the graphics technology of the Windows platform.
download - comments - 11.9.2007

Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 3.5 Redistributable

The Microsoft® .NET Compact Framework 3.5 Redistributable contains the common language runtime and class libraries built for the .NET Compact Framework. In addition to version 3.5 support, it also supports applications developed for version 1.0 and 2.0.
download - comments - 5.1.2008

How to Install Vista Language Packs MUI on all versions of Vista + video tutorial

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, and Vista Business versions of the Microsoft licensing restrictions can only preserve a language!
download - comments - 23.9.2008

The Vista Built-in Super Administrator Account Has Survived in Vista SP1

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is designed to evolve the RTM version of the latest Windows client from Microsoft, made available in November 2006 to business customers, and in January 2007 to the general consumers.
windows - comments - 15.2.2008

Vista SP1 Is Out, XP SP3 Old News, the Pink Edition of Vista Is In

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is now nothing more than water under the bridge, now that the service pack was released to manufacturing on February 4, 2008, shipping to general users on March 18.
windows - comments - 27.3.2008

Tell Hasta la Vista to XP - Time to Upgrade to Vista SP1

Like it or not, this is the right time not only to upgrade to Windows Vista Service Pack 1 but also to tell hasta la vista to Windows XP.
windows - comments - 30.6.2008

Instant Change Vista Product ID with Vista ProductID Changer

In past we have reviewed number of application to recover product key like Product Key Finder, WinGuggle, Windows product Key Finder.
download - comments - 1.11.2009

Vista SP1 RC1 Flies Past Vista RTM and Windows XP SP2

Despite the fact that Microsoft has expressed its official position regarding testing Windows Vista Service Pack 1 ahead of its finalization, there is simply too much of a hunger for the service pack.
windows - comments - 27.12.2007

Vista SP1 Won't Resolve the 4 GB RAM Limitation of 32-bit Windows Vista

32-bit Windows operating systems, and Windows Vista makes no exception whatsoever to this rule, are limited in terms of the amount of system memory that can be addressed to no more than 4 GB.
windows - comments - 4.1.2008

Vista Loader 2.1.3 - Windows Vista Activator 2008 Support SP1 with No Boot String

Vista Loader is one of the most successful Vista activation crack available to date, second only to physical modify (hardmod) the BIOS to include SLIC table to make BIOS Vista activation-compliant.
download - comments - 15.5.2008

x64 Vista SP2 JPG Rendering Performance Inferior to x86 Vista SP2's

The JPG rendering process on 64-bit flavors of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 is inferior to that on the 32-bit variants of the operating system.
windows - comments - 10.6.2009

Microsoft to Kill the Grace Timer and OEM BIOS Windows Vista Cracks with Vista SP1

With the advent of Windows Vista, cracks also became available being designed to bypass the activation process of the operating system.
windows - comments - 4.12.2007

New Vista OEM Activation Hack - Vista Boot by gkend

Thanks to Steve Jobs for this article on his blog and to our forum members to clecha, Nighthief and fitterphil120 for most of the findings. One again the “Chinese” come up with a new method to trick out the Vista Activation. We have seen Softmode and VistaLoader, however “ Vista Boot by gkend” does promise even more.
download - comments - 21.5.2007

Windows Vista on Super Nintendo, As Real As Vista on PSP

We're puzzled and confused... How can a console that's at least ten times less powerful than the acclaimed PSP cope with Windows Vista's requirements?
windows - comments - 15.8.2007

Vista RTM vs. Vista SP1 - Office 2007 benchmarking

Enough with benchmarking the OS - let’s see if Office 2007 is any faster on Vista SP1.
windows - comments - 26.2.2008

Microsoft Says Vista SP1 Needs to Speak the Same Language as Vista RTM

Microsoft says that Windows Vista Service Pack 1 needs to speak the same language as the RTM version of the latest Windows client. Otherwise there's no game.
windows - comments - 2.4.2008

Vista SP1 to Cure the Vista RTM Wow Hangover

When Windows Vista was unleashed in January 31, 2008, Microsoft was promising performance, security, innovation, all wrapped up under an umbrella of a Wow user experience.
windows - comments - 11.4.2008

Vista-For-Free coupon with Vista ready PC's

Microsoft and the world's leading PC vendors have reached an agreement to promote the long-awaited Vista OS by offering PC buyers worldwide a free upgrade coupon, as a way of encouraging them to buy a Vista-capable PC as early as possible, according to market sources, citing information leaked from Taiwan-based PC makers.
windows - comments - 11.10.2006

Can Vista SP1 help polish Vista’s tarnished image?

Call it complaining. Call it whining. The end result is the same: Windows Vista’s image is tarnished. And it’s corroding more and more rapidly as the weeks are going on. Thanks to pacpis for this news.
windows - comments - 21.8.2007

Vista SP1 Features the Same Sins as Windows Vista

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 comes with the same sins as Windows Vista. The service pack is not even out the door, and is already putting users at risk.
windows - comments - 16.1.2008

Will Vista SP1 Go Where Vista Never Went? Even with XP SP3 and Windows 7?

Throughout 2007, it became painfully clear to Microsoft that the main competitor for Windows Vista was not Apple's Mac OS X or even the open source Linux operating system but Windows XP, and, in fact, specifically XP SP2.
windows - comments - 1.3.2008

New Vista AutoPatcher - Vista update toolkit Alpha

Vista Update Toolkit Alpha (Windows Vista Updates Downloader) is a FREE program which downloads updates directly from Microsoft. All files are very useful with vLite!
download - comments - 26.9.2008

Vista SP1 – Microsoft Could Not Have Given Less – Vista SP2 Anyone?

Microsoft had the chance to position the first service pack for Windows Vista as a panacea for the operating system, giving the platform nothing less than a fresh start and another take at the Wow.
windows - comments - 3.10.2007

Vista SP1 Rolling Over for Vista SP2

Vista SP1 did not do the trick for your RTM copy of the operating system? While such a scenario is highly unlikely, Microsoft is getting closer and closer to taking Windows Vista to the next level, again.
windows - comments - 7.12.2008

Vista SP1: Indictment of Vista 1.0?

Microsoft’s announcement that it is preparing a Vista Service Pack 1 beta in two weeks is curious on many levels. Although Microsoft delivers improvements via service packs I can’t help but consider Vista SP1 a do-over.
windows - comments - 30.8.2007

Vista RTM vs. Vista SP2

We are all well aware of the limping start of Vista on the OS market. Despite the fact that its launch had been highly anticipated for a good while, contrary to all Microsoft expectations, Vista was received with great reluctance and unwillingness on the part of XP fans.
windows - comments - 13.12.2008

Microsoft: Vista! Vista! Vista!

Microsoft has a single generalized answer to all life's problems, but especially end user protection, and that answer is of course Windows Vista.
windows - comments - 14.8.2007

Windows XP SP3 Twice as Fast as Windows Vista – Leaves Vista SP1 in the Dust

Forget about Windows Vista. And forget about Windows Vista SP1. Microsoft's latest Windows client has been quite sluggish to begin with. This in both consumer adoption and in terms of the performance it delivers.
windows - comments - 27.11.2007

Windows Vista Wow! Forget about Vista SP1, XP SP3 and Windows 7!

That's it, forget about Windows XP Service Pack 3, about Windows 7, the next iteration of Windows and even about Windows Vista Service Pack 1.
windows - comments - 1.2.2008

PC buyers: 'Vista Capable' machines weren't Vista capable

How misleading was Microsoft's "Windows Vista Capable" campaign? Misleading enough for a judge to approve a federal trial.
windows - comments - 9.8.2007

Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 2.0

The XNA Framework Redistributable provides the necessary runtime components to execute a game on Windows that was developed using Microsoft XNA Game Studio 2.0. This release contains improved functionality along with new features. Installation of this runtime is not necessary on systems that already have Microsoft XNA Game Studio 2.0 installed.



The End User License Agreement (EULA) for Microsoft XNA Game Studio 2.0 covers the terms under which developers may use the Redistributable. For full details, please review the Microsoft XNA Game Studio 2.0 EULA.



The runtime components in the XNA Framework Redistributable require .NET Framework 2.0 and the latest version of the DirectX 9 runtime. These additional requirements are available at the links below.




winbeta.org - 13.12.2007

What Windows platforms will Windows Installer 4.5 ship in?

Our friends at InstallShield had some questions about schedule and platforms. One of those questions was:



Question:

What Windows platforms will Windows Installer ship in?



Answer:

Windows Installer 4.5 will initially ship as a Windows redistributable component via download center. At RTM, redistributable packages will support installing to Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Windows Vista RTM and SP1, and Windows Server 2008. These redistributable packages will support the three CPU architectures Windows to which these platforms ship: x86, x64, and ia64. These choices for platform support are consistent with the Windows Service Pack road map...
winbeta.org - 01.09.2007

.NET Compact Framework 3.5 Redistributable

The Microsoft® .NET Compact Framework 3.5 Redistributable contains the common language runtime and class libraries built for the .NET Compact Framework. In addition to version 3.5 support, it also supports applications developed for version 1.0 and 2.0. The .NET Compact Framework 3.5 provides new features such as Windows Communication Foundation, LINQ, SoundPlayer, new runtime tool support, and many other features.




winbeta.org - 04.01.2008

DirectX End-User Runtimes (August 2007) Available

This download provides the DirectX end-user multi-languaged redistributable that developers can include with their product. The redistributable license agreement covers the terms under which developers may use the Redistributable. For full details please review the DirectX SDK EULA.txt and DirectX Redist.txt files located in the license directory.


This package is localized into Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, and English.


Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows XP; Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista



winbeta.org - 28.07.2007

Microsoft Report Viewer Redistributable 2008

Microsoft Report Viewer control enables applications that run on the .NET Framework to display reports designed using Microsoft reporting technology. This redistributable package contains Windows Forms and ASP.NET Web server control versions of the Report Viewer. For more information about Microsoft reporting technology, click here.




winbeta.org - 08.01.2008

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Redistributable Package

The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 is the new managed code programming model for Windows®. It combines the power of the .NET Framework version 2.0 with new technologies for building applications that have visually compelling user experiences, seamless communication across technology boundaries, and the ability to support a wide range of business processes. These new technologies are Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, and Windows CardSpace. The .NET Framework 3.0 is included as part of the Windows Vista™ operating system; you can install it or uninstall it using Windows Features Control Panel. This redistributable package is for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.


neowin.net - 10.11.2006

Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable v1.2

Redistributable package for Games for Windows - LIVE v1.2. Upgrades the version of Games for Windows - LIVE on a user's machine to version 1.2



Some of the changes in v1.2 include:

• Support for offline Achievements (so you can add to your gamerscore when not connected to the internet).
  
• Ability to see if your friends are "joinable" in games.
  
• Additional UI features.

winbeta.org - 12.12.2007

DirectX End-User Runtimes (March 2008)

This download provides the DirectX end-user multi-languaged redistributable that developers can include with their product. The redistributable license agreement covers the terms under which developers may use the Redistributable. For full details please review the DirectX SDK EULA.txt and DirectX Redist.txt files located in the license directory.




winbeta.org - 08.03.2008

DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2008)

This download provides the DirectX end-user multi-languaged redistributable that developers can include with their product. The redistributable license agreement covers the terms under which developers may use the Redistributable. For full details please review the DirectX SDK EULA.txt and DirectX Redist.txt files located in the license directory.




winbeta.org - 07.06.2008

Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable (Beta 2)

The XNA Framework redistributable provides the necessary runtime components to execute a game on Windows that was developed using XNA Game Studio Express Beta2. Installation of this runtime is not necessary on systems that already have XNA Game Studio Express Beta2 installed. The redistributable is for Beta testing purposes only and is not intended for actual distribution with your application.


neowin.net - 02.11.2006

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Final Available for Download

Microsoft have finally released the final version of their .NET Framework 2.0

The .NET Framework version 2.0 improves scalability and performance of applications with improved caching, application deployment and updating with ClickOnce, support for the broadest array of browsers and devices with ASP.NET 2.0 controls and services.

D ownload: Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86)
Downloa d: Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x64)
Downloa d: Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (IA64)..
winbeta.org - 28.10.2005

Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable v1.1 Available

This download is a redistributable package for Games for Windows - LIVE v1.1. It upgrades the version of Games for Windows - LIVE on a user's machine from version 1.0 to version 1.1.



With Games for Windows “ LIVE, Microsoft is extending the Xbox LIVE games and entertainment network to Windows. This new service brings together the most popular online console game service with the most popular games platform in the world. As a unified service with Xbox LIVE, Games for Windows “ LIVE is available in every country and region supported today by Xbox LIVE.



What does this mean to you? Imagine a world where a single online identity, a single Gamertag and a single friends list allows you to easily find your friends online and communicate with them across Windows computers and Xbox 360 consoles. Imagine a single list of achievements and Gamerscore that allows you to track and compare your gaming accomplishments. Imagine the ability to play online with your friends, even cross-platform between your Windows based PC and Xbox 360 in supported games, without the need to configure anything. Sounds too good to be true? Its real and its here!




winbeta.org - 24.08.2007

Windows Installer 4.5 for Vista SP2, 5.0 for Windows 7

In June 2008, Microsoft released Windows Installer 4.5 on the Microsoft Download Center for XP SP2+, Server 2003 SP1+, Vista, and Server 2008. Now, with yesterday's release of the SP2 RC-Escrow build, it has been confirmed that the new version will also be bundled with the second service pack for Vista and Server 2008.




winbeta.org - 29.01.2009

Windows Installer 4.5 Redistributable

The Microsoft® Windows® Installer (MSI) is the application installation and configuration service for Windows. Version 4.5 of the Windows Installer has several new features, including:



Multiple Package Transaction: In a multiple package transaction, you can create a single transaction from multiple packages. In a multiple package transaction, a chainer is used to dynamically include packages in the transaction. If any of the packages do not install as expected, you can roll back the installation.



Embedded UI Handler: You can embed a custom user interface (UI) handler in the Windows Installer package. This makes a custom UI easier to integrate. You can also invoke an embedded UI handler from the Add or Remove item in Control Panel. Or, you can invoke an embedded UI handler during a Windows Installer repair process.




winbeta.org - 03.06.2008

DirectX October 2006 (Redist and End-User)