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Windows XP Service Pack 3 Beta build 3180

Thanks to marct for this download of Windows XP Service Pack 3 Beta build 3180.
download - comments - 9.8.2007

Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 Beta

This download installs Service Pack 1 Beta for Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005.
download - comments - 30.9.2006

Closer Look: Beta Windows Vista Service Pack 1

The Microsoft operating system is improved by the soon-to-arrive service pack, but Windows Vista still is missing some features we'd like to see.
windows - comments - 24.1.2008

No Public Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Beta anytime soon

Microsoft asked us to inform you on the current state of Windows Vista SP1 beta
windows - comments - 19.7.2007

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Beta build 3180

Thanks to marct for this download of Windows XP Service Pack 3 Beta build 3180.
download - comments - 9.8.2007

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

Download the Complete Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Beta Overview

The complete Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Beta overview is available for download courtesy of Microsoft.
download - comments - 7.9.2007

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 -SP2 Beta Standalone DVD ISO

As of December 2, 2008, Microsoft made available for download the first fully-fledged Beta of Windows Vista Service Pack 2, via MSDN and TechNet subscribers.
download - comments - 5.12.2008

Vista SP1 Beta Build 6001.17036 v.652 Kills Hack to Download the Service Pack

Microsoft is making headway toward the final release of the first service pack for Windows Vista. A new beta build of the first refresh for the operating system is now live following the initial beta release.
windows - comments - 12.11.2007

Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 Evaluation

The Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 is not a stand alone product; it requires the developer to have Windows® Embedded Studio tool suite installed.
download - comments - 31.10.2006

Microsoft Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 CTP 2 Released

Improved overall test coverage and quality of the feature pack while incorporating bug fixes and enhancements based on feedback from the first CTP participants.
microsoft - comments - 11.10.2006

Windows XP Service pack 1

Windows XP Service Pack 1: XP SP1 (now called SP1a)

Microsoft continually works to improve its software. As part of this effort, we develop updates and fixes to recognized issues and release them for customers. On a regular basis, we combine many of these fixes into a single package and make the package available for you to install on your computers. These packages are called Service Packs.
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Windows XP Service pack 2

About once a year, Microsoft releases an update to Windows XP. These updates contain all the fixes and enhancements which have been made available in the previous year. The updates (called Service Packs) provide convenient, all-in-one access to the most up-to-date drivers, tools, security updates, patches, and customer-requested product changes.
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Windows XP Service pack 3

This is Windows XP SP3 - Service Pack 3 Unofficial Preview.

Mr. Ballmer made some interesting remarks: Microsoft might indeed ship SP3 for Windows XP before Longhorn comes out. Also, upcoming version 7 of Internet Explorer should have anti-phishing technology built-in.
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Windows Server2003 Service Pack 1

On this page you'll find information for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Windows Server 2003 SP1 provides enhanced security, increased reliability, and simplified administration to help enterprise customers across all industries.
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.NET Framework 1.0 Service Pack 2

The Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 1.0 SP2 Redistributable includes everything you need to run .NET Compact Framework applications, including the Common Language Runtime and the .NET Compact Framework class library.
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Microsoft delays Service Pack 3 again

Microsoft quietly let it be known this week that it plans yet again to delay the release of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP users, this time until some point in the first half of 2008.
windows - comments - 5.12.2006

Flight Simulator X Service Pack 2 Now Available

With a week to spare before the Winter Solstice and fall is over! A lot of people worked hard to get this done before Christmas, kudos to the SP2 team at Aces.
download - comments - 14.12.2007

Windows XP Service pack 3 Download

This is Windows XP SP3 - Service Pack 3 Unofficial Preview Download page. Sownload the WindowsXP SP3 Preview Hotfix Pack containing over 100 fixes going into XP SP3.

More info about Windows XP SP3

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Office 2003 Service Pack 2 DOWNLOAD

Microsoft? Office 2003 Service Pack 2 contains significant security enhancements, in addition to stability and performance improvements. Some of the fixes included with SP2 have been previously released as separate updates. This service pack combines them into one update.

Office 2003 Service Pack 2 include Office 2003 Service Pack 2 for Proofing Tools, New anti phishing feature in Outlook 2003 SP2 ..
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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

Vista Service Pack 1 Spotted In The Wild

With all the Microsoft-created confusion out there around when — and even whether — the company plans to deliver the first service pack (SP) for Windows Vista, it’s nice to see some concrete proof that Vista SP1 does exist.
windows - comments - 18.5.2007

It Lives! Windows Vista Service Pack 1

Thanks to PureForever for reporting of this article. It Lives! Windows Vista Service Pack 1 - First Download Available.
windows - comments - 9.6.2007

Inside Windows Vista Service Pack 1

"Now is the time and the time is now." This is the introduction Microsoft Product Manager Nick White tied to the company's first initiative designed to make public details about the first service pack for Windows Vista.
windows - comments - 1.9.2007

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 in the Wild

By now many of you may have seen reports of Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 in the wild.
windows - comments - 7.2.2008

Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 now available on MVLS

Volume Licensing customers now have access to the full version of Windows Vista with Service Pack 1. VL customers can download the software at https://licensing.microsoft.com.
windows - comments - 9.2.2008

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Released!

Today, you can now download Windows Vista SP1 via Windows Update. For those of you eager to receive the benefits of Windows Vista SP1 - you can now do so! We've seen quite a bit of questions in our comments so we want to communicate as much as possible surrounding Windows Vista SP1 and today's release to Windows Update as we can.
download - comments - 18.3.2008

Windows XP Service Pack 3 FINAL

Microsoft periodically combines updates, fixes, and other improvements into a single package - Service Pack.
download - comments - 25.4.2008

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Development Started ?

Once again Wzor.info has posted a controversial post about Microsoft windows 7. As per Wzor Microsoft has started working on Windows 7 Service Pack 1 labeled as 7138.0.090523-xxxx-winmain_win7xxx_sp1_x, though compilation date can not be found as build number is blocked in a screenshot posted by wzor.
windows - comments - 29.5.2009

Windows 7 Build 7138 Service Pack 1

After a silence Wzor is back in business with the screenshots of Windows 7 Build 7138 with service pack 1.
windows - comments - 30.5.2009

Microsoft Update Service Pack Coming

Microsoft is preparing to beta test the first service pack for Microsoft Update, the Redmond company's new all-in-one Web site for downloading updates to many of its products, including Windows and Office. The beta program will begin early next year, but little is known about what changes SP1 will bring...
betanews.com - 29.12.2005

Windows Vista SP2 beta, WS2K8 SP2 beta released

The first public tests of Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and Windows Server Service Pack 2 (both have the same kernel) were released this morning, and you can download them for yourself now...
betanews.com - 06.12.2008

Visual FoxPro 9.0 Service Pack 2 and "Sedna" Betas Now Available

This download contains the BETA release for Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0 SP2 and the "Sedna" add-ons. This release has two parts:

The Sedna Beta download contains six components: VistaDialogs4COM, Upsizing Wizard, Data Explorer, NET4COM, MY for VFP and VS 2005 Extension for VFP.

The VFP 9.0 SP2 Beta download contains a patch that can be applied to VFP 9.0 or VFP 9.0 SP1. In addition to fixes to the core product, this patch contains significant enhancements to the Reporting features.

System Requirements
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0
- Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0


winbeta.org - 15.06.2007

Microsoft Hands out XP SP3 beta

In an email sent to selected testers telling them they have been accepted to begin testing XP SP3, Microsoft has also informed them that this will be the final Service Pack for the now aging OS.

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As is standard practice for operating systems nearing the end of their sales period, Microsoft will be releasing a final Service Pack for Windows XP in the first half of 2008. Microsoft is pleased to announce the availability of Windows XP Service Pack 3 Beta Preview, to Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 beta testers.

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Therefore it will be quite fitting to see the final Service Pack for XP – arguably one of the most stable platforms Microsoft has created so far, landing around the same time as Service Pack 1 for Vista it’s much maligned latest OS. Lets us know which you would prefer as your OS of choice now by voting in the poll attached to this news item.




jcxp.net - 05.10.2007

Announcing the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2 CPP

Mike Nash announced that this week Microsoft is opening up the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Beta to a broader audience. Starting today, MSDN and TechNet subscribers will have access to the beta to begin testing. Beginning Thursday Dec. 4th, the beta available to everyone through a Customer Preview Program (CPP). The CPP will launch on TechNet and be available to anyone interested in trying out this service pack. The CPP is intended for technology enthusiasts, developers, and IT Pros who would like to test Service Pack 2 in their environments and with their applications prior to final release. Windows Vista SP2 builds on the solid foundation of Windows Vista SP1.

Read full story.....
neowin.net - 03.12.2008

Windows Server 2003 SP2 Beta 1 is out!

Microsoft shipped Wednesday the first beta version of its server operating system. The release was made available through Connect as usual, to testers who applied to the Technical beta program.

As opposite to Microsoft's prior habits, the program was in the Available Programs section, instead of being invite-only. The program is still available as of now, so those who didn't know about it can still apply to be part of the test.

Microsoft describes the Service Pack the following way:
"Service Pack 2 is a conventional service pack consisting of all security updates, all individual hotfixes released to customers and fixes to reduce top customer support issues as well as increase reliability, robustness, and security. Service Pack 2 is the first Service Pack for Windows XP x64 Professional SKU,"



jcxp.net - 29.06.2006

vLite 1.1.6 beta - SP Slipstream

nuhi: Service Pack Slipstream support. Consider that feature a true beta test.



vLite had a hidden Slipstream page since the service pack betas so this was not so hard to adjust. You can see it by running older vLite with /sptest switch .



However it stopped working on the final SP1 when MS locked it down.
So this version should work again. Try this latest one and let me know of any issues with the Slipstream.



Of course it is always better to either capture or get a preintegrated DVD because MS said that integrating is not recommended before SP2 is out.




winbeta.org - 28.03.2008

Visual Studio 2008 SDK 1.1 Beta

The Visual Studio 2008 Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.1 Beta includes tools, documentation, and samples for developers to design, build, test and deploy extensions for Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 Beta. You can also use the Visual Studio 2008 SDK 1.1 Beta to create custom tools environments based on the Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 Beta Shell.




winbeta.org - 20.05.2008

Microsoft Antigen SP1 Beta Available

Microsoft has released the first beta of SP1 for Antigen for the following products:

• Antigen for SMTP Gateways with Service Pack 1 Beta Software
  
• Antigen for SMTP Gateways with Antigen Spam Manager with Service Pack 1 Beta Software
  
• Antigen for Exchange with Antigen Spam Manager with Service Pack 1 Beta Software
  
• Antigen Spam Manager with Service Pack 1 Beta Software
  
• Antigen for Exchange with Service Pack 1 Beta Software

winbeta.org - 31.08.2007

Microsoft: Vista Service Pack Coming In Q1 08, Beta in a few weeks

Via CMP Channel. Additional info is available at Mary Jo Foley's Blog and the Windows Vista Team Blog.



Putting to rest months of rampant rumors and speculation, Microsoft on Wednesday said it plans to launch the first service pack for Windows Vista during the first quarter of 2008.



Microsoft will release the beta version of Vista service pack 1 "in a few weeks," said David Zipkin, senior product manager in the Windows Client group at Microsoft.



Many organizations have put off upgrading to Vista until Microsoft works out the kinks that have cropped up since its release in January, which include driver support, performance, and application incompatibility issues. Many VARs have been ripping and replacing Vista from desktops and laptops they sell because of the problems that come with moving their clients to the OS.



Unlike Windows XP service pack 1, Vista SP1 won't include a raft of new features, notes Zipkin. "Windows XP SP1 was a departure from what we like service packs to be. Vista SP1 is about improvements to the user experience and enhancing existing capabilities," he said...
winbeta.org - 29.08.2007

Windows XP Service Pack 3 RC2 via Windows Update (Public Availability Program)

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2 is available to the public. Specific registry settings will allow you to be offered SP3 via Windows Update.



Download the script and run it on a machine currently running Windows XP Service Pack 2. The script sets a registry key on your system. The registry key is required for Windows Update to recognize your machine as a valid target for Windows XP Service Pack 3 RC2.



Versions of Windows XP Service Pack 3 prior to Release Candidate 2 should be removed before attempting to use the registry key. Windows Update will not offer Release Candidate 2 to machines with previous versions of the Windows XP Service Pack 3 beta.



It is recommended that you apply the resulting update package to an activated, genuine copy of Windows XP, in a test environment. As with any pre-release software, it is also recommended that you back up files and settings on your machine before applying this update package.




winbeta.org - 20.02.2008

Microsoft Hands out XP SP3 beta - Final SP for XP

In an email sent to selected testers telling them they have been accepted to begin testing XP SP3, Microsoft has also informed them that this will be the final Service Pack for the now aging OS.