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YouTUBE downloader 2.3

Thanks to kidkree1 for this download. YouTube Downloader is a free application that will download videos from YouTube and save them as Avi or Mpeg files to your computer.
download - comments - 4.6.2007

Hackers hijack Windows Update's downloader

Hackers are using the file transfer component used by Windows Update to sneak malware past firewalls, Symantec researchers said today.
windows - comments - 10.5.2007

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

Download Bing Wallpapers & Set as Desktop Wallpaper with Wallpaper Downloader

In past we had reviewed Bing Downloader tool to download Bing background wallpaper and here is wallpaper downloader which is a small utility to download bing.com background image and set as desktop wallpaper.
download - comments - 18.9.2009

Windows Update Blocker Tool Kit - Block Automatic Windows Vista SP2 Update

After availability of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 for public download I am sure many users would have already installed Vista Service Pack 2 to see the performance improvements and its advisable to install Windows Vista sp2 as it has many noticeable changes and also includes all the fixes released after Vista sp1.
common - comments - 27.5.2009

Microsoft plans to issue non-update update for Win 7

Microsoft will spit out dummy updates for Windows 7 beta testers next week that will probe the forthcoming operating system’s updating abilities.
windows - comments - 20.2.2009

Windows Update versus Ubuntu Update

A few months ago, Steve Ballmer publicly noted that Windows Vista was “a work in progress.” That inspired a predictable outpouring of Vista-bashing.
windows - comments - 15.7.2008

Do not update cracked Vista

Some our members report in our forum that they have problems after updatimg cracked or patched Vista.
windows - comments - 30.1.2007

An Update For Windows Update

An infrastructure update has been planned for Windows Update client. The gradual roll-out of this update will begin in late July.
microsoft - comments - 6.7.2008

Security Update for Windows Vista

A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Graphics Rendering Engine that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.
windows - comments - 16.1.2006

How to recover from the Vista Validation update

Well, I wasn't paying attention and installed the validaton update. Oops.
windows - comments - 17.12.2006

Another Vista Reliability & Performance Update

Vista’s performance is one of those topics that won’t be exhausted until Windows Seven hits RTM. It all comes down to trade-offs.
download - comments - 12.12.2007

Update: "Vista Capable" trial

The ongoing "Vista Capable" class-action lawsuit against Microsoft took an interesting turn the other day when an expert witness for the plaintiffs claimed that the Redmond company made more than $1.5 billion through their "Vista Capable" marketing campaign.
windows - comments - 6.1.2009

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

Microsoft Update Windows Vista Homepage


After a brief demo at the on-going CES conference in Las Vegas, Microsoft have launched a re-vamped version of the website for Windows Vista.

The slick new look makes a break from the often bland Microsoft product pages, and moves towards the Glass theme expected in Vista.
windows - comments - 5.1.2006

Update for Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2

Install this update to address an issue where Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) does not consume intermediate session data.
download - comments - 23.7.2006

Windows Vista RC1 Availability Update

Microsoft employee Nick White has posted some information on the Windows Vista team blog regarding the availability of RC1.
windows - comments - 11.8.2006

Update for Windows Vista Beta 2 (KB922917)

An issue has been identified that may cause you to lose access to protected media music, videos, and recorded TV after upgrading to Windows Vista RC1.
download - comments - 16.8.2006

Windows Vista Validation Update (KB929391)

Microsoft have just posted a Windows Vista Genuine Validation Update to Windows Update.
windows - comments - 16.12.2006

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

Intel waiting for key update before going Vista

If it's not good enough for Intel, is it good enough for you? We're talking Microsoft's Windows Vista, which the chip giant's CEO, Paul Otellini, this week indicated has not won the backing of his technology experts.
windows - comments - 7.3.2007

Cumulative Update for Media Center for Vista Available

This update addresses issues with Media Center for Microsoft Vista. For complete listing of issues included in this cumulative update, see KB941229. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Thanks to pacpis for this news.
download - comments - 2.10.2007

Compatibility, Reliability, and Stability of Vista Update

About 2 months ago Microsoft released a couple of hotfixes that improved the stability and reliability of Windows Vista, these were not made available on Automatic Updates.
download - comments - 24.10.2007

Vista Update Fingers Activation Cracks

Microsoft Corp. has been lowering expectations about Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) since before it even confirmed there would be one. Numerous times, company executives and managers have told users and the press that Vista SP1 would not be like Windows XP SP2, the last desktop operating system service pack the company released.
windows - comments - 23.2.2008

Mac Virtual Machine Update Runs Vista

Enhancements to Parallels Desktop for Mac include support for the recently released multi-processor Mac Pro tower equipped with 3.5GB of RAM, as well as for the developer build of Mac OS X 10.5, code-named Leopard.
windows - comments - 22.9.2006

Update on the Microsoft Windows Vista Start-up Sound

Windows Vista Start-up sound was designed to move beyond the boundaries of a basic audio alert, reflecting the operational status of the system. As an embedded sound, it has a core concept of a trademark segment of media, initializing, personalizing and reflecting the Windows Vista brand and Experience.
windows - comments - 24.9.2006

Paul Thurrott's Windows Vista Review update

It's hard to put Windows Vista in perspective. On the one hand, the product has been in development for over five years, which means that Vista had one of the longest development cycles in the 20+ year history of Windows.
windows - comments - 18.12.2006

Remove Windows Vista Validation update (KB929391)

channi011 write this Solution to Windows Vista Validation update (KB929391) - READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
windows - comments - 2.1.2006

Vista Media Center update "Fiji" delayed

Fiji, the suspected codename for the next version/upgrade of Media Center might be held up by a lack of frequent flyer miles. The beta program, which many of you may have registered for isn’t exactly moving along.
windows - comments - 19.6.2007

Symantec: Windows Update Downloader Can Spread Malware

Researchers at Symantec have published a report highlighting how the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) -- a main component of Windows Update -- is being used by Trojans to download malware that bypasses firewalls and security controls...
betanews.com - 15.05.2007

Why installing Vista SP1 might fail via Windows Update

When you try to install Windows Vista SP1 via Windows Update you can get error: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is not available for installation from Windows Update and is not offered by Automatic Updates.

To help ensure a positive update experience, Windows Update will temporarily not offer Windows Vista SP1 to systems that have the following device drivers. In some cases, these device drivers are problematic on Windows Vista-based computers when you update to Windows Vista SP1. By installing updated device drivers, you will resolve the issue and enable Windows Update to offer Windows Vista SP1.

Click read more to view a list of drivers that don't work well with Vista SP1:


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neowin.net - 20.03.2008

Google Chrome Nightly Builds Downloader

Google is releasing nightly builds of Google Chrome like crazy, up to 10 releases per day is a lot and it is hard to keep up with the releases because the nightly builds come without automatic update functionality.



Donation Coder user Dirhael developed a simple application that checks for new nightly builds of Google Chrome and download them automatically for the user.




winbeta.org - 08.09.2008

Beware of fake Microsoft security alerts

With Microsoft's monthly patch release expected on Tuesday, scammers are sending out fake security bulletins that attempt to install malicious software on victim's computers.

The e-mail messages claim to describe a "Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer" that fixes a critical security flaw in the browser. It comes with a link entitled "Download this update."

When users click on this link, they are taken to a server that attempts to install malicious software known as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent. avk. This Trojan software then attempts to reach out to other computers on the Internet in order to install more programs on the victim's computer...
winbeta.org - 09.06.2007

Microsoft: Another Vista Reliability & Performance Update

Vista’s performance is one of those topics that won’t be exhausted until Windows Seven hits RTM. It all comes down to trade-offs. Ever since the features of Vista were finalized, Microsoft tried to tip the scale the other way by focusing on performance, with the obvious limitation of not disabling any services. Updates regarding performance and stability are numerous, but most have not hit Windows Update as they are not quite ready (preview releases). The Windows Serviceability Team wants feedback on one such update, available for download at the Microsoft Download Center, before its expected release on Windows Update in January.


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neowin.net - 13.12.2007

Compatibility, Reliability, and Stability of Vista Update

About 2 months ago Microsoft released a couple of hotfixes that improved the stability and reliability of Windows Vista, these were not made available on Automatic Updates. That aside, Microsoft has released an update to the compatibility, reliability, and stability of Windows Vista fix that further improves the reliability of your system.

The original fix improved annoyances such as file copy calculation & speed from within windows to other (local or network) drives.

This update improves the compatibility, reliability, and stability of Windows Vista. This update includes the following improvements ->


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neowin.net - 24.10.2007

Vista Fix Packs Now on Windows Update

Following their public availability on Microsoft's Download Center, two hotfix packs for Windows Vista that improve performance and reliability are now available as optional downloads via Windows Update. They will not, however, be delivered automatically to Vista users...
betanews.com - 29.08.2007

Facebook users targeted by botnet spam

Facebook users have been targeted by a large-scale spam attack that informs them that their password has been reset, and that the attached zip archive contains their new password. Instead of a new password, users will find a trojan downloader, dubbed "Bredlab" or "Bredolab" by anti-virus companies. The downloader then downloads additional malware from two servers, including fake anti-virus software, and joins the Bredolab botnet. This gives attackers full control of the PC, allowing them to steal user information or use the PC to send spam emails. One of the servers is based in the Netherlands, with the other in Kazakhstan, according to an alert on Websense, a security research company.

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neowin.net - 30.10.2009

Office Live Workspace Update for Windows Vista

The Office Live Workspace Update installs three Windows Vista updates (KB945435, KB945145, KB933860) and one Office 2007 update to ensure optimal performance on Windows Vista when using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with Office Live Workspace. The update improves the performance of opening and saving Workspace documents from these Office programs. In some cases, the update also resolves problems with "Open from Office Live" and "Save to Office Live" functions of the Office Live Add-in. This update is only needed for computers running Windows Vista.




winbeta.org - 10.12.2007

Vista SP2 update sent to testers, but is really an RC?

What really, really looks like a release candidate for Windows Vista Service Pack 2 -- which first entered beta in December -- is officially being called an "update" this afternoon, after Microsoft declined to give it a more formal title...
betanews.com - 21.02.2009

Vista SP2 update sent to testers, but is it really an RC?

What really, really looks like a release candidate for Windows Vista Service Pack 2 -- which first entered beta in December -- is officially being called an "update" this afternoon, after Microsoft declined to give it a more formal title.

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betanews.com - 23.02.2009

Windows Vista SP1 Update Resumes Tomorrow

From the Windows Vista Blog: I have a quick update for you about Windows Vista SP1. The Microsoft Update Blog contains some important information about updates to the SP1 prerequisite distribution plan. Starting tomorrow, we are resuming the automatic update and installation of the Servicing Stack Update.

In mid-April, we will begin distributing SP1 (in the first 5 languages) using the Automatic Update system. We have a lot of Windows users, so not everyone will get it on the same day. In fact, it will go to a small percentage of Windows Vista users each day. The exact timing of when you will receive it depends on when your PC is ready for Windows Vista SP1.

In addition to starting the automatic delivery of the first 5 languages, I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that also we're on track for the initial release of SP1 in the remaining languages in mid-April.


neowin.net - 07.04.2008

Windows Vista update 'kills' USB devices

Microsoft has admitted it is investigating reports that a recent Windows Vista security update causes havoc with some USB devices, but the software giant is yet to provide a fix for the cock-up.



The Windows Defender update was released last week, but some unfortunate Vista customers have claimed that their USB mice and keyboards among other devices refuse to work after the update is installed on their computers.




winbeta.org - 16.04.2008

Windows Vista SP1 Enterprise x86 Full DVD (integrated) now available

Keith Combs: The Windows Vista SP1 image rollout continues and at this point TechNet Direct subscribers can download the Enterprise x86 DVD image. I'm sure the x64 image will arrive in the next day or so. Keep your downloader warmed up.



For those of you with subscriptions, you know there are VL MAK keys available so you can begin some serious testing with the 32 bit platform.




winbeta.org - 03.03.2008

BitTorrent 6.0 Beta Available

BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer protocol for distributing files. It makes use of the upstream bandwidth of every downloader to increase the effectiveness of the distribution as a whole, and to gain advantage on the part of the downloader. On average, the faster you upload to your peers, the faster you will be able to download.

"The new BitTorrent 6.0 Beta brings together BitTorrent's proven expertise in networking protocols with µTorrent's efficient implementation and compelling UI to create a better BitTorrent client. As we continue to develop this new client, we'll be focused on innovative ways to simplify and improve the BitTorrent user experience."


winbeta.org - 26.07.2007

Update: "Vista Capable" trial

The ongoing "Vista Capable" class-action lawsuit against Microsoft took an interesting turn the other day when an expert witness for the plaintiffs claimed that the Redmond company made more than $1.5 billion through their "Vista Capable" marketing campaign. The origins of the trial itself are to be found in the months prior to Vista's release when many computers were sold with Windows XP and the promise that they would be capable of running Vista. However, many of these PCs, which sold at a premium and bore the "Vista Capable" label, turned out to be only capable of running Vista Basic. Hence, Microsoft is being sued for what many would call false advertising.

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neowin.net - 06.01.2009

Windows Vista Validation Update (KB929391)

Microsoft have just posted a Windows Vista Genuine Validation Update to Windows Update. The update provides the latest information to the Windows Vista validation components, and is marked as an "Important" update.

It seems that the aim of the update is to further prevent "cracked" copies of Windows Vista from being able to run. Install the Windows Vista validation component updates to make sure that your copy of Windows Vista is genuine and is correctly licensed. If a problem is detected, the update will provide additional instructions.


jcxp.net - 15.12.2006

Windows Vista RC1 via CPP Soon?

It seems that Microsoft are preparing to launch Release Candidate 1 (RC1) of Windows Vista via the Customer Preview Program (CPP) shortly. A page has been discovered, which although returns an error, is labelled with "Thank you for your interest in Windows Vista RC 1.". This surely suggest that Windows Vista RC1 will be released very shortly.

Update: 64-bit Download Link added.
Update 2: An E-mail has recently been sent to participants of the Office 2007 Beta, in which it is revealed that apparently, Windows Vista RC1 will not reach public availability until September...
windowsvistax.com - 26.08.2006

Turn Off the Obnoxious HP Driver UAC Popup Update Check in Vista

If you are using Vista and have an HP printer, especially of the All-In-One variety, you've probably noticed that once a week or so you get this obnoxious User Account Control popup dialog out of the blue asking for permission to run some Hewlett Packard update process called hprbupdate.exe.




winbeta.org - 02.10.2008

Microsoft Silently Rolls Out Anti-Hack Update For Vista

The release of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 not only heralded a long-awaited update of the operating system, it also meant the end of two common Windows Vista anti-activation exploits - the Grace Timer exploit and the Paradox OEM BIOS activation crack. But those who think they can escape by not updating to Service Pack 1 would be sadly mistaken.

That's because Microsoft has surreptitiously released an anti-hack detection update via Windows Update. Those who chose to have Windows Vista install updates automatically would have this update installed and running by now. If you chose to manually select updates to be installed, you should find this update listed.


neowin.net - 12.05.2008