Adding fonts to cmd.exe
Be default, the properties on a cmd.exe window allow you to select either Raster Fonts or Lucida Console. You can add other monospace fonts to the list via the registry.
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15.8.2007 Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Vista
Windows Help (WinHlp32.exe) is a Help program that has been included with Microsoft Windows versions starting with the Microsoft Windows 3.1 operating system.
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9.3.2007 Vista SP2 Compcln.exe and Other Notable Changes in Service Pack 2
According to Microsoft, Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista delivers an evolution in terms of compatibility, reliability, and performance, as compared with Service Pack 1.
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12.12.2008 Got Vista x64 questions? I've got answers
I got a lot of great questions and comments via e-mail and in the Talkback section of my previous post on the sudden surge in adoption rates for Windows Vista x64. In this follow-up, I summarize the answers Ive found for each question.
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5.8.2008 Windows 7 Build 7077 x64
Just 2 days ago the x86 flavor of build 7077 leaked to the intertubes, and, as rumored, x64 has slipped past the watchful eye of the Sinofsky Secret Police, so those of you who have postponed the upgrade because you dont want an outdated architecture can finally get the latest and greatest to escape from the gates of Redmond.
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9.4.2009 Microsoft Is Defending x64 Windows Vista
The 64-bit editions of Windows Vista have came under assault recently (read about it here and here), especially when it comes down to the kernel mode code signing security mitigation introduced in the x64 versions of the operating system.
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3.8.2007 Windows 7 Build 7057 x64 Surfaces
Those of you who have postponed downloading this shiny new build because of its ancient architecture can now grab it as the x64 flavor of this build has been spotted in the wild only 2 days after the x86 flavor leaked.
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13.3.3009 Vista x64 to require digital signatures for many drivers
With little fanfare, Microsoft just announced that the xX64 version of Windows Vista will require all kernel-mode code to be digitally signed. This is very different than the current WHQL program, where the user ultimately decides how they want to handle unsigned drivers.
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23.1.2006 Vista Timer Stopper Crack for x64 bit
S. Simon report, that Vista RTM Timer Stopper Crack work for x64 bit too. Follow the instructions.
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3.1.2007 Windows Vista Activator 2007 x86 and x64
Windows Vista Activator 2007 Activate Windows Vista Completely. Now support for both Windows Vista x86 and x64.
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8.7.2007 Dell No Longer Supports Vista x64...and Other Rants
Let me step onto my own personal soapbox for a minute. I've always been one of those do-it-yourself, "hardcore" PC guys. I believed that the only good desktop PC was one you built yourself, and that's just what I've done for the last 10 years.
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24.10.2007 Windows 7 Beta 1 Build 7000 x64 download
File Name: 7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO
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8.1.2009 Windows 7 build 7229 download x86 and x64
Windows 7 Build 7229 x86 & x64 will leak within few minute. It is expected that Zukona from Russia will leak windows 7 Build x86. The thread is started by saying members of the Technical Adoption Program (TAP) was given the 7229 build.
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11.6.2009 Windows 7 RTM 7600 download x86 and x64
Windows 7 RTM 7600 ( 7600.16384.090710-1945 ) download is here. Enjoy it!
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12.7.2009 Vista RTM x86 & x64 WGA Cracker v1.0
One of our users report this crack. It work with all versions of RTM Windows Vista x86 & x64. Your windows will be 100% genuine and you will be able to install all updates.
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17.2.2007 Windows Live OneCare 2.0 Beta finaly with x64 support
In an email sent to Windows Live OneCare testers, Microsoft confirmed the imminent start of the OneCare 2.0 beta program. Designated as a "pre-premiere", OneCare 2.0 will not be available as a public beta initially.
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5.7.2007 NEW Activation crack for Windows Server 2008 SP1 x64
Ok How Active Windows Server 2008 ? Super Simple!!!
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17.10.2008 How to Activate Windows 7 Beta 1 Build 7000 x86 and x64
How to Activateactivate windows 7 beta 1 build 7000 x86 and x64? Try this - Microsoft windows 7 activation ver 1.0 by wocarson.
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29.12.2008 Windows 7 beta build 6936/7000 x64 Activator
Windows 7 64Bit Activation By Orbit30. NOTE: this method is based on windows 7 build 6936 64Bit AND NOW FOR 7000 x64 as well
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8.1.2009 Windows 7 RC build 7100 x86 and x64 download
Microsoft just cant keep these builds to themselves, eh? Yet another build has managed to slip past the watchful Redmond eye, this time being build 7100.0.winmain_win7rc.090421-1700, which is the official RC build that will be officially released by Microsoft in May.
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24.4.2009 Windows 7 RC build 7100 x86/x64 download
Microsoft has just announced the availability of the Windows 7 Release Candidate for MSDN and TechNet customers. In addition, we have confirmed that it is also available on Microsoft Connect for those enrolled in the Windows 7 test program.
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30.4.2009 Windows 7 Build 7137 download x32 and x64 + screenshots
First diwnload links of Windows 7 Build 7137 download x32 and x64 available here!
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27.5.2009 Windows 7 Build 7232 x64 VHD Image Download
Leaking of Windows 7 Builds still continues even after availability Windows 7 Release Candidate. We have seen Windows 7 Build 7201, Build 7227, Build 7229 & Build 7231 leaked on internet as ISO image or VHD Image.
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16.6.2009 Windows 7 64-Bit x64 Direct Download Links
User who only wants to download Windows 7 installation files via official and verified source can choose to download the ESD files instead, which contains setup1.box, setup2.box and a edition-specific Windows 7 setup installer, and not in ISO format, although its easy to make a bootable Windows 7 DVD or ISO with the unloaded Windows 7 setup files.
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25.10.2009 Windows Server 2003 and XP x64 Editions Service Pack 2
There have been a few articles floating around on the Internet since we released the private beta of Windows Server 2003 SP2 a couple of weeks ago. To remove any mystery or speculation about what this Service Pack 2 is about, I thought I would take a couple of minutes to lay it out.
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2.8.2006 All 35 official Vista Ultimate MUI Packs x32 & x64
Here are all ever published official 35 Multi-Language Packs for Vista Ultimate users in one posting - delivered via direct download links fresh from the MSWindowsUpdate-server!
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25.10.2007 Download Windows 7 Build 7048 x64 (64-bit) Edition
Windows 7 Build 7048, which may possibly to become the release candidate for upcoming Windows 7 operating system, has had its 64-bit (x64) installation files leaked on Internet. The leaked x64 Windows 7 Build 7048 appears to have the same build number with the Windows 7 Build 7048 screenshots leaked previously, which is version 6.1.7048.0 (winmain.090219-1845).
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3.3.2009 Windows 7 Build 7106 Chinese Version - x86 & x64 Leaked
Yesterday a rumor started floating on internet that Windows 7 build 7106 will get leaked in 24 hours. However no one took this rumor seriously as their was no evidence or screenshot from claimer
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12.4.2009 Windows 7 RTM 7600 x86 and x64 activator - time crack
Here are 2 ways how to activate Windows 7 RTM 7600 x86 and x64.
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14.7.2009 Neowin.net - Live Messenger 8.5 update no longer supported on XP x64
From the Inside Windows Live Messenger Team Blog: Back in November we shipped the final version of Windows Live Messenger 8.5 along with several other Windows Live applications and services.
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21.2.2008Could this be what fixes Vista for a lot of us?
Microsoft has apparently
decided to release some
updates for Windows Vista x86
and x64 versions to the
testers.
Updates are:
Windows6.0-KB938194-x64.ms
u @ 3.65mb
Windows6.0-KB938194-x86.ms
u @ 2.13 mb
Windows6.0-KB938979-x64.ms
u @ 14.15mb
Windows6.0-KB938979-x86.ms
u @ 9.86mb
938979 Vista Performance
and Reliability Pack:
This update resolves a
number of individual issues
which may be affecting some
computers running Windows
Vista. These issues have been
reported by customers using
the Error Reporting service,
product support, or other
means. Installing this update
will improve the performance
and responsiveness for some
scenarios and improves
reliability of Windows Vista
in a variety of scenarios.
Some examples of the
improvements contained in this
update are...
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30.07.2007Windows Vista SP1 Build 6001.16633 Info
Some very quick info that we came across regarding the latest release of Vista SP1 to testers. As Mary Jo Foley
previously reported, Microsoft have indeed made the latest build of Vista SP1
(6001.16633) available as a standalone update file to testers.
Build: 6.0.6001.16633 (longhorn.070803-1655)
Filename:
windows6.0-kb936330-x86.exe
Size: 684MB
Surprisingly, the update file is in the .exe format. Many (including myself)
were expecting Microsoft to deliver the update for Vista SP1 in the the new Vista/Server 2008-only .msu format used for current Hotfixes.
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24.08.2007Internet Explorer 7.0.5346
Public Release
It seems that Microsoft have
updated the Internet Explorer
7 public download to build
5346. The new build supports
the following versions of
Windows: Windows XP SP2,
Windows XP Pro x64, Windows
Server 2003 x64, Windows
Server 2003 SP1, Windows
Server 2003 ia64.
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25.04.2006PINNED: Internet Explorer 7
Beta 3
Microsoft have just released
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 to
the public. The new beta build
is available for all the major
Windows Platforms. The new
beta holds the build number
5450.4, and was compiled on
the 23rd of this month.
At a glance, some of
the new noticeable features
include the ability to
drag/move tabs, a few icon/UI
changes, as well as some bug
fixes and cleanups.
Choose your
platform below to download IE7
Beta 3:
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29.06.2006Office 2010 32-bit and 64-bit to be on the same DVD?
One of the most important details about the upcoming Office 2010 release is that it will come in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, helping pave the
path towards an x64 computing future. However, people have been wondering if these versions will come separately, or if Microsoft will choose to
include them in the same package. Ars Technica have unearthed some valuable details which hint that the latter could indeed be the case; Microsoft
will most likely include both versions on the same DVD. Ars Technica posted an error message that read the following: "If you want to install 64-bit
Office 2010, you must uninstall all 32-bit Office products fist, and then run setup.exe in the x64 folder.
Read full story.....
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19.05.2009Vista Performance and Reliability Pack Release
Microsoft has apparently
decided to release some
updates for Windows Vista x86
and x64 versions to select
testers.
Updates
are:
▪
Windows6.0-KB938194-x64.msu @
3.65mb
▪
Windows6.0-KB938194-x86.msu @
2.13 mb
▪
Windows6.0-KB938979-x64.msu @
14.15mb
▪
Windows6.0-KB938979-x86.msu @
9.86mb
938979 Vista
Performance and Reliability
Pack:
This update resolves
a number of individual issues
which may be affecting some
computers running Windows
Vista. These issues have been
reported by customers using
the Error Reporting service,
product support, or other
means. Installing this update
will improve the performance
and responsiveness for some
scenarios and improves
reliability of Windows Vista
in a variety of scenarios.
Some examples of the
improvements contained in this
update are...
Click
Read More to view the
rest of this article.
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30.07.2007Windows Media Player 11 Released
As promised and revealed by
Neowin, Microsoft has released
Windows Media Player 11 for
Windows XP.
Windows
Media Player 11 is re-designed
to support the URGE music
store, Zune and provides
better synchronisation for
existing MP3 players.
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31.10.2006Windows Home Server x64 Connector Announcement Coming at CES 2008
Good news is on the way for those of you who wish to use Windows Home Server with x64 home computers.
As many of you know, the
Windows Home Server Connector does not currently support x64 home computers, which has caused a lot of frustration and angst amongst early adopters of
the x64 platform. Microsoft have previously announced that they would provide x64 support for machines running Windows Vista (
check out our Q&A with
the WHS Team for more) - those of you running Windows XP x64 will have to upgrade, unfortunately.
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30.11.2007Windows Server 2008: Terminal Services Architecture
Day Fourteen - we are past the halfway point. A good portion of the next two weeks will be devoted to Terminal Services and the new TS features. So
strap in, and let's get started ...
We talked about the
Windows
Server 2008 Startup Processes in an earlier post. SMSS.EXE is still the first user-mode process created during the boot process as in previous
versions of Windows. The change is that now SMSS.EXE launches a second instance of itself to configure Session 0, which is dedicated to system
processes. The instance of SMSS.EXE dedicated to Session 0 launches the Windows Startup Application (WININIT.EXE) as well as an instance of CSRSS.EXE
for Session 0, after which it exits. WININIT.EXE continues the startup process by starting SERVICES.EXE and LSASS.EXE as well as a new process, the
Local Session Manager (LSM.EXE) which manages Terminal Server connections for the machine.
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14.02.2008Exploring Windows XP
Professional x64 Edition
In this overview of Windows XP
Professional x64 Edition,
Columnist Charlie Russel
explains what hardware and
software it supports...
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04.01.2006One Step Download for MUI Packs of Windows Vista
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28.02.2008Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Release Candidate
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Service Pack 2 (SP2) Release
Candidate (RC) is a cumulative
service pack that provides the
latest updates, security and
stability enhancements, in
addition to new features,
feature updates and utility
updates to the Windows Server
2003 operating system. SP2
helps secure your server and
improve system reliability,
security, and stability
thereby ensuring the highest
level of readiness to meet the
ever increasing demands of
today's server operating
systems. Windows Server 2003
SP2 can be installed directly
on the following operating
systems:
Windows
Server 2003 Editions (All
32-bit x86)
Windows
Server 2003 Itanium-based
Editions
Windows Server
2003 x64 Editions
Windows Server 2003 R2
Editions
Windows Server
2003 Storage Server R2 Edition
Windows Server 2003
Compute Cluster Edition
Windows Server 2003 for
Small Business Servers R2
Edition
Windows XP
Professional x64 Edition
You can get specific
information on the updates
contained in the service pack
in the knowledgebase article
KB914962
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20.11.2006OpsMgr 2007 SP1 RC Console crashes on x64
Andrzej Lipka: When you try to open the Distributed Application Designer from a console installed on an x64 server you may see the console crashes
with .NET error in the Application Log (something of type badimageformat).
This seems to be a bug in SP1 RC. To work around it
use a console from an x86-32 (32 bit) machine to connect to the x64 server.
On OpsMgr 2007 RTM this issue does not exist.
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08.11.2007Frequently asked questions
about Windows XP Professional
x64 Edition
Columnist Charlie Russel
answers questions about
Windows XP Professional x64
Edition that have appeared
frequently in the new (and
very active) Microsoft Windows
64-bit Newsgroup...
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04.01.2006Demonstration: Windows 7 VHD Boot
This command line demonstration explains how to build a bootable Windows 7 VHD image from a Windows 7 install.wim file using diskpart.exe and
imagex.exe. The demonstration continues with an explanation of how to configure the boot entry using bcdedit.exe and explains the limitations of VHD
Boot. Note: This screencast discusses a release candidate of a Microsoft product. The information in this screencast is provided as-is and is subject
to change without notice.
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01.05.2009Debugging a Per-User Installation Error on Windows Vista
Chris Jackson: Yesterday, a friend asked for some assistance debugging an issue with Windows Installer. It was one of those situations where you've
looked at the problem so closely, so many times, that you just needed another set of eyes. (They're close to shipping, so they've been doing nothing
but look at bugs, probably for a while.)
Some background:
What they're doing is a rather interesting use of
Windows Installer. They're using it to drop a setup.exe and then run it. So, they have a custom action of type 0xC02, which is a deferred custom
action, promoted to not use impersonation, which runs as an exe. This custom action spawns another version of itself (with different arguments), and
then the process exits so the installer can complete. The second version of this custom action then wants to uninstall the msi, as well as launch the
setup.exe. So, the msi is just a way to package up the setup.exe.
And, with UAC, it was breaking.
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25.10.2007SP2 for Server 2003, x64
Enters Beta
Microsoft on Wednesday
released Beta 1 of Service
Pack 2 for Windows Server 2003
and Windows XP x64 edition.
The single update will cover
both operating systems, along
with the R2 release of Server
2003. A standalone SP2 beta
package is available in
32-bit, 64-bit and Itanium
flavors...
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29.06.2006I Spy the Windows Vista SP1 x64 Full DVD (integrated)
Keith Combs: The Windows Vista SP1 x64 .ISO file is now online in the TechNet Subscriber Downloads center. It's the fully integrated SP1 thus
allowing you to install the operating system from scratch. Although it says English, it's my understanding it includes French, German, Japanese and
Spanish as well.
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29.02.2008Updated Internet Explorer Application Compatibility VPC Images Available
VPC Hard Disk Image for testing websites with different IE versions on Windows XP SP2, Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista.
This
download page contains four separate VPC images, depending on what you want to test.
- IE6-XPSP3_VPC.exe contains a Windows
XP SP3 with IE6 VHD file
- IE7-XPSP2_VPC.exe contains a Windows XP SP2 with IE7 VHD file
- IE8B2-XPSP3_VPC.exe
contains a Windows XP SP3 with IE8 Beta 2 VHD file
- IE7-VIS1.exe+IE7-VIS2.rar+IE7-VIS3.rar contain a Vista Image with IE7 VHD
file.
Note: For The Vista image, you will need all three files, downloaded and in the same directory, then simply run
IE7-VIS1.exe.
This VPC image will expire in January, 2009.
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29.08.2008Microsoft lets loose Vista SP1 for x64-based systems
Additional info is available at
HEXUS.net and
Winfuture.de Engadget: Not a whole lot to say here,
but if you're running Vista on an x64-based system, you've probably already noticed
a little surprise courtesy of
Windows Update, which today started pushing out the x64 edition of
Vista Service Pack 1. If
you've been following things in SP1 land, you'll notice that's actually ahead of the neat and tidy Windows Update launch for non-x64 systems, but
behind the
unofficial options already available.
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