Archive for the ‘Microsoft’ Category
Monday, July 21st, 2008 |
Microsoft PlayReady technology is optimized for the mobile industry to support the growth of online content services, and includes features designed to make it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy mobile digital entertainment. This runtime allows PC based applications to access PlayReady content using the PlayReady PC Runtime API.
System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is required for installation.
Download: Microsoft PlayReady PC Runtime 1.0 (x86)
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Friday, July 11th, 2008 |
Microsoft Response Point is phone system software designed for small businesses with 1 to 50 employees. The intuitive management programs, voice-activated user interface, and rich feature set make Response Point easy to configure, manage, and use. D-Link, Syspine, and Aastra offer complete systems that are bundled in affordable starter packages.
System Requirements
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Small Business Server 2003 ; Windows Vista; Windows XP
Download: Microsoft Response Point 1.0 Service Pack 1
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Friday, July 11th, 2008 |
For most businesses today, e-mail is the mission-critical communications tool that allows their people to produce the best results. This greater reliance on e-mail has increased the number of messages sent and received, the variety of work getting done, and even the speed of business itself. Amid this change, employee expectations have also evolved. Today, employees look for rich, efficient access–to e-mail, calendars, attachments, contacts, and more–no matter where they are or what type of device they are using.
For IT professionals, delivering a messaging system that addresses these needs must be balanced against other requirements such as security and cost. Enterprise security requirements have become more complex as the demand and use for e-mail has increased. Today, IT departments must contend with e-mail security threats that are wide ranging: continually evolving spam and viruses, noncompliance risks, the vulnerability of e-mail to interception and tampering, in addition to the potential harmful effects of natural and man-made disasters.
While security is clearly a priority, IT is ever cognizant of the need to manage cost. Time, money, and resource constraints are a fact of life as IT is made accountable to do more with less. As a result, IT professionals look for a messaging system that addresses enterprise and employee needs while also being cost-effective to manage. The system must be efficient to deploy, provide a high return on investment, and allow the messaging administrator to be as productive as possible.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 has been designed specifically to meet the above challenges and address the needs of the different groups who have a stake in the messaging system. The new capabilities of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 deliver the advanced protection your company demands, the anywhere access your people want, and the operational efficiency you, in IT, need.
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-Bit x86); Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 editions; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 x64 Edition
Download: Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 | Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 Update Rollup 3
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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 |
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom - and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.
Microsoft releases an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month, and as needed to respond to security incidents. The tool is available from Microsoft Update, Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center.
This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product.
System Requirements
· Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista; Windows XP
Download: Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 2.0
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Friday, July 4th, 2008 |
The SMS Extended Security Update Inventory tool is a scan tool built for the sole purpose of helping customers determine SMS client computers that may need security updates that are not detectable using the existing SMS Security Update Inventory Tool built on MBSA. Like the SMS Software Update Inventory tool, this tool also has the instructions for locating each applicable update, downloading it from Microsoft, and deploying it using SMS . The SMS Extended Security Update Inventory Tool is built on Enterprise Scan Tool (EST) detection technology. For more information about the exact detection capabilities of EST and how it differs from MBSA, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 894193. For more information on the SMS Extended Security Update Inventory Tool, please see the included user guide and release notes.
System Requirements
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 2000 Advanced Server; Windows 2000 Server; Windows 2000 Service Pack 2; Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows XP; Windows XP Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 2; Windows XP Service Pack 3
• Other software: Systems Management Server 2.0 Service Pack 5 or later or Systems Management Server 2003 Service Pack 3
Download: Extended Security Update Inventory Tool 2.50.3174.2172
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Friday, July 4th, 2008 |
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 Service Pack 1 introduces new features and functionality to ISA Server 2006 Standard and Enterprise Editions.
The new features focus on configuration change management and enhanced troubleshooting designed to help you identify and resolve ISA Server configuration issues within the ISA Server Management console.
System Requirements
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista
• ISA Server 2006 Standard Edition
• ISA Server 2006 Enterprise Edition
Download: Microsoft ISA Server 2006 Service Pack 1
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 |
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client lets you connect to a Microsoft Windows-based computer and work with programs and files on that computer from your Macintosh computer. Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0 (Beta) includes the following new features:
• Universal Binary
Runs natively on both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macs.
• Remote Desktop Protocol 6.0
Provides better compatibility with Windows Vista, improved security features, and many other improvements.
• Multiple Sessions
Lets you connect to multiple Windows-based computers at the same time.
• Improved User Experience
Provides a true Mac experience and improved usability.
• Improved Customization Options
Lets you change application preferences, including keyboard shortcuts, while you are running a session. Changes take effect the next time that you connect.
• Dynamic Screen Resizing
Lets you resize your session window or switch to full-screen mode during a session.
• Improved Printing Support
Supports all configured printers on your Mac. No longer limited to PostScript printers.
Currently, Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0 (Beta) is only available in English, and supports only US English keyboards.
Download: Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 |
Virtual PC 2007 is a powerful software virtualization solution that allows you to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation, providing a safety net to maintain compatibility with legacy applications while you migrate to a new operating system. It also saves reconfiguration time, so your support, development, and training staff can work more efficiently.
Virtual PC 2007 runs on: Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Tablet PC, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, and Windows Vista Ultimate.
Download: Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 | Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 6.0.192.0 SP1
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 |
Microsoft Urlscan Filter is a security tool that restricts the types of HTTP requests that Internet Information Services (IIS) will process. By blocking specific HTTP requests, UrlScan helps prevent potentially harmful requests from being processed by web applications on the server.
System Requirements
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista; Windows XP
A supported platform running Internet Information Services 5.1, 6.0 or 7.0
Download: Microsoft Urlscan Filter v3.0 Beta (x86)
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Sunday, June 15th, 2008 |
IronPython is the code name of the new implementation of the Python programming language running on .NET. It supports an interactive console with fully dynamic compilation. It is well integrated with the rest of the .NET Framework and makes all .NET libraries easily available to Python programmers, while maintaining full compatibility with the Python language.
System Requirements
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows XP 64-bit
You must install the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package prior to installing IronPython.
Note: If you have already installed Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, you do not need to install the .NET Framework separately. Visual Studio 2005 includes the .NET Framework.
Download: IronPython 2.0 Beta 3
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 |
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 provides a comprehensive data platform that is secure, reliable, manageable, and scalable for your mission critical applications. With it, developers can create new applications that can store and consume any type of data on any device, enabling your users to make informed decisions with relevant insights.
SQL Server 2008 RC0 will automatically expire after 180 days.
System Requirements
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 3
Download: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Release Candidate 0 (RC0)
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 |
Keep your shared access computers running smoothly with Windows SteadyState
Whether you manage computers in a school computer lab or an Internet cafe, a library, or even in your home, Windows SteadyState helps you keep your shared computers running the way you want them to, no matter who uses them.
System Requirements
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista; Windows XP
Download: Windows SteadyState 2.5
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008 |
Microsoft DirectX improves the graphics, security, and performance of your operating system.
Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. DirectX includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX APIs.
Microsoft DirectX End-User Runtime will update your current version of DirectX — the core Windows technology that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC.
Download: DirectX End-User Runtime 9.23.1350
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008 |
Download the complete DirectX SDK, which contains the DirectX Runtime and all DirectX software required to create DirectX compliant applications in C/C++ and C#.
This DirectX SDK release contains updates to tools, utilities, samples, documentation, and runtime debug files for x64 and x86 platforms.
• Using Managed DirectX ( MDX ) requires both Visual Studio .NET and the .NET framework for development. To run MDX .NET applications, you must install the .NET Framework.
Download: DirectX Software Development Kit June 2008
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008 |
Expression Blend is the professional design tool to create engaging Web-connected experiences for Windows.
Get involved with the new wave of next-generation applications that blend the best of the Web and the desktop. Design cutting-edge user interfaces and collaborate with developers to bring these stunning new types of applications to life.
Think of it as your virtual playground. Mix design elements such as video, vector art, high quality text, animation, pixel images, and 3D content with a full toolbox of advanced controls and containers to create engaging, cinematic user interfaces.
Give your users something better-better performance, better usability, better experiences. Now your designs can break out of the browser to leverage the full power of the desktop.
Download: Microsoft Expression Blend 2.5 June 2008 Preview Windows XP SP2/Vista
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008 |
Microsoft Silverlight (formerly known as code name “WPF/E”) is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of .NET-based media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. Silverlight offers a flexible and consistent programming model that supports AJAX, Python, Ruby, and .NET languages such as Visual Basic and C#, and integrates with existing Web applications. Silverlight media capabilities include fast, cost-effective delivery of high-quality audio and video to all major browsers including Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer running on Mac or Windows. By using Expression Studio and Visual Studio, designers and developers can collaborate more effectively using the skills they have today to light up the Web of tomorrow.
Requirements: Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2; Mac OS X
Download: Microsoft Silverlight 1.0 | Microsoft Silverlight 2 Beta 2
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Friday, June 6th, 2008 |
Virtual Earth 3D brings you another step closer to knowing “what it is like out there”. You can search, browse, and organize local information viewed in three dimensions, just the way it exists in the real world. This enables you to more effectively find the data that is relevant to you, making Live Maps more useful than ever. Even better — it’s just plain fun!
Download: Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D 2.5 Beta Windows XP/2003/Vista
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Thursday, June 5th, 2008 |
Microsoft SearchTogether is a free Internet Explorer plug-in that allows groups of people to collaborate on Web searches.
To use SearchTogether, you will need to have a Windows Live ID. SearchTogether runs in the Internet Explorer 7 browser. If you want to invite your friends to join you in a SearchTogether session, you will need to add them to your buddy list in Live Messenger.
Download: Microsoft SearchTogether Beta
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 |
The Microsoft VHD format is the common virtualization file format for Virtual PC, Virtual Server 2005 and Hyper-V that provides a uniform product support system, and provides more seamless manageability, security, reliability and cost-efficiency for customers.
This VHD release is available in English only.
This installation requires Virtual Server 2005.
Both virtual machines available via the download are running Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition. One is the default full installation, and the other has been configured as a default Core installation.
As both virtual machines do not have anti-virus installed, they should not be connected to any network until it has anti-virus installed.
System Requirements
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista; Windows XP
• Required Software: Virtual Server 2005 R2
• Processor: 2.0 GHz Pentium III+
• Disk Space: At least 10.0 GB of free disk space
• RAM: 2.5 GB of available physical RAM
Download: Windows Server 2008 Virtual Hard Drive Images (for Virtual Server 2005)
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