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Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.0 Beta

ynn_foxman — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:30:06 -0400

This release represents the beta of Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.0, which enables hobbyists, academics, and independent game developers to easily create video games for Windows and the Microsoft Zune digital media player by using optimized cross-platform gaming libraries based on the .NET Framework.

Targeting the Xbox 360 console is not supported in this beta release. It will be supported in the final release version.

The new features in this release are too numerous to list here. However key items include: Support for the Visual Studio 2008 family of products, developing games that run on the Microsoft Zune digital media player, enhancements to the XNA Framework API for media support, sound effects, rich presence and much more!

This release provides compatibility with the Zune 3.0 Firmware release. Please note that the XNA Game Studio 3.0 CTP will no longer work once you have upgraded your Zune device to the 3.0 firmware.

For additional setup information and known issues, please read the XNA Game Studio 3.0 Beta ReadMe page using the link below.�

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition VHD (v1.1 - 8/20/2008)

ynn_foxman — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:48:31 -0400

The Microsoft VHD Test Drive Program provides customers with an enhanced server-based software evaluation experience that’s faster, better supported and more flexible. You can now access the entire catalog of pre-configured Microsoft and partner products and solutions in the VHD format and start evaluating and testing today from www.microsoft.com/vhd.

This download helps you evaluate the new features of Windows Server 2003 R2, the most productive infrastructure platform for powering connected applications, networks, and Web services from the workgroup to the data center. Windows Server 2003 R2 simplifies branch server management, improves identity and access management, reduces storage management costs, provides a rich Web platform. For more information about Windows Server 2003 R2, please go to www.microsoft.com/WindowsServer.

This is a preconfigured virtual machine contained within the Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) format. A virtualization product that supports the VHD format is required to use this virtual machine. Microsoft Virtual PC or Microsoft Virtual Server are provided for free and can be used with these VHD based virtual machines. Please refer to the system requirements section for more details.

XP SP3 cripples some PCs with endless reboots

ynn_foxman — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:22:12 -0400

Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 sends some PCs into an endless series of reboots, according to posts to a Microsoft support forum.

Jesper Johansson, a former program manager for security policy at Microsoft and a prominent Windows blogger, has worked with users to tentatively identify the problem as involving only machines using processors from Advanced Micro Devices.

Windows Vista SP1 Language Packs 32-bit Official

ynn_foxman — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:03:18 -0400

We have made available updated Language Packs for users using Windows Vista SP1 as well as those running Windows Vista RTM. For those running SP1, the Language Packs should be showing up for you under Windows Update.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Build 5508 RC2

ynn_foxman — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:01:15 -0400

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers� experience with the operating system.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2 (3/6/2008)

ynn_foxman — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:43:49 -0400

Microsoft is allowing Windows XP Service Pack 2 machines to be offered Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2 via Windows Update. You may also download standalone update packages for Windows XP SP3 RC2, in English, German, and/or Japanese. Windows XP Service Pack 3 will be offered on Windows Update when Service Pack 3 releases in the first half of 2008.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Build 3311 RC2

ynn_foxman — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:57:50 -0500

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) provides new proactive security technologies for Windows XP to better defend against viruses, worms, and hackers along with increased manageability and an improved experience for users.

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 fixes a range of bugs in Windows XP. It doesn't matter what XP updates you have previously applied to your system, SP3 will update any unpatched, partially patched or completely updated system (it includes all previously released patches and updates). XP SP3 fixes the security holes so you won't get attacked.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Build 3300 RC2

ynn_foxman — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:39:15 -0500

Microsoft periodically combines updates, fixes, and other improvements into a single package - Service Pack. Microsoft develops updates, fixes, and other improvements that address issues reported by the company�s customers and partners. To make it easier for customers to get these updates and enhancements, Microsoft periodically combines them into a single package, and makes that package available for all Windows customers.

Yamicsoft WinXP Manager v5.2.1

ynn_foxman — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:51:03 -0500

WinXP Manager is a system utility that helps you optimize, tweak, and clean up Windows XP. It will increase your system speed, improve system security, and meet all of your expectations.
It's compatible with Windows XP SP2 entirely!

Windows XP Service Pack 3 RC v3264 (English/German/Japanese)

ynn_foxman — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:53:36 -0500

This is the self-extracting executable that contains the update package for Windows� XP Service Pack 3. Windows� XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers� experience with the operating system.