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It’s finally out and you can grab it here. You need to have a valid copy of Windows to install it. And of course the usual disclaimers - it’s beta and most likely buggy. That is if you can actually install it. Because I can’t…it comes back with an error to look in the system log. I looked at the file, it’s a bunch of goobly-gook I don’t feel like wading through right now. I’m not complaining though - because this is a beta and these things happen with b...more

The Microsoft Show #022 (MP3 - 2.7MB - 7min 43sec) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE This podcast is sponsored by Motorola I receive a lot of email each day so keeping on top of it so it doesn’t control me is important. In this podcast I am going to share some of the tips I use to stay organize. Backing up is important (and there is more than one way to do it). Microsoft has a free program that will backup your files automatically as a set interval. For Outlook 2002/2000 grab it here. For Outloo...more

Microsoft announced that it would release a security update to help protect customers from exploitations of a vulnerability in the Windows Meta File (WMF) area of code in the Windows operating system on Tuesday, January 2, 2006, in response to malicious and criminal attacks on computer users that were discovered last week. Microsoft will release the update today on Thursday, January 5, 2006, earlier than planned. Microsoft originally planned to release the update on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 as ...more

Besides offering brief comments about how Microsoft’s next-generation operating system, Windows Vista, would interact with gaming–including a short demo of the next PC Flight Simulator, Gates also revealed that the Xbox 360 would be compatible with a next-generation disc format. As expected, the format in question is HD-DVD, the Toshiba-backed rival to Blu-ray Disc, which is supported by Microsoft’s archrival in the next-gen console race, the Sony PlayStation 3. (Ironically, To...more

According to this page, the life cycle for Windows XP Home Edition ends 12/31/06. You do realize how bad this sucks right? Microsoft is releasing Vista close to that time frame. This really shows how long it too for another release to come out. For Home users I hope they extend it…because that’s ridiculous.

On Tuesday, December 27, 2005, Microsoft became aware of public reports of attacks on some customers that exploit a vulnerability in the Windows Meta File (WMF) code area in the Windows platform. Upon learning of the attacks, Microsoft mobilized under its Software Security Incident Response Process (SSIRP) to analyze the attack, assess its scope and determine the appropriate guidance for customers, as well as to engage with anti-virus partners and law enforcement. Microsoft has completed develop...more

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The Microsoft Show #022 (MP3 - 2.7MB - 6min 43sec) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE This podcast is sponsored by Motorola It would be nice to if we could enjoy the holidays without having to worry about our computers, but alas, that is not the case. Security threats are always there. In this podcast: Exploit WMF (Windows Meta File) - update your antivirus definitions because Microsoft has not released a patch. This is a critical security issue and has a high potential to spread. MSN Messenger Beta W...more

From Microsoft: The official launch date of the new operating system Windows Vista has not yet been set. When will the final product be launched? Enter your guess now and win an exclusive invitation to the international Vista launch event in the USA!