Posted by: kurtsh | June 24, 2005

BETA: Microsoft Anti-spyware Beta 1 Refresh (Build 1.0613)

Microsoft® Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)

Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. This helps reduce negative effects caused by spyware including slow PC performance, annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and unauthorized use of your private information. Continuous protection improves Internet browsing safety by guarding over 50 ways spyware can enter your PC.

Participants in the worldwide SpyNet™ community play a key role in determining which suspicious programs are classified as spyware. Microsoft researchers quickly develop methods to counteract these threats, and updates are automatically downloaded to your PC so you stay up to date.

Since releasing Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) on January 6, 2005 (Build 1.0.501), we have continued to receive feedback from customers. We introduced a first beta refresh on February 16, 2005 (Build 1.0.509) which enhanced some of the real-time protection agents, added new threat categories, and improved stability and performance.

In this second beta refresh (Build 1.0.613), we’ve made other enhancements to the detection and removal capabilities, including improved Winsock LSP removal capabilities and support for long descriptions of categorized software. In addition, we have also extended the Windows AntiSpyware beta expiration date to December 31, 2005.

Existing users of the beta (Builds 1.0.501 and 1.0.509) will receive a software update that extends the expiration date and includes the enhancements to the detection and removal capabilities. The second beta refresh is also available for download through this site.

DOWNLOAD:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321cd7a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&DisplayLang=en

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Posted by: kurtsh | June 22, 2005

TOOL: Stop Windows Server 2003 SP1 from being pushed

How to stop Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 from being pushed to your server:

http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsServer2003/evaluation/news/bulletins/ws03sp1blockertool.mspx

This tool will do the trick.

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Posted by: kurtsh | June 21, 2005

TOOL: Browster – a search add-on for Internet Explorer

Okay, this is one of my favorite ‘cool tools’ for Internet Explorer 6.0.

It’s called "Browster" and it automatically pre-caches result links from either MSN Search or Google after you’ve executed a search.

Basically, next to each ‘hit’ an icon appears that you can hover over.  If you do, the ENTIRE web page from the hit appears in a windows and sort of hovers there and allows you to scroll around in it.  Click back into the primary search window, and the hovering link page ‘disappears’.

It’s totally free – it pays for itself by putting text ads on the top of the "hovering" link page.

DOWNLOAD:  http://www.browster.com/

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Posted by: kurtsh | June 21, 2005

RELEASE: Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer & Viewer for Windows XP

The Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer is a free “PowerToy” for Microsoft Windows XP that provides the ability to view, organize, and print photos captured in RAW image formats from supported Canon and Nikon digital cameras.

Note: Two versions of the download are available. Please see Additional Information below for details on which version you should use.

To understand how to get the most out of the software, please see our companion whitepaper in Related Resourcess at right.

Often likened to a ‘digital negative,’ a RAW image is the native image format for a growing number of quality digital cameras. Because of the camera-specific nature of RAW files, they are not supported natively within Microsoft Windows. As a result, photographers shooting RAW have not been able to take advantage of the built-in features provided in Windows XP for viewing, organizing, and printing RAW photos–until now.

After installing the Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer Powertoy for Windows XP you will be able to view, organize, and print photos captured in RAW image formats from supported Canon and Nikon digital cameras.

This software offers the following benefits to digital photographers:

  • High image quality. This software uses the camera vendors’ own processing libraries to provide the highest possible image fidelity for RAW images.
  • Superior color fidelity. Windows Image Color Management (ICM) is used to render images in the correct color space as determined by the photographer when the image was captured.
  • Familiar user experience. This software builds on the familiar Windows user experience and requires little or no learning curve.
  • Performance tuned for rapid previews. The software uses background processing and other techniques to ensure a good preview experience even for large images.

DOWNLOAD:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d48e808e-b10d-4ce4-a141-5866fd4a3286&displaylang=en

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Posted by: kurtsh | June 20, 2005

BETA: Microsoft Command Shell (MSH) “Monad” Beta 1

Microsoft’s next-generation command line based shell codenamed "Monad" reached Beta 1.  The beta is a little like a programmable Unix-like shell for Windows.  Monad will be a core component of several of our products outside of Windows, including Exchange 12, for things like administrative functions, without a GUI.

According to executive interviews, Monad will not ship with Longhorn client but instead will ship after it’s release.

Users interested in trying out Monad can join the beta program by visiting:
– http://www.betaplace.com
– Guest ID: mshPDC

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Posted by: kurtsh | June 19, 2005

RELEASE: Windows Server 2003 Performance Advisor

Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Performance Advisor is the latest version of Server Performance Advisor, which is a simple but robust tool that helps you diagnose the root causes of performance problems in a Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 deployment. Server Performance Advisor collects performance data and generates comprehensive diagnostic reports that give you the data to easily analyze problems and develop corrective actions

Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Performance Advisor provides several specialized reports, including a System Overview (focusing on CPU usage, Memory usage, busy files, busy TCP clients, top CPU consumers) and reports for server roles such as Active Directory, Internet Information System (IIS), DNS, Terminal Services, SQL, print spooler, and others.

DOWNLOAD: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=09115420-8c9d-46b9-a9a5-9bffcd237da2&displaylang=en

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Posted by: kurtsh | June 18, 2005

DOWNLOAD: Office 2003 Business Contact Manager Update!

Free download for users of Office 2003 Professional or Small Business Edition:  The Business Contact Manager update for Outlook 2003.  NO, this will not work for Standard Edition so don’t ask.

DOWNLOAD:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3aec8b42-6dc5-4922-9dfb-1c82237d6b62&DisplayLang=en

And you can also order a CDROM of it for $6.49 in shipping at:
https://microsoft.order-4.com/bizcontactmgr/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=MSTrialandEval&category%5Fname=BusinessContactManager&product%5Fid=S94%2D00098&cookie%5Ftest=1

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Posted by: kurtsh | June 17, 2005

HOWTO: Install Outlook 2003 for

There are quite a few articles that talk about installing Outlook 2003 under certain circumstances, like "how to install Outlook 2003 with Sharepoint Service integration".  Take a look at some of my favorites.

Integrating Outlook 2003 with Windows SharePoint Services
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011402701033.aspx

Installing Outlook 2003 after Office 2003
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011402721033.aspx

Configuring Outlook 2003 for RPC over HTTP
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011402731033.aspx

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Posted by: kurtsh | June 17, 2005

TOOL: Office 2003 Tablet PC Update for Improved Ink Recognition

Office 2003 Tablet PC Update: Improved Ink Recognition
With this update you will experience improved ink recogition when using Microsoft Office 2003 on your Tablet PC.

This is particularly important if your are a OneNote user and use the handwriting-to-text recognition functionality or you use OneNote "search".

DOWNLOAD:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=31634D79-34AD-494D-8108-80085ACE23BE&displaylang=en

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Posted by: kurtsh | June 17, 2005

TOOL: Outlook 2003 Calendar Views add-in

The Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Calendar Views Add-in makes it easy for you to view your Outlook Calendar appointments through a filter that is based on Outlook labels and categories. For example, you can create a view that shows you only the appointments on your calendar that are labeled Must Attend, or are categorized as Important.

You add filters by using the Calendar Views toolbar, which opens in your Outlook Calendar after you install the add-in.

DOWNLOAD:  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4D6D2FF3-6DA8-4B4B-A84C-BCD83AD985F0&displaylang=en

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