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4月29日

Download Windows XP Service Pack 3 now

 
Windows XP update may hit Vista sales WinkOpen-mouthed
 
 Microsoft will make its ServiceOpen-mouthedOpen-mouthed Pack 3 (SP3) update for Windows XP available for download today. The move may convince some firms that XP is still viable enough to let them skip Vista and hold out for its successor instead. XP SP3 can be downloaded from Microsoft’s web site today and will be pushed out to XP users via the Windows Automatic Update service later in the summer. The update includes all patches and fixes released since SP2 in 2004, but does not include Internet Explorer 7.

The update is likely to be deployed quickly in enterprises, according to experts, as it enables IT departments to ensure client systems are fully patched, without having to roll out a myriad of separate fixes. It also brings extra security in the form of support for Network Access Protection (NAP), a technology introduced in Vista. NAP is a policy enforcement mechanism to ensure systems comply with security requirements. SP3 may, however, convince some IT leaders that staying on XP is preferable to a potentially costly Vista migration.
 

It is available on public WIndows Update servers:

 

http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/svpk/2008/04/windowsxp-kb936929-sp3-x86-enu_c81472f7eeea2eca421e116cd4c03e2300ebfde4.exe

 

Thanks you BINK !

 

Updated: Messenger Discovery Live 1.4.5
Updated: Messenger Discovery Live 1.4.5
dwergs says ( 28 Apr 2008 ):

 

The MessengerDiscovery Live addon has made a come-back and development is going so strong I missed the first update (v1.4) about a week ago while Matt has already released version 1.4.5. I'll sum up some of the most noteworthy changes in the recent releases:

messenger discovery live addon for windows live messenger- Parental controls (eg. only allow certain accounts to sign into Messenger).
- Allow conversation windows to stay open after signing out.
- Unblock a contact after a certain amount of time
- Automatically decline group conversations when status is not "Online".
- New commands that allow you to change your nickname (!nick), personal status message (!psm), send an IM (!im), etc.
- Vista style settings interface
- No more ads in the installer and tray menu.
- Dozens of bUgfixes.
- Etc. (check out the complete changelog).

A contest has been launched to celebrate the new Messenger Discovery Live with one iPod classic to be won for each of the next three months, but read the rules and instructions carefully.

>> Download Messenger Discovery Live 1.4.5.

[Source: MessengerDiscovery forum announcement]

 

 

4月24日

Microsoft mistakes Skype for a Trojan

 
 
 
 
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Users of Microsoft Windows Live OneCare may have found their antivirus protection a little too proactive. Over the weekend, OneCare informed some Skype users that the popular voice-over-IP application was infected with the Trojan Win32/Vundo.gen!D.

Not true, says Skype, which noted that Microsoft has since repaired its overzealous signature file.

On Friday, OneCare subscribers started seeing their access to Skype blocked. Microsoft says it was trying to block a multiple-component family of programs that deliver "out of context" pop-up advertisements, and mistakenly included Skype.

On Tuesday, four days later, it sent out a revised signature file for Win32/Vundo.gen!D that did not include Skype.

 

 

4月16日

Updates and Problems !!!!!!!!

 
 
Microsoft Vista Update Causes USB Problems
 

A recent Vista update is causing headaches for users with USB devices.

Microsoft last week re-released a software update intended to provide performance and reliability enhancements for Windows Vista -based and Windows Vista Service Pack 1-based systems. It was one of eight security bulletins and updates the company made available on April 8.

Users who installed the update, however, soon found their USB devices unresponsive, particularly mice and flash drives. Removing and re-installing the programs reportedly did not immediately solve the problem.

Microsoft confirmed the bug, but declined to provide further details.

"We are aware of concerns that a recent Microsoft update may be causing problems with USB devices," according to a Microsoft spokeswoman. "We are investigating the matter and at this time do not have any additional information to share."

"I have a new system that has been working flawlessly til this patch," a user known as SkyKnites wrote on a Google forum last week. His mouse was later restored, but now "I just get this annoying new hardware found and driver install has failed [notice] every time I reboot," he wrote.

A user known as JB also encountered problems. "I have exactly the same problem as described here, i.e. no cordless mouse and keyboard (via USB)," he wrote. "I run Vista x64 Ultimate which is in a dual boot with XP x64, this means (discovered it today) that my restore points gets whipped. Basically, I don't know how to uninstall the update causing the problem."

Microsoft shipped its first Vista security patch in January 2006 for beta testers running the Windows Vista December CTP (Community Technology Preview) and Windows Vista Beta 1, and warned that the operating system was vulnerable to a remote code execution flaw in the Graphics Rendering Engine.

 

Chinese Windows 2000 attack crashes PCs

Symantec confirmed that the proof-of-concept code publicly posted to the milw0rm.com site earlier in the day successfully attacks Chinese editions of Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) by exploiting one of the two critical bugs in Windows GDI, or graphics device interface, that Microsoft patched last week.

But while the attack code works on Chinese versions of Windows, it doesn't when pitched against other editions. Rather than allow hackers to execute additional code - malware to hijack the PC, for instance - the exploit simply crashes Explorer, the Windows file manager, on non-Chinese versions of the OS.

"This exploit will not successfully allow for remote code execution against English systems [but it] can successfully trigger a crash on English versions of Microsoft Windows," Symantec wrote in an analysis for customers of its DeepSight threat notification service.

The news followed reports by Symantec last Thursday that it had captured an exploit. Analysis then, however, determined that the attack - made up of multiple EMF (Enhanced Metafile) images disguised as .jpg files - wasn't crafted properly and wouldn't actually trigger the vulnerability.

A week ago, Microsoft patched the GDI bugs in every currently supported version of Windows, including the very newest, Vista SP1 and Server 2008. Windows XP SP3, the not-yet-finished final service pack, did not require patching because it had been fixed two weeks before.

The publication of the exploit sent Symantec to the alarm button. "Due to the availability of this public exploit for Chinese versions of Windows it is likely that attackers will modify this exploit to target English versions of the operating system," it said on Monday. As it did last week, the company also urged users to deploy the fixes outlined by Microsoft in its MS08-021 security bulletin if they have not already done so.

 

 

E-mail security tips from the Hotmail Team‏

 

 

Take a few minutes to read through the latest tips and information on how to keep your inbox more safe and secure. With helpful questions and answers from the Hotmail team about e-mail scams, password protection, and suspicious activities, it may be something you want to file away for the future.
E-mail scams
Q: How can I tell if an e-mail message is fraudulent?
A: Look for clues. Fraudsters often use URLs with typos in them that are easy to overlook, such as"micosoft."
Q: Should I click links in e-mail messages?
A: It's actually safer to copy and paste the URL from your e-mail message to the address bar in your Internet browser.
Q: What should I do if I think an e-mail is a scam?
A: Report it by clicking on the"Report phishing scam" button in Hotmail.
Q: How do I check if an offer is a scam?
A: Scams are often listed on sites like snopes.com. You can go there and search for information on a suspicious offer, such as"fee for Hotmail".

Suspicious activities
Q: What are suspicious activities?
A: Be wary if you think someone accessed your account or if a Windows Live ID sign-in page or e-mail looks fraudulent.
Q: What should I do if I notice suspicious activities?
A: First, immediately change your password. Then, make sure your computer hasn't been infected by running a free full-PC scan to check for and remove viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software.

Password protection
Q: How do I help keep my password secure?
A: While you're thinking of it, go to http://accounts.live.com to change your password today. Make sure you create a strong password.
  • Use more than 7 characters
  • Use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters — such as @, #, and $
  • Set your password to expire every 72 days
Q: What if I receive an unexpected password reset confirmation message?
A: If you did not request a password change, someone may be trying to obtain access to your account by making the password reset. If you did not make the password reset request, delete that email. Then, log into your account and change your password as soon as possible. If you cannot log into your account and change your password, please contact support immediately at http://support.live.com.
Q: How do I recognize an authentic Windows Live sign-in page?
A: When logging into your Windows Live™ ID, verify you are actually visiting the site http://login.live.com. If you have chosen to use"enhanced security" when logging in, the site will be https://login.live.com. If the sign-in page looks suspicious, please report it using Internet Explorer 7 or higher, Windows Live Toolbar or OneCare by clicking"Tools" > "Phishing Filter" > "Report This Website".
Q: What should I do if a suspicious e-mail message asks for my Windows Live ID?
A: Do not provide your Windows Live ID. Do not click any links. Instead of clicking a link, copy and paste it into the address bar of your browser. Confirm its authenticity by navigating from the website's home page. Check to see if the email is a scam on a site like snopes.com.

 

4月3日

8 Security Patches next Tuesday

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8 Security Patches next Tuesday
 
 

Bulletin Identifier Microsoft Security Bulletin 1

Maximum Severity Rating

Critical

Impact of Vulnerability

Remote Code Execution

Detection

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update does not require a restart.

Affected Software

Microsoft Office. For more information, see the Affected Software section.

 

Bulletin Identifier Microsoft Security Bulletin 2

Maximum Severity Rating

Critical

Impact of Vulnerability

Remote Code Execution

Detection

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software

Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section.

 

Bulletin Identifier Microsoft Security Bulletin 3

Maximum Severity Rating

Critical

Impact of Vulnerability

Remote Code Execution

Detection

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software

Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section.

 

Bulletin Identifier Microsoft Security Bulletin 4

Maximum Severity Rating

Critical

Impact of Vulnerability

Remote Code Execution

Detection

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update may require a restart.

Affected Software

Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer. For more information, see the Affected Software section.

 

Bulletin Identifier Microsoft Security Bulletin 5

Maximum Severity Rating

Critical

Impact of Vulnerability

Remote Code Execution

Detection

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software

Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer. For more information, see the Affected Software section.

Bulletin Identifier Microsoft Security Bulletin 6

Maximum Severity Rating

Important

Impact of Vulnerability

Spoofing

Detection

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software

Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section.

 

Bulletin Identifier Microsoft Security Bulletin 7

Maximum Severity Rating

Important

Impact of Vulnerability

Elevation of Privilege

Detection

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software

Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section.

 

Bulletin Identifier Microsoft Security Bulletin 8

Maximum Severity Rating

Important

Impact of Vulnerability

Remote Code Execution

Detection

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update does not require a restart.

Affected Software

Microsoft Office. For more information, see the Affected Software section.

 
 
 
 
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4月1日

INTeReSTING?

 
 
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With Microsoft's aggressive strategy to build out its Software-as-a-Service capability to online storage—even as physical, hardware-based storage remains ubiquitous and competitive—some businesses may find it tempting to allow employees and workgroups to jump into Microsoft's SkyDrive for some limited purpose.

SkyDrive, Microsoft's Office Live storage arm, is a free, Web-based service that is loosely integrated with some Office applications and, because of how it's organized, outflanks its biggest rival, Google in online storage. The Test Center has taken a look at SkyDrive, formally launched last month after a short beta run, in the ever-expanding shadow of high-powered NAS, SAN and desktop storage solutions.

Microsoft says of SkyDrive, "Sharing with friends, co-workers or family is easy when you all add and update files in a shared folder." Sharing personal files with friends or family might make sense, but doing so with co-workers is questionable.

After extensive review, not only does the CRN Test Center not recommend SkyDrive, but it would also be advisable for VARs to suggest their clients block its access through content filters.

For now, as with any mass-market, file-sharing service, SkyDrive is something that's best left at home and kept out of the business. These are SkyDrive's components:

Security
For companies with compliance concerns—such as HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley or Payment Card Industry—it's difficult to see how SkyDrive could create anything other than a headache. While SkyDrive is SSL- and password-protected (although it allows simultaneous sign-ons with the same ID across multiple systems), it lacks other control features. Microsoft, Redmond, Wash., needs to make a stronger security statement with online applications like SkyDrive before even small businesses can warm up to it.

 

img413/5540/guymy7.gifInvite2Messenger, a new take on contact data portability

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Invite2Messenger, a several months old Microsoft Netherlands initiative which allows Messenger users to easily expand their buddy lists with familiar contacts, is being relaunched today for English and Dutch markets. And instead of importing CSV contacts from e-mail providers such as Yahoo! and Gmail -like it was originally designed to do since its November 2007 launch- its focus has been changed to popular social networks. Microsoft is collaborating with social network sites to simplify and secure the exchange of contacts between the involved services.

More specifically: Invite2Messenger, built by Oberon Medialab, now allows you to invite your Facebook friends (via e-mail) to add you on Windows Live Messenger. Soon you'll be able to do the same with your networks on Bebo, Hi5, Tagged and LinkedIn, and the Invite2Messenger site itself will become available in additional languages in the near future.

This could become a very useful tool to use every once in a while, as it is becoming a tedious task to mirror contact lists when you're participating in a multitude of social networks. UPDATE: I spoke too soon hoping it would verify which of friends had a Windows Live ID as well, but the site just retrieves all your Facebook contacts without making a distinction and sends them a generic mail.

>> Invite your social network friends over to Messenger with Invite2Messenger.net.

>> The official announcement by John Richards, director of Windows Live Platform here.

 

Microsoft Offers Way to Share Data With Social Networks

Microsoft is opening up its Windows Live platform to allow users to share their contact lists with five social-networking sites, some of which until now have been accessing such data through the back door. The move is intended to give users control of their data, and remove the need for the kind of work-around used to share such data today, "which unduly puts customers at risk for phishing attacks, identity fraud, and spam," wrote John Richards, director of Microsoft's Windows Live Platform, on the official developers' blog for the platform.

 

 

"Microsoft Videos" Silverlight site launching next month

In September 2006, Microsoft launched MSN Soapbox, the company's answer to YouTube. The user-generated video site went public in February 2007, only to be semi-closed down for two months soon after in order to add content filtering. The service has been updated and tweaked many times over, but eventually it was merged into the larger MSN Video site. While this was happening, many who were following Silverlight's progress were wondering why Microsoft was still using Flash on its video sites, especially considering that it had offered Silverlight on some of its other pages, including the Microsoft.com homepage, The Podium ’08, MSN Extra, and the Microsoft Download Center.

Silverlight-powered videos were bound to happen and now, as announced at MIX08, Microsoft is readying a new video site. "You will be able to scan our Quick Picks for the latest videos, enter a search, or choose a category from our Video Guide," said the company. "Then tell us what you think by rating what you've watched. If you like what you see, you can share it with a friend or colleague, or link to it in your blog using one of our community features." Microsoft Videos will launch in beta sometime in April with United States content at first. Of course, April could mean April Fools or it could mean April 30, but either way we'll keep you posted.

As much as I welcome the thought of Silverlight finally being used for what version 1.0 was coded to do, it's hard to figure out what Microsoft wants to do here. A central site for all the video content Microsoft hosts is of course something that is needed, but news of the video portal raises more questions than answers. Will Silverlight be used exclusively or will there be the opportunity to use Flash? How will Microsoft tie in MSN Video and Windows Live Video Search? What can Microsoft possibly do with Microsoft Videos that will allow it to seriously compete with YouTube?

It's likely that Microsoft just wants to push Silverlight out to more usersOpen-mouthed so that once the Rich Internet Application (RIA) development tree begins to produce fruit, there will be more users that will be able to taste it. Hopefully this isn't just about Silverlight, though: it would also be great if YouTube got another solid competitor.

 

 

Realtek High Definition Audio Codecs R1.90

Realtek HD Audio Driver support all of Realtek HD Audio Codec in Windows 2000 /XP /2003 /Vista (32/64 bits)

 Download: Windows 2000/XP/2003(32/64 bits) (Executable file) / Mirror 1 / Mirror 2 / Mirror 3 / Mirror 4 / Mirror 5 / Mirror 6
 Download: Windows 2000/XP/2003(32/64 bits) (ZIP file) / Mirror 1 / Mirror 2 / Mirror 3 / Mirror 4 / Mirror 5 / Mirror 6
 Download: Vista Driver (32/64 bits) (Executable file) / Mirror 1 / Mirror 2 / Mirror 3 / Mirror 4 / Mirror 5 / Mirror 6
 Download: Vista Driver (32/64 bits) (ZIP file) / Mirror 1 / Mirror 2 / Mirror 3 / Mirror 4 / Mirror 5 / Mirror 6
 View: What's New / Mirror 1 / Mirror 2 / Mirror 3 / Mirror 4 / Mirror 5 / Mirror 6

 

MediaCoder v0.6.1 Build 4090

MediaCoder is a free universal batch media transcoder, which nicely integrates most popular audio/video codecs and tools into an all-in-one solution. With a flexible and extendable architecture, new codecs and tools are added in constantly as well as supports for new devices. MediaCoder intends to be the swiss army knife for media transcoding in all time and at this moment, it already has millions of users from 170+ countries all over the planet.

 Download: MediaCoder v0.6.1 Build 4090
 View: Changelog