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.NET Framework 1.0 Service Pack 3 SYSTEM.WEB.DLL And MSCOREE.DLL Security Update For Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
Downloads A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system running the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from...
[August 15, 2007, 13:00]
Microsoft To Relax XP Activation Rules With SP3
News Users who install Windows XP Service Pack 3 will not be required to enter Microsoft's product activation key before they use the operating system, according to a Microsoft white paper. Originally Microsoft had said that XP users would be forced to...
[December 28, 2007, 16:43]
Vista Puts The Brakes On XP SP3
News Aiming to keep its focus on Windows Vista, Microsoft is now targeting 2007 for its next Windows XP service pack update. However, right now our priority is Windows Vista - we'll have more information to share about the next service pack for XP after...
[January 19, 2006, 15:45]
XP Service Pack 3 Delayed
News While Windows Vista is nearing completion, Microsoft has delayed the next service pack update for its predecessor, Windows XP. Service Pack 3 has seen its schedule pushed out a few times, amid delays to Windows Vista.
[October 20, 2006, 10:10]
Vista Service Pack 1 (RC1 Refresh) Upgrade
Blog With many holding out on buying Vista until the first Service Pack it's really important to Microsoft to get it right with this release. If you are running Vista ok but want to squeeze more performance out of it then this service pack may be what...
[January 15, 2008, 15:42]
TechNet Webcast: Group Policy In Windows Vista (Level 200)
White Papers The number of Group Policy settings has increased from approximately 1,700 in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 to approximately 3,000 in Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Server code-name "Longhorn".
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
Microsoft Delays XP SP3 Over 'compatibility Issue'
News Microsoft said on Tuesday that it is delaying the release of Windows XP Service Pack 3 because of a newly uncovered glitch. Microsoft finalised the code for Windows XP Service Pack (SP3) last week and had planned to make it broadly available as of...
[April 30, 2008, 12:33]
TechNet Webcast: Getting Started With Group Policy In Windows Vista (Level 200)
White Papers Because the number of Group Policy settings has increased significantly - from about 1,700 in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) to about 3,000 in Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Server code-named "Longhorn" - the goal is...
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
TechNet Webcast: Improving Desktop Security And Deployment (Part 6 Of 7): Group Policy In Windows Vista (Level 200)
White Papers The number of Group Policy settings has increased from approximately 1,700 in Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) to approximately 3,000 in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, but it looks only at the biggest improvements to give a...
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
White Papers Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) adds important security enhancements, resolves customer requests, and eases compatibility with the Windows Vista operating system and the 2007 Microsoft Office system.
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
Microsoft Releases Windows Update Blocker
News Microsoft has released a toolkit to let businesses block service pack updates for Windows XP, Vista and Server 2003. XP service pack 3 (SP3) will be blocked for 12 months following its release due in the first half of 2008, as will Vista SP1, which...
[December 10, 2007, 14:39]
Windows XP To Get Another Upgrade
News Microsoft has revealed plans to release a third service pack for Windows XP. There will be a Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows XP," Bernard Ourghanlian, technical and security director at Microsoft France, confirmed, revealing that Microsoft's...
[September 30, 2005, 17:25]
Microsoft Resumes XP SP3, Vista SP1 Updates
News A week ago, Microsoft delayed the release of Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) because of a problem that could lead to data loss when running the XP update in conjunction with its Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) program.
[May 7, 2008, 10:49]
Windows XP SP3 Out By End Of April
News The third and final service pack for Windows XP could be available by the end of April, according to a leaked Microsoft schedule. The alleged schedule for the release of XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) — obtained by the Neowin website — shows that...
[April 16, 2008, 12:17]
Windows XP Outshines Vista In Benchmarking Test
News However, when Vista with the Service Pack 1 (SP1) beta was put through benchmark testing by researchers at Devil Mountain Software the improvement was not overwhelming — leaving the latest Windows iteration outshined by its predecessor.
[November 27, 2007, 7:10]
XP SP3 Is Sick Puppy 3, Stupid Patchwork 3, Stupendous Pain-in-the-A__ 3
Blog I'm giving up on trying to install Service Pack 3. Installing a Service Pack was a safe and tested way to bring a basic imaged system up to a known specification on security patches. We weren't going to use Vista for damn sure.
[June 21, 2008, 13:54]
TechNet Webcast: What's New In Systems Management Server 2003 SP3 (Level 200)
White Papers The newest version of Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Service Pack 3 (SP3), has been released. This webcast explores the new features in Systems Management Server 2003 SP3, specifically discussing support for the Windows Vista operating...
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
TechNet Webcast: What's New In Systems Management Server 2003 SP3 (Level 200)
White Papers The newest version of Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Service Pack 3 (SP3), has been released. This webcast explores the new features in Systems Management Server 2003 SP3, specifically discussing support for the Windows Vista operating...
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
XP Survival, From One Horses Mouth, An Open Letter From Microsoft.
Blog Quality and performance improvements to Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 It also guided our work in Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). During 2007, Windows Vista had half the number of critical vulnerabilities as Windows XP Service Pack 2 did...
[June 30, 2008, 21:53]
Internet Explorer 8 To Get Anti-malware Protection
News Most of the new features require systems to be running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows XP SP3. Using Data Execution Protection (DEP) within Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista SP1, IE8 will scan downloads and block any that it deems...
[July 3, 2008, 10:44]
