Windows 98 Phased Out

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Passport Contracts to be Phased Out

Passport Contracts to be Phased Out 12/31/2004 02:56 PM
Two days after eBay's decision to drop support for two key .NET applications, Microsoft continues to stand behind its single sign-on Passport service in comments to the media. But BetaNews has learned Microsoft has no plans to renew contracts for Passport with third-party sites.

CNN.com - McSupersizes to be phased out
- Mar. 3, 2004

CNN.com - McSupersizes to be phased out
- Mar. 3, 2004 03/06/2004 02:05 AM

Microsoft: Passport Contracts to be
Phased Out

Microsoft: Passport Contracts to be
Phased Out 12/31/2004 06:55 PM
Is Microsoft sending mixed messages about the future for its Passport authentication service? Analysts say outside contracts for the service won't be renewed.

Critical Update for Windows Media Player
(All Versions) for Windows 2000, Windows
XP, and Windows Server 2003 (KB828026)

Critical Update for Windows Media Player
(All Versions) for Windows 2000, Windows
XP, and Windows Server 2003 (KB828026) 02/11/2004 01:19 AM
When a content owner creates an audio or video stream, they can add script commands (such as URL script commands and custom script commands) to be encoded in the stream. When the stream is played back, the script commands can trigger events in an embedded player program, or they can open your browser and then navigate to a Web page. This behavior is by design

Windows Media Player (All Versions) for
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows
Server 2003 (KB832353)

Windows Media Player (All Versions) for
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows
Server 2003 (KB832353) 04/22/2004 01:20 AM
After applying the Update for Windows Media Player Script Commands (KB828026), some URL script commands do not fire even though they would be expected to do so. In addition to the URL script command issues, this package addresses an issue with the installer that would cause 100% CPU utilization in certain scenarios.

NTSC-J, PAL, and SECAM TV Tuner Hotfix
for DirectX 9.0b on Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
(KB825116)

NTSC-J, PAL, and SECAM TV Tuner Hotfix
for DirectX 9.0b on Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
(KB825116) 11/04/2003 11:37 PM
DirectX 9.0b was released on 7/23/03 to address the MIDI security issue identified in bulletin MS03-030. A small number of non-security fixes were also included in the release. One of these fixes caused several TV Tuner capture card/driver combinations using video formats other than NTSC (NTSC-J, PAL, SECAM) to no longer initialize correctly on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. Symptoms include loss of capture functionality and potential inability to set/retain device capture settings. This hotfix, documented further in Knowledge Base article 825116, has been issued to correct the flaw. 11-04-03 update: The English hotfix package has been modified to allow patching of all language installations supported by the affected Operating Systems.

Actual Windows Manager v. 2.6 Turns the
Classic Windows Formula Upside-Down and
Offers a Much Better Way of Working with
Windows

Actual Windows Manager v. 2.6 Turns the
Classic Windows Formula Upside-Down and
Offers a Much Better Way of Working with
Windows 05/31/2004 02:00 PM
Actual Tools announced today the release of version 2.6 of Actual Windows Manager, a revolutionary windows enhancement application for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP. The program dramatically expands Windows functionality and introduces a new window control system, more native to human perception. Actual Tools team of software developers and cognitive analysts tried to bring to life the alternative desktop organization and control concept with the ultimate goal of creating a truly anthropocentric computer environment. [PRWEB May 26, 2004]

Windows Media Player 6.4 for Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0

Windows Media Player 6.4 for Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 05/18/2004 01:31 PM
Windows Media Player 6.4 delivers high-quality audio and video for users and organizations running Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0.

System Services for the Windows Server
2003 Family and Windows XP Operating
Systems

System Services for the Windows Server
2003 Family and Windows XP Operating
Systems 06/14/2004 06:15 PM

Executable to Temporarily Block Delivery
of Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through
Automatic Updates and Windows Update

Executable to Temporarily Block Delivery
of Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through
Automatic Updates and Windows Update 08/11/2004 01:18 AM
This Microsoft signed executable creates the registry value and sets the associated value that temporarily blocks the delivery Windows XP SP2 to the system via Automatic Updates (AU) or Windows Update (WU). The key used is HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate. The executable creates the key value name ‘DoNotAllowXPSP2’ and sets its value to ‘1’ Please note that the executable has been tested only as a command-line tool and not in conjunction with other systems management tools or remote execution mechanisms.

Executable to Un-block Delivery of
Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic
Updates and Windows Update

Executable to Un-block Delivery of
Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic
Updates and Windows Update 08/11/2004 01:18 AM
This Microsoft signed executable removes the previously created registry value that temporarily blocked the delivery Windows XP SP2 to the system via Automatic Updates (AU) or Windows Update (WU). If the value does not exist on the system when it is run, no action is taken. Please note that the executable has been tested only as a command-line tool and not in conjunction with other systems management tools or remote execution mechanisms

Troubleshooting Kerberos Delegation in
Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003

Troubleshooting Kerberos Delegation in
Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 04/10/2004 12:43 PM
This white paper explains how to troubleshoot delegation issues that can arise in Kerberos authentication scenarios. The paper summarizes required infrastructure and describes Windows authentication scenarios. The central discussion is organized around four troubleshooting checklists: one each for Active Directory, client application, middle tier, and back-end. The appendices detail diagnostic tools and give examples of how to resolve problems in typical IIS to SQL delegation scenarios.

Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of
Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic
Updates and Windows

Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of
Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic
Updates and Windows 08/11/2004 01:18 AM
While recognizing the security benefits of Windows XP SP2, some organizations have requested the ability to temporarily disable delivery of this update via Automatic Updates (AU) and Windows Update (WU). These organizations have populations of PCs, upon which they have enabled AU. This is done to ensure that these PCs receive all critical security updates. Since SP2 will start to be delivered to PCs running Windows XP or Windows XP with SP1 via AU starting on August 16, these customers would like to temporarily block the delivery of SP2 in order to provide additional time for validation and testing of the update. In response to these requests, Microsoft is providing this set of tools. Please note that the mechanism to temporarily disable delivery of Windows XP SP2 will be available for a period of 120 days (4 months) from August 16. At the end of this period, Windows XP SP2 will be delivered to all Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 1 systems.

Vulns: IBM OEM Microsoft Windows XP And
Windows XP SP1 Default Administration
Account Vulnerability

Vulns: IBM OEM Microsoft Windows XP And
Windows XP SP1 Default Administration
Account Vulnerability 09/18/2004 10:13 PM
SecurityFocus Sep 19 2004 2:14AM GMT

Free File: Windows Media Player Bonus
Pack for Windows XP

Free File: Windows Media Player Bonus
Pack for Windows XP 08/03/2004 09:54 PM
G4 Tech TV Aug 4 2004 2:15AM GMT

Deploying Windows Firewall Settings for
Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2
(v 2)

Deploying Windows Firewall Settings for
Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2
(v 2) 05/07/2004 01:56 AM
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), currently a Release Candidate in Beta testing, includes significant enhancements to the Windows Firewall component, previously known as the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). Windows Firewall is a stateful host-based firewall that discards unsolicited incoming traffic, providing a level of protection for computers against malicious users or programs. To provide better protection for computers connected to any kind of network (such as the Internet, a home network, or an organization network), Windows XP SP2 enables Windows Firewall on all network connections by default. This new behavior can impair some types of communications. This article describes how to deploy the appropriate configuration settings for Windows Firewall on an organization network so that it is enabled and providing protection, and so that communications are not impaired.

Threats and Countermeasures: Security
Settings in Windows Server 2003 and
Windows XP

Threats and Countermeasures: Security
Settings in Windows Server 2003 and
Windows XP 01/29/2004 02:48 AM
The Threats and Countermeasures Guide contains detailed information about relevant security settings that can be configured on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP. This guide details the different threats, potential countermeasures, and the potential impact of configuring these settings.

Windows 2000 Patch: Offered Driver May
Not Install Using Windows Update

Windows 2000 Patch: Offered Driver May
Not Install Using Windows Update 03/13/2003 10:24 AM

Blaster Worm Removal Tool for Windows XP
and Windows 2000 (KB833330)

Blaster Worm Removal Tool for Windows XP
and Windows 2000 (KB833330) 01/07/2004 06:19 PM
A situation has been identified where the Blaster worm could have infected some systems before the application of MS03-026 [KB823980]. This tool will help remove the Blaster worm from these systems. For systems with MS03-026 [KB823980] or MS03-039 [KB824146] already installed, no further action is needed once this tool is installed. Install this tool to help remove this worm from your PC.

Microsoft Announces Availability of
Windows Rights Management Services For
Windows Server 2003

Microsoft Announces Availability of
Windows Rights Management Services For
Windows Server 2003 11/04/2003 10:55 AM
Microsoft Corp. today announced public availability of Windows® Rights Management Services (RMS), information protection technology for Windows Server (TM) 2003 that helps enterprises and organizations safeguard their sensitive digital information from unauthorized use. RMS allows information workers to distribute information within their organizations and define how and under what circumstances it can be used, such as when it expires and who can open, modify, print and forward it. The ability to express and enforce document-level protection will allow organizations to internally share information more broadly, with less risk of inadvertent or intentional misuse.

Microsoft Introduces Windows
Marketplace, Enabling Customers to
Discover A World of Products That Work
With Windows

Microsoft Introduces Windows
Marketplace, Enabling Customers to
Discover A World of Products That Work
With Windows 07/12/2004 09:23 AM
Today at its Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft Corp. introduced Windows® Marketplace, an upcoming shopping and downloading site that will provide customers with one-stop access to software, hardware and peripherals that work with the Windows platform. This new offering provides a cost-effective way for participating partners to work with Microsoft and CNET Networks to gain exposure to millions of potential customers through online shopping and electronic software distribution -- all in one place. Windows Marketplace also will make it easy for customers to navigate, find, try and buy thousands of compelling products to meet their needs and enhance their Windows computing experience. Windows Marketplace is scheduled to launch to end-user customers in the United States this fall, but Microsoft is giving partners an early opportunity to get their products into the Marketplace before it becomes available publicly.

Citrine Technologies' SOP Express Passes
Microsoft Platform Test for Windows
Server and Windows Client

Citrine Technologies' SOP Express Passes
Microsoft Platform Test for Windows
Server and Windows Client 02/01/2005 09:17 PM
Citrine’s SOP Express Processes Sales Orders with the Speed of Lightening SOP Express Undergoes Rigorous Testing by VeriTest to Ensure Interoperability with Microsoft Windows Server 2003. [PRWEB Jan 28, 2005]

Windows 2000 Server: Windows Operations
Guide Series

Windows 2000 Server: Windows Operations
Guide Series 06/17/2004 08:15 AM

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 09/02/2004 12:00 PM

Back up System State data in Windows XP
Using Windows Interface

Back up System State data in Windows XP
Using Windows Interface 07/22/2004 06:21 PM

Slashdot | Windows 2000 & Windows NT
4 Source Code Leaks

Slashdot | Windows 2000 & Windows NT
4 Source Code Leaks 02/13/2004 07:16 AM
Slashdot has a discussion of the topic here .. Microsoft Source Code Released .. Slashdot, .. Slashdot .. so

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Available switch options for Windows XP
and Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini

Available switch options for Windows XP
and Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini 04/24/2004 06:25 PM

Exclusive: Windows 2000 & Windows NT
4 Source Code Leaks

Exclusive: Windows 2000 & Windows NT
4 Source Code Leaks 02/12/2004 03:32 PM

Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in
Windows XP Service Pack 2

Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in
Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/01/2004 11:37 PM

Direc t and Related Links for 'Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2'

“Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), now in Beta testing, includes the new Windows Firewall, previously known as the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). Windows Firewall is a stateful host-based firewall that drops all unsolicited incoming traffic that does not correspond to either traffic sent in response to a request of the computer (solicited traffic) or unsolicited traffic that has been specified as allowed (excepted traffic). Windows Firewall provides a level of protection from malicious users…

Inside Update.exe - The Package
Installer for Windows and Windows
Components

Inside Update.exe - The Package
Installer for Windows and Windows
Components 06/28/2004 11:47 AM

HotFix Watch: Windows Installer programs
do not run on Windows NT 4.0 clients

HotFix Watch: Windows Installer programs
do not run on Windows NT 4.0 clients 04/11/2004 10:43 AM

A Linux Island in a C:\ of Windows: Part
3, Playing in the Windows World

A Linux Island in a C:\ of Windows: Part
3, Playing in the Windows World 03/14/2005 05:25 PM
Now that your Linux VM is up, running and connected to the company network, it's time to move corporate work to the Linux side.

Windows XP Service Pack 2, Build 2138 on
Windows Update v5

Windows XP Service Pack 2, Build 2138 on
Windows Update v5 06/02/2004 08:28 AM

Using the Windows Firewall INF File in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

Using the Windows Firewall INF File in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 04/12/2004 08:44 AM

Web Hosting News: SWsoft Launches Plesk
7 for Windows; Leading Control Panel
Accelerates Microsoft Windows Hos

Web Hosting News: SWsoft Launches Plesk
7 for Windows; Leading Control Panel
Accelerates Microsoft Windows Hos 07/27/2004 02:25 PM
Web Host Directory Jul 27 2004 6:43PM GMT

Data Vision Thru-Glass Monitor Provides
Windows Through Windows

Data Vision Thru-Glass Monitor Provides
Windows Through Windows 07/06/2004 11:39 AM

A company called Data Vision has developed a new 15-inch LCD touchscreen called 'Thru-Glass' for retail stores that works through windows. The touch part works through windows, I mean, not just the light; that wouldn't be that impressive. Beyond that, it's pretty much just a regular screen, but it could be an interesting way to show off some of your products and answer simple questions even after the lights have been dimmed for the evening. For the £2,000 purchase price Data Vision will even install it for you, which is nice of them.
Read - Thru-Glass touchscreen computer [BIOS]

Bruce Sanderson's MVP Printing, Windows
2000, Windows XP

Bruce Sanderson's MVP Printing, Windows
2000, Windows XP 07/18/2004 12:04 PM

Windows XP Home Edition N, el Windows
sin Media Player

Windows XP Home Edition N, el Windows
sin Media Player 03/29/2005 04:32 AM

Windows 2000 & Windows NT 4 Source
Code Leaks

Windows 2000 & Windows NT 4 Source
Code Leaks 02/12/2004 05:03 PM

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