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Microsoft discontinuing OneCare, will deliver free security offering instead

Finally. This is exactly what I said Microsoft should be when it announced that it would actually charge consumers to fix the security problems with Windows. No more : To address the growing need for a PC security solution tailored to the demands of emerging markets, smaller PC form factors and rapid...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 11-18-2008
Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable v2.0

Typically, you get this with a new game, but if you’re curious about the new Games for Windows LIVE, here you go. Brief Description Redistributable package for Games for Windows - LIVE v2.0. Upgrades the version of Games for Windows - LIVE on a user's machine to version 2.0. Now, if I could just...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 11-14-2008
Bad user interface, part 37

I walked up to my laptop and saw this bit of OneCare-like stupidity: Here's the thing. If you’re going to perform background tasks, do it in the background. Obviously. And God help you if you pop-up a dialog later to inform me that whatever you were doing completed successfully. Put simply, let me...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 10-31-2008
Office 2007 Filter Pack for Windows Desktop Search

This one looks interesting : It basically lets Windows Desktop Search (part of Windows Vista, and XP when updated) index the contents of Microsoft Office documents: Brief Description This download will install and register IFilters with the Microsoft Windows Indexing Service. These IFilters are used...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 10-21-2008
How to set up a new PC in one easy session

Ed Bott takes on the task of starting off fresh with a new PC and, always, offers up some great advice. This is one to file away for that eventual do-over. Over the years, I’ve done this process dozens of times for business clients, family members, friends, and neighbors. I’ve got the process down to...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 09-23-2008
VirtualBox

I must somewhat sheepishly admit that I'd never heard of Sun's VirtualBox virtualization solution, but a few people recommended it today on Twitter so I thought I'd give it a look. What I see looks promising. On Windows (client), there are two traditional virtualization solutions that most...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 09-05-2008
Microsoft AutoCollage 2008

This one is just cool : What is AutoCollage? Photo collages celebrate important events and themes in our lives. Pick a folder, press a button, and in a few minutes AutoCollage presents you with a unique memento to print or email to your family and friends. Try it now! Download AutoCollage 2008 now and...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 09-04-2008
SyncToy v2.0

I've been using and recommending SyncToy 2.0 Beta for a while now, but I just noticed it went final a few weeks back: Brief Description SyncToy helps you copy, move, rename, and delete files between folders and computers quickly and easily. Overview SyncToy 2.0 for Windows is available as a free...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-28-2008
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 Now Available

The IE Blog reports on the long-awaited Beta 2 release of IE 8 : We’re excited to release IE8 Beta 2 today for public download. You can find it at http://www.microsoft.com/ie8 . Please try it out! You’ll find versions for 32- and 64-bit editions of Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-27-2008
Microsoft updates WGA Notifications in XP to match experience in Vista

From Microsoft: Microsoft will be releasing an update to WGA Notifications in Windows XP. The worldwide roll-out will begin this week and will continue over the next few months. As you know, helping customers identify and buy genuine copies of Windows and avoid pirated software are top priorities for...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-26-2008

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