I don’t see anything critical since the last round of updates but there are “important” updates available. What you get depends on what OS you are running.
Computer News
Time To Run Windows Update
There are compatibility updates for Windows 2K3, 2K8, and Seven.
(As of this writing Windows 7 SP1 RC is listed in Microsoft downloads but resolves to a dead link. Should be out later?) *edit – It is now out. See post above.
Time To Run Windows Update
Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.2498.0
Download MSE 1.0.2498.0 or open the program and go to Help > Upgrade Microsoft Security Essentials (this method sometimes isn’t current).
Windows Live Essentials 2011
Windows Live Essentials 2011 has been released. The best way to get it is from the web installer on this page. Offline installer is here. (source: Neowin)
Although I know some folks will find this app useful I have no interest in it. Anyone using this please let me know what you think of it.
BTW – Not available for XP.
*Update. Microsoft just put download links in the Microsoft Download Center, including links to individual apps:
Windows Live Essentials 2011
(note – The full download and web installer allow you to choose what you do or do not want to install.)
Windows Live Messenger 2011
Windows Live Photo Gallery and Movie Maker 2011
Windows Live Writer 2011
Windows Live Family Safety 2011
Windows Live Mail 2011
Windows Live Sign-in Assistant
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Disk Partitioning
I get a lot of questions on disk partitioning, or more specifically, how I partition my disks. This post is meant to clarify any questions on the matter.
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Time To Run Windows Update
Updates available for XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, Seven, Office 2K3-2K7.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for September 2010
Time To Run Windows Update
Updates available for XP-7 that address the DLL preloading vulnerability.
Time To Run Windows Update
Microsoft has released a whole lot of patches for XP – Seven, Office, MSWorks…