Windows Update V5
Posted by Tom Warren on 05 September 2003 - 00:18 · 16 comments & 3051 views
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#1 Posted by JnCoKiLLa on 05 Sep 2003 - 01:12
- I just got mine also.....I wonder what else they got comin....
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#2 Posted by divertom15 on 05 Sep 2003 - 02:09
- So does this mean that is going to be one stop in the future for OS patches and Office patches i wont have to go to 2 different update sites?
If so then they should change the name to Microsoft update instead of Windows update eh..er...yeah -
#2.1 Posted by CoolShady2002 on 05 Sep 2003 - 02:53
- The following is from Program Info on betaplace:
Windows Update will offer patches for Windows, Office, SQL, and Exchange.
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#3 Posted by Coolme on 05 Sep 2003 - 03:22
- Why was it called V4 beta? I thought that the current Windowsupdate was v4
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#4 Posted by gameguy on 05 Sep 2003 - 04:37
QUOTE Important notes:
Pre-release software is distributed for testing purposes only. Installing patches from the pre-release site will not necessarily keep your computer secure and up to date.
To keep your computer secure and up to date, please visit the current Windows Update site at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.
DO NOT join this beta just because you think you'll get better fixes sooner. they will leak anyway most likely.-
#4.2 Posted by gameguy on 05 Sep 2003 - 05:23
- sure they do. neowin's even posted links to some of them. xp has a kernel rollup package that (to the best of my knowledge) is still in beta stage.
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#4.3 Posted by xStainDx on 05 Sep 2003 - 09:22
- no, its not beta, you can get it from Microsoft by calling them, there are no PRE-RELEASE Patches.
There are Released Patches.
And
Released Patches in which you need to call Microsoft for.
Patches do not undergo heavy regression testing, thats why SP's are much better.
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#5 Posted by tapnet on 05 Sep 2003 - 07:14
QUOTE Windows Update software & service will only be made available to machines running Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 and more recent Windows operating systems.
So wots happening to win98 and win ME my nan and granddad wont go on XP they think its evil so there stuck with windows 98-
#5.3 Posted by roadwarrior on 05 Sep 2003 - 11:40
QUOTE (#5.0) my nan and granddad wont go on XP they think its evil so there stuck with windows 98
Then at least get them updated to Windows 2000
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#6 Posted by phen!x on 05 Sep 2003 - 10:57
- I wonder how it will look
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#7 Posted by RusDzanmahmudov on 05 Sep 2003 - 12:09
- I know! It will be like the Windows Longhorn Alpha Style!
:lol:
We are currently planning for the Windows Update V5 Preview Program. As a current Windows Update V4 beta user, we hope you will consider participating in this new program.
The vision for Windows Update V5 is to provide an efficient and effective means to keep all Microsoft products secure and up to date with the latest patches, starting with Windows, Office, SQL, and Exchange.
The key to an effective pre-release program is having customers participate who are willing and able to install, exercise, and provide feedback on the product in a timely manner. Please carefully consider your willingness and ability to follow through on these commitments.
If you are selected as a Windows Update V5 beta user, you will be required to:
· Use releases through BetaPlace, an authenticated Web site
· Submit bug reports online
· Participate in private beta newsgroups
· Complete periodic surveys hosted on BetaPlace to obtain your input on various issues
Your eligibility for the program is based on the information we obtain from your nomination survey and space availability in the program.
If you are interested in participating, please use your .NET Passport account and the special Guest Account below to access a nomination survey on
Guest Account ID: WUV5Prev
What's New in This Release:
· The WBZ/WBC support has been removed! (At request of www.webshots.com)
· Support for Adobe 8BF filters: Image->Effects menu (PlugIn)
· Support for JPM format (JPEG2000/Part6, LuraDocument.jpm, PlugIn)
· Support for DDS format (Direct Draw Surface) (Formats PlugIn)
· Support for DXF format. PlugIn from: http://www.cadsofttools.com (Shareware)
· Support for DWG format (AutoCAD 13 or later, preview only)
· Simple saturation option added (Image->Enhance Colors and Batch mode)
· New options for GIF/ICO transparent saving (save dialog options)
· New edit menu: Create custom selection
· New advanced batch option: Add overlay text
· New batch scan option: Skip existing files
· The image selection can be moved using the right mouse button
· Expanded Copy/Move dialog (more folders)
· Option to set JPG Comment/IPTC for multiple files (from Thumbnails window)
· Option to set the cut color (Properties->Misc 3)
· Option to sort files in "Create multipage TIF" dialog
· Option to set the start image index in the slideshow dialog (double click)
· Option to enable/disable dithering for color reduction
· New option: "Properties->Misc. 1->Show TGA alpha color"
· Improved JPG lossless operations: Use as JPG cleaner possible
· New options for HTML export
· Change: PSP, CAM, SFW formats moved to FORMATS PlugIn
· Wallpaper save location changed (Folder: "Application data")
· Slideshow movement in now possible in automatic mode too (space/backspace ...)
· Improved SGI, TIF reading
· Improved command line option: /slideshow; Examples:
i_view32.exe /slideshow=folder
i_view32.exe /slideshow=folder*.jpg
· New command option: /aspectratio; Enable aspect ratio for /resize and /resample
· New command line option: /info=txtfile; Write image infos to text file
Example: i_view32 c:test.jpg /info=test.txt
Example: i_view32 c:*.jpg /info=jpgs.txt
· Most PlugIns are changed/updated, please install the newest versions
· Some minor bugs/features fixed/added (Filter Factory, RAW)