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Last chance: Prompt Engineering Using ChatGPT eBook (worth $49.99) now free

Sponsored — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:00:01 +0000

This book is designed for mastering prompt engineering in artificial intelligence, focusing on ChatGPT, GPT-4, and GPT plug-ins. Read more...

Patch Tuesday: Five critical for August 2009

Andrew Lyle — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:50:52 +0000

Microsoft has issued an advanced security bulletin for August 2009 with five of the nine bulletins marked as "critical" and four are labelled as "important". These five critical patches are to patch remote code execution... Read more...

Family Pack deal coming to Windows 7 Home Premium

Sam Symons — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:49:48 +0000

The pre-ordering deal for Windows 7 has been going on for a little while now, but there was still a few whispers flying around that there would be a family pack type deal coming for... Read more...

Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 revealed

Sam Symons — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:50:36 +0000

One of the features that was initially shown off about Windows 7 was the touch capability; that talk seems to have died down lately, amongst the beta and RC releases, but an announcement today has... Read more...

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. to get new expansion, new sequel

Sam Symons — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:35:18 +0000

The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series has so far seen two editions, featuring a post apocalyptic landscape in which many people are trying to survive day to day life. Unfortunately, the most recent installment was received poorly, due... Read more...

Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 coming this month

Sam Symons — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:40:28 +0000

Many people have been discussing of late the next version of Microsoft Office, aptly codenamed 'Office 14', so much that they may have forgotten that Microsoft is still looking after its current generation products. That's... Read more...

Christmas Emoticon Pack for Messenger from MSN Italy

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:30:34 +0000

MSN Italy has released an emoticon Xmas pack for Windows Live Messenger. They've bundled 10 animated emoticons of Santa and Rudolph into an easy auto-installer. Click on Scarica Gratis Le Emoticon Natalizie to download the... Read more...

Google gets rid of StarOffice from pack download

Damien Reynolds — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:35:16 +0000

Everyone needs an Office Product on their computer and when Google added StarOffice to their free Google Pack it was a good move but in the last few weeks they have quietly, without any word,... Read more...

The 3rd feature pack for Vista is arriving...

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:28:18 +0000

Microsoft will release a new Windows Feature Pack for Storage which contains 3 technologies: Active Storage Platform: enables the Windows platform to restrict access to portable devices (such as a USB Flash Device)... Read more...

Microsoft Releases Windows Home Server Power Pack 1

Christopher Vendemio — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:12:36 +0000

Microsoft has just released Power Pack 1 for their Windows Home Server software. Similar to a service pack for other versions of Windows, the Power Pack includes a number of bug fixes and improvements designed... Read more...

Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 Public Beta

Tom Warren — Thu, 22 May 2008 07:50:46 +0000

Microsoft has detailed its plans to release a public beta of its Windows Home Server Power Pack. The update will include a fix for the data corruption issues that have plagued the OS since its... Read more...

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Available

Steven Parker — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:32:10 +0000

digg_url = "https://www.neowin.net/news/main/08/05/07/windows-xp-service-pack-3-network-installation-available"; Microsoft has finally made the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers available from Microsoft Downloads. The x86 version clocks in at 316.4 MB... Read more...

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release to Web (RTW) Delayed!

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:46:37 +0000

In the last few days, we have uncovered a compatibility issue between Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) and SP3 both Windows XP and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). In order to make sure... Read more...

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Timeline Update

Steven Parker — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:58:58 +0000

The build number for the final version of SP3 is 5512. Nick MacKechnie: Windows XP SP3 has been released to manufacturing as of April 21st (US Time) with the release to web planned for April... Read more...

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Released to Manufacturing

Steven Parker — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:37:12 +0000

As expected and reported by Neowin last week, Microsoft, via Chris Keroack the Windows XP SP3 Release Manager for the Windows Serviceability team, has announced the release of Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 to... Read more...

Microsoft releases first Windows Vista Feature Pack

Steven Parker — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:04:33 +0000

From istartedsomething.com: So I guess this is what you call teaching an old dog new tricks. A couple of days ago Microsoft released a new update for Windows Vista that adds additional wireless support and... Read more...

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 in the Wild

Doug Bemis — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:59:44 +0000

By now many of you may have seen reports of Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 in the wild. For a while, it was merely speculation (and several good hints) towards Release Candidate Refresh 2... Read more...

Performance Results Mixed with Vista Service Pack 1

Steven Parker — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:49:48 +0000

Files copied faster in our initial tests, but other performance was slightly slower with the SP1 installed. Microsoft's newly released Service Pack 1 may solve some of the performance glitches that have annoyed... Read more...

Love Family Pack - Free Windows Live Messenger Emoticons

Steven Parker — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:04:58 +0000

With Valentines day fast approaching, what could be more fun that chatting up the one you love with a new set of Live Messenger emoticons? I know the Neowin staff will find this to be... Read more...

Closer Look: Beta Windows Vista Service Pack 1

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:23:35 +0000

With dissatisfaction over the Vista operating system persistent, can Microsoft right the OS's wrongs with its upcoming Vista service pack? Microsoft made the latest beta of Vista SP1 available to the public earlier this month,... Read more...

Security Update for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC0

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:24:04 +0000

KB941644 A security issue has been identified in TCPIP that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from... Read more...

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:04:17 +0000

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 provides cumulative roll-up updates for customer reported issues found after the release of Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. In addition, this release provides security improvements, and prerequisite feature support... Read more...

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:58:55 +0000

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 1 provides cumulative roll-up updates for customer reported issues found after the release of Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0. In addition, this release provides security improvements, and prerequisite feature support... Read more...

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 (x86)

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:07:35 +0000

Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack live - on Live!

Todd Tanner — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:12:27 +0000

The Heroic map pack contains three new maps, each presenting a totally different play style. Standoff's symmetrical valley, with its entrenched bases and fields of boulders is ideal for mid-sized objective and Slayer game types,... Read more...

Office 2007 Service Pack 1 Release to Web Tuesday 11th Dec

Steven Parker — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:19:51 +0000

Next Tuesday, December 11th 2007, the Office System team here at Microsoft expects to announce the availability for download of the 2007 Microsoft® Office System Service Pack 1 (SP1). This is sooner than previously... Read more...

First Halo 3 Map Pack Arrives December 11

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:25:24 +0000

Beginning December 11, three new multiplayer maps will be available for players of Bungie's Halo 3 (X360). Titled the Heroic Map Pack, its three maps--Foundry, Rat's Nest, and Standoff--will be downloadable from the online Xbox... Read more...

Microsoft in slip-up over Vista service pack

Steven Parker — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 09:56:57 +0000

For a brief time Friday, it looked as if developers were going to be able to get their hands on a test version of the first Vista service pack, which is due for final release... Read more...

Microsoft® OneNote & Project 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:34:45 +0000

Microsoft® Office Project® 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) represents a major evolution in security for Project 2003. It further hardens Project against potential attacks and other security threats. This service pack also includes fixes that... Read more...

Microsoft® Office Visio® 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:33:47 +0000

Microsoft® Office Visio® 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) represents a major evolution in security for Visio 2003. It further hardens Visio against potential attacks and other security threats. This service pack also includes fixes that... Read more...

Microsoft® Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:33:22 +0000

Microsoft® Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) represents a major evolution in security for Office 2003. It further hardens the Office suite against potential attacks and other security threats. This service pack also includes fixes... Read more...

Microsoft® Project Server 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:32:33 +0000

Microsoft® Office Project Server® 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) represents a major evolution in security for Project Server 2003. It further hardens Project Server against potential attacks and other security threats. This service pack also... Read more...

A Pack of Urine Powered Batteries Please..

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:58:04 +0000

I think the next time you need the toilet you should get some of these unique batteries, your be wasting a good source of free energy. In 2005, Scientists in Singapore developed a battery powered... Read more...

Microsoft: Vista service pack coming in '08

Steven Parker — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:13:15 +0000

Now is the time and the time is now: let's talk about Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). Much has been made of what will or will not be included in SP1 and when it... Read more...

Microsoft Seeks Feedback For Office Service Pack

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:34:16 +0000

Microsoft on Thursday released an evaluation of the Office 2007 System Service Pack 1 to software testers in its Technology Adoption Program (TAP). Microsoft will be accepting feedback from testers for about 30 days, according... Read more...

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2c Release

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:31:20 +0000

Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2c has released to manufacturing and will be available to system builders in September 2007. Critical Action Item: System builders who use imaging must create new Windows... Read more...

Microsoft Plans Tougher Action Pack Requirements

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:47:45 +0000

Microsoft later this year plans to raise the bar on a popular software trial program in response to reports that some partners have been illegally selling its software. The Action Pack allows Microsoft's Registered level... Read more...

Vista Performance and Reliability Pack Unofficial Release

Steven Parker — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:34:43 +0000

Thanks Nekrosoft for the news on this major update to Windows Vista that should for most of us improve the speed and reliability of Windows Vista significantly! Please note: These fixes break all current... Read more...

No Public Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Beta anytime soon

Steven Parker — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:54:15 +0000

Microsoft asked us to inform you on the current state of Windows Vista SP1 beta: "There will be a Windows Vista service pack and our current expectation is that a beta will be made available... Read more...

Novell offers Linux service pack

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:47:42 +0000

Looking to bolster Linux in enterprise environments, Novell is offering its first service pack for Suse Linux Enterprise 10, with capabilities for new quad-core processors. The company also announced Monday commercial availability plans for Suse... Read more...