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By matthiew · Posted
Google are hyprocrites for signing this. They have been pulling the same dirty tactics as Microsoft, only they do it on Android and ChromeOS. -
By matthiew · Posted
In some countries the law has forced Microsoft to display a menu on a fresh install of Windows which asks which web browser you want and it will install that browser. This doesn't add any bloat to Windows. It simply an additional step when setting up a new PC. -
By matthiew · Posted
Chrome is also a first party browser on Android and ChromeOS. And on those systems, Google is pulling the same dirty tactics as Microsoft does on Windows. -
By hellowalkman · Posted
Unofficial script lets you install unreleased Windows 11 features without Microsoft Account by Sayan Sen Microsoft has been steadily evolving the Windows Insider Program over the years, introducing new channels and testing paths that allow enthusiasts to experience upcoming and yet-to-be-released Windows features (some interesting hidden ones too) before they reach the public. However, one long-standing requirement has remained largely unchanged as users are generally expected to enroll in the Program and with a Microsoft account. That's where a third-party tool called "OfflineInsiderEnroll" can help. OfflineInsiderEnroll is said to be a lightweight script that enables access to Windows Insider Program builds on systems that are not signed in with a Microsoft account. Essentially the tool configures the necessary Insider settings locally and hence allows users to select and switch between available preview channels while continuing to receive builds through the normal Windows Update channel. If you are wondering how it manages to do so, it is made possible by a Registry value known as TestFlags. When configured to"0x20", Windows stops communicating with Microsoft's online Insider enrollment services thus preventing locally configured Insider settings from being overwritten. This allows the script to apply its own channel configuration directly through the Registry as Windows Update does not verify whether a device has been officially enrolled in the Insider Program or not. Previously the utility has had already supported the traditional Insider branches including Dev, Beta, and Release Preview. However following Microsoft’s recent restructuring of its preview channels, the script has now been updated. The latest OfflineInsiderEnroll version, 2.6.6, adds support for the newly introduced Insider channel lineup. As such, users can now choose from several Experimental channels in addition to Beta and Release Preview options. The update also retains tools for refreshing the Insider cache, resetting Insider settings, and completely stopping Insider enrollment when needed. Keep in mind though that will need elevated privileges when running the script (run as Admin). You can get the latest version of OfflineInsiderEnroll from this page on its official GitHub repo. -
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The "Classic" Outlook has done that for a few years as well. The option to even change that is really hidden away too... It really shouldn't be hard to respect user defaults. Sadly we are the product now, not Outlook. To change in the Classic Outlook: File > Options > Advanced > change "Open hyperlinks from Outlook in"
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A-Patch for Windows Live Messenger
Visually Customize Messenger
A-Patch
Current Version: 1.3.0 RC1 (updated 30/1/2007)
Total Features: 71
Compatibility: Windows Live Messenger 8.0.0787, 8.0.0792, 8.0.0812, 8.1.0064, 8.1.0066, 8.1.0068, 8.1.0106, 8.1.0168 & 8.1.0178
Featuring a massive 71 options! A-Patch boasts a tremendous amount of customization to better your MSN Messenger experience, with even more planned!!
Latest News:
:: build 54
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0178
:: build 53
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0168 Public Beta
- Added: Remove Mobile Button to the Contact List options
:: build 52
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0106 Public Beta
- Fixed: Removing font button now does not disable the right-click "Change font" entry
:: build 49
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0068 Beta
- Re-added: Custom Games
- Re-added: Languages
:: build 48
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0066 Beta
- Improved: "Remove Advertisement" for the Contact List should (can't test it myself) now stop all videos/sounds from being downloaded/playing
- Note: Still no other languages added, I wasn't expecting a new build so soon
:: build 46
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0064 Beta
- Added: "Remove Toast Windows Live Logo"
- Added: "Remove Toast Messenger Title"
- Removed: "Remove Packs Button" (only for 8.1) as it was no longer needed
- Removed: "Show Idle Status" (only for 8.1) due to technical difficulties
- Removed: Multilingual options, they will be re-added in the next version, God-Willing
- Improved: "Remove Gleam Notifications" option by removing the whole column, pushing the buddy icon left
- Improved: "Remove Search Bar" option by also removing the space it took up
:: build 44
- Added compatibility support for Messenger 8.0.0812
- Added 5 extra languages including Dutch, Spanish, Swedish, Italian & Danish
:: build 37
- Added compatibility support for Messenger 8.0.0792.00
:: build 36
- Added compatibility support for Messenger 8.0.0787.00;
- Added "iK:Host" button to the Finish screen [thanks for the free hosting :)]
- Removed Add Games
:: build 33
- Return Feature: Disable MSN Spaces Contact Card Integration;
- Return Feature: Disable Song Links;
- Return Feature: Add Mess.be Games;
- Return Feature: Remove Billing Info Menus;
- New Feature: Remove Emoticons from Contact Nicknames;
- Change: Renamed "Remove Add Contact Bar" to "Remove Contact Manager Bar";
- New Feature: Move Contact Manager Bar to the Bottom;
- New Feature: Remove Extra Padding from the Contact Manager Bar;
- New Feature: Remove "Add a Contact" Button from the Contact Manager Bar;
- New Feature: Remove "Manage your contacts" Button from the Contact Manager Bar;
- New Feature: Remove Contact Search Field from the Contact Manager Bar;
- Fix: Removing the Contact Manager Bar also disables using the (now) invisible search field
:: build 32
- Added compatibility support for Messenger 8.0.0689.00_Branches;
- Expect some new features in the next build (33)
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Disclaimer:> Patching MSN Messenger infringes Microsoft's Terms of Use. Downloading and installing this software is your own rational choice and I am not responsible in any way.
[bHot features>:[/b]>
?b> Install WinAMP Plug-in for Now Playing feature;
?/b> Remove "says" text next to you and your contact's nickname in the message window (english only);
? Add Send Button to Handwriting Tab
This means that when you remove the ugly & bulky Send button from the Instant Message window, you can add it to the Handwriting Tab and still be able to send ink messages!!?? Remove To: Bar
Don't you already know who you're talking to? Why waste precious conversation space.. don't! Get rid of it now with A-Patch&>Current Featurees (updated 20/6/2006)
A-Patch has a tot>770 features!!
The current features for the latest >(8.0.07877) are as foll>[Contact List] - 330
Remove Windows Live Logo
Remove "Messenger" Title
Remove Display Picture Container
Remove Personal Message Bar
Remove E-mail Button
Remove Sharing Folders Button
Remove My Space Button
Remove Windows Live Today Button
Remove Make a Phone Call Button
Remove Yellow Information Bar
Change Display Picture Link
Remove Contacts Personal Message
Remove Toast Display Picture
Remove Gleam Notification
Remove Advertisement
Add Always On Top Button
Remove Search Bar
Remove Display Picture in Sign-In Window
Remove Bottom Links in Sign-In Window
Remove Windows Live ID Branding
Disable MSN Spaces Contact Card Integration
Remove Color Button
Disable Song Links
Remove Emoticons from Nicknames
Remove Mobile Button
Remove Contact Manager Bar
-- Move Contact Manager Bar to the Bottom
-- Remove Extra Padding from the Contact Manager Bar
-- Remove "Add a Contact" Button from the Contact Manager Bar
-- Remove "Manage your Contacts" Button from the Contact Manager Bar
-- Remove Contact Search Field from the Contact Manager >[instant Message] - 335
Remove Windows Live Logo
Remove Invite Button
Remove Send Files Button
Remove Web Cam Button
Remove Call Button
Remove Activities Button
Remove Games Button
Remove Block Button
Remove Color Button
Remove Search Button
Remove My Display Picture Container
Remove Font Button
Remove Emoticons Button
Remove Voice Clip Button
Remove Backgrounds Button
Remove Winks Button
Remove Packs Button
Remove Nudge Button
Remove What's Hot Section
Remove Formatting Toolbar Separator
Change Ink Tabs to Text
Remove Advertisement
Remove Contact's Personal Messange and E-mail (To: Bar)
Remove Web Cam Icon from Avatar/DP Containers
Remove Nudge Delay
Disable Nudge Shake
Remove Send Button
Add Send Button to Handwriting Tab
Add Custom Games
Remove Status Information Bar Remove "Get a Webcam" Link Add Always On Top Button
Remove User Is Writing Message
Remove Convert Tab
Remove "says" T>[Miscellaneous] - 6
Polygamy (Multi-MSN)
Show Idle Status
Shorten Status Info in Info Bar
Install WinAMP Plug-in for Now Playing feature (thanks to Shane at www.myplugins.info)
Remove Advertisement in Sharing Folders Window
Remove Billing Info Menus
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