Neowin News Feed for: Installation

Microsoft finally fixes one of the most annoying things about PowerShell on macOS

Usama Jawad — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:44:01 +0000

Mac users have been complaining about PowerShell headaches for years, and Microsoft is only now stepping in with a long-awaited fix. Read more...

You will soon have more control over games installed from the Microsoft Store

Usama Jawad — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:40:01 +0000

Microsoft is internally testing updates to the Xbox app on PC which would allow gamers more control over the games they have installed from the Microsoft Store and open the door to modding too. Read more...

Microsoft is forcibly installing the PC Health Check app on Windows 10 PCs

Usama Jawad — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:12:01 +0000

According to reports, Microsoft is forcibly installing the PC Health Check app on Windows 10 via Windows Update. The app provides diagnostics and info about whether your PC can update to Windows 11. Read more...

Microsoft is working with Apple to fix iCloud issues on Windows 10 October 2018 Update

Usama Jawad — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:08:01 +0000

A bug has been discovered in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, which prevents the installation of iCloud. While Microsoft and Apple resolve the issue, the update will not be offered to select users. Read more...

Windows 10 Mobile 10586.29 update gets pulled due to installation issues

Usama Jawad — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:10:01 +0000

With hundreds of users reporting problems while installing Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.29 on their Lumia 950 and 950 XL handsets, Microsoft has temporarily pulled the update as it works on a fix. Read more...

Microsoft accidentally allowed 200 devices to install cancelled Windows 10 Mobile build 10536

Andy Weir — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 06:58:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that around 200 devices were able to install Windows 10 Mobile build 10536, the Insider Preview release it cancelled last week after finding a show-stopping last-minute bug. Read more...

Inno Setup 5.5.6

Razvan Serea — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:22:01 +0000

Inno Setup is a free installer for Windows programs. First introduced in 1997, Inno Setup today rivals and even surpasses many commercial installers in feature set and stability. Read more...

How to: Create Windows 8.1 install media if you lost your install disk

Brad Sams — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 19:54:01 +0000

If you have an installation of Windows 8.1 and you need to re-install the OS but can't find your install media, Microsoft has made it very easy to create the contents you will need. Read more...

How big are Xbox One games? List reveals install sizes up to 43GB

Andy Weir — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:17:55 +0000

The Xbox One has 500GB of storage, but how quickly will that fill up? Details are emerging of just how large the console's launch titles are - ranging from a manageable 246MB up to a massive 43GB. Read more...

Man vexed by iOS 7; accuses Apple of ‘corporate thuggery', sues CEO

Andy Weir — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 18:41:18 +0000

Annoyed with iOS 7, and demanding removal of its install files from his device, a man has filed a claim against Apple CEO Tim Cook, accusing the company of "corporate thuggery" towards its customers. Read more...

Windows 8 beta installation images show minor changes

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:24:36 +0000

New screenshots of the installation process in the Windows 8 beta have emerged, showing some minor changes made my Microsoft to help users install their new operating system 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...

Cancelling WGA Installation sends a report to Microsoft

Steven Parker — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:39:01 +0000

The German computer magazine CT (English translation using google translate) analyzed the new WGA Notification that is installed during Windows Update. They decided to cancel the installation and immediately after doing so the firewall reported... Read more...

Windows Automated Installation Kit

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:45:43 +0000

The Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) is designed to help corporate IT professionals customize and deploy the Microsoft Windows Vista™ family of operation systems. By using Windows AIK, you can perform unattended Windows installations,... Read more...

Linux Group to Simplify Software Installation

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:05:57 +0000

The LSB (Linux Standard Base) project and its parent organization, the FSG (Free Standards Group), plan to ease the process, for both users and developers, to install an application on Linux. According to Ian Murdock,... Read more...

Dell offers factory installation for Vista

Tom Warren — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 20:15:41 +0000

Hardware giant Dell has responded to the launch of Microsoft's Windows Vista by offering factory installation to speed business adoption of the new operating system. Dell said its latest server and storage products,... Read more...

Exchange Server 2007 Beta 2 Installation Screenshots

Steven Parker — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:08:39 +0000

The Black Digital blog has posted an extensive screenshot review of the upcoming Exchange Server 2007 Beta. The images speak for themselves and there's very little comment on the whole process. It is however quite... Read more...

Nullsoft Installation System 2.18

Howard Thomson — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 11:25:39 +0000

NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is a professional open source system to create Windows installers. It is designed to be as small and flexible as possible and is therefore very suitable for internet distribution. Being... Read more...

eEye: Flaw found in IE, Outlook installation

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:56:40 +0000

A security flaw has been found in the default installation process for Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Outlook and Outlook Express, according to eEye Digital Security. A common thread with these applications is the potential for a... Read more...

Neowin Review: Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 1 - Installation

Sun, 21 Aug 2005 20:49:37 +0000

With the recent release of Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 1, we here at Neowin have decided to do a series of reviews about the upcoming operating system. This week we are looking at the installation... Read more...

Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) Beta Released

Steven Parker — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 10:33:49 +0000

The Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) is designed to help Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), system builders, and corporate IT professionals deploy Windows onto new hardware. The WAIK is a new set of deployment tools supporting... Read more...

Microsoft Codec Installation Package

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 12:24:53 +0000

This package is for network administrators who want to deliver support for the latest Windows Media Audio and Video codecs for enterprise computers running Windows Media Player 7.1, Windows Media Player for Windows XP, Windows... Read more...

IBM pursues software installation standard

Sat, 17 Jul 2004 16:17:36 +0000

IBM on Friday is unveiling technology intended to reduce complexity in software installation and packaging and has submitted it to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) for consideration as an industry standard. Dubbed Solution... Read more...

Codecs Installation Package for Windows Media Player 6.4

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 07 Jan 2004 09:35:56 +0000

Overview This package is for network administrators who wish to deliver support for the latest Windows Media Audio and Video codecs to their enterprise desktops running Windows Media Player 6.4. This... Read more...

Updating Drivers in a Slipstream Installation

Tom Warren — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 03:02:50 +0000

Thanks to Radish™ for the heads up on this story from Windows & .NET Magazine Now that references to Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows 2000 SP4 are appearing in... Read more...

WinXP Patch: Exchange2000 SMT installation

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 03 Apr 2003 15:04:56 +0000

Quick Info File Name: Exchange2000-KB815529-x86-ENU.exe - Download Size: 101 KB - Date Published: 4/2/2003 - Version: 06.00.00.4417 Overview This patch resolves problems that were found in the Exchange 2000 System... Read more...

Intel Chipset Installation Utility 4.30.1006

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 14 Jan 2003 17:28:29 +0000

The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility installs to the target system the Windows* INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. This is... Read more...

Intel Chipset Installation Utility 4.10.1012

Fri, 15 Nov 2002 06:36:10 +0000

Thanks to nekrosoft13 This utility allows the operating system to correctly identify the Intel chipset components and properly configure the system. The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility installs specific Windows INF files.... Read more...

MS02-035: SQL Server Installation Process May Leave Passwords on System

Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:11:03 +0000

When installing SQL Server 7.0 (including MSDE 1.0), SQL Server 2000, or a service pack for SQL Server 7.0 or SQL Server 2000, the information provided for the install process is collected and stored in... Read more...

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility v4.00.1013

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 06 Jun 2002 09:51:14 +0000

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility v4.00.1013 for windows 9X/ME/2000/XP This utility allows the operating system to correctly identify the Intel chipset components and properly configure the system. The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility... Read more...

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility v4.00.1009 Alpha

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 18 Apr 2002 08:55:46 +0000

The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility. It installs to the target system the Windows* INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. This is needed for the proper... Read more...

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 3.30.1010

Steven Parker — Wed, 06 Feb 2002 11:25:41 +0000

Thanks nekrosoft13 for this lil tidbit.. Intel has released a new chipsett software installation utility, this time at v3.30.1010 Supported Chipsets: (810/815/820/830/840/845/850/860) + Intel FWH (i82802), (430TX/440EX/440LX/440ZX/440BX/440DX/440MX), it supports... Read more...

Patch released to verify the installation of XP Hotfixes

Tue, 22 Jan 2002 10:45:51 +0000

Thanks to the fellas at Warp2Search for picking up on this release. :) Microsoft has released a command-line tool that easily enumerates all of the installed fixes by Microsoft Knowledge Base article number.... Read more...

PSX emu installation packs.

Marcel Klum — Sat, 08 Dec 2001 11:40:36 +0000

Noticed this over at vg-network For those getting started on the PSX emulation journey... PSX Fanatics now has emulator installation packs with everything one would need to get started (except the BIOS... Read more...

Nullsoft Installation System v1.666

Sat, 17 Nov 2001 05:26:50 +0000

Nullsoft Installation System is a pretty small, efficient, capable installation system for win32. What's new Fixed bug in add_string() which was causing section strings to get mangled. Added NSIS_SUPPORT_CODECALLBACKS... Read more...

Nullsoft Installation System v1.65

Steven Parker — Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:37:30 +0000

Nullsoft Installation System is a pretty small, efficient, capable installation system for win32. What's new Fixed bug in FileRead (thanks sir Dave and Hendri) Added $CMDLINE... Read more...

Windows XP Installation and Upgrade Overview

Steven Parker — Sun, 21 Oct 2001 20:04:59 +0000

Yep Paul Thurrot of Supersite for Windows is at it again. This time he has compiled a very handy article called: Windows XP Installation and Upgrade Overview. He has broken it down into 2 pieces,... Read more...

Windows Installation guide

Steven Parker — Fri, 12 Oct 2001 08:02:16 +0000

Thanks Julio of 3DSpotlight for this one. Installing a Microsoft OS is a relatively easy procedure for many, although for most others it seems like a fairly daunting task. 3D Spotlight's guide will... Read more...

Nullsoft Installation System v1.45

Steven Parker — Thu, 04 Oct 2001 13:32:10 +0000

Nullsoft Installation System is a pretty small, efficient, capable installation system for Win32. What's new? Made exehead explicitly call InitCommonControls() for potential XP bugfix. Fixed bug when you hit back... Read more...

Intel Chipset Installation Utility 3.20.1005

Steven Parker — Fri, 07 Sep 2001 13:54:48 +0000

Thanks Rancho, Warp2Search managed to get their hands on the latest Intel Chipset installation utility! The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility installs to the target system the Windows* INF files that outline to... Read more...