Category: Microsoft

Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center v2.2.173

Mouse and Keyboard Center helps you personalize and customize how you work on your PC

  • Tailor your mouse and keyboard to meet your unique needs and work style.
  • Modify your mouse and keyboard settings to make it easier to use the unique features of most PC apps.

Win Toolkit v1.4.1.27

Win Toolkit (formerly Windows 7 Toolkit) is a lightweight and easy to use application that was created in order to help you customize your Windows installation!

With this tool you can integrate Addons, Drivers, Gadgets, Language packs, Modified Files, Theme Packs, Tweaks, Silent Installers, Updates. You can also remove features such as Windows Media Player and customize Windows default services state. Win Toolkit also comes with extra tools which helps you convert files, make ISOs, download the latest updates (thanks to SoLoR), and completely customize your images to tailor your Windows installation disk to your exact needs.

Microsoft Windows Sysinternals Suite Build 2013-06-04

The Sysinternals web site was created in 1996 by Mark Russinovich and Bryce Cogswell to host their advanced system utilities and technical information. Microsoft acquired Sysinternals in July, 2006. Whether you’re an IT Pro or a developer, you’ll find Sysinternals utilities to help you manage, troubleshoot and diagnose your Windows systems and applications. If you have a question about a tool or how to use them, please visit the Sysinternals Forum for answers and help from other users and our moderators.

Microsoft Windows Live Essentials 2012 v16.4.3508.0205

Windows Live Messenger combines the best IM with connections to your social networks, so you stay in touch with the people who matter most to you. Share photos and personal videos while you chat, video chat in high definition or send video messages to friends. You can also play games with friends and express yourself with emoticons or a display picture that changes with your mood.

Microsoft Silverlight v5.1.20125.0 RTW – Final

Silverlight enables companies to design, develop, and deliver powerful applications and experiences for the web. It’s a browser plug-in that works with Mac OS, Windows, Linux, and devices. Best of all, it’s free, only 4MBs, and installs in ten seconds.

Skype v6.1.0.129 and Business v6.1.32.129

Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet.

Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users. Everyday, people everywhere also use Skype to make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles.

Microsoft IntelliType v8.20.469.0 Pro – Microsoft’s Keyboard Software Drivers

IntelliType Pro software enables you to customize the unique features of your Microsoft® keyboard to fit your needs. With IntelliType Pro software, you can reassign many of the keys to open a program, file, or Web page, or to perform commands, such as Find, Show Desktop, or other application-specific functions. You can disable keys you sometimes press accidentally, like CAPS LOCK, and modify keyboard settings, such as updated horizontal scrolling and zoom slider performance. IntelliType Pro software even offers extended application support, as well as biometrics support for advanced identity management. If you have a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard, you will need to have Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed.

Microsoft IntelliPoint v8.20.468.0 – Microsoft’s Mouse Software Drivers

IntelliPoint software enables you to customize the unique features of your Microsoft® mouse to fit your needs. With IntelliPoint mouse software, you can reassign each mouse button — including the wheel button — to perform a command or keyboard shortcut, like Undo, Close, or an application-specific function. You can also modify mouse settings, such as pointer speed and updated horizontal scrolling. IntelliPoint 6.1 even offers biometrics support for advanced identity management. If you have a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard, you will need to have Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed.

Windows 8 USB Installer Maker v1.0.23.12 by Vhanla

This is a utility that will help you make a bootable USB Pendrive of Windows 8 installer using its ISO DVD image.

Microsoft Windows 7/8 USB/DVD Download Tool

When you choose to download most software from the Microsoft Store, you have the option of using Download Manager or downloading from your browser. However, when you purchase Microsoft Windows 7 from Microsoft Store, you have an additional choice to make: whether to download a collection of compressed files or to download an ISO file. An ISO file combines all the Windows 7 installation files into a single uncompressed file.

Zune v4.8

If you have Windows Phone 7, Zune Music + Video lets you take all your favorite entertainment wherever you go.

Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview Build 8400

Windows 8 is the codename for the upcoming new operating system of Microsoft Windows that follows Windows 7. It features a new Metro-style interface that was designed for touchscreen, mouse, keyboard, and pen input. It also adds support for the ARM processor architecture in addition to the previously supported x86 microprocessors from Intel and AMD. Its server counterpart is codenamed Windows Server 8. The Windows 8 is designed to be the first Windows client to support systems on a chip (SoC) architectures, including ARM, and since it will be pre-installed on a range of next generation devices, it will also feature Metro, a NUI + GUI interface on the surface combined with a new application platform under-the-hood designed to enable the creation of immersive experiences.

Microsoft Fix It Portable v3.5.0.41

Imagine having an application, a tool that troubleshoots your computer’s hardware and software problems with a click of a mouse… Just as a computer expert would troubleshoot any computer problem easily.

Microsoft Visual Studio 11 Ultimate Beta

Visual Studio 11 Ultimate Beta provides a complete development solution of tools and server infrastructure that simplifies the entire application development process. You can deliver business results by using productive, predictable, and customizable processes, and increase transparency and traceability throughout the lifecycle by using detailed analytics. Whether you are creating new solutions or enhancing existing applications, you can use the powerful prototyping, architecture, and development tools to bring your vision to life. And you can target the cloud and an increasing number of other platforms, and you can take full advantage of parallel computing and other cutting-edge technologies. You can also use the advanced collaboration features to increase team productivity and the integrated testing and debugging tools to find and fix bugs quickly. In short, you can create innovative, high-quality solutions even as you drive down the cost of development.

Microsoft Windows Server 8 Beta

Windows Server is the leading server operating system that powers many of the worlds’ largest datacenters, enables small businesses around the world, and delivers value to organizations of all sizes in between. Building on this legacy, Windows Server 8 delivers hundreds of new features and enhancements for transforming virtualization and cloud computing to help you reduce IT costs and deliver more business value. Within Windows Server 8 you will find exciting innovations in areas of virtualization, networking, storage, user experience, and a transition to Windows PowerShell to take scripting to a whole new level. The next release of Windows Server, Windows Server 8, offers businesses and hosting providers a scalable, dynamic, and multitenant-aware, cloud-optimized infrastructure. It securely connects across premises and allows IT Professionals to respond to business needs faster and more efficiently.

Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Windows 8 is the codename for the upcoming new operating system of Microsoft Windows that follows Windows 7. It features a new Metro-style interface that was designed for touchscreen, mouse, keyboard, and pen input. It also adds support for the ARM processor architecture in addition to the previously supported x86 microprocessors from Intel and AMD. Its server counterpart is codenamed Windows Server 8. The Windows 8 is designed to be the first Windows client to support systems on a chip (SoC) architectures, including ARM, and since it will be pre-installed on a range of next generation devices, it will also feature Metro, a NUI + GUI interface on the surface combined with a new application platform under-the-hood designed to enable the creation of immersive experiences.

DOSBox v0.74

DOSBox is a DOS-emulator that uses the SDL-library which makes DOSBox very easy to port to different platforms. DOSBox has already been ported to many different platforms, such as Windows, BeOS, Linux, MacOS X…

DOSBox also emulates CPU:286/386 realmode/protected mode, Directory FileSystem/XMS/EMS, Tandy/Hercules/CGA/EGA/VGA/VESA graphics, a SoundBlaster/Gravis Ultra Sound card for excellent sound compatibility with older games…

You can “re-live” the good old days with the help of DOSBox, it can run plenty of the old classics that don’t run on your new computer!

DOSBox is totally free of charge and OpenSource.

Microsoft Windows 8 Developer Preview Build 8102 M3

The Windows Developer Preview is a pre-beta version of Windows 8 for developers. These downloads include prerelease software that may change without notice. The software is provided as is, and you bear the risk of using it. It may not be stable, operate correctly or work the way the final version of the software will. It should not be used in a production environment. The features and functionality in the pre-release software may not appear in the final version. Some product features and functionality may require advanced or additional hardware, or installation of other software. Windows 8 is designed to be the first Windows client to support systems on a chip (SoC) architectures, including ARM, and since it will be pre-installed on a range of next generation devices, it will also feature Metro, a NUI + GUI interface on the surface combined with a new application platform under-the-hood designed to enable the creation of immersive experiences.

Microsoft Wishes Linux a Happy 20th Birthday

An animation that Microsoft made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Linux kernel was shown this morning during Linux Foundation executive director Jim Zemlin’s opening keynote at LinuxCon. The video comically depicts the rivalry between Linux and Windows, but concludes with the suggestion that peaceful coexistence is possible.

Microsoft sends an IE9 cupcake to Mozilla for shipping Firefox 6

Microsoft sent Mozilla a congratulatory cupcake on Tuesday for shipping Firefox 6.

The software giant continued its tradition of sending cakes to Mozilla by shipping an Internet Explorer 9 cupcake to the team. Mozilla shipped Firefox 3 in 2008 and the Internet Explorer team sent a cake, Microsoft also sent a cake to Mozilla in March after they shipped Firefox 4. Microsoft then shipped a smaller cupcake to Mozilla in June after the company shipped Firefox 5.

Internet Explorer turns 16 years old

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser turns 16 years old today.

The software giant originally launched Internet Explorer 1 on August 16, 1995. Microsoft licensed the Spyglass Mosaic browser for $2 million and modified it to create Internet Explorer. The two firms later settled an auditing dispute for $8 million in 1997 and Internet Explorer 7, released in 2006, was the first version without any Mosaic code. Microsoft’s Internet Explorer market share rose alongside the adoption of its Windows operating system on personal computers worldwide. The United States Department of Justice prosecuted Microsoft in 1998 accusing the company of bundling Internet Explorer with Windows to restrict competing web browsers such as Netscape Navigator.

3 Things You Should Know About Your Windows 7 Firewall

There are a few things however, you should be aware of when you are using the Windows 7 Firewall. While outlining a few important points, this article will introduce you to the basic features of the Windows 7 Firewall, and you will learn how to easily customize its behavior.

Windows XP finally used by less than half of Internet users

In 2001, Microsoft launched Windows XP, the latest version of its Windows operating system. The OS launched at a time when the PC was at its peak in terms of sales for both consumers and businesses and it didn’t take long for the majority of PCs to have Windows XP running things inside. Microsoft took six years before it released its successor, Windows Vista. However Vista had lots of launch bugs and driver issues and as a result not as many people decided to take the plunge to upgrade. It took the release of Windows 7 to finally eat into Windows XP’s market share.

Microsoft Small Basic v1.0

Microsoft Small Basic is a project that is aimed at making computer programming accessible to beginners. The project comprises a simple programming language that gathers inspiration from the original BASIC programming language; a modern and attractive programming environment; and rich, extensible libraries. Together they make programming fun for kids and adults alike.

Automatically diagnose and fix common problems with Windows Update

Many times Windows users face problems while using Windows Update. They receive strange error messages while downloading or installing updates via Windows Update.

To fix all these annoying problems, Microsoft has released Fixit which will automatically diagnose and fix common problems with Windows Update.