Overview

Install this update to continue using Windows Live Movie Maker Beta until 12/30/2009. The current version of Windows Live Movie Maker Beta will expire on 6/30/2009, and will stop functioning.

System Requirements

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7; Windows Vista

Windows Live Movie Maker Beta (14.0. 8064.206) must be installed.

Download here

Resources

Talking about The future of Windows Live Movie Maker
Movies on the Go with Windows Live Movie Maker BETA

 

If you are a current user of Virtual PC 2007 SP1, you will encounter compatibility issues on the Windows 7 Release Candidate. Not to worry, Microsoft has released a successor called Windows Virtual PC providing an enhanced level of compatibility for customers still running applications designed for Windows XP. Clubhouse member Auri Rahimzadeh recently did an in depth look at installing and using the technology here

"Windows Virtual PC provides the capability to run multiple Windows environments such as Windows XP Mode from your Windows 7 desktop. To download Windows Virtual PC and the Windows XP Mode environment, please follow the steps below. For information on how to set up Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode, check out Running Windows Virtual PC with Windows XP Mode in the Documentation section."

Download here

Resources:

In Depth: Installing and Running Windows 7’s “XP Mode”
More information about Windows XP Mode for Windows 7

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Microsoft today announced the availability of two major updates to Windows Vista and Office 2007 today.

Office 2007 SP2 download:

Overview

The 2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides customers with the latest updates to the 2007 Office suite (the products that are affected by this update are listed below). This download includes two types of fixes:

• Previously unreleased fixes that were made specifically for this service pack.
  • In addition to general product fixes, this includes improvements in stability, performance, and security.
  • You can find out more information in Knowledge Base Article 953195, where product-specific changes are described.
• All of the Public Updates, Security Updates, Cumulative Updates, and Hotfixes released through February 2009.

Before installing this service pack, you are strongly encouraged to read 953195, which describes some big improvements introduced by SP2, and also calls out some important information that you should be aware of before installing.

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System Requirements

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 3

Download Office 2007 SP2 here

Windows Vista SP2 availability:

Although Windows Vista SP2 has RTMed, it will not be immediately available until sometime in Q2 ‘09.

Today we are announcing the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. SP2 represents the latest step in Microsoft’s commitment to continuous improvement. It includes all updates that have been delivered since SP1, as well as support for new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards. 

As we have mentioned before, here are some of the key benefits of Windows Vista SP2:

• Windows Search 4.0 for faster and improved relevancy in searches
• Bluetooth 2.1 Feature Pack supporting the most recent specification for Bluetooth Technology
• Ability to record data on to Blu-Ray media natively in Windows Vista
• Adds Windows Connect Now (WCN) to simplify Wi-Fi Configuration
• Windows Vista SP2 enables the exFAT file system to support UTC timestamps, which allows correct file synchronization across time zones.

And since it comes with a single installer for both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, SP2 will be easy for IT Pros to manage, deploy, and support. For a complete overview of the changes introduced in SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, check out the notable changes document on TechNet.

You can learn more at the Windows Vista Team Blog here

 

Some great downloads for Windows 7 and Windows 64-bit users today:

Microsoft Office OneNote 64 Bite Print Driver:

Short version: I have a solution for those of you needing a 64 bit OS solution for printing to OneNote. Read on for details.

Well… it’s been a long time between posts. Without making excuses, suffice it to say we’ve been crazy busy working on the next release of OneNote. And given strong feedback about the 64 bit print driver issue, I decided to put what little spare time I had into trying to develop a 64 bit OS solution for printing to OneNote 2007 for you, rather than blogging.

So after spending some time over Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations and more than a few evenings coding I now have a solution you can download to enable you to print to OneNote 2007 from 64 bit Vista (and Windows 7 beta if you have it…).

You can see the details, download, installation and usage instructions for the XPS2OneNote 64 bit OneNote print driver solution on codeplex.

Learn more HERE

DAEMON Tools Lite Version 4.30.4 is released with Windows 7 Support

What’s new in this version:

• Windows 7 beta supporting (SPTD 1.58);
• Protected images creation: “Password” field on Disc Imaging dialog;
• Compressed images creation: “Compress” option on Disc Imaging dialog;
• “Image Catalog” item was moved to the first level of Main Menu;
• MDF-file type association option;
• Languages updates.

Bugs fixed:

• Devices speeds detection;
• Lite-ON DHXXXXX drives supporting;
• Large RAID volumes issue;
• Mounting B6T DVD images;
• Setup improving: Unicode supporting;
• Some minor interface bugs.

You could learn more about DAEMON Tools Lite Commercial 4.30.4 or download free version for personal and non-commercial use at Download section.

I think the only thing I have worry about before upgrading to Windows 7 RC is my Antivirus.

 

Some great downloads for Windows 7 and Windows 64-bit users today:

Microsoft Office OneNote 64 Bite Print Driver:

Short version: I have a solution for those of you needing a 64 bit OS solution for printing to OneNote. Read on for details.

Well… it’s been a long time between posts. Without making excuses, suffice it to say we’ve been crazy busy working on the next release of OneNote. And given strong feedback about the 64 bit print driver issue, I decided to put what little spare time I had into trying to develop a 64 bit OS solution for printing to OneNote 2007 for you, rather than blogging.

So after spending some time over Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations and more than a few evenings coding I now have a solution you can download to enable you to print to OneNote 2007 from 64 bit Vista (and Windows 7 beta if you have it…).

You can see the details, download, installation and usage instructions for the XPS2OneNote 64 bit OneNote print driver solution on codeplex.

Learn more HERE

DAEMON Tools Lite Version 4.30.4 is released with Windows 7 Support

What’s new in this version:

• Windows 7 beta supporting (SPTD 1.58);
• Protected images creation: “Password” field on Disc Imaging dialog;
• Compressed images creation: “Compress” option on Disc Imaging dialog;
• “Image Catalog” item was moved to the first level of Main Menu;
• MDF-file type association option;
• Languages updates.

Bugs fixed:

• Devices speeds detection;
• Lite-ON DHXXXXX drives supporting;
• Large RAID volumes issue;
• Mounting B6T DVD images;
• Setup improving: Unicode supporting;
• Some minor interface bugs.

You could learn more about DAEMON Tools Lite Commercial 4.30.4 or download free version for personal and non-commercial use at Download section.

I think the only thing I have worry about before upgrading to Windows 7 RC is my Antivirus.

 

Microsoft has released the The Windows Demo Toolkit Foundation Suite which makes it easier to demo Windows 7 to your customers or clients. This is very helpful if you are presenting to a small group or to your company regarding Windows 7 or you can use the toolkit as a starting point for demoing your own products and services. The toolkit includes demos for Consumers and Enterprises. Whether selling Windows OS, Windows Live, or related products and services, these demos give you a foundation to build your story!

The Windows Demo Toolkit is available in the form of an iso image which includes:

* Windows 7 Beta Ultimate (build 7000)
* Windows Live Wave 3
* Internet Explorer 8
* Office 2007 Ultimate
* Forefront Client Security
* Windows Automation Toolkit
* Application Compatibility Toolkit
* Click-through demos
* Pre-configured settings

The Windows Demo Toolkit will be available to Microsoft Certified or Gold Certified partners towards the end of April, but for now you can download it from Microsoft Connect by joining the Windows Demo Toolkit program.

The Windows Demo Toolkit Foundation Suite will be refreshed at major Windows 7 milestones.
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