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WGA Antipiracy Mechanism Adapted to XP SP3

Microsoft has adapted the Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool to the third and last service pack for Windows XP.

Windows Genuine Advantage Validation process, the WGA Notifications component is now set up to integrate seamlessly not only with XP SP2 but also with Service Pack 3. While avoiding terminology such as "pirated" and "counterfeit," WGA Notifications will provide end users running Windows XP copies detected as non-genuine with the necessary information and assistance for them to get valid licenses for the operating system.

Microsoft has failed to reveal the changes, if any, implemented in the WGA Notifications update, but the WindowsXP-KB905474-ENU-x86.exe file has gone live on the Download Center on August 25, and in this context it is different from the WindowsXP-KB905474-ENU-x86-Standalone.exe release dating back to early 2007. The only visible difference is in terms of the supported operating systems where Windows XP SP2 is featured alongside XP SP3.

With the release of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP, Microsoft has adapted the installation process and activation mechanism of the platform to match that of Windows Vista. Not only are XP SP3 users installing the client no longer required to enter the product key during the deployment

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Written by ShaDow on August 27th, 2008 with no comments.
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How to Uninstall the Vista SP1

To Uninstall SP1 by using Programs and Features:

1. Open Control Panel, click Programs, and then click View Installed Updates.

2. In the Microsoft Windows list, right-click Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB936330), and then click Uninstall.

3. When prompted, restart the computer.

To Uninstall SP1 by using the Command Line:

1. Open an elevated Command Prompt window (click Start, type command in the StartSearch box, right-click CommandPrompt, and then click Run as administrator).

2. Run the following command (assuming that Windows6.0-KB936330.exe is in the C:\temp folder): C:\temp\Windows6.0-KB936330-X86.exe /x:C:\temp

3. To create a sandbox, type md .
4. To remove SP1, type start /w pkgmgr.exe /m:c:\temp\Windows6.0-KB936330-X86.cab /up /s:.
5. After Pkgmgr.exe completes, you will be prompted to restart the computer (unless you specified the /quiet command with Pkgmgr).

Source : Vistax64

Written by ShaDow on August 26th, 2008 with no comments.
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Windows Vista SP1 RTM or hotfix resolves DHCP IP address loss issues from “sleep or from hibernation” - KB956119

After you resume a Windows Vista-based DHCP client computer from sleep or from hibernation, the computer may lose its IP address. This problem may occur if there is more than one network interface on the computer, such as a real network interface and a virtual private network (VPN) interface.

Microsoft described the scenario reported by end users, revealing that it involves bridging a Vista-based DHCP machine with a remote VPN server via a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN connection. According to the software company, cutting off the connection, and then placing in and subsequently resuming the PC from sleep or hibernation modes, will result in Vista losing the DHPC IP.

“In this scenario, the computer loses the IP address that was assigned to it by the DHCP server. Instead, an Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) address, such as 169.254.0.1, is assigned to the client computer. Therefore, you cannot access some network resources,” Microsoft added.

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest SP1 for Windows Vista, or download supported hotfix from Microsoft.

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Written by ShaDow on August 20th, 2008 with no comments.
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Windows Vista Application Compatibility Update

Windows Vista Application Compatibility Update is a package of software updates that address common application compatibility issues in Windows Vista. When you try to install and run certain earlier games or applications in Windows Vista, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

The game, the application, or the firmware may not be installed correctly.
The game, the application, or the firmware may cause system instability.
The primary functions of the game, the application, or the firmware may not work correctly.

This update improves application compatibility in Windows Vista by using the following methods:

The update puts a hard block on the application. A hard block prevents an application that is incompatible with Windows Vista from running on the operating system.
The update puts a soft block on the application. A soft block provides notification when an application that is incompatible with Windows Vista starts to run.
The update improves the application’s functionality in Windows Vista.

Applications that will experience improved support after you install this update

This update improves support in Windows Vista for the following applications:

• IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore 3.00

• Rosetta Stone 2.1.3

• MS Encarta Standard 2007

• Family Feud Online

• Crystal Player Professional 1.97

• Photoshop 7.0.1

• Total Commander 6.55

• Sony

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Written by ShaDow on August 15th, 2008 with no comments.
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Latest 4 Security Updates for Windows Vista

Below are the 4 Latest Security Updates released for Windows Vista.Details about the updats and download links are given below:

Vulnerability in IPsec Policy Processing Could Allow Information Disclosure (953733) – Important

Download link: 32-bit | 64-bit

Vulnerabilities in Event System Could Allow Remote Code Execution (950974) – Important

Download link: 32-bit | 64-bit

Security Update for Outlook Express and Windows Mail (951066) – Important

Download link: 32-bit | 64-bit

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (953838) – Critical

Download link: 32-bit | 64-bit

Written by ShaDow on August 13th, 2008 with no comments.
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Fix Black Screen of Death for XP SP3 and Vista SP1 Upgrades

Microsoft has warned end users that performing Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 upgrades from copies of XP SP2 and Vista RTM, respectively, that have Onekey Recovery 5.0 installed will cause the operating systems to display a black screen following reboot. According to the Redmond company, the issue is generated by an incompatibility between the two service pack releases and Saming OneKey recovery software driver Safnt.sys.

This means that deploying SP1 on top of Vista RTM, or SP3 on top of XP SP2, with Onekey Recovery 5.0 also installed, will result in a black screen of death. Microsoft revealed that this scenario would happen whether the service pack upgrade is performed from Windows Update or through any other method. "This issue occurs when the computer contains Onekey recovery software that is earlier than version 5.1. If the computer uses the Onekey recovery software version 5.1 or later versions, this issue does not occur," the company revealed, explaining that "Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP SP2 are incompatible with Onekey Recovery 5.0."

Users affected by the problem can access updates from Microsoft that will help them deal with the incompatibility. There are releases available for both the 32-bit

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Written by ShaDow on August 10th, 2008 with no comments.
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