Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Release Candidate 1 (RC1) has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability. End user improvements include a streamlined interface, tabbed browsing, printing advances, improved search functionality, instant feeds (RSS), dynamic security protection, and more.
Downloads:
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It's been a while, you can finaly take that sigh of releif. Today Microsoft released build 5536 on Microsoft Connect.The last build released, 5472, was released over one and a half months ago. Build 5536 is a branch of the RC1 milestone, however it does not appear to be the final RC1 build.
The build weighs in at 2,643.66MB, and is currently only available in X86. It is not yet known when or if a X64 version will be released. So what's new? Performance in this build has been drasticly improved, with more stability and reliability. Some UI improvements here and there, including some new icons. And it also appears installation time has been dramatically reduced.
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Windows Live Essentials Beta testing began with the registration method is connect.microsoft.com, with a full invitation. On the Windows Live Essentials, please go above read :).
We 'd like to tell you about a new beta program, Windows Live ® Essentials.
Windows Live is a new wave of online services-including e-mail and instant messaging. and security- designed to work together as a seamless whole. Windows Live Essentials is a simple way to get a set of these services in one easy download. It 'll also give you Windows Live Dashboard. which offers a handy view of what services you already have and what new ones are available.
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Microsoft Corp. has quietly added video search to its Windows Live search engine. The new feature, which is in beta form, allows users to type in search terms and find video clips related to those terms. Users can test the new service .
Results are displayed with a still photo of the video, and a brief description of the contents of the video.
Windows Live video search service:
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Windows Live Messenger 8.1 is an update to version 8.0 that contain key bug fixes as well as a few new features.
What are the new features?
Improved Vista Compatibility New Personal Expressions UI (Winks and Emoticon menus, etc) New Personal Status Message options A new branding platform Improved re-authentication at sign in Roaming display pictures New platform architecture in key areas such as automatic updates and object store (where your personalized data is kept on your computer)
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Mozilla Firefox project (formerly Firebird, which was formerly Phoenix) is a redesign of Mozilla's browser component, written using the XUL user interface language and designed to be cross-platform.
Mozilla Firefox is a small, fast and very easy to use browser that offers many advantages over other web browsers, such as the ability to block pop-up windows and the tabbed browsing.
Download: Mozilla Firefox 2.0 Beta 2 RC1  Windows (5.63 MB)
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Avira AntiVir Personal Edition offers effective protection against computer viruses for the individual and private use on a single PC-workstation. It detects and removes viruses and includes an Internet-Update Wizard for easy updating. The built in resident Virus Guard serves to monitor file movements automatically, for example when downloading files from the Internet. Heuristic scanning protection protects against previously unknown macro viruses.
Download: Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic 7.00.00.47 98/ME
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Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based PCs an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full- color graphics, 3D animation, video and rich audio.
DirectX 9.0 includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX 9.0 APIs.
DirectX 9.0 End-User Runtime setup minimizes the download size but requires an internet connection during setup.
The DirectX 9.0 Redist is available for download for those users that do not have an internet connection available during installation or Setup ha ... more

BitDefender provides security solutions to satisfy the protection requirements of today's computing environment, delivering effective threat management to over 41 million home and corporate users in more than 200 countries.BitDefender Internet Security 10 covers all the security needs of an Internet-connected family. It provides essential protection against viruses, spyware, spam, scams, phishing attempts, intruders and objectionable web content.BitDefender 10 is designed to place as little burden as possible on its users and on the host system, while providing state-of-the-art defense against current Internet threats.
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Viruses and spyware are evolving faster than ever. New types of spam appear every day. Hackers are always searching for new machines to attack and control.Internet users worldwide choose Kaspersky Lab's antivirus, antihacker, antispam, and antispyware software products for their leading detection rates, timely virus analysis, and quality services.
Products details:
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 6.0 combines reactive antivirus detection with the latest proactive technologies to provide your computer with solid and de ... more

AVG Free Edition is the well-known anti-virus protection tool. AVG Free is available free-of-charge to home users for the life of the product! Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high-level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy-to-use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements).
Changes in AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.5 for Windows build 441:
Improvements
* Improved some droppers and polymorphic virus detection
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Firefox is a free, open-source web browser for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X and is based on the Mozilla codebase. It is small, fast and easy to use, and offers many advantages over Internet Explorer, such as the ability to block pop-up windows. ... more

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.

IntelliType Pro software enables you to customize the uniq ... more

This is Windows Live Messenger version 2009 aka Windows Live Messenger 9, the latest version of Windows Live Messenger from Microsoft. WLM, right now, is in beta stage, so ONLY beta testers will be able to sign in!
Today, shortly after 0 AM, the latest Windows Live Messenger Build has been leaked. This Build features WPF effects and has a well designed User Interface
Install Instuctions:
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With the Windows Live Wave 3 beta due to start today, we thought we’d provide our readers with a small headstart on the rest of the world. Here’s the download links for the new Wave 3 suite of applications, including Messenger v9, Windows Live Movie Maker, Mail with Calendar synchronisation, Writer, Photo Gallery, Family Safety and the Outlook Connector. ... more