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May 4, 2008
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How to Install and Use Windows Vista Ultimate Extras Sound Schemes (Pearl and Glass) in XP

Windows Vista Ultimate Extras gives away two free sound schemes for Windows Vista Ultimate customers who can download and install the sound packages from Windows Update. The sound scheme package of either Ultimate Extras Pearl or Ultimate Extras Glass, when enable, customize and change the sound and notification tune that Windows plays when user performs a task and an event happens in Windows and supported application programs.
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May 3, 2008
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Windows XP SP3 with Service Pack 3 Full Installation CD ISO Image Relased on MSDN/TechNet

Windows XP SP3Although Microsoft is delaying the distribution of Windows XP SP3 RTW (Release to Web) on Windows Update and Microsoft Download Center (but the standalone update packages are downloadable from Microsoft server), it has released the full installation CD ISO images for Windows XP with Service Pack 3 on MSDN and TechNet subscription site. The Windows XP with Service Pack 3 ISO image is bootable CD to install Windows XP which already slipstream or integrate with the latest SP3, eliminating the need for users to separately download and install the service pack again, and most importanly, chance of encountering problems and errors during SP3 upgrade.
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May 1, 2008
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ReadyBoost Not Working or USB Flash Key Stick Not Support or Enabled In Windows Vista SP1

ReadyBoost in Windows Vista uses a USB flash drive such as USB key or memory stick as additional memory to the operating system to boost system performance. However, after installing or upgrading to Windows Vista SP1 (and even in Windows Vista RTM), the ReadyBoost may stop working and no longer functioning, or saying that the USB flash key drive is poor in performance to run ReadyBoost.
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Apr 30, 2008
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Windows Speech Recognition Macros Technical Preview 1 Free Download

Heard of speech recognition? Heard of macros? How about speed recognition macros? The Windows Speech Recognition Macros tool (WSRMacros) extends the usefulness of the speech recognition capabilities already included in Windows Vista. Users can now create powerful macros that are triggered by spoken commands. These macros can perform a single task, or a series of tasks. Macros can be as simple as inserting your mailing address to as complex as providing a completely different speech interaction utilizing a number of built in capabilities or utilizing custom JScript/VBScript actions.
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Apr 30, 2008
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Windows Vista Activation Errors – Causes and Fixes

All copy of Windows Vista installation has to be activated, no matter how users get the Windows Vista setup DVD, either from retail, OEM, volume licensing, MSDN, TechNet, and etc. The most significant difference is probably the activation methods available, and the possibility of “an error has occurred” message that happens during activation process.
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Apr 30, 2008
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Windows Vista 0x80070426 Activation Service Not Started or Validation Not Genuine Error

When validating Windows Vista for genuine check, error code 0x80070426 with description “This copy of Microsoft Windows is not genuine” appears even though the copy of Windows Vista is legitimate. Similarly, when try to download and install latest updates from Windows Update, system prompts not all updates could be installed, and later says that an illegal chance was made or version of Windows Vista is invalid. In this symptom, using WGA Diagnostic Tool will return online validation code of 0x80070426 and invalid license validation status.
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Apr 30, 2008
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Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista SP1 Release to Web (RTW) Delay

Windows XPMicrosoft is not going to going to release Windows XP SP3 to the Windows Update, and probably Microsoft Download Center on schedule, which set to be today (April 29) after all. Worse still, Windows Vista SP1 release-to-web (RTW) which has been rolled out in phase through Windows Update has been tentatively halted. Both service packs are reported to have a new compatibility issue with Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS)
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Apr 28, 2008
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Official Windows XP SP3 Build 5512 Final Download Links from Windows Update

Windows XPWindows XP SP3 (Service Pack 3) code bits are now been uploaded to Windows Update server, ahead of its public availability release schedule on April 29, 2008 for distribution channel through Windows Update. Users who wary of downloading and applying the unofficial Windows XP SP3 setup file can now used the direct download links to download Windows XP SP3 setup installer from Microsoft WU servers.
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