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ATI has released the Catalyst 4.5 drivers. The Release Notes have word on what’s changed, including Display corruption is no longer seen when applying rotation mode to a secondary monitor and a bunch of game fixes. Some of the games are Battlefield Vietnam, Need for Speed Underground, Hulk, EVE Online, Silent Storm and more.
– Download ATI Catalyst 4.5 Drivers Win XP/2000.
Ahead Software has released a new version of Nero – version 6.3.1.10. Here’s the changelog since 6.3.1.6:
- Added support for new recorders
- Fixed wrong DVD+R VR flag detection routine
- Allow to select recorder in NE when loading Double Layer image
- Fixed wrong DVD Video label on Asian systems
- Enabled switching the fullometer when switching CD EXTRA audio and ISO part in NE
- Fixed a problem accessing internet CD database by increasing the timeout for users with slow internet access
- Fixed that Double Layer multisession disc cannot be copied
- Added data in multisession DVD+RW was not written correctly
- Added data in multisession DVD-RW was not displayed correctly
– Download Nero Ultra Edition 6.3.1.10. Size – 26.37 MB
A service pack for Windows 98 Second Edition has been released and it isn’t from Microsoft. Last Friday, Windows enthusiast Alper Coskun posted something he dubbed “Service Pack 1.5″ for Windows 98 SE on his Web site.
Although clearly labeled as “Unofficial,” the Service Pack uses updates and hot fixes Coskun collected from the Windows Update service site and Microsoft’s Knowledge Base database.
The service pack includes 70 hot fixes, a solution to the 512MB memory limit of Windows 98 SE, and better USB support, claimed Coskun on his Web site.
This is only for the English version of Window 98 Second Edition. It contains only operating system updates. It does not contain Internet Explorer 6, DirectX 9, Media Player 9 and their updates.
Here’s a list of what’s in version 1.5:
- 4 new hot fixes.
- Adaptec ASPI 4.60 drivers.
- General USB 1.x Mass Storage Device support.
- Supports 98lite 4.7 Chubby and Overweight.
- Visual Basic 6.0 SP6 runtime library.
- Visual C++ 6.0 SP6 runtime libraries.
- Updates JET 3.5 files to JET 3.5 SP3.
- Supports custom “Program Files” directory.
- Some additional tweaks.
- Some major bugs are fixed.
– Download Windows 98 SE Service Pack 1.5.
MSN Messenger 6.2 (build 0133) has been made available again on the official homepage. Since this is the same build as released last Thursday, there’s still no sign of animated avatars dubbed Deluxe Display Pictures in the help files discovered in early March. These are probably delayed until the service (which I guess will be subscription-based) is completely secure & operational. Here’s a quick rundown on the changes compared to 6.1:
To download the new version, go HERE. Also, Messenger Plus! had to be updated to stay compatible with this new Messenger version. Click HERE to get Messenger Plus! 2.54.75.
ICQ has launched the new ICQ 4.0 Lite Edition with Xtraz! ICQ 4.0 introduces a new Edition with Xtraz features on top of the essentials ones. It’s designed to make the experience of using ICQ more fun and intriguing! Here is the list of Xtraz:
For more info on these features and a download link, check out ICQ’s What’s New page.
Here’s a list of April’s Security updates from Microsoft:
MS04-011 – Security Update for Microsoft Windows (835732)
This update resolves several newly-discovered vulnerabilities. Each vulnerability is documented in this bulletin in its own section. An attacker who successfully exploited the most severe of these vulnerabilities could take complete control of an affected system, including installing programs; viewing, changing, or deleting data; or creating new accounts that have full privileges. Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update immediately.
MS04-012 – Cumulative Update for Microsoft RPC/DCOM (828741)
This update resolves several newly-discovered vulnerabilities in RPC/DCOM. Each vulnerability is documented in this bulletin in its own section. An attacker who successfully exploited the most severe of these vulnerabilities could take complete control of the affected system. An attacker could then take any action on the affected system, including installing programs; viewing, changing, or deleting data; or creating new accounts that have full privileges. Microsoft recommends customers apply the update immediately.
MS04-013 – Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express (837009)
This is a cumulative update that includes the functionality of all the previously-released updates for Outlook Express 5.5 and Outlook Express 6. Additionally, it eliminates a new vulnerability that could allow an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability to access files and to take complete control of the affected system. This could occur even if Outlook Express is not used as the default e-mail reader on the system. Microsoft recommends that customers install this update immediately.
MS04-014 – Vulnerability in the Microsoft Jet Database Engine Could Allow Code Execution (837001)
A buffer overrun vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Jet Database Engine (Jet) that could allow remote code execution. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system, including installing programs; viewing, changing, or deleting data; or creating new accounts that have full privileges. Microsoft recommends that customers install the update at the earliest opportunity.
If you would like to receive these updates in your email from Microsoft, then you can sign up HERE.
Desktop Sidebar v1.03
Desktop Sidebar provides instant access to some of your most important daily information, such as Outlook, Newsfeeds and more. This new version includes a POP3 Mail Checker panel, Longhorn Clock, Network Monitor, support for RSS Auto-discovery and automatic HTML to RSS conversion in Newsroom panel and many more small enhancements and bug fixes.
– Download Desktop Sidebar v1.03.
AVG Free Edition 6.0 Build 656
With AVG 6.0 Free Edition and you will be able to use it without any limitations for life of the product. However you must agree to the AVG Free Edition license agreement and fill in the simple questionaire form.
– Download AVG Free Edition 6.0 Build 656.
Avant Browser 9.02 Build 012
Avant Browser can be best described as a custom web browser application. Avant Browser is a standalone application designed to expand services provided by Microsoft Internet Explorer. New to this version are Added New Search Engine Licensed by Yahoo, Added the close button on the vertical splitter bar, Imporved Favorites Menu, now favorites can be resorted by drag-and-drop, Improved Favorites Menu Display, Improved Memory Usage, Improved Popup Blocker for stability, Improved Address Box display for large size font and Lots of minors polishes.
– Download Avant Browser 9.02 Build 012.
McAfee AVERT Stinger v2.2.0
Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Added to this version are detection for W32/Netsky.s – .t@MM and W32/Lovgate.n – .y@MM.
– Download McAfee AVERT Stinger v2.2.0.
ATI Catalyst 4.4 Drivers Win XP/ 2000
ATI has released new Catalsyt drivers for Windows XP/2000 only. The Release Notes have word on what’s changed, including game-related fixes for Worms 3D, Battlefield 1942, Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, Tomb Raider AOD, RACER, Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, and the Far Cry demo.
– Download ATI Catalyst 4.4 Drivers Win XP/2000.
New Nvidia drivers, an update to BootSkin and a new Download Accelerator today. Here’s the info:
Nvidia ForceWare 56.72
Nvidia has unleased version 56.72 of its Forceware drivers. The changes include the introduction of a pop-up blocker for IE , OpenGL 1.5 support and gridlines. Display Gridlines provide the easiest way to maximize your desktop space by dividing up your monitor into separate regions for all of your applications.
Release Highlights:
– Download Nvidia Forceware 56.72 Win XP/2000.
Bootskin 1.03
Unlike other programs that can change the Windows XP boot screens, BootSkin does so in a safe manner. It doesn’t patch the Windows XP kernel. Nor does it require the user to download replacement Windows XP kernels to do so. This has the advantages that Boot screens that use BootSkin are typically under 20K compared to other boot screen programs whose files are over 2 MB and there is no risk of having your system unable to boot due to a corrupted file or after applying a service pack.
– Download Bootskin 1.03.
– Download the Local Copy.
Download Accelerator Plus 7.1
Download Accelerator Plus is the leading download acceleration software. DAP is fully integrated into your browser and may speed your download up to 300% Faster. DAP accelerates downloads for All Internet connections (Dial-up, Cable, DSL / ADSL, T1 etc.), it allows you to obtain maximum benefit from your available bandwidth.
– Get Download Accelerator Plus 7.1.
