Three new Windows Ultimate Extras are finally released. A game called Microsoft Tinker, a Sound Scheme based on the game, and three additional DreamScenes. Keep reading →

• TechBlog: Comin’ at ya automatically: Windows Vista SP1
  SP1 has begun flowing through Windows Update. Only machines that are ready for SP1 will get it (machines with bad drivers won't get it), and distribution will be spread over the next few months.
  (tags: SP1 Update )
• Vista SP1: Terminal Services /console switch no longer working – Rick Strahl’s Web Log
  If you use Terminal Services, you should be aware of this change.
  (tags: Command Switch Terminal )

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• Neowin.net – Microsoft Launches New Windows Vista Ultimate Extras
  Despite no announcement being made on UltimatePC.com, Microsoft have released a new sound scheme and a content pack for Windows DreamScene as part of its Windows Vista Ultimate Extras offerings for customers who purchased the Ultimate edition of Vista.
  (tags: Extras Ultimate )
• Fixing Windows Vista, one machine at a timeE
  Ed describes how he 'fixes' his friends laptop so it works the way it should have in the first place. The lessons he learned are that Crapware is a big problem with customer experience, and drivers are the biggest culprit in Vista problems.
  (tags: Drivers Review SP1 )

Long Zheng compares some of the sounds released through the Ultimate Extras sound schemes. Keep reading →

Despite no announcement being made on UltimatePC.com, Microsoft have released a new sound scheme and a content pack for Windows DreamScene as part of its Windows Vista Ultimate Extras offerings for customers who purchased the Ultimate edition of Vista. Keep reading →

• Core Temp 0.97 released, Vista x64 finally supported
  A CPU temperature monitoring software package that is now Vista 64-bit compatible.
  (tags: Utility CPU )
• The Microsoft IPsec Diagnostic Tool is available for Windows Server 2008, for Windows Vista, for Windows Server 2003, and for Windows XP
  You can use the Microsoft IPsec Diagnostic Tool to check for common network problems on the host computer. When problems are found, the tool suggests appropriate repair commands.
  (tags: IPsec )

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Sounds like some Ultimate Extras might really be on the way. Will they be desirable to anyone, we’ll have to wait and see. Keep reading →

• Catalyst 8.3 drivers released
  Included support for DirectX 10.1, which is included in Vista SP1, as well as many other features.
  (tags: Drivers ATI Video )
• Diskeeper 2008 now certified for Windows Vista
  Includes ‘InvisiTasking’ real-time defraging, which runs during idle time and keeps your system performing optimally.
  (tags: Defragment Software Compatible Certification )

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New web site for Vista Ultimate users, nothing but promotional pricing on third-party offers so far. Keep reading →

• ATI Catalyst? Software Suite Version 8.1
  Includes MultiView support, which renders across multiple graphics adapters.
  (tags: ATI Video Drivers )
• Microsoft reintroduces Plus! for Windows Vista
  Four ‘casual’ games for Vista. These better be released to Ultimate users, cause that whole ‘Ultimate Extras’ thing smelling more like a rip-off every day.
  (tags: Extras Ultimate Games )

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