Tag: Installation

Microsoft is internally testing updates to the Xbox app on PC which would allow gamers more control over the games they have installed from the Microsoft Store and open the door to modding too.

Usama Jawad · Nov 11, 2021 with 24 comments

According to reports, Microsoft is forcibly installing the PC Health Check app on Windows 10 via Windows Update. The app provides diagnostics and info about whether your PC can update to Windows 11.

Usama Jawad · Oct 28, 2021 · Hot! with 52 comments

A bug has been discovered in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, which prevents the installation of iCloud. While Microsoft and Apple resolve the issue, the update will not be offered to select users.

Usama Jawad · Nov 19, 2018 · Hot! with 6 comments

With hundreds of users reporting problems while installing Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.29 on their Lumia 950 and 950 XL handsets, Microsoft has temporarily pulled the update as it works on a fix.

Usama Jawad · Dec 15, 2015 · Hot! with 34 comments

Microsoft has confirmed that around 200 devices were able to install Windows 10 Mobile build 10536, the Insider Preview release it cancelled last week after finding a show-stopping last-minute bug.

Andy Weir · Sep 14, 2015 · Hot! with 15 comments

Inno Setup is a free installer for Windows programs. First introduced in 1997, Inno Setup today rivals and even surpasses many commercial installers in feature set and stability.

Razvan Serea · Jul 16, 2015 · Hot! with -1 comments

If you have an installation of Windows 8.1 and you need to re-install the OS but can't find your install media, Microsoft has made it very easy to create the contents you will need.

Brad Sams · Nov 8, 2014 · Hot! with 56 comments

The Xbox One has 500GB of storage, but how quickly will that fill up? Details are emerging of just how large the console's launch titles are - ranging from a manageable 246MB up to a massive 43GB.

Andy Weir · Nov 12, 2013 · Hot! with 77 comments

Annoyed with iOS 7, and demanding removal of its install files from his device, a man has filed a claim against Apple CEO Tim Cook, accusing the company of "corporate thuggery" towards its customers.

Andy Weir · Oct 21, 2013 · Hot! with 62 comments

New screenshots of the installation process in the Windows 8 beta have emerged, showing some minor changes made my Microsoft to help users install their new operating system

Tim Schiesser · Dec 18, 2011 · Hot! with 22 comments

digg_url = "https://www.neowin.net/news/main/08/05/07/windows-xp-service-pack-3-network-installation-available"; Microsoft has finally made the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers available from Microsoft Downloads. The x86 version clocks in at 316.4 MB...

Steven Parker · May 7, 2008 · Hot! with 21 comments

The German computer magazine CT (English translation using google translate) analyzed the new WGA Notification that is installed during Windows Update. They decided to cancel the installation and immediately after doing so the firewall reported...

Steven Parker · Mar 7, 2007 · Hot! with 43 comments

The Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) is designed to help corporate IT professionals customize and deploy the Microsoft Windows Vista™ family of operation systems. By using Windows AIK, you can perform unattended Windows installations,...

· Feb 13, 2007 · Hot! with 5 comments

The LSB (Linux Standard Base) project and its parent organization, the FSG (Free Standards Group), plan to ease the process, for both users and developers, to install an application on Linux. According to Ian Murdock,...

· Jan 3, 2007 · Hot! with 25 comments

Hardware giant Dell has responded to the launch of Microsoft's Windows Vista by offering factory installation to speed business adoption of the new operating system. Dell said its latest server and storage products,...

Tom Warren · Dec 5, 2006 · Hot! with 26 comments

The Black Digital blog has posted an extensive screenshot review of the upcoming Exchange Server 2007 Beta. The images speak for themselves and there's very little comment on the whole process. It is however quite...

Steven Parker · Jul 25, 2006 · Hot! with -1 comments

NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is a professional open source system to create Windows installers. It is designed to be as small and flexible as possible and is therefore very suitable for internet distribution. Being...

Howard Thomson · Jul 2, 2006 with -1 comments

A security flaw has been found in the default installation process for Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Outlook and Outlook Express, according to eEye Digital Security. A common thread with these applications is the potential for a...

· Sep 7, 2005 with 1 comment

With the recent release of Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 1, we here at Neowin have decided to do a series of reviews about the upcoming operating system. This week we are looking at the installation...

· Aug 21, 2005 · Hot! with -1 comments

The Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) is designed to help Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), system builders, and corporate IT professionals deploy Windows onto new hardware. The WAIK is a new set of deployment tools supporting...

Steven Parker · Aug 5, 2005 with -1 comments

This package is for network administrators who want to deliver support for the latest Windows Media Audio and Video codecs for enterprise computers running Windows Media Player 7.1, Windows Media Player for Windows XP, Windows...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Sep 3, 2004 with -1 comments

IBM on Friday is unveiling technology intended to reduce complexity in software installation and packaging and has submitted it to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) for consideration as an industry standard. Dubbed Solution...

· Jul 17, 2004 with -1 comments

Overview This package is for network administrators who wish to deliver support for the latest Windows Media Audio and Video codecs to their enterprise desktops running Windows Media Player 6.4. This...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Jan 7, 2004 with -1 comments

Thanks to Radish™ for the heads up on this story from Windows & .NET Magazine Now that references to Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows 2000 SP4 are appearing in...

Tom Warren · Apr 8, 2003 with 1 comment

Quick Info File Name: Exchange2000-KB815529-x86-ENU.exe - Download Size: 101 KB - Date Published: 4/2/2003 - Version: 06.00.00.4417 Overview This patch resolves problems that were found in the Exchange 2000 System...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Apr 3, 2003 with -1 comments

The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility installs to the target system the Windows* INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. This is...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Jan 14, 2003 with -1 comments

Thanks to nekrosoft13 This utility allows the operating system to correctly identify the Intel chipset components and properly configure the system. The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility installs specific Windows INF files....

· Nov 15, 2002 with -1 comments

When installing SQL Server 7.0 (including MSDE 1.0), SQL Server 2000, or a service pack for SQL Server 7.0 or SQL Server 2000, the information provided for the install process is collected and stored in...

· Jul 11, 2002 with -1 comments

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility v4.00.1013 for windows 9X/ME/2000/XP This utility allows the operating system to correctly identify the Intel chipset components and properly configure the system. The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Jun 6, 2002 with -1 comments

The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility. It installs to the target system the Windows* INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. This is needed for the proper...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Apr 18, 2002 with -1 comments

Thanks nekrosoft13 for this lil tidbit.. Intel has released a new chipsett software installation utility, this time at v3.30.1010 Supported Chipsets: (810/815/820/830/840/845/850/860) + Intel FWH (i82802), (430TX/440EX/440LX/440ZX/440BX/440DX/440MX), it supports...

Steven Parker · Feb 6, 2002 with -1 comments

Thanks to the fellas at Warp2Search for picking up on this release. :) Microsoft has released a command-line tool that easily enumerates all of the installed fixes by Microsoft Knowledge Base article number....

· Jan 22, 2002 with -1 comments

Noticed this over at vg-network For those getting started on the PSX emulation journey... PSX Fanatics now has emulator installation packs with everything one would need to get started (except the BIOS...

Marcel Klum · Dec 8, 2001 with -1 comments

Nullsoft Installation System is a pretty small, efficient, capable installation system for win32. What's new Fixed bug in add_string() which was causing section strings to get mangled. Added NSIS_SUPPORT_CODECALLBACKS...

· Nov 17, 2001 with -1 comments

Nullsoft Installation System is a pretty small, efficient, capable installation system for win32. What's new Fixed bug in FileRead (thanks sir Dave and Hendri) Added $CMDLINE...

Steven Parker · Nov 15, 2001 with -1 comments

Yep Paul Thurrot of Supersite for Windows is at it again. This time he has compiled a very handy article called: Windows XP Installation and Upgrade Overview. He has broken it down into 2 pieces,...

Steven Parker · Oct 21, 2001 with -1 comments

Thanks Julio of 3DSpotlight for this one. Installing a Microsoft OS is a relatively easy procedure for many, although for most others it seems like a fairly daunting task. 3D Spotlight's guide will...

Steven Parker · Oct 12, 2001 with -1 comments

Nullsoft Installation System is a pretty small, efficient, capable installation system for Win32. What's new? Made exehead explicitly call InitCommonControls() for potential XP bugfix. Fixed bug when you hit back...

Steven Parker · Oct 4, 2001 with -1 comments

Thanks Rancho, Warp2Search managed to get their hands on the latest Intel Chipset installation utility! The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility installs to the target system the Windows* INF files that outline to...

Steven Parker · Sep 7, 2001 with -1 comments