Windows 7 SP1 RC-Escrow (7601.17104) Released To Testers

It seems that Microsoft has released the Service Pack 1 Release Candidate Escrow build for Windows 7 to select group of testers. A Microsoft beta tester has twitted that the SP 1 RC-Escrow build (7601.17104) is now available to top Microsoft partners and testers. 

Even though there are no official words on the SP1 Release Candidate build yet, we can expect some official information in coming weeks. As Microsoft has mentioned before the beta release, SP1 for Windows 7 will contain only updates that have been delivered previously through Windows update service.
Users who are interested in SP1 can download the official SP1 beta build. One can always uninstall the SP1 beta by following our…continue reading



Even though there are no official words on the SP1 Release Candidate build yet, we can expect some official information in coming weeks. As Microsoft has mentioned before the beta release, SP1 for Windows 7 will contain only updates that have been delivered previously through Windows update service.

Users who are interested in SP1 can download the official SP1 beta build. One can always uninstall the SP1 beta by following our how to uninstall Windows 7 SP1 beta guide.

Thanks to Softpedia

Internet Explorer 9, officially going official in September

Microsoft will be holding a big gala in San Francisco to celebrate ‘The Beauty of the Web’, though I can’t comprehend what’s so beautiful about ‘01010101010101010101’ with extensive makeup. September 15 is the day guys, though Microsoft wishes to say very sorry for XP loyalists, as IE 9 goes only to Vista and 7 users. Though, how good does IE 9 perform against the likes of the fox on fire or the Pokeball-like browser, is really up to our guess.

System Nucleus - Powerful Freeware To View, Edit And Tweak System Resources And Settings

A properly tweaked system is must for optimal PC performance and Windows utility System Nucleus is another great freeware to achieve this. The powerful system utility suite comes with fairly advanced features to view, edit and manage system resources and settings, the consolidated functionality set is designed to make these tasks easier than ever from a single interface. Developer of System Nucleus has put emphasis on batch processing, filtering, and easy visual identification of items using distinctive icons.

Equipped with modules like System Audit, System Editor, Startup Manager, Backup & Recovery, Windows Application Menu, System Tray Menu, Program Manager, Disks & Drives, Detailed Information, Smart Run and Customizable SetOnce Interface makes it a comprehensive toolbox to tweak your computer, the utility is designed to make batch administration operations easy like kill multiple processes, uninstall multiple applications etc.

System Nucleus Developer Description :

Want to stop 2 processes at once? You can do that. Need to uninstall 5 applications? You can do that too. Want to view the process information for a running service, generate a detailed audit of a machine's hardware, software & settings, optimize network performance, and disable those annoying programs that start every time you login, all from one tool? With System Nucleus, you can do all of that and much, much more.
What makes it different? - some distinctive functionality
* Delete installation data left over from programs previously uninstalled or manually deleted
* Edit or add custom information to install entries, such as support links and contact details.
* Automatically display up-to-date Service status & info with optional auto refresh.
* Export details of selected event log entries

Features:
* System Audit - detailed report of what's on & in your computer, and how its all configured. Generate & save an HTML version, ideal for tracking changes over time and providing diagnostic information to technical support.
* System Editor - configure thousands of settings from a single, easy to use & navigate interface. Includes QuickFix functionality for addressing common concerns, such as resolving network connectivity issues & optimizing performance. The Standard Mode provides easy access to the most popular settings, while the Advanced Mode exposes a highly granular view for precise tweaking.
* Startup Manager - see everything that runs & loads when your computer is started and when someone logs in. Delete those you don't need, disable those you aren't sure about or don't want to load temporarily, and enable items previously disabled.
* Backup & Recovery - its always a good idea to backup your current configuration before making changes just in case something goes wrong. Backup your selection of registry hives, event logs, and drivers, or create a System Restore Point. Is your computer not functioning properly? Restore a previously created Restore Point to put your computer's configuration back where it was before you started having problems.
* Windows Application Menu - shortcuts to over 100 applications & tools included with Windows, many of which are not accessible via the Start Menu. Automatically determines which programs are on your system and displays only those shortcuts, organized into 5 categories: Administrative Tools, Network, Security, System, and Diagnostic & Repair.
* System Tray Menu - optionally display an icon in the system tray that provides quick access to numerous tools and applications, a Run command prompt, system information, and environment settings, as well as the main System Nucleus interface.
* Program Manager - view detailed information on installed programs, modify & uninstall applications, and delete old install entries. Edit program info such as support links & contact details.
* Disks & Drives - create detailed, graphical analysis reports on storage volumes, check disks & defragment.
* Detailed Information - view & edit properties of the selected item in the Detail panel, with links to additional online resources. Dock the Details on the left or right, set it to auto hide, and access it easily from the right-click context menu.
* Smart Run - store run commands between sessions, browse for executable, integrated RunAs option with option to save usernames, and create your own shortcut aliases to frequently entered commands. Always visible in the main menu bar & system tray menu for quick, easy access.
* Customizable, SetOnce Interface - select how much or how little information is displayed, reorder & resize columns, apply filters & sorting, choose what actions require confirmation, arrange & auto hide panels, and never have to do it twice. Your customized interface is maintained so next time you start System Nucleus it looks the same as when it was closed.

vReveal - Free Video Enhancement Software To Fix Dark, Shaky, Blurry And Low-Resolution Videos

Technology has always came to rescue when needed, and if you want to fix your low-resolution, poor quality videos - patented video enhancement technology “super-resolution" is now here for your help.


Thanks to vReveal software for Windows, anybody can now quickly fix videos taken from cellphone, HD camcorder, digital-camera, or any other device with a single-click, the free software will stabilize, brighten, sharpen and enhance your videos using patented “super-resolution" technology which has been adapted from powerful forensic tools used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies.