5342 refresh CTP and 2 bug(s)

'Online Spotlight' and 'Live TV' Bug

I encountered a serious bug in viewing "Online Spotlight". The system crash suddenly and reports has been forwarded to Microsoft for analyzing. Again 'Live TV' got the same problem. Here comes the screenshot for my Dual-Monitor. Take a look at the Broken Aero Effect :)

DL
3/23/2006 Build 5342 (X64) - Download Only
3/24/2006 Build 5342 (X86) - Download Only
There will be no other SKUs or platforms available for this release nor is physical media available for this release. You will need to download new keys for this release from the "Product Keys" link in the left-hand pane.

Other DL
3/24/2006 IEAK for Feb CTP Internet Explorer Administration Kit for Windows Vista Feb CTP.
Please be sure to read the release notes included in the zip.

3/27/2006 ECN Feature Focus Instructions (March 29)

Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN) is a mechanism that allows hosts to be aware of congestion on the network before actual packet loss is encountered.

The goal of the feature focus is to assess the impact on the general connectivity with or without the ECN capability built into Windows Vista.

Activation Bug
I submit the bugs to Microsoft. Minutes later she response in "Connect" as following:-
Announcements and Events Activation - v.5342 - Activation for both X86 and X64 platforms is currently non-functional. We estimate this to be resolved by Friday at the latest.

Update: 3-31-06 - Activation issues have been resolved.

DL - Networking Applications & 5308 Symbols

3/21/2006 Networking Applications FF Backgroup

In this feature focus, you will get a chance to play with various networking applications. Not only we are interested in finding out what applications work or don’t work, we are also interested in getting your feedback regarding overall application experience (from GUI malfunctions to speed experience).

3/22/2006 5308 Symbols

The following symbol packages are available for download in this package. These symbols will work with all 5038.X builds.

Windows_Vista.amd64.chk.5308.060223-2145.CTP.symbols.exe
Windows_Vista.amd64.fre.5308.060223-2145.CTP.symbols.exe
Windows_Vista.ia64.chk.5308.060223-2145.CTP.symbols.exe
Windows_Vista.ia64.fre.5308.060223-2145.CTP.symbols.exe
Windows_Vista.x86.chk.5308.060223-2145.CTP.symbols.exe
Windows_Vista.x86.fre.5308.060223-2145.CTP.symbols.exe

DL - User State Migration Tool v3.0

3/20/2006 User State Migration Tool v3.0

This is preliminary release documentation and is subject to change.

You can use Microsoft® Windows® User State Migration Tool (USMT) 3.0 to migrate user files and settings during large deployments of Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating systems. USMT captures desktop, and application settings, as well as user accounts and users' files, and then migrates them to a new Windows installation. Using USMT can help you improve and simplify your migration process. You can use USMT for both side-by-side and wipe-and-load migrations. If you are only upgrading your operating system, USMT is not needed.

DL - What happen :)

3/6/2006 Display Diagnostic Utility
This utility is used for diagnosing certain types of display problems. You don't need to download it unless someone from Microsoft requests that you do so.

3/6/2006 Release Notes Addendum for This Beta Release of Windows Server Code Name Longhorn and Windows Vista
3/10/2006 64-bit Nvidia Graphics Beta Driver -0310
64-bit Nvidia Graphics Beta Driver for MC Testers
3/10/2006 32-bit Nvidia Graphics Beta Driver
32-bit Nvidia Graphics Beta Driver

My SuperWide Screen 2304x768

Just Dual Monitors 8)

Release Notes Addendum

3/6/2006 Release Notes Addendum for This Beta Release of Windows Server Code Name "Longhorn" and Windows Vista

Error: The system has encountered an unexpected error. We apologize for the inconvenience. The issue will be addressed as quickly as possible.

Most Official Beta Tester encounter the above sometimes. Hope Microsoft can do something on that.

DL - a new video on how to file a great BUG

2/27/2006 Video - How to File a Better Bug - Hardware & Drivers (titled)
Size: 22.06 MB
WindowsVistaBetterBugs1H&Dtitled.wmv = A new video by the Windows Beta Team on how to file a great bug (with subtitles)!

DL - FEB CTP Unstaged Package & Server Core

2/28/2006 Windows Build 5308 Main (Windows Vista - Longhorn Server) 32 bit DVD 2/28/2006 Windows Build 5308 Main (Windows Vista - Longhorn Server) 64 bit DVD

3/1/2006 Windows Build 5308 Main (Windows Vista - Longhorn Server) 64 bit Checked Version DVD

3/1/2006 Windows Build 5308 Main (Windows Vista - Longhorn Server) 32 bit Checked Version DVD

Unstaged vs Staged ?
1/. Unstaged Build has the DVD codec & Window DVD maker.
2/. Staged build 5308.17 vs unstaged 5308.60

(Server Core)
2/28/2006 Windows Build 5308 Server Core 64 bit DVD
2/28/2006 Windows Build 5308 Server Core 32 bit DVD
(Other Languages)
I don't know Japanses/German so I won't be using the ava ISO.

More, more DL

2/27/2006 Deployment Tools Test Information
2/28/2006 Windows Build 5308 Server Core 64 bit CD
2/28/2006 Windows Build 5308 Server Core 32 bit CD

Longhorn Server seems approaching its feature complete status.