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July 2015
Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14.5
31 July 2015
Intel has released Version 14.5.0.1081 of the Rapid Storage Technology driver for the use of RAID or AHCI on Intel chipset-based motherboards.
GPU-Z 0.8.5
31 July 2015
GPU-Z, a free graphics card information utility, has reached Version 0.8.5. Changes include Windows 10 compatibility improvements and support for new chipsets.
SetPoint 6.67
31 July 2015
Logitech has released Version 6.67.82 of the SetPoint software for mice and keyboards. This version adds support for Windows 10 and contains bug fixes.
Foxit Reader 7.2
31 July 2015
The free Foxit PDF Reader has been updated to Version 7.2.0.0722. This update adds cloud-based shared review, pattern search, enhanced security settings and snap measurement, as well as providing bug fixes.
AMD Catalyst 15.7.1 WHQL
30 July 2015
AMD has released the official Catalyst 15.7.1 WHQL certified graphics driver for the HD 5000 series and above under Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver provides full Windows 10 support.
Nvidia GeForce 353.62 WHQL
30 July 2015
Nvidia has released the 353.62 WHQL certified graphics driver. This driver is for GeForce 400 and higher graphics cards under Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10. This is the recommended driver for gaming on Windows 10. The driver package contains PhysX version 9.15.0428 and updates GeForce Experience to version 2.5.12.
Windows 10
29 July 2015
If you've agreed to reserve your free copy of Windows 10 via the Notification Area prompt on Windows 7 and 8.1 systems, you may notice that a \$windows.~BT directory has been created on your system drive, and installation files totalling several GB are being silently downloaded to that location. Installation of Windows 10 will begin in waves across the world over the coming week. If you haven't seen the "Get Windows 10" prompt, you need to install the KB3035583 update (or see these detailed instructions); conversely, if you want to get rid of the prompt, you need to uninstall and then hide the same KB update. There are no official ISO files for Windows 10 retail at the moment, so currently the only official way to do a clean install is to go through the upgrade process as above, then do a clean (re)install (e.g. by using the Reset feature). For more details, see this Microsoft Windows 10 FAQ and this SuperSite Upgrade FAQ.
Update: You can use this Microsoft Community Guide to create a bootable ISO file from the Windows 10 installation files.
Update 2: Microsoft has now released an official Download Tool which allows you to easily download and create a bootable Windows 10 ISO file.
Update 3: Even if you use an ISO, unless you have a Windows 10 product key, you must first do an upgrade on an existing valid Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 system to activate your free copy of Windows 10. Then you can do a complete clean install on the same system, and your Windows 10 is automatically activated and tied to that system's hardware.
Windows Updates
29 July 2015
Microsoft has released a non-critical Update for Windows 8.1 which resolves errors and crashes.
Chrome 44.0
29 July 2015
Google has released Version 44.0.2403.125 of the Chrome browser. This version provides bug fixes.
Chrome 44.0
25 July 2015
Google has released Version 44.0.2403.107 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
CCleaner 5.08
23 July 2015
A new Version 5.08.5308 of the free CCleaner system cleaning utility has been released. Changes include improved Windows 10 compatibility, improved MS Edge, Opera 30, Avira and Media Player Classic cleaning, support for Foxit Reader 7, as well as minor improvements and bug fixes.
Windows Updates
22 July 2015
Microsoft has released several non-critical updates for Windows 7 and 8/8.1 on Windows Update. They are listed in more detail in this Microsoft Article.
Chrome 44.0
22 July 2015
Google has released Version 44.0.2403.89 of the Chrome browser. This version adds a number of new apps/extension APIs, contains stability and performance improvements, and provides security and bug fixes.
Skype 7.7
22 July 2015
A new Version 7.7.64.102 of the communications utility Skype has been released. A changelog is not available.
Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14.0
21 July 2015
Intel has released Version 14.0.0.1143 of the Rapid Storage Technology driver for the use of RAID or AHCI on Intel chipset-based motherboards.
Microsoft Security Update
21 July 2015
Microsoft has released a critical Security Update for Windows Vista, 7 and 8/8.1. This update addresses a security vulnerability in the font driver.
Java Runtime Environment 8.51
15 July 2015
Oracle has released an Update 51 to the Java Runtime Environment 8.
Java Runtime Environment 8.51
15 July 2015
Oracle has released an Update 51 to the Java Runtime Environment 8.
Microsoft Security Updates
15 July 2015
Microsoft has released its monthly set of Windows security updates which you can download individually from here or via Windows Update.
Acrobat Reader DC 2015
15 July 2015
Adobe has released a new Version 2015.008.20082 of its free software for viewing PDF documents, now known as Acrobat Reader DC. This update contains feature enhancements, as well as security and bug fixes.
Chrome 43.0
15 July 2015
Google has released Version 43.0.2357.134 of the Chrome browser. This version updates the Flash Player and provides security and bug fixes.
Flash Player 18.0
14 July 2015
Adobe has released Version 18.0.0.209 of the Flash Player plugin for browsers. If you prefer to download the full offline installer, direct links are provided for the Internet Explorer and the Other Browsers versions. Use Windows Update to update the built-in Flash Player in IE11 under Windows 8.
iTunes 12.2.1
14 July 2015
Apple has released a new Version 12.2.1 of the iTunes software. This update fixes two iTunes Match bugs, and includes bug fixes and improvements for Beats 1.
AMD Catalyst 15.7 WHQL
9 July 2015
AMD has released the official Catalyst 15.7 WHQL certified graphics driver for the HD 5000 series and above under Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver provides Windows 10 support, extends Virtual Super Resolution support to a range of AMD GPUs, adds the Frame Rate Target Control FPS limiter feature, supports FreeSync on CrossFire under DirectX 10 and higher, as well as new CrossFire profiles, general performance improvements and bug fixes.
Flash Player 18.0
8 July 2015
Adobe has released Version 18.0.0.203 of the Flash Player plugin for browsers. If you prefer to download the full offline installer, direct links are provided for the Internet Explorer and the Other Browsers versions. Use Windows Update to update the built-in Flash Player in IE11 under Windows 8.
Nvidia GeForce 353.45 Hotfix
8 July 2015
Nvidia has released the 353.45 Hotfix graphics driver. This driver is for the GeForce 400 series and above under Windows Vista, 7, and 8/8.1. It fixes Sony Vegas Pro crashes, as well as containing the fixes provided in the previous 353.38 Hotfix driver.
Update: A newer 353.49 Hotfix has been released with the same fixes, but which now includes a Windows 10 driver as well.
Windows Updates
8 July 2015
Microsoft has released several non-critical updates for Windows 7 and 8/8.1 on Windows Update. They are listed in more detail in this Microsoft Article.
Chrome 43.0
8 July 2015
Google has released Version 43.0.2357.132 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
Firefox 39.0
3 July 2015
Mozilla has released Version 39.0 of the Firefox browser. This update contains no major feature changes, and provides security and bug fixes.
Skype 7.6
3 July 2015
A new Version 7.6.64.105 of the communications utility Skype has been released. A changelog is not available.
iTunes 12.2
1 July 2015
Apple has released a new Version 12.2 of the iTunes software. This update adds support for the new Apple Music service.
QuickTime 7.7.7
1 July 2015
Apple has released a new Version 7.7.7 of the QuickTime media player. This version has security fixes.
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