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November 2009
Sandra 2010
30 November 2009
SiSoftware has released a new 2010 Build 16.10 of the free system information utility Sandra.
ATI Catalyst Hotfix
28 November 2009
ATI has released a Hotfix driver which resolves a problem with ATI CrossFireX in Dirt 2.
Game Patches
28 November 2009
TweakGuides Tweaking Companion for Windows 7
27 November 2009
After a great deal of time and effort, I'm pleased to announce that the TweakGuides Tweaking Companion for Windows 7 is now available. Designed for novice and advanced users alike, it is written in plain English to help you genuinely understand all key aspects of Windows 7 and your PC. Every major topic is covered in detail: from the correct installation of critical drivers and software, through to simple explanations and recommendations for every significant Windows setting and feature, all performance and convenience tweaks and customizations, as well as thorough troubleshooting advice. Also provided are links and instructions for a large number of reliable free applications which can enhance your system and give you viable alternatives to purchasing commercial software. I hope you find the book worth the wait.
Update: Press CTRL+F5 if you can't see the new Windows 7 guide on the TGTC download page.
Nvidia Forceware 195.62
27 November 2009
Nvidia has released the Official Forceware 195.62 driver for Windows XP, Vista and 7. These drivers are for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200 and ION series cards. These WHQL drivers are identical to the Beta 195.62 Forceware drivers released yesterday. The package also contains the 9.09.0814 PhysX drivers.
CCleaner 2.26.1050
27 November 2009
A new Version 2.26.1050 of the free CCleaner system cleaning utility has been released. This version improves Windows 7 cleaning, adds Windows DNS cache cleaning support, and has a range of improvements and fixes.
QuickTime 7.6.5
27 November 2009
Apple has released a new Version 7.6.5 of the QuickTime media player. This version fixes several bugs.
Nvidia Beta Forceware 195.62
26 November 2009
Nvidia has released the Beta Forceware 195.62 driver for Windows XP, Vista and 7. These drivers are for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200 and ION series cards. They are a WHQL candidate which means they are likely to be identical to the official WHQL drivers to be released shortly. This version contains several bug fixes compared with the 195.55 Beta Forceware. The package also contains the 9.09.0814 PhysX drivers.
SoundBlaster USB Beta 1.01.0098
26 November 2009
Creative has released a Beta 1.01.0098 driver specifically designed for USB-based SoundBlaster audio cards under Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.
Game Patches
26 November 2009
Windows Updates
25 November 2009
Microsoft has released non-critical updates for Windows which you can get through Windows Update. Alternatively you can view and download them individually from here - click the 'Released' column header once to sort by date.
Game Patches
25 November 2009
Site Update
24 November 2009
One last update on the TweakGuides Tweaking Companion for Windows 7. It has been completed, edited and formatted since yesterday, however the preparation of the Deluxe Edition is still underway. I'm including roughly three times as many illustrative screenshots and images in the new Deluxe Edition, and this is taking much longer than anticipated. I'm confident all versions will be ready for release by Friday morning. I apologize again for the delays but I'm really trying to make this the best TGTC ever, and that requires a lot of time-consuming attention to detail.
Game Patches
24 November 2009
Opera 10.10
23 November 2009
The free Opera browser has been updated to Version 10.10. This version introduces the Opera Unites feature, containing a range of media, messaging and file sharing capabilities. There are also a range of bug fixes and improvements.
Game Patches
23 November 2009
FRAPS 3.0.3
22 November 2009
A new Version 3.0.3 of the FPS measurement, benchmarking and video capture utility FRAPS has been released. This version fixes an installer bug.
Game Patches
22 November 2009
GPU-Z 0.3.7
21 November 2009
GPU-Z, a free graphics card information utility, has reached Version 0.3.7. The changes include a range of fixes and improvements, and supports new chipsets.
Realtek HD Audio 2.37
21 November 2009
Realtek has released Version 2.37 of its HD Audio drivers. Note if you have problems with the link, click the 'High Definition Audio Codecs' link at the top of the page and then select 'Software'.
FRAPS 3.0.2
21 November 2009
A new Version 3.0.2 of the FPS measurement, benchmarking and video capture utility FRAPS has been released. This version fixes several bugs.
Game Patches
21 November 2009
Game Patches
20 November 2009
Office 2010 Beta
19 November 2009
Microsoft has released the Office 2010 Beta to the general public. The beta will expire on 31 October 2010. The final version is due for release around March - May 2010.
Game Patches
19 November 2009
Nvidia Beta Forceware 195.55
18 November 2009
Nvidia has released the Beta Forceware 195.55 driver for Windows XP, Vista and 7. These drivers are for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200 and ION series cards. This version adds GPU acceleration of online HD content in association with Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta, adds SLI/multi-GPU support for a range of games including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, improves performance in Need for Speed: Shift, and has a range of bug fixes. The package also contains the 9.09.0814 PhysX drivers.
ATI Catalyst 9.11
18 November 2009
ATI has released the Catalyst 9.11 graphics drivers for the HD2000 series and newer. This version includes GPU acceleration of H.264 content in association with Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta, and high quality downscaling for video transcoding MSE, as well as a range of fixes.
Game Patches
18 November 2009
Site Update
17 November 2009
A quick update on the TweakGuides Tweaking Companion for Windows 7 - I am in the editing and formatting phase. I'm aiming for a release this coming weekend if all goes well. Thanks to all those who have been patient and supportive throughout this process.
Office 2010 Beta
17 November 2009
Microsoft has released the Office 2010 Beta to Technet and MSDN subscribers. It is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and the beta is the Professional edition of Office 2010. It will be released to the general public shortly.
Game Patches
17 November 2009
Game Patches
15 November 2009
Real Temp 3.40
14 November 2009
Real Temp, a free system temperature monitoring utility, has reached Version 3.40. The changes include support for the latest chipsets, a new i7 Turbo tool, a new LoadTester tool, and a range of improvements and fixes.
Game Patches
14 November 2009
Chrome 3.0.195.33
12 November 2009
Google has released Version 3.0.195.33 of the Chrome browser. This version contains a security fix and a bug fix.
FRAPS 3.0.1
12 November 2009
A new Version 3.0.1 of the FPS measurement, benchmarking and video capture utility FRAPS has been released. This version adds a minimize to tray option and fixes a bug with video defaulting to 30FPS at startup.
Safari 4.0.4
12 November 2009
Apple has updated the Safari browser to Version 4.0.4 for Windows. This update includes compatibility, stability, and security fixes, as well as improved JavaScript and Full History Search performance.
Game Patches
12 November 2009
Microsoft Security Updates
11 November 2009
Microsoft has released its monthly set of Windows security updates which you can get through Windows Update. Alternatively you can view and download them individually from here - click the 'Released' column header once to sort by date.
Game Patches
11 November 2009
Game Patches
10 November 2009
Site Update
8 November 2009
The TweakGuides Tweaking Companion for Windows 7 is unfortunately not going to be available for at least another week, perhaps longer. It has become a very large project - currently it is roughly 400 pages long - and in all respects superior to previous TGTCs. I can only ask for continued patience, and as someone who has spent around 2 months working on it non-stop, I can assure you that I'm the first to want to see it completed and released as soon as possible!
FRAPS 3.0.0
7 November 2009
A new Version 3.0.0 of the FPS measurement, benchmarking and video capture utility FRAPS has been released. This version has a new interface, provides DirectX 11 and Windows 7 support, adds the ability to capture Stereoscopic 3D Vision video up to 1920x1200 for D3D9 games, has a new Lossless RGB option, and can mix both game sound and external input in Vista or Windows 7.
Chrome 3.0.195.32
7 November 2009
Google has released Version 3.0.195.32 of the Chrome browser. This version fixes several security and stability issues.
Game Patches
7 November 2009
Foxit Reader 3.1
7 November 2009
The free Foxit PDF Reader has been updated to Version 3.1.3.1030. This version fixes an issue which prevented PDF documents being printed with specific printers.
AMD Overdrive 3.1
6 November 2009
AMD has released Version 3.1 of its Overdrive utility for AMD chipset motherboards. It allows users to tune various system performance, stability and cooling parameters.
Firefox 3.5.5
6 November 2009
Mozilla has released Version 3.5.5 of the Firefox browser. This version contains several stability fixes.
Game Patches
6 November 2009
Game Patches
5 November 2009
Process Monitor 2.8
4 November 2009
Microsoft has updated the free Process Monitor system monitoring utility to Version 2.8. This version displays new Windows 7 CreateFile options, along with other enhancements.
Java Runtime Environment 6.17
4 November 2009
Sun has released an Update 17 to the Java Runtime Environment 6.
DivX 7.2.1
4 November 2009
The DivX video codec package has been updated to Version 7.2.1.
Shockwave 11.5.2.602
4 November 2009
Adobe has released a new Version 11.5.2.602 of the Shockwave player plugin for browsers.
Game Patches
4 November 2009
VLC Media Player 1.0.3
3 November 2009
The free VLC Media Player has been updated to Version 1.0.3. This version has various improvements and bug fixes, in particular addressing a quality issue in Windows 7.
Realtek HD Audio 2.36
3 November 2009
Realtek has released Version 2.36 of its HD Audio drivers. Note if you have problems with the link, click the 'High Definition Audio Codecs' link at the top of the page and then select 'Software'.
Game Patches
3 November 2009
Game Patches
1 November 2009
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