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  1. The 2 step method to getting my PC updated
  2. Microsoft .NET
  3. Windows
  4. Office
  5. Access
  6. SQL
  7. 3rd Party Tools
  8. Others

  1. The 2 step method to getting my PC updated

    1. Microsoft Update
      Just go to Microsoft UpdateYou are going to a site outside of SSW
      This will Update Windows, Office, and more.


      Figure: Run Microsoft Update First

    2. Run SSW Diagnostics


      Figure: Run SSW Diagnostics - Get all Ticks

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  2. Microsoft .NET

    3. Microsoft .NET Framework You are going to a site outside of SSW
    The Microsoft .NET Framework includes everything you need to run .NET Framework applications, including the Common Language Runtime, the .NET Framework class library, and ASP.NET.
    You can find downloads and links for .NET framework at Microsoft's .NET Framework Developer Centre You are going to a site outside of SSW.

  3. Windows

    Windows update
    Windows update page You are going to a site outside of SSW

    Microsoft Download Center
    Great place for finding the latest service packs. Select 'Keyword Search' and use the keyword 'service': Download Center You are going to a site outside of SSW

    Visual Basic 6 Runtime files
    Some exes that SSW gives out require that you have the Visual Basic 6 runtime files on your machine (not many as we generally include a setup.exe). If you need the VB6 runtime files, you can get them from Microsoft's site in the file : VB6 Runtime Files You are going to a site outside of SSW

    Microsoft Personal Security Adviser
    MPSA will scan your system and build a customized report on items such as: missing security patches, weak passwords. MSPA page You are going to a site outside of SSW

    Microsoft Soap Toolkit SDK 3.0
    Required for the Soap Type Libraries. Also includes the MS XML 4 Parser. SOAP Toolkit Download Page You are going to a site outside of SSW


  4. Office

    Office Update
    Automatically detect he latest product updates to Office in one place. Microsoft recommends that all Office customers scan their PC regularly to receive the latest updates and optimal benefits. : Microsoft Office You are going to a site outside of SSW

    Outlook Security Update
    In Outlook XP, you are unable to view any attachments that have certain file extensions. Details on how you are able to specify which extensions you want outlook to hide and which ones to view.

     

  5. Access

    Microsoft Snapshot Viewer
    The Microsoft Snapshot Viewer enables you to view a report snapshot WITHOUT having Microsoft Access 97, 2000 or 2002 or the run-time version of it.
    Snapshot Viewer You are going to a site outside of SSW

    Access 2000 and 2002 Users - Microsoft Jet version 4.0 Service Pack 8
    The Jet40sp6.exe file is a service pack that contains updated .dll files that are included with Microsoft Access 2000, Microsoft Office 2000 Developer, Microsoft Visual Basic version 6.0 or later, and other products that incorporate Microsoft Jet database engine 4.x. There are two different versions of SP5 available, depending on your operating system. Jet Service Pack 8 You are going to a site outside of SSW

    Access 97 Users - Microsoft Jet version 3.51, Service Pack 3
    The Jet35sp3.exe file is a service pack that contains an update of seven .dll files that are included with Microsoft Access 97, Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition, Microsoft Visual Basic version 5.0 or later, and other products that incorporate Jet 3.5x. Jet Service Pack 3 You are going to a site outside of SSW

    Microsoft Access 97, 2000 and 2002 Repair and Compact Utility
    The Jet compact utility, JETCOMP.exe, is a stand-alone utility that compacts databases created with Microsoft Jet database engine 3.x and 4.x. This utility may be run in conjunction with Microsoft Jet database engine 3.x and 4.x for recovering corrupted databases.
    Download at: Access Repair Utility You are going to a site outside of SSW

  6. SQL

    7. Server 2000 Service Pack 4
    SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4You are going to a site outside of SSW

    SQL Server 7.0 Service Pack 4
    SQL Server 7.0 Service Pack 3You are going to a site outside of SSW

  7. 3rd Party Tools

    Microsoft tools are the most important tools I have. I spend most of my time using Outlook, Visual Studio.NET, SQL Server Enterprise Manager and Access. However Microsoft tools don't do everything I want to do. Rather than spending my time recreating the wheel, I am always on the look out for non-Microsoft options or extensions that will save me time.

    The Best 3rd Party Tools


  8. Other

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