Windows Admin Center: August 2011

Google Chrome 14.0.835.122 has been released to the Beta Channel

Beta Channel Update (August 30, 2011)
Google Chrome 14.0.835.122 has been updated to the Beta Channel for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chrome Frame platforms. This release contains fixes for a number of stability issues along with other bugs, and an updated version of Adobe Flash Player.

Firefox 6.0.1 Released, Fraudulent SSL Certificate Revoked

Firefox 6.0.1 now officially available for download. This version revoked the root certificate for DigiNotar due to fraudulent SSL certificate issuance. (see more details in "What's new in Firefox 6.0.1" section)

Overview
Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking, tab-browsing, integrated Google search, simplified privacy controls, a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online.

Dropbox 1.2.29 Experimental is now available for download (August 30, 2011). This release contains one last Finder fix and a couple of other tiny fixes that affected some of users in previous release.

Google Chrome Stable Update (August 30, 2011)
Google Chrome 13.0.782.218 has been released to the Stable channel for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame. This release includes the new version of Adobe Flash Player (10.3.183.7) plug-in.

Dev Channel Update (August 29, 2011)
Google Chrome Dev channel has been updated to 15.0.865.0 for Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Chrome Frame. This release contains the new version of Chrome's V8 (3.5.8.0) JavaScript engine.

FileZilla 3.5.1 is now available for download. This release contains new features, bug fixes that affected some of users in previous release. The full details about changes that are in FileZilla 3.5.1 listed in the the "What's new in FileZilla 3.5.1" section.

Dropbox 1.2.28 Experimental is now available for download (25 August 2011). This release contains one last Finder fix and a couple of other tiny fixes that affected some of users in previous release.

Firefox 7.0 Beta 2 is now available for testing on Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. This release is the second "Beta" version of the Firefox 7.0 includes performance enhancements that improve the browsing experience for users and enable developers to create faster Web apps and websites. The full details about changes that are in Firefox 7.0 listed in the the "What's new in Firefox 7.0" section.

Cisco Releases Security Advisories

Cisco has released three security advisories to address vulnerabilities affecting the Cisco Unified Communications Manager (previously known as Cisco CallManager), the Cisco Unified Presence Server, and the Cisco Intercompany Media Engine. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker, remote attacker to disclose the contents of the underlying databases or cause a denial-of-service condition on affected product versions.

Download CCleaner 3.10.1525 with support for Firefox 7.0 beta

CCleaner - Optimization and Cleaning
CCleaner 3.10.1525 is now available for download. This release further improves support for Firefox 7.0 Beta 1, Firefox 6.0 Final, Internet Explorer (IE) 9.0.2 and Safari 5.1, and also adds cleaning for MS Search, Cached Fonts, RegEditX, SpeedBit DAP, Spyware Terminator, SUPERAntiSpyware, Acrobat Distiller 10 and Foxit Reader 5.0. The full details about changes that are in this version of CCleaner listed in the "What's new in CCleaner 3.10.1525" section.

Download Adobe Flash Player 10.3.183.7

Adobe Flash Player has been updated to version 10.3.183.7. This update addresses compatibility issues identified in Adobe Flash Player 10.3.183.5 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris, and Adobe Flash Player 10.3.186.3 and earlier versions for Android.

Dev Channel Update (August 24, 2011)
Google Chrome Dev channel has been updated to 15.0.861.0 for Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Chrome Frame. This release contains the new version of Chrome's V8 (3.5.7.0) JavaScript engine.

Download Skype 5.5.0.114 for Windows

Skype for Windows has been updated to version 5.5.0.114. This version is a maintenance release that resolves a video calling stability issue related to calls between Skype 5.5 for Windows and few older versions of Skype for Windows and Mac.

Overview
Skype is software that enables you to make free calls anywhere in the world. Skype uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you with other users. It offers several features, including SkypeOut calling from Skype to regular and mobile phones worldwide, conference calling, and secure file transferring.

Download Dropbox 1.1.43 Stable

Dropbox 1.1.43 Stable is now available for download (23 August 2011). This release contains bug fixes very rare finder crash that affected some of users in previous release.

Overview
Dropbox works just like any other folder on your computer, but with a few differences. Any files or folders inside Dropbox will get synchronized to Dropbox's servers (Online Backup) and any other computer linked to your account. The green checkmarks will appear on top of your files to let you know that they're synced and up to date. All data is transferred over SSL and encrypted with AES-256 before storage. Dropbox keeps track of every change made to any of its contents.

Key Features
Here are some key features of Dropbox:
Synchronization:
Once installed, any file you drop into your Dropbox folder will synchronize and be available on any other computer you've installed Dropbox on, as well as from the web. Also, any changes you make to files in your Dropbox will sync to your other computers, instantly.

Backup:
Let's say you accidentally delete that 8 page report that you were supposed to have for a meeting tomorrow. A handy Dropbox feature is the ability to undelete files or pull up any previous versions of it.

Sharing:
You can also share files and folders with whomever you choose, whether it be music with buddies, docs with colleagues or photos with grandma, even if they're not Dropbox users.

Speed:
We obsess over speed, and it shows. Dropbox is very smart about the way it handles files. For example, if you make a change to a huge file, dropbox will only update the piece of the file that changed.

Security:
All files are transported over SSL and encrypted using AES-256 (banks use this too).

How to Download Dropbox 1.1.43
The links in this section correspond to files available for Dropbox 1.1.43. Download the files appropriate for you.

What's new in Dropbox 1.1.43 (23 August 2011)
This release contains the following fixes:

Lion-specific images for our initial tour.
Backport from 1.2.x that fixes very very rare Finder crash

System Requirements
The Dropbox application runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems. To run the Dropbox application on your computer requires:

At least 512MB of RAM
Free space on your computer equal to your Dropbox storage quota.
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit).
Mac: OS X Tiger (10.4) or later.
Ubuntu 7.10+ and Fedora Core 9+.

Source: Dropbox Release Notes

Google Chrome 14.0.835.109 has been released to the Beta Channel

Beta Channel Update (August 23, 2011)
Google Chrome 14.0.835.109 has been updated to the Beta Channel for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chrome Frame platforms. This release contains fixes for a number of stability issues along with other bugs.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) is now available for download

Download Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Service Pack are cumulative updates may be used to upgrade any edition of SQL Server 2008. This Service Pack contains an updates for SQL Server Utility, Data-Tier Application (DAC), as well as integration capability for Microsoft Reporting Services with the Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Technologies. Service Pack 2 introduces support for a maximum of 15,000 partitions in a database, and includes SQL Server 2008 SP1 Cumulative Update 1 to 8. Moreover, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 is not a prerequisite for installing SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2.

Google Chrome Stable Update
Google Chrome 13.0.782.215 has been released to the Stable channel for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome Frame. This vesion releases to address 11 vulnerabilities including memory corruption in vertex handing. The full list of changes that are in this release listed in What's new in Google Chrome 13.0.782.215 Stable section.

Download iTunes 10.4.1

Apple has released iTunes 10.4.1 to address multiple issues that affected users in previous release. This version contains a number of improvements and fixes as listed in the What's new in iTunes 10.4.1 section. iTunes 10.4 is designed for OS X Lion. You can now use iTunes with OS X Lion's new Full-Screen App capability, which allows you to use iTunes and other apps without distractions. Navigate between your full-screen apps with a simple gesture.

Download TeamViewer 6.0.11052

TeamViewer 6.0.11052 is now available for download. This release introduces a better workflow for the setup of presentations.

Overview
TeamViewer is a simple, fast and excellent solution for remote control, screen-sharing and file-transfer app that that works behind any firewall and NAT proxy. To connect to another computer just run TeamViewer on both machines without the need of an installation procedure. With the first start automatic partner IDs are generated on both computers. Enter your partner's ID into TeamViewer and the connection is established immediately.

Firefox 7.0 Beta 1 is now officially available for download. This release is the first "Beta" version of the Firefox 7.0, contains a number of new features, bug fixes and stability improvements over the previous release as listed in the "What's new in Firefox 7.0 Beta 1" section.

Download Dropbox 1.1.40 Stable

Dropbox 1.1.40 Stable is now available for download. This release contains bug fixes that affected some of MAC OS X Lion 10.7, MAC OS X and Linux users in previous release.

Overview
Dropbox works just like any other folder on your computer, but with a few differences. Any files or folders inside Dropbox will get synchronized to Dropbox's servers (Online Backup) and any other computer linked to your account. The green checkmarks will appear on top of your files to let you know that they're synced and up to date. All data is transferred over SSL and encrypted with AES-256 before storage. Dropbox keeps track of every change made to any of its contents.

Key Features
Here are some key features of Dropbox:
Synchronization:
Once installed, any file you drop into your Dropbox folder will synchronize and be available on any other computer you've installed Dropbox on, as well as from the web. Also, any changes you make to files in your Dropbox will sync to your other computers, instantly.

Backup:
Let's say you accidentally delete that 8 page report that you were supposed to have for a meeting tomorrow. A handy Dropbox feature is the ability to undelete files or pull up any previous versions of it.

Sharing:
You can also share files and folders with whomever you choose, whether it be music with buddies, docs with colleagues or photos with grandma, even if they're not Dropbox users.

Speed:
We obsess over speed, and it shows. Dropbox is very smart about the way it handles files. For example, if you make a change to a huge file, dropbox will only update the piece of the file that changed.

Security:
All files are transported over SSL and encrypted using AES-256 (banks use this too).

How to Download Dropbox 1.1.40
The links in this section correspond to files available for Dropbox 1.1.40. Download the files appropriate for you.

What's new in Dropbox 1.1.40 (August 18, 2011)
This release contains the following fixes:

Integration support for Mac OS X Lion 10.7
Backport a fix from 1.2.x to a rare issue (from 1.2.x) where certain Mac OS X machines wouldn't upload files automatically.
Backport a fix from 1.2.x that caused the tray menu to become unresponsive on certain Linux machines.

System Requirements
The Dropbox application runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems. To run the Dropbox application on your computer requires:

At least 512MB of RAM
Free space on your computer equal to your Dropbox storage quota.
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit).
Mac: OS X Tiger (10.4) or later.
Ubuntu 7.10+ and Fedora Core 9+.

Source: Dropbox Release Notes

Google Chrome 15.0.854.0 has been released to Dev channel

Dev Channel Update (August 16, 2011)
Google Chrome Dev channel has been updated to 15.0.854.0 for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chrome Frame. This release contains the new version of Chrome's V8 (3.5.5.0) JavaScript engine.

Thunderbird makes e-mailing safer, faster, and easier with such features as intelligent spam filters, a built-in RSS reader, and quick search. Thunderbird was designed to prevent viruses and to stop junk mail. Thunderbird 6.0 includes tabbed e-mail, new search tools and indexing, "smart" folders, support for Firefox's Personas, a simplified setup wizard, and robust junk protections that include phishing and spam filters.

Dropbox 1.2.27 (Testing version) is now available for download. This release contains bug fixes that affected some of MAC OS X, Linux and Windows users in previous release.

Beta Channel Update (August 15, 2011)
Google Chrome 14.0.835.94 has been updated to the Beta Channel for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chrome Frame platforms. This release contains fixes for a number of stability issues along with other bugs.

Firefox 6.0 Final now officially available for download. This release contains several new features, bug fixes and stability improvements over the previous version as listed in the "What's new in Firefox 6.0 Final" section.

Overview
Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking, tab-browsing, integrated Google search, simplified privacy controls, a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online.

Evernote has been updated to version 4.5.0.5229. This release contains several stability improvements over the previous release.

Evernote is a note management application that offers you a single place for the organization, easy input and quick retrieval of all types of notes and clippings. With Evernote, you can conveniently capture and quickly find typed or handwritten memos, excerpts from Web pages, documents and emails, passwords, phone messages, and to do's, brainstorms, sketches, camera phone snapshots, and more.

Overview
Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. It has one box for everything: Type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and web pages. Will give you thumbnails of your top sites; Access your favorite pages instantly with lightning speed from any new tab. Desktop shortcuts allow you to launch your favorite Web apps straight from your desktop.

Overview
Dropbox works just like any other folder on your computer, but with a few differences. Any files or folders inside Dropbox will get synchronized to Dropbox's servers (Online storage) and any other computer linked to your account. The green checkmarks will appear on top of your files to let you know that they're synced and up to date. All data is transferred over SSL and encrypted with AES-256 before storage. Dropbox keeps track of every change made to any of its contents.

Dev Channel Update (August 10, 2011)
Google Chrome Dev channel has been updated to 14.0.835.35 for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chrome Frame. This release contains an updated version of full screen mode for Mac OS X Lion, along with fixes for a number of stability issues on Lion and other platforms.

Google Chrome Stable and Beta Update
Google Chrome 13.0.782.112 has been released to the Stable and Beta channel for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame. This release includes the new version of Adobe Flash Player (10.3.183.5) plug-in.

Download Microsoft Security ISO Image August 2011

Microsoft Security ISO Image August 2011 is the DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on August 8th, 2011. The image does not contain security updates for other Microsoft products. This DVD5 ISO image is intended for administrators that need to download multiple individual language versions of each security update and that do not use an automated solution such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

You can use this ISO image to download multiple updates in all languages at the same time.

Download Adobe Flash Player 10.3.183.5

Adobe Flash Player has been updated to version 10.3.183.5. This update addresses critical vulnerabilities identified in Adobe Flash Player 10.3.181.36 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris, and Adobe Flash Player 10.3.185.25 and earlier versions for Android. These vulnerabilities could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 3.22 now available for download

The Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) checks computers running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software-including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom - and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed.

Download Microsoft Office Groove 2007 Trial

Groove 2007 is a collaboration software program teams can use to share information and work together on project activities-from simple document collaboration to custom solutions integrated with business processes. Teams using Groove 2007 work inside collaborative workspaces, which put all team members, tools, and information in one place.

Groove workspaces keep teams up to date automatically and efficiently, and enable them to work anywhere, anytime, and with anyone-even people outside their organization so they spend less time coordinating and more time working.

Dev Channel Update (August 4, 2011)
Google Chrome Dev channel has been updated to 14.0.835.18 for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chrome Frame. This release contains fixes for print preview and other stability issues.

Overview
Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. It has one box for everything: Type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and web pages. Will give you thumbnails of your top sites; Access your favorite pages instantly with lightning speed from any new tab. Desktop shortcuts allow you to launch your favorite Web apps straight from your desktop.

Dropbox 1.2.22 (Testing version) is now available for download. This release contains a number of bug fixes that affected some of users in previous release.

Overview
Dropbox works just like any other folder on your computer, but with a few differences. Any files or folders inside Dropbox will get synchronized to Dropbox's servers (Online storage) and any other computer linked to your account. The green checkmarks will appear on top of your files to let you know that they're synced and up to date. All data is transferred over SSL and encrypted with AES-256 before storage. Dropbox keeps track of every change made to any of its contents.

Firefox 6.0 Beta 5 now officially available for download. This release is the fifth "Beta" version of the Firefox 6.0, contains a number of bug fixes and stability improvements over the previous release.

Overview
Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking, tab-browsing, integrated Google search, simplified privacy controls, a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online.

Download AVG Antivirus Free Edition 2011 10.0.1391

AVG Antivirus Free Edition 2011 updated to version 10.0.1391a3739. This version includes several improvements over the previous release.

Overview
AVG Antivirus 2011 offers safe surfing, searching, gaming and social networking. You'll also enjoy risk-free file exchange, secure downloading and online chatting, as well as one of the fastest scanning speeds on the market. Meanwhile, AVG's Community Protection Network shares the latest threat information with the online community to ensure everyone receives the highest form of protection possible, and AVG's Protective Cloud Technology serves as an early warning system to block new threats and reduce false positives.

Beta Channel Update
Google Chrome 13.0.782.109 has been updated to the Beta Channel for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chrome Frame platforms.

Overview
Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. It has one box for everything: Type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and web pages. Will give you thumbnails of your top sites; Access your favorite pages instantly with lightning speed from any new tab. Desktop shortcuts allow you to launch your favorite Web apps straight from your desktop.

Download Cain and Abel 4.9.41

Cain and Abel 4.9.41 is now available for download. This version includes several significant improvements over the previous release.

Overview
Cain & Abel is a password recovery tool for Microsoft Operating Systems. It allows easy recovery of several kind of passwords by sniffing the network, cracking encrypted passwords using Dictionary, Brute-Force and Cryptanalysis attacks, recording VoIP conversations, decoding scrambled passwords, recovering wireless network keys, revealing password boxes, uncovering cached passwords and analyzing routing protocols.

Download SDExplorer Base 3.0.0.476

SDExplorer Base has been updated to version 3.0.0.476. This version includes several improvements over the previous release.

Overview
SDExplorer is a free, easy-to-use, but very powerful extension for Windows Explorer. With SDExplorer you can perform all everyday operations with your documents on Microsoft Live SkyDrive using Windows Explorer, as if they were on your computer itself.

SDExplorer is a simple and convenient way to use Windows SkyDrive, just install it, double click on the icon created in Windows Explorer, sign in with your Windows Live ID, and start dragging and dropping.

Google Chrome Stable Update
Google Chrome 13.0.782.107 has been released to the Stable channel for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame. This vesion is the first stable release of the Google Chrome major version 13.0. This release contains a number of new features and updates, as well as the security fixes listed in What's new in Google Chrome 13.0.782.107 Stable section.

Overview
Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. It has one box for everything: Type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and web pages. Will give you thumbnails of your top sites, access your favorite pages instantly with lightning speed from any new tab. Desktop shortcuts allow you to launch your favorite Web apps straight from your desktop.

Download Skype 5.5.0.113

Skype has been updated to version 5.5.0.113. This version is a maintenance release that resolves Skype login issue for new installations that have UDP blocked on the network and video calling issue on some HP/Palm devices.

Dev Channel Update (August 1, 2011)
Google Chrome Dev channel has been updated to 14.0.835.15 for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chrome Frame. This release contains fixes for sync and stability.

Overview
Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. It has one box for everything: Type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and web pages. Will give you thumbnails of your top sites; Access your favorite pages instantly with lightning speed from any new tab. Desktop shortcuts allow you to launch your favorite Web apps straight from your desktop.

Firefox 6.0 Beta 4 now officially available for download. This release is the fourth "Beta" version of the Firefox 6.0, contains a number of bug fixes and stability improvements over the previous release.

Overview
Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking, tab-browsing, integrated Google search, simplified privacy controls, a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online.

Download LibreOffice 3.4.2 Final

LibreOffice is a comprehensive, professional-quality productivity suite that you can download and install for free. There is a large base of satisfied LibreOffice users worldwide, and it is available in more than 30 languages and for all major operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Mandriva, Suse, ...).

You can download, install and distribute LibreOffice freely, with no fear of copyright infringement.

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