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Microsoft have a large number of products that they are working on all the time. They are constantly upgrading their software and often offer different programmes for free for short periods of time. They also have hundreds of clipart and template addtitions for their programmes which are free to download.

 

Their webiste is: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Search.aspx?displaylang=en

 

Most modern Windows computers will have an automatic upgrade feature which will go onto the internet automatically and download essential fixes and tweaks for Windows. However, it does not necessarily do it for all Microsoft programmes and sometimes leaves out certan non essential elements.

 

So, it is worthwhile, once in a while visiting the Microsoft download website and having a look.

 

Here are a few examples:

 

In addition, all major upgrades are made available here. Before they are formally published they go through testing phases. The penultimate 2 phases are called Beta which is followed by release candidate. Release candidate is what Microsoft think they will release (but it gives them a chance to change their minds if something is drastically wrong for example) and is normally very robust.

 

An example of this is Service Pack 3 (in other words the third pack of fixes and improvements) for Windows XP which is available at:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=75ed934c-8423-4386-ad98-36b124a720aa&displaylang=en

and

Service pack 1 for Windows Vista:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&DisplayLang=en

 

THESE ARE BOTH RELEASE CANDIDATE VERSIONS TO BE INSTALLED AT YOU OWN (LIMITED) RISK.

 

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