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Microsoft has decided to postpone the launch of Windows XP SP3 at the last minute due to a problem of compatibility with the application Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System.

According to some statements of the spokesman of the company, Microsoft has decided not to put the patch in the service Windows Update until they put a filter that can not allow such an update to users of Microsoft Dynamics. Microsoft while warns users that software that did not implement until they had solved the problem. For now Microsoft has not given final date of when will launch the SP3.

I am damn sure your remember Battlefield Heroes a online cartoon FPS game to be launched by EA. Yes. The one which would be free and would be like a clone of Team Fortress 2.

The first video was just about how the game would be, rather a demo trailer on what the game would include. And some details about the character it would include. But this new video includes lot more, the customisation details, character building, war paths, strategical killing and funnier side but a part of the FPS.

The game looks amazing with all the airborne warfare and various character customisation. Watch out for more on Battlefield Heroes.

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Windows XP SP3 is finally available for download from download.windowsupdate. The service pack is a 300MB+ standalone x86 installer available in majorly all the languages. Much after the wait for longtime this service pack can also be obtained through windows update as a 70MB download. For x64 OS the SP3 won’t be available right now, it may release till the end of June this year by automatic updates.

This service pack includes all the important fixes and even the previously-released Windows XP updates which include security updates, out-of-band software fixes, some important hot-fixes which might have been excluded in SP2. The shocking thing is Windows Explorer 7 isn’t included in the new SP3 bundle, rather it needs to be installed separately.

With XP SP3, Microsoft has timeported back some Vista features. The four major features which aren’t just Vista specific now include Network fixes.

1. NAP(Network Access Protection) is included which helps blocking network access to unknown connection unless specified by the corporation. This fix will majorly help enterprises for added protection from intruders in their network.
2. Microsoft Kernel Cryptographic module which helps in cryptograhing algorithms in single module.
3. “Black Hole” Router Detection System helps in detecting and protecting users from false data packages sent and received by some Routers.
4. The new Product Activation module is also added which helps to install XP even without entering the Product Key, just like in Windows Vista installation.

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Ubisoft announced the launch of a new title for Prince of Persia. Assassins Creed has definitely raised curiosity among the Prince of Persia lovers aiming the similiarites in the stealth-silent game which has topped all the marks.

The new addition would be more exciting and more fun which would rejuvenate this action-adventure series, and will introduce a new revolutionary style, said Ubisoft. The new game will follow the steps of Assassins Creeds’ with a game release for Console and immediately for PC. The game would also be available on DS with new characters and new storyline.

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