Windows Management Framework 5.0 RTM is now available

Updated - February 24, 2016: Microsoft has republished the Windows Management Framework (WMF) 5.0 RTM packages for Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 SP1 to Microsoft’s Download Center.

Download the free Microsoft Visio 2016 Viewer

The Microsoft Visio 2016 Viewer is available as a free download from Microsoft Download Center. Visio 2016 Viewer allows anyone to view Visio drawings inside their Microsoft Internet Explorer Web browser.

Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine Optimization Assessment Tool

The Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine Optimization Assessment tool will automatically inspect your Virtual Machines running in Microsoft Azure. Optimize your investment in Azure with the prioritized recommendations provided.

Microsoft Security Release ISO Image February 2016 is now available

Microsoft has released the security release ISO image February 2016. This DVD5 ISO image file approximately 1.1 GB in size contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on February 9, 2016.

Filezilla 3.15.0.2 is now available

FileZilla.org has released the FileZilla 3.15.0.2. The following bug was fixed in FileZilla 3.15.0.2:
  • Windows: Binaries are now also signed using a SHA256 signature and certificate.
  • OS X: Move location of COPYING file containing the GPL to a different location in the bundle. On some systems. OS X cannot verify the bundle with the file at the old location.
  • Restore focused item if changing directory listing sort order.
  • Fix restoring the column widths of the failed transfers tab in the queue when starting FileZilla.
  • Windows: Double-clicking a divider between a list header in the queue now adjust the sizes in the other tabs just as dragging the width would.

SQL Server 2016 Upgrade Advisor Preview 1.4 is now available

The SQL Server 2016 Upgrade Advisor Preview 1.4 (Version: 0.1.3103.1) is now available for download from Microsoft Download Center. This download enables users of prior versions to run a set of upgrade rules against their SQL Server database to pinpoint breaking and behavior changes and deprecated features as well as providing help with the adoption of new features such as Stretch Database.

Microsoft Kodu Game Lab 1.4.120.0 is now available for download

Microsoft Kodu Game Lab 1.4.120.0 is now available for download. Kodu for the PC is available to download for free. Kodu for the XBox is also available in the USA on the XBox Marketplace, in the Indie Games channel for about $5.

Firefox 44.0.2 [Update]

--- February 11, 2016 ---
Firefox 44.0.2 is now available for download and all existing users should be able to upgrade to it automatically (Menu > Help menu > About Firefox). According to release notes this release contains the following:
  • [Fixed] Firefox hangs or crashes on startup.
  • Various security fixes

Dropbox 3.14.5 is now available for download

Dropbox has released version 3.14.5 of Dropbox, a final build of its desktop client for Windows, Mac and Linux. This stable release includes a number of small fixes and improvements.

Adobe Flash Player 20.0.0.306 is now available for download

Adobe has released Flash Player 20.0.0.306 for Windows and Macintosh, and Flash Player 11.2.202.569 for Linux. These updates address multiple critical-risk vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.33 is now available

The latest release, Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) 5.33 is available for download. This update includes updated detections for the following malware families: Bladabindi, Gamarue, Sality, Kelihos and Diplugem​​. This updates also include detections for the latest variants from these malware families. There were no new malware families added to the MSRT 5.33.

Windows Sysinternals Suite (Build February 2, 2016)

Microsoft has released an update version (February 2, 2016) of Windows Sysinternals Suite. This new release contains an updated version of Sigcheck 2.5, Process Explorer 16.11, Whois 1.13 and RAMMap 1.5.

Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 5.5 is now available

Microsoft has released the Final version of Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 5.5 which adds support for Windows 10. EMET 5.5 also includes a number of new functionality and updates.