TechNet Plus Blog : Subscriber Downloads

Good news for TechNet Plus subscribers looking for XP SP3

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:34:00 GMT

The full Windows XP install with SP3 integrated (also referred to as the Slipstream build) is now available for TechNet Plus subscribers to download. The following languages are currently available: Chinese-Simplified, English, French, German, Italian,...(read more)

TechNet Plus: Windows XP SP3 is available for Download

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:17:00 GMT

Hello - We are pleased to announce that “update only” Windows XP SP3 bits in all languages are now available on TechNet via the Top Downloads location. Please read the directions in that section or on our FAQ about using Top Downloads. Windows XP SP3...(read more)

TechNet Plus: New Content in Subscriber Downloads

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:41:00 GMT

Hello - Thanks for all of the feedback on our site changes. Based on your feedback and the common consensus that “What’s New” is critical to your experience of Subscriber Downloads we have found a short term solution are increasing the priority of the...(read more)

TechNet Plus: Coming Soon.....Subscriber Downloads and Product Keys UI Changes

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:15:00 GMT

In a previous blog post I had mentioned that Subscriber Downloads would be changing but that converting the data structure turned out to be more complicated than anticipated. Well I just wanted to let you all know.... the changes will take effect THIS...(read more)

TechNet Plus: Finding the Top Downloads Control

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:23:00 GMT

Hi, Now that the SP1 Update is available for subscribers on Top Downloads , there are some people having trouble finding the Top Downloads or seeing the bits available. Top Downloads is not in the usual location for accessing downloads, here is what the...(read more)

TechNet Plus: Vista SP1 available for Download

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:51:00 GMT

Hi Everyone. We have posted the SP1 Update release for download through the Top Downloads section on http://technet.microsoft.com/subscriptions . TechNet Plus subscribers, you now can download the following: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (x86, x64) - DVD...(read more)

TechNet Plus: SP1 availability update

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:36:00 GMT

Hello, In case you haven’t seen it there is an update in Mike Nash’s blog related to SP1 availability. We are moving up the availability date for TechNet & MSDN subscribers. The update & full install bits will be available in Subscriber Downloads...(read more)

TechNet Plus Subscriber Downloads is changing

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:50:00 GMT

Hi, I just wanted to share with you that in the next few weeks we will implement a change to the TechNet Plus Subscriber Downloads experience. It is about to get easier to the get to the product downloads and access the related product keys with a better...(read more)

TechNet Plus: SP1 availability plan of record

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:09:00 GMT

Now that we’ve made Windows Server 2008 available to all TechNet Plus subscribers there is a firestorm of questions about when will SP1 also be available for subscribers. The current plan is that it will be available in mid-March, if that changes I’ll...(read more)

TechNet Plus: Windows Server 2008 RTM Available

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:56:00 GMT

Hi Everyone. I’m happy to report that Windows Server 2008 is now live and available to all TechNet Plus subscribers from TechNet Plus Subscriber Downloads. The following software editions and languages are now available: Edition Language Download Location...(read more)

TechNet Plus: Patches & File Transfer Manager Download Client

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:35:00 GMT

As mentioned in my previous post, we are aware that some Subscribers have recently become unable to access Subscriber Downloads, receiving Error Code 11008 when attempting to gain access. During recent system maintenance, changes were made that have created...(read more)

TechNet Plus: 11008 Errors

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:26:00 GMT

You may have seen the update from Julie in the MSDN Subscriber Blog , related to the 11008 Errors on Subscriber Downloads that some people are experiencing. We are making progress toward resolving the issues and appreciate your patience. If you are receiving...(read more)

TechNet Plus: Subscriber Downloads database upgrade

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:07:00 GMT

The system that hosts TechNet Subscriber Downloads content will be unavailable intermittently over this weekend for a database upgrade. The upgrade will occur from Friday, October 5th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT to Monday, October 8th, 2007 2:00 AM PDT . Impact:...(read more)

TechNet Plus: Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate (RC0)

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:55:00 GMT

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 helps IT professionals to increase the flexibility of their server infrastructure. The Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate (RC0) is available to all TechNet Plus subscribers from Subscriber Downloads . Try it out now! Not...(read more)

TechNet Subscriber Download site issues/feedback

TechNetPlusSubscriptions — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:10:00 GMT

I know many of you have been experiencing issues over the last few weeks accessing TechNet Subscriber Downloads . Rest assured we are trying to get the issues resolved ASAP. We are also working on some very broad Subscriber improvements that will reduce...(read more)