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February 7th, 2008

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SpywareIsolator Removal Instructions

SpywareIsolator Descriptions:

SpywareIsolator is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that endangers the world of computers. SpywareIsolator usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Zlob.Trojan, Virus or fake software. SpywareIsolator will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of SpywareIsolator, in order to remove the potential and reported problems. It’s believed that SpywareIsolator is a new variant of SpyLocked and SpyCrush. Not only does it slow down your machine dramatically, it would also put your privacy and data in danger.

It is extremely important to remove SpywareIsolator from your computer. You can try our recommended SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility, which is very intuitive and highly efficient. SpywareIsolator can be removed automatically. However, if you are familiar with registry edit and dll files in Windows, we strongly recommend you to try the SpywareIsolator manual removal instructions. It might take time and patience, but it is equally effective if you get it right.

As always, we will constantly update the instructions to combat against SpywareIsolator and its variants. Please feel free to post comments if you have any questions or suggestions regarding SpywareIsolator. This is a great community and

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Written by Alex on February 7th, 2008 with no comments.
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Use C# to Find What Services are Running in a Process

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Recently, an individual going by the moniker 'hi' posted a comment to Setting the Priority of a Service Process via Script:

How would I, if I want to, find which services are part of a particular svchost.exe? Can in be done in C#?

Thanks!

I replied via comment, but one has even less control over formatting in comments than one does in the actual blog posting, so I figured I would post the response here as well.

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Tasklist.exe with the /svc param can tell you, as can Process Explorer. You can also inspect the registry to determine what services would load with what SVCHOST group (see "Troubleshooting Performance Issues with Automatic Updates" for more details).

As far as C# code, the following requires a reference to System.Management. Invoke the program, passing it the process id of the process you're curious about, and it will output the services running in that process.

using System;
using System.Management;

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Written by «/\/\Ø|ö±ò\/»®© on February 7th, 2008 with no comments.
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Installing 64-bit Vista SP1 from a 32-bit Vista SP1 Image

Installing 64-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 from a 32-bit image of Vista SP1 is a move that has become possible with the latest stage in evolution of the latest Windows client. Along with a range of enhancements, Vista SP1 comes to the table with setup and deployment improvements. While end users will be only superficially impacted by the changes, IT professional and original equipment manufacturers will be able to enjoy the added benefits of the service pack.

SP1 is great for IT Professionals because it will make your life easier around deployment and management of the technology. You will be able to maintain a single WinPE image because you can install 64-bit versions of Vista from a 32-bit OS,” explained Deeps De Silva, Audience Marketing Manager, Microsoft Australia. (more…)

Written by Jason on February 7th, 2008 with no comments.
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Explore Your Fonts

Windows seems to have an insatiable appetite for fonts. A new installation starts out with the standard ‘core’ fonts, and there are around 20 of them, but within a very short time you could find your fonts folder has somehow acquired scores and sometimes hundreds of new ones. The Windows Font viewer in Control Panel doesn’t really tell you much, unless you open each file, so here’s a better way to see what you’ve got. It’s called Windows Fonts Explorer and there’s really no need to elaborate. (more…)

Written by Jason on February 7th, 2008 with no comments.
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Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Update 32Bit RTM Build 6001.18000 Leaked

Vista fans, yup here is it! Long awaited Service Pack 1 in RTM version released .What RTM - “Release To Manufacturing” does stands for? Well, in short it’s exact same version which will appear in March aka final version.The leak is some kind of a standalone executable and has the build 6001.18000.080126-2040. Another leak has it as 080118_1840, but its a pretty early timestamp (18-01-2008) which suggests that its a fake. These builds are probably escrow and candidate for the final RTM.
Check wiki for more details about RTM. Keep in mind that this is only Service Pack 1 itself, it’s not Vista SP1 ISO! So, you can download it and install on any (32bit) Vista edition. Also make sure to READ NFO for more details & explanation. For those ones who have pirated copy of Vista (well, who doesn’t?), I’m not sure will this work with that popular OEM BIOS emulation crack by PARADOX (Microsoft’s states something like - No way dude).

You might want to take a look here too RTM Build 6001.18000

Written by ShaDow on February 7th, 2008 with no comments.
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Here Comes Windows Vista SP1 “Changelog”

Leading up to next week’s public beta-test release of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Release Candidate, Microsoft today has published a 17-page document outlining in fine detail exactly what difference SP1 makes to Vista.

Some of the contents has been shared in bits in the past, but this is so far the most comprehensive “changelog” we’ve ever seen and probably will see as the final version is not expected to differ much from the RC, with the exception of WGA modifications as described below. I’ve highlighted some of the most interesting changes which you may or may not already know.

This document describes many of the notable changes in Windows Vista SP1, with the exception of some updates to the Windows Genuine Advantage experience which we are still developing for our customers and will be released in a later build.

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