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March 23rd, 2008

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Known Apps That Will Not Work With SP1

Here’s a list of Known Apps that will not work with SP1, but maybe in a couple of weeks or so, an update will be launched for the compatibility. If you want to check Microsoft’s newly updated Knowledge Base Article (KB935796) on Microsoft Help and Support about these known apps that will not work with SP1.

Although the list is short and consists of security software, nevertheless you should really check it for possible workarounds or patches and updates for it.

The problematic apps are as follows:

  • BitDefender AV or Internet Security version 10
  • Fujitsu Shock Sensor 2.1.0.0
  • Jiangmin KV Antivirus version 10 and 2008
  • Trend Micro Internet Security 2008
  • Zone Alarm Security Suite 7.1
  • Iron Speed Designer 5.0.1
  • Xheo Licensing 3.1
  • Free Allegiance 2.1
  • NYT Reader version 1
  • Rising Personal Firewall 2007
  • Novell ZCM Agent 10.01

Read the full KB article at Microsoft Help and Support

Written by PC Freak on March 23rd, 2008 with no comments.
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unknown trojan Removal Instructions

Unknown Trojan used to be a real Trojan, now fake anti-spyware software like IE Defender or Files Secure which will display unknown trojan as a fake popup message or their scan result to trick user to buy the fake anti-spyware program. The fake anti-spyware program usually get installed onto your PC without your permission, through Trojan, malware and virus (or you could get it by installing a fake video codec).

The possible error messages are either “Your computer was infected by Unknown Trojan. It’s dangerous for your system (critical files can be lost)! Click OK to download the antispyware program to clean your system! (Recommended)”, or “Your browser was hijacked by unknown trojan”. As discussed previously, these messages are completely misleading. You can safely remove unknown trojan by following our manual removal instructions if you are familiar with regedit and dll files. Good luck!

Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility

Manual Removal Instructions:

Unregister unknown trojan DLL Files:
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poswin.dll
avicap3.dll
xmljacodec.dll
hggdbab.dll
ddcyvtt.dll
ctl3d3.dll
sprt_ads.dll
browsew.dll
byxww.dll
ssqpp.dll
ezzhjmt.dll
oggview32.dll
toprates.dll
turbosearchsite.dll
tuvtr.dll
efcdcbx.dll
mljjh.dll
duserf.dll
dbmsrpcnw.dll
pmkhi.dll
ttaqdcwmaoxzw.dll
D3DCompiler_3.dll
domnftwqpd.dll

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Written by Alex on March 23rd, 2008 with 1 comment.
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SpyMaxx Removal Instructions

SpyMaxx Descriptions:

SpyMaxx, or SpyMaxx Antispyware, is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that endangers the world of computers. SpyMaxx Antispyware usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Vundo Trojan, Virus or fake software. SpyMaxx Antispyware will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of SpyMaxx Antispyware, in order to remove the potential and reported problems. Not only does it cause your machine to slow down dramatically, it would also put your privacy and data in risk.

Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility.

Manual Removal Instructions:

Stop SpyMaxx Antispyware Processes:
(Learn how to do this)
SpyMaxx Antispyware.exe

Find and Delete these SpyMaxx Antispyware Files:
(Learn how to do this)
UserProfile\Desktop\SpyMaxx Antispyware.lnk
UserProfile\Start Menu\Programs\SpyMaxx Antispyware\SpyMaxx Antispyware.lnk
UserProfile\Start Menu\Programs\SpyMaxx Antispyware\Uninstall.lnk
ProgramFiles\SpyMaxx Antispyware\SpyMaxx Antispyware.dll
ProgramFiles\SpyMaxx Antispyware\SpyMaxx Antispyware.exe
ProgramFiles\SpyMaxx Antispyware\SpyMaxx Antispyware.lic
ProgramFiles\SpyMaxx Antispyware\SpyMaxx Antispyware0.dll
ProgramFiles\SpyMaxx Antispyware\SpyMaxx Antispyware0.se
ProgramFiles\SpyMaxx Antispyware\SpyMaxx Antispyware1.dll
ProgramFiles\SpyMaxx Antispyware\SpyMaxx Antispyware1.se
ProgramFiles\SpyMaxx Antispyware\Uninstall.exe

Remove WinReanimator Registry Values:
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SpyMaxx Antispyware
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SpyMaxx Antispyware.com
EA7522F6-87CF-411E-8A55-19EE4344B676
D761645B-6B20-4698-AEE8-729981152A82
SBIEBHO.IEFW.2
SBIEBHO.IEFW
PopupBlocker.IEGPB.1
PopupBlocker.IEGPB
AppID\pblock.DLL
AppID\EA7522F6-87CF-411e-8A55-19EE4344B676
6F87F145-DC2D-4766-AF03-3A3B96FFAD98
5C3F6257-3E00-45C2-88D5-CB0F3A17BF0E
AVPGIntegrator.IEIntegrator.1
AppID\7F7775D5-1EC8-4c0d-9BD7-6F3380959861
SpyMaxx

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Written by Alex on March 23rd, 2008 with 1 comment.
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Use BitLocker Drive Encryption without TPM chip

Windows Vista includes a new hard drive encryption feature called BitLocker Drive Encryption. BitLocker can be a very useful security feature for businesses and home users that have sensitive and confidential information stored on their computer. Unfortunately, BitLocker Drive Encryption by default requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM Chip) version 1.2 or later installed in your computer. If you have Windows Vista Business, Ultimate or Enterprise but do not have a TPM chip, you can still use BitLocker Drive Encryption.

Hidden away in local group policy is a setting that will allow you to turn on the ability to use a USB storage device instead of a TPM key to store the encryption key. This is a great feature for users that don't have the latest high-end hardware because you can still use hard drive encryption. However, every time you turn on your computer, the USB storage device that has the encryption key located on it must be plugged in. Without it, your computer will not boot up. One BitLocker Drive Encryption is setup with a USB storage device, that USB storage device basically becomes the key to your computer.

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Written by ShaDow on March 23rd, 2008 with no comments.
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How to Remove Unused Drivers and Devices

If you remove a piece of hardware, particularly USB devices that may be frequently swapped out, without first Uninstalling it in Device Manager, the drivers remain behind, but the device no longer shows up in Device Manager by default.

Plug and Play, when it works, makes life simpler by automatically detecting and configuring new hardware as it is attached to the computer. With today's USB, smartcard and other removable media, it makes life much more efficient. But, while Windows is fairly good at detecting the hardware and installing the appropriate drivers, it is not so good at realizing that the device is gone and purging the drivers from the system.

If you actually right-click the device in Device Manager and select Uninstall, the device and its associated drivers will be removed. But, if you just remove the device, it will disappear from the Device Manager, but may leave the drivers behind. Those drivers, aside from taking up space, could later be found to contain vulnerabilities and expose your system to compromise even though you aren't aware the drivers exist.

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Written by ShaDow on March 23rd, 2008 with no comments.
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New Kernel for Vista SP1, New Kernel for Windows 7

Microsoft is simply spoiling its users when it comes down to the evolution of the core of the Windows client. 




Both the first service pack to the latest Windows operating system available on the market and the next iteration of the Windows platform come with new kernels. Vista SP1 was released to manufacturing on February 4, 2008 and to the general public on March 18. The first taste of Windows 7 was delivered in January 2008 with the Milestone 1 build, while the operating system was confirmed to be under development until 2010. But both Windows releases have something in common, as they each bring to the table a new kernel. 

"This is the first time we've ever had a common codebase for Windows that goes all the way from a budget consumer PC right up to a mainframe-class datacenter server. Internally to Microsoft, this makes it easier for us to provide sustained engineering on the product: if we want or need to update a system component, we only have to produce two binaries (x86 and x64) for all languages and product editions. Compare that to the days of Windows XP/2003, when we had maybe 25 different
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Written by Madhukar on March 23rd, 2008 with no comments.
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