March 31st, 2008

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PrivacyRedeemer (Privacy Redeemer) Removal Instructions

PrivacyRedeemer Descriptions:

PrivacyRedeemer, also known as Privacy Redeemer by many computer users, is counterfeit anti-spyware / anti-malware software. PrivacyRedeemer usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Trojan and virus. PrivacyRedeemer will display fake security alerts or notifications to trick user to buy the paid version of PrivacyRedeemer.

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Manual Removal Instructions:

Stop PrivacyRedeemer Processes:
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PrivacyRedeemer.exe

Unregister Privacy Redeemer DLL Files:
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msvbvm60.dll

Find and Delete Privacy Redeemer Files:
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%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\PrivacyRedeemer.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\PrivacyRedeemer.exe.manifest
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\PrivacyRedeemerMonitor.exe%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Privacy Redeemer.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\BugReport.html.tpl
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\comdlg32.ocx
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\copy.gif
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\Debug.log
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\IEHistoryClear.cmd
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\unins000.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\winhttp.dll
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\wmsrc.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Privacy Redeemer.lnk
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\[RANDOM FILE NAME].tmp
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Privacy Redeemer\Privacy Redeemer.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\left_bg.jpg
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\left_bg1.gif
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\logo1.jpg
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\msvbvm60.dll
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\openlocation.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\right_bg.jpg
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\right_bg1.gif
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\snd.wav
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\style.css
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\title1_bg.gif
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\top.jpg
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Privacy Redeemer\unins000.dat

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Written by Alex on March 31st, 2008 with no comments.
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WinXProtector (WinXP Protector) Removal Instructions

WinXProtector Descriptions:

WinXProtector, also known as Win XP Protector by a lot of people, is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that endangers the world of computers. WinXProtector usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Vundo Trojan, Virus or fake software. WinXProtector will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of WinXProtector, 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.

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Manual Removal Instructions:

Stop WinXProtector Processes:
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WinXProtector.exe

Find and Delete these WinXProtector Files:
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%UserProfile%\Application Data\WinXProtector\base.dat
%UserProfile%\Application Data\WinXProtector\base2.dat
%UserProfile%\Application Data\WinXProtector\Desc.dat
%UserProfile%\Application Data\WinXProtector\spline.dat
%ProgramFiles%\WinXProtector\Buy.url
%ProgramFiles%\WinXProtector\Help.url
%ProgramFiles%\WinXProtector\Uninstall.exe
%ProgramFiles%\WinXProtector\WinXProtector.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\WinXProtector\WinXProtector.ini
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\WinXProtector\Purchase License.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\WinXProtector\Support Page.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\WinXProtector\WinXProtector Uninstall.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\WinXProtector\WinXProtector.lnk

Remove WinXProtector Registry Values:
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WinXProtector
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WinXProtector
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{82297D11-31C1-40B1-960A-BDF40B3B365F}
HKEY_CURRENT_USERS\Software\WinXProtector
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\pcsd
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{82297D11-31C1-40B1-960A-BDF40B3B365F}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WinXProtector
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WinXProtector
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Written by Alex on March 31st, 2008 with no comments.
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Core with a GUI

If you have messed around in Windows Server 2008 Core installation you've probably had some challenges along the way - like: how do I join a computer to the domain using a command prompt, how can I add Features, tweak the firewall etc. Well, a nice and very useful solution to many of the basic configuration tasks is out there - and it's free of course!

Go check out CoreConfigurator (Server Core Configurator) written by Guy Teverovsky - look how easy it is and stop acting like a geek sent back to the early 90s :-)

Download here and enjoy!

Written by Jakob H. Heidelberg on March 31st, 2008 with no comments.
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My curtain call

Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.

-Plato

(I’ll let you decide which half applies.)

They say all good things must come to an end, and that is the case today: I want to share with you the bittersweet news that I am moving on to a role outside Microsoft. It's a bit deflating to know that this constitutes my last post to the Windows Vista Team blog. But by the same token, I'm thrilled, amazed and humbled at the success that this blog has become. Our aim has always been to share the Windows story in an open and approachable manner. Given the role we play today as a community resource, I'd wager that we're doing pretty well in that regard.

While this good thing ends for me today, in actuality, it continues for you: I leave you in the extremely knowledgeable and capable hands of my colleague Christopher Flores, a Director on the Windows Communications team. Christopher has been with Microsoft for many years and will draw on a wealth of experience in his efforts to bring you the Windows story. He arguably is even

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Written by Nick White on March 31st, 2008 with no comments.
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Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Language Pack Install Tool for Business, Home Premium and Basic Edition on Windows Vista SP1

Windows Vista Multilingual User Interface Pack (MUI) is language packs for Windows Vista that provide a translated version of most of the user interface so that users can change the display language on Vista computer and view wizards, dialog boxes, menus, Help topics, and other items in Windows in a different language.

Select and download your Vista Ultimate x86 x64 MUI Language Pack

Download : Vista MUI Tools v5.5 (x86 & x64)

Logout and login again using administrator user account, and with UAC turned off.
Administrator account is disabled by default in all clean installations and upgrades of Windows Vista.
UAC is enabled by default.

Enable/Disable Built-in Administrator Account in Windows Vista

Disable/Enable User Account Control

Change Language Manually:

1. Run Registry Editor (regedit.exe).

2. Navigate to the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\MUI\UILanguages\xx-YY

Where xx-YY is the original system user interface language locale string, such as en-US for English edition.

3. Rename the xx-YY to aa-BB, where aa-BB is the locale string for the new system language that you want to set

(such as...

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Written by ShaDow on March 31st, 2008 with 1 comment.
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