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June 27th, 2008

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Re-enabling hibernation in Windows Vista after disk cleanup

Windows Vista Cleanup tool, which enables you to clear your disk of unnecessary files, one of the main reason why we run out of space on C:\ partition.

After having cleanup the files I cannot see the Hibernate option in Power Options anymore.This problem occurs when the Disk Cleanup Tool disables the hibernation file. The hibernation file must be enabled to access the hybrid sleep feature and the hibernation feature in Windows Vista. When the hibernation file is disabled, and the hybrid sleep feature is enabled, a backup of open programs and open files will not be saved to the disk when you use the sleep feature in Windows Vista. Additionally, if the computer loses power while the Windows is in sleep mode, open programs and open files will not be recovered, and any unsaved work will be lost.
In order to get the Hibernate option back in the Power Options mode you should take following steps:

1. Click Start , click All Programs, and then click Accessories.
2. Right-click Command Prompt, click Run as administrator, type powercfg -h on, and then press ENTER.

The command line tool powercfg.exe enables users to control the power...
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Written by magakos on June 27th, 2008 with no comments.
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PestSweeper (Pest Sweeper 1.0) Removal Instructions

PestSweeper Descriptions:

PestSweeper, also known as Pest Sweeper by a lot of people, is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that endangers the world of computers. PestSweeper usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Vundo Trojan, Virus or fake software. PestSweeper will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of PestSweeper, 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 PestSweeper Processes:
(Learn how to do this)
PestSweeper.exe

Find and Delete these PestSweeper Files:
(Learn how to do this)
pestsweeper.exe
%program_files%\pestsweeper\unins000.exe
%program_files%\pestsweeper\pestsweeper.exe
%program_files%\pestsweeper\pestsweeper.url
%program_files%\pestsweeper\success.wav
%program_files%\pestsweeper\unins000.dat
setup_en.exe
%common_programs%\pestsweeper\pestsweeper on the web.lnk
%common_programs%\pestsweeper\pestsweeper.lnk
%common_programs%\pestsweeper\uninstall pestsweeper.lnk
%desktopdirectory%\pestsweeper.lnk
%program_files%\pestsweeper\alarm.wav
%program_files%\pestsweeper\click.wav
%program_files%\pestsweeper\config.cfg
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dbinfo
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\def2.base
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\defbase0.db
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\defbase1.db
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\defbase2.db
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\defbase3.db
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\defbase4.db
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\defbase5.db
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\defbase6.db
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\defbase7.db
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\defbase8.db
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\immunization.pl
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\license
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\sig2.base
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\sigrules.rul
%program_files%\pestsweeper\dll\update.scr
%program_files%\pestsweeper\pestsweeper.exe
%program_files%\pestsweeper\unins000.exe
setup_en.exe

Remove PestSweeper Registry Values:
(Learn how to do this)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run pestsweeper
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\pestsweeper
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\pestsweeper fr
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run pestsweeper

Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility.

You can

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Quick Tip: Simplest way to Save Time in using Google Search

savetime

This is the first Google Tip that I wrote and a must to share with everybody.

As stated in the picture above. Save time by hitting the Return or Enter Key instead of Clicking the "Search" Button - Google.

That’s it!

Simple right? :)

 

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PestSweeper Removal Guide

Do you know what PestSweeper is?

DESCRIPTION

PestSweeper is a rogue anti-spyware program designed to extort money from you. PestSweeper literally is a “pest” because once it is installed it pests you with annoying popups and alert messages that say you are infected with a parasite of some sort. The reality behind the messages is that you do not have the infections that it says. PestSweeper and the Trojan that may have installed PestSweeper are the pests that you must remove.

PestSweeper may be installed from a Trojan infection such as Zlob without your permission or directly from the PestSweeper.com website. PestSweeper should be called Pest-Maker because it surly does not sweep pests away.

In non-techie terms: PestSweeper is not much different from other rogue anti-spyware programs. It attempts to get you to purchase the full version of PestSweeper through fake scans and popups. Do not purchase or download PestSweeper under any circumstances.

Aliases: PestSweeper, Pest Sweeper, PestSweeper.com.

PestSweeper 1.0 screen shot image:
pestsweeper 1.0

PestSweeper.com website image:
pestsweeper.com

PestSweeper Automatic Removal Instructions

This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how

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Written by Valentino on June 27th, 2008 with no comments.
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The Clicking Sound of Your Hard Drive

For people who have computers for quite some time, you would normally notice that your CPU would be as silent as possible. Aside from perhaps the fan or when your CD drive loads, you would hardly hear a thing.

When you boot up your PC, the beep is all you expect to hear. But what if you suddenly hear something weird such as clicking sound? Chances are you will open it up and try to find if there is something malfunctioning. In some cases, you may notice that it is coming from your hard disk. Once this happens, rest assured your hard disk is about to give way.

Hard drives have a certain life span. Some say it depends on the brand but others say that they are just the same. The thing here is that your data and files are perhaps the most important stuff to be considered. Once weird sounds start, you better start backing up your files by writing them on CDRs.

If you value your files and important documents, you should do it immediately. While you can make use of the hard disk drive for the meantime, you never know when the next time would become the

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Written by PC Freak on June 27th, 2008 with no comments.
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[FUNNY]Top dot com naming misreads

The top dot com naming misreads!
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Looks like these Companies that didn’t spend quite enough time considering how their online names might appear .. and be misread.

These are not made up. Check them out yourself! Read the web-sites names closely!

1. “Who Represents” is where you can find the name of the agent that represents any celebrity. Their Web site is www.whorepresents.com
Misread by many as “whore presents” do we need to say more!

2 . Experts Exchange is a very popular knowledge base where programmers can exchange
advice and views at its urls is www.expertsexchange.com
Misread by many as “experts sex change”.com

3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at www.penisland.net
I wont go in the details about the above one.

4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at www.therapistfinder.com
when you look carefully it looks like “the rapist finder”.com

5. There’s the Italian Power Generator company, www.powergenitalia.com
I Wont get into details about the above, but I am sure you can figure it out!

6. And don’t forget the Mole Station Native Nursery in New South Wales, www.molestationnursery.com
Misread as “molestation nursery”.com

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