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July 14th, 2008

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Vista SP1 Volume Activation 2.0 Resources Available for Download

The introduction of Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista marked the evolution of various aspects of the Windows client with some reverberating all the way to Windows Server 2008 RTM/SP1. As far as changes to the anti-piracy mitigations set in place are concerned, Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP1 both share not only the absent Reduced Functionality Mode (which has made it into Windows 7 Milestone 1), but also the evolution of Volume Activation 2.0. Microsoft made available the Volume Activation 2.0 Technical Guidance for Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 in the past, but at the end of the past week, the resources were republished to the Download
Center.

Customers will be able to access documentation focused on the deployment, the operations, the resources available along with the technical attributes, but also information about planning, about the Volume Product Key Groups, and overview and a FAQ of Volume Activation 2.0, as it is now with the latest versions of the Windows client and server operating systems. Of course, Microsoft is highlighting the changes delivered to Volume Activation 2.0 in Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 compared with what was available in the RTM edition of
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Written by ShaDow on July 14th, 2008 with no comments.
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StopBadware2008.com Removal Guide

Do you know what StopBadware2008.com is?

DESCRIPTION

StopBadware2008.com is a malicious site that is known to display a generic warning page that has the text “Insecure Internet activity Threat of virus attack”. We find this message to be totally bogus and used as a tactic to get you to download and purchase the rogue anti-spyware program Antivirus 2008.

On the home page of StopBadware2008.com it has two links where one redirects you to a screen that looks like a system scan is being performed on your system by Antivirus 2008. The scan is fake and misleading. Do not fall for this scam or better yet, save yourself the aggravation and avoid visiting StopBadware2008.com altogether.

In non-techie terms: Many times computer users are redirected to malicious websites such as StopBadware2008.com because of a Trojan infection or misleading link. If you yourself on the StopBadware2008.com webpage then you should exit it right away. Do not visit StopBadware2008.com voluntarily under any circumstances.

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StopBadware2008.com fake scan image:
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Did you mistakenly download or install Antivirus 2008 from StopBadware2008.com? If you did then you may want to utilize the Antivirus 2008

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Written by WildStallion on July 14th, 2008 with no comments.
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IE AntiVirus 3.3 Removal Guide

Do you know what IE AntiVirus 3.3 is?

DESCRIPTION

IE AntiVirus 3.3 is a rogue anti-spyware program that was reported to be installed without a computer users permission in many cases. IE AntiVirus 3.3 usually does this through a Trojan infection such as Zlob or Vundo Trojan. IE AntiVirus 3.3 or IEAntiVirus 3.3 appears to be a newer variant of IE AntiVirus (IE Antivirus 3.2) which is still known to bombard computer users with annoying popups and fake system scans for parasites.

Perhaps you were infected with IE AntiVirus 3.3. Did IE AntiVirus 3.3 slow down the operation of your computer? Did you get several popups or system alert messages? These are a few of the many symptoms of having IE AntiVirus 3.3 installed on your computer.

In non-techie terms: If you have IE AntiVirus 3.3 is a good idea to take immediate actions to remove it before your system is damaged. Because IE AntiVirus 3.3 works just like any other fake anti-spyware program, we suggest that you avoid purchasing the program under any circumstances because it is a waste of money.

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Written by Mya on July 14th, 2008 with 1 comment.
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Avoid PC Crashes from Memory Module Inconsistency

If people had their way, as long as a memory module would fit onto the motherboard slot, they would install them. But wait. Memory modules also have their proper classifications as well. This dates back to the type of memory modules that are acceptable.

We look back at the Pentium III or IV. If you will recall, they had these tags of either a PC 100 or PC 133. To this day we see them still and one thing you will note, memory modules of a different kind do not work well together. You will notice this if you dare try. Other than seeing your operating system not loading properly, you will get tons of blue screens which will point to numbers which you may try to figure out.

While you are busy trying to determine which hardware component this may be, take out one of the memory modules and see if the blue screen will go away. If it does, then you are trying to do something that will be constantly giving you headaches.

At times when you may not even know which is the proper ram module to use, it would be best to try them one at

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Written by PC Freak on July 14th, 2008 with no comments.
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