This week has been a great week for Vista themes. This retro theme looks incredible with all the wood accents. This theme comes with two wallpapers and a lot of neat features like different hover effects for some buttons. The Start button is the best looking button I’ve seen and the Start menu is compact and fresh with the background designs. Everything in this theme is so unique and original. All the soft touches, like the floral designs on the windows, really give this theme a great feel.

Are you still using Windows XP? If you are then visit our FAQ page to download our XP Theme Patcher. If you’re using Windows Vista, you don’t need the Theme Patcher.
Title: Innocence Release
Author: zaif06
Download:

Download Vista Innocence Release for Vista Here

The author of this theme says that this is the most customized theme for Windows Vista. I’d have to agree. This incredible theme looks absolutely stunning. You can tell that the creator put in a lot of work. All the colors looks so great together and the background is incredible. All the elements of this theme like the multiple Start buttons or the the cool top bar and windows make this theme the top of 2008. There are so many variations to this theme that you can mix and match all day long.

Are you still using Windows XP? If you are then visit our FAQ page to download our XP Theme Patcher. If you’re using Windows Vista, you don’t need the Theme Patcher.
Title: SteelFlash
Author: Steel89
Download:

Download Vista SteelFlash for Vista Here

Today, the brand new WindowsLive.com website has launched sporting an all-new look and feel and lots of great content such as neat tips and tricks and show-and-tell stories on how people are using Windows Live in their lives. The goal for WindowsLive.com is simple: give people a place to discover the benefits of Windows Live. What better than to use content from excited Windows Live users to highlight those benefits?

The content on WindowsLive.com is driven from the community of passionate Windows Live users through the Windows Live Clubhouse. The Windows Live Clubhouse is a special Windows Live Space that brings other Windows Live users together in talking about Windows Live on their own Windows Live Space. Using Windows Live Writer and using special tags designed for the Windows Live Clubhouse, users can have content written on their Windows Live Space aggregated to WindowsLive.com and shared with the world!

Windows Live Clubhouse: Click here to request access and take part in providing awesome Windows Live Content for WindowsLive.com!

The community decides what content goes up on WindowsLive.com based on how pieces of content (posts) are rated. In someone writes about something regarding Windows Live that is inaccurate - the community can respond simply by not rating the post highly and it will never show up on WindowsLive.com. You drive the content!

For each person who is writing content on their Windows Live Space for WindowsLive.com - a special page is created on WindowsLive.com to highlight that person and their content. The page brings in information about the user from the user's Windows Live Space.

Using my own personal Windows Live Space, I've taken part in the Windows Live Clubhouse and have content I've written on my Windows Live Space about Windows Live aggregated to WindowsLive.com as you can see in the above screenshot. You can view my WindowsLive.com profile here. As I write more about Windows Live on my Windows Live Space - this page will update to bring in any new content I write.

At WindowsLive.com - people can explore all the Windows Live services and applications. The pages for each Windows Live product is designed to highlight what the product is about and also splices in a showcase piece from someone in the community who has talked about the product.

With WindowsLive.com and community driven content - Windows Live customers now have an opportunity to have a voice in helping talk about Windows Live.

Senior Product Marketing Manager Marty Collins (Hi Marty!) has blogged about today's launch on her Windows Live Space. LiveSide, who is also a member of the Windows Live Clubhouse, has also posted about today's WindowsLive.com launch as well.

Evilgrade Exploit Toolkit infecting computers that update software online.

We can all agree that software updates are essential for keeping our computer safe and running to the best of its abilities right? What if the software update service was insecure to begin with, where do you go from there?

A malware kit called Evilgrade is currently attacking software update services rendering the update unsafe. According the ZDNet blog, the infection of the systems happen through a man-in-the-middle (DNS, DHCP and ARP spoofing) type of attack where it infects systems through the update process. This allows the attack to happen to a wide range of applications. Below is a list of product updates that may have been attacked.

1. DAP [Download Accelerator]
2. iTunes
3. Java plugin
4. Linkedin Toolbar
5. MacOS
6. notepad++
7. OpenOffices
8. speedbit
9. Winamp
10. Winzip

How would this happen to me?

If you ever use public Wi-Fi access and the DNS cache has been compromised and you choose to update your software then you risk becoming infected. From the reports that we have researched, this is only happening to the software update services listed above. Some reports have stated that Apple has updated their update service to ward off this type of attack. Other companies remain off of this list such as Microsoft due to them anticipating attacks such as these and allowing their updater to install binaries signed by Microsoft which proves to be a safer method for updating software.

Do you know what PyroAntiSpy is?

DESCRIPTION

PyroAntiSpy, also called Pyro AntiSpy, is a rogue anti-spyware program that is running amuck the internet causing issues worldwide. PyroAntiSpy is not a trusted program but more like a worthless program that takes your money in return for absolutely nothing. We have confirmed that PyroAntiSpy does not remove spyware or fix your computer which it falsely claims to do.

PyroAntiSpy is known to load at Windows startup making it very difficult to remove in some cases. You will know when PyroAntiSpy is installed because you will get several popups or alert messages that may scare you into thinking you have a messed up computer. PyroAntiSpy may be installed without your knowledge through the Zlob Trojan which can come from a fake video codec download.

In non-techie terms: PyroAntiSpy should never be downloaded, installed or purchased because it will ultimately waste your time and money. The only reason that any computer user should purchase PyroAntiSpy is if they like throwing away $30 to $80. We are pretty sure you cannot find many people who will do that so it is safe to say you don’t want to do this.

Aliases: PyroAntiSpy, Pyro AntiSpy, Pyro Anti Spy, www.PyroAntiSpy.com.

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PyroAntiSpy 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 to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
   press Enter to delete infect files.
4. SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
5. Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
6. SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
   file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
   removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
   rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
    click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
11. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
    you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

PyroAntiSpy Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. PyroAntiSpy manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that PyroAntiSpy will be removed completely. So read the PyroAntiSpy removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.

1. Uninstall PyroAntiSpy Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall PyroAntiSpy if found.
2. To stop PyroAntiSpy processes (view process removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
   Search and stop these PyroAntiSpy processes:
   uninst.exe
   PyroAntiSpy.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To Unregister PyroAntiSpy DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these PyroAntiSpy DLLs:
   msvcp71.dll
   msvcr71.dll

   To locate the PyroAntiSpy DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type PyroAntiSpy and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the PyroAntiSpy DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).

4. To unregister PyroAntiSpy registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
   Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
   Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
   Search and delete these PyroAntiSpy registry keys:

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{C2194F32-D124-4956-8060-AE4696A78911}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{1696AFC0-5194-4380-4EAD-1ABA5BCE1B57}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{0EF1C54E-C3B6-4BD4-BC03-B8C307A018E5}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTTypeLib{12FCEB01-1FB2-486C-BBCB-7479300468F1}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{50229B5C-ED47-49EC-8959-F66758830C5C}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{31115F60-D58E-42AF-89F0-E524A55427BA}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{14B17A8E-B176-47A0-B6BC-4E1BA8228BD0}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{EE22CCD9-5D92-459B-B955-4115E6A1D0D7}
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun”PyroAntiSpy” = “C:Program FilesPyroAntiSpyPyroAntiSpy.exe /h”
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{BC760874-E3AC-4D05-969B-8FC28EB85252}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{F813DA8B-A263-450E-96AC-DB4BA5D55605}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{FF753266-C9EF-490C-85D0-A1A4C24FE8D2}
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionApp PathsPyroAntiSpy.exe
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallPyroAntiSpy
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{6D1595CE-B92A-47C5-9CC3-AE11E5A9AAFA}
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPyroAntiSpy
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{38F560FD-646A-44B0-AD5E-3069D8ADC851}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{C783B30B-54CB-4745-AC2A-D41A4948C975}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{5F0E78FA-C76B-49FB-88FC-61A7306C2FE1}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{6667E268-6334-4204-97DF-85F1D27D7CC9}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{844EC9CE-24A3-491A-A660-B8B7DF4766BA}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTInterface{A363B82A-1069-41EC-B185-188B59F504E6}
   

5. If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
6. Remove PyroAntiSpy Directories.
   To find PyroAntiSpy directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
   Search and delete the following PyroAntiSpy directories:
   %ProgramFiles%\PyroAntiSpy\
   %ProgramFiles%\Pyro AntiSpy\
   C:\ProgramFiles\PyroAntiSpy\
   C:\ProgramFiles\Pyro AntiSpy\

   Right-click on the PyroAntiSpy folder and select Delete.
   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder PyroAntiSpy and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting PyroAntiSpy could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

7. To remove PyroAntiSpy icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the PyroAntiSpy manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your PyroAntiSpy problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that PyroAntiSpy will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

Many older devices are not automatically detected by the current 2.6 kernel series. This is done to avoid hardware issues such as crashes. Unfortunately if you have an older sound card, it means you need to roll your sleeves up and poke around to get it running. To do this you need to know which kernel module your card needs and then load the module yourself. Loading the correct module for your device will not cause your system to crash, but loading the wrong one may well do so. You may need to experiment with different modules.

Look for the model of sound card you have by referring to your computer's specifications, the name of the device in Windows (if applicable), or by opening the computer case and looking at the sound chip. You can use Google to match a chip's serial number with the chipset type. Here is a list of devices and the relevant kernel module:

• snd-dummy = Dummy soundcard
• snd-mpu401 = mpu401 UART
• snd-mtpav = MOTU Midi Timepiece
• snd-serial = Serial UART 16450/16550 MIDI
• snd-virmidi = Dummy soundcard for virtual rawmidi devices
• snd-ad1816a = ADI SoundPort AD1816A
• snd-ad1848 = Generic driver for AD1848/AD1847/CS4248
• snd-als100 = Avance Logic ALS100
• snd-azt2320 = Aztech Systems AZT2320 (and 2316)
• snd-cmi8330 = C-Media's CMI8330
• snd-cs4231 = Generic driver for CS4231 chips
• snd-cs4232 = Generic driver for CS4232 chips
• snd-cs4236 = Generic driver for CS4235/6/7/8/9 chips
• snd-dt019x = Diamond Technologies DT-019x
• snd-es168 = Generic ESS AudioDrive ESx688
• snd-es18xx = Generic ESS AudioDrive ES18xx
• snd-gusclassic = Gus classic
• snd-gusextreme = Gus extreme
• snd-gusmax = Gus Max
• snd-interwave = Interwave
• snd-interwave-stb = Interwave
• snd-opl3sa2 = Yamaha OPL3SA2
• snd-opti93x = OPTi 82c93x based cards
• snd-opti92x-cs4231 = OPTi 82c92x/CS4231
• snd-opti92x-ad1848 = OPTi 82c92x/AD1848
• snd-es968 = ESS AudioDrive ES968
• snd-sb16 = SoundBlaster 16
• snd-sbawe = SoundBlaster 16 AWE
• snd-sb8 = Old 8 bit SoundBlaster (1.0, 2.0, Pro)
• snd-sgalaxy = Sound galaxy
• snd-wavefront = Wavefront
• ad1848 = AD1848
• adlib = Adlib
• mad16 = MAD16
• pas2 = ProAudioSpectrum PAS16
• sb = SoundBlaster
• uart401 = UART 401 (on card chip)
• uart6850 = UART 6850 (on card chip)
• opl3 = Yamaha OPL2/OPL3/OPL4 FM Synthesizer (on card chip)
• opl3sa = Yamaha OPL3-SA FM Synthesizer (on card chip)
• opl3sa2 = Yamaha OPL3-SA2/SA3 FM Synthesizer (on card chip)


When you have found the name of the module required, try loading it into the kernel:

foo@bar:~$ sudo modprobe themodule


If there is no error message, it may just be the right one! Run alsamixer to see if there is a sound device for it to configure:

foo@bar:~$ alsamixer


If the module is the wrong one, alsamixer will not allow you to set the sound parameters. If you can, add the module name to the /etc/modules file so that it gets loaded every time you boot:

foo@bar:~$ sudo gedit/etc/modules

Source of Information : The Official Ubuntu Book