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December 16th, 2008

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Windows Live Essentials Refresh BETA – Installed Successfully

I had a bit of issues earlier today installing Windows Live Essentials Refresh BETA. But I managed to get around it with the help of a few friends and some trial and error. Some things to take into account, I am running the suite on Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit build 6801. It seems the suite has some kinks to work out where 64 bit is concerned since it failed miserably trying to install on Windows 7 64 bit. Some users are noting issues on Windows Vista 64 bit so this is specific to the OS being beta software. The suite is noted in the system requirements as supporting Windows XP SP2 (no 64-bit support for XP Professional x64 Edition), but Vista is supported in general, no specifics on platform mentioned.

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Windows Live Essentials BETA Refresh installed on Windows 7 32-bit build 6801

I wanted to show some of the nice visuals I have seen since installing the update. Windows Live Messenger 9 which has been Released To Web (RTW means its final), has a cleaner updated sign in screen. The IM client includes additional themes, some I don’t find so interesting. By default, you asked to join the IM initiative, I will be doing this now. :)

IM initiative

Windows ‘i’m’ initiative which donates a proceeds to worthy charities to help persons less fortunate.

WLM 9 Themes

New sign in screen and themes in Windows Live Messenger 9 (RTW)

Toolbar Notification

Other noticeable changes in the main interface, include the addition of the more visible ‘Open your e-mail inbox’ icon and slick notification toast. The Windows Live Essentials suite also features some beautiful branded icons, the scaling on Live Call and Movie Maker have not been updated, but Mail, Messenger, Photo Gallery and Writer have been updated.

Essentials explorer

Friendly Windows Live Essentials branded icons.

I will be taking a closer look at the suite over the next few days, stay tuned. :)

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Written by Teching It Easy: Windows Vista & 7 on December 16th, 2008 with no comments.
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Albook Theme - Free Download

Albook Theme
With the year 2008 coming to a close I thought that there wouldn’t be any more good themes but I was wrong. This Vista theme is absolutely stunning and unique. The grey and white design looks so sharp and so pleasing to the eye. It’s no wonder the French are the best designers in the world; this theme proves it. This package has everything going for it, like the cool icons, the background, the windows, the widgets and everything else. I love it.

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: Albook
Author: StopDreaming
Download: Vista Albook Theme

Written by MyVistaThemes.com on December 16th, 2008 with no comments.
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Manual Removal of W32/IRCBot.ECT Trojan

Manual Removal of W32/IRCBot.ECT Trojan

W32/IRCBot.ECT is a Trojan. The Trojan will infect Windows systems.
The trojan may be dropped by other malware or may be downloaded from remote website by other malware.
This Trojan first appeared on December 16, 2008.
Other names of W32/IRCBot.ECT Trojan:
This Trojan is also known as W32/Sdbot.worm, Troj/Agent-ILB.
Damage Level : High/ Medium
Distribution Level: High/ Medium
There is NO Auto Removal Tool for W32/IRCBot.ECT Trojan
Trojan Manual Removal Instructions
Recommend Removal from Safe Mode:

How to Start in Safe mode:
Restart your Computer, Press F8 Repeatedly, when your Screen turns on, Select Safe mode, press enter.

The Infected Files Can be Seen in these folders and names also Running in Tasks
End the Following Active Process Before Removal

  • %System32\gettyvennes.exe
  • %System32\douquuwubouc.exe

    If you have any of these files in running process from task manger, end the process before removal.
    Note: if task manager is disabled, Download the following file, Click to Download - Enable Registry.reg

Try This removal Tool : IRCBOT REMOVER by Panda Soft
Manually Remove From Registry 
Click Start, Run,Type regedit,Click OK.
Note: If the registry editor fails to open the threat may have modified the registry to prevent access to the registry editor. Download and run this UnHookExec.inf, and then continue with the removal.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
_+ Any of the Above Listed Files +_

Search Registry For Virus File Names listed above to remove completely,
Edit Menu - Find
, enter Keyword and remove all value that find in search
.

Exit the Registry Editor,
Restart your Computer.
Recommended Removal Tools:
Kaspersky Antivirus or Internet Security (Shareware)
Spyware Doctor (Shareware)
AVG Antivirus (Freeware)
Killbox (Freeware)

Written by FireFly on December 16th, 2008 with no comments.
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ISOTAVS Theme - Free Download

ISOTAVS Theme
Another minimalistic Vista theme that adds a punch with the nice background image of the leaves. This type of design has always been my favorite due to the no clutter approach to designing themes. I really like the black start menu and white icons. The start button and all the buttons look great. The windows could use a little bit more contrast but overall this is a great theme.

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: ISOTAVS
Author: nindijin
Download: Vista ISOTAVS Theme

Written by MyVistaThemes.com on December 16th, 2008 with no comments.
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Vundo (Trojan.Vundo)

Description of Vundo and consequences of its residing on your PC

Vundo (Vundo.Trojan, Trojan.Vundo) is the name of trojan engaged in nearly every second or third case of infection with malware. Vundo removal is a feature declared in description of practically any even simplest computer security tool; however, the declaration is not necessarily realized. It is dangerous to have Vundo installed at the computer, but it is all the more dangerous using fake or just weak tools to remove Vundo.
The principal idea of Vundo is to create a program of very small size that can easily break though systems security vulnerabilities or be installed with free content of various online resources without notifying a user. This program has considerably varied from the time of first commercial introduction and thus has transformed from program generating primitive sounds (well-known bleeping computer problem) and changing system settings with no obvious commercial goal to completely commercial program specialized on malware trials installation. The most dangerous for people thing in Vundo is that this program behaves unexpectedly even for hackers; indirect evidence of this is user’s claims on that after installation of various fake virus removers (trial versions) their systems have been destroyed. It is often Vundo’s job, but hackers would not be happy with this too, because what the user of no longer existed Windows would pay for if there is no operating system to repair. Click here  to detect free of charge whether infected with any version of Vundo and remove Vundo trojan with the tool that is deemed to be the best program for malware and its supporting programs like Vundo.trojan removal.

Vundo Technical Details

  • Full name: Vundo (Vundo.Trojan, Trojan.Vundo)
  • Version: 2009
  • Type: Trojan horse, adware
  • Origin: Russian Federation

Signs of being infected with Vundo:

Vundo and pop-ups may seem to be nearly convertible terms; however, these terms designate, of course, absolutely different things. At the same time, only the earliest Vundo did not produce pop-ups so that it is really rare case when user has Vundo installed but sees no pop-ups.
Another sign may be so called “blue screen of death”, this is a situation when screensaver is changed to the monochromic image which credulous users may interpret as a hint at coming soon system crush.
Vundo in some of its modifications attempts to secure itself from removal thus disabling System Registry and Task Manager. In such case, remove Vundo files only and try to enter Registry in the safe mode after disabling Internet connection.
There are may be other evidences of Vundo presence, the program keeps on progressing and is one of the most demanded among malware assisting programs. Click here  to start scanning your PC for free and remove Vundo and all its relatives.

Automatic Removal of Vundo from your PC:

Vundo removal may be very complex itself and needs to be combined with removal of malware it promotes, since the malware is also dangerous. Follow the link below to get rid of Vundo after free scan not passing by other rogue programs.

Download Vundo Removal Tool

Manual Removal of Vundo:

Whatever we would do, it is very complicated and rather unlikely that every Vundo infection case is covered by single manual Vundo removal instructions. Any comments with additional recommendations are welcomed. Before you remove Vundo, disconnect Internet and close your browser. It is also recommended to reboot in safe mode before Vundo removal.

Remove Vundo files and dll’s

fhexj6825097.exe
mjkdpl.dll

Unregister Vundo registry values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternetExplorerMainActiveState
02F96FB7-8AF6-439B-B7BA-2F952F9E4800
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesATLEvents.ATLEvents.1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesATLEvents.ATLEvents
8109AF33-6949-4833-8881-43DCC232B7B2
2316230A-C89C-4BCC-95C2-66659AC7A775
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunOnce*[filename]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMainActive StateHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunOnce*WinLogon
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionExplorerBrowser Helper Objects{8109AF33-6949-4833-8881-43DCC232B7B2}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionExplorerBrowser Helper Objects{2316230A-C89C-4BCC-95C2-66659AC7A775}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionExplorerBrowser Helper Objects{02F96FB7-8AF6-439B-B7BA-2F952F9E4800}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREClassesCLSID{02F96FB7-8AF6-439B-B7BA-2F952F9E4800}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREClassesATLEvents.ATLEvents.1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREClassesATLEvents.ATLEvents
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{8109AF33-6949-4833-8881-43DCC232B7B2}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{2316230A-C89C-4BCC-95C2-66659AC7A775}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SoftwareMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionRunOnce*[filename]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareMicrosoftWindows CurrentVersionRunOnce*WinLogon

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UPDATE: How can I obtain the Windows Live Essentials BETA installer?

Hey folks,

I am throwing a question out to the community. How can I get the full Windows Live Essentials BETA Refresh installer instead of the web installer? I have multiple PC's I would to install the suite on, but because I am on a slow connection, doing so would take a long time. Downloading the suite on a 1 MB connection is painful enough already.

The first Windows Live Essentials beta supported downloading of the entire suite, I was hoping this would continue as an optional trend.

Thanks
Andre

Update: My good friend Nicholas Rayner gave me the answer:

If you're after the full installer head to download.live.com, click download and when the download box appears, click cancel then on the page click Try Again. This worked for me yesterday :)

Thanks a million Nick! :)

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