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July 11th, 2009

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Upcoming Update for Windows Update

Saw this via @SecurityGarden on Twitter

Please be aware that beginning next month, we will start an upgrade to the Windows Update and Microsoft Update services. As a part of the service upgrade, an update to the Windows Update and Automatic Updates client code will be required. We will start this infrastructure update in late August, and it will take a couple of months to complete the rollout. Updates to the services and Windows code are required from time to time to maintain and improve service quality, reliability, and operations. The last update occurred in November of 2008.

This update will not change your current Windows Update or Automatic Updates settings. It will improve the user interface for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 computers running Windows Update, adding a more visible and detailed description of updates as well as improvements in how users are notified about service packs. This update will not change the look and feel of Automatic Updates.

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Not sure, but this is most likely hinting of an implementation of Windows 7's improved Windows Update explorer interface which is more detailed and manageable. I did a preview of it back in November 2008 and I am very pleased with some of the improvements that have been added. In Windows 7, there are some slight changes, mostly visual, the main Windows Update page displays a large yellow banner with information such as the amount of available updates and the total size of updates which is new. You can immediately review and download the most important updates or select only optional updates to install from the main page. You have the option also in Change Settings to Allow standard users to install updates which is something I am glad to see.

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Written by Teching It Easy: Windows Vista, Live & 7 on July 11th, 2009 with no comments.
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Remove PC Security 2009 - PCSecurity 2009 Removal Instructions

PC Security 2009 is new and very dangerous rogue antispyware application which is promoted through the use of Trojan horses, misleading online anti-malware scanners and other malware. Once parasite gets in touch with your system it will be configured to start automatically every time you turn on your computer. While running, PC Security 2009 will flood your system with fake security alerts informing about Trojans detected on your board, security risks and other privacy alerts. Also PC Security 2009 creates fake Windows Security Center. Fake Windows Security Center is very similar to legitimate one, but fake one promotes PC Security 2009. Important to notice that PC Security 2009 can easily hijack Internet Explorer so you can see fake alerts informing about Threat of virus attack while browsing. PC Security 2009 will also perform full system scans and list you variety of infections that cannot be removed until you first purchase licensed version. But you must remember that all those threats are shown to you with one purpose – to scare you and push into purchasing absolutely useless piece of software. Remove PC Security 2009 as soon as possible manually or use automatic removal tool.

Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware
Malware Author: Unknown
Threat Level: Critical
Screenshot:

PC Security 2009 Automatical Removal Tool

How to remove PC Security 2009 manually:
It's possible to remove PC Security 2009 manually, but you have to be very experienced in dealing with registry entries, program files and .dll files.

The files to be deleted:

c:\Program Files\Common Files\edydule.db
c:\Program Files\Common Files\sisejemaqy.pif
c:\Program Files\Common Files\wepyta._sy
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\AVEngn.dll
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\htmlayout.dll
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\PC_Security2009.exe
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\pthreadVC2.dll
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\Uninstall.exe
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\wscui.cpl
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\data
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\data\daily.cvd
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\Microsoft.VC80.CRT
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\Microsoft.VC80.CRT.manifest
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcm80.dll
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcp80.dll
c:\Program Files\PC_Security2009\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcr80.dll
c:\WINDOWS\bezyneluri.dll
c:\WINDOWS\hitamoja.db
c:\WINDOWS\jagavodo._dl
c:\WINDOWS\uwojevuk.reg
c:\WINDOWS\xyqimomyte.inf
c:\WINDOWS\system32\_scui.cpl
c:\WINDOWS\system32\exeneqaze.vbs
c:\WINDOWS\system32\ezecep.scr
c:\WINDOWS\system32\loturyk.db
c:\WINDOWS\system32\sibajisehe.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\xyluny.dat
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\hipeh.vbs
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\imevata.exe
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\juvugyx.sys
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\tihavodyru.dl
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\emytijy.bat
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\etycipifez._sy
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\uzasezo.bat
%UserProfile%\Application Data\ciwizatyvo.vbs
%UserProfile%\Application Data\equcetovyf.scr
%UserProfile%\Application Data\huwo.lib
%UserProfile%\Application Data\netekoh.pif
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\PC_Security2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Cookies\qyciq.exe
%UserProfile%\Cookies\tufubyvyv.inf
%UserProfile%\Desktop\PC_Security2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\dofevura.ban
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\ehyzubi.ban
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\teqiqu.dl
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\xujite.vbs
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PC_Security2009
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PC_Security2009\PC_Security2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PC_Security2009\Uninstall.lnk

Remove registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PC_Security2009
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\PC_Security2009
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\don't load "scui.cpl"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\don't load "wscui.cpl"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "PC Security 2009"

Please be careful because manual removal of PC Security 2009 may seriously damage operational system and sensitive data. Also there is a big possibility of incomplete removal, because some files could be hidden and program could re-install itself after you delete files and registry entries. So we strongly recommend you to use automatical removal tool.

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