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July 14th, 2009

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Secure your iPhone if it gets lost or stolen


With the hot property the iPhone is it’s quite possible that your iPhone could get stolen. You could even misplace it or even lose it. When any of these discomforting scenarios happen, on top of the frustration of losing such a valuable device the most daunting thought would be that what would happen to all the data that’s on the iPhone.

Will it end up on the wrong hands and could wreck a havoc on your privacy and identity? Take precautionary steps to make sure your iPhone is secured and can kind of destroy itself if it ends up on the wrong hands.

Learn from this article on how to secure your iPhone with Passcode protection and to erase its data when multiple failed attempts are made to unlock the passcode.

Written by askars on July 14th, 2009 with no comments.
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Manual Removal of W32/Botol.C Trojan

Manual Removal of W32/Botol.C Trojan
W32/Botol.C is a trojan. The trojan will infect Windows systems.
This Trojan Copies its files to Program Files\ToolBar888\ and Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\Temp Folder and also to Root of windows installed drive as hidden files or active non-hidden files.
This trojan information updated on June 27, 2009.
Other names of W32/Botol.C Trojan:
This trojan is also known as Trojan.DL.Agent.DQD, Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Botol.c, Trojan.Gobrena.B.

Damage Level : Medium/High
Distribution Level:
Medium
Download Registry, Taskmanager and Folder Options Repair Tool
W32/Botol.C 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
  • [ Kill the Process, Use Killbox if your Access Denied ]
Download W32/Botol.C Trojan Known File Removal Tool

[In Windows Vista Run As Administrator, After Execution System Will Restart]

  • %Root of Windows Drive\reader_s.exe
  • %Root of Windows Drive\ntldr2.exe
  • %Root of Windows Drive\ntldr3.exe
  • %Root of Windows Drive\ntldr4.exe
  • %Root of Windows Drive\winstall.exe
  • %Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\Temp\nsProcess.dll
  • %Program Files\Common Files\Update.exe
  • %Program Files\Common Files\services.dll
  • %Program Files\ToolBar888\MyToolBar.dll
  • %Program Files\ToolBar888\Activate.exe
  • %Program Files\ToolBar888\Uninst.exe
    [ No Exact Information about Files, search above related files in Program files Folder ]
    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 [ Right Click - Save Target As/Linked Content As ]
    Open it with Regedit.exe [%system32\regedit.exe], then it Confirms Add to registry Yes or No, Confirm Yes, then click Ok.
W32/Botol.C Trojan Entries Manual Removal 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 this UnHookExec.inf, [ Right Click - Save Target As/Linked Content As ]
    and then continue with the removal. Save it to your Windows desktop. Do not run it at this time, download it only.
  • After booting into the Safe Mode or VGA Mode
  • Right-click the UnHookExec.inf file and click Install. [This is a small file. It does not display any notice or boxes when you run it.]
  • Or Download Regfile to enable Registry editor
  • Download Registry Enabler [ Right click - Save Target As ]
  • Open it with Registry editor
W32/Botol.C Trojan modifies registry at the following locations to ensure its automatic execution at every system startup:
Delete The Entries

HKEY_USER\S-1-5-21-XXXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXX-XXXX\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run
HKEY_USER\S-1-5-21-XXXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXX-XXXX\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall

Delete file entries from right side

Search Registry For W32/Botol.C Trojan 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)
Ultimate Links PC Tips

Written by FireFly on July 14th, 2009 with no comments.
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7 Ways to Get Free Tickets to PDC 2009 Plus up to $17,777

Do you want to win a free trip to Los Angeles and a free ticket to PDC 2009? Do you think you have what it takes to win $17,777? Do you think you can write an amazing Windows 7 application?

Well, if your answer to any of the above question is "Yes!" then say hello to the Code7 Contest. The Code7 contest is where your application design ingenuity gives you the opportunity to get millions of eyes on your work, plus a trip to LA for PDC09, and up to $17,777 in cash!

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Code7 is a special coding contest for developers. It is a great opportunity to show the world your creativity and coding powers. It is a way for you to cash in on your knowledge and skills.

This is not just another standard code contest; this contest gives the finalists the opportunity to present their application at PDC 2009 in LA. The first prize is a real gem: $17,777 in cash, the opportunity to present the application to Microsoft executives at PDC 2009, plus worldwide interest in your application including a massive “marketing bump” for your application.

To enter, you must:

Build an original, consumer-oriented client application prototype that runs natively on Windows 7 (for example Win32, WPF, MFC or WinForms – not an Air application or just a gadget) and addresses one or more of the following topic categories:

  • Simplify My Life
  • More Media, More Places
  • Gaming
  • Work From Anywhere
  • Safeguard Your Work
  • Applications for a Better Tomorrow

The application must use at least one of the following Windows 7 technology features; however, judging will give more weight to entries that take advantage of more than one of these features:

  • Libraries
  • Windows Touch
  • Shell Integration
  • DX11 (DirectX 11)
  • Sensor and Location Platform

So if you have being following my blog you have some advantage.

The contest has several stages and few rules you need to be aware of:

  • To enter this contest you must create and submit a video in which you describe and demonstrate your application.
  • The first qualifying round starts at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on July 13, 2009, and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on October 10, 2009 (“Entry Period”). You will be able to able to submit your video until midnight October 10, 2009. Your entry will be included in a pool with all eligible entries based on your geographical region.
  • Entries received by 11:59 p.m. PT on August 15, 2009, will be eligible to win an “Early Bird” prize described in the Winner Determination section below.
  • Following the close of the first qualifications, a panel of judges will select two runner-up winners and one Finalist from each Region.
  • Following judging, Microsoft will notify all winners and finalists and provide instructions for submitting their applications for evaluation.
  • Finalists will be invited to present their applications to a panel of judges at the Microsoft Partner Developer Conference 2009 (PDC09) in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

For the complete contest rules and legal notice, please refer to the “RULES” section on the Code7 Contest Web site - https://www.code7contest.com/.

So, what are you waiting for? Get going and start working on your Windows 7 application!

Written by Yochay Kiriaty on July 14th, 2009 with no comments.
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Why does “My Application” crash when starting it from a Network Drive/Share?

I've seen a lot of applications that works from local drive and doesn't from Network Drive or Share. When trying to run some of those applications...

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Written by magakos on July 14th, 2009 with no comments.
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Get Ready; Windows Marketplace for Mobile Offers Millions of Potential New Customers

My name is Todd Brix and I am the Senior Director for Mobile Platform Services Product Management at Microsoft. I am on site at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference in New Orleans to talk about Windows Marketplace for Mobile and the terrific opportunity it represents for developers and partners. Given the enthusiasm we’ve seen around Windows Marketplace since we announced it earlier this year, I'm excited to have this opportunity to provide an update and hopefully address some of the feedback we've received.In terms of milestones, I'm pleased to report that Windows Marketplace is on schedule to open for submissions in 29 supported countries* on July 27th. We're already working with a wide range of leading developers for both business and consumer applications and will soon be able to make available a new wave of applications that will be ready for download when Windows Marketplace launches with Windows Mobile 6.5 in the fall. To make things a little more interesting, later this month we'll also be announcing the details of a developer contest that will kick off at launch.

We're working hard to create a new experience for mobile users and developers alike; where users can easily discover and confidently purchase and download applications for work, life or play and developers feel good about the submission process and are able to reach a new market for their mobile applications. In fact, we’re announcing today that by the end of 2009 Windows Marketplace will also be available to Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 devices. This means that developers will have an opportunity to reach more than 30 million Windows Mobile devices. To help those millions of business users find what they're looking for, we’re also unveiling the Windows Marketplace Business Center; a category in Windows Marketplace that will contain mobile business applications across several common industries and line of business functions from leading companies that include Avanade UK, Formotus, Ilium Software, Pyxis Mobile and WebIS. Business Center is another way for our partners to differentiate themselves and showcase their business applications, while making it easier for users to locate and purchase the latest mobile business tools.


(sample view of Windows Marketplace Business Center, subject to change.)

To recap the Windows Marketplace for Mobile announcements at Worldwide Partner Conference:

Application Submission Opens on July 27th: Windows Marketplace will open for application submissions from 29 supported countries July 27.

Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 Support: Windows Marketplace will be available for Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 by the end of 2009 (in addition to Windows Mobile 6.5 at launch in the fall).

Business Center: Windows Marketplace will feature a "Business Center" category for business applications.

Developer Contest: Microsoft will be disclosing the details of a Windows Marketplace developer contest on July 27.

I’ll be on site at the Worldwide Partner Conference today talking to partners and presenting our Windows Marketplace strategy and even offering a brief demonstration on the main stage on Wednesday morning. Throughout the event, I’ll be gathering feedback and doing my best to drive registration and application submissions for July 27th. My team and I are eager to get your feedback and will do our best to address your comments and questions in the days and weeks ahead.

You can also view my video post here on Channel 9.

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Written by Todd Brix on July 14th, 2009 with no comments.
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Microsoft “OneApp”, possible app store for Zune HD?

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Whilst attention has shifted towards Windows 7 and Office 2010 for the time being, Microsoft’s other major product launch up for this holiday season, the Zune HD, is always at the back of our heads. On one hand, the unceremonious announcement of the Zune HD late May helped confirm many of the rumored technical specifications of the device, but at the same time there is still a lining of mystery over how its browser works and what other capabilities the device may have.

A trademark application by Microsoft early last week could be an indication of what more the Zune HD might do, applications.

Trademark application 77775625 for the trademark “ONEAPP”, or alternatively pseudo-marked “One Application”, is classified as a trademark for “online retail store services facilitating the download of computer software for use on mobile phones, media players and other portable electronic devices”.

Furthermore, a separate classification describes,

computer software for allowing mobile device users to send messages, make payments and access and play music, games and videos on mobile devices; computer software platforms for developing mobile applications; computer software, namely, software development tools for the creation of mobile applications; computer software for running retail store site for purchase and download of mobile applications over wireless networks

Of course all of this is assuming the mention of “media players” is intentional, but considering the Zune has always been a Windows CE device under heavy disguise, it’s not entirely far-fetched either. Certainly if XNA games is any indication already, then these devices are perfectly capable of running practical applications.

What’s even more interesting is the actual word, “OneApp”, which definitely gives the impression that the applications are somehow universal across classes of devices. It’s no secret that the Windows Mobile 7 team is collaborating with the Zune team. Write-once apps that works on both Windows Mobile and Zune? Wouldn’t that be nice.


Written by Long Zheng on July 14th, 2009 with no comments.
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