MS Windows Vista Compatible Software

New Round of Vista SP1 and XP SP3 Vulnerabilities

ShaDow — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:06:00 +0000

Microsoft is cooking patches for a new round of vulnerabilities impacting its Windows client and operating systems and Server software, including Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows XP Service Pack 3.

The Redmond company is preparing no less than four security bulletins for release on July 8, 2008, two of them dealing with security flaws in Windows platforms and the remaining two in SQL and Exchange. However, since the release date is not until next week, Microsoft warned that its plans could change if something unexpected were to intervene, revealed Bill Sisk, Microsoft Security Response Center Communications Manager.

"As part of our regularly scheduled bulletin release, we’re currently planning to release four Microsoft Security Bulletins rated as Important. These updates may require a restart and will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. As we do each month, the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool will be updated. We are also planning to release high-priority, non-security updates on Windows Update and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) as well as high-priority, non-security updates on Microsoft Update and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)," Sisk added.

All four security bulletins have been labeled with a maximum severity rating of Important even though some vulnerabilities allow, in the eventuality of successful exploits, for remote code execution. In addition to Vista RTM/SP1 and XP SP2/SP3, Microsoft informed that the following products are also affected: Windows 2000 SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP1/SP2, Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 7.0, SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005, Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0, Exchange Server 2003, and Exchange Server 2007. But given that none of the bulletins are designed to patch Critical vulnerabilities, the level of risk users are exposed to is not severe.

By the end of July, the Redmond company also plans to initiate the rollout of a refresh to the Windows Update infrastructure and client for Vista SP1 and XP SP3. However, Microsoft informed that serving the actual update would take a few months.

Source : Keznews

Windows Vista New Event Viewer

magakos — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:33:00 +0000

Here's a good surprise: the Event Viewer has had a complete reengineering. The new Event Viewer:

• Can collect events from many systems to one system's log, allowing you to centralize event logs.

• Lets you easily tell it what to do if particular events occur, like telling it to send you an e-mail, run a program, reboot a system, or the like.

• Allows you to create custom queries so you can essentially tweak Event Viewer to show you just the things that you want to see.

• Event Viewer Reports its data in XML.

There are several ways to start Event Viewer
• If you reenabled the Start Run… command as I suggested earlier in this chapter, just click Start/Run… and then fill in eventvwr and click OK.

• If you restored Administrative Tools to your Start menu, then just click Start Administrative Tools --> Event Viewer.

• Alternatively you'll need to do a little spelunking in Control Panel: click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Maintenance and, under "Administrative Tools," click "View event logs."

XML Format Comes to Event Viewer
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Windows Vista : Aero Wizards

magakos — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:30:00 +0000

Besides Aero, there’s another way in which Windows Vista has changed user interaction. As millions of Windows users already know, most configuration, installation, and update tasks are performed with the aid of a wizard. The job of a Windows wizard is straightforward: it leads you through a series of questions designed to get the device, piece of software, or Windows component up and running the way you want. For example, if you want to back up files, you could open the Backup and Restore Center and choose the Back Up Files button. You will then see the opening page of a wizard, which asks you a simple question: “Where do you want to save your backup?”

And although it may escape your notice at first, this Wizard dialog box represents a significant change over the way wizards used to work, the first such change to wizard behavior in roughly 10 years.

The standard for the Windows wizard interface design from the time of Windows 98 until now has been something known as Wizard 97. It is the standard still in effect for the wizards used in Windows XP and Server 2003. Vista Aero wizards give the wizards a...

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Windows Vista : Windows Aero

magakos — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:58:00 +0000

Vista’s most significant overhaul of the user interface can be summed up in a single word: Aero.* That is Microsoft’s brand name for the new look and feel, although its functionality goes beyond just an improved desktop appearance. So, what exactly is Aero? It encompasses many characteristics, including:

Glass. The program windows are now translucent, allowing users to see through programs to get an idea of what’s on the window behind. If you maximize the program, the glass goes away and you get the Vista default application color of gray/black.

Luna was the brand name for the XP visual interface, by the way. One of the big differences between Luna and Aero is that Luna didn’t really add any functionality to the Windows interface, especially when compared to Windows 2000—it just looked different. Aero, on the other hand, does add functionality—Windows Flip 3D, Live Thumbnails, and so on—that isn’t available on a Vista machine that’s not running Aero.

Glowing buttons. This isn’t unique to Aero, but it is part and parcel of the new user experience. Buttons such as Minimize, Maximize, and Close now glow when your mouse hovers over them. You’ll also see this behavior when...

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Using shell in Ubuntu

magakos — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:20:00 +0000

Ubuntu provides a powerful and useful graphical interface. You can perform every type of task, such as finding and opening files and setting up network interfaces, using Ubuntu's graphics.However, Linux also provides a non-graphical and very powerful interface where you type commands at the keyboard instead of clicking a mouse. Microsoft Windows, as a matter of fact, is trying very hard to catch up with Linux and provide non-graphical commands.

Linux computers make extensive use of shells. Shells are programs that provide text-based user interfaces to the Linux operating system. When working in a shell, the user enters a command plus optional arguments, and the shell parses (separates the various parts of a command into usable parts) and then executes the command. Because shells are used to launch commands (programs), they're often referred to as the command line interface (CLI).

Shells provide both the platform to launch programs and a powerful programming environment. Any program that you interactively launch from a shell, you can also launch from a script — you create scripts to automate commands that you would normally manually type at the command line. Shells provide many of the functions you find in programming languages. You...

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Power User’s Guide to Firefox 3

admin — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:20:59 +0000

Shrink the Super-sized Back Button

The very first thing you notice in Firefox 3 is its extra large Back button. While it’s actually quite handy—less chance of missing your target!—if the Back button’s just too big for your tastes, it’s as easy as pie to reduce. Just right-click on Firefox’s toolbar, and choose Customize. In the dialog box, select "Use small icons."

Adjust the Smart Location Bar’s Number of Suggestions

The Firefox 3 feature that you’ll get to know and love the most is the new smart location bar’s as-you-type suggestions that learn where you probably want to go as you browse. But if you’re feeling like the number of suggestions is too high or too low? Adjust it to your liking in Firefox’s configuration area. Here’s how.

Enter about:config into the address bar and hit Enter.
Press the "I”ll be carefull. I promise!" button. (Because you will be.)
Enter browser.urlbar.maxRichResults in the Filter field to reach this preference.
Set it to your desired number of suggestions. Three shown here.

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UnlockME: Internet Explorer 7 and FireFox 3 doesn’t load the latest web page

magakos — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:31:15 +0000

Last night I got this problem on both leading browsers - IE7 and Firefox. Both of them seem locked, it doesn't refresh and load the recent post of my blog.

1. Firefox: One-two days ago content is displayed

2. Internet Explorer doesn't display the latest blog post

SOLUTION: Clearing the Temporary Internet Files

In Internet Explorer, Go to Tools > Internet Options > Browsing History Delete Button > Temporary Internet Files Delete files Button

This will delete all the copies of webpages, images and other media that are saved for faster loading and viewing of web pages.

For Firefox, Go to Tools > Clear Private Data or just press CTRL+SHIFT and DEL button to open the window. Check "Offline Website Data" and press the "Clear Private Data Now" Button

That's it!

This solves my problem in posting new blog entries and viewing the recent webpages.

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Linux file system

magakos — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:40:00 +0000

Everything that you use or save on a computer is stored as a file on disk drives of some sort. Programs are stored as files. Other types of information, such as word processing files, spreadsheets, and photographs, are stored as files, too. In fact, Linux organizes every resource (except network connections) as a file. All of these resources together are considered a file system.

Linux interacts with all devices as if they are files. For instance, your hard drive is viewed as the file /dev/hda or /dev/hdb. Each file is actually the IDE interface of the first and second hard drive, respectively.

Directory rules

Files are stored inside directories. Directories are actually files themselves whose sole purpose is to allow files to be logically organized.

Linux directories are like Windows folders.

There's no requirement that any particular files have to be located in any particular directories. However, all Linux computers adhere to conventions that provide these general organization rules:

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Why Force Consumers to Use Windows Vista?

PC Freak — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:09:20 +0000

Other than being one of the most sought after software today, Microsoft is indirectly commanding is to operate according to their wants. This obviously stems from the fact that most people today would be wise to use a Windows Vista since Windows XP will no longer be in the market if you need to reformat or buy a new PC.

But it gets better. Along with this notion comes the understanding the your PC has to be the latest in the market. Banking on the old ones may get you into problems such as slower computing and eventually banging your head on the wall because your PC is so slow. We all know that people want speed when they work or use their PC and apparently if you put both these developments together, you need to be wise in spending and buying your next computer station.

For most it may seem unfair. Being forced to upgrade your hardware and software is something that not all people can easily do. For one thing, thanks to the contribution of the economic crisis, any average consumer would want to save as much as possible.

In short, computer upgrades are common for companies or

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Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 Removal Instructions (Centod AntiSpyware 2008)

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:47:54 +0000

Centod Descriptions:

Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that creates hassles for computer users around the world. It is believed that Centod Anti-Spyware is a clonze of the notorious Zinaps Antivirus. Just like most fake antispywares, it issues misleading and exaggerated issues. Centod usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Vundo Trojan, Virus or fake software. Centod will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of Centod, in order to remove the potential and reported problems. Not only does it cause your machine to slow down dramatically, it would also put your privacy and data in risk.

Download SpyHunter* Spyware Detection Utility.

Manual Removal Instructions:

Stop Centod Processes:
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Centod.exe

Find and Delete these Centod Files:
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%UserProfile%\Application Data\Centod\settings.ini
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Centod\Centod.exe
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Centod\Uninstall Centod Anti-Spyware.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Centod\Centod Anti-Spyware.lnk

Remove Centod Registry Values:
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run Centod
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”Centod” = “C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Centod7\Centod.exe /MIN”

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Understanding the Linuxisms

magakos — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:37:00 +0000

The word Linux has different meanings, depending on the context in which it's referred to:

Linux kernel: Linux is the operating system that controls everything you do on your Ubuntu computer; this is technically the Linux kernel. The Linux kernel controls who can use resources like memory, disk space, and time allocated on the central processing unit (CPU).

Linus Torvalds started writing the Linux kernel in 1991 because he wasn't satisfied with any of the operating systems he had access to. Early on, he released his work to the nascent Internet and immediately hit a nerve. The power of communication and the need for such an operating system resulted in many talented people helping to make the project a success. Linus also licensed his work under the GNU General Public License (GPL), which allowed people to use, modify, and distribute his work as long as they allowed others to do the same. Using the Internet and GPL, Linux quickly exploded into worldwide use and today is second only to Microsoft Windows in use.

Linux

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Vista Secret Folder

magakos — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:53:00 +0000

This is not a registry hack. We are merely using the registry to discover CLSIDs (Class Identifiers).
The idea behind this tip is to create a folder which is invisible to the Vista indexer. Please be aware that the files are neither encrypted, nor hidden from anyone looking with Windows Explorer. To my mind this limitation confines the usefulness of this tip to special situations. However, from a learning point of view this tip is most instructive.
Topics for Vista's Secret Folder

Instructions to Create a Secret Folder
For your files to remain hidden, this secret folder needs a special extension .{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}.
Create a normal folder, for example stuff. Now rename it with this special CLSID (Class ID) extension. For this trick to work, remember both the dot and the curly brackets.
stuff.{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}

Testing your hidden files
Create a file inside your folder with the .{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683} extension. For example 'Guy Stuff.doc'. Now search for Guy Stuff.doc. You should get a negative result, Vista's search will ignore files in this folder.
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Speed Start menu Search

magakos — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:50:00 +0000

Speed-Up Windows Vista's Start Menu SearchWhen you perform a search using the search box in the start panel, Windows Vista automatically searches the file index as well. The file index can be quite large because it includes all the files on your hard drive. One way to speed-up searching in your Start Menu applications is to narrow the scope of the search so that it does not include files on the hard drive:

Method 1: Registry Hack1.
Open registry editor using regedit.
2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Explorer and select Advanced.
3. Find and right-click on Start_SearchFiles and select Modify.
4. Set the Value to 0.
5. Restart the Explorer.exe process or reboot the computer.

Method 2: Start Button1. Right-click on the Start Button and select Properties.
2. Click on the Customize button.
3. Uncheck Search Communications.
4. Set Search Files to Don't Search for files.
5. Click OK.

Increase SATA Disk Drive Performance

magakos — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:49:00 +0000

You can squeeze a more performance out of your SATA hard disk drive by enabling write caching. The price though, is an increased risk for data loss/corruption should you experienced a power loss - this risk is less in a laptop because of its battery:
1. Click on the Start Button, enter Device Manager and hit Enter.
2. Expand Disk Drives.
3. Right-click on your hard disk drive and select Properties.
4. On the Policies tab, check Enable Advanced Performance.
5. Click OK and close Device Manager.

WinAntispyware2008 (Win Antispyware 2008) Removal Instructions (WinAntispyware 2008)

admin — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:23:30 +0000

WinAntispyware2008 Descriptions:

WinAntispyware2008, also referred as Win Antispyware 2008 by many people, is the latest (but not greatest) counterfeit anti-spyware software that endangers the Internet community today. WinAntispyware2008 usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Vundo Trojan, Virus or fake software. WinAntispyware2008 will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of WinAntispyware2008, in order to remove the potential and reported problems. Not only does it cause your machine to slow down dramatically, it would also put your privacy and data in risk.

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Manual Removal Instructions:

Stop WinAntispyware2008 Processes:
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WinAntispyware2008.exe
insthelp.exe
updater.exe
stera.exe
uwasffnt.exe
was6.exe
winantispyware2008freesetup.exe
wasffnt.exe
winantispyware2008setup.exe

Find and Delete these WinAntispyware2008 Files:
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WinAntispyware2008.exe
insthelp.exe
updater.exe
stera.exe
uwasffnt.exe
was6.exe
winantispyware2008freesetup.exe
wasffnt.exe
winantispyware2008setup.exe
was6chk.dll
uwas6chk.dll
shellext.dll
asagents.dll
byfupo.dl
jezuro.ban
okulyretaq.dl
ymanev._sy
yqumo.db
fuduco.com
juporel.vbs
retyn.lib
roforawav.bin
upoceso.ban

Remove WinAntispyware2008 Registry Values:
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{1230649b-b980-44a5-b259-9b09ebea6331}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{1236de55-eded-4675-af10-ba15eddb4d7a}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{abcd4567-76b5-4bc7-aac5-396d70925b11}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{f3ef3329-ccb1-433b-a3ed-6e763665d280}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\contextmenuhandlers\exploreruwas
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\drive\shellex\contextmenuhandlers\exploreruwas
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{4567ab12-a884-4ca6-b739-cedb12fef096}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{abcd4567-4d73-43e9-85e5-53a2dbd95411}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\interface\{abcd4567-d8e8-4df1-a3ea-d0aa72f42611}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{12398a44-7dfc-4c46-bd8f-41259d169a0d}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{4567ab12-ae24-4fd6-b479-e2b464f32da6}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\typelib\{abcd4567-7437-43ef-ab74-4ab1d3a37411}

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UNLOCK THE SUPER SECRET ADMIN ACCOUNT IN VISTA

magakos — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +0000

Deep inside the bowels of Windows Vista, there's a secret Administrator account, and it's different from the normal administrator account you most likely have set up on your PC. This Administrator account is not part of the Administrator group. (Confused yet? You should be.) It's a kind of superadministrator like a root account in unix & by default it is turned of & hidden (In describing this hack, we'll always use the capital "A" for the secret Administrator account, and a lowercase "a" for a normal administrator account.)

In versions of Windows before Windows Vista, the Administrator account wasn't hidden, and many people used it as their main or only account. This Administrator account had full rights over the computer.

In Windows Vista, Microsoft changed that. In Vista, the Administrator account is not subject to UAC , but normal administrator accounts are. So the Administrator can make any changes to the system and will see no UAC prompts.

Turning on the Administrator account is straightforward. First, open an elevated command prompt by typing cmd into the Search box on the Start menu, right-clicking the command prompt icon that appears at the top of the Start menu,...

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Make any folder invisible with password !!

magakos — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:57:00 +0000

1-First of all creat "new text document"
Any place in your desktop>Right Click > New Text Document

2- Copy This Code And Past It in The Notebad Which U have Created

Code:

cls
@ECHO OFF
title Folder Locker

if EXIST "Control Panel.{21EC2020- 3AEA-1069- A2DD-08002B30309 D}" goto UNLOCK

if NOT EXIST Locker goto MDLOCKER

:CONFIRM

echo Are you sure u want to Lock the folder(Y/N)

set/p "cho=>"

if %cho%==Y goto LOCK
if %cho%==y goto LOCK
if %cho%==n goto END
if %cho%==N goto END
echo Invalid choice.
goto CONFIRM
:LOCK
ren Locker "Control Panel.{21EC2020- 3AEA-1069- A2DD-08002B30309 D}"
attrib +h +s "Control Panel.{21EC2020- 3AEA-1069- A2DD-08002B30309 D}"
echo Folder locked
goto End
:UNLOCK
echo Enter password to Unlock folder
set/p "pass=>"
if NOT %pass%== type your password here goto FAIL
attrib -h -s "Control Panel.{21EC2020- 3AEA-1069- A2DD-08002B30309 D}"
ren "Control Panel.{21EC2020- 3AEA-1069- A2DD-08002B30309 D}" Locker
echo Folder Unlocked successfully
goto End
:FAIL
echo Invalid password
goto end
:MDLOCKER
md Locker echo Locker created successfully
goto End
:End

3- Replace These Words In The Code "type your password "

With The Folder Password .

4- From File

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How to use About:Config for Firefox 3

magakos — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:53:00 +0000

If you’ve been following our site you’re probably already familiar with how the about:config works in Firefox, but since several of these tips utilize the about:config screen I figured it wouldn’t hurt to provide a crash course. So before we dive into the tweaks glance through to make sure you know how to make the adjustments, or just reference this section when you need it.

1. Start Firefox.

2. Type about:config into the address bar and press Enter. When you’re presented with the warning screen click the I’ll be careful, I promise button.

3.You should see a long list of hidden settings that look meaningless and confusingly complicated.

4. Now comes the fun part of actually modifying and/or creating new values.

- If I tell you that the key already exists then you can type the name of the preference in the Filter box, and it will instantly show only the matching results. Once you find the preference you’re looking for just double-click on it to change the value.

- If I tell you that the key does not exist you will need to create a new value manually. Don’t be intimidated… it’s not...

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Bye Bye Win XP

magakos — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:07:00 +0000

Microsoft to Stop Selling Windows XP Today 2/7/08

Microsoft Corp. is scheduled to stop selling its Windows XP operating system to retailers and major computer makers today, despite protests from a slice of PC users who don't want to be forced into using XP's successor, Vista.

Once computers loaded with XP have been cleared from the inventory of PC makers such as Dell Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co., consumers who can't live without the old operating system on their new machine will have to buy Vista Ultimate or Vista Business and then legally "downgrade" to XP.

Microsoft will still allow smaller mom-and-pop PC builder shops to buy XP for resale through the end of January. A version of XP will also remain available for ultra-low-cost PCs such as the Asus Eee PC.

A group of vocal computer users who rallied around a "Save XP" petition posted on the industry news site InfoWorld had been clamoring for Microsoft to keep selling XP until its next operating system, Windows 7, is available. The software maker has said it expects to release Windows 7 sometime in 2009.

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“Outlook Anywhere” and problems with IPv6 in Windows Server 2008

magakos — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:44:00 +0000

It's not a secret, that IPv6 has some "issues". When I've been in Seattle, at last MVP summit, a lot of IT professionals said that, and all of them recommended to disable IPv6 on Windows 2008 or / and Vista machines. Kevin Reeuwijk from "Innovative Technology Weblog" posted a very good article; Outlook Anywhere is ‘broken’ on IPv6 in Windows Server 2008.
So, if you run Exchange 2007 on Windows Server 2008 and want to use Outlook Anywhere (aka RPC over HTTP) you probably get a problem. It would not work if the RPC-over-HTTP Proxy and the Exchange Mailbox installed on the same Windows 2008 Server.
To make the long story short, simply unselect IPv6 from the properties of your NIC AND (it's very important) make a changes to the HOSTS file. Simply open up your hosts file and make the following changes:

Comment out the line “:::1 localhost”
Add the following two lines:

This will resolve all queries for your computer’s name to its IPv4 address, effectively disabling the use of IPv6 for self-communication. You can confirm

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Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 Removal Guide

WildStallion — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:00:55 +0000

Do you know what Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 is?

DESCRIPTION

Centod Anti-Spyware 2008, which is a clone of Zinaps Anti-Spyware, is a fake anti-spyware program that pretends to scan your system for threats and remove them. You will be surprised to know that Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 does not remove threats or spyware from your computer. Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 does a better job at removing money from your wallet than spyware from your computer.

If you have Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 installed you will quickly find out that it is very annoying in that you get several bogus popups and alert messages. If you are smart enough them you will want to get rid of Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 as soon as you can. Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 may be downloaded and installed through a Trojan infection such as Zlob.

In non-techie terms: Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 is just like Zinaps Anti-Spyware only it has the Centod Anti-Spyware 2008 name plastered over the main screen on the program. Hackers and developers of rogue anti-spyware will sometimes change the name of there deceiving programs only to further disguise it in hopes of tricking more computer users. Do not voluntarily purchase

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What is Ubuntu Linux

magakos — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:48:00 +0000

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution. Linux distributions take the Linux kernel (the kernel is the software that orchestrates the interaction of programs and applications with computer hardware) and add an installation system, administration software, productivity applications, and other parts to make it possible for people to use their computers. Putting the parts together creates a sum that is greater than the pieces themselves.

I often use the word Linux as shorthand for Linux distribution. Depending on the context, Linux can mean just the software system that allocates resources on a computer; the Linux kernel is a computer operating system that humans use to interface with the bits and bytes that computers understand. But more frequently, Linux means the sum total of parts that we interact with. I also use the term Ubuntu to refer to Ubuntu Linux, which is the Linux distribution created by the Ubuntu organization.

Beyond the bits and pieces that make up your average Linux distribution, Ubuntu Linux is dedicated to the following principles and capabilities:

Free and open source: Every application, utility, and

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Gxvpsafm Toolbar Removal Guide

Valentino — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:03:17 +0000

Do you know what Gxvpsafm Toolbar is?

DESCRIPTION

Gxvpsafm Toolbar is another malicious toolbar that comes from a Trojan infection such as Zlob. Gxvpsafm Toolbar may perform actions to redirect you to a website that promotes rogue anti-spyware which you do not want on your computer.

Just like any other malicious toolbar that hackers create, it has a funny name. You cannot even pronounce the word Gxvpsafm. Gxvpsafm is not even a word, it is garbled letters describing a garbage toolbar. Gxvpsafm Toolbar is nothing but a distraction and attempt to you to spend your money on a rogue application. Do not fall for the tricks that Gxvpsafm Toolbar has such as displaying messages that reads “Insecure Internet Activity - Threat of Virus Attack”.

In non-techie terms: Gxvpsafm Toolbar was found to be related to Antivirus 2008 and Antivirus 2008 Pro which are both fake anti-spyware programs. Many times malicious toolbars are tied to a specific rogue that it trys to get you to install and eventually purchase. You will only be wasting your time and money if you purchase any program related to Gxvpsafm Toolbar.

Gxvpsafm Toolbar may

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The Role of Computers in Healthcare

PC Freak — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:02:54 +0000

We can see the vast improvement of technology in healthcare these days. Other than speeding up the diagnostic procedures, computer aids have helped provide accurate and faster analysis of tests and procedures pertinent towards being able to tell what is exactly wrong with a person who feels something wrong with him.

We see computers in the medical world today. Ranging from the usual laboratory procedures to the advanced imaging needed by radiological services, pinpoint accuracy is what computers are able to provide. Some of them don’t even have to be the high end ones at that. You would be surprised that most of these computers make use of old computers like the first storm of Pentium computers.

A lot of this is due to the fact that not all programs used by medical technology require a Windows platform. Most of them can make do with the standard DOS OS and are usually compiled with old school programs such as FoxPro. Though these programs may sound outdated, it is how they are able to provide medical reports to physicians and specialists that is important. Today, you can get results in an hour rather than waiting a whole day to know what

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Windows Vista SP1 Causing Internet Connection Problems

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:00:25 +0000

On a Dell Precision 670 (@work), updated to Vista SP1, and a new Dell Inspiron 530 (@friend) with Vista SP1 installed on it when it was received, I have been having issues using the Internet. Every time I restart my computer, my Internet connection won’t work even though the globe indicator on the network connection icon is showing as being online. I can browse my local network but I can’t do anything online. I found that I could temporarily get around this by disabling and re-enabling the Local Area Connection. However, I wanted a more permanent solution:

Disabling IPv6 on Windows Vista SP1

Option 1:

Click on the Start Menu.
Click on Control Panel.
Once the Control Panel is open, click the Classic View link on the left sidebar.
Find and double-click Network and Sharing Center.
Click Manage Network Connections on the left sidebar.
Find your Broadband connection (usually named Local Area Connection) and right-click on it.
On the context-menu, click Properties.
Click the Networking tab.
Remove the checkmark from Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6).
Click Ok.
Close all the windows opened in the previous steps.
Restart your computer.

Option 2 (requires modifying the registry but allows you to change one setting to affect all network adapters):

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article -

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