Saturday, January 31, 2009
Malwarebytes Anti Malware Manual Update Link
If you unable to use the automatic update tool of Malwarebytes Anti Malware, you can do it manually. This is the download link for Malwarebytes Anti Malware updates download link. Hope this help. Malwarebytes Anti Malware is a great threats removal tool that is able to detect and remove most recent threats. However you need to always updating it in order to get protection against new computer viruses, worms, adware and more.
How to Remove Worm.Kibuv.A Malware
Here is a free tool to remove Worm.Kibuv.A Malware threat. It is a security program tool to scan and remove Worm.Kibuv.A only. This tool only used for this certain type of malware only and not offering full protection from attack of threats. It is more like standalone removal tool that effectively remove the worm virus that normal virus terminator left behind. You can download the installer file for the Worm.Kibuv.A Malware removal software from this link.
System Guard 2009 Free Removal Tool
Lavasoft Ad-Aware is a System Guard 2009 free removal tool as it has System Guard 2009 malware definition update for 26 January 2009. You may download the program from this link. If your computer cannot be access or you unable to download the tool please refer to tutorial below this paragraph. System Guard 2009 is a self-promoting rogue security software. It display pop-ups stating that there are infections within your PC. Actually the pop-ups is merely advertisement and when you agree to download and install the security software, then the nightmare begin. Your computer get infection by the Trojan promoting the software. It won't stop promoting itself until you purchase the rogue antivirus program. Common infection including annoying pop-ups, system crashes, slow PC, commercial advertisement and connect itself to Internet without your permission.
Ad-Aware has released its threats definition updates which include the following threats:
System Guard2009
System Security
Win32.Backdoor.Dservice
Win32.Backdoor.Mamon
Win32.Backdoor.PrxServ
Win32.Trojan.Agent2
Win32.Backdoor.Backgate
Win32.Trojan.AgentB
Win32.Trojan.Hackkill
TrackZapper
Win32.TrojanDropper.Zenith
If you cannot download Ad-Aware free Malware removal software, please follow this instruction:
1. Turn on your system. Begin typing F8 key few times as the system boot up to reboot in safe mode with network.
2. Wait until a screen shows option to safe mode. If the Windows launches before you can execute safe mode, restart the PC again.
3. If successful, following options will appear:
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
(other options may be available)
Use the arrow key up or down to choose Safe Mode with networking. Then press the Enter key.
4. There may be a prompt asking you to really boot into Safe Mode. Your computer will now boot into Safe Mode with Networking
(Note: Safe mode which also referred to Diagnostic Mode that Windows XP can start with minimal configuration. It is easier to remove threat when you are in Safe Mode.
5. Download Lavasoft Ad-Aware. Save the file as setup.exe and run the file.
6. Once the malware removal tool is installed, go to Ad-Aware folder if you can't access the program from shortcuts located in desktop or Start.
7. Update the security tool by clicking the Web Update. It will then download the necessary latest malware definition update and install it.
8. Then click on Scan System. Choose Full Scan and Click Scan Now.
9. If it detects any threats it will shows the threats information. Choose to delete all the threats.
10. Once finish, restart your computer.
Hopefully this System Guard 2009 Removal Tutorial helps you to get rid of the malware. If you still facing the same problem please let me know from the comment section. I will do my best to help you.
Panda Online Virus Scanner 2.0 and Removal
Panda Active Scan 2.0 is an online security utility that act like a threats scanner and removal tool. Here is the link to the web-based security tool. When running the tool, choose Disinfect automatically. Follow the prompts and delete any viruses, Trojans, worms or threats found. Then restart your computer to finish the process. You can do custom scan with the online software.
Trend Micro Sysclean Malware Cleaner Package
Here is how you remove malware; Sysclean from Trend Micro is a standalone malware scanner and removal software. It kills malware entries from system files and terminates malware registry entries. In order to use the tool, follow the instruction below to successfully remove threats:
1. Create a folder and name it as Sysclean. It is better to be created in Desktop for easy access.
2. Download Trend Micro Sysclean from this link. Alternative link if the previous is not working.
3. Download the file into the folder you created earlier.
4. Download Official Pattern Release from this link to your desktop.
5. Unzip the Official Pattern Release, move it to the folder Sysclean you replaced on desktop.
6. Make sure you anti virus is turn off as running Sysclean can interfere with other security software.
7. Open the sysclean.com in the Sysclean folder.
8. Check the option Automatically clean or delete detected files.
9. Click on Scan. Once overall process has finished, restart your PC.
Hopefully this tutorial using Trend Micro Sysclean might help you to remove malware infection from your computer.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Obama Worm Shows The President's Face
Recently detected new Internet worm named Obama worm that displays pop-ups image of President Barrack Obama's face at the bottom right-hand corner of infected PC and ironically, it happens only on Monday. The worm not causes any serious damage to computer and is nothing more than annoying prank with no malicious effect. It spreads through portable devices like USB flash drive and external hard drive as mentioned by Luke Walling, president of Walling Data, the security company that detected the worm. Barrack Obama worm infects vulnerable network and the threat was developed in an environment for simple games production. It is advisable for users to update their Microsoft Windows operating system with latest security updates at regular interval.
XP Police Antivirus Removal Instruction
XP Police Antivirus is a rogue virus removal software that shows fake alerts telling your computer is infected. It won't stop display annoying pop-ups, scanning your computer at start up and tell you some malicious files in your PC even though it is not (like important Windows file is described as threat). It keeps promoting itself with same way and asking you to pay in order to remove threats which is not actually exist. You can use this tool to remove XP Police Antivirus rogue software.
Paid AVG 8.0 Virus Definition Updates 30 January 09
This virus definition updates are for the paid version of AVG 8.0. Both are released on 30 of January 2009. It is a service provided to anyone who missed previous definition files. AVG is constantly come up with new virus definition updates. It is a wise step for you to update your anti virus program to avoid attacks from viruses, worm, malware, spyware and other malicious threats.
AVI: 270.10.16 (file size: 6.2 MB)
Latest variants of trojans definition added Downloader.Agent.ATVF, Generic_r.AW, Generic12.BFRN., Generic12.BFMU, Agent.AWRI, Downloader.Banload.AIBY
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IAVI: / 1925 (file size: 31.3 MB)
Latest variants of trojans definition added Downloader.Banload.AIBY, Generic12.BFRN., Generic12.BFMU, Agent.AWRI, Downloader.Agent.ATVF, Generic_r.AW,
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Bit Defender I-Worm.Sircam Removal Tool
This how you can delete the threat using I-Worm.Sircam Removal Tool by Bit Defender. It is a free security utility created for this specific worm virus. In order to start using the program, please close all running applications and then restart your PC. This free virus killer detects the threat, deletes the files infected with, kill the process from memory and repairs registry. By using the tool, you may required to restore the affected files. Download the Bit Defender I-Worm.Sircam Removal Tool from this link or this alternative link.
MS08-067 Conficker Downadup Killer Removal
Bit Defender MS08-067 W/32Conficker Downadup Kido killer or removal tool enables you to delete the Conficker aka Downadup worm effectively. Downadup is malicious Worm that already attacked million of computers globally. Many of existing anti virus or anti malware cannot detect and remove the Conficker worm. Please turn off Internet browser and other running applications while using the MS08-067 W32/Downadup worm removal tool.
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W32.Downadup spreads to computers by utilizing Microsoft Windows Server Service RPC Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in a local network. It able to block access to security sites like AVG and Microsoft thus you cannot download the necessary file in order to remove the worm. Conficker worm also erase System restore points.
Kaspersky Mobile Security For Barclays Customer
Bank of Barclays is giving free Kaspersky Mobile Security for customers who their smartphones to log in into their online bank account. The security software is made for use in web-enabled phones and easily installed. It provides protection against spyware, keylogger, rootkits, spam, backdoors, viruses, Trojans, worms and phishing. For more detils on Kaspersky Mobile Security you can read it here. It is crucial for users to have anti virus software installed in their smartphones like what they do to their PCs.
Antivirus 360 Rogue Security Program
Here is how you can remove Antivirus 360 a rouge security program for free. Before that this is a brief description and symptoms when your PC is infected by the rogue software. It is an application that show you fake scan result and promoting itself aggressively like by popping ups many times on your computer's desktop asking you to buy Antivirus 360. If Vundo Trojan infects your computer it will display lots of pop-ups mentioning your PC is infected and you should have Antivirus 360 installed in the computer system. Once you click the ad (or should I say, trap?), it will automatically download the rogue Antivirus 360 and you are prompted to install the nasty program. It will then boot at system start up and start scanning your system. Once done, it will show a list of nonexistent threats in your PC. It also shows legitimate Windows files as threats! Which if deleted will cause your Windows operating system to be unstable. Example of files claimed as infection by Antivirus 360:
C:\Windows\System32\alg.exe
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe
In order to remove Antivirus 360, download this virus removal tool first. Then install and run the software. Click on Web Update to download and install the latest threats definition updates.
Once finish, click on Scan System. Let it scans your computer system and when it detects the virus, it will show the information in scanning result. Choose to remove the threat.
Lovsan.A B C D E Worm Removal Tool
There are two W32/Lovsan worm removal tools available. You can try both to see which one effectively remove or delete Lovsan worm. This is a removal software that delete certain type of threat only. If you need full protection download and install an anti virus. However this tool delete Lovsan worm that might be missed by normal security software.
Download Eset Lovsa.A-E Worm Removal Tool
Download F-Secure F-Lovsan Tool or download from this alternative link
Document Backup 5.1
30 January 2009 deal Document Backup 5.1 is available for free as Deal Of The Day. It is a handy software to backup your digital files, folders and other important data to Blu-Ray, DVD, CD, local hard drive, HD-DVD or network hard drive. With built in scheduler to automatically backup your important data. Download the software while it is still free (only on 30 of January 2009) from the deal website.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
AVG Free Virus Definition Update January 2009
Released on January 2009 Virus Definition Update for AVG Free Edition 8.0. The file name is Windows: 8.0.176, Link Scanner DB: 8.0.83
Windows: 8.0.176 (Released on 25 November 2008, file size: 18.9MB)
(There is no new update for this module until 29 January 2009)
Bin file name: f8all176sz.bin
All priority Modules
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Link Scanner DB: 8.0.83 (Released on 27 January 2009, file size: 582.5KB)
Bin file name: x8all83ue.bin
Full Database of Link Scanner
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AVI: 1424 (Released on 28 January 2009, file size: 6.2 MB)
Bin file name: u7avi1424ht.bin
Latest variants of Trojans definitions
Generic12.BFAR, addedDownloader.Agent.ATTF, PSW.Ldpinch.WVU, Downloader.Banload.AIAP, SHeur2.NPB, PSW.Agent.XUF
Download link
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IAVI: /923 (Released on 29 January 2009, file size: 31.3 MB)
Latest variants of Trojans Downl definition added:
Loader.Agent.ATTF, Generic12.BFAR, Downloader.Banload.AIAP, PSW.Ldpinch.WVU, SHeur2.NPB, PSW.Agent.XUF
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These updates are hosted on third party server so there is no worry if AVG already remove the old virus definition updates.
Mac Spyware Threats List of January 2009
Below is the list of Mac Spyware Threats that detected until January 2009. You may download security tool for Mac from Categories menu and choose either Mac Freeware or Anti Virus category. These threats are divided into keylogger, remote admin programs and Trojan horse:
Keylogger
BackTrack
BlazingTools Perfect Keylogger
CarbonKeys
Invisible Oasis
KeyBag
Keyboard Spy
KeyCaptor
KeyStroke
Keystroke Recorder
KeystrokeRecorder X
Last Resort
MacLifeInsurance
Monitorer
Monitorer X
MonitorerX Pro
Peeping Tom
Spector
Spector Pro 2009
Super Save
TextMeleon
TextTrap
TypeAgent
TypeRecorder
TypeRecorder X
TypeSaver
Remote Admin Programs
Mac Remote Control
OSXvnc
SpyMe
Trojan Horse
AppleScript.THT
DNSChanger
eWatch
EZmal
HellRaiser
Instant Access Dialer
PokerStealer
Spy
TakeDown Suite
Termite(OS9)
Termite(OSX)
UnderHand
Xover
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word PowerPoint Excel 2007
The Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Excel, Word, PowerPoint 2007 enables you to save, open and edit presentations, documents and workbooks in new Microsoft Office Excel, Presentation and Word 2007 file format. There is an installer pack (separately available via a download link below) for Microsoft XP with Service Pack SP1. Released on 19 of November 2007 and file size is 27.5 MB.
Users of Microsoft XP and 2003 is required to install priority Microsoft Update before downloading the office compatibility pack. If you are using Microsoft Word 2000 or 2002 to write and read documents containing complex scripts, please go to here for information to enable Word 2007 documents to be correctly displayed in your version of Word.
Requirement before installing Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word PowerPoint Excel 2007:
1. Supports computer runs on Windows 2000 with SP4, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP with SP1 or SP2, Windows Vista.
2. Recommended Microsoft Office programs:
Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003
Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer 2003
Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 with SP3, Microsoft Word 2000 with SP3, Microsoft Excel 2000 with SP3.
Microsoft Excel 2002 with SP3, Microsoft Word 2002 with SP3 and Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 with SP3.
Microsoft Office Word 2003 with at least SP1, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 with at least SP1, Microsoft Office Excel 2003 with at least SP1.
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Below is the download link only for Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service For Microsoft XP with Pack 1 (SP1)
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Windows Installer 3.1 Version 2 Redistributable
Redistributable Windows Installer 3.1 Version 2 is an application from Microsoft that offers service of configuration and installation. The installation file is 2.5 MB in size and the file name is WindowsInstaller-KB893803-x86.exe. Previous naming convention that is not in used anymore : INSTMSI.EXE. It supports Windows 2000 with Service Pack SP3, Windows 2000 with SP4, Server 2003, Windows XP, XP with SP1 and XP with SP2. Windows Server 2003 with SP1 already include this installer thus can't be upgraded or installed by Windows Installer 3.1. Download the Windows Installer 3.1 Version 2 redistributable from this link or this alternative download File Factory link.
MyDoom Worm Removal Utility
This Eset MyDoom worm removal tool is a prefect tool that scans and deletes MyDoom worm within your computer effectively. It is a standalone utility that only remove MyDoom worm. There is no protection is offered by this utility like normal anti virus program has, but it will remove MyDoom worm which is cannot be scanned and deleted by normal security software. Download MyDoom worm removal tool from this link or this alternative link.
Photoshop CS4 Trojan Removal Tool
Good news for Mac users. Photoshop CS4 Trojan (also known as OSX.Trojan.iServices.B) removal tool helps you to delete the Photoshop trojan. Just run the software to let it scan your Mac and remove the Trojan virus. This security tool also works to remove OSX.Trojan.iServices.A which also known as iWork Trojan. Download the Mac security software Photoshop CS4 Trojan Removal Tool from this link.
If the previous link is broken, use this mirror download link
Eset BugBear.B Worm Removal Software
Standalone tool BugBear.B Worm removal software from Eset security company delete the BugBear.B worm that is left by normal anti virus, anti malware or spyware killer tool. It offers great detection and removal against the BugBear.B as it is solely use for that type of worm. For you regular and ongoing protection it is best to have an anti virus software installed in your computer to protect it from infection. Download the necessary update or turn on automatic update to prevent latest threats infection. However certain worm is hard to be removed so use Eset BugBear.B Worm Removal Software to clean the worm. Download the security utility from this link or this mirror.
Eset w32/BugBear.A Worm Removal Tool
Free security utility Eset Eset BugBear.A Worm Removal Tool helps you to detect and delete the worm. It is a standalone tool without protection capability used solely to scan and remove BugBear.A worm. Worms are worldwide threat that already infect million of computers. It is important for you to update your anti virus application regularly. If your anti virus cannot detect and delete the worm, use Eset BugBear.A worm removal tool instead.
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Other names of BugBear.A Worm : Tanatos, Worm/Tanatos.1, Tanat, Worm/Tanatos.2, WORM_NATOSTA.A, I-Worm/Keywo, W32/Bugbear@MM
Free Online Tax Software
There are some free tax software available as web-based. Offered by some companies as public service it is an opportunity for you to use tax application at no charge. For citizen of Rhodes Island and comply with certain eligibility rules, you can file your resident and federal income tax returns online for free. All you have to do is to visit this site www.irs.gov. Browse into Rhodes Island Division of Taxation web page and choose the link under the Free File - Rhodes Island to see if you are qualified for the free tax software service : www.tax.ri.gov.
According to state tax agency’s e-government coordinator Susan M. Galvin there are three companies that offers free e-filing program for the resident of Rhodes Island:
1. TaxSlayer - This program is offered for free if if your AGI is less than $56,000 and you fall into either one of these categories:
Age 25 or younger
Age 65 or older
Active-duty military
AGI less than $10,000 no matter your age
You qualify for the earned income credit
2. Online Taxes - If you are 20 years old or younger you Online Taxes enables you to file your Rhodes Island and federal tax return for free.
3. TurboTax - The service offered by Intuit company lets anyone in these categories to file tax return at no charge:
You served in the active-duty military last year and have a military Form W-2 wage statement and AGI of $56,000 or less; or
You had $30,000 or less in adjusted gross income, or AGI, last year; or
You qualify for the federal earned income credit (essentially a tax break for the working poor)
All the links to these free tax programs are available from the Rhodes Island tax agency's web site.However, by using the free service you won't getting any guidance or advice like if you consult professional.
The advantages of using the free e-filing service is you get your refund quicker and you can choose the refund to be deposited into your credit or bank account. The new free online tax software services are not for everyone but it worth to look at.
Windows 8 Update
There is a rumor that currently Microsoft are already working on Windows 8 despite of Windows 7 is just recently launched! The code name will be just Windows 8 not Midori. It is expected to be released in two years time. For users, we hope that Windows 8 is more than just hype as security is what we are more concern about. With the rise of advance worms and viruses all operating system should be prepared with future threats. Windows 8 is no exception.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Microsoft Windows Defender
Security software Microsoft Windows Defender is free application that protects your computer against threats, pop-ups and slow performance as a result of infection. This software is available for free download for Windows Server 2003 SP 1, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 and Windows XP SP 2. Now with more user-friendly interface, better rate of threats detection with real time protection, and support for 64-bit platforms. Below is the software installer link (file size: 4.9 MB, language: English, file name: WindowsDefender.msi)
Download link for Microsoft Windows Defender
AVG Virus Definition Updates 27 and 28 January
Released on 27 and 28 of January AVG virus definition updates available for free download from alternative server. This is our service for anyone who missed to download earlier updates. Developer of AVG anti virus software releases update every 1 to 2 days which is efficient yet old update will be removed from AVG download center and replaced with new updates. Below are security software AVG virus definition updates (link scanner, AVI and IAVI) for 27 to 28 of January 2008:
Link Scanner DB: 8.0.83 (Released date: 27 January 2009, file size: 582.5 KB)
Link Scanner Database Full. Download link.
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AVI: 270.10.15 (Released date: 28 January 2008, file size: 6.2 MB)
Latest variants of Trojans definition added
SHeur2.NMH, BackDoor.Hupigon4.BDAJ, Crypt.CJH, Generic12.BEVE, SHeur2.NMR, Crypt.CJH.
Latest variant of Worm definition added
Autoit.OAR
Download link for AVI: 270.10.15
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IAVI: / 1922 (Released date: 28 January 2009, file size: 31.2 MB)
Latest variants of Trojans added
BackDoor.Hupigon4.BDAJ, SHeur2.NMR, Crypt.CJH, Generic12.BEVE, SHeur2.NMH.
Latest variant of Worm definition added
Autoit.OAR
Download link for IAVI / 1922
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AVG virus definition updates file are always posted in this site so do not forget to check regularly for new updates. Bookmark our site so you will never miss old updates anymore.
Ares 2.1.1 Peer To Peer Program
Ares 2.1.1 is an open source peer to peer free software that lets you share and download files like digital images, movies, flash video, e-book, documents, mp3 and more. This version supports Shoutcast and Bittorent. Updated 23 January 2009. Ares 2.1.1 speed up downloads by searching for more sources from many users at the same time. Thus the download speed is improved significantly. With built-in media player lets you preview files while the downloading process still in progress or listen to online radio station. Download link for Ares 2.1.1 P2P software.
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Vuse (Formerly Azureus) 4.1.0.0
Vuse or Azureus 4.1.00 for Windows PC enables you to download files from open content Vuse HD and bittorent networks. It lets you to search torrents with powerful meta-search function. Download your favorite films, songs, e-book and other files at fast speed and efficiently with queue, bandwidth and speed management. Pay your media files with built-in media player. Download freeware Vuse (Azureus) for Windows based computer from this link.
eMule 0.49b P2P Client Free Download
eMule 0.49b is open source p2p aka peer to peer file sharing client software based on eDonkey2000 network. It is completely clean from adware, spyware or virus. Use it to download MP3, movies, software and ebook plus you can also chat with other members in the network using built-in IRC client. Other features of eMule 0.49b including:
1. Files are checked for corruption to prevent error while downloading.
2. Intelligent Corruption Control increases speed in correcting corrupted file parts.
3. Execute multiple downloads at the same time.
4. Using the preview function to view your videos and archives before they are downloaded completely.
5. You can organize and create categories to your downloaded files.
6. Better rate of file finding through global and local server, File Donkey, Jigle and Kad. You can also use Boolean search for more flexible search.
Download eMule 0.49b for free from this link.
Kaspersky Anti Virus Definition Update 25 January 2009
Here is the Kaspersky Anti Virus Definition Update for 25 January 2009 (20 to 25 January). Kaspersky released threats definition update on daily and weekly. For anyone who do not not to trouble download the whole cumulative daily update or complete update which usually big in size, so download the weekly update every Sunday as it is released on that day.
Download Kespersky Anti Virus definition weekly update ( file name: av-i386-weekly.zip, 3.52 MB released 25 January 2009) from this link or this mirror download link.
Eset W32.Swen.A Worm Removal Tool
Eset W32.Swen.A worm removal tool helps you to effectively remove Swen.A worm which is also known as Win32 Swen.A, WORM_SWEN.A,Swen, I-Worm.Swen, W32/Swen@mm, W32/Gi, be-F, Worm.Automat.AHB or W32.Swen.A@mm. First discovered on 18th of September 2003, it able to infect computer runs on Windows operating system. It is a low level risk worm and spreads itself usually via peer to peer or file sharing network. Swen.A once infect a PC will try to kill firewall and anti virus software in a computer.
The worm spreads through email attachment too. Swen.A deliver fake Microsoft email which actually an email contains the worm.
Download free Eset W32.Swen.A Worm removal software from this link or this second link. This worm terminator software is used solely to detect and remove Swen.A.
Eset W32/Zafi.A Worm Removal Tool
Free W32/Zafi.A Worm Removal Tool from Eset security company provides better solution to remove Zafi.A or in other name W32/Zafi.A@mm, I-Worm.Kapes and W32.Erkez.A@mm which impossible to be removed by normal virus, malware or spyware removal software. Zafi ironically is created to be active on April and inactive starting first of May. This worm send mass emails to email addresses with .hu in the end of the address, example: tina@email.hu with contain written in Hungarian. Download link of W32/Zafi.A worm removal software can be found at the end of this article.
Symptoms of Zafi.A infected PC
Zafi.A makes copies of itself and added to registry creating random names in this directory: HKLMSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. The worm creates another name with .DLL file extension. It collects one's email addresses and send infected email to addresses with .hu extension.
Get the Eset W32/Zafi.A worm removal software from this link. Other mirror link.
W32/Zafi.B Worm Cleaner or Removal Tool
Eset Zafi.B Worm Cleaner helps you to remove Zafi.B worm aka W32/Zafi.B@mm and I-Worm.Zafi.b that cannot be removed by normal anti spyware, anti malware or anti virus software. It is a proven and powerful tool to get rid of the Zafi.B worm that reside within your infected PC. The latest worm which originally spread in Hungarian and now in email written in Swedish, English, Russian, Italian and other languages. The worm usually in form of .pif email attachment.
What advanced worm capable to terminate any application or program with the word virus or firewall in it, making it even harder to be remove. That's the reason why Eset Zafi.B Worm Removal tool is created. The worm itself set up an exclusive locking to prevent anyone or any security software to access the file contains Zafi.B worm. The worm will overwritten the file with the Zafi.B's copies. You can't even access to registry editor and task manager as it is disabled by the worm Zafi.B.
You can download the security program Eset Zafi.B worm removal tool from this link.
Mirror link if the previous one is not working.
Eset Zafi.D Worm Removal Tool
Anti malware tool Eset Zafi.D Worm Remover help you to scan, detect and remove Zafi.D worm from your computer. This tool is provided for free as a public service from Eset security company. This security software is design to delete the worm Zafi.D which cannot be detected or remove by normal anti virus or anti spyware software. This tool is design to powerfully remove single worm Zafi.D and it is not offer full protection like normal anti virus program.
Download the worm Zafi.D removal tool from this link. If the link is not working download from this mirror instead.
If you're running "other" security software but still suspect your computer is infected, this program is designed for you. Just click on the drop down menu, and select the tool you need.
Are you infected and not an ESET customer? Get free virus removal here.
T-Mobile Retail Store in Antioch California
Below are the addresses of T-Mobile Retail Store in Antioch, California covering areas of these zip codes - 94531 and 94509. T-Mobile is a growing communication company providing internet access across America. The company announced to market Google G1 phones through it's retail stores. Below is the list of T-Mobile retail store and preferred partners in Antioch California:
94531
T-Mobile store - Lone Tree Way & Blue Rock Dr. (8949)
4049 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
925-978-0898
Target- 1819
5769 LONE TREE WAY
ANTIOCH, CA 94531
925-752-0002
Wal-Mart-2697
4893 LONE TREE WAY
ANTIOCH, CA 94531
T-Mobile store - Hwy 4 & Lonetree (7815)
5779 LONE TREE WAY
C
ANTIOCH, CA 94531
925-754-8348
94509
Wireless Advocates - Antioch
2201 VERNE ROBERTS CIR
ANTIOCH, CA 94509
925-470-4487
T-Mobile Store in Anaheim California
List of T-Mobile Retail Store and preferred partner stores in beautiful Anaheim California. Here you can find T-Mobile Internet service offers and devices including the G1 Android phones. T-Mobile stores for zip code 92802, 92086, 92806, 92808 and 92801:
92086
FRYS_ANAHEIM_10
3370 East La Palma
Anaheim, CA 92086
714-688-3000
92801
Wal-Mart-2242
440 N EUCLID ST
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
714-491-0744
92802
T-Mobile store - Euclid & Broadway (8910)
261 S Euclid St
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-991-1464
Target- 2421
101 S EUCLID ST
ANAHEIM, CA 92802
714-422-1120
92806
T-Mobile store - Katella Ave & 57 Freeway (8734)
2424 East Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
714-939-7593
T-Mobile store - State College & Lincoln (7518)
218 S State College Blvd
Ste A-1
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
714-776-1888
92808
Target- 677
8108 E SANTA ANA CANYON RD
ANAHEIM, CA 92808
714-921-9091
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
T-Mobile Retail Store in Alhambra California
Below are list of T-Mobile Store in Alhambra, California ( zipcode: 91803 and 91801). Since the company's decision to market the android G1 phones, you can expect to see the smartphones in T-Mobile store:
1. Car Car Phone Factory Inc.
500 W VALLEY BLVD STE C
ALHAMBRA, CA 91803
626-297-8388
2. Wireless Advocates - Alhambra
2207 W COMMONWEALTH AVE
ALHAMBRA, CA 91803
626-320-1137
3. Target- 184
2120 W MAIN ST
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
626-308-3290
So if you guys are in Alhambra, California you can find Android G1 phones plus other Internet service offers from T-Mobile.
Microsoft patch MS08-067 Version 1.0
This Microsoft patch MS08-067 is for Windows XP with SP2 and SP3. The security update prevents remote control execution in server service that is not well protected from threats like worms. The file name is WindowsXP-KB958644-x86-ENU.exe and you may download it for free from this link. Install the Microsoft Patch is important as attackers would exploit server that is vulnerable with worm computer threat. It is critical update for Microsoft Windows XP and users are advisable to apply it immediately.
List of Spyware Malware and Virus 2009
January 2009 comes with new threats. Spyware, malware, Trojan, viruses, adware, malicious web sites and worms appear and spread like wildfire. The latest worm Conficker aka Downadup infecting million of computers worldwide. It is very important for anyone to update security software that installed in your computer system. Below are the list of new threats (spyware / virus / Trojan) for January 2009:
New Malware Detected in January 2009
Worm.Mabezat.A
Win32.Virut.Gen.5
Worm.AutoIT.V
Email-Worm.Brontok!sd5
Trojan-PWS.Bancos
Worm.AutoRun!sd6
WORM_SWARLEY.A
TROJ_EMOGEN.BC
WORM_WALEDAC.AI
WORM_WALEDAC.AS
TROJ_FAKEAV.GDS
Win32.Sality.AM.Gen
Trojan.Lineage.Gen!Pac.3
Worm.Hamweg.Gen
Win32.Virut.Gen.4
JS_DLOADR.RE
HTML_XPLOIT.U
New Viruses, Worms and Spyware Detected in January 2009
W32.Grenail.C!inf
W32.Grenail.D!inf
Packed.Generic.206
OSX.Iwork
Trojan.Donbot
W32.Downadup!autorun
Packed.Generic.205
Bloodhound.Exploit.221
Bloodhound.Exploit.222
Bloodhound.PDF.5
Bloodhound.Exploit.223
Trojan.Downexec.C
Trojan.Downexec.C!inf
Bloodhound.PDF.4
New Malicious Sites Threats In January 2009
RegFreeze
Adware.cmdService
BearShare
Getdown 2000 1.0.0
Malwarewipe
Intcodec
Spyheal
New Adware Detected in January 2009
Adware.HotBar
Adware.Agent
Adware.Agent!sd6
Adware.WhenU_SaveNow
Adware.WhenU.AW
Adware.Trymedia.E
Adware.Agent!sd6
Adware.Craagle!sd5
Adware.Agent!sd6
HTML.Psyme.Gen
New Rogue Security Software aka fake virus or Spyware Removal Software In January 2009
SystemBooster
VirusRemover2008
PersonalAntiSpy
RegistryDoctor2008
Trojan.Blpp
Antispyware2008
PCPrivacyCleaner
TotalSecure2009
Trojan.vxgame
NanoAntivirus
InternetAntivirus
MSAntiSpyware2009
PowerAntivirus
AntivirusTrigger
Trojan.DesktopHijacker
Trojan.v7
Trojan.webtech
Trojan.PCHealthCenter
Antivir64
Be alert with new threats that will come (I am sure it will :-)) in 2009. Remember, prevention is always better than cure. Once your PC is infected, you will have a hard time to remove the virus, spyware, malware, adware, .EXE malicious installer, worms and there is probability for computer crash, slowness, files lose and breach of data security.
Fake IE Security
Another fake security software IE Security has emerged and it is made by the same person who bring us WinDefender 2009. This program once inside someone's computer will spread itself and can be considered as rogue. Users are cheated to pay for the software when it shows pop up alert message about threats which is not really present in the PC.
Avast! 4 Virus Definition Update 26 January 2009
This is Virus Definition Database Update version 090126-0 for Avast! 4 released 26 January 2009. Avast! like any other anti virus software need to be updated regularly. The new conficker and downadup worms are examples of how fast these threats are created and evolved. Thus installing new update is essential to prevent attacks of Worms, Malware, Trojans horse, Adware, exe unauthorized installation, virus, spyware and many other malicious threats. These threats could cause fatal damage to your PC and there is probability to file lose and PC crash. Download the 26 January 2009 virus definition update (iAVS) version 090126-0 for Avast! virus removal tool from this link. You do not need to reinstall the Avast! program to install this database update.
Other mirror to download the update.
VLC Media Player 0.9.8a For Mac OS X
VLC Media Player 0.9.8a from VideoLAN for Mac OS X computer. It is a free media player released under GNU General Public License. It enables you to play DVD, CD, movies, video, music files in MP3, DivX, Ogg Vorbis, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and many other formats. What is great about VLC Media Player it does not need additional codecs to be installed in order to play media. Among files that can be opened by VLC Media Player 0.9.8a for Mac OS X:
1. MPEG-1/2, DIVX (1/2/3), MPEG-4 ASP, DivX 4/5/6, XviD, 3ivX D4
2. H.261, H.263 / H.263i, H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC
3. Cinepak, Theora, Dirac / VC-2, MJPEG (A/B)
4. WMV 1/2, WMV 3 / WMV-9 / VC-1
5. Sorenson 1/3 (Quicktime), DV (Digital Video), On2 VP3/VP5/VP6, Indeo Video v3 (IV32)
Download the VLC Media Player 0.9.8a for computer with Mac OS X from this link.
FrostWire 4.17.2 Download Manager
FrostWire 4.17.2 is a free download managing software which enables you to search download songs, software, movies, video clips, e-books and more though P2P clients. It has the same function with famous LimeWire Pro, the paid version of LimeWire. Thus there is no restriction on simultaneous download. There is also a built-in chat to connect with others in the network. FrostWire 4.17.2 is fast and most users are satisfied with the software. The installer file is packaged together with Ask toolbar which is optional for you to install.
Download FrostWire 4.17.2 from this link.
Pirated Photoshop CS4 Trojan A Mac Virus
New Trojan virus in pirated Photoshop CS4 copies in invading Mac computers. Named OSX.Trojan.iServices.B Trojan Horse, it is second virus for Mac appear in this week after one in pirated iWork 09 software. Mac users who get infected having hard time to remove the threat as the Photoshop Trojan attack with different name. The pirated copies which contains Trojan virus are downloaded 5000 times already and the number is expected to doubled as Mac users are usually not security savvy.
OSX.Trojan.iServices.B Trojan Horse which is a serious threat, difficult to remove and found in pirated copies distributed via Torrent sites. The Trojan spreads when a user run the crack utility. As it happens, malware sends alert to the Trojan creator, which then can take control of the Mac computer system. When this happens, the creator / hackers can download and install new applications into the computer and might track the Mac users information through key logging.
It is advisable for Mac users to not download the pirated Photoshop CS4 or risk your Mac for malware Trojan infection.
Internet Explorer 8.0 RC1 for Windows XP
Release Candidate version Windows Internet Explorer 8.0 RC1 free download for Windows XP now with new feature. Released on 26 of January 2009, Microsoft now adds protection against Clickjacking to Internet Explorer 8 RC1. What is clickjacking? It is a method that used by hackers to view information that is accessed by a user and his activities, as described by James Pratt, Internet Explorer Senior Product Manager.
Mirror link if the link above is not working.
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Google Icons Set
Free Google Icons set to be used for non-commercial purpose. The set contains nice and colorful Knol, Google Earth, Gmail, Gtalk, Picasa, Google Desktop and Blogger icons. The download size only 377 KB, image size of 148 KB and resolution at 750x904. Google icons are perfect to replace common file icon for your favorite folders. Give it a try and refresh your dekstop with new icons. You can also use it to make a link to Google services. Download the free Google Icons from this web site.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Glary Undelete 1.3
Glary Undelete is a free data recovery software for NTFS and FAT drive type. It is perfect movie, document, PDF, music, software installer, digital image recovery tool. Use it to bring back emptied files from the Recycle Bin. It recovers files that removed or deleted by viruses, bugs and computer crashes. The handy tool is made for PC runs on Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/Me/NT/XP/2003/Vista OS. Glary Undelete supports all type of Windows file system including:
Download Glary Undelete 1.3 (1.23 MB) from this link.
McAfee Avert Stinger 10.0.0.482
McAfee Stinger 10.0.0.482 is a security utility to remove specific threats like Sasser, Bagle, Zafi, Mydoom, Lovesan/Blaster, Bugbear, Klez and other 500+ new threats. It is more like a virus remover for certain threats and does not offer full protection to your PC like AVG and other anti virus software. McAfee Avert Stinger 10.0.0.482 implements latest scan engine technologies, including scan performance optimization, process scanning and digitally signed DAT files.
Download McAfee Avert Stinger 10.0.0.482 (2.51 MB) from this link.
AVG Virus Definition Updates 23 and 26 January
Below is virus definition updates for AVG on 14, 23 and 26 of January. We are very sorry for anyone who not able to download previous updates. The files here are hosted on third party to ensure the files are always available. Updating virus removal software is always important to defend your PC against newest Trojan, virus, worms, malware, spyware, rootkits, adware and other threats. AVG virus definition updates:
Windows: 8.0.233 (38.6 MB) (Released on 14 January 2009)
Download link
Link Scanner DB: 8.0.82 (582.5 kB) (Released on 24 January 2009)
Download Link
AVI: 270.10.13 (6.19 MB) (Released 23 January 2009)
Download Link
AVI: 270.10.14 (6.2 MB) (Released on 26 January 2009)
New Trojan definition updates added Agent.AWGB, Downloader.Banload.AHXV, Generic12.BCWK, Generic12.BCTJ, Dropper.Generic.AGOV, Worm/Autoit.NWR.
Download Link
IAVI (31.8 MB) (Released 26 on January 2009)
Download Link
IAVI: / 1917 (31.1 MB) (Released 26 on January 2009)
New Trojans Definition Updates added Worm/Autoit.NWR, Dropper.Generic.AGOV, Downloader.Banload.AHXV, Generic12.BCTJ, Agent.AWGB, Generic12.BCWK.
Download link
How to Change Firefox Windows Size
Below is how you can change Mozilla Firefox internet browser windows size. Sometimes it is quite annoying when Firefox open new pop up windows in new tab but resizing it into smaller Firefox window:
1. Open Tools located on top of Firefox. Choose Options and it will come up a window pop up.
2. Click on Content. Listed on the third row is Enable Javascript. Click the Advanced button next to the item.
3. Uncheck Move or Resize Existing Windows. Then click OK. Restart Firefox to see changes.
Adobe Reader 9 For Windows
Freeware Adobe Reader 9 is a software enable opening of PDF files. The PDF viewer is now in version 9 and available for Windows based PC. Some common features including magnifier to make the font larger or at your comfortable size. You can highlight the text, copy and paste it on other Document files. Minimum requirement is your computer run on Windows XP with Service Pack SP2 or SP3. Download the freeware Adobe 9 program (33.5 MB in size and interface in English) from here and read your favorite PDF ebooks and documents.
PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter Suite
Use PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter Suite to convert DVD, DivX, Tivo, MPEG, AVI, RealMedia, Xvid and WMV to iPod. It is 4 times faster than any other converter software and deliver high quality convertion with many features to convert your iPod into a mobile movie player. Now you can watch your favorite movies, tv shows and funny videos anywhere and anytime. Features of PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter Suite including:
1. Support iPod 30G/80G (compatible with 640x480 H.264/mpeg4 for TV out)
2. One click conversion from DVD to iPod.
3. Optimized for Dual Core processor, SSE2/SSE/MMX/3DNow! and Graphics Card Acceleration.
4. An easy video splitter, resizing tool and video quality customizing tool.
5. Audio and Subtitle is changeable through DVD menu.
6. Support iPod for TV. Conversion result in high quality H.264 and MPEG-4 format.
Download the shareware PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter Suite from this link.
Folder Lock 6.1.3
Utility Folder Lock 6.1.3 is a reliable and fast password protection and data encryption for Microsoft Windows computer. It is the most downloaded file security software. You can use it to lock, password protect and encrypt your files and folders, disc drive, in DVD/CD-RW and portable USB drive simultaneously. One of the best feature is Lockers creation. Lockers is created by the software as a storage place for all your private files and folders and user can protect it with password effortlessly with a single click. Lockers is transferable and can be saved in external drive, USB memory drive, laptops or transfer via email. Lockers cannot be deleted where Folder Lock is installed. Using 100% secure 256 bit AES encryption method to encrypt or lock files. More on Folder Lock 6.1.3 including:
1. Compatible with computer powered by Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista
2. Two options Lock or Encrypt. Users that prefer simplicity and speed can choose Lock option. Choose Encrypt for ultimate security.
3. Fully compatible on all disk drives types including NTFS,EFSF, AT16 and FAT32.
4. Require only 3.5 MB of space on hard drive.
5. Implement industry standard 256-bit AES Encryption which is the most trusted, very strong encryption algorithms used in US Military.
Download Folder Lock 6.1.3 form this link (shareware). I recommend you to test drive the software first and see how good it is in protecting your files and folders.
Online Property Manager 2.0
Web-based Property Manager 2.0 is a free Property Management freeware for landlords which available at PropertyHawk.co.uk web site. Also known as landlord software, it is a fully-featured property management program. You can use it to manage and create tenancy agreements, notices and bespoke inventory forms. The online software lets you track log expenses, utilities, reminders, rental data and manage tasks. Other features of Online Property Manager 2.0 including:
1. Calculate cashflow and record expense.
2. Calculate tax and pre-populate the property element and the land of an individual landlords self-assessment form.
3. Calculate tax liability formatted ready and can be added into landlords tax return.
4. Data security is ensured as they are hosted on private server and regularly backed up, stored and encrypted. Data can be transferred into computer's hard drive.
Online Property Manager 2.0 is available on PropertyHawk.co.uk.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Kaspersky Mobile Security
Kaspersky Mobile Security is an anti virus, anti phishing, anti theft and anti malware for smartphones. You can use it to delete or block you personal data if your smarphone is stolen or lost. It will also alert you for new owner's phone number without the theft's knowledge if your SIM card is removed, which I think is a winning feature for this mobile security software. With this program, you can block unwanted adware SMS, protect your smart phone from infection while syncing and keep it free from malicious threats. Use this software to clean memory and memory card.
Karpesky Mobile Security scans all incoming files and connection in real time. It will delete folder where infected object in. The software will update itself automatically as set by user. Scanning schedule and setting can be easily configured.
Download the software here (trial version).
DVD Styler
Edit homemade DVD easily with DVD Styler. Using drag and drop interface, just drop your video clips onto DVD Styler. Compiled all your video clips and share with your family and friends. You can watch your video in normal DVD player. You can add image as background and copy-paste any menu object. Using the handy software you can arrange the video according to chapters. Download the DVD software from here. Free version only for personal use. Your computer must run on Microsoft Windows to use DVD Styler.

NetQin Mobile Virus Removal Tool
A new anti virus software for mobile gadget NetQin supports varieties of mobile phones. It offers protection against threats with quick and complete file scanning. NetQin utilizes layer mapping technique that based on core characteristics of viruses. NetQin is an important tool to ensure information security on the mobile phones and devices.
Uninstall Windows Live Messenger Tutorial
There are reasons to uninstall Windows Live Messenger from our desktops. It boots up annoyingly at start up and launches Remote Assistance and Outlook simultaneously causes sluggishness. Fortunately Windows Messenger can be removed. In tutorial below teaches you how to uninstall Windows Live Messenger for PC running on Windows XP without service pack 1 and otherwise.
Not sure if your PC have Service Pack 1? Here's how you can check:
1. Go to Start and hoose Control Panel.
2. From General Tabs choose System.
3. If you find "Service Pack 1" listed there, means your PC has the service pack.
For computer with Windows XP (without Service Pack 1). Below are step by step to remove the Live Messenger:
1. Before uninstall, close Outlook Express, Internet Explorer and Windows Live Messenger if these programs are still running.
2. Click on Start at the bottom of Windows and choose Run.
3. Cut the below command line and paste it onto Run text line.
RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
4. Then click OK.
Tuturial below teaches you how to uninstall Live Messenger from Windows XP with Service Pack 1:
1. Click Start and select Control Panel. Choose Add or Remove Programs.
2. Choose Add or Remove Windows Components.
3. Uncheck Windows Messenger and click Next then Finish.
4. Restart your PC to finish the uninstall process.
There will be long delay after you uninstall Live Messenger. It happens when you try to open Outlook Express as the program originally integrated with Windows Messenger. Follow the tutorial below to prevent long delay waiting.
1. Go to Start and choose Run.
2. Type REGEDIT and click Enter.
3. In REGEDIT, find this registry by clicking the pluses (+) next to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express
4. Right click in the right pane. Choose New, Dword value.
5. As the new name for registry key, enter Hide Messenger.
6. Right click the new Hide Messenger registry key. Write the value to 2.
Hope this tutorial will help you to uninstall Windows Live Messenger successfully.
Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition
Desktop Edition Ubuntu 8.10 Linux open source OS is a free alternative operating system to Microsoft Windows. It is perfect for home, school or office use. You can use it on notebook or desktop. With Ubuntu, you can create spreadsheet and document (using free complete office suite Open Office), image editing, browse the Internet and read email. Ubuntu 8.10 is free of charge forever so no need to purchase software license in order to use it.
Ubuntu operating system is always updated with new release every siz months which is free of charge. You get free security update for 18 months.
In order to use Ubuntu 8.10 Linux operating system your computer should meet these basic requirements:
1. RAM of 256MB
2. 4GB of space on hard drive.
Download the Ubuntu 8.10 from this link. Installation usually takes up to 25 minutes. The ISO file require you to burn the file onto a CD in order to install Ubuntu. Use Wubi software the easy-to-use Ubuntu installer to avoid the hassle to burn a CD.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Wubi 8.10 Ubuntu Installer
Open source wubi 10 a and Ubuntu operating system installer for computer powered by Microsoft Windows. Using this handy tool is so simple as you do not need burn cd or modify partitions of the computer's hard drive. It is adware or spyware free. How to use Wubi 8.10 Ubuntu OS Installer?
Download the software here. Minimum requirements to use Wubi 8.10 Ubuntu operating system installer:
1. 5GB space on hard disc
2. RAM 256MB
3. Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista.
Watch Inauguration Online
Watch President Barrack Obama Inauguration Online. In the video he took the oath of office as the 44th president of United States of America. He delivered inaugural address focusing on theme of renewal and sacrifice on 20th of January 2009. The inauguration online video as show in Youtube.
Apple iWork 09 Serial Number Anyone?
Apple recently announced to remove the requirement for serial number to use Apple iWork 09 software suite. However the 30 days trial version does require for serial number. The boxed edition of the office productivity software package does not require serial number to activate it. The software publisher said if user have purchase Apple iWork 09 they can just install the software suite again.
Id3 Tag Editor Free Download
Stamp ID3 tag editor lets user to edit internal information associated with wav or MP3 file. Use the software to organize music files according to artist, genre or year. The interface is easy to understand and use even for beginner. All you have to do is just select the file you wish to edit its information, edit and click the stamp button to complete the process. Very easy, isn't it? Among other features of Stamp Id3 Tag Editor:
1. Edit your comment to the audio file.
2. You can edit multiple files at once
3. Clear tag information for multiple files simultaneously.
Download Stamp Id3 Tag Editor freeware from this link.
Palm Pre Price $399?
Palm Pre price at $399 with two year contract with Sprint. There are lots of rumors flying however the news is still not confirm.
Friday, January 23, 2009
What is Virtumonde?
VirtuMonde is an adware program created to download and display annoying popups or popping advertisements on your computer screen causing slowness in computer. It is the most widespread Trojan attack in 2008 according to Sunbelt Software. Almost all adware removal tool today are updated with Virtumonde Trojan definition thus able to remove the threat.
Symantec Downadup Worm Virus Removal Tool
Symantec released W32.Downadup worm virus removal tool available for free. It is a tool specially created to remove Downadup worm that already spreading itself to million of PC worldwide. This threat used by hackers to redirect user to fake Barrack Obama websites to take advantage of the inauguration. For user who not experience bad day due to downadup infection, is suggested to download the tool as backup for future infection if happens. Link to download free Symantec worm virus removal tool. This software is designed to remove W32.Downadup and W32.Downadup.B worms.
Downadup Worm Attack Million of Computers
Downadup worm virus are the talk of today's security world, already attacked 3.5 million of computers in just 24 hours. Previously known as Conficker, the worm first appeared on last October. Hackers and Cyber Criminals spread the worm virus by directing traffic to bogus President Barrack Obama web sites. The new threat is renamed to W32.Downadup and it is hard to remove once a computer system or network infected with the worm.
In order to further spreading the downadup worm, hackers spam million of emails to get visitors to fake websites that produce malware. Hackers able to establish HHTP server from worm infected PC.
Protection is better than cure. Updating your security tools such as anti virus software and spyware removal program helps to protest your computer against downadup worm. Get the latest Microsoft updates also a wise action. Now there is a downadup worm removal tool from Symantec, you can download from here (2.16 MB).
403 Forbidden Blogspot Blog Error Solve!
I went into panic when this blog get a 403 Forbidden by Google. Other Blogspot blogs also cannot be opened because of the error. I wondering what if I did anything wrong. Tried to change the template, not working. Tried to change the URL, the error still came up! I get frustrated and look the answer from Google itself. I was not aware there is a little rule that I cannot check backlinks of web sites that rank high in the Google search engine result. A solution is to scan my PC for any spyware or adware. Below are step by step that I took to get rid the 403 Forbidden error:
1. If your computer still don't have, download this adware removal software Ad-Aware.
2. Run the software. In the interface, select Web Update it first for new virus, spyware, Trojan or malware definitions. Then select Scan System.
3. In my scanning, the handy tool found 5 Cookies as Privacy Object (not removable even after I did the Cookies cleaning from Tool - Clear Private Data in Firefox) and Win32.Backdoor.Xhaker malware.
4. Delete the object that it finds. Restart your PC again.
5. Now I guess you are able to open Blogspot blogs again. Hopefully you successfully remove the 403 Forbidden error.
In order to make sure that the error won't happen again, I suggest you to not installing SEO Quake Firefox extension or do backlinks search queries using Traffic Mark or other SEO tools. If you still want to do it, you can do the checking through Yahoo.com.
iWork Trojan Infests 20,000 Pirated Copies
Pirated copies of iWork (the new office software suite from Apple) were available for download on the Internet for free but contain malicious Trojan called OSX.Trojan.iServices.A. This notorious virus will installing itself as root during computer start up. It will then spreading through the computer system and able to take over Mac computer. Then it able to modifies any files within the computer and install anything the cybercriminal want. Rumors say that anyone who download the pirated copy of iWork have a hard time removing the virus.
AVG 8.0 Virus Definition Update 21/22 January 2009
New released update for AVG 8.0 Virus Definition Database Update on 21 and 22 of January 2009. New varieties of Trojans and Worms added into the definition files. Protect your PC regularly to better protect it from attack of new variants of viruses, Trojans, adware, spyware and other dangerous threats. Below are 3 files of AVG 8.0 software virus definition update:
AVI: 270.10.12 Released on January 21, 2009 (6.2 MB)
New variant of Worm/Autoit.NLO
New variants of trojans Downloader.Swizzor.JOK, Agent.AVNE, Delf.HWX, PSW.Banker5.CMK, Generic_c.ADOV.
IAVI: / 1910 Released on January 22, 2009 (31 MB)
New variant of Worm/Autoit.NLO
New variants of trojans PSW.Banker5.CMK, Agent.AVNE, Downloader.Swizzor.JOK, Delf.HWX, Generic_c.ADOV.
Link Scanner DB: 8.0.81 Released on January 21, 2009 (635.5 kB)
Link Scanner DB full
Winamp 5.541 Full Media Player
Winamp 5.541 Media Player is an application to play your favorite MP3, other audio files, videos or movies. Now it has support for expanded flash video file. There are languages support available (Korean, Chinese, Japanese). Now you can play online Music powered by CBS Radio. As usual you can change your Winamp skin and feel with thousands of plugins and skins available. It enables you to remotely access to your media file. For iPod users, Winamp has support for iPod.
Download free Winamp 5.541 Media Player.
Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0
Redistributable Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0 is an application required to run programs based on .NET Compact 2.0 and 1.0. This compact .Net version is for pocket PC and Smartphone run on Windows Mobile 5.0, Windows CE.NET 5.0 and higher. Also devices run on Windows Mobile Software for Pocket PC 2003.
Download the installer for Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0 (NETCFSetupv2.msi, size: 24.5MB) from this link. This package use ActiveSync 4.0 to update the device so make sure to first dock your service.
Freescale's $95000 Worth Of Software For Free
Freescale Semiconductor offers engineers complementary MQX RTOS software license worth $95000 who choose its microcontrollers for factory automation, industrial control applications, smart appliances and green energy. Now customers are receiving more than just sample code as mentioned by John Weil, manager of MCU software.
The company aims to make its microcontroller the leading brand for green energy applications. If the promotion turn out to be successful, Freescale have future plan to extend the promotion to other microcontrollers families. However engineers must separately purchase Freescale Code Warrior Development Studio software to develop the application code that run together with the free software.
What is Phishing?
Phishing is a method used to acquire personal information like credit card numbers or user id by notorious hackers or cyber criminals that hide behind legitimate entities. They usually sending an email with embedded link (looks legitimate) in the email content asking you to click on it. When user click the link, they will be directed to a site to fill up form which look like legit. The effect of the action is overwhelming with possibility to become liable for large credit card debt for unauthorized purchases or losing all your money in bank savings!
There are many ways of phishing attempts. Fake Email from banking institution, social networking sites like Myspace and Facebook, credit card companies that asking you to fill up form and provide sensitive data like password, account number, username etc). If you encounter this type of problem, check the email address of the sender. Usually the sender only using normail email address accounts like yahoo.com, gmail or live.com and not from the company's official email account address. Ask the bank yourself to double confirm the email as no bank will ask you for id and password!
Another way to phishing is when you opening a web site, a computer worm will then redirect you to another page with the intent to steal your personal information. Be alert with your online activities and be cautious with online form that asking you to fill your financial data.
Online Virus Scanner
Kaspersky is offering online virus scanner through their web site. It is a simple way to find out any virus, spyware, malware or other threats that hidden within your computer. You do not have to uninstall your current virus removal software to use the online service. Using the Kaspersky online virus scanner lets you see any threats that are not detected by your anti virus software.
How to Remove WIN32.ZAFI.B Malware
here is how you can remove WIN32.ZAFI.B malware that cause the PC to freeze during boot up. A fake alert appear says about win32.Zafi.B. Below are the steps to be taken in order to remove the threat accordingly:
1. Open you computer in safe mode with netowrking. In order to activate safe mode, click the f8 button before the PC load the startup.
2. Download anti spyware and malware software from here.
3. Rename the downloaded installer file as setup.exe.
4. Run the setup.exe (by double clicking on it) and let it install the software.
5. Run the installed software to scan and delete the win32.zafi.b malware.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
5000 Microsoft Staffs Loss Job Due To Profit Drop
Microsoft profit dropped 11% in fiscal second-quarter and 5000 workers are expected to loss their job due to decrease in demand for Microsoft application and software. In the final 3 months earning of the software giant fell to $4.17 billion or $0.47 per share. The decreasing in profit is expected to continue because of the economic recession. Shares of Microsoft sand for about 7% in premarket trades.
DriverMax Updating Tool
DriverMax is a freeware software to update your drivers by searching for necessary drivers. It scans your PC for hardware (ex. Intel, nVidia etc) and available new drivers for them from the Internet automatically. In order to use this software you need to register a free account with the publisher. You will given options to install your selected drivers only. This maintenance tool could also improve speed of your PC after installing the new version of drivers. Quit looking for drivers yourself and let DriverMax do all the work for you by download the software from here.
Weather Watcher Mobile for Pocket PC and Phone
Portable freeware Weather Watcher Mobile is a handy tool that act like a personal weather station in your pocket. It will automatically display hourly and daily forecast, detailed forecast and current weather condition wherever you are. The weather report is automatically retrieved fro The Weather Channel and for US users you will get weather alerts from NWS. Others users from other countries are also supported with more than 77,000 cities worldwide are covered.
Download Weather Watcher Mobile for Pocket PC / PDA version 1.0.12
Download the software for Smartphone version 1.0.7
If your smartphone has touchscreen capability download the version for Pocket PC.
SysSense 1.3.7
Freeware SysSense 1.3.7 is an application that lets you monitor your Google Adsense account. The handy application keeps the current information of your Google Adsense in the system tray. Use this free software to monitor unlimited number of accounts. It will alert you with sound or system tray icon balloon which you can configure.
Download SysSense 1.3.7 from this link.
Weather Watcher Live 6.0.6
Weather Watcher Live 6.0.6 is a handy application that lets you view real-time weather conditions in your area with data live from WeatherBug weather station and NWS.You can retrieve hourly forecast, current weather condition, daily forecast and severe weather alerts from NWS (US users only) and weather of thousand of cities of other countries, all automatically. You can view the current condition quickly by pointing your mouse over the Watcher Live system tray icon. Download Weather Watcher Live 6.0.6 from this link.

Internet Browser Shows Blank Page
Here's how to solve problem when internet browser ex. Firefox shows blank page but said it is done opening page at the bottom of the browser window. If you have this problem it is often nothing to do with type of browser either Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Maxthon or Safari that you are using. Firstly, all you have to do is to scan your PC for any threats, even though virus, spyware, malware or other threats rarely causing this type of problem. Remove or quarantine the threats. If this not solve the problem, there are two ways:
Create New Profile
1. Go to Start at the bottom of Windows. Select Control Panel.
2. Choose User Accounts icon. Pick create a new account.
If the problem still exist, try to install fresh Microsoft Windows to replace the old one. This usually solve the problem. In order to do this you need Windows installer CD which usually comes together when you purchase your PC. Before doing this, make sure to backup all your important files ex. using external hard drive to save all the files. Hope this tutorial helps and happy browsing.
SUPERAntiSpyware 4.25.1012 Free Edition
Security tool SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition 4.25.1012 uses Process Interrogation Technology and Multi-Dimensional Scanning makes it one of the most thorough and efficient free spyware scanner. The publisher of this malware removal tool has a dedicated threats research team that explores the web looking for new threats to provide daily definition update of spyware, malware, adware, Trojan and other threats. It has Repair System that repairs internet connection, registry editing and desktops. SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition 4.25.1012 removes SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinFixer and other threats easily. Other features including:
1. Diagnostic System now is enhanced.
3. Advance detection of in-memory.
4. Improved rootkits removal tool.
5. Language support for Macedonian, Polish, Danish and Norwegian.
6. Enhanced technology on Direct Registry Access (DRA).
7. Improved scanning engine with numerous of built-in new technologies.
SUPERAntiSpyware 4.25.1012 Free Edition has superior detection ratios and fast scanning speed which makes it a recommended anti spyware program for you. Plus often definition updates keep your PC from harmful attack from threats. Download the software here.
Adobe Media Player 1.6
Freeware Adobe Media Player enables you to paly SWF (shockwave) files within your hard disc drive. Download the free media tool from this link. Minimum requirements for the software are:
1. Intel Pentium 4 2.33GHz or faster.
2. 1 GB of RAM or 64MB of VRAM.
3. Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP with SP2 / Vista Home, Business or Ultimate.
PowerPC powered by Mac OS
1. PowerPC G5 1.8GHz or faster.
2. 1 GB of RAM or 64MB of VRAM.
3. Mac OS X v10.4.9–10.4.11 or 10.5.1–10.5.2
Intel computer powered by Mac OS
1. Intel Core™ Duo 1.33GHz or faster processor.
2. 1GB of RAM and 64MB of VRAM.
3. Mac OS X v10.4.9–10.4.11 or 10.5.1–10.5.2
Adobe Flash Player 10 (10.0.12.36) for Mac OS X
This version for Mac OS X Adobe Flash Player version 10 (10.0.12.36) enables hosted or embedded FLV flash files like streaming video and other flash animation like interactive ads and user interface to be viewable and working. Download the flash player from this site. I you are using Windows-based computer use this link instead to download Adobe Flash Player version 10 (10.0.12.36).
Spybot - Search and Destroy 1.6.0.30
Security freeware Spybot - Search & Destroy enables you to search and get rid of spy ware and ad ware that display lots of ads asking you to buy for something. Many of this pesky programs have ability to steal your information such as personal and surfing activities. This free anti spyware removal software supports three internet browsers Netscape Communicator, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera. Uninstaller is included with the downloaded files. Some of changes in Spybot - Search and Destroy version 1.6.0.30 are:
1. On-Access now easier to use
2. New 2.0 file scanning engines improves scanning speed.
There are some users who encounter "bad checksum" problem or "error by downloading update" when they try to update this spyware removal tool. It is recommended to go to Update, change the mirror server and try to update again. Download free Spybot - Search and Destroy 1.6.0.30 from this link.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
DVD Shrink 3.2.0.15 Backup Tool
Freeware software DVD Shrink 3.2.0.15 is an application to do DVD backup. It can be used with any other DVD burner program for you to make a backup copy of the DVD content. Later You can burn the perfect output from DVD Shrink saved in your hard drive, using any burning applications such as Nero into a DVD-R disc. This free software is made for computer with Windows 95/98/2000/2003 or XP.
Download DVD Shrink 3.2.0.15 backup software from here.
Lavasoft Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition 8.0.0
Freeware Ad-Aware Free Anniversary Edition 8.0.0 is a effective anti spy ware removal tool that offers real time protection for your computer against malware, adware, spyware and rootkit. The free edition is for personal use only. This security software is made for PC running on Windows Vista (32 and 64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 2000 Pro and it is recommended for a system to have a free 100MB of space. Some new features of Lavasoft Ad-Aware Free - Anniversary Edition 8.0.0:
1. Rookit removal tool.
2. Resource efficiency is significantly increased.
3. Scanning on external drive ex. portable hard disc drive.
4. Integrated with Windows Security Center.
5. Scanning on pin-point.
Download the free Lavasoft Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition 8.0.0 from this link.
Alternative download link.

Adobe Shockwave Player version 11.0.3.470
For Windows PC Adobe Shockwave Player 11.0.3.470 enables you to experience web site contents that are created by Adobe Micromedia Director software. These high-performance online contents including amazing 3D games, online learning application, 3D environment and interactive product introduction and demonstrations. Estimated around 480 million users globally already installed Adobe Shockwave application in their computers. Download the shockwave media player from this link.
Adobe AIR 1.5 Runtime
Free Adobe AIR runtime enables developers to build branded rich Internet programs based on proven and cost-effective web technologies, giving you closer connection to your customer. These programs is functioning outside the browser on multiple OS. The Adobe AIR 1.5 enables user to user existing web development resources to create a standalone application that run on operating system including Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac or Linux.
Download link Adobe AIR 1.5 runtime
Australian Entrepreneur Get $120K Phone Bill
An SME entrepreneur from Western Australia got a phone bill of $120,000 after nasty hackers got accessed and took over his VOIP system and made 11,000 international calls in about 2 days. The victim also was charged for $150,000 from June to December 2008 as result from 115,000 international unauthorized calls made by hackers in that period.
Moral of the story: Business owners should install proper security system to keep their phone system from been hacked. New system should be configured accordingly and choose trusted IT Specialists with proven track records and testimonials. This is an important thing to do to prevent fraud and hacking. Checking phone bills online regularly to monitor any phone calls and prevent unauthorized ones from happening again.
Lime Wire 4.18.8 Review and Free Download
Lime Wire 4.18.8 is a download manager free software for Windows users. It is clean and not bundled with any kind of adware or spyware. You can use it to download files from P2P sharing network fast and easy. Example of digital contents you can download including music files, movies, PDF documents, ebooks, software and more. Now with built-inn browser and added protection against identity theft. Plus Lime Wire 4.18.8 allows you to use proxy to protect your identity. In this version you will have better control over the file you are sharing.
Download the free download manager software Lime Wire 4.18.8 from this link.
AVG 7.5 Virus Definition Updates January 2009
AVG 7.5 virus definition database update for January 2009. Here are the releases on 19 and 20 of January. They have added new variants of Trojans malicious threats definitions. Download the file to update anti virus software and protect your PC from new kind of Trojans. It is every spread from one computer to another through the Internet, USD memory flash drives and P2P files sharing. Below are AVG 7.5 virus definition database update:
AVI: 270.10.10 (Released on 19 of January 2009, size: 65.6 kB)
New variants of Trojans detection added Agent.AVEJ, Patched_c.AYM, BackDoor.Generic10.ALRL, BackDoor.Generic10.ALSC, Downloader.Swizzor.JMZ, BackDoor.Generic10.ALSK.
Download link for AVI: 270.10.10
AVI: 270.10.10 (Released on 19 of January 2009, size: 6.2 MB)
New variants of Trojans detection added Downloader.Swizzor.JMZ, BackDoor.Generic10.ALSK, Agent.AVEJ, BackDoor.Generic10.ALRL, Patched_c.AYM, BackDoor.Generic10.ALSC.
Download link for AVI:270.10.10
AVI: 270.10.10 (Released on 19 of January 2009, size: 426.4 kB
New variants of Trojans detection added BackDoor.Generic10.ALSC, BackDoor.Generic10.ALRL, Downloader.Swizzor.JMZ, BackDoor.Generic10.ALSK, Agent.AVEJ, Patched_c.AYM.
Download link for AVI: 270.10.10
IAVI: / 1905 (Released 20 of January 2009, size: 30.9 MB)
New variants of Trojans detction added Agent.AVEJ, BackDoor.Generic10.ALRL, BackDoor.Generic10.ALSK, Downloader.Swizzor.JMZ, Patched_c.AYM, BackDoor.Generic10.ALSC.
Download link for IAVI: / 1905
AVG 8.0 Virus Definition Update 20 January 2009
January 2009 virus definition update for AVG 8.0 is available for for free download which has added lots of new Trojans definitions. Fast emerging of Trojans which are malicious to your computer system. Thus updating you anti virus software at regular intervals is a must. AVG 8.0 is a free virus removal tool that always releases new definition updates:
AVI: 270.10.10 (Released on 19 of January 2009, size: 6.2 MB)
New variants of trojans detection added:
Patched_c.AYM, BackDoor.Generic10.ALSK, Downloader.Swizzor.JMZ, BackDoor.Generic10.ALRL, Agent.AVEJ, BackDoor.Generic10.ALSC.
Download link of AVI: 270.10.10
IAVI: / 1905 (Released 20 of January 2009, size: 30.9 MB)
New variants of trojans detection added:
Agent.AVEJ, BackDoor.Generic10.ALSC, BackDoor.Generic10.ALSK, BackDoor.Generic10.ALRL, Downloader.Swizzor.JMZ, Patched_c.AYM.
Download link of IAVI: / 1905
Windows Media Player Firefox Extension
The Windows Media Player Extension for Firefox is an addon to allow Windows media content to be played well in Firefox Internet browser. Honestly I not install the extension myself but I guess it is a solution for anyone who looking for such extension. After you have finish installing the Windows Media Player addon, restart the browser for it to take effect. Here is the link for you to install the extension. You must close other browser windows before installing the addon. It supports Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista SP2.
Orbit Downloader 2.8.3 Free Download
Newest version Orbit Downloader 2.8.3 is a free software that assist you to download files like streaming videos, mp3, pdf or other document files and other digital content at high speed. In the version 2.8.3 (released 20 January 2009) some Firefox bugs are fixed. Now you can download music files from Pandora, Bebo, Imeem and Yahoo Music. Or you may download your favorite videos from Google Video, Dailymotion, Metacafe, Videolog, Multiply and iFilm. Download the handy free download manager Orbit Downloader 2.8.3 from this link.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Opera Mini 4.2
Opera Mini 4.2 is a mobile Internet browser for Blackberry, iPhones and other smart phones on the market. It is the most popular with over 20 million users worldwide. It is a fast browser as it compresses the site content you want to view. Viewing online Youtube videos is easier through mobile phones especially if you are using Sony Ericsson or Nokia phones. Opera Mini 4.2 has established a server park in United States thus increase the page download significantly for users in Asia Pacific and Americas. Download the fastest mobile internet browser Opera Mini 4.2 for the publisher's web site.
Google Mobile
Google Mobile lets you access Google services for mobile devices including Picasa, Google Notebook, built-in web browser, Google News, Google Reader, Gmail, Maps, Google Sync, web search and Google Docs (for view only not editable in mobile devices). It is available for Nokia, Nokia S60, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, G1, iPhone, Windows Mobile and Blackberry phones. Download Google Mobile for free.
Sakura 1.6.4.0 Japanese Text Editor
Free Sakura 1.6.4.0 is a Japanese text editor made for Microsoft Windows-based computer system. You need Japanese Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista to run the application. Double-byte characters are not properly shown on other language. Download the handy application Sakura 1.6.4.0 Japanese Text Editor from this link. The software last updated on 18 January 2009.
Notepad++ 5.1.4 Review and Free Download
Notepad++ 5.1.4 is an alternative to Microsoft Notepad and a source code editing free software. It is an application based on c++ with win32 API and has a customizable GUI. This version has improved in performance on startup and exit. Now also has added Calltip capacity. You can add menu commands including command macros, plugins and user defined commands in context menu. Notepad++ now has HTML or XML tag match highlighting and enhanced find in file feature. Download the free editor from this link.
vTiger CRM Outlook Plugin Free Addons
Free download vTiger Outlook Plugin to integrate with Microsoft Outlook is a business grade and fully functional addons that can be used with vTiger CRM software. The plugin enables you to edit email message before adding to vTiger. You can use it to synchronize calendar, tasks and contacts to resolve any conflict that occurred. User can add inbound and outbound emails from Outlook to the CRM program. Download the vTiger CRM Outlook Addons from this link.
xTuple ERP version 3.2.0
xTuple version 3.2.0 is a free open sorce CRM, ERP and Accounting package software suitable for small or middle size business users. There are three types to choose from : Manufacturing, Standard and PostBooks Editions. ERP Client runs on Windows, Linux and Mac based system. You can read and download full release note from the publisher's web site. This 3.2.0 is a short release as 3.3 is expected to be out on April. There will be xTuple ERP training in February.
Vlingo for Blackberry and iPhone Review
Vlingo is a speech-recognition free software made for iPhone and Blackberry phones. You can use it to run applications by speaking into your device. Just speak to send sms, email, composing message of social networking, creating a memo or even dialing. It is great freeware for people who are driving on the road. Basically, Vlingo translate your voice into text!
Use it to do web searches or launch Blackberry calendar application. The result seems to be very well done. You can use Vlingo to access any application while on the go. Download for free from the publisher's site.
Viigo RSS Reader for Blackberry
Freeware Viigo is a great RSS feed reader that enables user to view your favorite news and information feeds anywhere and anytime. You can add your own news feed or choose from the built-in ones. With the Blackberry freeware you can get alerts on date of flight, traffic information, politic news, weather updates, track packages that is sent by UPS, US postal service, DHL and FedEx. Viigo also has beta support for podcast and custom search alerts.
You may download Viigo RSS Reader Freeware from the vendor's site.
Free Blackberry Storm offer.
Active@ Partition Manager 1.2.10 Download
Freeware Active@ Partition Manager is a free partition software that lets you delete, create, name and format partition or logical drives within your PC without the need to shut down your computer. You can use it to format a Flash Memory as NTFS. The freeware enables you to change or assign partition attributes. Most configuration changes is occur immediately. Other features of Active@ Partition Manager are:
1. You can format a partition or logical drives.
2. FAT32 partitions greater than 32GB in capacity is possible to be created up to 1TB (terabytes).
3. Enables you to view properties of hard drive, logical or partition.
4. The free partition software can marks partition as active.
5. The Partition Magic alternative lets you create partition on USB flash memory hardware.
Download Active@ Partition Manager 1.2.10 via this link. You can download the user guide here (right click and choose save as, or else it will open in another tab or new browser window).
CD Burner XP 4.2.3
Free download CD Burner XP lets you burn files into DVD, CD, Blu-Ray and HD-DVD discs. You can also burn ISO file and there is no limitation on usage. This freeware software is free from adware or other malicious software. It has multi-lingual interface and available for computer system runs on Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista and Server. Other features of CD Burner XP 4.2.3:
1. Data verification after the burning process is completed.
2. You can burn any types of discs.
3. You can make bootable discs.
4. Simple cover printing.
5. You can create audio CD or DVD with or without gaps between audio files or tracks.
6. Utility to convert bin/nrg to ISO.
You can read list of compatible drives here. Download link for CD Burner XP 4.2.3 or you can download from this mirror link.
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007 free download
How to open .ppt file? Freeware Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007 enables user to view .ppt powerpoint presentation file that is created with PowerPoint 97 application or later version. This software is only can be use to view PPT powerpoint file. If you want a free software that allows you to edit and view PowerPoint presentation you can download Open Office which has Impress application. Open Office Impress let you to edit, save and open PPT file.
Download the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007
Read more about Open Office
Monday, January 19, 2009
Active@ ISO Burner Free DVD Utility Download
Active@ ISO Burner lets user to burn an ISO image file to Blu-ray, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW and HD DVD. It has some greats settings including BURN-Proof which offer protection against error from burn. It can performs media finalizing after the burning is finish. Turn on the Max write speed to use maximum writing speed but turn it off the speed will reduce one step below max. Other settings of Active@ ISO Burner that you can use:
1. Cache Buffer size in MB (megabytes). The data that you want to be burnt is kept in the RAM system before you can burn them. Buffer Under Run Error Protection is given under basic level.
2. Rewritable Media Erase. If you use re-writable media like DVD-RW, check this option to automtically erase content everytime before you start burning. Turn it off however will prompt you to confirm erasing.
3. Performing OPC is a special method used to ensure the accuracy of all the mark and lands length across the disk, and to maintain and monitor the quality of the CD / DVD disk burning.
Active@ ISO Burner lets you automate the ISO files burning process using command lines like below:
/EXIT-IF-OK - if the burning process is successfully completed, program auto-exits. If errors are detected - error messages will appear in the dialog screen (no auto-exit).
ISO-FILE - first parameter is the full path to ISO image file to be burned
/BURN - if the first parameter is valid (ISO image exists) - burn process starts automatically right after program launch
For instance:
When you want to burn ISO image file and automatically from command line and exit the program after the burning process completed (assuming the program folder located at C:\Program Files\FreeDOS\fdbasecd.iso)
C:\ISOBurner> IsoBurner.exe "C:\Program Files\FreeDOS\fdbasecd.ISO" /BURN /EXIT-IF-OK
Download Active@ ISO Burner for free from this link.
Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 Free Download
Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 is a latest free internet browser made for Windows XP-based computer system. It enables you to view web sites and blogs like Wikipedia.org, Google.com, TheCoolTools.blogspot.com and Netbookz.cn faster than previous versions. Plus surfing online becomes more efficient when can browse several sites within tabs at the same time. The IE 8 contains some new features like Secure Help that detects harmful sites and warn you before opening the malicious sites. Privacy Helps protect you confidential information while you are browsing the Internet. Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 for Windows XP here. For Microsoft Windows Vista users click here instead.
What is Beta Software?
Answer to the question "What is Beta Software?". It is a program or product that is ready to be downloaded or used, but still undergoing testing. People who download the beta software can be considered a beta tester which is expected to cooperate with the software publisher by giving feedback and recommendation on the beta product. Users may experience error, compatibility issue or bug while using the program. Beta software is usually offered for free.
Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP SP1 or 2
Freeware Windows Search 4.0 for Windows helps you to instantly search for file like image, audio, video file, document, email messages and other files located within your PC. The files might be hard to search manually as files and folders becoming too many within your PC. The version 4.0 is an updated one for user with version 2.6 and earlier. Windows Search 4.0 is made for computer running on Microsoft XP service Pack 1 or 2. Download the handy utility software from this link (5.3MB).
SyncToy 2.0 For Windows
SyncToy 2.0 for Microsoft Windows is used to rename, move, copy and delete files between folders or computers. It needs .NET framework 2.0 to function properly (you can download it from this site). It can manages few set of folders at a case and mimic deletes and renames in another case. It can also combine files within two folders into one. It has True Folder Sync technology that synchronize all folders that are renamed, created or deleted. You can exclude certain folders or files based on name with exact or fuzzy matching and also based on files attributes (hidden, read-only or system).
Download SyncToy 2.0
Download SyncToy 2.0 with support for 64-bit Windows
Windows Media Player Codec Installation Package 9
Windows Media Player Codec Installation Package 9 helps you to view several formats of compressed video in your computer. For anyone who do not know, codecs are used to determine the bit rate of a stream, size of a file and how the encoded audio or video contents sound and look. This codecs are made for Windows Media Player (WMP) version 7.1, version 9 Series, version 10 and WMP for XP. Download the Windows Media Player Codec Installation Package 9 from this link.
Windows Installer 4.5 Free Download
Free Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5 is an application needed to install new software into your computer. It has configuration that required usually by latest software before you can install and use the program. After installing the Windows Installer you need to restart your PC to activate the application. This application is also important to uninstall, modify and repair existing installed software. You can download the Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5 for Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 3 only here. Another version for Windows Vista SP 1.
Virtual CD ROM for Windows XP 2. Free Download
Freeware Virtual CD ROM for Windows XP 2 enables user to create a virtual CD drive in your hard drive. It is also known as CD emulator or CD copier which lets user to copy the entire contents from a CD-ROM to your hard disk drive (which usually refer as drive C) and access to the files or run the applications. After you have copied the files, there is no need of actual CD anymore. Nowadays lots of hard disk have more than 50GB of which is large enough for more than 30 full CDs. Download the free Virtual CD ROM for Windows XP 2 (size only 61.064KB or 0.061MB) from this link or Microsoft.
Billing Invoice Template 1.3 For Microsoft Excel
The free Billing Invoice Template 1.3 for Microsoft Excel enables you to calculate and create invoices. It provides simple and highly customizable Fill In The Blank invoice form. For instance, you can edit the styles, colors and fonts using the tools within Excel and insert logo image of your company if you want to make the template looks more professional. It is an effective invoice and billing freeware software for small business owners. The template shows unit price, description, taxable status, quantity and amount per line plus inline instructions for customizing the invoice form. The Excel Invoice Template is suitable for anyone with knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Get the Billing Invoice Template 1.3 for Microsoft Excel (36.81kb) from this download link. Otherwise you may download from here.
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (x86) Download
Redistributable Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is an application needed by some software in order to function correctly. The second version of .NET Framework is improved in term of caching, Click One updating, scalability, and performance of software. It has support for devices with ASP .NET 2.0 services and controls. Download the file from this link and install to enjoy your applications that need Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Pivot Point Calculator Free Download
This Pivot Point Calculator is essential freeware for day traders tow calculate your pivot points. It is very easy-to-use, simple and quick. Just enter the previous day Open, Close, High and Low prices into the blank boxes provided and click the Calculate button. It will then show you the Pivot Point, Resistance and Support levels. The Pivot Point calculator needs Microsoft .NET 2.0 to fucntion properly. Download the free calculator for day trading via this link.
SnapCRM Open Source Free Download
Code Glide's Open Source SnapCRM free download software is a web based crm freeware. It has Module Builder which is a feature to customize the software, either to modify exsiting applications or create new ones. It can be accessed from external applications using RESTful and SOAP web services. It is a fully integrated collaboration software suite with AJAX calendar, Document management, webmail client, project management and RSS feed readers. Other features of the freeware web based SnapCRM software including:
1. Sales Force Automation modules : Activity Management, Territory Management, Account Management, Sales Order Processing, Product Catalog, Sales Literature, Quote Management, Billing, Contact Management, Competitor Management, Opportunity Management and Forecasting.
2. Service and Support Automation modules : Contract Management, Knowledge Base Case Management and Defect Management.
3. Marketing Automation modules including Web-to-lead forms, Multi-channel Campaign Management and Lead Management.
4. SnapCRM can be accessed from mobile devices such as Blackberries and iPhone or rich browser-based AJAX interface.
5 Files and folders saved in the software can be accessed as WebDAV folders from Mac, Windows and Linux clients.
6. Business Analytics tools like charts, dashboard and reports lets user to analyze all CRM information.
7. Outlook plugin to integrate Outlook with open source SnapCRM software.
8. More features like wide database support, Sales Territories, Business Units, Role-based Administration, granular Access Levels (ACLs), Teams and support for over-the-air push synchronization with mobile devices using SyncML.
Download the web based SnapCRM software for free from this link.

Smart Defrag 1.10 Review and Download
Utility Smart Defrag 1.10 from Iobit is a fast and easy-to-use free disk defragmenter software. It is designed to be used for Windows-based computer system including for Microsoft 7, XP, Vista, 2000 and Windows Server Edition. Interface is user-friendly, even a beginner level users can use it. It is very fast, and working efficiently in the background to defrag your PC's hard disk drive thus improving your computer's overall performance and speed. Smart Defrag 1.10 has Safe Intelligence technology that can decide how and when to start defragmentation to assure the health of your disk drive. In the new edition it has added Fast Optimize feature and fixed general bugs.
Download Smart Defrag 1.10 (2.48MB)
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Microsoft 1721 Error
Have you encounter Microsoft 1721 error? It is an error happens when user attempt to open an .exe (executable) file called Cluster Administrator. It will say "not enough resources are available to complete this operation". This happens when the proper parameters are not specified. A possible reason behind Microsoft 1721 error is that you not enter the parameter with quotation marks. Other reason might be some restriction on available ports. Below is suggestion on how you can fix the error:
1. You can check in MSMQ or Microsoft Message Queuing for restrictions on available ports. Other services might also using the DCOM ports that may inhibit the ability to make use of the minimum number of ports.
2. Modifying registry may needed to correct the situation. Reconfiguring registry can be a difficult task as mistake would leads to new issue that would need the help of professional to solve it.
3. It is a wise action if you not really sure what to do in order to reconfiguring the registry to get an expert's solution.
500 Million Downloads from Apple Application Store
Apple Application Store hits for 500 million downloads by iPod and iPhone users only after 6 months of opening. Nearly 5 million downloads recorded a day, doubled from last December. Software developers find the store as an profitable opportunity for them. One successful developer, Sebastian Trujillo who writes an application called "Fake Calls now already downloaded for more than 50,000 times.
Fake Calls application is sold for 99 cents per download. Even though 30% from the sale goes to Apple, Trujillo gets nice sum of profit considering the fact that he took only couple of weeks to develop the program. The iPhone application store is truly a lucrative platform for developers like Trujillo.
Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2009
Free download Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2009 is specially created for users within United States and United Kingdom only. It is a suitable accounting software for people who run small business or for individuals who manage their finance like a business. Some of Accounting Express features are helpful and convenient:
1. Import data from Microsoft Excel or Quickbook for transition.
2. Seamless sharing capability with other Microsoft Office applications.
3. Process credit card payment in Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2009
Download link
Orbit Downloader 2.8.2 Review and Download
Orbit Downloader 2.8.2 lets you to download digital files like video, movie, pdf, mp3 and software at high speed. You can also download streaming mp3 or video in sites like Youtube, Myspace, Pandora and Imeem. Downloading forum and email attachment is very easy with Orbit freeware. and It has Grab Pro feature to download these streaming files easily. It has automatic update feature to keep installed Orbit Downloader 2.8.2 up-to-date with new added features. Other new features of Orbit download manager:
1. Faster download source with efficient mirror selection algorithm.
2. Most popular Internet browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer are supported.
3. Streaming protocols including MMS, RTSP and RTMP are supported.
Download the efficient (100% clean, no spyware, no adware, no virus) Orbit Downloader 2.8.2 from this link.
BitTorrent 6.0.2 build 8388 Free Download
BitTorrent 6.0.2 is a software to download movies, mp3, videos, ebooks, software and other digital media contents which online users usually prefer as Torrent files. It has been used by 70 millions users worldwode to deliver downloads to their computers securely faster. This lightweight freeware has almost the same interface for uTorrent freeware, rss downloading tool and local peer discover.
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For computer using Microsoft Windows.
For Mac-based PC.
For computer using open source Linux OS.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Dr.Web CureIt! 5.0
Freeware Dr.Web CureIt! 5.0 is the latest version of the virus scanner and removal utility. This tool is a powerful virus and threats remover and it is recommended for anyone to add extra protection for their PC. Dr.Web CureIt! 5.0 helps to clean you computer from harmful virus and various unwanted codes. It is available for all Windows version.
1. Languages supported : English, Esperanto, Estonian, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Persian (Farsi), Russian, Arabic, Armenian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simpl.), Chinese (Trad.), Czech, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.
2. Virus database is updated up to twice per hour.
3. Among variants of threats that can be detected and removed by Dr.Web CureIt! are
Rootkits
E-mail viruses
Backdoors
Bodiless viruses
Mass-mailing worms
Internet worms
Hacktools
Riskware
MS Office viruses
Password stealers
Malicious scripts
Peer-to-peer viruses
Trojans
Paid Dialers
Stealth viruses
Spybots
Keyloggers
Macro viruses
Adware
Spyware
Joke programs
Other malware
Download Dr.Web CureIt! 5.0 from direct from the vendor site (recommended). This tool has no automatic apdate function so it is advisable for you to download the installer once a week or every two week to a month.
Expired Domain 1.0.1.17 free download
Free software Expired Domain is a freeware to search for (err) expired domains! You can use it to find domains based own your keyword and filter unwanted keyword if you want. Domain name extensions available in search function are .com, net, .org, .info, .biz, .ca, .us, .co.uk, .org.uk and .me.uk. You can set how many characters the expired domains should have for example only 12 characters and not longer than that. Other features of this free software including:
1. Given keyword can be set to be at the start, anywhere or at the end of the domain name.
2. Can exclude numbers or dashes.
3. Free updates.
4. Result can be saved or printed.
Download Expired Domain 1.0.1.17 from this link.
How to turn on automatic update in AVG antivirus?
This is how you can turn on AVG antivirus definition update automatically. Doing this will save your time downloading the necessary update for your computer from the download site or AVG site.
1. All you have to do is just right click on the AVG icon located on the system tray (bottom right of your computer).
2. Click Check for Updates option.
AVG 8.0 Virus Definition Update January 2009
Released on 14 and 15 January 2009 are AVG 8.0 virus definition updates. Virus protection need to be updated regularly as new threats ( virus, spyware, adware, malware and trojan ) are developed almost every day. You may turn on the automatic update function if you have high speed internet connection. Low speed is ok but it takes some time to finish the download and might slow down your Internet connection. Download the virus definition updates via the links below:
These update is not available any longer. However there are other updates that you can download from here (third party).
1. Released 14 January 2009 : Windows: 8.0.233 (38.6 MB)
Contains all necessary modules
2. Released 15 January 2009 : Link Scanner Database : 8.0.80 (601.4 kB)
3. Released 15 January 2009 : AVI: 270.10.8 (6.2 MB)
Added detection of new types of trojans : Worm/Autoit.MSL, Generic_c.ADHZ, Generic12.AVVP, SHeur2.LEY, Downloader.VB.BRS, Generic12.AVXU.
4. Released 15 January 2009 : IAVI: / 1896 (30.7 MB)
Added detection of new types of trojans Generic12.AVXU, Worm/Autoit.MSL, Generic_c.ADHZ, Generic12.AVVP, SHeur2.LEY, Downloader.VB.BRS.
GoDaddy Coupon Codes for 2009
New released Godaddy.com coupon codes for 2009 that usable. These coupon codes are for buy new domain and renewal. Godaddy is one of the major domain name registrar on the Internet. They always come up with new discount codes which make them one of the best bargain for domain registration. If you want more information on domain name extension read this articles aboout the list of domain names extensions and definitions. Feel free to use the Godaddy.com domain purchase coupon codes below:
best1 = 10% off any order
best2 = $5 off orders $30+
best3 = $7.49 .COM domains and renewals
BTPS7 - 20% any order of $50 or more
BTPS255 - 25% off any order of $100 or more
BTPS50 - 50% off .co.uk domains
BTPS4 - 10% off anything
chill1 - 10% off
chill2 - $5 off $30
chill3 - $6.95 .coms
gdd1101c - 10% off any order of $40 or more
goaorg01a - $7.69 .org
goaz006c - 6.99 .com
hash1 - 10% off
hash2 - $5 off $30
hash3 - $6.95 .com registration
MTECH1 to get 10% off anything
MTECH2 to get 20% discount when you spend 50 dollars or more
MTECH330 to get 30% off .com domain names
MTECH25 for 25% off $100 or more
RRTV1 - 10% off whole order
RRTV2 - $5 off orders of $30 or more
RRTV3 - Get your domain for one year for only $6.95
yhkw105a $6.99 .com
ZINE1 for 10% off
ZINE2 for $5 off any $30+ purchase
ZINE3 for $7.49 .com domains
ZINE25 for $25 off any purchase of $100
OYH3 - $3 off / $6.95 any .COM (renewals too)
OYH1 - 10% off whatever
OYH2 - $5 off a $30 purchase
Old coupon codes (some buyer mentioned they still working)
99DOMAIN - $0.99 .com .net .org (only can be used once)
emma1 - 10% off any purchase and any size
emma2 - 20% off for puchase more than $50
emma3 - $7.49 .com (new or renewal)
emma30 - 30% off .com (new or renewal)
emma35 - £3.50 .com
Celcom Centre in Penang
Below you can find Celcom Centre or Branch in Penang state. The list including addresses of Celcom centres in Seberang Jaya, Bayan Baru and Bukit Mertajam. Feel free to visit these centres to solve your problems regarding to Celcom products and services such as Celcom broadband and Postpaid. The staffs there anre friendly and helpful. It is advisable if you have problem with Internet broadband service to bring along your external modem and laptop. These customer service centres are open from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday and 9 am to 12.30 pm on Saturday. Closed on Sunday and public holidays.
Penang
Ground Floor,
Menara KWSP, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
10000 Pulau Pinang
Seberang Jaya
No.31 Jalan Todak 4
Bandar Seberang Jaya
13700 Seberang Perai
Pulau Pinang
Bayan Baru
No.29 Persiaran Mahsuri 1/3
Sunway Tunas, Bayan Lepas
11900 Penang
Bukit Mertajam
No.22 Tingkat Ciku 1
Taman Ciku 14000
Bukit Mertajam
Penang
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Maxis Centre in Perak
Below is a list of addresses for Maxis Centre and Exclusive Partner (MEP) Branches throughout Perak Darul Ridzuan. If you encounter problems which cannot be solved by calling Maxis customer service or call centre, you can refer to these service centre. There are friendly staffs that willing to help you. These centres are located in Bagan Serai, Batu Gajah, Bidor, Ipoh, Kampar, Kuala Kurau, Pantai Remis, Parit Buntar, Sitiawan, Sungai Siput, Taiping and Teluk Intan. Cities and Towns in alphabetical order.
Bagan Serai
B S Communication Enterprise MEP
156 Jalan Siakap,
Bagan Serai 34300 Perak.
(Opposite Highway Supermarket)
Tel: 05-721 7623
Batu Gajah
Metro Comm Marketing Enterprise MEP
35 Lebuh Dewangsa,
Batu Gajah,
31000, Perak
(It is located inside Fairmart Supermarket)
Tel: 05-365 1688
Fax: 05-365 1688
Bidor
QQ Kedai Telekomunikasi MEP
13, Jalan Panggung Wayang,
35500, Bidor, Perak
Tel: 05-434 2233
Ipoh
Ipoh Maxis Centre
129, Jln Kampar
30250 Ipoh
Exclusive Telecommunication Sdn Bhd MEP
Lot G43A, Kinta City Shopping Centre,
Jalan The Lean Swee,
Off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah,
31400 Ipoh,
Perak
G floor just behind receptionist counter)
Tel: 05-542 3073
Metro Comm Marketing Enterprise MEP
No. 71, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil,
30300 Ipoh,
Perak
(Opposite Syuen Hotel and near DBI building)
Tel: 05-243 3288
Fax: 05-255 9828
Million Telecommunication Sdn Bhd MEP
Ground Floor, Lot No 28,
Medan Silibin,
30300 Ipoh
(Next to Hong Leong Bank)
Tel: 05-526 1388
Fax: 05-526 1266
Kampar
Exclusive Telecommunication Sdn Bhd MEP
12, Jalan Balai,
31900, Kampar,
Perak
(Opposite Kampar Bus Station)
Tel: 05-465 0605
Fax: 05-465 0605
Kuala Kurau
AST Mobile Phone Cellular MEP
No 46 Jalan Besar Kuala Kurau,
34350 Kuala Kurau,
Perak
(Opposite RHB Bank)
Tel: 05-727 8223
Fax: 05-727 8223
Pantai Remis
Kedai Telekomunikasi Yu Yee MEP
No. 49, Sungai Batu,
34900, Pantai Remis,
Perak
(Opposite Maybank)
Tel: 05-677 3117
Fax: 05-677 3115
Parit Buntar
Mega Star Enterprise MEP
27 Jalan Damai,
Taman Damai,
34200 Parit Buntar,
Perak
(Opposite Tabung Haji and near Hotel Damai)
Tel: 05-717 5039
Fax: 05-717 6782
Sitiawan
NSS Automation Trading MEP
183, Taman Sitiawan Maju 1,
Jalan Lumut 32000,
Sitiawan, Lumut Perak
(Same row with Fajar Supermarket and next to Telekom)
Tel: 05-691 4328
Fax: 05-691 5528
Sungai Siput
Advanced SME Solution Provider MEP
19, G/F, Jalan Ipoh,
31100, Sungai Siput,
Perak
(Beside TNB Service Centre)
Tel: 05-598 8012
Fax: 05-598 8012
Taiping or Kamunting
Taiping Maxis Centre
Lot 85 Jalan Taiping Utara
Taman Taiping Utara
Kemunting, 34600 Perak
Five Star Mobile Enterprise MEP
G29 Ground Floor,
Taiping Sentral,
Jalan Istana,
34000 Taiping,
Perak
(G Floor, Taiping Sentral)
Tel: 05-805 2290
Fax: 05-805 1290
Teluk Intan
NSS Automation Trading MEP
27G, Jalan Intan 2,
Bandar Baru Teluk Intan,
Perak
(Next to RHB Bank)
Tel: 05-623 6439
Fax: 05-621 2328
For future reference, it is advisable for you to bookmark this site (post: Maxis Centre in Perak). If you use Mozilla Firefox, use the Bookmark button on the top and click Bookmark This Page.
Wireless Internet Jargons or Words Meaning
Wireless Internet words, jargons or terminologies that anyone should know as these words become more common in nowadays lifestyle. Some of your cliques might say them to you and you are wondering what is the meaning of those computer related jargons your cliques talking of. Let put all things into clarity so you never left behind again in this information age. Those terminologies have been clarified into Basic English to guide you.
PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect
If you wanted to install a wireless card, you need to use PCI. PCI is used to set up devices like network card or graphics card within your PC.
Driver
It is software developed to inform a PC how to communicate with devices that connected into it. Most wireless networking drivers can be downloaded from the Internet or you can install them from CD-ROM that contains the driver software. Example are Intel drivers.
Linux
Linux is open source operating system, which has function like Windows. It is a growing alternative to Windows. It is also costless make it more appealing. In the future software developers should put Linux into consideration to create their software compatible with Linux OS. Many of netbooks in the market use Linux as operating system.
USB - Universal Serial Bus
A type of port normally located at the left or right site of your laptop computer. It can be used to link many types of devices like external modem, movable flash drive, loudspeakers, mobile phone, web camera, computer mouse and the list goes on and on.
Ethernet
The most usual way of connecting to Local Area Network also known as LAN. Almost all wires plugged in to your computer today are Ethernet.
LAN - Local Area Network
LAN is computer network that confined to one building, such as in an office. WLAN is wireless edition of LAN.
PAN - Personal Area Network
A network of devices connected together in one small area. A bare example of a PAN would be your PC, printing machine, facsimile machine, USB keyboard and optical mouse. A PAN can be wireless by applying Bluetooth technology.
MAN - Metropolitan Area Network
Computer network that covers a larger area like a town or a university. This technology is costly however Wireless version of MAN has ability to spread Internet access across a wide area.
WAN - Wide Area Network
Internet is the biggest WAN in the world. WAN is in reality a network that connects to more than one physical site.
Mbps - Megabits Per Second
This is measurement for connection speed and there are 8 megabits in each megabyte.
GHz - Gigahertz
This is measurement for frequency. One gigahertz is one billion cycles per second. One example is processing speed of CPU (such as Intel or AMD) which is measured in gigahertz.
Below are a few computer jargons that less usual that ones above:
IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
This is a wireless networking standard. This standard is used to ensure PC equipment made by lots of different manufacturers can work together with less or no problem.
PCMCIA - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
Some people say it is abbreviation for "People Can't Memorize Computer Industry Acronyms". PCMCIA is actually a standard for how a plug credit card devices into a notebook to boost its performance.
802.11
A wireless networking standard to ensure that wireless devices are interoperable or in other word, these devices can communicate with each other.
Interoperable
The ability of two different equipments to communicate between each other. Simple put, they are compatible.
WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy
This is an old standard for encrypting wireless network that no longer used in 2004 and already considered ancient as already extinct. WEP is known for security problems.
WPA - WiFi Protected Access
Newer standard for encrypting wireless network. It is the advance version of WEP to fix security issues. Good thing is WPA has ability to close itself down for thirty seconds if an attack is found.
How to update your antivirus automatically?
How you can update antivirus software automatically during startup? Almost all virus removal software like AVG, Avira Antivr, Avast and Norton has built-in definition updated automatically that download the required virus definition's file through Internet connection directly from vendor's site. In order to activate go to the Setting option. Below is the way to activate the automatic update feature in Avast!. You could almost the same way with any other antivirus:
1. Click on the menu (it looks like arrow) button on top left.
2. A menu window will appear. Choose Setting.
3. Click on Update (basic) and choose Automatic in Virus Database box.
That is how you can activate the automatic update function in Avast! antivirus.
How to recover Deleted File? Recuva
Recuva 1.22.384 is a freeware that helps user to recover deleted files for Windows based computer system. It is very useful to bring back important files that have been deleted by viruses or crashes. The recommended free software is very easy to use and you can use it to recover accidentally deleted files that emptied from recycle bin! Below are feature of Recuva 1.22.384:
1. Filter function to show result based on type or file name.
2. Super easy - Click Scan and then choose the files you wish to recover.
3. It helps to restore any types of files : email, audio, video, images, office documents.
4. Supports NTFS, NTFS5 , NTFS + EFS, FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 file systems.
5. Use Recuva to restore deleted files from external or removable drives or storage! Including USB flash stick, external hard drive, removable media storage (Memory Stick, Smart Media Cards, Secure Media Cards, Jaz Disks and Digital Cameras)
Recuva is the ultimate answer to "how to recover deleted files?". Download for free from the vendor's site.
Window 7 Beta Free Download
Windows is now offering free download of Windows 7 Beta from its web site. If you want try the Beta version, after downloading the file, you have to burn an ISO file (which is technical to some people) to make an install DVD. Before installing Windows 7 Beta, it is advisable to create System Restore so that you can undo to your PC's previous state is anything goes wrong. Backup your files as there will be possibility of files lose. To use the Windows 7 Beta, below are the basic requirements you computer should have:
1. CPU speed of 1GHz 32 or 64-bit.
2. RAM of 1 GB Memory
3. DVD-R/W drive
4. Directx 9 support with 128 MB memory.
5. Available disk space of 16 GB.
6. Internet access to download updates.
If you want to utilize the touch technology of Windows 7, your PC will require additional hardware. There is risk for Beta tester as you need to troubleshoot problems you may encounter yourself or consult other testers. System recovery disk is needed and you must know to use it.
Microsoft Office 14
Microsoft announced on Tuesday that the company has begun outside testing of some server products for the next version of Windows Office which is known as Office 14 (codename). At this time, Microsoft not disclosing about the release of Beta version at this point of writing. Microsoft selected a group of customer to access the Alpha version of Office Server technology. The next version of Exchange, code named E14 is also already put on test.
Toll Free Numbers to Hostgator Business Customers
Beginning 14 of January 2009 Hosgator is offering toll-free number for its business hosting plan with no additional cost. The popular web hosting company offering toll-free number that include 100 minutes of free usage on monthly basis. The rate is 4.9 cents per minute for additional minute. Hostagtor business plan is also offer free SSL certificate, dedicated IP address, unlimited bandwidth and disk space. The toll-free service is provided by VOIPo, a Houston-based company.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Maxthon 2.5.1.4075 Internet Browser
Maxthon in a free Internet Browser that based on Internet Explorer engine but with added features. It has a customizable interface and you can browse you web site or pages in tabs. Eleven other wonderful things about Maxthon online browser:
1. Has Super Drag and Drop ability
2. Built in RSS reader
3. Mouse gestures
4. Tabbed Internet browsing
5. Privacy Protection
6. Skinning
7. Has support for Internet Explorer extension
8. AD Hunter improvement
9. External utility bar
10. Super Proxy
11. Magic form filler
Download Maxthon 2.5.1.4075 (updates 14 January 2009)
Autorun Helps Configure Startup Programs
Autorun 9.38 lets you configure which programs or software that you allow to run during Windows start up. Using this tool helps to increase the speed of Windows start up or boot up. These programs including ones in Run, Registry Extension, RunOnce and in your startup folder. Autoruns 9.38 also can be used to show other locations, including auto-start services, Winlogon notifications, toolbars, browser helper objects, Explorer shell extensions and more. This handy freeware software works on all windows based computer system 32 or 64-bits. Using this utility lets you see how many executables are automatically launched.
Click here to download Autorun 9.38
Real Alternative Free Download
Real Alternative is a replacement fro Real Player that support RealMedia file formats including .rpm, .ram, .ra, .rmvb, .rv, .rp, .rt, .smi, .smil, .rnx and other RealMedia formats. Real Alternative also support streaming media files. We love this media player freeware because it is easy to install and use, using low computer resources, no process in the bacground and no advertising or registration forms. Everything is so simple with Real Alternative. Download the software from these locations:
Direct download link 1
Direct download link 2
DVD Decrypter 3.5.4.0 Free DVD Copier
DVD Decrypter 3.5.4.0 is a free software that lets you copy and decrypt a DVD into the hard disk drive within your computer. This is a great tool to copy a movie from a DVD as a backup and then you can watch the copied video with a media player like WinDVD. You can re-encode the movies to DivX or MPEG1. DVD Decrypter also have advanced options which can be found in the context menus. Download the handy DVD copier utility from this link.

Avast Definition Update Version 090113-1
Avast Virus Database Definition Update free download released on 13 of January 2009. One of Avast virus removal software's feature is it able to update automatically. however some users prefer to download the definition update by themselves as automatic update might causing slowness in some computers. Some users do not have Internet connection so they need to download the update from other PC. It is very important for anyone to update their Avast anti virus program regularly to better protect their PC from newer viruses, spywares, rootkits, Trojans and other harmful threats.
Free download Avast Virus Database Definition Update Version 090113-1 (20.42 MB).
CGI ERP Sales of USD320 million in 2008
CGI Group Inc. announced its AMS Advantage ERP (enterprise resource planning) system topped USD320 million in 2008 with contract wins in Ohio and California. AMS Advantage is best for its efficiency, value and greater accountability. Last year, the company won new AMS Advantage contracts from the City of Cleveland, Ohio and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Previous satisfied CGI customers like Orange County, California and City of New York prolonged their contracts worth over USD200 million. Other customers including Volusia County, Florida; Springfield, Illinois; City of Los Angeles and Monterrey County in California upgraded their system into web-based ERP system.
Brief introduction of ERP System AMS Advantage
The ERP system is designed for local and state government. With CGI's experience of 30 years in public sector market, AMS Advantage is one of the best solution for government of all levels, helping to achieve the highest level of accountability. AMS Advantage helps reducing total cost of ownership, improving access to information and increasing efficiency. More on their web site:
www.cgi.com
K-lite Codec Pack Full Free Download
K-lite Codec Pack Full contains all the codecs, DirectShow filters and tools you need to play popular video and audio file formats like .avi, .divx, .mpeg, .mpg, .mp4, .mov, .mkv (Matroska), .wmv (Windows Media Player file), .rm (Real Media) and .flv (Flash file). Full list of media codecs are listed at the end of this post. These codecs also needed in decoding and encoding video or audio files. Just download the safe, spyware-free and virus-free K-lite Codec Pack Full from direct server for super fast download, install the pack and you are ready to go. While installation there are options to choose codecs of less popular media file formats to be installed.
Download K-lite from this link.
Other mirrors
Direct Download 1
Direct Download 2
Direct Download 3
What are included in K-lite Codec Pack:
Media Player Classic software installer file
DVD and DVD Playback
Supported video formats and extensions:
AVI (.avi and .divx)
MPEG-PS (.evo, .vob, .mpeg, .mpg, .m1v, .m2v, .mpg)
MPEG-TS (.mts, .ts, .m2ts, .m2t)
Real Media (.rmvb, .rm, .ram)
AMV (.amv)
3GP (.3GPS, .3GP)
Matroska (.mkv)
Flash Video (.flv)
Ogg Vorbis (.ogv, .ogm)
Windows Media Video (.wmv)
Supported audio formats and extensions:
Matroska (.mka)
MP3 (.mp3)
MPEG-4 Audio raw stream (.aac)
MPEG-4 Audio (.m4a)
Ogg Vorbis (.oga, .ogg)
Musepack (.mpc)
FLAC (.flac)
WavPack (.wv)
Apple Lossless Audio Codec (.alac)
OptimFrog (.ofr, .ofs)
Monkey's Audio (.ape)
Tracker (.umx, .xm, .mod, .s3m, .it)
DTS (.dts)
AMR (.amr)
AC3 (.ac3)
Tools:
Bitrate Calculator
MediaInfo
GraphStudio
Codec Tweak Tool
GSpot Codec Information Application
VobSubStrip
HaaliMuxer
FourCC Changer
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