Tuesday, September 16, 2008

System Mechanic 8 Free Full Version Legal License Code




SystemMechanicWe have shared tips on receiving free full version legal license to two of the most popular PC optimization suites iolo System Mechanic 6 and Advanced WindowsCare Professional, Here is yet another chance to grab your very own personal free legal registration code for the latest version of System Mechanic 8.

System Mechanic 8 software suite consists of several windows optimization tools allowing users to automatically repair common PC errors, minimize file and registry fragmentation, cleaning out clutter, and tuning up their PC's so that it runs smoothly, reliably, and faster.

System Mechanic 8

New features in this latest version:

  • ActiveCare® 2.0 keeps your PC running like new — New ActiveCare 2.0 just got leaner, smarter, and even better at keeping your PC humming along at full speed. And it does this silently in the background, only working when your PC is on but not in use.
  • Defragment and Compact Registry tool - next–generation Defragment and Compact Registry tool now performs a comprehensive analysis of your registry, detects performance–draining bloat, and displays wasted space with instructive, color–coded graphics.
  • DriveSense™ — Real-time hard drive status.
  • New navigational links within the tools simplify moving throughout System Mechanic.
  • iolo's library of programs and program components has been expanded to target resource-robbing programs unnecessarily clogging your PC's startup process and to detect potentially dangerous software.
  • PC TotalCare™ performs a complete system tune-up by running all Power Tool functions in one pass.

To receive your personal fully functional registration code for System Mechanic 8 follow the step below:

  1. Disable your Adblocking software (eg. Adblock Plus in firefox) , if you do not disable your adblocking software you might not be able to see the promo button.
  2. Visit the special promo page here >>
  3. Click the Continue link.
    iolo Promo
  4. Complete the checkout process using a valid email address, Do Make sure that the Email Deliveryoption is selected and click Continue button.
  5. Download System Mechanic 8 installer here >>
  6. While installing choose "I own system mechanic and can enter my serial later" option, click next.
  7. Enter the Activation Code you received on your email registered on step 4 above.

Enjoy !

Monday, September 15, 2008

Task Manager Problem

The file change uxtheme.dll could cause your task manager to dissappear
uxtheme.dll which protects the system from third party themes.

and i see replacer (Replacer is an easy to use system file replacer for Windows 2000 and XP. It safely replaces protected or in-use system files. ) running in the task manager.

try changing the theme or do a system restore.It looks like the theme and replace caused the problem

http://www3.telus.net/_/replacer/
http://themes.belchfire.net/index.php?showtopic=9001
http://www.ghacks.net/2008/05/04/windows-xp-service-pack-3-uxthemedll-patch/

Online Virus Scanners

Run at least 2 online virus scans to find and remove any virus or spyware from your computer

ESET Online Scanner

Please run a free online scan with the ESET Online Scanner
Note: You will need to use Internet Explorer for this scan.
  1. Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
  2. Click Start
  3. When asked, allow the ActiveX control to install
  4. Click Start
  5. Make sure that the options Remove found threats and the option Scan unwanted applications is checked
  6. Click Scan
    Wait for the scan to finish
  7. Use Notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt


Windows Live OneCare safety scanner

Is a free service from microsoft designed to help ensure the health of your PC.
* Check for and remove viruses
* Get rid of junk on your hard disk
* Improve your PC's performance
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm?s_cid=WLService


Trend Micro - Free online virus Scan

(Takes a long time but more comprehensive.Install all the windows updates the scanner tell you to install)
http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/


Kaspersky Online Scanner

Please do an online scan with Kaspersky WebScanner

Click on Accept Button

You will be promted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, Click Yes.
  • The program will launch and then begin downloading the latest definition files:
  • Once the files have been downloaded click on NEXT
  • Now click on Scan Settings
  • In the scan settings make that the following are selected:
    • Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:
      Extended (if available otherwise Standard)
    • Scan Options:
      Scan Archives
      Scan Mail Bases
  • Click OK
  • Now under select a target to scan:
      Select My Computer
  • This will program will start and scan your system.
  • The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run.
  • Once the scan is complete it will display if your system has been infected.
    • Now click on the Save as Text button:
  • Save the file to your desktop.
  • Copy and paste that information in your next post.
Additional Info

1. Click on Kaspersky Online Scanner.
2. You will be prompted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, click Yes.
3. The program will launch and then begin downloading the latest definition files.
4. Once the files have been downloaded click on Next.
5. Now click on Scan Settings.
6. In the scan settings make sure that the following are selected:
* Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:
Extended
* Scan Options:
Scan Archives
Scan Mail Bases
7. Click OK.
8. Now under select a target to scan:
* Select My Computer.
9. This program will start and scan your system.
10. The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run.
11. Once the scan is complete it will display if your system has been infected.
* Now click on the Save Report As button.
* In the File name: field, type kavscan.
* In the Save as type: field, select Text file (*.txt).
12. Save the file to your desktop.
13. Copy and paste that information in your next post.

Note for Internet Explorer 7 users: If at any time you have trouble with the Accept button of the license, click on the Zoom tool located at the bottom right of the IE window and set the zoom to 75 %. Once the license has been accepted, reset to 100%.

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If having a problme doing the above

Make sure that your Internet security settings are set to default values.

To set default security settings for Internet Explorer:

* Open Internet Explorer.
* Go to the Tools menu, then choose Internet Options.
* Click on the Security tab.
* Make sure that all four item (Internet, Local intranet, Trusted sites, and Restricted sites) are set to their default settings.

NOD32 AntiVirus 3.0.650

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ESET - 19.52MB (Commercial Trial)
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Saturday, September 13, 2008

McAfee VirusScan 10

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McAfee VirusScan 10

McAfee - 9.54MB (Commercial Trial)
Proven security that protects against viruses and spyware Download now

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 8.0.0.346 RC2

Download Kaspersky Anti-Virus 8.0.0.346 RC2

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 8.0.0.346 RC2

Kaspersky - 28.54MB (Commercial Trial)
Kaspersky Lab has proven expertise in protecting against viruses, Internet worms, email worms, Trojans and other malicious programs. Download now

ClamWin 0.93

Download ClamWin 0.93

ClamWin 0.93

ClamWin - 19.58MB (Open Source)
ClamWin is an Antivirus tool that comes with an easy installer and is open source code at no cost. Download now

BitDefender 10 Free Edition

Download BitDefender 10 Free Edition

BitDefender 10 Free Edition

BitDefender.com - 21.08MB (Freeware)
BitDefender Free Edition is your chance to use one of the world's most effective antivirus engines for free! Download now

AVG Free Edition 8.0.100

Download AVG Free Edition 8.0.100

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Grisoft Inc - 45.57MB (Freeware)
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Friday, September 12, 2008

Download Google Chrome Offline Standalone Installer



Google Chrome Logo

Today it’s going to be Google Chrome Day, With Every second some one writing about Google Chrome, A buzz about Google Chrome has been already started building in Blogosphere. Just a few min before i published about unavailability of Google Toolbar in Google Chrome. Here is another post related to Google Chrome.

Google Chrome is now available for Download and many users have already started using Chrome. One thing which I didn’t liked about Google Chrome Downloader is it’s Online Downloader. Meaning you need to have internet connection every time you need to reinstall Google Chrome.

Don’t you think it would be better to have Standalone Offline Installer of Google Chrome? Well don’t worry here is link for downloading Offline Standalone installer of Google Chrome.

Google Chrome

Size of Google Offline Installer is about 7.35 MB

Download Offline Standalone Installer of Google Chrome.

Source:Winmatrix.com

Thursday, September 11, 2008

5 Steps to be Spy ware Free.



1. Download and run Firefox to protect your computer from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan down loaders, win32 ) .

Then update your windows Microsoft Windows Update

You will need 2 add ons to bulletproof firefox
a) Adblock Plus +
b) noscript

2. Run the Vundo and Combo fix

3. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

4. Run the anti spyware remove programs Spybot search and destroy then run
Superantispyware to get rid of the nasties.

5 . Run a complete scan with Dr. Web CureIt


Other things you can do after the clean up.

A. Run a Free Online Virus Scan to be sure you computer is virus and spyware free.

B. Get the Clean Up Tools to clean up the spyware from your temp folder (the place they are stored when downloaded by internet explorer)

If you still have question or problems let the experts take a look at whats happening on your computer.Visit the HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.
or Spywareinfo


Wiping your computer clean is not the solution.
Asking /paying someone else to fix the problem is not the solution .

The best protection for your computer is a 3-tiered approach:
[1] Latest list of Firewalls (use only one at at time)
[2] Latest list of Anti Virus programs (use only one at at time)
[3] Latest list of Anti Spy ware removal tools
http://andymanchesta.com/

Avast! Home Edition 4.8.1201

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AntiVir Personal 8.1.00.295

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Monday, September 8, 2008

Play with Folder Options

TO DISABLE FOLDER OPTION


This tweak can be used to disable the 'folder options' in view menu.can be useful for eg: hiding files & folders(not allowing anyone to change such properties)

goto:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Wi
ndows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]

create a new dword
NoFolderOptions and set its value to 1

set the value to 0 to enable it

Test your AntiVirus is working or NOT....


To Test your Anti Virus Here Is A Trick
Just open notepad

paste this string:

X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

save it as test.txt on desktop... if your antivirus is working properly then it will surely detect it...

Enjoy... !!

Problem with Hidden Files n folders.....??Try this

Did You have Problem with Hidden Files n folders.....??

Try this

HDD showing Openwith options......

Copy below code in notepad and save it with .bat extension....run this file and restart system.....

cd\
c:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
d:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
e:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
f:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
g:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
h:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
i:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
j:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
k:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
l:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
m:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
n:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
o:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
p:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
q:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
r:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
s:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
t:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
u:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
v:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
w:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
x:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
y:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
z:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf