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    Windows 7 Windows 7 In A Box

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  2. Windows 7 Customize Start Menu & TaskBar

    Link Removed - Invalid URL ~~~~~~~~~~~ Useful links: Link Removed PC Tools Registry Guide Link Removed - Invalid URL ~~~~~~~~~~~ While there are several freeware Link Removed , like the freeware portable Link Removed - Invalid URL , available, there are some who just love to tinker with...
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    Windows 7 Sneaky Software Makers

    I used PC Tools Registry Mechanics a few years ago and they slipped in an automatic renewal feature that nobody noticed unti they got billed. Webroot bought PC Tools a while ago and appar incorporated the same it's apparently hidden in their Terms of Use and you have to opt out manually. I just...
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    Windows 7 Thirdparty Firewall software and W7

    I have a difficult problem. I have tried several firewall softwares with W7. None of them (except own Windows Firewall) works correctly. Most serious problem is that if I run pcflank.com's quick test for firewall, test shows I have several ports visible and accessible from the internet! I have...
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    Windows 7 User Experiences with ThreatFire by PC Tools: Is it Worth It?

    Has anyone had any bad experience with ThreatFire from PCTools (PC Tools - Free Download Anti Spyware, Antivirus, Firewall, Internet Security, Registry, Disk Repair software). It is designed to work along side you current AV software for added protection. I have tried it at home and at work: at...
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    11-8-09

    There is a new, really tricky, Trojan making it's rounds. It places "Warning! Fatal error:" wallpaper on your desktop and if you select the Update Now option... well you just don't want to do that. The threat level is Critical. If you click on the “Update Nowâ€Â￾ button, you will...
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    Favorite Software

    I have tested/used every program on this list If you want them all on DVD let me know. I could use a little support. Here are my MOST favorite programs: (I have discussed some of these in my other blogs) (Note, Panda Active Scan would go here but it runs online and does not need...
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    Windows 7 Fresh install Helper tools

    Here's a couple of tools that will save you many hours on a clean install of Win 7: SIW - Run this little program to save an HTML page full of info about your current Windows install; most importantly, it shows you all the software installed on your PC. Get it here Unknown Device...
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    Windows 7 hijackthis log for my pc...hmm

    So i'm really new to this, I just want to know what to take out. My IE is hijacked like crazy so idk, i think it been putting new virus in my pc or something. And I have been using a program that removes Trojans called Trojan Remover so yeah... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan...
  10. Windows 7 Microsoft to Launch Free Antivirus Software Amid User Safety Concerns in 2009

    This is from a magazine called PC Utilities. It states Microsoft is announcing plans to replace it's subscription-based Windows Live OneCare anti-virus service.. It will offer protection against viruses, spyware, Trojans and rootkits.. It will not include the extra features such as printer...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 errors for Build 7000

    Ok, I have a Dell Dimension E521, so far here is the recent errors that i took by screenshots... Link Removed This is the error i get everytime, when trying to start yahooIM. Which I may call it yahooIM error start up b/c its in my way. Ok here i go into registry mechanic, scanning my pc and...
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    Windows Vista Stealth ports on Vista?

    Ok, here is the problem. I have Windows XP installed on one hard drive and Windows Vista Ultimate on the other drive. On Windows XP with just Windows Firewall enabled, all of my ports are Stealth according to Shields UP! , but on Windows Vista Ultimate, some ports are open and others are just...
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    Windows Vista Vista Windows wallpaper problem

    I have a Compaq laptop with Windows Vista Home Basic operating system. I use personal pictures as my wallpaper and one day it went black. I did have a spyware named "Spy Shredder". Since then I cannot change my wallpaper, I do not have sound, and my system is slow. I did remove the spyware and...
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    Windows Vista Vista Windows wallpaper problem

    I have a Compaq laptop with Windows Vista Home Basic operating system. I use personal pictures as my wallpaper and one day it went black. I did have a spyware named "Spy Shredder". Since then I cannot change my wallpaper, I do not have sound, and my system is slow. I did remove the spyware and...