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    Windows 7 I need a error idea for TrueCrypt system encrypt. Please read and answer.

    There is a option on TrueCrypt where when you boot, it pops up a custom message. It looks frozen, (Does not show *'s or anything else when you type) but if you type in a password and press enter, you boot up.But, I want a legit looking error message.It has to be 24 characters or less, no more.I...
  2. Windows 7 Fake Anti-viruses!Read carefully!PC infection.

    From many searches and many videos,i found fake antiviruses infecting PC:mad:,Beware of:Antivirus 360,System security,Windows police,Windows XP police.And many more,they block every page at internet,they say clean files as viruses.Don't download any weird thing that you don't know...
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    Windows 7 Creating a new user without UI

    Hello, I would like to create a new user for programming purposes i.e the user will have access to computer resources only through applications I plan to write. Such a user should not be able to log in from main Win7 logon screen - in fact, the user should not even be listed on that page. Is it...
  4. MS11-021 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2489279)

    Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This security update resolves nine privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Excel file. An attacker who successfully exploited any of these...
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    Windows 7 Win7 UAC, file permissions and the like

    Win7-64 HP OEM on a new desktop at my home and used -only- by myself ... Win7 and I are new to each other. I've heard that it is a good idea to run a user account in my circumstance and avoid using the Admin account for the most part. That's what I've trying to do, and it is a sizable...
  6. Windows 7 .EXE Files Will Not Open - even in safe mode!

    this has been occurring ever since my computer was diagnosed with a trojan. i removed it, and ever since then no .EXE files will open. I will click on any .EXE file, the revolving circle signifying loading will show for a second, and then it won't load at all - the program is not present in the...
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    Windows 7 Need permissions to copy files: NOTHING WORKS!

    Hello, As the title suggests, I'm having the common problem everybody is facing with file permissions and Windows 7. I have tried all solutions I could find on this forum, but nothing worked. Here is the situations: - I used to run WinXP Professional. I copied all my files to an EXTERNAL...
  8. MS10-061 - Critical: Vulnerability in Print Spooler Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (23472

    Bulletin Severity Rating:Critical - This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in the Print Spooler service. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends a specially crafted print request to a vulnerable system that has a print spooler interface...
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    Windows 7 How can i make complete backup (if possible) to the OS?

    when i go to Control Panel\System and Security\Backup and Restore i have option to make backup this one i already know but what i want to do is to make complete backup for the OS so if someday i would like to format i can restore my backup which already have all drivers and apps on it so i...
  10. Windows 7 Almost Immune to the Alureon Rootkit A nightmare for XP SP3 users

    7 is almost immune to a piece of malware that has proven a real nightmare to users running older versions of the Windows client. Windows XP SP3 customers particularly have been hit extremely hard by Alureon, a rootkit that failed to play nice with a Windows kernel update and ended up rendering...
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    Windows 7 Programs missing from "Programs and Features" in Control Panel - PLEASE HELP!

    Hi, I've been running Windows 7 for the past 3 months and it's been amazing, I love, it, then last week I went to just uninstall a program, went to "Progs and feats" in control panel, and only 2 programs are listed as installed!? The two programs listed are Google Chrome and ManyCam, but i have...
  12. VIDEO Free Anti-Virus: How to Install Microsoft Security Essentials (With Video)

    If you have an anti-virus solution like Avast!, or even if you have no anti-virus solution, you may want to consider installing Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is a free anti-virus solution provided by Microsoft for Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, and...
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    Windows 7 Locking down windows for public system

    Hey guys, I am putting together a computer system to be used at bars and clubs etc. It is going to contain a piece of software that will be able to run music videos out of it. Basically I want to be able to boot the system into windows 7 and have it appear on the Desktop with my icons. The...
  14. Windows 7 Bypass User Account Control

    I use a backkup program in which I have setup a schedule to start every 7 days or at startup if not done. The problem is it does not work if the computer is unatended due to the User Account Control poping up to ask if you want to allow the program to make changes. Is there any way this can be...
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    Windows 7 About wga

    Hello, I send this already to 2 msn emails. I bought Windows 7 Home Premium. I have activated wga when I try to download windows media player 11 (to see wga status; it says Genuine Microsoft Software). But then it keeps me validate this over and over again (when restart). At Control Panel...
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    Windows 7 Insufficient Windows authorization?

    Hi, I have been getting a warning saying that I have Insufficient Windows authorization? when trying to access my onliine banking, even though I am logged in on an administrator account. Also get that message when using Spybot search and Destroy when trying to immunise the system. Anyone any ideas?
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    Windows Vista Windows Vista

    I have applied a policy Computer Configuration-Windows Configuration-Security Settings-Local Policies-Security Options. User Account Control:Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode-Enabled. But when testing it,I found that the user is able to change the option "Use User...
  18. Windows Vista Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection

    I've copied and pasted this for ease: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 now include support for Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP). This feature is designed to block exploits that use the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite technique. This...
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    Windows Vista User Account Control

    Hi guys, I'm using windows VIsta Home Premium. I installed my application on this Vista system with administrative privleges(i.e right click on setup.exe & select run as asministrator). After the application is installed i've set the properties of the application as run as administrator(i.e...