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Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:52:37 +0000

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is a free security tool which can be download from here.

Below is a list of malicious software families which Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool removes;

Alcan
Alemod
Allaple
Alureon
Antinny
Atak
Badtrans
Bagle
Bagz
Bancos
Banker
Banload
Beenut
Berbew
Blaster
Bobax
Bofra
Bredolab
Brontok"
Bropia
Bugbear
Busky
Captiya
Ceekat
Chir
Codbot
Conficker
Conhook
Corripio
Cissi
Cutwail
Daurso
Doomjuice
Dumaru
Esbot
Evaman
Eyeveg
FakeRean
FakeScanti
FakeSecSen
FakeSpypro
FakeVimes
FakeXPA
F4IRootkit
Fizzer
Fotomoto
Frethog
Funner
Gael
Ganda
Gaobot
Gibe
Gimmiv
Goweh
Hacker Defender
Hacty
Hamweq
Harnig
Haxdoor
Helpud
Horst
Hupigon
InternetAntivirus
IRCBot
Ispro
Jeefo
Kelvir
Koobface
Korgo
Ldpinch
Locksky
Lolyda
Lovgate
Mabutu
Magistr
Maslan
Matcash
Mimail
Mitglieder
Mydoom
Mytob
Mywife
Nachi
Netsky
Newacc
Nsag
Nuwar
Oderoor
Opaserv
Optix
Optixpro
Parite
Passalert
Plexus
PrivacyCenter
Purstiu
Pushbot
Randex
Rbot
Reatle
Renos
Rimecud
Rjump
Rustock
Ryknos
Sasser
Sdbot
Sinowal
Slenfbot
Sober
Sobig
Spybot
Spyboter
Szribi
Storark
Stration
Swen
Taterf
Tibs
Tilcun
Torvil
Valla
Virtumonde
Virut
Vundo
Waledac
Winwebsec
Wootbot
Wukill
Yaha
Yektel
Zafi
Zindos
Zlob
Zonebac
Zotob
Zuten

Alternative firmware for wireless routers

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:17:01 +0000

Custom firmware can unlock many features that a typical router is capable of.
The majority of low end routers lack the following functions, such as QoS, wireless bridge, advance bandwidth monitoring etc.

There are two main alternative firmwares to choose from; DD-WRT and Tomato.

In order to take advantages of the custom firmware and added features, check the compatible list to find out whether the existing router is compatible with the firmware.
Read the flashing process and proceed closely to the instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may result an unusable router.

WAMPs – Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl/Python in one package

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:59:34 +0000

A WAMP package includes a web server, a database server and scripting language.
Installing a WAMP package in Windows enables additional web based application (in most case, open source software) to be installed.

For example, a small company needs a customer relationship management application to meet its growth. Instead of purchasing an CRM application from a major brand, this company implements a web based open source application in house.
The total saving can be a few thousands dollars, even all of the associated costs are deducted.

In addition to the initial cost saving, this small company also avoids being locked in by the branded application.

Here is a comparison of various WAMPs offerings.

The XAMPP and WampServer are very popular.

Free Anti-virus Softwares

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:29:36 +0000

Free Anti-virus Softwares –

Review Among free anti-virus software offerings, I like Avast Home Edition and AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition.

Both offerings are absolutely free and are compatible to Microsoft Windows 7.

AVG used to be very fast in version 7.5. However, since v.8, AVG is slowing down our test platform.
If AVG is chosen, disable/unselect the AVG toolbar during installation which may speed thing a little faster.

Avast is basically maintain free and fast. The only downsize is that Avast requires registration. Home user is required to visit Avast web site and obtain a license code for free. This license code grant the home user one year free license for using the free edition.

In summary, Avast is better and faster. Unless the end user don’t like to go extra step to obtain a free license from Avast, AVG will be a better choice.

Free Outlook Connector for Hotmail Email Accounts

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:50:02 +0000

Connect to your Hotmail account by using Outlook 2003 or 2007

Syncing contact between hotmail account and Office 2003 or 2007 is possible.

Download Free Outlook Connector for Hotmail

Download Windows Live which also comes with Outlook Connector