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Remove Autorun.inf From Computer & USB Drives Permanently
If you are a victim of Autorun.inf and tried many methods to remove it from your system but it keeps on bouncing back, then this article will guide you to remove Autorun.inf from your system as well as from your USB/Flash drive completely and permanently. Autorun.inf usually spread from portable devices i.e. USB/Flash drives, Memory Cards etc. What Autorun.info does is simply modify some registry values and you cannot restore them manually because access to Registry Editor is already restricted. Before I proceed further, let me ask you a simple question. Are you really infected from Autorun.inf? If you are unsure about it, read the following symptoms of Autorun.inf infected systems.
Autorun.inf Symptoms
You are not able to enable “Show Hidden Files and Folders”
Your systems prevents you from opening “Task Manager”
“Registry Editor” will no longer accessible.
Instead of opening drives or folders in same window, it can open them into new window [...]
Beware! Fake Antivirus May Offer Live Customer Support
Live PC Care an imitated antivirus program is now offering Live Support to boost their sales. Researchers at Symantec say, once this fake anti-virus product is installed on the computer, users get a false message of their machine being infected by various malwares (This is how fake software like this work). Latest addition to this anti-virus program is “Live Support”.
Live Support button redirects you to a real human agent who tries to convince you to purchase the full version of the software, which is nothing but a try to rack in some money from simplicity of users.
Another similar company known as “Innovative marketing” was using the same technique for the product “WinFixer”. A support center was operated to provide support but the main purpose was to convince users to upgrade to full version.
These fake anti-virus programs have been discomforting in the past. An annoying pop-up installs the software convincing [...]
Win Mini-DELL Laptop on Valentine’s Day
Lahore: February 12, 2010 – The world’s leading DELL computers in Pakistan have announced a special Valentine’s Day promotion inviting consumers to dine out at designated restaurants in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad and win a fabulous and sparkling DELL mini laptop for their loved ones.
DELL Pakistan has cupid showering the best ever surprise this Valentine’s Day offering one of the latest and most classic of laptops introduced by the company recently. Couples and those ‘in love’ have been invited to visit www.facebook.com/dellpakistan and get additional information about the smashing offer.
Nubla Iftikhar, Marketing Manager, Consumer and SMB for DELL Pakistan said, “Dell Consumer is determined to add value to the lifestyle of the end customer. The Dell Mini is specifically positioned for the youth and people on the go. In seven exciting colors it is quite a catch at the most reasonable price point.”
DELL is the leading consumer brand for [...]
Microsoft Seals 23 Domain Names in One Go
Last November, Apple filed a complaint in Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) against an individual for the possession of domain names consisting company’s brand names. Apple won the case and on January 6, 2010 all 16 Domain names were transferred to Apple.
Inspired by Apple, earlier this month Microsoft also filed a complaint in ICANN UDRP to acquire 23 domain names containing their brand names. UDRP transferred all 23 names to Microsoft on February 2, 2010.
These 23 domain names were registered in June 2008, to someone distinctively named nonamo, public URDP documents state. 22 of these Domain names were related to Microsoft’s operating system “Windows” and one contained “Xbox” in it.
List of the transferred Domain could be found below:
windows7addon.com
windows7antivirus.com
windows7compatible.com
windows7features.com
windows7firewall.com
windows7freeware.com
windows7hardware.com
windows7patch.com
windows7place.com
windows7plus.com
windows7portable.com
windows7recover.com
windows7reviews.com
windows7screensaver.com
windows7security.com
windows7servicepack.com
windows7stuff.com
windows7virus.com
windowsforgamers.com
windowsforgames.com
windowsvistaplace.com
windowsvistavirus.com
xbox362.com
GoogleBuzz.Com Acquired by Google: Google got his hands on “Googlebuzz.com” [...]
PC Maintenance Tips – You Don’t Need to be Professional
Maintaining your computer can save you from lots of troubles. There are several ways you could perform PC maintenance, which involves Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly tasks.
I would briefly discuss those here:
Backup your data daily: No one likes to lose their work. Backing up your data on daily basis is very important. Your documents, pictures, application data etc should be backed up by the end of each day.
Scan your computer weekly: Don’t think you are safe if you have antivirus software installed on your machine. Your regular antivirus may not detect some malwares or spywares. There always should be an alternative to your regular security software, which should be used for weekly scans.
If you are looking for something reliable & free to alternate your regular security program you might consider “Malwarebytes anti-malware” & “Superantispyware”.
Defragment your Hard Drive monthly: As a result of fragmentation your hard drive becomes slow which [...]
Intel to Launch Six-Core Desktop Processors
Six-core processors would be released for high-end desktops and servers by the mid of this year. Built on Intel’s most up-to-date “Westemere” architecture, the new six-core chips will perform faster and save power as compared to quad-core processors. These chips consist of 1.17 billion transistors along with a 12MB cache.
32-nm process which is used in Intel’s latest Core processors is used to make six-core chips. Intel’s Core processors which were introduced in January share the same architecture with the six-core chips but there is a slight change. A separate graphics card would be required as these new chips won’t come with a built-in graphic module. No further details have been provided by Intel.
Intel would be coming up with six-core desktop processors under the code name “Gulftown”. This new processor will fit in the same slot as quad-core. This processor will be able to perform 12 threads simultaneously for a [...]
Windows 7 RC Release Shutting Down
Windows 7 was released in 2009 for a preview and many people enjoyed it. Initially, Windows 7 RC was supposed to expire on June 1, 2010 but Microsoft has decided to take measures before the expiration date of Windows 7 RC.
Starting from Feb. 15, all Windows 7 RC users will receive notifications of system shut downs. Machines running Windows 7 RC would shut down every two hours without any prior notifications.
It is recommended by Microsoft Officials to move to a released version of Windows 7 before June 1, 2010. Those automatic shut downs will continue from March 1, 2010 to June 1, 2010. If someone would still on a RC release, they will get a Black Boot screen that would ask for Activation (You won’t be able to activate. Why? Read below)
Bad news is that Microsoft won’t allow any upgrades to RC release, and users will have to perform [...]
Google Chrome Latest Stable Release for Windows – Adds 1500 Extensions, Bookmark Sync
Good news for PC users as Google finally released the new, stable version of Google Chrome with pre-loaded extensions and bookmark sync features.
If you are already using Google chrome, you can manually check for the new release by going to “Setting tab” and selecting “About Google Chrome” or you can wait for the automatic update which is likely to be within the next week.
More than 1500 extensions, Bookmark Sync have been added to the extension gallery. The new Bookmark sync enables to use bookmarks on multiple computers as it allows synchronizing your bookmarks.
Linux users can also use the extension in the beta release. Mac Users are requested to keep any eye on the release of beta version with extensions and bookmark sync. And for those who can’t wait, dev release already supports extensions.
JavaScript and many fresh HTML APIs may be a reason for web developers and designer to jump [...]
Dell Introduces Studio XPS 8100 Core i5 or i7 Desktop PC
Dell has rolled out a new desktop PC hailed as Dell Studio XPS 8100 Desktop PC that is powered either by several Intel core i5 or i7 processors such as ATI 4350 and the Radeon HD 5770; graphic cards that include GeForce GT 220, GTS 240 and GTX 260 and a 3TB Hard Drive of up to 16GB RAM.
Other specifications of the dazzling Dell Studio XPS 8100 include a 19-in-1 card reader, a THX TruStudio PC sound, an optional DVD writer or Blue-ray drive and an option of either taking with it a Samsung 2233R2 22 inch monitor or a NVIDIA 3D Vision kit which is specially designed for home 3D viewing. More interesting is the fact that it runs under the new Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OS with a $649 price tag.
Sony Introduces VAIO Z 13.1 Inch Notebook
Apart from the acclaimed Sony VAIO F Series Notebook, Sony Company is happy to announce the introduction of the amazing Sony Vaio Z 13.1 inch Notebook which has spectacular features such as a high resolution LED backlight screen that is coupled a full 1080p HD resolution and fixed in a strong carbon-fibre aluminium chassis.
It’s quite unique in that, it’s powered by the latest Intel processor technology, a dynamic hybrid graphics system and a 512GB solid state drive (SSD). Other specifications that come along with it include an integrated wireless 3G Mobile Broadband technology from Verizon Wireless mobile Broadband, an in-built WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth capabilities, HDMI output and runs under windows 7 professional operating system. You can get it during the late spring under a price label of $1,900.
Sony VAIO F Series Notebook PC Unveiled
Sony has done it yet again by introducing the eye-catching Sony Vaio F Series Notebook that has awesome technology features that comprise of a 16.4 inch Full 1080p HD diagonal display with a 16:9 ratio, a powerful Intel core TM i7 processor, high-definition NVIDIA and GeForce graphic cards, an optional Blu-ray disc and Sony’s very own media gallery software for playing high-quality home movies.
If you would rather prefer watching all your favourite movies on bigger television screens, the Sony Vaio F series Notebook PC has an HDMI output connector that makes it compatible to other output devices. What’s more, it runs under Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Operating System.
Acer Unveils Aspire AS5740 and AS7740 Series of Notebook PCs
Acer America haven’t been left out of the technology race for it has produced the undeniable Aspire AS5740 and AS7740 Series of Notebooks that contain mind-boggling features installed in them.
These two series of Notebooks boast of having a 17.3 inch Acer CineCrystal LED-backlight TFT/LCD screen with a close-to-reality cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio. Moreover, they contain Full HD resolutions that have breath-taking quality picture images and videos encrypted in the 1080p format.
As for the AS5740 Series Notebook, it comes fully choked with a 15.6 inch Acer CineCrystal TFT/LCD screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a high HD resolution that enables all mobile user to access various web pages, documents, emails, digital media and much more, with much flexibility.
Both the AS5470 and AS7740 come with fully in tacked integrated media readers and up to 650GB space hard drives, integrated 802.11a/b/b/Draft-N Wireless, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 with a 512MB memory, [...]
