[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #468

["Mike" <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>]

MikesWhatsNews, 10, 04, 2002
in today's issue #468
More Readers Tips
ICQ Rescue
DTLK's Printable Crafts For Kids
How Magna Doodle Works
New Win-NT, 2K, XP Security Holes
Theft of Data, Viruses Rank High in Cybersecurity
Update the \%systemroot%\repair in Win XP
Button War
CCC     SigChanger  
          Moving a Window
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More Readers Tips
Hi Mike, Windows key and D works too.  It's a toggle. 
Whatever you minimized with it will restore when you do it again.
Submitted by; Pam

For more KB shortcuts go to;
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=3D/TechNet/prodte=
chnol/win98/reskit/part7/wrkappg.asp>
This appendix summarizes the shortcuts that are built into Microsoft=
 Windows 98 for using the keyboard and mouse to accomplish common actions=
 quickly. 
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ICQ Rescue  free
<http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,20400,tk,hsx,00.asp=
>
When you have to reinstall your ICQ program, you shouldn't have to 
leave the names of your ICQ contact list buddies behind, or go through 
the time-consuming process of reentering each of their names. ICQ 
Rescue 2000 helps you create a backup of your ICQ contact list. You 
can also save your ICQ bookmarks and message history. 

From; PC World's Hot Shareware Newsletter         
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads 
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DTLK's Printable Crafts For Kids

http://www.dltk-kids.com/

Not only can you keep the kids busy with this fun site, but you
can also prepare for upcoming holidays, special events, etc. with
more crafty ideas than you'll be able to use. The DTLK's
Printable Crafts For Kids site is not only easy to use, but it
also makes crafting easy, with lists of necessary items, and
bulleted steps for easy-to-follow directions.
Submitted by; Christy
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How Magna Doodle Works -
  http://www.howstuffworks.com/magna-doodle.htm
  The Magna Doodle... For kids, it's a cool toy. For parents, it's
  art without the mess. For adults it is a tribute to the beauty
  of physics. Discover the science behind the Doodle.
From; What's New at HowStuffWorks!
http://www.howstuffworks.com
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New Win-NT, 2K, XP security holes 
By Thomas C Greene in Washington
<http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/24743.html>
First up, the MUP (Multiple UNC Provider) in Windows NT, 2K and XP contains=
 an unchecked buffer which can be exploited to escalate user privileges,=
 making it possible for an attacker to run arbitrary code at the OS level. 

UNC refers to the Universal Naming Convention, with which shares are=
 identified. MUP is a Windows service which locates UNC resources. In this=
 case, MUP file requests are stored in two buffers. The first is checked=
 properly, but "MUP stores a second copy of the file request when it sends=
 this request to a redirector," MS says. The second buffer is not=
 adequately checked, and is therefore susceptible to a buffer overflow=
 attack. 
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Submitted by; Christy
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Theft of data, viruses rank high in cybersecurity
<http://digitalmass.boston.com/news/2002/04/08/cyber_security.html>
U.S. companies and government agencies report losing more money 
from theft of proprietary information than any other type of 
attack on their computer system, according to a new study. 
Digitalmass.com, 04/08/02.

From; Network World
NW Security and Bug Patch Alert 
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Q. How can I update the \%systemroot%\repair folder under Windows XP 
and Windows 2000?

A. Microsoft has removed the Rdisk utility from XP and Win2K, thereby 
eliminating your ability to create an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) for 
recovering the OS in case of a system crash. As part of the emergency 
repair process, the OS would update the \%systemroot%\repair folder, 
which contains backups of core registry values. To update the 
\%systemroot%\repair folder in XP and Win2K, you must back up the 
necessary system-state files and ensure that you've selected the proper 
system state during the backup.

I've created a script that starts the backup application, selects the 
current system state, and stops the backup process. This series of 
steps updates the repair folder, and the backup comes in handy when you 
need to restore a system to a specific system state. You might need to 
edit some of the sleep times in the script if you experience problems 
when you run it (e.g., your machine is slow and doesn't finish a 
certain task before the script attempts the next step). Also, the 
script assumes that File is the default backup media.

I provide this script as-is--I can't provide technical assistance for 
tweaking the settings for your environment. I recommend that only 
advanced users apply this script. 

   Rem RDISK.VBS
   Rem Update %systemroot%\Repair folder 
   Rem Copyright 2002 John Savill, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
   Rem This script may be distributed freely but must not be edited  
   Rem including this notice

   set WshShell =3D CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

   dim deleteFile, filesys, fileToDelete
   set filesys =3D CreateObject ("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
   fileToDelete=3D WshShell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%systemroot%") & 
   "\temp\backup.bkf"

   Wshshell.Run "%systemroot%\system32\ntbackup.exe"
   WScript.Sleep 5000
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "%B"
   WScript.Sleep 500
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "%N"
   WScript.Sleep 200
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "%S"
   WScript.Sleep 200
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "%N"   
   WScript.Sleep 200
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "%W"
   WScript.Sleep 2000
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "{%}systemroot{%}\temp\backup.bkf{ENTER}"
   WScript.Sleep 200
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "%N"
   WScript.Sleep 500
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "{ENTER}"
   WScript.Sleep 15000
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "%{F4}"
   WScript.Sleep 500
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "%Y"
   WScript.Sleep 15000
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "%C"
   WScript.Sleep 500
   Wshshell.Sendkeys "%{F4}"

   set deleteFile =3D filesys.GetFile(fileToDelete)
   deleteFile.Delete

I have tested this script on XP. Don't press any keys or select other 
windows while the script is running. Otherwise, you'll end up sending 
the keystrokes in the script to the currently selected application.
 Copyright 2002 John Savill, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
From; Windows XP and 2000 Tips & Tricks UPDATE
 <http://www.windows2000faq.com> 
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 Button War 
http://www.fantastica.com/digilex/button.html
Where there is work, there has to be play. 
That's where Button war comes in. 
Button War is a strategy game in which you play against a friend or your=
 computer to score the most points by clicking on squares. 
If you get two diagonally adjoining squares, you get two points for each=
 touching corner. 
For each flat side, you get four points. 
You can set the skill level of your computer opponent and choose board=
 layout options to increase the difficulty of scoring. 
Button War is an easy to play, yet complicated, freeware game. 
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Christies Computer Corner thanks to Christy;
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/1stPicksoftware>

SigChanger 
Freeware 
http://www.phranc.nl/sigchanger/index_e.html

SigChanger hides out in the system tray, allowing users to make
use of a "signature" in their e-mail whenever they need it.  The
program is configurable and comes with 101 witty sayings. You may
alter the sayings, as well as add your own expressions.  During
the installation of SigChanger, a textfile with 101 sayings is
automatically installed, ready for use in your signatures. If you
want more quotes, look at the download section.


Available for many different languages.    
This application may not work with all Email programs.

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Moving A Window

If you ever find a window open at the top of the screen and you
can=92t drag the window down, there is a solution.  Just click
your mouse anywhere on the screen and press Alt + Spacebar.  When
the small menu appears, select the Move option, then use the
arrow keys to move the window where you want.  Press enter when
finished.

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Antivirus software is a good choice to scan your system for possible 
viruses, however no virus scanner is 100% effective as manufactures
cannot keep up with the rapid change of viruses that happens daily.
Be sure to update yours regularly.
http://www.hackfix.org/software/antivirus.html
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