[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #490 HackFix

MikesWhatsNews, 10, 05, 2002
in today's issue #490
HackFix Updates
MSN Chat Control Has Security Problem
MailWasher
Mom's Day Fun at Kids Domain
Free Fax trial version
Computer Game Ratings
Microsoft System Information Tool
COP 2.2
Tina's FrontPage Tips
CCC  ClassRoom Windows 
Uninstall
How To Clone Over A TCP/IP Peer To Peer Connection
Device Manager Error Codes List
How BIOS Works
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Don't forget to wish MOM "Happy Mothers Day" on Sunday
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NOTE: Any time you see the "  ++ ",  it means there is more of the 
article, or story, on the linked site. Mike
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  HackFix updates, thanks to Christy;
staff@xxxxxxxxxxx
Http://www.hackfix.org

The HackFix Updates will be delayed today, so I will send them out 
tomorrow in a special MWN Hackfix
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MSN Chat Control Has Security Problem
Risk: High
http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/article/0,,10_1087191,00.html
Various Microsoft programs that have Chat Control, including
MSN Messenger, can be used by a hacker to take control of a
user's machine. 
A fix is already available, though.
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Submitted by; Pam

Alternate source;
eEye Digital Security discovered this exploit, and it is published as=
 follows: http://www.eeye.com/html/Research/Advisories/AD20020508.html 
PROTECTION
Install Microsoft patch: 
http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/Release.asp?ReleaseID=3D38790
From; Finjan Software http://www.finjan.com
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MailWasher
http://www.mailwasher.net/
 Finally the easy solution to managing your incoming emails has arrived. 
And it's free!
Introducing MailWasher, the easiest way to check and manage your 
emails before you download them. 

MailWasher is a powerful email checker with effective spam elimination. 
Discover the safe way to stop unwanted viruses and emails before 
they get to your computer. 

*** MfM*** Yes it works great.

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Mom's Day Fun at Kids Domain  
 http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/mom/
Mother's Day is coming, a time to let Mom know she's special to you. 
Make her a card, decorate your web pages or desktop, or share a fun 
book. Mothering Sunday is celebrated in the UK on the 4th Sunday of 
Lent, and Mother's Day is celebrated in the US on the second Sunday 
in May. 
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Free Fax  trial
http://www.efax.com/need/try2splash.html
You'd never believe how easy it is to send faxes anywhere in the world 
right from your computer =85 that's why we want you to try it twice for 
free. 
No charge, no forms to fill out, no hassle. 
Just follow the directions at the bottom of this page.
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Computer Game Ratings

If you have ever wondered what the various rating on the games
means, here are the guidelines.

EC: Early Childhood - 3 and older.
E: Everyone - 6 and older.
T: Teen - 13 and older. May contain violent content,
language, and suggestive themes.
M: Mature - 17 and older. High level of violence, very
strong language and sexual subject matter.
AO: Adults Only - 18 and over. Graphic depictions of sex
and violence.

When it comes to childrens games, you should review the game
yourself. Your values may differ from the the person who rated 
the game.

Some brands are known for having reliable ratings.
Ask your friends or check online rating as well.  
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Microsoft System Information Tool  ~ free
(which  ships with Windows) has an obscure but potentially very useful
 History feature. 
You can use it to review driver and device  changes 
(including first-time installs) across the life of  your system. 
To access the feature, select Start> Programs>  Accessories>
 System Tools> and choose System Information.
Or go to Start> Run> and type in ' MSinfo32.exe  '. 
Click once to expand Components in  the tree, then click on History. 
The default option is Complete  History, but you can also choose 
the Last Seven Days option.
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COP 2.2
http://www.bootdisk.com/cop.htm
COP Windows 9X Registry And System File Management Utility 

- Portable | Runs from C: or A: 
- Easy Windows based install | Works from DOS also 
- BACKS UP your Windows registry and system files 
- Has RESTORE, VERIFY, and UNDO functions 
- Includes FIX and OPTIMIZE Registry functions for Win98 
- MRCLEAN removes temporary/internet/cache files and cookies 
- Includes useful batch files to make editing system files easy 
- Easy to use DOS based menu | Fun sounds 
- Reports all actions as they happen | Gives you chance to abort 
- Windows must installed in C:\Windows for COP to work 
- FREEWARE 
Sooner or later, your Windows registry and/or system files may 
become corrupt and unrepairable. Rather than start your system 
from scratch, use COP to restore your computer. It's also nice to 
have a backup of the registry in a non-Windows folder. 
Run COP before you install any new software or tweak any system files. 
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Tina's FrontPage Tips, by Tina Clarke

End it!

Position your cursor at the text you want to highlight Press
SHIFT and END then the text is highlighted Plus if you
continue to press shift and press the down arrow key
subsequent text is also highlighted.

AccessFP - FrontPage Resource Centre
Site -  http://www.accessfp.net/
Ezine & Forums - http://anyfrontpage.com/  FREE FP E-Books
Journal - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AccessFPJournal
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'Christy's Computer Corner'
  thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org

ClassRoom Windows 
Freeware
http://www.classroomwindows.com/

ClassRoom Windows is a nice program to keep track of grades,
information and more on your students. 
Upon your first time using the program, a wizard will help you to
set it up. You can easily enter averages, grades, student
information and much more.
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Uninstall?

Most new software packages come with programs 
to uninstall the software. Before using the "Add 
and Remove" option in Windows, check to see if 
an uninstall program exists either in the software's 
created directory or on the installation disk. The 
uninstall software generally does a better job at
removal than the Windows Add/Remove option.

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How To Clone Over A TCP/IP Peer To Peer Connection

Recent Ghost versions, Symantec Ghost 6.5 Enterprise Edition and
later and Norton Ghost 2001 and later, can clone between two
computers with a TCP/IP connection. This feature works by running
Ghost's DOS executable file at each computer and transferring data
through each computer's network interface card. The TCP/IP option is
an alternative to cloning over an LPT connection or a through USB
port.

To clone over TCP/IP, first create a network boot disk. Cloning over
a TCP/IP peer-to-peer connection requires that each computer load
network drivers for running TCP/IP.  Starting each computer with the
network boot disk automatically runs TCP/IP.

Although you can create the network boot disk manually, it's easier
to use Ghost Boot Wizard. If using Ghost Boot Wizard in Norton Ghost,
create the disk automatically by choosing the option Peer-to-Peer
Network Boot Disk. If using Symantec Ghost 6.5, 7.0, or 7.5, choose
the option Network Boot Disk instead.

Ghost Boot Wizard automatically formats the floppy disk and copies
the necessary files to it such as operating system files, Ghost
files, and the DOS drivers for the network interface card.

After starting each computer from the network boot disk, run the DOS
executable file, Ghost.exe or Ghostpe.exe, at each computer and
select the TCP/IP option. Next, select Master at one computer and
Slave at the other computer. Ghost uses the computer you designate as
the Master computer to control the cloning process.

Then follow the prompts.

For detailed steps and additional information, see the document "How
to clone or save an image file over a TCP/IP peer to peer connection"
in the Ghost Knowledge Base at:

http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/vURL.cgi/ghost122

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Device Manager Error Codes List - Updated for XP Users! 
http://website.lineone.net/~phoenix_uprising/Sniper/Sniper.html
The Device Manager is a tool in Microsoft Windows for administrating 
device drivers. These drivers control how the hardware within the 
computer interactive with the computer's operating system. 
Whenever there is a problem with a device driver or physical hardware 
component, this manager will show a code with a little description. 
But due to the limited nature of this description, this is why this guide 
has been created. 
It has a list what the full code means as well as offering a solution 
to the problem. You can use the Device Manager to view device, 
change device properties, update device drives, configure driver 
settings and if necessary uninstall these device drivers. 
Also by using this guide you should be able to solve any problem 
with you computer drivers or hardware components. 
The information in this guide is for:

Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition 
Microsoft Windows 98/ 98 Second Edition 
Microsoft Windows 95/95A/95B/95C 
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server 
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server 
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Edition 
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 
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How BIOS Works -
  http://www.howstuffworks.com/bios.htm
  BIOS is the first thing you see when you turn on your computer.
  It performs the power-on self-test and boots the operating
  system. Learn all about BIOS and how you can upgrade it.
From; HowStuffWorks
http://www.howstuffworks.com
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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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