[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #596 HackFix

MikesWhatsNews, 15, 11, 2002
in today's issue #596
HackFix Updates
2       KillAd
3       10. Slide Show
4       Braving the Elements game
5       Google News
6       RegScrubXP
7       IE6 Automatic Image Resizing
8 CCC   Build It: Tips and Tools to Get Started 
9       Right Click
10      WinGuard Pro Free Version 5.0
11      AutoSizer 1.4
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  HackFix updates, thanks to Christy;
staff@xxxxxxxxxxx
Http://www.hackfix.org
This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (11/14/2002)

Updates early this week due to family commitments.  All updates verified as
of 5:00pm (est).


All Software listed Alphabetically by Company name as some 
companies manufacture more then one product.


Aladdin Knowledge Systems

Esafe Desktop/Gateway/Enterprise
Last Updated Nov 13/2002
To update your software
Visit: http://www.esafe.com/esafe/downloads/virusig.asp
Or
>From the Esafe folder in your Start Menu select Download Updates
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AlWil Software

Avast Antivirus
Last Updated Nov 13/2002
To update your software:
Visit: http://www.avast.com/latest.htm
Or
Right click on the AVAST icon in the system tray, Select iAVS Update, 
AVAST will check for updates and download the appropriate files as needed.
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Command Software Systems

Command antivirus/Fprot
Last Updated Nov 07/2002
To update your software
Visit: http://www.complex.is/f-prot/Download.html (F-Prot)
http://www.commandcom.com/downloads/virus_definition_updates.html (Command)
Or
Open Command antivirus click Update Deffiles
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Computer Associates

E-Trust
Last updated Nov 14/2002
To update your software
http://support.cai.com/Download/virussig.html
Or
>From the Respective folder in your Start Menu select Autodownload

For Vet Anti virus
http://www.vet.com.au/html/software/update.html

Be sure to have your Customer ID and your registered email address 
handy for verification.

**Note**

We knew this time would come eventually, that Computer Associates would 
not continue to support/update the older program 
https://www2.my-etrust.com/services/ipe_support??
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GeCad Software

Rav (Reliable AntiVirus)
Last Updated:  Nov 14/2002
To update your software:
Visit: http://www.ravantivirus.com/pages/dldupdate.php?type=Daily
Or
Open Rav and select Rav Update from the toolbar
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Grisoft Inc.

AVG 
Last updated Nov 13/2002
To update your software
Visit: http://www.grisoft.com/html/us_updt.php
Or 
Open AVG and click Virus Database to check for updates
Or
Open AVG control centre and click Update Manager/update now

**Note:  To help speed up AVG updates you can set your program to use 
an alternate download site.  
Open AVG control centre->update manager->download from server.  The 
drop downbox should have listed www.grisoft.com (default)  and 
www.grisoft.cz. (be sure to select "apply" when done to save the changes) 
The default site is most often used so can at times become temporarily 
unavailable.  By using the secondary site (www.grisoft.cz) helps to ease 
the server and makes your update go quicker as most don't use it!
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Kaspersky

Kaspersky Anti-Virus (formerly AVP)
Last updated Nov 08/2002
To update your software
Visit: http://www.kasperskylabs.com/updates.asp
Or
Open AVP from the top toolbar click Tools-> Update virus definition
Or
>From the Kaspersky folder in your Start Menu select AVP updater


*Note*  Avp now has available a cumulative update and a 
daily update with the daily being any important items they 
feel shouldn't wait till the next cumulative update.  Our 
dates here are based on the most recent Major update.

**Note:  Improved update accessiblity.  To ease the update web traffic
Kaspersky labs has additional servers for autoupdating.  The program
defaults to use one server but can be altered to check a variety of 
servers. Select Kaspersky updater, select update via the internet to 
open the drop down box(es) select "location"  Check the box labeled 
"Use alternate locations from the list"  select next and next to update.  
This option should stay selected after the first time.  This helps 
Kaspersky lighten the load for updates and helps you obtain updates 
easier.
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Network Associates

Mcafee 
Last updated Nov 13/2002
To update your software 
For Mcafee Visit
http://www.nai.com/naicommon/download/dats/superdat.asp 
(for Virus and Engine updates)
http://www.nai.com/naicommon/download/dats/mcafee_4x.asp 
(for Just virus pattern updates)

For Drsolomn (Product no longer available for new users however 
updates still available for current users):  Go to the following 
Internet site: http://download.mcafee.com/updates/4x.asp
IMPORTANT: When you get to this site you may notice that it refers 
to VirusScan. This update is not only for VirusScan. It also works 
with Dr.Solomon's. 

Or
Open your respective software virus scan scheduler, double click 
Auto update, click Run Now to do a manual live update, or click 
Schedule to set up a timed live update.
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Norman Data Defence

Norman Virus Control
Last updated Nov 13/2002
To update your software
Visit: http://www.norman.com/downloads.shtml#definition_files_updates
Be sure to have your Valid Username and password handy for verification.
Or
>From the Norman folder in your Start Menu select Internet Update

**Note Norman Virus Control web updates are only for version prior to 
5.0.  Norman 5.0 can only be updated via the update in the program itself.

Thunderbyte Anti Virus
Current Version: This product is no longer being supported.
http://www.norman.com/tbav.shtml
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Softwin

BitDefender (Previously known as AVX - AntiVirus eXpert as of Nov 06/01)
Last Updated Nov 08/2002
To update your software
Visit: http://www.bitdefender.com/html/updates.php
Or
Open BitDefender select Protection Options->live upgrade
Or
>From the BitDefender folder in your Start Menu select Bitdefender Live
         
Press Release on the software change 
http://www.bitdefender.com/press/ref1.php
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Sophos

Sophos Anti Virus
Last IDE available Nov 14/2002
To obtain the latest IDE files
Visit: http://www.sophos.com/downloads/ide/

**Note:  Sophos does not update as other products do.  They update 
the Engine/software once a month (or so) to include all the previous 
IDE files.  New IDE files are available with new virus threats and must 
be downloaded individually until the next software update is available.  
Our update dates reflect the most recent available IDE file.
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Symantec

Nortons AntiVirus
Last updated Nov 14/2002
To update your software
Visit: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/defs.download.html select 
your language -> product from the list
Or
Open Nortons software and click the "live update" button
Or
>From the Nortons folder in your Start Menu select LiveUpdate - 
Norton Antivirus
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Trend Micro

PcCillin 
Last updated Nov 13/2002
To update your software
Visit: http://www.antivirus.com/download/pattern.asp
Be sure to have your Registration number handy for verification
Or
Open PcCillin click Update then click Update Now (or Update later 
to Schedule a timed update)
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If there is an Anti Virus program that is Not listed here that
you would like to see added to the weekly updates list Please
feel free to let us know.

Remember Your anti virus software is only as good as the user...
If you don't keep it updated it won't provide you with maximum
protection.

This weekly Update will be sent every Thursday on or after
6pm (eastern) to keep you up to date on virus pattern updates
available. Virus patterns are checked for most recent update
date as of 6pm Thursdays.

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~ Hackfix Project Staff
staff@xxxxxxxxxxx
Http://www.hackfix.org

3017 St Clair Ave #176
Burlington, Ontario
L7R 3L7

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2
 KillAd ~ freeware
http://www.iomagic.org/fsc/
As you may have noticed, many Internet sites love to open additional browser
windows (so called "popups") with advertising contents. KillAd assists you
to close all undesirable popups automagically. Being a phairly sophisticated
sophtware phull oph pheatures, it is highly customizable, small in size,
undemanding to system resources, fast, and (I hope) reliable.
Program status 

The program is freeware. Since I do not sell it I cannot guarantee your
satisfaction. 
However, I'd like to know whether you are satisfied or not.

Supported platforms 
Windows 9x, Windows NT.

Supported browsers 
Netscape Navigator 3.x-4.x, Internet Explorer 3.x-5.x, Opera 3.x. Write me
if you want your favorite browser to be included in the list. 
Please note I'm not going to install it so I'll need your help. 
If you are not good in debugging, your chances are pretty low.
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10. Slide Show ~ freeware
http://web.onetel.net.uk/~tinnes/downloads.htm
Win 9x & 2000
10. Slide Show" is a program designed to display a series of images one
after another. These images can be in a variety of formats including Bmp,
Gif and Jpeg. You can either create a slide show file before hand or you can
browse to a folder. If you select a folder then every compatible image will
be displayed. Whichever method you use to create your show you can set the
delay between images, the background colour, music, shuffle and loop. You
can also choose to stretch each image to fill the screen whilst keeping the
aspect ratio. When the show is running you can use hotkeys to skip back or
forward a frame, pause, delete or quit.
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4
Braving the Elements game ~ free
http://www.kewlbox.com/games/game.cfm?gameId=59
System Requirements:
PC-Pentium II 200, 64 MB Ram, 2 MB Graphics, Win95/98/ME/2000/XP 
You may think you have it tough, but Bob has a real adventure ahead of him. 
You must help Bob make it through the city, climbing stairs, dodging
slippery ice, and jumping from building to building. 
Watch out for the crazed crows, nutty squirrels and mad dogs! 
Online Version Available Now!
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5
Google News - beta ~ New feature
http://news.google.com/
Search and browse 4,000 continuously updated news sources  

***MfM*** I have been trying this news few for the past few days.
              It seems to work well and provides multable links to the 
articles. 
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6
RegScrubXP ~ freeware
http://home.carolina.rr.com/lexunfreeware/RegScrubXP/RegScrubXP.htm
Cleans junk out of the Windows 2000/XP system registry. 
All changes made to the registry are fully restorable to it's original
condition. 
You can make an exclusion list of registry entries that RegScrubXP will not
display as problems. 
You can sift through a list of file extensions, company names, "run upon
startup" programs, Internet Explorer history, and uninstall programs to
delete what you think is junk. 
Tweak the registry with the easy to use tweaker! 
Additional Tips & Tweaks help file with dozens of XP tweaks!  Users love it!

Click a button to download (in the background) the latest updates from the
Lexun Freeware web site! 
RegScrubXP is freeware!  Pass it around!  Give it to your friends!  Let me
know what you think of it! 
 
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7
IE6 Automatic Image Resizing

In IE 6, you can make  image which are too large for the page fit by,
enabling automatic image resizing.

With IE open, click Tools> Internet Options> and the Advanced Tab. 
Scroll down to the Multimedia heading. 
Select the 'Enable Automatic Image Resizing' check box. 
Click OK.
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'Christy's Computer Corner'
  thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org

Build It: Tips and Tools to Get Started 
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,633402,00.asp
About to build a new system? 
We've made all the mistakes already, so don't touch that screwdriver until
you read Loyd Case's guidelines on what you need before you build. 
Building your own system can be either a very satisfying experience, or a
very frustrating one. 
Whether it's fun or frustrating has more to do with what you do before you
actually start the assembly process, rather than the act of building. 
In this article, I'm going to share some tips, and show you some of the
tools we use around here for building our systems. 
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9
Right Click
Don't forget to RIGHT CLICK (press the right button on your
mouse) especially when you're using a program designed for
Windows for the first time. Not only will you be able to get
quick help on items you're
clicking on (most of the time of course), but you'll sometimes
find features that are simply not accessible any other way.

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10
WinGuard Pro Free Version 5.0 
http://www.winguardpro.com/download.htm
Security for your PC!

Compatible with Windows 95/98/Me, NT/2000 and XP

WinGuard Pro Free gives you the ability to lock down any program, window or
files on your computer with a password. It also allows you to lock down the
Desktop, My Computer Icon, Internet Access, Block people from installing
software, the Shutdown menu, Boot Keys and even block access to the entire
computer. It is fully configurable with password time delays, screen
blanking and so on. It has over 50 common build in programs like Control
Panel, Windows Explorer, Add or Remove Programs, Internet Explorer, Run, the
list is endless, and you can even add your own programs, windows and files
to the list. Best of all, WinGuard Pro Free is really easy to use, because
you have so much already built in for you, you need not do much in your
first stages. As your security needs grow, you can then start adding more
items to its list to make your PC fool proof. 
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11
AutoSizer 1.4 ~ free
http://www.southbaypc.com/AutoSizer/
Resize your programs automatically 
 
AutoSizer automatically resizes any window you specify. For instance, some
web browsers open up in a non-maximized window. Using AutoSizer, you can set
those windows to automatically maximize every time they?re opened. It
works with almost any program, including web browsers, Notepad, etc.
AutoSizer stays running in the system tray (next to the time), so it stays
out of your way while it works.
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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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