[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #709 HackFix

MikesWhatsNews, 28, 11, 2003
in today's issue #709
HackFix Updates
2       S y s A s s i s t 3.0
3       See Yourself In Print
4       Video Reviews and How-tos
5       Microsoft Product Key Manager
6       DVD Shrink 2.3 
7       Outlook Express in the Classroom
8       CCC    VAMP Media Center
9               Saving Searches On Your Desktop
10      Restore Desktop
11      Quick Lauch Bar
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This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (11/27/2003)


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 26/2003
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 25/2003
To update your software:
Visit: http://www.avast.com/i_kat_69.html
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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 Authentium Software Systems

Command antivirus
Last Updated Nov 26/2003
To update your software
Visit http://www.authentium.com/support/downloads/index.cfm
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Center for Antivirus Technologies (CAT)

Quickheal
Last Updated Nov 26/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.quickheal.com/winupg.htm
Or
Open Quickheal select Utility from the top toolbar and liveupdate. 
 Follow the onscreen prompts.  
Alternately you can select Liveupdate directly from the 
QuickHeal program menu on the startmenu.
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Frisk Software Systems

Fprot
Last Updated Nov 26/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_user/
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Computer Associates

E-Trust
Last updated Nov 27/2003
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.

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GeCad Software

Rav (Reliable AntiVirus)
Last Updated:  Nov 27/2003
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 27/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.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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H+Bedv

AntiVir
Last updated Nov 27/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html
Or
Open AntiVir, from the top toolbar select Tools->
start internet update and follow the on screen prompts.


Vexira 
Last updated Nov 27/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.centralcommand.com/updates.html
Or
Open Vexira, from the top toolbar select Tools->
start internet update and follow the on screen prompts.

Vexira Antivirus is marketed by Central Command however it is 
the same program as Antivir with only a different name.
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Kaspersky

Kaspersky Anti-Virus (formerly AVP)
Last updated Nov 21/2003 
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 26/2003
To update your software 
For Mcafee Visit
http://www.networkassociates.com/us/downloads/updates/superdat.asp
(for Virus and Engine updates)


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 26/2003
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 21/2003 
To update your software
Visit: 
http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/downloads.php?menu_id=19&s_id=3
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 27/2003
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 26/2003
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 25/2003
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

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S y s A s s i s t 3.0
http://www.geocities.com/bjb_inc/SysAssist3.html
Created by: Bryan Blake of BJB Inc.

Place shortcuts to all of your favorite programs, folders and webpages into
one compact menu on the systray.
Create an unlimited number of menus
Add as many items to your menu as you like, thousands if needed!  
Use the timer to run apps up to one week later.
Have program send a message to another computer in your network when
application has been started by the timer. 
Great for cluttered desktops!
There are periodically updates available for downloading straight from the
program, no annoying webpages to fumble through!

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3
See Yourself In Print!

http://www.customizedclassics.com/default.asp

You can buy a paperback edition of a work of classic English
literature that features YOU on the web. 
Thanks to Christy
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4
Video Reviews and How-tos
 <http://www.pcworld.com/resource/video/>
NEW! Streaming Videos
 Watch step-by-step how-to's and PC World editors' reviews:
 Our editors take a first look at new products and show you how to get
things done with your computer.
 
 ? How to Burn a DVD
<http://www.pcworld.com/resource/video/preferences.asp?vid=10> 
 ? How to Install a Recordable DVD Drive
<http://www.pcworld.com/resource/video/preferences.asp?vid=9> 
 ? How to Set Up a Wireless Network
<http://www.pcworld.com/resource/video/preferences.asp?vid=8> 
 ? How to Install a Hard Drive
<http://www.pcworld.com/resource/video/preferences.asp?vid=7> 
 ? Gadget Corner: Slick, Simple PowerPoint Remotes
<http://www.pcworld.com/resource/video/preferences.asp?vid=6>
 ? How to Set Up Multiple Monitors
<http://www.pcworld.com/resource/video/preferences.asp?vid=4> 
 ? How To Create A Panoramic Photograph
http://www.pcworld.com/resource/video/preferences.asp?vid=1

Thanks to; Foofaraw in the middle ~ Owner/Moderator of 
"My Computer Headaches" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mycomputerheadaches/. 
"What Error Messages Mean"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/what_error_messages_really_mean/

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5
Microsoft Product Key Manager
http://www.geocities.com/bjb_inc/mskeys.htm

Manage all of your Microsoft 2000 or XP Product Keys (25 char. only) 
Save as many different keys as need, print them, and even have the program
input the key for you!  
You don't even have to type it in! (Except the very first time when you
first save the key, of course) 
My coworkers an I use this program all the time to input the same OfficeXp
key into multiple computers.  It saves a lot of time!
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6
DVD Shrink 2.3  freeware 
http://www.mywebattack.com/gnomeapp.php?id=107178
Windows: 98/ME/2000/XP 
Dackup and re-author DVD movies 
DVD Shrink lets you create backup copies from any DVD. The files are saved
to your hard drive, from where you can use your DVD burning software to
create physical backup copies. The program allows you to re-author the DVD
content, you can cut sections and reduce the size of the files or eliminate
content that you do not want. In addition, it can reduce the overall size of
the DVD by using compression methods that will make the DVD fit on a
single-layer (4.7 gb) DVD, even if the original DVD was larger. DVD Shrink
comes with an easy to use interface that includes a preview of the selected
titles.
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7
Outlook Express in the Classroom
http://www.actden.com/oe/>. 
Learning to communicate through e-mail is easy. 
This friendly, step-by-step guide shows you and your students how with
Outlook Express.
"Welcome to Outlook Express in the Classroom. 
Join our green friend, @tom, and learn the ins and outs of using e-mail."
Thanks to; Spunko Vision
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mycomputerheadaches/
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8
'Christy's Computer Corner'
  thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org

VAMP Media Center  freeware
http://www.imvamp.com/

Listen to MP3s, mix and edit clips, build screen savers and wallpaper, and
enjoy online games with this program.
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9
Saving Searches On Your Desktop

Do you frequently use the Windows Find feature to search for certain types
of files? If you repeatedly search for the same file types, you may find it
helpful to save your search criteria to your desktop. When you need to
perform the search again, you can simply double-click on the shortcut and,
with no additional input, your results will appear.

Let's say that you frequently search for DOC and TXT files. To do this,
you'd usually click the Start button, select Find, and then click the Files
Or Folders command. When the Find: All Files dialog box appears, key in the
criteria for your search. For our example, just type *.doc, *.txt in the
Named text box. When you're satisfied with your search criteria, click the
Find Now button, and the results appear at the bottom of the dialog box. 

At this point, choose File | Save Search. This will create a shortcut on
your desktop named All Files.fnd (you can rename the file if you want). Now
when you double-click on the shortcut, Find automatically performs a new
search with the saved criteria.

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Restore Desktop - freeware
http://www.softwarium.com/rdwin.html
Windows 98/Me/NT 4/2000/XP installed
A Windows Context Menu addition that automatically saves and restores the
icons' positions on the Windows desktop after a resolution change.

How many times you change screen resolution and discover that your neatly
placed icons have shattered all over the screen. No more! Restore Desktop
magically restores icons' positions after display resolution changing. You
can also restore saved icons' positions manually by control-click on the
desktop.

The utility is very small, works automatically and requires no training at
all. Just install it and forget about improperly placed icons on your
Desktop.
Thanks to; Bev
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11
Mike's Friday Tip ~ Quick Lauch Bar

I put Notepad in my Quick Launch be holding the mouse button down on the
icon and dragging it into the QL bar next to the Start button.

If you get too many icons their it will have double chevrons >> to indicate
there is a pop up menu with the other icons on it.

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