[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #510 HackFix
- From: "Mike" <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 17:31:13 -0700
MikesWhatsNews, 7, 06, 2002
in today's issue #510
HackFix Updates
TWO YEARS
2 Be A Beta Tester For Symantec
3 Disable The Security Tab In IE
4 PestPatrol Port Checker free
5 CyberMind v1.0
6 iprive Bar 1.5.p
7 Tina's FrontPage Tips ~ How To Uplink
8 CCC SoundClick MP3 Player
9 No more windows password
10 Drive Toys 1.1c
11 GDI And User Resources Explained
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This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (06/06/2002)
All Software listed Alphabetically by Company name as some
companies manufacture more then one product.
Aladdin Knowledge Systems
Esafe Desktop/Gateway/Enterprise
Last Updated June 05/2002
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 June 05/2002
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 June 06/2002
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 June 06/2002
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: June 06/2002
To update your software:
Visit:
http://www.ravantivirus.com/pages/dldupdate.php?type=3DDaily
Or
Open Rav and select Rav Update from the toolbar
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Grisoft Inc.
AVG
Last updated June 05/2002
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 May 31/2002
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 June 05/2002
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 June 06/2002
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 May 31/2002
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 June 06/2002
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 June 06/2002
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 June 04/2002
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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Be A Beta Tester For Symantec
http://et.symantec.com/en/apply.html
Symantec the makers of Norton AntiVirus are accepting
applications for Beta testing their 2003 products.
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Disable The Security Tab In IE ~ by Vic from WinTips-Tricks
You can disable the Security tab in IE.
I tested this in IE 4 to 6 and workded for all of them.
First, set your security level to how you want it, then close
IE, and go to this key in the Registry:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Control Panel
If the Internet Explorer and Control Panel keys don't exist,
then create them.
Right click the Microsoft key and create a new key named
Internet Explorer, then right click Internet Explorer and create
a new key named Control Panel.
Then, in the right hand pane for Control Panel, right click an
empty area and choose NewDword Value.
Name it Securtiy Tab.
Now double click it and enter a value of 1.
Exit the registry
Reopen IE, and click ToolsInternet Options
The Security tab should now be gone.
Vic see his WinTips-Tricks group here
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WinTips-Tricks
Lock and hide folders with maximum security and ease.
http://personal-computer-tutor.com/lh/lockhide.htm
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PestPatrol Port Checker
<http://pestpatrol.com/Support/About/About_Ports_And_Trojans.asp#po
rtchecker>
Our Free Port Checker
If you really want to check your ports for Trojan activity,
we offer a free tool for the job:
the fabulous PestPatrol Port Checker.
You may retrieve it here. Simply download and run it.
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CyberMind v1.0 ~free =A91997 CyLog Software
http://www.cylog.org/games_1.asp
A master-mind clone, that will make you stare at it for minutes!
The best looking program in the world, no kidding.
Take a look at this! Different game levels, mathematical
methods to compute combinations left, HINT if you can't
think of something, High-Scores, Timer, and one of the
coolest user interfaces you've EVER SEEN. Designed in
Adobe Photoshop, using built-in, Alien Skin and
Kai Power Tools filters.
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iprive Bar 1.5.p
http://www.iprive.com/bar/index.html
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 IE 5.0 (or Greater)
The iprive Bar is a add-on for the IE5 browser. That allows users
to always use our service to keep them safe! It is just like the
address bar (which you will still have) all you do is enter the
web address that you wish to Anonymize and presto their it is! You
don't need to remember our web address to use it! It also has
links to popular places in our site, and the added option the
search the web with our search engine partner webger.com. They
will protect your privacy while searching the net! Download it
today!
Features:
Surf anonymously using iPremier.
Search the web anonymously, with our partner webger.com, you can
Anonymize the results.
Links to our best features!
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Tina's FrontPage Tips, by Tina Clarke
How To Unlink
In FrontPage 2000, select the hyperlink and click the unlink icon.
If it is not available go to Tools | Customise in the left hand
pane choose Edit and in the right hand pane scroll
down till you find unlink.
Drag it to the menu bar above.
In FrontPage 2002 select the hyperlink, right click and choose
Hyperlink Properties, in the Hyperlink Dialog Box
click the =91Remove Link=92 button.
(There is no unlink icon in FrontPage 2002).
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
SoundClick MP3 Player
http://www.soundclick.com/software/
Windows (95,98,Me,NT,2000)
Freeware
SoundClick MP3 Player not only plays MP3s and CDs, but it also
connects to radio sites. Mix in Flash, and it's mesmerizing.
The playlist editor for this program is produced by an
Explorer-type interface that enables you to drag and drop MP3
files to the actual playlist. SoundClick MP3 Player also allows
you to import playlists created with other audio players. Editing
ID3 tags can also be done from the play list manager window.
If you need something to do while listening to your music, there
is a PacMan game available, too.
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No more windows password
A common question we see is how to get rid of the Windows
password dialog box every time you start your computer. If you're
the only user, having to press Cancel every time your computer
starts is a real pain.
Fortunately, it's easy to turn off the Windows password. Go to
Start, Settings, Control Panel and open the Passwords icon. Then
click the Change Passwords tab and click the Change Windows
Password button.
Make sure all three fields are completely blank and click the OK
button to save changes.
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Drive Toys 1.1c
http://www.freesoft97.mcmail.com/desktop.html
Not one, but two utilities.
The first, DriveMenu, sits in your System Tray (next to the clock)
allowing immediate access to all local drives and can be
configured to include quick access to drive tools (Scandisk and
Defrag) as well as access to network drives.
The second utility, DriveX, adds two new tabs to a drive's
properties dialogue to give additional information.
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GDI And User Resources Explained
http://www.forrestandassociates.co.uk/pcforrest/resources.html
If you've ever looked at your Resource Meter, as shown below,
(Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Resource Meter),
you might have asked yourself what the difference is between
System, User and GDI Resources. Before I answer that, you must
first understand what resources actually are. To most people, the
word resources probably conjures up images of hardware resources
such as RAM, or disk space, or printers, etc. While those are
certainly resources of one form or another, where Windows is
concerned System Resources has a very specific meaning: they are
the objects used by Windows and all its running programs. Objects
are simply things like windows, brushes, pens, fonts, menus, list
boxes, checkboxes, buttons, controls and files.
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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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