This security update resolves several privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution on affected systems…This security update is rated Critical for all supported editions of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, and Moderate for all supported editions of Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.
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IE7 Security Fix, Firefox 3.0.5
Microsoft will release a patch for the latest Internet Explorer security issue tomorrow according to Yahoo.
Firefox 3.0.5 has hit the mirrors and should be official any time now.
Hit the Firefox home page for the “official” release or see Major Geeks if you want it now.
Time To Run Windows Update
Updates available for XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8…
Pushing the Limits of Windows: Virtual Memory
Removing XP Antispyware 2009
I am now cleaning my 8th PC of this nasty little virus for folks. For those who have not run into this thing just Google it. My observations based on these 8 removals:
1 – All 8 machines were running XP.
2 – 6 of the 8 machines were still on SP2.
3 – 7 of the 8 machines had an EXPIRED AV program.
4 – None of the 8 computers had an image (Acronis/Ghost/etc.) to restore from.
BleepingComputer has a decent guide on how to remove this:
How to remove XP Antispyware 2009
BUT, I have some tips to improve on the above guide instructions. This is the only method I have found to remove everything.
1 – The first and most important thing. If you entered your credit card info in one of the pop-ups, call your credit card company immediately!
2 – As per the above instructions download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. Then go here and download SmitFraudFix and print the instructions.
2 – Disconnect the target machine from the internet and install Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. Reboot into Safe Mode and run a FULL SCAN ON ALL DRIVES. Quarantine and then remove the files it finds, then reboot.
3 – Install and the run SmitFraudFix as per the instructions.
4 – Connect the target machine back to the net and update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. Reboot into safe mode and do step 2 again.
That should do it.
Now, PLEASE, download and install an AV program and run a complete scan. Then fully update Windows.
Time To Run Windows Update
Updates available for 2k, XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, Office 2K3 & 2K7, etc…
Windows 7 Coverage
Windows 7 is being discussed in depth at PDC 2008. Paul Thurrott is there:
Paul Thurrott: Windows 7 Preview Part 1: Let’s Just Pretend Vista Never Happened, Shall We?, and, Part 2: Desktop Enhancements
Also check out the new/revised Windows Team Blog.
FREE Crossover Software!
How to Get the Free Software
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, any one visiting the CodeWeavers’ Web site (www.codeweavers.com) will be given a deal code that will entitle them to one free copy of CodeWeavers’ award-winning CrossOver software. Each copy comes complete with support.
Their products are (for those who don’t know):
CrossOver Linux
CrossOver Games
CrossOver Mac
More info here.
Windows 7 Looking Like a June 2009 Delivery
Publicly, Microsoft has said Windows 7, the successor operating system to the firm’s much maligned Windows Vista, will not ship until early 2010, but its internal calendar has June 3, 2009 as the planned release date, InternetNews.com has learned.
Windows 7 Looking Like a June 2009 Delivery
Wow. I mean……….WOW. We pretty much knew that Windows 7 would be “Vista Re-loaded” but this, if true, would confirm that. Is Microsoft right on this? Is Vista’s name so tarnished that it’s necessary? Glad you stuck with XP? Upset you spent $ on Vista now? I would like to hear your thoughts.
Time To Run Windows Update
There is one update for 2K, XP, Vista, 2K8. It is KB958644.
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.