Archive for September 12th, 2010
Norton Power Eraser removes crimeware for free
Norton Power Eraser can be used as an aggressive removal tool when all other traditional methods have been used. Download it here
This 5.5 mb file can be ran standalone with no installation worries. All removal tools can cause your system to crash if an infection affects certain system files. Use all tools with caution.
Always use SuperAntispyware Portable, Malwarebytes and other removal tools to remove malware.
IT Careers 2020: Cloudy days ahead
Excellent article… a must read.
Test Your Browser’s Security
You can test your browser’s security at becheck.scanit. Remember it tests your browser. Your browser can stop responding and your antivirus may alert you.
Keep Your Computer Organized with Fluxee
Fluxee is a program that moves files to their appropriate folders based on a set of rules that you set. So if you are like me and ‘try’ to download programs and stay organized, sometimes you may need a little help. Fluxee is less than 200k and can be customized to scan folders or subfolders every few seconds – moving your downloaded files or working files to their appropriate folders.
Runscanner a comprehensive review
Several months back we featured runscanner a program that allows you to scan your computer for startup items. This software allows you to find those hidden items that startup when your computer starts. Bill Mullins recently reviewed this item and he does an excellent job with his review.
Download Free Runscanner – HijackThis On Steroids! - Bill Mullins
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Right Click Extender, add to your right-click menu
Right Click Extender adds functionality to your right clicking. How? You can add the ability to go to a command prompt as an administrator, encrypt files, hide or show folders and dozens of other options. Link
Map a drive using a batch file
You can map a network drive using a script or batch file.
Open up Notepad
Type the following in substituting computer with the computer you are connecting to. You will also substitute the folder with the folder name that is shared (only share with who you want to have access) also you can type in the password and username as necessary.
After typing this information in, Click on File and Save As. Type map.bat and select the file type as all files. Save the file where you want it. You can now add it to your startup or to a schedule you set.
net use P: \\computer\folder password /user:username
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If you want to disconnect the drive after a period of time, follow the above steps substituting -
net use P: /delete
