If you are told that your PC is infected or needs a good scan when browsing the web, it is unlikely to be a warning from genuine system utility, for there are plenty of fake online scanners advertised in this way. Those online scanners find the same kit of parasites regardless of scanned machine. The reason for such a coincidence is quite clear. This is how AV 8 (AV8) promotes itself and this is the way other members of this family go. Other techniques are applied, too, but this one is considered to be the most efficient in case of AV 8.
Get rid of AV 8, where it has been downloaded via fake scanner or otherwise. This fake antivirus runs the same sort of scan as the fake online scanner related. Keylogger.iSnake.PRO is the infection mentioned in the alert by AV 8 generated after blocking certain software. Weakly protected antivirus tools are subject to such terminations. Not allowing other software running the rogue antispyware attempts to avoid its detection and containment by working system security suite. Click here to apply duly protected antivirus that can serve AV 8 removal.
Automatic removal of AV 8:
Malware is likely to be accomponied by a group of numerous relatives and assisting programs. That is why we recomend to scan computer for malware and viruses if AV 8 is your computer resident. The scan is 100% free. After the scan, you can remove AV 8 in a safe mode as fast as your PC perfomance permits. Click here to scan your computer for free and get rid of AV 8 .
If AV 8 blocks remover download:
Where AV 8 attempts to evade its removal and terminates or disallows true antispyware downloading, the problem is usually resolved when you run your OS in safe mode. To start Safe Mode session, please restart your computer and before Windows starts loading press F8 and hold it until you enter Windows Advanced Options Menu; by using your keyboard choose the following option: Safe Mode with Networking, and let Windows start in Safe Mode. Try to download the antispyware of your choice again. If AV 8 still blocks remover download – act as follows:
Step 1: click Start at the left bottom corner of your monitor
Step 2: choose Run in its menu
Step 3: type “command” in the line and click OK or press Enter
Step 4: in the window that is to appear type “notepad”
Step 5: once notepad is open, insert the following text into Notepad by copy and paste:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@=”exefile”
“Content Type”=”application/x-msdownload”
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile]
Step 6: save the resulted file as “exefix.reg” (no quotes) at the Desktop. When saving, please choose All Files at the “Save As” drop-down list. Open “exefix.reg” file (on your Desktop) and press “Yes”. After that you can download Spyware Doctor and other legitimate anti-spyware applications or remove AV 8 files and registry entries manually.
Step 7: To fix .exe files running download and run this for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Download Spyware Doctor to remove AV 8 malware
Manual removal of AV 8:
AV 8 manual removal means that you have relevant skills for managing .dll files and PC registry. After you remove AV 8 manually, we still highly recommend you due to the reasons explained above to perform free scan for malware. Follow the relevant link above to start free scan (click on “Download Spyware Doctor to remove AV 8 malware”).
Delete AV 8 files and folders:
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\Antivirus8.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\AV8\Uninstall.lnk
C:\Program Files\AV8\
C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Antivirus8.lnk
Delete AV 8 registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A88246
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinFD
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\explorer.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “AV8″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform “WinNT-A8I 23.09.2010″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\explorer.exe “Debugger” = “C:\Program Files\AV8\av8.exe -d”
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Android vs IPhone OS
Interestingly, my tech buddies and I have been having these hated debates about which phone has the best overall system. Trust me when I say I was more than surprised when most of them shouted out that the Android killed the Iphone in a footrace.
I personally believe that the Android is the new wave of technology, hence I have a Droid Eris (I love my phone). I came across this article by David Murphy that I wanted to share with you my readers.
Apple vs. Android: Which OS Outpaces the Other?
By: David Murphy
Apple has just reached its 10,000th native iPad application, doubling the size of the iPad App Store in just over six weeks. The milestone itself comes just two months after the release of the tablet device, though it's but a fraction of the total number of applications available for both Apple's iPad and iPhone: more than 200,000, as of Memorial Day last month.
As well, the company has started accepting contributions for iOS 4-compatible applications—the next iteration of the iPhone and iPad operating system is currently scheduled for a June 21 release, hitting devices but three days before the launch of Apple's newest product, the iPhone 4.
However, this call to arms comes with a catch: According to TechCrunch, developers of non-iOS-4 applications are allegedly experiencing longer approval times to get their products into Apple's App Store to begin with.
Elsewhere, Google's Android market has surged up to approximately 72,000 total applications, according to figures by AndroLib.com. There's been a steady increase of new applications as far back as the site records information, with 1,669 new apps hitting in July of 2009 compared to the 14,294 new applications arriving in May 2010.
According to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, speaking at this week's Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple receives more than 15,000 new application submissions each week. If accurate, Apple is generating roughly four times the amount of applications on a monthly basis over the competing Android platform.
Apple's also shipping more of its handheld devices, even though the sheer number of different Android-based phones on today's market trumps Apple's available iPhone offerings. According to Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Google partners are delivering approximately 65,000 new Android-based phones per day, or 5.85 million devices per quarter. Apple, by contrast, shipped 8.75 million iPhones last quarter.
Nevertheless, NPD data released in early may indicated that Android has taken second-place spot behind RIM's OS in terms of smartphone operating systems used. Apple allegedly trails seven percent behind Android at 21 percent, though Jobs disagreed with the assessment in his WWDC keynote.
"There have been a lot of stats floating around, market research, studies. Some are okay, some are questionable," said Jobs, before showcasing a new report from The Neilson Company suggesting that the iPhone is actually second-place in the U.S. smartphone market.
I personally believe that the Android is the new wave of technology, hence I have a Droid Eris (I love my phone). I came across this article by David Murphy that I wanted to share with you my readers.
Apple vs. Android: Which OS Outpaces the Other?
By: David Murphy
Apple has just reached its 10,000th native iPad application, doubling the size of the iPad App Store in just over six weeks. The milestone itself comes just two months after the release of the tablet device, though it's but a fraction of the total number of applications available for both Apple's iPad and iPhone: more than 200,000, as of Memorial Day last month.
As well, the company has started accepting contributions for iOS 4-compatible applications—the next iteration of the iPhone and iPad operating system is currently scheduled for a June 21 release, hitting devices but three days before the launch of Apple's newest product, the iPhone 4.
However, this call to arms comes with a catch: According to TechCrunch, developers of non-iOS-4 applications are allegedly experiencing longer approval times to get their products into Apple's App Store to begin with.
Elsewhere, Google's Android market has surged up to approximately 72,000 total applications, according to figures by AndroLib.com. There's been a steady increase of new applications as far back as the site records information, with 1,669 new apps hitting in July of 2009 compared to the 14,294 new applications arriving in May 2010.
According to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, speaking at this week's Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple receives more than 15,000 new application submissions each week. If accurate, Apple is generating roughly four times the amount of applications on a monthly basis over the competing Android platform.
Apple's also shipping more of its handheld devices, even though the sheer number of different Android-based phones on today's market trumps Apple's available iPhone offerings. According to Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Google partners are delivering approximately 65,000 new Android-based phones per day, or 5.85 million devices per quarter. Apple, by contrast, shipped 8.75 million iPhones last quarter.
Nevertheless, NPD data released in early may indicated that Android has taken second-place spot behind RIM's OS in terms of smartphone operating systems used. Apple allegedly trails seven percent behind Android at 21 percent, though Jobs disagreed with the assessment in his WWDC keynote.
"There have been a lot of stats floating around, market research, studies. Some are okay, some are questionable," said Jobs, before showcasing a new report from The Neilson Company suggesting that the iPhone is actually second-place in the U.S. smartphone market.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Google and Wifi
Google has apologized for collecting samples of data from open WiFi networks. The issue arose when the German Data Protection Authority (DPA) asked to audit the WiFi data obtained by the Street View cars.
In Google’s original statement on April 27, 2010, the company admitted to obtaining:
1. Photographs for Street View.
2. WiFi network information such as SSID data (your network’s name) and MAC addresses (a unique number given to your wireless router). This data is used to improve location-based services as an alternative to GPS.
3. Geometry data obtained with lasers to help improve 3D maps.
However, the company denied collecting payload data, i.e. information sent over unsecured networks, such as email content.
Following further investigation, Google discovered that payload data had been downloaded. In an updated post, Alan Eustace, Senior VP, Engineering & Research states:
It’s now clear that we have been mistakenly collecting samples of payload data from open (i.e. non-password-protected) WiFi networks, even though we never used that data in any Google products.
However, we will typically have collected only fragments of payload data because: our cars are on the move; someone would need to be using the network as a car passed by; and our in-car WiFi equipment automatically changes channels roughly five times a second. In addition, we did not collect information traveling over secure, password-protected WiFi networks.
So how did this happen? Quite simply, it was a mistake.
To rectify the situation, the company has:
* Stopped the Street View cars collecting any WiFi network data.
* Segregated the data and is working with local regulators to dispose of the information.
* Employed a third-party to review the software, the data it gathered, and whether it has been deleted.
* Started an internal review of controls and procedures.
The Irish Data Protection Authority was the first Government organization to demand the deletion of all payload data collected in the country.
It’s an embarrassing issue — especially for a company that trades on trust. Would Google have admitted the privacy breach if it weren’t for the DPA audit?
In Google’s original statement on April 27, 2010, the company admitted to obtaining:
1. Photographs for Street View.
2. WiFi network information such as SSID data (your network’s name) and MAC addresses (a unique number given to your wireless router). This data is used to improve location-based services as an alternative to GPS.
3. Geometry data obtained with lasers to help improve 3D maps.
However, the company denied collecting payload data, i.e. information sent over unsecured networks, such as email content.
Following further investigation, Google discovered that payload data had been downloaded. In an updated post, Alan Eustace, Senior VP, Engineering & Research states:
It’s now clear that we have been mistakenly collecting samples of payload data from open (i.e. non-password-protected) WiFi networks, even though we never used that data in any Google products.
However, we will typically have collected only fragments of payload data because: our cars are on the move; someone would need to be using the network as a car passed by; and our in-car WiFi equipment automatically changes channels roughly five times a second. In addition, we did not collect information traveling over secure, password-protected WiFi networks.
So how did this happen? Quite simply, it was a mistake.
To rectify the situation, the company has:
* Stopped the Street View cars collecting any WiFi network data.
* Segregated the data and is working with local regulators to dispose of the information.
* Employed a third-party to review the software, the data it gathered, and whether it has been deleted.
* Started an internal review of controls and procedures.
The Irish Data Protection Authority was the first Government organization to demand the deletion of all payload data collected in the country.
It’s an embarrassing issue — especially for a company that trades on trust. Would Google have admitted the privacy breach if it weren’t for the DPA audit?
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Useful Tools
Recently I have been coming across many useful ideas, websites and tools which I would love to share with you. One day they might come in very handy.
Websites
Design Inspiration Everything Design
Tech Republic System Admin Network
Everything Sysadmin The same says it all
Tools
Defraggler Cool Defrag tool
Accidentally deleted an important file? Lost something important when your computer crashed? No problem! Recuva recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. And it's free! Recuva, my favorite tool out there
Speccy is an advanced System Information tool for your PC. We're still bug fixing, but have just released a Public BETA version for you to download! Download Speccy
If you have any question or concerns you know where to find me!
Web Designers and Google Chrome
While doing some work today I came across a couple of interesting articles. Essentially they all gave me an idea of better ways to manage, deploy, and read your coding in general. We as web designers or web programmers(whatever suites you best :-), tend to look for easier and faster ways to code, read and program our websites in no time.
Firefox has add-on/extension called FIREBUG, which essentially allows you to read and dissect another coders code without have to go through the tedious "TOOLS> VIEW> SOURCE CODE" option in Firefox. You can download Firebug here
Finally, the article I am going to share with you, also gives us designers and programmer ultimatums on what choices to makes when it comes to easy coding and debugging. It's found on one my favorite websites out there, NETTUTS. (I encourage you to check it out, hence the link :D)
Well, here is the link. Enjoy
Great Article
Firefox has add-on/extension called FIREBUG, which essentially allows you to read and dissect another coders code without have to go through the tedious "TOOLS> VIEW> SOURCE CODE" option in Firefox. You can download Firebug here
Finally, the article I am going to share with you, also gives us designers and programmer ultimatums on what choices to makes when it comes to easy coding and debugging. It's found on one my favorite websites out there, NETTUTS. (I encourage you to check it out, hence the link :D)
Well, here is the link. Enjoy
Great Article
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Windows Log on and Log off immediately.
Today I have encountered this problem, which is a first for me. It was very interesting and I wanted to share with you what it's all about.
Problem: The PC (which runs Windows XP with SP2) starts normally. The Windows splash screen appears correctly and then the login prompt correctly loads. You can then enter your user name and password like normal, but as soon as you try to login you are IMMEDIATELY logged back out again. The desktop doesn’t even load. It moves immediately back to the login window where you can then enter your user name and password again. No matter how many times you try to login you always experience this immediate logout. Even if you try to login to the computer in safe mode you still experience the same problem. This problem is documented on Microsoft’s website, here
Solution: I’m sure this behavior can be caused by many different problems, but the most common cause is a virus. If you’re familiar with the Windows registry, this virus changes a few registry key values that makes it impossible to login to your computer. If you’re not familiar with the registry, don’t panic. I’ll post links to a few articles that very clearly explain how to fix this problem. Basically, the virus makes two very simple changes to your computer that render it useless. In order to fix the problem, you have to change these two things back to the way they were while your computer was working.
Easy Fix: The “easy” solution to this problem can be found here. In order to use this fix you have to have your Windows XP install CD. This is the CD that contains the files necessary to install the operating system on your computer. You probably have this disk stashed in a drawer somewhere. You should note that there’s a difference between the Windows XP install CD and the recovery CD that may have shipped with your computer. It’s actually possible that when you bought your computer that it didn’t actually come with a Windows XP install CD. Sometimes computer manufacturers will only ship you a recovery disk, which is altogether different. You need your Windows XP install CD so that you can run an application called the Recovery Console. The link above should provide documentation on how to use the Recovery Console. Unfortunately, this fix didn’t work for John’s computer, but it may work for yours.
Slightly Harder: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555648
Hope this helps someone in the future. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Problem: The PC (which runs Windows XP with SP2) starts normally. The Windows splash screen appears correctly and then the login prompt correctly loads. You can then enter your user name and password like normal, but as soon as you try to login you are IMMEDIATELY logged back out again. The desktop doesn’t even load. It moves immediately back to the login window where you can then enter your user name and password again. No matter how many times you try to login you always experience this immediate logout. Even if you try to login to the computer in safe mode you still experience the same problem. This problem is documented on Microsoft’s website, here
Solution: I’m sure this behavior can be caused by many different problems, but the most common cause is a virus. If you’re familiar with the Windows registry, this virus changes a few registry key values that makes it impossible to login to your computer. If you’re not familiar with the registry, don’t panic. I’ll post links to a few articles that very clearly explain how to fix this problem. Basically, the virus makes two very simple changes to your computer that render it useless. In order to fix the problem, you have to change these two things back to the way they were while your computer was working.
Easy Fix: The “easy” solution to this problem can be found here. In order to use this fix you have to have your Windows XP install CD. This is the CD that contains the files necessary to install the operating system on your computer. You probably have this disk stashed in a drawer somewhere. You should note that there’s a difference between the Windows XP install CD and the recovery CD that may have shipped with your computer. It’s actually possible that when you bought your computer that it didn’t actually come with a Windows XP install CD. Sometimes computer manufacturers will only ship you a recovery disk, which is altogether different. You need your Windows XP install CD so that you can run an application called the Recovery Console. The link above should provide documentation on how to use the Recovery Console. Unfortunately, this fix didn’t work for John’s computer, but it may work for yours.
Slightly Harder: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555648
Hope this helps someone in the future. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Web Design Updates
Well, it's been a while since I have actually touched my blog and I know, it's sad. Lately, I have been working with my brother on a couple of projects that we have been assigned to do. Or rather, we chose to do. We just embarked in a new phase of our lives.
MVizion Design Studio , my brother's new company, will be giving out all sorts of services including some of my ideas included. We are very excited about it and many have voiced their opinion about it all. We have collaboration from others around the globe, including Sint Maarten, Curacao and US. We are beginning small but look to expand in the near future.
As of for me, I'm currently working on my own website "SDNetworks" (it might change, stay tuned :), where I plan to offer tutoring on computing classes, networking, web design and also alot more. It's a work in progress so bare with me.
Well, that's it for my latest update and I hope you guys can subscribe and keep following me.
My Twitter is here. Follow!!!
I'm out. Peace!
MVizion Design Studio , my brother's new company, will be giving out all sorts of services including some of my ideas included. We are very excited about it and many have voiced their opinion about it all. We have collaboration from others around the globe, including Sint Maarten, Curacao and US. We are beginning small but look to expand in the near future.
As of for me, I'm currently working on my own website "SDNetworks" (it might change, stay tuned :), where I plan to offer tutoring on computing classes, networking, web design and also alot more. It's a work in progress so bare with me.
Well, that's it for my latest update and I hope you guys can subscribe and keep following me.
My Twitter is here. Follow!!!
I'm out. Peace!
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