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Potential problem with Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748)
"Do not update this latest patch, else your computer cannot connect to internet !!!
Information on Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748) dated 8th July 2008 : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951748
On further checking, it appears to affect only those who are using ZoneAlarm firewall software in their Windows XP computer.
See "ZoneAlarm is investigating the issue with Microsoft update KB951748" at http://forums.zonelabs.com/zonelabs/board/message?board.id=cfg&message.id=52785
"For the time being we suggest you uninstall KB951748 until the issue has been resolved."
Workaround to Sudden Loss of Internet Access Problem, after installing Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748) :
http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/pressReleases/2008/LossOfInternetAccessIssue.htm
Release of Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.0
http://www.spybot.com/en/index.html
Some of the features include:
Improved Scan Speed
Reported a few weeks ago as one of the big issues users face, Spybot-S&D 1.6 integrates parts of the future 2.0 file scanning engine to speed up the on-demand scan.
Up-to-date browser support
Both immunization and the on-demand scan are able to access a dozen different browsers, which now include the latest revisions of the most popular ones, Firefox and Opera.
Easier On-Access Use
Until now, our on-access part was able to block bad entries, but at the same time, confused many novice users by asking for confirmation on changes of other monitored system entries as well. While this is a great feature for all experienced users who want full control over their systems, we decided that we need to make this easier for the average user, and integrated automated decisions based on the system entry database built through our RunAlyzer, containing more than quarter of a million decisions.
OpenSBI
Safer Networking also announces OpenSBI, our attempt at opening up the fight against malware to anyone who wants to participate. OpenSBI means we've published documentation and tools that anyone can use to create their own malware detection patterns for use with Spybot-S&D, and share those with other Spybot-S&D users.
+ Diversity - everyone can create detection templates for any software, without depending on a central authority to acknowledge its threat.
+ Neutrality - we cannot be bought to remove detections from our database, but if you do not believe us, you can simply publish your own rules against some malware.
+ Continuity - OpenSBI ensures that you'll get updates as long as someone is interested in updating the database (which does not mean we intend to do less work in adding new detections).
+ Flexibility - as a system administrator using the network edition, you can make sure that working time is not wasted by employees playing the latest Moorhuhn clone if you add your own detection for it. Keep in mind that some relaxation is said to even improve work results.
And quite a lot more bug fixes and new features, which can be found on bug tracker.
Spybot S&D Tutorial : http://www.spybot.com/en/tutorial/index.html
Spybot S&D FAQ : http://www.spybot.com/en/faq/index.html
Download Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.0 at http://www.spybot.com/en/download/index.html
Release of CCleaner 2.09 on 26th June 2008
http://www.ccleaner.com/
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware! :)
Cleans the following
CCleaner Features : http://www.ccleaner.com/features
CCleaner Screenshots : http://www.ccleaner.com/screenshots
CCleaner Reviews : http://www.ccleaner.com/reviews
CCleaner Forum : http://forum.piriform.com/
Download CCleaner at http://www.ccleaner.com/download





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