Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Friendship
The source of these images is unknown. They were in one of those forwarded emails -- you know, the type your friends are sure you will love. Well, this one I really do think is cute. Rather than forwarding it, I'll save it here and preserve a few bytes of storage space somewhere in the electronic stratosphere.
The series of images is precious and I just couldn't let it go to the wayside. As the comment that accompanied the email indicated, "Capturing these photos must have been pure joy for this photographer."
Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest, but about who came and never left your side.
The series of images is precious and I just couldn't let it go to the wayside. As the comment that accompanied the email indicated, "Capturing these photos must have been pure joy for this photographer."
Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest, but about who came and never left your side.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
CCleaner
Download: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds
There are 3 builds available. Personally, I prefer the "Slim" version.
1. Standard Build also includes the Yahoo Toolbar but that can be UNcheckmarked during the installation if you so desire.
2. Portable does NOT include the Installer
3. Slim also does NOT include the Toolbar.
Suggested Settings For CCleaner
Options > Advanced >
Options > Cookies
To retain logon cookies, review the cookies in the "Cookies to Delete" column on the left. Select any you wish to keep and click the arrow pointing to the right to add to the "Cookies to Keep" column.
Cleaner > Windows Tab
The settings shown below are based on my choices. In the event assistance is needed, I do not recommend using the Advanced section (not shown) nor checking the following:
Cleaner > Applications Tab
This is an example of a recent setting.
Registry
It is not recommended that you preform this step unless you are having problems after uninstalling a program or it is recommended at a reputable help site. Generally, registry cleaners have caused more problems than they have repaired.
The settings I have checked below should be sufficient to remove a bad uninstall. I do not recommend checking "Missing Shared DLLs" or "Unused File Extensions". They may not be used by a currently installed software but you may run into problems with a future program you attempt to run.
It is very important to back up the registry. Even though CCleaner has a registry backup, I would also suggest a manual backup. See this article on backing up the registry: Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
There are 3 builds available. Personally, I prefer the "Slim" version.
1. Standard Build also includes the Yahoo Toolbar but that can be UNcheckmarked during the installation if you so desire.
2. Portable does NOT include the Installer
3. Slim also does NOT include the Toolbar.
Suggested Settings For CCleaner
Options > Advanced >
- UNcheck "Only delete files in Windows Temp folder older than 48 hours".
- Check "Show prompt to back up Registry entries".
Options > Cookies
To retain logon cookies, review the cookies in the "Cookies to Delete" column on the left. Select any you wish to keep and click the arrow pointing to the right to add to the "Cookies to Keep" column.
Cleaner > Windows Tab
The settings shown below are based on my choices. In the event assistance is needed, I do not recommend using the Advanced section (not shown) nor checking the following:
- Windows Log Files
- Windows Error Reporting
Cleaner > Applications Tab
This is an example of a recent setting.
Registry
It is not recommended that you preform this step unless you are having problems after uninstalling a program or it is recommended at a reputable help site. Generally, registry cleaners have caused more problems than they have repaired.
The settings I have checked below should be sufficient to remove a bad uninstall. I do not recommend checking "Missing Shared DLLs" or "Unused File Extensions". They may not be used by a currently installed software but you may run into problems with a future program you attempt to run.
It is very important to back up the registry. Even though CCleaner has a registry backup, I would also suggest a manual backup. See this article on backing up the registry: Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Mrs. Claus' Cookbook
Just a tidbit based on the emails floating around with copy/pastes of the individual recipe URLs. They are from Mrs. Claus' Cookbook at the North Pole.com. Since someone put a lot of work into that site, I'd suggest visiting there directly. There's lots of fun things for the family at the North Pole.
For the recipes at the North Pole, follow the links below to the various kitchen categories.
For the recipes at the North Pole, follow the links below to the various kitchen categories.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Zune 3.0 Upgrade is Live!
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Microsoft Software License Terms - Malicious Software Removal Tool
Copy/paste from Windows Update:
MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS
MICROSOFT WINDOWS MALICIOUS SOFTWARE REMOVAL TOOL
These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (or based on where you live, one of its affiliates) and you. Please read them. They apply to the software named above, which includes the media on which you received it, if any. The terms also apply to any Microsoft
* updates,
* supplements,
* Internet-based services, and
* support services
for this software, unless other terms accompany those items. If so, those terms apply.
By using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the software.
As described below, using some features also operates as your consent to the transmission of certain standard computer information for Internet-based services.
If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. You may execute any number of copies of the software on your devices running validly licensed copies of Microsoft operating system software (editions and versions specified at www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830).
2. INTERNET-BASED SERVICES. Microsoft provides Internet-based services with the software. It may change or cancel them at any time.
Consent for Internet-Based Services. The software feature described below connects to Microsoft or service provider computer systems over the Internet. In some cases, you will not receive a separate notice when they connect. You may switch off this feature or not use it. For more information about this feature, see www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830. By using this feature, you consent to the transmission of this information. Microsoft does not use the information to identify or contact you.
Computer Information. The following feature uses Internet protocols, which send to the appropriate systems computer information, such as your Internet protocol address, the type of operating system, browser and name and version of the software you are using, and the language code of the device where you installed the software. Microsoft uses this information to make the Internet-based service available to you.
* Malicious Software Removal. Before execution of the software, the software will check for and remove certain malicious software (“Malware”) from your device, which is listed and periodically updated by family at www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830. When the software checks your device for Malware, a report will be sent to Microsoft about any Malware detected, specific information relating to the detection, errors that occurred while the software was checking for Malware, and other information about your device that will help us improve this and other Microsoft products and services. No information included in these reports will be used to identify or contact you. You may disable the software’s reporting functionality by following the instructions found at www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830. For more information, read the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool privacy statement at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=113995.
3. SCOPE OF LICENSE. The software is licensed, not sold. This agreement only gives you some rights to use the software. Microsoft reserves all other rights. Unless applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you may use the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement. In doing so, you must comply with any technical limitations in the software that only allow you to use it in certain ways. You may not
* work around any technical limitations in the software;
* reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software, except and only to the extent that applicable law expressly permits, despite this limitation;
* make more copies of the software than specified in this agreement or allowed by applicable law, despite this limitation;
* publish the software for others to copy;
* rent, lease or lend the software;
* transfer the software or this agreement to any third party; or
* use the software for commercial software hosting services.
4. BACKUP COPY. You may make one backup copy of the software. You may use it only to reinstall the software.
5. DOCUMENTATION. Any person that has valid access to your computer or internal network may copy and use the documentation for your internal, reference purposes.
6. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. The software is subject to United States export laws and regulations. You must comply with all domestic and international export laws and regulations that apply to the software. These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users and end use. For additional information, see www.microsoft.com/exporting.
7. SUPPORT SERVICES. Because this software is “as is,” we may not provide support services for it.
8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement, and the terms for supplements, updates, Internet-based services and support services that you use, are the entire agreement for the software and support services.
9. APPLICABLE LAW.
a. United States. If you acquired the software in the United States, Washington state law governs the interpretation of this agreement and applies to claims for breach of it, regardless of conflict of laws principles. The laws of the state where you live govern all other claims, including claims under state consumer protection laws, unfair competition laws, and in tort.
b. Outside the United States. If you acquired the software in any other country, the laws of that country apply.
10. LEGAL EFFECT. This agreement describes certain legal rights. You may have other rights under the laws of your country. You may also have rights with respect to the party from whom you acquired the software. This agreement does not change your rights under the laws of your country if the laws of your country do not permit it to do so.
11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. The software is licensed “as-is.” You bear the risk of using it. Microsoft gives no express warranties, guarantees or conditions. You may have additional consumer rights under your local laws which this agreement cannot change. To the extent permitted under your local laws, Microsoft excludes the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
12. LIMITATION ON AND EXCLUSION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES. You can recover from Microsoft and its suppliers only direct damages up to U.S. $5.00. You cannot recover any other damages, including consequential, lost profits, special, indirect or incidental damages.
This limitation applies to
* anything related to the software, services, content (including code) on third party Internet sites, or third party programs; and
* claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty, guarantee or condition, strict liability, negligence, or other tort to the extent permitted by applicable law.
It also applies even if Microsoft knew or should have known about the possibility of the damages. The above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you because your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or other damages.
MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS
MICROSOFT WINDOWS MALICIOUS SOFTWARE REMOVAL TOOL
These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (or based on where you live, one of its affiliates) and you. Please read them. They apply to the software named above, which includes the media on which you received it, if any. The terms also apply to any Microsoft
* updates,
* supplements,
* Internet-based services, and
* support services
for this software, unless other terms accompany those items. If so, those terms apply.
By using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the software.
As described below, using some features also operates as your consent to the transmission of certain standard computer information for Internet-based services.
If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. You may execute any number of copies of the software on your devices running validly licensed copies of Microsoft operating system software (editions and versions specified at www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830).
2. INTERNET-BASED SERVICES. Microsoft provides Internet-based services with the software. It may change or cancel them at any time.
Consent for Internet-Based Services. The software feature described below connects to Microsoft or service provider computer systems over the Internet. In some cases, you will not receive a separate notice when they connect. You may switch off this feature or not use it. For more information about this feature, see www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830. By using this feature, you consent to the transmission of this information. Microsoft does not use the information to identify or contact you.
Computer Information. The following feature uses Internet protocols, which send to the appropriate systems computer information, such as your Internet protocol address, the type of operating system, browser and name and version of the software you are using, and the language code of the device where you installed the software. Microsoft uses this information to make the Internet-based service available to you.
* Malicious Software Removal. Before execution of the software, the software will check for and remove certain malicious software (“Malware”) from your device, which is listed and periodically updated by family at www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830. When the software checks your device for Malware, a report will be sent to Microsoft about any Malware detected, specific information relating to the detection, errors that occurred while the software was checking for Malware, and other information about your device that will help us improve this and other Microsoft products and services. No information included in these reports will be used to identify or contact you. You may disable the software’s reporting functionality by following the instructions found at www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830. For more information, read the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool privacy statement at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=113995.
3. SCOPE OF LICENSE. The software is licensed, not sold. This agreement only gives you some rights to use the software. Microsoft reserves all other rights. Unless applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you may use the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement. In doing so, you must comply with any technical limitations in the software that only allow you to use it in certain ways. You may not
* work around any technical limitations in the software;
* reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software, except and only to the extent that applicable law expressly permits, despite this limitation;
* make more copies of the software than specified in this agreement or allowed by applicable law, despite this limitation;
* publish the software for others to copy;
* rent, lease or lend the software;
* transfer the software or this agreement to any third party; or
* use the software for commercial software hosting services.
4. BACKUP COPY. You may make one backup copy of the software. You may use it only to reinstall the software.
5. DOCUMENTATION. Any person that has valid access to your computer or internal network may copy and use the documentation for your internal, reference purposes.
6. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. The software is subject to United States export laws and regulations. You must comply with all domestic and international export laws and regulations that apply to the software. These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users and end use. For additional information, see www.microsoft.com/exporting.
7. SUPPORT SERVICES. Because this software is “as is,” we may not provide support services for it.
8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement, and the terms for supplements, updates, Internet-based services and support services that you use, are the entire agreement for the software and support services.
9. APPLICABLE LAW.
a. United States. If you acquired the software in the United States, Washington state law governs the interpretation of this agreement and applies to claims for breach of it, regardless of conflict of laws principles. The laws of the state where you live govern all other claims, including claims under state consumer protection laws, unfair competition laws, and in tort.
b. Outside the United States. If you acquired the software in any other country, the laws of that country apply.
10. LEGAL EFFECT. This agreement describes certain legal rights. You may have other rights under the laws of your country. You may also have rights with respect to the party from whom you acquired the software. This agreement does not change your rights under the laws of your country if the laws of your country do not permit it to do so.
11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. The software is licensed “as-is.” You bear the risk of using it. Microsoft gives no express warranties, guarantees or conditions. You may have additional consumer rights under your local laws which this agreement cannot change. To the extent permitted under your local laws, Microsoft excludes the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
12. LIMITATION ON AND EXCLUSION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES. You can recover from Microsoft and its suppliers only direct damages up to U.S. $5.00. You cannot recover any other damages, including consequential, lost profits, special, indirect or incidental damages.
This limitation applies to
* anything related to the software, services, content (including code) on third party Internet sites, or third party programs; and
* claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty, guarantee or condition, strict liability, negligence, or other tort to the extent permitted by applicable law.
It also applies even if Microsoft knew or should have known about the possibility of the damages. The above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you because your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or other damages.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Comodo BOClean Detection of Ask
From http://www.comodo.com/boclean/trolist.html
Contact Support: support@nsclean.com
Contact Support: support@nsclean.comYou are here : Comodo NSClean > Current Covered Malware
FILEDATE: 2008-06-01 11:30:44 (UTC)CURRENT VERSION OF COMODO BOCLEAN IS 4.26
40275. RSK-ASKJEEVES
40276. RSK-ASKJEEVES.B
40277. RSK-ASKJEEVES.B.001
Update 02June08: Detection of IAC as a risk still included in Comodo BOClean!
Also added the MYSEARCH entries that I forgot to copy yesterday.
FILEDATE: 2008-06-02 12:45:49 (UTC)
CURRENT VERSION OF COMODO BOCLEAN IS 4.26
1649. ASKJEEVES
29448. MYSEARCH
29449. MYSEARCH2
29450. MYSEARCH3
29451. MYSEARCH4
29452. MYSEARCH5
29453. MYSEARCH6
29454. MYSEARCH7
29455. MYSEARCH8
40324. RSK-ASKJEEVES
40325. RSK-ASKJEEVES.B
40326. RSK-ASKJEEVES.B.001
41420. RSK-MYSEARCH
41421. RSK-MYSEARCH.A
41422. RSK-MYSEARCH.F
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