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Software tips & tricks
- Thread starter ekwikum
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Repair Windows System Files 98/2000/XP/Vista
If you have had a virus/trojan infection or your PC
is having general issues you can run system file checker.
You will need a windows SP2/SP3 cd or Vista dvd.
Place your Windows disk in the drive.
open a command prompt.
type in sfc /scannow (there is a space between sfc and /)
windows will check for the integrity of Microsoft
system files.
If you have had a virus/trojan infection or your PC
is having general issues you can run system file checker.You will need a windows SP2/SP3 cd or Vista dvd.
Place your Windows disk in the drive.
open a command prompt.
type in sfc /scannow (there is a space between sfc and /)
windows will check for the integrity of Microsoft
system files.
USB Locker
USB Locker is comprehensive, free and simple solution to manage access to your remote USB devices. USB Locker is designed to automatically assign write protection, denying program execution or completely disable access to USB external drives.
USB Locker
USB Locker is comprehensive, free and simple solution to manage access to your remote USB devices. USB Locker is designed to automatically assign write protection, denying program execution or completely disable access to USB external drives.
USB Locker
Antivirus
The following are free Antivirus programs that are commonly recommended. All three have realtime scanning features. Remember to only choose ONE Antivirus program to be running all the time.
AVG 8 Free - probably the most well known free Antivirus and it's a decent alternative to the paid stuff.
Antivir Personal - Another decent free AV. Has higher detection rates than AVG although there is a nag screen that pops up everytime it updates.
Avast Home Edition Yet another AV. I haven't used it myself but many people recommend it.
The following are free Antivirus programs that are commonly recommended. All three have realtime scanning features. Remember to only choose ONE Antivirus program to be running all the time.
AVG 8 Free - probably the most well known free Antivirus and it's a decent alternative to the paid stuff.
Antivir Personal - Another decent free AV. Has higher detection rates than AVG although there is a nag screen that pops up everytime it updates.
Avast Home Edition Yet another AV. I haven't used it myself but many people recommend it.
Antispyware/malware
These are standalone scanners that can be run manually.
Malwarebytes Anti-malware - MBAM is a great tool for detecting and removing some pretty stubborn infections.
SUPERAntiSpyware Free - Another good free AS scanner
These are standalone scanners that can be run manually.
Malwarebytes Anti-malware - MBAM is a great tool for detecting and removing some pretty stubborn infections.
SUPERAntiSpyware Free - Another good free AS scanner
Firewall
Comodo Firewall - If you find Windows firewall to not meet your needs, this free alternative is certainly more powerful and configurable... to the extent that it can be annoying in the beggining. Remember to only have on firewall running at one time.
Comodo Firewall - If you find Windows firewall to not meet your needs, this free alternative is certainly more powerful and configurable... to the extent that it can be annoying in the beggining. Remember to only have on firewall running at one time.
Instant Messaging
Pidgin - Open source IM program that supports a ton of protocols. Even if you just use AIM I would consider switching. Pidgin has no adds, no bundled software, has a cleaner and lighter interface than AIM 6.
Miranda - This ultra light and versatile IM program is highly customizable and is a good alternative for those who don't like pidgin.
Pidgin - Open source IM program that supports a ton of protocols. Even if you just use AIM I would consider switching. Pidgin has no adds, no bundled software, has a cleaner and lighter interface than AIM 6.
Miranda - This ultra light and versatile IM program is highly customizable and is a good alternative for those who don't like pidgin.
Browsers
Mozilla Firefox - Obviously. Most people have already heard of this one, but it's important to list it here.
Apple Safari
Opera
These are all arguably better and safer than Internet Explorer.
Mozilla Firefox - Obviously. Most people have already heard of this one, but it's important to list it here.
Apple Safari
Opera
These are all arguably better and safer than Internet Explorer.
Assorted Software
Quicktime Alternative - Quicktime is awful software in my opinion. Quicktime Alternative is just as it sounds, an alternative.
Virtualbox - Free virtualization software (like VMware or Virtual PC). It's not as full featured as VMware but it gets the job done easily. If your looking to get started with running a virtual machine try Virtualbox. It might suit your needs while costing you nothing.
Foxit Reader - Adobe Reader is another piece of software that I despise. This light and free PDF reader gets the job done with none of the BS that comes along with adobe reader.
ATF Cleaner - Simple temp file cleaner that requires no installation.
Rocketdock - Want a cool dock menu like OS X has? Here you go! Fully customizable and many skins available.
Quicktime Alternative - Quicktime is awful software in my opinion. Quicktime Alternative is just as it sounds, an alternative.
Virtualbox - Free virtualization software (like VMware or Virtual PC). It's not as full featured as VMware but it gets the job done easily. If your looking to get started with running a virtual machine try Virtualbox. It might suit your needs while costing you nothing.
Foxit Reader - Adobe Reader is another piece of software that I despise. This light and free PDF reader gets the job done with none of the BS that comes along with adobe reader.
ATF Cleaner - Simple temp file cleaner that requires no installation.
Rocketdock - Want a cool dock menu like OS X has? Here you go! Fully customizable and many skins available.
