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ImgBurn, Free CD/DVD Burning and Backup Tool

Posted by Thomas On March - 9 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

Windows Guides’ Rating	Compatible with
4+ out of 5

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PROS: The program is simple and very easy to use. It has all the necessary functions you would expect and a few more. ImgBurn is not just for the Novice User, but also for the Experienced Tweaker.

CONS: No direct MP3 to CDA conversion

VERDICT: Get it while it’s free :)
Some day they’ll discover they can make money on it.

PRICE: Freeware

VERSION REVIEWED: 2.5

Download Link in the Article

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Microsoft Warns of Fake “Security Essentials 2010″ Anti-virus Software

Posted by Thomas On February - 26 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

Microsoft is warning users about a fake anti virus product named “Security Essentials 2010″, near identical to the naming of the company’s own protection software.

The fake software is actually the trojan Win32/Fakeinit. If a user installs the software then Fakeinit’s downloader installs a fake scanner component that monitors other processes and attempts to terminate them. In some cases, processes will be flagged as if they are infected.

The trojan also lowers a number of security settings in the registry and changes the desktop background to an unchangeable multicoloured warning: YOUR SYSTEM IS INFECTED

Please be advised and Do NOT download this software!

Advanced Defrag that Really Works

Posted by Thomas On February - 26 - 2010Comments Off

Windows Guides’ Rating	Compatible with
4+ out of 5

PROS: The program is very easy to use right out of the box. It works quickly and silently in the background without taking up too much of you CPU.

CONS: The final reports after analyzing and de-fragmenting can be long and difficult to read for novices. I would want to see more help-information being provided in click-able links throughout the reports.

VERDICT: An affordable defrag solution that actually improves your computer and registry without causing new errors.

PRICE: $34,95 per license (3 user license)

VERSION REVIEWED: 4.4.2

DOWNLOAD: http://www.advanceddefrag.com/

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Windows Media Center Customization Series

Posted by Rich On February - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

w7mc internet tv 15 Windows Media Center Customization Series If you would like to give Windows Media Center a makeover and make it more functional for your needs, this series is for you. This week I’ll cover various customization and enhancement topics for Windows Media Center. See a run down of the guides below.

Note: these guides are written for Windows Vista Media Center and Windows 7 Media Center unless otherwise noted. If you find any incompatibilities, please let me know.

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Control the CD-ROM Autorun Function (Windows NT/2000/XP)

Posted by Scragg1 On February - 9 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

This method disables automatically running CD-ROMs. If you want to disable automatically running CD-ROMs depending on the CD-ROM that you insert in the CD-ROM drive, you can press and hold down one of the SHIFT key while you insert the CD-ROM.

I have found this very useful many times, as you do not always want to auto run, especially if it’s a data cd. It gives you the opportunity to manually browse the contents of the CD without having to close any autorun window that may open on the insertion of the CD.

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Add Advanced User Account Options to the Control Panel [How To]

Posted by Stu On February - 8 - 20103 COMMENTS

OnLineIDCpl dll 02 13 Add Advanced User Account Options to the Control Panel [How To]

As the title implies, this guide is going to show you how to add Advanced Users Account options to the Control Panel.

The little hack will give you access to options otherwise hidden or awkward to get to.

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