Dont let Malwares FOOL YOU on April 1st.

Antivirus firms like Avast (goto http://www.avast.com/eng/about-april-1st.html) and others have already issued warning to its users to be aware of the April 1st Worm which comes in disguise tempting you to click and finally installing itself on your dear system making it paralysed in a way or other...

For more details goto http://asert.arbornetworks.com/2008/03/april-storms-day-campaign/

Be safe be guarded from these nuisanses.. Follow the tips & tools mentioned below and you will be 97% secured..!!!

Tip 1:
Update the virus database of your antivirus software to at least 31st March 2009. COMPULSORY...

 

Tip 2:
Install a good Antispyware software like Spybot [FREE], Adaware etc
If you already have a antispyware solution.. UPDATE it atleast to the above mentioned day.

Tip 3:
For complete peace of mind.. install DeepFreeze and relax.
About DeepFreeze:: Deepfreeze is a magical tool, which guarantees safety of your data even in case of the deadliest emergencies...
Once you activate Deepfreeze, any updation, changes made to the system either accidently or willingly is discarded and restored to the stage when Deepfreeze was installed.
Get the standard version from http://www.faronics.com/html/download.asp

Tip 4:
Even if you are hesitent towards the ill iffects.... Well dont connect to the internet on April 1st. 
;-)

Please go through http://techdb.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-be-100-safe-online.html for more tips on how to be safe... online.

Queries??? Shoot at me.

REMOVE Write-Protect Restriction in Pendrives & Memory Devices in JUST 6 Seconds.

Memory cards, Pendrives, External Storage drives etc.. All these has simplified our lives greatly in terms of portable storage. But there are the illeffects too.
The main unwanted illefect is "Drive is write-protected..." error.

This "Write-protected error" is caused by several ways.. Sometime intentionally (like u want to block and writing of data in the removable storage device) and sometime by its own (virus attacks, software malfunction etc).

Now if you are doomed with such an error, you didnt implement.. Then..??
Well then you are at the right place to solve the problem that too in just 6 seconds ONLY..

The tool used is a shareware named "USB Antivirus". 

 

 

The Trial version will do it all.

 
USB Antivirus as the name says is an antivirus for the Autorun Viruses which affect the memory devices most often. Along with this, it also has several other useful features like :
1. Scans harddrives and removable devices for autorun viruses.
2. Shows currently running processes.
3. Disable/enable autorun of memory devices.
4. Disable/enable usage of any USB Device.
5. Unlock processes using a memory device, which may be prohibiting the safely remove process.
6. Immunity - so as to prevent most virus infection on memory devices.
7. FixSystem - restore registry settings altered by viruses.
and
8. Disable/enable WRITE-PROTECT feature so as no viruses can copy itself to the device.
>> Download the tool from www.usbantivirus.net

After downloading the software. do follow:
Step 1.
 Install the shareware program "USB ANTIVIRUS".

Step 2.
Click on "TOOLS" button, then on the tick-box indicating "Disable writing data to the usb storage devices". The screenshot is provided below.
If the box is ticked unclick it, in order to disable the Write-protect feature.
 

 
Thats it... Its done, and now you can use ur removable device as before.


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 DISCLAIMER: 
TechDatabase bears no responsibility or any type of connection with the developer of USB Antivirus. The tool has been used just in order to simplify the task. 

Be 98% Safe, Online... An ExtensiveGuide.

VIRUSES, TROJANS, PHISHERS, DIALERS, STEALERS, SPYWARE, ADWARE, MALWARE etc etc. the list is endless which can harm your system to the core and forcing a basic computer or internet user to cloud him/herself with the nightmares of system formatting.

All these said virtual micro-organisms can be safeguarded with just a few careful tips, tricks and softwares...

Firstly Some careful advise:
1. Dont consider Antiviruses, antispywares, browsers are install-and-forget tools. They also need your attension. Update the virus database regularly if not daily.
2. If u receive any mail indicating from your Bank Account.. BE ALERT.. cross check with the bank website and check the text "We dont send emails asking for ID n Password verification...". If this text is there then DONT proceed with the mail you rreceived. That can be a fraud.
3. If u are proceeding with an online payment where u have to input your debit card or credit card details.. be alert that no keylogger is running and also that the Firewall and Antivirus/Antispyware are running.
4. DONT CLICK on ads just like that. It would trigger an malicious script.. If u find an AD interesting, search for the website address and manually type and browse the site..

Secondly Some softwares,  
These are the most tested and proved effective softwares you can use it at first thought... and most of the softwares are free or open source...

1. Firewall 
(Comodo Firewall Free, or ZoneAlarm Free Firewall)
2. Antispyware etc 
(Windows Defender or Spybot Search and Destroy or AdAware Free, all free versions)
3. AntiVirus 
(Avast HOME or AVG Free)
and
4. USB security tool/s
(USB Disk Security-PAID)


Priority 1 
Firewall.
Comodo Firewall

Comodo Internet Security offers 360° protection against internal and external threats by combining an enterprise class packet filtering firewall, and an advanced host intrusion prevention system called Defense +. CIS subscribers also receive the Remote Malware Removal, PC Tune Up and Expert Installation and Configuration services AND enjoy secure connectivity from any wireless location with the TrustConnect service. When used individually, each product delivers superior protection against its specific threat challenge. If used as a full suite of packages, they provide total security for your computer.
> Download Comodo Firewall Free from www.comodo.com
>> You can try ZoneAlarm Free from www.zonealarm.com


Priority 2 
Antispyware Tool.

  
Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove spyware of different kinds from your computer. Spyware is a relatively new kind of threat that common anti-virus applications do not cover yet. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you didn't intentionally install, if your browser crashes, or if you browser start page has changed without your knowing, you most probably have spyware. But even if you don't see anything, you may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging that is silently tracking your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile of you that will be sold to advertisement companies. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm in trying to see if something snooped into your computer, too.

Spybot-S&D can also clean usage tracks, an interesting function if you share your computer with other users and don't want them to see what you worked on. And for professional users, it allows to fix some registry inconsistencies and offers some extended reporting features.
> Download Spybot from www.safer-networking.org
>> You can try Adaware or Windows Defender from www.filehippo.com


Priority 3
Antivirus
Avast Home Edition

avast! is a package of applications that aim to protect your computer from a possible virus infection. If you use it correctly, periodically, and in coordination with other programs such as data backup utilities, it should ensure that you radically reduce the risk of your computer being infected by a virus, and thus avoid losing your private data.
> Download and register free from www.avast.com
>> You can try AVG also from www.filehippo.com


Priority 4
USB Security Tool
USB Disk Security - PAID

USB Disk Security provides 100% protection against any threats via USB drive, however, the majority of other products are unable even to guarantee 90% protection. USB Disk Security is the best USB antivirus software to permanently protect offline computer without the need for signature updates, but other antivirus software should update signature database regularly, and they cannot effectively protect offline computer.

This light and easy to use solution is 100% compatible with all software and doesn't slow down your computer at all. You pay USB Disk Security once and get it all, however, other antivirus products should be paid for updates every year.
> Download USB Disk Security trial from www.zbshareware.com
>> An free alternative is also available named USB Firewall, works the same. Get it by clicking here. 
>>>There are several other tools you can search online.. but this is the best.

I have been using these tools for the last couple of years and believe me till now i have experienced least problems.

wishing you less threats.
comments welcomed.

CAPTURE DOS SCREENSHOTS IN JUST 7 SECONDS… Finally your query gets solved..

So you have a project work at your college or any other institution/s involving JAVA, C, C++ or any other DOS oriented application.. and you are really worried about the screenshots.. well you should be.. Remember how the time you wasted in googling or ask’ing the web for a solution??

But result – ZERO.. Nothing..

Now while you are here, I have the complete solution to the screenshot query you have…

You would require an open source tool (DOSBOX). Download it by searching on your desired search engine.

After u download follow these steps..

Step 1.

Double click on DOSBOX icon (on Desktop or Start Menu) to start the application.

Once the application starts the following screen appears.

Step 2.

You would see the open dialog that a virtual Z:\ drive is accessed..

Well here u have to do the following:

Type MOUNT C C:\   , where C is the drive where your project is saved.

Refer to the image below.

Step 3.

Go to the folder where the files are located.

refer image.

Step 4. Open the file and execute the file.

Then take a screenshot of the windowed execution of your project work by pressing PRINTSCREEN button on your Keyboard.

Step 5.

Paste the copied image on PAINT.

Open PAINT by going to START > ALL PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES > PAINT.

Step 6.

Save the image with the desired name and format.

 

Its over… repeat the steps to get as many screenshots u want..

Comment on any queries..

Forgot Windows XP LOGIN Password --- Reset it in 7 Seconds...

Forgot your Windows XP Login Password??
as a result thinking of Formatting your hardDrive...!!!


Halt this formatting idea for sometime...
as TechDatabase lists THREE easy ways to RESET your LOST PASSWORD...


Finally the wait is over... Here I present not one, not two but three ways to reset your forgotten WINDOWS XP PROF. password.


The 3 options you have are:
1. LUSRMGR.MSC
2. CONTROL USERPASSWORDS2
3. NET USER ADMINISTRATOR /RANDOM

All the above will work from an user having administrator rights.

Option 1.
LUSRMGR.MSC

So here’s what u have to do..
Step 1.
Click on START and then on RUN.

Step 2.

In RUN just type LUSRMGR.MSC

Step 3.
This page shows the Local Users and Groups dialog.
Then a right mouse click on the user whose passwords is to be resetted shows up the next dialog in the next step.

Step 4.
A general info. Dialog opens. Click on PROCEED to go further.

Step 5.
In this dialog the new password is to be provided twice then click on OK…

Step 6.
Voila the password has been changed.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Option 2.

CONTROL USERPASSWORDS2


Step 1.
Click on START and then on RUN.


Step 2.
In RUN just type CONTROL USERPASSWORDS2

Step 3.
This page shows the User Accounts dialog.
Then selecting the user whose passwords is to be resetted and then clicking on RESET PASSWORD… shows up the next dialog in the next step.

Step 4.


In this dialog the new password is to be provided twice then click on OK…

Voila the password has been changed.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Option 3.

NET USER ADMINISTRATOR /RANDOM


Step 1.
Click on START and then on RUN.


Step 2.
In RUN just type CMD to open the Command Prompt.


Step 3.
This page shows the Command Prompt dialog. Type CD\ to go to the root directory.

Step 4.
Then typing NET USER ADMINISTRATOR /RANDOM shows up the next dialog in the next step.

Here is the temporary password which would enable you to login to the account to be resetted. After logging in you are free to change your password to a desired one.
That’s it…
Your password has been resetted…
Congrats..

Any comments suggestions or feedback are welcomed.