Troubles With Your PC? ASK Isaac

Thursday, December 20, 2007

A virus has been spreading around and it cannot be detected by most commercial Antivirus such as Symantec, Eset Nod32 and Kaspersky.

Virus Information

Recycled --> Info.exe

How it propagates ?

When the user double clicks the infected drive, Info.exe in the recycled folder will be run via autorun.

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File System Modifications

- %Windir%\Config\Svchost.exe (Virus.Win32.AutoRun.aim)
- %Windir%\Config\System.exe (Virus.Win32.AutoRun.aim)
- %Windir%\System.exe

Recycled & Autorun.inf created in every active drive.

Symptoms

- Unable to view "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)"
- Probably transmits data over the network

Removal Instructions

1) Enter Task Manager, End process: System.exe
2) Download 7-zip from www.7-zip.org
3) Use 7-Zip to browse infected files in stated locations and delete them
4) Turn off System Restore
5) Run Virus Scan and remove all virus found

Alternative Removal Instruction (Advanced Users)

1) Enter Task Manager, End process: System.exe
2) Go to run, type Cmd
3) Type attrib -s -h C:\*.*
4) Delete Infected files in stated locations
5) Turn off System Restore
6) Run Virus Scan and remove all virus found
7) Run cmd and type attrib +s +h C:\*.*

@ ITSecure 2:36 PM

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Interface	USB1.1/Hi-Speed USB 2.0*1
Power supply voltage	Powered through USB port
Exterior dimensions	Approx.60.0mm(L)×20.0mm(W)×8.5mm(T) (including cap)
Weight	Approx.9g (main unit only)
Operating Environment	Operating temperature : 0-50°C Storage temperature : -20-65°C Operating and Storage humidity : 20-95%RH (no condensation)
Compatible Devices	Computers with USB Interface (A type) and operation has been confirmed in the following operating environments. · Windows® 2000 Professional · Windows® XP Professional · Windows® XP Home Edition · Windows Vista® Ultimate Operating System · Windows Vista® Enterprise Operating System · Windows Vista® Business Operating System · Windows Vista® Home Premium OS · Windows Vista® Home Basic Operating System · Mac OS 10.0.2 or later

Capacity	1GB
Usable memory capacity	Approx. 952MB

CHRISTMAS OFFER - $18^*

* 7 days - 1 to 1 Exchange if faulty
^ Price may Vary according to Demand and Supply

http://www.toshiba.co.jp/p-media/english/usb/trans-m/u2j-spec.htm

@ ITSecure 11:27 PM

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Have You encountered a Situation Where Your Removable Drive Cannot Open after a Virus Attack? Today, you will learn how to SAVE YOUR REMOVABLE DRIVE

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Step 1

Scan Your Removable Drive to remove Existing Viruses

Step 2

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Go to My Computer >>> Tools >>> Folder Options

Step 3

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Show Hidden Files and Folders
Untick "Hide protected operating system files"

Step 4

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Type the Drive letter of the Removable Drive in the Address Bar

Step 5
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Delete ALL Hidden Files & Autorun.inf

* After Step 1 - 5, Safely Remove your Removable Drive and Replug it into your computer

@ ITSecure 10:21 AM

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Have you ever felt like SMASHING your computer??? It HANGS or takes eternity to load???

You really need to do something about it !!! Do not smash your computer or your $$$ will FLY.

Tips to enable a FAST and STABLE Computer

- Disable unused start up items
* Go to Start > Run > Type: Msconfig > Startup

- Clean Temporary Files (Download CCleaner HERE)

- Tweak your System (Download Iobit Advanced WindowsCare HERE)

- Run Registry Scan (Download Eusing Registry Cleaner HERE)

- Turn off System Restore to reset system restore points
* Right Click "My Computer" > Properties > System Restore > Turn Off System Restore

- De-Fragment your computer (Download Iobit Smart Defrag HERE)

@ ITSecure 9:29 AM

Monday, December 10, 2007

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