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- Tech Shakedown #3: McAfee's 'Block/Allow this change' dialog is a useless warning
- Tech Shakedown #3: McAfee's 'Block/Allow this change' dialog is a useless warningsvchost is the generic host processDavid,See the KB article below:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314056SVCHOST.EXE can be used by any application you install to run a dll based service. To see specifically which application is running under the process in question, go to...
- Tags: Tools & Techniques, Firewalls, PRODUCTIVITY, Network security, svchost, software, McAfee Inc., firewall, computer
- Discussion threads 2007-08-01
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- Fixing Windows Vista, Part 4: Get smart about services
- In the three previous installments of this series, I discussed ways to improve the performance of Windows Vista by changing some settings especially those installed by an OEM PC maker. If you need to catch up, go read Part 1 the pros and cons of a clean install, Part 2...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Service, Superfetch, Trade-off, Windows Search, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott
- Blog posts 2008-05-19
- Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting Tools
- Do you think Windows Vista is slow, crash-prone, or unreliable? Join the crowd. Over the past year, reviews of Windows Vista by mainstream media outlets, the technical press, bloggers, and ordinary users have been, for the most part, scathing. And many of those bad reviews were absolutely accurate. My...
- Tags: Performance, PC, Driver, Microsoft Windows Vista, CPU, Tool, Dialog Box, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Performance Management, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Ed Bott
- Blog posts 2008-05-06
- Should I install SP1?
- Should I install SP1?Sadly, I use the 64-bit version. That's 726MB.:(RE: Should I install SP1?No. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200. Go directly to install Windows Server 2008 with a Desktop 'role'.Thank youz.Am downloading it now; is only 121MB.Of course, I've kept my system...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Notebooks, SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2008-03-18
- Want Vista SP1? Here's what to expect
- Want Vista SP1? Here's what to expectSP1I just installed the big SP1 and so far, no problems in the last 45 minutes.Instalation time appeared shorter than some of the Beta versions, but I could just be getting used to it.Vista SP1 InstallDownloaded and installe dSP1 this AM. Everything went smooth...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, SP1
- Discussion threads 2008-03-18
- Picture this: Insignia digital picture frames may carry virus
- Picture this: Insignia digital picture frames may carry virusReminds me of Applehttp://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/?p=346Probably for the same reasons ....your beloved Apple didn't do a mass recall of iPods when the same thing occured with them.This means Best Buy's corporate...network is probably infected. It shows a lack of IT skills in their...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, network, Trend Micro Inc., virus, picture frame
- Discussion threads 2008-01-24
- More facts and less hysteria on Vista, please!
- More facts and less hysteria on Vista, please!All about the hardwareI upgraded to Vista the minute it came out in February, after having run every "Check to see if your system is Vista-ready!" app out there, and my system passed with flying colors. A couple months after installing, I...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-09-28
- Thoughts on Mark Russinovich's response to Vista network slowdown
- Thoughts on Mark Russinovich's response to Vista network slowdownBuying ExcusesWe vote with our dollars. When the most significant open market choice we can make is a platform choice, a choice for Microsoft endorses this problem, and all the others problems before it. It would seem to me that you are...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Intel Corp., network, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2007-08-28
- Thoughts on Mark Russinovich's response to Vista network slowdown
- Several ZDNet readers have asked for my thoughts on Mark Russinovich's response to Vista network slowdown issue.Overall, I feel that Mark's response is both thorough, clear and accurate. However, his blog post on the matter raises some interesting questions about the Windows Vista development process and how Microsoft approached the...
- Tags: Playback, Multimedia, Network, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., CPU, commentary:rnThe MMCSS, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2007-08-28
- Tech Shakedown #3: McAfee's 'Block/Allow this change' dialog is a useless warning
- As far as security solutions go, personal firewalls are probably the most problematic category for vendors to get right, let alone users to get working. Not only are there differing philosophies about what belongs in a personal firewall and what doesn't (eg: whereas many personal firewalls can and will...
- Tags: Vista, Technology Shakedown, Software Infrastructure, Security, Personal Technology, IT Management, General
- Blog posts 2007-08-01
- Vista SP1 beta 1 to launch in mid-July
- Vista SP1 beta 1 to launch in mid-JulyBest news I've read all day!Vista with UAC turned off is the best version of Windows in my honest opinion. Can't wait to see performance improvements!I do not like the Apple like secrecy, it takes away from the conversations that would usually occur...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, SP1, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
- Discussion threads 2007-07-08
- Microsoft revamps Patch Tuesday advance notice, security bulletins
- Microsoft revamps Patch Tuesday advance notice, security bulletinsCool!I can't wait to see it.Bare-bones note? Still more info than Apple providesIt's funny; Microsoft's advanced notices contain more information than Apple's actual bulletins... :)Improvements I'd like to see: Table ArrangementsHi. Instead of:Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 Service...
- Tags: Web browsers, Processors, security, Remote Code Execution, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-05-16
- Vista gets bashed for non-exploitable vulnerability
- In my blog yesterday I was in full agreement with Ryan Naraine and I heavily criticized Microsoft for their slow response times in patching known vulnerabilities. Today Im going to have to take Naraine to task for bashing Microsoft and Vista on an vulnerability that isnt even exploitable. ...
- Tags: Vista, Security, News, Microsoft, Desktop
- Blog posts 2007-04-10
- MS Patch Tuesday: Vista dinged again
- MS Patch Tuesday: Vista dinged againGuess Bill G was wrong"Nowadays, security guys break the Mac every single day. Every single day, they come out with a total exploit, your machine can be taken over totally. I dare anybody to do that once a month on the Windows machine."Guess every 2...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Patches, Microsoft Windows Vista, MICROSOFT SUCKS, Microsoft Corp., data execution prevention, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows, security
- Discussion threads 2007-04-10
- PPedia Task Manager Svchost Edition (exe)
- A task manager with built-in process library. The software helps you to distinguish between system processes, known trustworthy programs, and malware.
- Tags: Manager, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Tools & Techniques, Security, Management
- Software downloads 2006-11-02
- Microsoft struggles with Patch Tuesday
- Microsoft struggles with Patch Tuesdayif..you want to believe someone's blog that twists the facts to match your personal agenda then go ahead.What..........No Active Directory or SUS Servers?I totally respect the stress you are under. [b]2420[/b] boxes?? That's a coronary in the making. Please tell me you've got Active Directory or...
- Tags: Patches, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., patch management, Patch Tuesday, software
- Discussion threads 2006-10-10
- Vista RC2 x64 'Ultimate' progress report
- Vista RC2 x64 'Ultimate' progress reportNot Ready for Prime TimeThere's been much speculation regarding when Vista Gold Master will release, particularly to remove the 'rough' edges it might be best to delay until early Spring 2007, at least.This reinforces the idea that in the business sector, 'smart' IT isn't going...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), PatchGuard, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2006-10-09
- CA antivirus deletes Windows 2003 file
- CA antivirus deletes Windows 2003 fileNot a first for CAOnce I picked up an executable off of a Wireless Driver disc from D-Link as a virus. I never managed to send this off to CA, but they fixed the problem a week later after spending a week with D-Link...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, lsass.exe, Computer Associates International Inc., malware, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, CA antiviru, Microsoft Windows 2003
- Discussion threads 2006-09-05
- Uptick in Windows attacks reported
- Uptick in Windows attacks reportedYes, The Ever-Intelligent Microsoft SolutionScrap the hard drive and spend hours upon hours rebuilding your system.Thank goodness you don't have to do that in Linux.Usually there is a great silence before the storm hits .It's time to gear up and get ready because the worst is...
- Tags: Operating systems, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, attack, operating system, Windows attack, infector, worm, Microsoft Corp., uptick, Linux
- Discussion threads 2006-08-31
- A closer look at Windows Update problems
- A closer look at Windows Update problemseven autopatcher had it's monthly rollup ready for download on 8/13http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=486480if you have a fresh install of SP2 just download the full and you can patch offline.Hmmm, by limiting how fast people updateMS gets a chance to see how many machines/apps are broken with...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Patches, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2006-08-24
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