Archive for March, 2008

How To Fix Missing .MSI Files Popup Error For Windows Installer

Many times when computer users attempt to install programs or perform a reinstall they get a missing .MSI file error preventing them from completing the installation of a given application. A big hindrance in identifying a .MSI file is usually a .MSI file is usually hidden such as the CONFIG.MSI file folder. In some instances computer users can successfully delete the config.msi file which contains backups of files that are being installed to avoid a missing .msi files error.

In some cases when you install an application it fails to remove the config.msi file which may result in an error when installing the next program. In order to remove the config.msi file you can follow the steps below.

MS Word Attacks Confirmed by Microsoft

Security Hole Discovered In Certain Microsoft Word Versions

Recently it was reported that a vulnerability in MS Word allows an attacker to exploit a computer system through the Microsoft Jet Database Engine was confirmed by Microsoft. The Database through which attackers can exploit a system shares data with Visual Basic, Access and other third party applications.

Even though Microsoft advises that the potential for the attack is “very limited”, it still leaves an outlet open for a hacker to attack a person’s system. Microsoft has said that this attack is applicable to customers running Microsoft Word 2000 SP3, Microsoft Word 2002 SP3, Microsoft Word 2003 SP2, Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Word 2007 SP1 on Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 SP1.

SafePCTool Removal Guide

Do you know what SafePCTool is?

DESCRIPTION

SafePCTool is a replacement version of CleanPCTool which is a fake PC cleaning program. SafePCTool is usually installed from a Trojan infection which is downloaded from a video codec or peer 2 peer website. SafePCTool is advertised on SafePCTool.com as a optimization program for your computer. SafePCTool will only optimize your ability to waste $40 on a bogus and worthless program.

Qvdntlmw Toolbar Removal Guide

Do you know what Qvdntlmw Toolbar is?

DESCRIPTION

Qvdntlmw Toolbar is a recent variant of the Zlob Trojan in the form of a malicious toolbar. Qvdntlmw Toolbar makes its presence known on your computer without your permission displaying a new toolbar with 4 icon buttons. Qvdntlmw Toolbar is usually installed onto your system without you knowing about it through a Trojan that is download through a fake video codec download.

Qvdntlmw Toolbar may drastically slow the performance of your computer. Qvdntlmw Toolbar also promotes rogue applications and pretends that it has built in functions to remove spyware. This is a bogus claim made by Qvdntlmw Toolbar.

KeePass Password Safe Provides A Safe Haven For All Of Your Passwords

Lessen your password confusion with KeePass Password Safe

Do you have so many passwords that when you attempt to login a certain website you end up locking yourself out because you forgot which password you originally used? KeePass Password Safe is a program developed to allow you to safely store your passwords for access to various web sites or local access entries. KeePass is a great helping hand in the case that you manage you live a busy life, as many of us do, and are unable to memorize the large number of usernames and passwords that grant access to all kinds of online sites and accounts.

Zonebak Trojan Removal Guide

Do you know what Zonebak Trojan is?

DESCRIPTION

Zonebak Trojan is a recent spyware infection that is known as a Vundo Trojan clone. Zonebak Trojan may sneak into a users system through a P2P website or downloaded video codec. Zonebak Trojan uses fake popups and alert messages to scare uses into thinking that they are infected with other parasites. These are misleading messages is an attempt to get you to purchase a rogue anti-spyware program.

Zonebak Trojan may slow your system drasticly leaving you with a computer that may be useless. Zonebak Trojan just like the vundo Trojan or Trojan.vundo has the likely hood of changing settings on your computer without your permission.

PCAntiSpyware Removal Guide

Do you know what PCAntiSpyware is?

DESCRIPTION

PCAntiSpyware is a notorious rogue anti-spyware program. PCAntiSpyware masquerades as a program that can detect and clean spyware on your computer. PCAntiSpyware does not clean or detect spyware, instead PCAntiSpyware it is the parasite that you must remove from your system.

Securitypills.com Removal Guide

Do you know what Securitypills.com is?

DESCRIPTION

Securitypills.com is one of the latest hijackers from the Zlob Trojan group of infections. Securitypills.com is a malicious website that may install a Trojan infection on user’s computers that can be potentially damaging. Securitypills.com promotes rogue anti-spyware programs that claim to remove Trojan and spyware infections from a user’s computer. This type of infection may change your home page too Securitypills.com rendering your web browser uncontrolled.

Securitypills.com is known to place icons on your desktop named “Security Troubleshooting” and “Online Security Guide”. Computer users are urged to avoid clicking on these malicious icons because they can lead to downloading additional rogue programs such as VirusHeat, Virus Heat and VirusHeat 4.3.

Trojan.Swfpharm Removal Guide

Do you know what Trojan.Swfpharm is?

DESCRIPTION

Trojan.Swfpharm is a recent Trojan infection that may modify your router settings and redirect you to malicious and unwelcomed websites. Trojan.Swfpharm is known to modify mainly the settings on 2Wire brand routers. Trojan.Swfpharm affects all Windows operating system versions. The sites that Trojan.Swfpharm may redirect infected users too are phishing sites designed to masquerade as popular or known websites. This can be devastating if your personal information is stolen which may lead to identity theft.

AntiSpySpider Removal Guide

Do you know what AntiSpySpider is?

DESCRIPTION

AntiSpySpider is a vicious rogue anti-spyware program that masquerades as a legitimate spyware removal application. AntiSpySpider produces many annoying popups and system messages attempting to let you know that you are infected with various parasites. AntiSpySpider is installed through a Trojan infection, usually Zlob or Vundo Trojan. The Trojan infection that installs AntiSpySpider may have come from a video codec download or a warez download site.

AntiSpySpider’s purpose is to get you to throw away $40 on a worthless program. AntiSpySpider and the website AntiSpySpider.com is no good and is an outright scam.

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