200.09 - WARNING - XP Antivirus Scam

First of all, let me explain a little about what XP Antivirus 2008 really is. It's basically one of the latest scams to hit the Web. It's a fake antivirus program, but it looks so real and it has fooled a lot of computer users. It usually starts showing up after you've downloaded a video (or something similar) that supposedly has a virus attached to it. You are then urged to install XP Antivirus 2008 to get rid of the malware. That is, after you pay for it, of course. Once you shell out your money and install it, it starts popping up false virus alerts and fake scans. It also takes up a lot of your system memory and makes your computer almost impossible to operate.

Luckily, there's a rather simple way to remove XP Antivirus 2008 from your computer. The directions are pretty lengthy to do manually. but the following Removal Tool can be download for free.

This is a very persistent Virus and will literally take control of your computer right before your very eyes. The Scam is designed to collect your Credit Card information when you download their supposedly "Fix" Software. You get no software and remain with an Out of Control PC.

Download the Removal Tool from:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/remove-internet-antivirus

200.09

Contributing Source:

Malware Bytes.com

8/19/08

200.08 - "Run" or "Save Attachments/Downloads

The options for Save, and Run are displayed when you access an
attachment, or attempt to download a file from the internet.

The "Save" command gives you the chance to save the file to a
location on your hard drive. In the case of an attachment, the file
is saved in your email program, but not in a location that you
would be able to find on your hard drive. In the case of a file
that you want to download from the internet, the "Save" command
allows you to decide where you want to keep the file on your
computer. This is important if you want to find the file at a later
time.

Once you save a file, you have the option of running the file, or
just leaving it on your hard drive for later use.

The Run command skips the saving part of the file download or
attachment. The run command allows you to run, or execute the file.
Since the file does need to be on your hard drive in order to run,
the file is saved in your temporary file location, and usually
deleted when you are done with it. If it is not automatically
deleted, it would be removed when you empty your temporary or
temporary internet files.

So, if you want to just look at the attachment, you would use the
run command. If you want to save the attachment for future use, or
to be able to attach it to future emails that you might want to
send, you would save the file in a location that is easy for you to
remember.

200.08
Contributing Source:
Elizabeth Boston
8/19/08

200.07 - Missing Lead Zeroes

Are you constantly frustrated with MS Excel, because it keeps removing that leading zero from your inventory number?

Yeah, me too!

The problem is Excel automatically sees the data as a number and since the leading zeros have no value in numbers, it gets rid of them.

It's convenient when you're actually dealing with numbers, but a pain when it's a part number or an ID number.

A quick and easy way to get Excel to leave your zeros alone is to change the cell format to text.

There are a few ways to make the change, so let's go over a couple of them now.

One way to handle the situation is to first highlight the cell(s) to change.

In older versions of Excel, you need to go to the Format menu, Cells choice.

In Excel 2007, click on the arrow in the bottom right hand corner of the Number section under the Home tab on the ribbon.

Under the General tab (

Now, I'd like to wrap up with one last thought. If you only have a few cells to change, you could just type an apostrophe before entering the data (for example, instead of typing 0123 in the cell, type '0123).

When you hit the Enter key, the change is made instantly for that cell only. Once again, your zero is safe and sound!

Number tab in Excel 2007), choose Text from the Categories list and then click OK.

200.07
Contributing Source
World Start
8/19/08

200.06 - Process Library Quick Link

Task Manager Processes

As many as 20 to 30 processes may be running invisibly, silently in the background on your PC. Some hog system resources, drastically slowing down your computer. Others are a threat to security and privacy. A few may be harmless.

The Windows Task Manager displays most of these processes but you have no information to learn and understand what is what.

Get the latest definitions and exhaustive advice on all the processes running on directly in the Windows Task Manager by downloading the QuickLink InfoBar from ProcessLibrary.com.

Click on a Process for immediate information. If it is a dangerous process it can be immediate removed. Unnecessary processes are running in the background and slowing your computer to a crawl without you knowing about it. This is a very effective tool and the total cost is: FREE.

200.06
Contributing Source
Process Library.com
8/19/08

200.05 - How To Clean A Keyboard

Simple Cleaning Instructions

First of all, you'll want to turn your computer off and unplug your keyboard.

1.) Turn your keyboard over and try to shake out any particles you can.

2.) It's suggested to get a can of compressed air and spray it over the keys to remove any extra debris that may be lying in between the cracks. Compressed air is available at any computer or photo store.

3.) Take a slightly damp cloth and run it over the keys to remove any fingerprints and any other dirt that might be settling in on your keys.

4.) Take your vacuum's dusting brush attachment and set it on a low mode. Just run it over the keyboard to make sure all remaining particles of dust, dirt, food, etc. are removed.

Now, if you need to do a more serious cleaning because you have sticky keys or your keyboard is just so filthy, you can't stand it, take caution and follow the rest of the steps below.

Make sure you keep track of where the keys are placed on your keyboard so that you're able to put them back on in the right order. You may want to draw yourself a picture of some sort to keep track of them.

Now, using a small screwdriver, carefully remove all of the smaller keys. You're not going to want to take off the larger keys like the space bar, Shift, Enter or Tab, because those are extremely difficult to get back on.

Go back to using your compressed air to get all of the left over dirt that may be refusing to come out. If you have any stains underneath the keys, use the damp cloth like before to get rid of those. Once you have it all clean like you want it, put the keys back in their place. Each of them should snap right back on, but be careful. Also, test each key as you go, just to make sure they're working. When you're all finished, plug your keyboard back in and try out all of the keys to make sure everything is back to normal and working properly.

200.05
Contributing Source
World Start
8/18/08