Spyware / Malware Rogue AV and Rogue Antispyware “Scareware”
KB ID 0000183 Problem The last time I wrote any information on Spyware was a while ago. When I wrote that article the main problem was browser hijacking – while that’s still a problem more recently the trend is towards infecting your machine with “Scareware”. This is software that pretends to be either an antivirus program or an antispyware program and tells you to either install something – or perform a...
What is the Microsoft Desktop Player?
KB ID 0000219 Problem The Microsoft Desktop Player is a new tool for IT professionals, (Note: You need Silverlight installed for it to run.) I’ts designed to put IT Pros/Developers in touch with technical content. If you wish you can install and run it as a Stand alone Desktop application First impressions are good, my only gripe is,the settings you can only enter US Zip codes (So we in the UK will have to wait for the post...
Windows Update Error [Error number: 0xC80003FE]
KB ID 0000220 Problem Windows update produces this error. Solution 1. Click Start > Run > cmd {enter} 2. Issue the following commands, net stop wuauserv {enter} cd %windir%softwaredistributiondatastore {enter} del datastore.edb {enter} net start wuauserv {enter} Note: If is complains it cannot find datastore.edb, then at that point reboot. Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links...
Windows – Printing Folder Listings
KB ID 0000222 Problem You might simply want a record of your .mp3 collection, or a print out of all your users home drives. Whatever the reason sometimes you just want what’s on the screen on paper, yes you could screen shot and print it, but if you want the text to put in a report that’s not going to help. Solution In my example I have a folder on my C: drive called “PetesFolder” 1. To open a command Window,...
Password Does Not Meet Complexity Requirements
KB ID 0000229 Problem Windows Server has a password complexity requirement to make sure passwords are strong. Yes it can be disabled, but while it is in place you need your passwords to confirm to the following. Error within AD Error at Logon Note: To disable password complexity click here. Solution To meet the policy your password MUST, 1. Passwords cannot contain the user’s account name or parts of the user’s...