Archive for the ‘Security’ Category

Stealth Settings in Network Neighborhood/LAN

Ok… the title says all. So… by following the steps below you’ll become invisible to the other users of the Network Neighborhood / My Network Places.
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Click Start and select Run… (or more easy: press CTRL+R )
2. In the Run box, type cmd and hit enter to open command promt
3.  Write inside the window [...]

How To Test Your Anti- Virus Scanner

Description
After installing Virus-Scan software, you may wonder, how do I know if it’s working? The answer is a test virus. The EICAR Standard Anti-Virus Test File is a combined effort by anti-virus vendors throughout the world to implement one standard by which customers can verify their anti-virus installations.
Solution
To test your anti-virus installation, copy the following [...]

Restoring Windows XP to a Previous State

This post will describe how you can use the system restore tool, to restore your computer to a previous state. system restore takes a snapshot of critical system files, program files as well as the registry settings and stores this information as restore points for the operating system. Lets say you downloaded a piece of [...]

Security In Windows

In today’s connected world, Pc security is a major concern. Keep your data safe with these tips.
1.  What’s Phishing?
Phishing is a confidence trick. It involves sending a fraudulent email, supposedly from an organization that might have access to your financial details. the email asks for confirmation of account details, often forwarding you to a convincing [...]