Just figured I’d mention it but I just posted up my little computer store if your looking for computers, parts, accessories just click on the My Computer Store link at the top of the page.
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Mar 31
Well I signed up like most people for the public beta of Windows 7 and have to admit I wasn’t expecting it to work as well as it did. It however had a few flaws in it at which I did the whole send feedback stuff. The only issues I had was wireless wouldn’t connect after sleep/hibernate modes, ftp access was broken completely. It appears that they have resolved all those issues now as I now have the latest build and everything is working great. The only thing that seems to be a little annoying now is the UAC even on its lowest setting it drives me crazy so I’ll have to disable that. They included some new themes and gagets. Another thing I found really odd is my bluetooth mouse connected to 7 without having to sync it…….. this was from a fresh installation so it shouldn’t have just openinly connected. I did install the vista bluetooth software from dell and it fixed it so it was now synced but could be a possible security issue…… more to come. To view and read more about Windows 7 check out these news articles.
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I have spyware, what now?
Mar 28
So you have odd popups, a ton of internet explorer toolbars, Incredimail, Bonzi buddy, and this is just the stuff that you see…….. A lot of spyware runs in the background and can include watching what you do on the internet, capture keystrokes, etc. Hopefully after you read this and follow my suggestions you’re PC will be running in tip top shape!
First thing to do is “try” to download the following programs, I find myself downloading them on another computer and putting them on a USB Flash Drive or a CD.
1. Malwarebytes – Antispyware Software
2. Eusing Free Registry Cleaner 2.0
3. Cleanup or CCleaner – either one will work, I prefer cleanup but CCleaner has some extra built in features
4. Clamwin Antivirus
Now if you have a extra USB Flash Drive laying around then you can go to PortableApps and put most of these on your flash drive. Now they do not offer the registry cleaner or anti spyware I recommend yet.
First step is to install Malwarebytes, after it installs it will run a update to get the latest definitions from their site so let it do this and after it is done start a “Quick Scan” (this usually finds everything without the wait of a full scan). It may take a while even for the quick scan, if you experience pop ups and stuff durning the scan try disconnecting from the internet until it finishes. When it is finished it will show you everything you have on your computer just make sure they all have a check mark next to them and click on the remove selected. You maybe required to reboot so do so.
Installing and using Malwarebytes:
- 1. Download Malwarebytes from the website (click on any of the links here)
- 2. Double click on mbam-setup.exe and click OK for the language and follow the prompts.
- 3. Click Next
- 4. Click Accept on the license agreement and click Next5.Click Next
- 6. Click Next, Next, Next
- 9. Installing (Be Patient)
- 10. Click Finish
- 11. After you click Finish it will start the updates (You need to be connected to the internet for this.
- 12. Malwarebytes will launch now and click scan (on Perform quick scan)
Step 3 (Option 1): Install Clamwin Antivirus, take the defaults after it is installed you may want to do a scan of the system. (Not required but its free)
New: You can install Viper Anti-Virus and its a really small installation but works great! It does cost however but I would use this over symantec nortons any day!!!!!
Step 4: Install the Eusing Free Registry Cleaner 2.0 and you can choose to register but I just click on skip. Click on the scan and it may take a few minutes depending on some machines but when it is done Click Repair and it will remove all the invalid entries… (my average on machines is between 400-800 invalid registry entries) Do not take it upon yourself to manually clean up the registry by going to regedit… this is a very bad way to clean it thus why I use these utilities.
Step 5: Install Cleanup or CCleaner: I will walk you though both installations and using of the 2 packages, I prefer cleanup myself but have used ccleaner lately to remove some stuff and it also has a built in registry cleaner but the other one mentioned above does a more intense scan
Step 5a: Installing and using Cleanup: Download Cleanup from their website and install it, once you run the program it will ask you if you want to do a demo mode which you can try or just skip, Click on cleanup and it will remove all temp files on your system and play the sound of a toilet flushing 
. This software removes all internet temp files, temp files, and misc cleanup. If you click on the options button you can tell it how intense of a cleanup you want. I just choose cleanup and not change the options.
Step 5b: Installing and using CCleaner: Download CCleaner from their website and install it, When installing ccleaner make sure you uncheck the install yahoo toolbar. as illustrated below:
Now after it is installed launch the program and click run cleaner as illustrated below:
Now after you run all of this your computer should be in tip top shape.
Disclaimer: This an how to and you are to use it at your risk, I cannot be responsible for typo’s, errors, etc. (have to put this)
Tags: Anti-spyware, Cleanup, Computer Help, Spyware, Virus
New Hosting Provider
Mar 24
As some may have noticed the site was down for about 2 days while I moved it to a more cost effective system. Our new hosing services go though hostmonster.com, if you haven’t heard of them click on the banner to the left and find out more… So far they rock.
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Well it just got approved today so we will be having our next car meet April 4th at 3pm. Figured a little earlier since they are going to have food and music. We are not sure on the give a ways yet but I’ll probably get some flags, and other small Subaru stuff. If I hear anymore on the give away side I’ll post here.
UPDATE: 3/3/2009 – 9:50PM – SOA is going to be sending a basket full of goodies for our meet 
Location:
Fairway Subaru
2209 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC 29605
Google Map of Location
If possible let me know who’s coming so I can tell them what we will need food wise…
Pictures of our previous meets can be seen here:
Noelflash.com
Subaru Meet Pictures on Nasioc
Subaru Meet Pictures @ Quaker Steak & Lube (Look at my website above)
Vendors so far:
Fairway Subaru
Subieclub
Subaru of America
Apple Mactini
Mar 1
I was stumbling around on the net and found this….. absolutly funny in my book.
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Feb 28
Just thought I’d share some great subaru forums I visit daily. If you have suggestions for more please comment them and I’ll add them.
Anti-Virus:
Online Scanners:
1. Trendmicro HouseCall – http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
2. Mcafee FreeScan – http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/
3. Symantec Online Scan – http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/vc_scan.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=LRFSYHGBYNCJEIMXQKC
Installable(s): Rated by order (best to well you know)
Anti Spyware:
Tags: Best Utilities, Free Antivirus, Free Spyware, Freeware, Great Apps, Top Antivirus ToolsA co-worker linked me to this and I found it funny that my kids tonka truck could have led or some of his toys but lord forbid they have something like a dirtbike with lead in it…. read below
When a government agency called for youth model dirt bikes and ATVs to be yanked from the market earlier this month, one area dealer had to take thousands of dollars in potential revenue off the showroom floor.
“You’re talking about 60 to 75 models that I can’t sell, and those are a big part of our customer base,” said Atlas Honda of Bristol, Va., manager Dwayne Leonard.
Lead content provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 that became law on Feb. 10 contain strict guidelines for toys and other products marketed toward children 12 and under that have products that contain lead or lead-based materials.
According to information published in the New York Times’ blog “Wheels,” industry advocates say there is enough lead in brake parts, battery terminals and other internal components in these specific youth motorcycles and all-terrain vehicle models to warrant a withdrawal from the market under new government guidelines.
In response to the law and after failing to achieve an emergency stay filed by a group that included the Motorcycle Industry Council to delay implementation of the law on Feb. 5, major manufactures such as Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki sent corporate directive letters to dealerships for immediate withdrawal of bikes and ATVs specially designed for youth 12 and under.
“The vehicles are stored away, and if a parent comes in to buy one, I can’t sell it. And if they’ve already bought (a youth model) and need parts for it, I can’t sell them any,” said Leonard, describing the double-whammy the dealership faces.
“These types of bikes are the kind where kids learn to ride and they can learn to develop things like hand-to-eye coordination, motor skills and balance, which can help them in their growth. For some, a parent can buy them a motorbike to teach them responsibility.
“If an adult who has been riding for years has a child that wants to start riding or has decided to teach them to ride, they don’t have anywhere to purchase them because if they’re new or they’re used, we can’t even show them what one looks like. This is going to have some serious consequences in several ways.”
One consequence Leonard mentions is part of a campaign being stressed by the Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, which says more younger children will begin riding larger ATVs and bikes not suited for their abilities, leading to a risk of needless injury.
“The thing is, this law was drawn up because of the lead scare in toys made in China and the ability of a child to put these toys in their mouth. I don’t think a child is going to put a kick-start or a battery terminal in their mouth, are they?” said Leonard.
A statement sent to dealerships by American Honda Motor Co. says: “Our shared belief is that Congress never intended the lead content provisions of the act, which originally were aimed at toys that can be mouthed by children, to be applicable to small ATVs and motorcycles.”
Currently, the Atlas staff and other Tri-Cities dealers only have two Yamaha youth dirt bikes and one youth ATV that they can offer customers. <continue at source>
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