Scan and Remove Virus Without Starting Windows

Have you ever encountered a computer that is so badly infected by spy ware and virus that the computer is so slow and you could hardly do anything on it? Fully booting in to computer takes like 15 minutes, then to install an on-demand antivirus program takes another 30 minutes and then to update the signatures takes another hour. Running a full scan would definitely take more than an hour. The computer should be cleaned from virus





There are already 4 brands of free rescue CD which is Kaspersky Rescue Disk, Avira AntiVir Rescue System, F-Secure Rescue CD and BitDefender 2008 RescueCD. Here is yet another free antivirus rescue disk from Dr. Web called Dr.Web LiveCD which is very useful to scan and remove virus when the computer is very badly infected by virus.

Dr.Web LiveCD is an anti-virus emergency aid disk that would restore a system that became non-operational due to activities of malware. If a workstation or a server running Windows or Unix won’t boot from a hard drive, Dr.Web LiveCD will clean a system of suspicious and malicious files and will also try to cure infected objects.




Download and Installation:

1.From the link at the end of this article and burn it to a CD.
2.Then boot up the computer with the CD by setting your computer as the first boot device.
3.As loading starts a dialogue window will prompt you to choose between the standard and the safe mode.
4.Make sure that the first option DrWeb-LiveCD is selected and hit the ENTER key. 5.Once finished loading, you will be presented with a really cool nice looking screen that has Start Menu.

There are 2 ways to scan the computer using Dr.Web LiveCD. You can either select Start Dr.Web Scanner to start scanning the hard drive, or select Start XOrg to launch the graphical user interface version of the scanner.

NOTE:
Do take note that the Rescue CDs are NOT meant to replace the real-time antivirus program which protects your computer against malware every second. It is only used when the installed antivirus fails to detect and block the virus.


DOWNLOAD LINK: Ftp://ftp.drweb.com/pub/drweb/livecd/

Lenovo Ideapad S10..!! Preety Simple

This slim portable design is pretty regular-sized at 9.8 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches and is as light as one would expect, at around 2.6 lbs with the 3-cell battery.




First of all, the semi-glossy ivory finish looks very classy and is also fingerprint-resistant, unlike the highly overrated piano finish.The screen is a decently big 10.2inches (1024 x 600 resolution), which makes it a joy for multimedia functions.



The screen has a webcam placed on top of it, with the mic located right below the keyboard.There's not much that one can say about the speakers on the S10. The sound was exactly as we expected – tinny and sharp. If you want quality, use headphones.

The S10 comes with quite a number of ports, namely:


2x USB ports (one on each side)
VGA-out
3-in-1 card reader
ExpressCard slot
Headphone & Mic jacks
Ethernet


The ExpressCard slot is a great addition; not many netbooks feature it. In fact the S10 is generally quite upgradable. Apart from boosting the RAM and HDD, you can also change or upgrade the Wi-Fi card. The internal hard drive is a 160GB 5400 standard 2.5 inch drive.




The S10 comes in only one flavor, and that's Windows XP SP3 Home Edition. After installing all the basic applications and codecs, the Windows bootup time stayes close to a very acceptable 35 seconds(Reports).

At an excellent budget price of Rs 25,000 (MRP), the S10 is well worth the money you spend on it. It's not perfect, but it performs a lot better.


VERDICT:

POSITIVE:

Very bright screen
Comfortable to use
Good expandability options
One-key recovery
Fully featured

NEGATIVE:

3-cell battery
Generates a bit of heat on extended use
Sluggish performance with some HD video

Comprehensive List Of Free AntiVirus

Yesterday an unknown blog visitor emailed me, asking me for any other free anti-virus other than AVG.When people ask about FREE anti-virus, the name AVG will definitely be mentioned.

Probably I think the reason why AVG remains number 1 in free anti-virus is because when you search in Google for “free anti virus”, AVG is the first to appear. HE HE


Did you all know that there are actually more than 10 brands of free anti-virus?well there are more than 10 actually,but i thought to share the top five.


1.AVG ANTIVIRUS



* Easy to use, low system resources
* Automatic update functionality
* Real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run
* AVG’s Virus Vault for the safe handling of infected files


2.AVAST ! 4 HOME EDITION




* Simple User Interface
* Integrated Virus Cleaner
* Resident protection
* P2P, IM, Network and Web Shields
* Automatic updates(AVG Rated Higher as far as this feature)


3.AVAIRA ANTIVIRUS PERSONAL EDITION CLASSIC VERSION



* Protection against viruses, worms and Trojans
* Protection against expensive dialers and phishing
* Detects and deletes rootkits
* Only for private and non-commercial use.

4.BITDEFENDER FREE EDITION



* Virus scanning and removal
* Scheduled scanning
* Immediate scanning
* Skinable interface
* BitDefender website didn’t mention whether you can only use BitDefender Free Edition on non-commercial and home.


5.PC TOOL ANTIVIRUS FREE EDITION



* Protects your PC as you are working, surfing and playing
* Detects, quarantines, disinfects and destroys Viruses, Trojans and Worms
* OnGuard protects your computer against threats in real-time
* Automatically checks for frequent updates against the latest threats
* PC Tools website didn’t mention whether you can only use PC Tools Antivirus Free Edition on non-commercial and home.


6.COMODO ANTIVIRUS




* Detects and eliminates viruses from desktops and networks.
* Constantly protects with real-time On Access scanning.
* Proactive Heuristic analysis intercepts unknown threats.
* Host Intrusion Detection blocks malware before it can run
* Daily, automatic updates of virus definitions
* Simple to use: install and forget
* FREE for businesses and can be used within your organization’s network at no charge!



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LAST DATE:8th NOVEMBER 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEMU

well this post is not at all technical but its a wishing post to one of the Finest blogger of indian origin...Mr. Hemant Potluri.



well we all wish him a happy birthday and may you have loads of happiness and prosperity in your life and may u contribute everything for this nation and may u twinkle like stars..!!


GOD BLESS YOU

Take Away the Snapshot With Fujifilm FinePix S5800

Before starting this review i would like to share a small story of my 5 days w/o inet in pune

Day1:Holdon
Day2:irritation
Day3:frustration
Day4:Frustration++(programmers will get this term)
Day5:out of order

Snap Factor

The S5800 has a 2.5 inch CCD and a five-way navigation pad with shortcut keys for the gallery, display features, exposure adjustment, and photo mode. On the side of the viewfinder, above the display, is a monitor selector key that switches between the main display for viewing and the viewfinder




The S5800 requires four AA batteries for power and uses XD/SD/MMC cards for memory. It comes with about 28MB of internal memory though. On one side of the camera are the ports for AV-out and USB connectivity. The power switch is located on the top, just behind the shutter release and zoom knob.







Performance

Well the S5800 performs quite well for a superzoom and with 10x zoom,its really rocking for new users.BUt the factor which irritates is the noise factor at night.Also i feel the low light images have lil bad feel.


#Dimensions 106.1 x 75.7 x 80.7 mm
#Weight 307 g
#Type Superzoom
#Connectivity USB 2.0/AV out (NTSC/PAL Selectable)
#Storage Internal, XD/MMC/SD card
#Battery Type 4 AA
#LCD Type 2.5 inch, TFT LCD
#View Finder Yes
#Sensor CCD (1/2.5 inch)
#Pixels 8.0 Megapixels
#Optical Zoom 10x
#Digital Zoom 5x
#Aperture F3.5 - F13.6
#Format JPEG (EXIF v2.2), AVI
#Scene Modes Portrait, Landscape, Night, Indoor, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, Museum, Party Flower,Text, Natural Light with flash and without, Super Macro
#Flash Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Synchro
#Self Timer 2 secs, 10 secs
#Sound Yes
#Street Price Rs 7800

Sony Launches VAIO Z Laptops

Weighing in at 1.48 kg, the VAIO Z laptops come in a matte black finish and boasts of a carbon fibre body. The centre of the silver hinge, comprises part of the battery and houses the recessed power switch. A seamless sheet of brushed aluminum covers the keyboard panel framing its individual keys.

Running on Intel Centrino2 Processor Technology, the VGN-13GN/B is equipped with a 4 GB DDR3 SRAM and a 320 GB hard disk drive while the VGN-12GN/B comes with 2 GB DDR3 SRAM and a 250 GB hard disk drive. Both models have Microsoft Windows Vista Business pre-installed and come with G-Sensor Shock Protection technology to counteract sudden movements helping to prevent damage and data loss.




Comprised of two graphics processors - NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS GPU for full graphics acceleration and Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD for mobile situations - the system lets users manually choose either SPEED or STAMINA mode. The setting is changed via a conveniently located switch above the keyboard and does not require rebooting.

VAIO Z is equipped with a biometric fingerprint sensor for speedy logins and TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security chip and proprietary hard disk drive password protection software to help protect data from unauthorized access.



The laptops' display has a 16:9 aspect ratio at 1600 x 900 pixels, built-in 802.11n wireless LAN capabilities, an optional Blu-ray Disc optical drive, an HDMI port, three USB ports, Memory Stick media/SD card slot and microphone and headphone jack and a PC Card (type-II) slot.

Available in two new models - VGN-Z13GN/B and VGN-Z12GN/B - these notebooks are priced at Rs. 1,24, 900 and Rs. 99,990 respectively.

Wanna Build a Gaming PC?? Here is My Quote

I thought of writing this exclusive Post dedicated to all gamers and tech readers.Probably thats why i took 3 days to post on blogspot.he he..!!


Monitor: ViewSonic's 19' VX1932wm

widescreen LCD is the ultimate gaming LCD with ultra-fast 2ms video response for unparalleled GAMING, ENTERTAINMENT OR GRAPHICS-INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS,. Amplified Impulse™ technology delivers broadcast-quality, fast-action video so your games, movies and DVDs are amazingly clear.



The widescreen enhances your entertainment and increases productivity. View two documents side by side or work in two applications without toggling. Connect your game console, DVD player and other components through the DIGITAL (DVI-D) AND ANALOG INPUTS. Enjoy a full multimedia entertainment experience with INTEGRATED STEREO SPEAKERS. A Kensington® security port provides theft deterrence and the OSD and power lock prevent unauthorized changes to your optimal screen settings. The VX1932wm's glossy piano-black finish beautifully complements any desktop.

Processor:Intel® Core™2 Duo Desktop Processor E8400



Similar to the E8200, it’s based on Intel’s 45nm process, has a clock of speed of 3.0 GHz, and runs on a 1333 MHz FSB. It also has 6MB L2 cache. Considering that experienced overclockers can easily make it hit 4GHz, you get a CPU that's perfect for this roundup.Also,it has thermal Design power of 65W and VID voltage range between 0.85V – 1.3625V.


Motherboard: Abit IP35 Pro XE



Abit products are very reliable and can withstand a lot of stress. The IP35-XE is based on the Intel P35 series of chipsets and offers native support for the 1600 MHz FSB. The board offers a single PCIe 16x slot, 2 PCIe x1 slot,3 PCI slots, and 4 SATA 2 (3GB) slots.

RAM: Kingston DDR2 800 (2GB)



kingston Ram's are one of the cheapest and best available in the market.A single stick of DDR2 RAM is now available for just Rs 1,850. And Kingston, with its product lifetime warranty and great quality.


Graphics Crad: XFX NVIDIA GeFORCE 9600GT 512 MB



The brand I've chosen is NVIDIA's Graphic card which Supports DirectX 9 and DirectX 10^2 gaming.Also,inclusive of Superb high definition video with PureVideo® and
NVIDIA SLI® technology for 2X the performance.

XFX NVIDIA GEFORCE 9600GT 512 MB Specification

GPU: GeForce 9600GT
Memory Size: 512MB
Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x16
Core Clock: 650 MHz
Chipset Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Memory Clock: 2000MHz
Memory Interface: 256-bit
Memory Type: DDR3
DirectX: DirectX 10
OpenGL: OpenGL 2.0
DVI: Dual
TV-Out: HDTV Out
VIVO: No
Tuner: None
Max Resolution: 2560x1600
SLI Supported: Yes
Cooler: With Fan

Sound (onboard): Realtek ALC888
The Realtek ALC888 is an excellent 8.1 multi-channel capable sound chip which makes it perfect for both gaming and movies.

LAN (onboard): 10/100/1000
This is the standard Gigabit onboard 10/100/1000 LAN that gives a maximum transfer speed of 1000 Mbps. It's fast enough to take care of your broadband internet.

HDD: Western Digital SATA II 500GB

Western Digital's line has been considered by many as a value-grade hard drive because of its low price. However, nothing can be further from the truth.

The Western Digital Drives are actually designed for lower power consumption.Western Digital claims these hard drives use 4-5 W less power than its competitors.

PHYSICAL SPECS
Capacity: 500 GB
Interface: SATA 3Gb/s
Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
Cache Buffer: 16 MB
Height: 26.1 mm
Length: 147 mm
Width: 101.6 mm
Weight: 0.6 kg

PERFORMANCE SPECS

Seek Times
Average Latency: 4.20 ms
Read Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Write Seek Time: 10.9 ms
Track-To-Track Seek Time: 2.0 ms
Full Stroke Seek: 21.0 ms


Keyboard and Mouse:iball cordless keyboard & mouse



Features:

: Wireless 2.4GHz 2 way fast digital RF Deskset
: Smart Link - Auto Connect
: Long battery life and low battery indicator
: 15 Multimedia and internet hot keys, 4 Programmable Keys
: Micro Receiver
: High Speed Optical Mouse with 2 Programmable Buttons
: 4 Way Scroll & Tilt wheel for vertical and horizontal scrolling
: Universal Back/Forward button in mouse
: CPI button for changing speed of mouse


DVD ROM: Samsung SH-S203B



Positive:

Outstanding writing performance on DVD±R/DL.
Excellent/very good CD-R/RW writing quality and compatibility.
Excellent/very good DVD±R/RW writing quality.
Excellent/Very good DVD±R DL writing quality.
Can burn selected DVD±R/DL media faster than its rated speed.
Excellent reading performance and reliability.
Reads pressed DVD Video SL/DL and recordable media at 16x/12x.
Supports DVD-RAM read/write at 12x speed.
Supports BitSetting (BookType DVD-ROM) on DVD+R/RW/DL.
Supports Disc Quality Scanning with CD-Speed and KProbe.
Good software bundle.
Can read/write MINI DVD.
Can overburn CD-R and read and write 100 minute CD-R


Negative:

Single coloured read/write LED


Cabinet: Cooler Master CM330 Black




Cooler Master makes some of the best cabinets available. The Elite CM330 from its budget range offers decent storage and a good design. The right power supply to accompany the cabinet is the Cooler Master Extreme Power 600W. It not only provides 600W of power, it does so at 70% efficiency and comes with full support for the newest Intel standard.


Speakers: Altec Lansing VS Series



This latest 2.1 release offers a decent output of 31 watts RMS. Each speaker is rated at 6 watts, with the sub outputting 19 watts.


SPECIFICATIONS

Monitor: ViewSonic's 19' VX1932wm : Rs.13,600/-
Intel® Core™2 Duo Desktop Processor E8400: Rs.8800/-
RAM: Kingston DDR2 800 (2GB): Rs.1850/-
Motherboard: Abit IP35 Pro XE: Rs.6000/-
DVD ROM: Samsung SH-S203B : Rs.1700/-
Graphics Crad: XFX NVIDIA GeFORCE 9600GT 512 MB: Rs.7500/=
Sound (onboard): Realtek ALC888: N.A
LAN (onboard): 10/100/1000: N.A
HDD: Western Digital SATA II 500GB: Rs.3250/-
Keyboard & Mouse:iball cordless keyboard & mouse: Rs.1375
Cabinet: Cooler Master CM330 Black : Rs.4900/-
Speakers: Altec Lansing VS Series: Rs.2,200/-


Total: Rs.51,175/-

Well..this is what i have calculated.The rates which i found out from dealers were on 4th October 2k8.

Do share if any blog visitor has some better suggestion towards the configuration.I will surely check out the review and find the place in the post.