Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification issued: December 9, 2010 Microsoft Security Bulletins to be issued: December 14, 2010 This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on December 14, 2010. This bulletin advance notification will be replaced with the December bulletin summary on December 14, 2010. For more information about the bulletin … [Read more...]
Create shortcut to system restore point in Windows 7
In this tutorial we will show you, how to create a shortcut to system restore point, so that you can set restore point just on a double click. Normally, to restore or create a restore point in Windows 7, you have to go to the System Restore tab from Start menu > Control Panel > System and Security > System, then have to click the System Restore link in the left pane. Microsoft, by … [Read more...]
Disallow installation of new gadgets in Windows 7
To prohibit or disallow installation of new gadgets on the desktop in Microsoft Windows 7, you must register a restriction in the registry. The message "Installation of desktop gadgets is managed by your system administrator" will then appear on the desktop, specifying the restriction. As always, before any registry tweak, it is suggested to create a manual backup of the registry. Steps: 1. … [Read more...]
Add a custom sound or music during shutdown of Windows 7
We know many regular visitors are waiting to see a tutorial on how to add a custom sound during the shutdown of Windows 7 PC ! The expectation grown from the tutorial Let your Computer say Welcome on startup and we got several requests to write a tutorial to use similar script for the shutdown too. Theoretically and practically under ideal condition it is possible to run a vbs script to … [Read more...]
How passwords work maintaining your online security
One key element ensuring the security of your personal data both on the Internet and offline, is the password. Indeed, this precious password helps protect access to accounts you own on various websites and your computer. The security measures implemented to protect them are rarely very extensive. After you have explained the working principle of identification by password, we will try to show … [Read more...]
Create a repair disk in Windows 7
Windows 7 also includes a very interesting feature: the creation of a repair disk directly from the system. Creating Disc Repair System: In Control Panel, click System and Security, then click Backup and Restore. In the left pane, click Create a repair disk system: Insert a blank CD into the DVD drive, then click on Create Disk: The disk will be created within few minutes. Video on how to … [Read more...]
Pin any folder to the Start menu in Windows 7
This tutorial is helpful for those who want to use the Start menu to ensure quick access to frequently used folders in Microsoft Windows 7. By default, by can not pin any folder of your choice to the start menu in Windows 7. By creating a key in the registry this trick can be done. As always, it is better to backup your Windows 7 Registry before proceeding. Steps: Click Start; type regedit in … [Read more...]
Use webcam as a motion detection system to prevent theft
In our house we have suffered several attacks of thieves, coincidentally, a few days ago, I commented via PM to a friend that we were almost the victim of a robbery. We decided to see how it could be safer in our home. And so, we have concluded that a very efficient way to improve the security of our home surveillance system. Why? Easy. With a monitoring system could tell if someone, other than … [Read more...]
Edit the hosts file in Windows 7
One of the functions of the Hosts file is to block or allow Internet pages as you need. The hosts file from Windows XP to Windows 7 is on this path: [crayon-6a1012213f0b7467652002-i/] To modify this file in previous versions of Windows 7 is only access to this location, open the file, modify and save changes. But this does not work in Windows 7, trying to save the changes makes the system to … [Read more...]
Check online whether a website is safe with Norton safeweb
You came to one unknown website, how can you check whether it is safe or unsafe to browse? There may be monsters outside! Lot of website contains Virus, Malware containing downloads or phishing software installed (Readers are advised to visit respected Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Corrine's Security Garden to learn about security in general). If you enter a website address, the result is … [Read more...]
Creating a user locked folder in Windows 7
Whether it is possible to create a folder that will contain user's personal documents that can only be opened by the user and all other users of the Windows 7 on the same PC can not access it anyway? Yes it is possible. I will show you, how to create a folder with a lock sign on it, that can only be accessed the original user or author, no other user can access it, even it is not in My Documents … [Read more...]