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Vista Antispyware 2010 also known as Vista Antivirus 2010, Vista Guardian, Vista Antivirus Pro and Vista Internet Security 2010 is a rogue antispyware program that reports false infections and shows numerous fake security alerts as an attempt to trick you into buying the software. This program is installed through the use of trojans. When the trojan is started, it will download and install Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian) onto your computer.

During installation, Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian) will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically every time when you start an application (files with “exe” extension). The rogue also uses this method of running to block the ability to run any programs, including security applications.

Once running, Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian) will start a system scan and list a large amount of infections. All of these infections are fake, so you can safely ignore them. What is more, while the rogue is running, it will display fake security alerts and notifications with “Spyware infection has been found” or “Tracking software found” header. However, all of these alerts are fake.

Last but not least, Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian) will hijack Internet Explorer and Firefox and display fake warnings when you opening a web site.

As you can see, Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian) is scam, it is designed with one purpose to scare you into thinking that your computer in danger as a method to trick you into purchasing the full version of the program. If your computer is infected with this malware, then most importantly, do not purchase it! Uninstall the rogue from your PC as soon as possible. Use the removal guide below to remove Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian) from your computer for free.

Use the following instructions to remove Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010, Vista Guardian, Vista Antivirus Pro or Vista Internet Security 2010)

Step 1. Repair “running of .exe files”.

If you have internet access go to the following address and download FixExe.reg

Once you have downloaded the file, double-click on the FixExe.reg file. When Windows prompts whether or not you want to allow the data to be added to your computer, click on the Yes button.

This should Repair your windows registry so that you can run Malwarebytes.

If the above method does not work you will need to attempt to manually repair the registry.

Please note that this can cause all sorts of problems if not done correctly,if you feel you are not confident enough to do this step then please give us a call.

Click Start, Run. Type command and press Enter. Type notepad and press Enter.
Notepad opens. Copy all the text below into Notepad.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command]
@="\"%1\" %*"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@="exefile"
"Content Type"="application/x-msdownload"

Save this as fix.reg to your Desktop (remember to select Save as file type: All files in Notepad.)
Double Click fix.reg and click YES for confirm.
Reboot your computer.

Step 2. Remove Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian) associated malware.

Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM). Once downloaded, close all programs and windows on your computer.

Double-click on the icon on your desktop named mbam-setup.exe. This will start the installation of MalwareBytes Anti-malware onto your computer. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure a checkmark is placed next to “Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware” and Launch “Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware”. Then click Finish.

MalwareBytes Anti-malware will now automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program before performing a scan. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

As MalwareBytes Anti-malware will automatically update itself after the install, you can press the OK button to close that box and you will now be at the main menu. You will see window similar to the one below.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Window

Make sure the “Perform quick scan” option is selected and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer for Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian) infection. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.

When the scan is finished a message box will appear that it has completed scanning successfully. Click OK. Now click “Show Results”. You will see a list of infected items similar as shown below.
Note: list of infected items may be different than what is shown in the image below.

Malwarebytes Anti-malware, list of infected items

Make sure all entries have a checkmark at their far left and click “Remove Selected” button to remove Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian). MalwareBytes Anti-malware will now remove all of associated Vista Antispyware 2010 (Vista Antivirus 2010 or Vista Guardian) files and registry keys and add them to the programs’ quarantine. When MalwareBytes Anti-malware has finished removing the infection, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Note: if you need help with the instructions, then please call us.

First of all you will need to Check if You Have The Windows XP Service pack 2 Installed.

The Windows Firewall only appears in the Windows XP and later versions of the operating system.

For the purposes of this article, we will be using Windows XP Service Pack 2 when we refer to the Windows XP firewall.

Service Pack 2 gave the Windows Firewall something of a face lift, grouping all of the security features into one

Window called the Security Center.

The name of the firewall also changed with Service Pack 2, it became the Windows Firewall where previously it had been referred to as the

Internet Connection Firewall or ICF.

If you are a Windows XP user you can identify if Service Pack 2 has been installed by following the steps below:

1. Click Start and right-click on My Computer. Left-click on Properties in the pop-out menu.

2. When the System Properties dialogue box appears click on the tab marked General.

3. Look at the information that appears under System. If Service Pack 2 is installed the words Service Pack 2 will appear here.

4. If the words Service Pack 2 aren’t listed, visit http://www.microsoft.comand click the Download button.

Users of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista and Now Windows 7

enjoy increased protection with little effort from themselves,as the default setting for the firewall in newer versions of

Windows is ‘ON‘.

However, it pays to check that the firewall is active, especially if you have been installing or uninstalling

anti-virus software or third party firewalls.

Here’s how you can check that the firewall is protecting your system:

In Windows Vista, click Start> Control Panel>Security> Windows Firewall > Change Settings.

In Windows 7, click Start> Control Panel> System and Security> Windows Firewall >Check Firewall Status.

In Windows XP, click Start> Control Panel> Security Center > Windows Firewall.

When the Windows Firewall dialogue box appears

click on the button marked ON (recommended).

Click the button marked OK.

That’s it, your computer is now protected. On a simple level at least. Your firewall will now work quietly away in the

background, blocking any traffic that isn’t received by a direct request from your computer. However, if you find

yourself experiencing problems with certain programs, then you will have to manually configure the Windows firewall to

allow these programs access to the Internet.

To Manually Configure the Windows Firewall.

The Windows Firewall is very easy to configure, both in Windows XP and Windows Vista/7 and it’s quite simple to

create exceptions that will allow programs creating and generating unsolicited requests access to the Internet.

Follow the steps below to create an exception:

In Windows Vista, click Start > Control Panel > Security> Windows Firewall > Change Settings.

In Windows7, click Start > Control Panel >System & Security> Windows Firewall >Allow a program or feature through the windows firewall.

In Windows XP, click Start> Control Panel> Security Center > Windows Firewall.

Click the tab marked Exceptions and look at the list of programs it contains. To create an exception for a

program, click in the box next to its name.

If the name of the program does not appear in the box, then click the button marked Add Program.

Another box will appear that contains a list of all the programs installed on your Pc.

Highlight the program you wish to add to the list and click OK.

In the Exceptions tab, place a tick next to the program’s name and click the button marked OK.

If you are still experiencing problems with a valid program or application getting blocked by the firewall,

then you need to open the port manually. To open the port manually you need to know the port number that the

particular program uses and whether the program is using UDP or TCP protocol. To find out which port the program

uses and its protocol, contact the software manufacturer via their website or search the Microsoft Knowledge Base

at http://support.microsoft.com/search/?adv= 1

How to manually open ports

In Windows Vista, click Start> Control Panel > Security> Windows Firewall > Change Settings.

(Make sure you are not viewing the Control Panel in Classic View).

In Windows7, click Start > Control Panel >System & Security> Windows Firewall >Advanced settings>inbound rules>new rule>ports>specific local ports>Allow the connection>next.

In Windows XP, click Start> Control Panel > Security Center > Windows Firewall.

Open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and switch to Classic View by clicking the link in the top left corner of the Window.

In Classic View locate and click the icon marked Windows Firewall.

Click the tab marked Exceptions then click the button marked Add a Port.

Type a simple name into the box marked Name.

Type the number of the port you wish to open into the box marked Port Number.

Choose either TCP or UDP and click the button marked OK.

Repeat this process for every port that you wish to open.

Most firewalls allow you to unblock programs via their security alerts and the Windows Firewall in XP/Vista/7 is no exception.

When the firewall detects Internet -based activity from a certain program, it will notify you and ask if you want to allow or deny this activity.

Once again it is that time of the year,when spring cleaning is coming around and it is a good  time of year to be giving your poor old pc some T.L.C by giving it a good cleaning.

Yes folks, This means that you have  inside your computer,as well as the outside. (not if you have a laptop, but we’ll touch on that later).

What is meant by “Clean inside my computer?”

Most people do not even know what the inside of their computer even looks like?

If you are interested in seeing what’s going on and how much dust and muck can accumulate in there take a look at a couple of these pictures that have been posted on the internet………

So Lets begin by taking off the cover and remember if you have pets, expect A LOT of dust and fur.

But first things first UNPLUG FROM THE MAINS.

1. Unplug all Cables! This machine must not be connected to any power.

2. Remove all peripherals such as the mouse and keyboard.

3. Take your computer outside

Usually there are a couple of screws or clips on the side that you undo to gain access and that allow you to slide off half the case, it’s not quite as easy  as opening a box, but it will slide open,it may be a little stiff but persevere it will come off, Sometimes half the cover comes off, other times the whole thing will come off and then you will be seeing the insides of your computer completely bare.

I have seen Many people cleaning out their computer, who just get a vacuum and suck all the dust and muck out. (Occasionally even I do that )But…there are some concerns with that approach.You really have to be careful as an Electric static charge can zap your computer and fry some of the components and So for you the Average user I would just recommend picking all the larger pieces out by hand or with Tweezers but be careful not to touch any of the components on the motherboard.Then after you have removed all the big pieces, get a can of “Dust Air” and  start spraying air on all the dirty components.

You will especially want to get the back area where the power fan is, and where you plug in your network cables, monitor, etc. Those get very dusty as they are the closest to the fur and dust in your house.

After you get it all clean and good to go,replace the cover  and plug it all back in.

Your computer may or may not run faster or better, but I have seen some really nasty insides in some computers and I realised that all this fur and muck is causing untold amounts of damage to your computer and also shortening its lifespan.

Here is a of photo of the above pc after it was cleaned out.

LAPTOP USERS

You can’t just take laptops apart and dust them out, well you can but it’s a right pain to put it all back together correctly,but you can clean the keyboard and screen I do recommend that.

Why? Because the keyboard is a part of the “machine” unlike a regular computer that has it detached. Keeping your keyboard clean will help keep your laptop working. Just get a can of compressed air duster and give it a good “spraying” and then check for big lumps of fur and stuff. A biscuit crumb can cause key’s to stick and give you hours of Stress so just check that out on occasion and you’ll be in great shape!

If you have any questions about this or want CPW Computers to do a regular computer cleaning and show you how to dust out your computer, call 07704772032 or leave us a message at contact us for an appointment.

only this time i have a special little program to tell everyone about..

Its called Windows live Skydrive and it may be accessed from this link. http://skydrive.live.com/

What is Skydrive.

Windows SkyDrive is a nice online storage spot to upload some of your files you’d like to be able to grab anytime, anywhere. It is open to Windows Live customers all it takes is a simple visit and login and you’re up and running They’re offering 25GB of space which is a large piece of storage to dump all your important files of all types.

Getting Started

To get started, point your browser to http://skydrive.live.com/and sign in.

You have to have a Windows Live account to use this service but most people will have one of these and if not it only takes a minute or two to sign up for one. Once you have  sign in and accepted the EULA, you will be able to get started uploading some of your important backup files.

The SkyDrive Dropbox

The SkyDrive dropbox is easy to navigate and look at with all the shortcuts at a simple glance. Here is an image of the frontpage.

The personal folders have a default setting of not sharing their contents. This is of course the security level that most users are going to want to stick with. One nice feature is the “Public Folders” section whereby you can upload anything and make it visible to the world or just a select few of your contacts. The default for the “Public Folders” is obviously, viewable to all.

As a matter of fact, each folder gives you that explicit ability….to add/remove anyone from your contact list or just by email as a reader or viewer of your documents.

Uploads

Uploading content to SkyDrive is as easy as uploading to any other upload site.

Just point your “Browse” button to any file on your hard drive or network drive and SkyDrive will take care of the rest.

The only drawback to this service is that you’re locked into only 50MB uploads per file,but this should not cause too many problems for most users.

Skydrive is an excellent free resource that will more than suffice for the backup and storage of most home users documents and files.

Try it out You may like it and it may just save you the hassle of losing your valuable data.

Learn how to use a Windows Vista computer

The Windows Vista interface includes the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and Sidebar

In order to get started using Windows Vista, you need to learn how to navigate your way around you computer so you can find and open files and programs. This guide will get you started by introducing you to key elements of the Windows Vista interface – the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and Sidebar.

The desktop provides a background for everything else, and shortcuts on it allow you to open programs and files quickly. The Start menu is the main way to open programs, files, and folders, while the taskbar helps you switch between and see the status of programs. The Sidebar is a new feature that provides you quick access to information.

In addition to learning how to use the main components of the Vista interface, you’ll also learn several ways to switch between windows. A final section on Windows Explorer teaches you how to find, organize, and open files.

Windows Vista Desktop

The Windows Vista desktop

The Windows Vista desktop is the main screen area on which open windows and files appear. You can put icons for files, folders, and programs on your desktop, and use the shortcuts to open files and folders and start programs. It’s like the top of your actual desk – it’s a workspace you can use to make it easier to find the things you need.
The best way to understand what the Windows Vista desktop is for is to start using it. This collection of tutorials should get you started:

Some other Vista interface elements – the Start menu, taskbar, and Sidebar – appear with the desktop but are separate elements.

Windows Vista Start Menu

The Windows Vista Start menu

The Windows Vista Start menu is the place to start if you want to start a program or open files or folders. It’s the main way you access files, settings, and programs stored on your computer.
The Windows Vista Start menu is made up of a pinned items list, a list of recently used programs, an All Programs list, a search box, and links in the right panel to folders, settings, and other options. The pinned items list contains links to programs you choose for easy access, while the list of recently used programs is updated automatically. You can use the search box to search for and open programs and files on your computer.
Learn how to use the Start menu:

• Start a program
• Open a commonly used folder
• Open a recently used file
• Open the Control Panel
• Search for programs or files
• Open Windows Help and Support
• Turn off your computer

Windows Vista Taskbar

The Windows Vista taskbar is the bar that appears at the bottom of your screen. It’s usually visible, although you can hide it. The taskbar is made up of four parts:

• Start button – click to open the Start menu
• Quick Launch toolbar – click the icons to start programs
• An area for buttons for open programs and files – click the buttons to switch between open windows and group similar taskbar items
• Notification area – view the time and status of programs and settings

Windows Vista Sidebar and Gadgets

The Windows Vista Sidebar

The Windows Vista Sidebar is an area of your desktop where you can store gadgets. Gadgets are small programs you can use to access information. For instance, gadgets let you look up contacts, check the current weather, see how your computer is performing, or view pictures as a slide show.
The Sidebar is useful if there is information or tools you frequently need at your fingertips. Vista comes with some gadgets, and you can find many more online. When you first start Vista, the Sidebar will include the clock, picture slide show, and feed headlines gadgets. These gadgets let you see the time, view your pictures as a slide show, and see new stories posted to your favorite Web sites. Get started using the Windows Sidebar with these tutorials:

Switch between windows in Windows Vista

There are a few ways to switch between open windows

Once you have several windows open, it’s important to know how to use Windows Vista to switch between windows. Click on the links below to learn the different ways to switch between windows:

• Use the taskbar buttons

Use taskbar buttons to switch between open windows

To switch between open windows, simply click on the taskbar button for the program you want to use. The window will be brought to the top and made active. The taskbar button will also appear pressed in, making it easier to see what window is currently active.

• Use Flip

Flip

Flip allows you to switch between windows

Flip is one way to switch between windows in Windows Vista. You can use the keyboard shortcut, Alt+Tab, to switch between windows or click on the Flip icon in the Quick Launch toolbar.
Depending on your computer’s hardware and Vista’s settings, your Flip window may display icons or live thumbnails for each open program. Icons are static images representing each program, while live thumbnails show what is actually open in the program.

• Use Flip 3D

Use Flip 3D to switch between open windows

Flip 3D allows you to switch between open windows in a way that feels three dimensional. Live thumbnails are stacked on top of each other in a way that allows you to use some of each open window. Flip 3D requires Windows Aero, so your computer must meet the Windows Vista Premium Ready requirements and you can’t be using the Vista Home Basic edition.
To activate Flip 3d, press the Windows Start and Tab keys simultaneously. Use your mouse’s scroll wheel or your arrow keys to move through the open windows, and click on the window you want to use.

• Minimize open windows

How to minimize open windows

If you need to switch to a different program or file, you don’t have to close the current window before you can open another. Instead, minimize the window you don’t need by clicking on the minimize button in the window’s title bar.
When you minimize the window, it will move to your taskbar. Simply click on the taskbar button to open the window when you need it again.

• View the desktop

How to show the desktop in Windows Vista

If your Windows Vista desktop seems to have disappeared, no worries – it’s easy to get it back. Just click on the desktop icon in the Quick Launch toolbar.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Start+D to go to the desktop. Start+M will show the desktop with the Windows Sidebar.

Find files and folders in Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer provides access to all your files and folders

When you need to find a file or folder, Windows Explorer can be a great place to start. It provides access to all your files, so you can use it to open any kind of file. You can use Windows Explorer to organize your files into folders to make them easier to find. But when you know what you’re looking for, the desktop search integrated into into Windows Vista is usually the fastest way to find a file.
To open Windows Explorer, click on a link to a commonly used folder in the Vista Start menu. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Start+E to launch Windows Explorer.

How to turn off Windows Vista

When you want to turn off your computer, you have a few options:
1. Click on the power button in the Start menu. If the power button has a small, yellow exclamation point on it, Vista will install updates before it turns your computer off.
2. Click on the lock button in the Start menu to lock your computer. To gain access to the computer after it has been locked, users will need to enter a password or use an account that isn’t password protected. Locking the computer when you’re away from it can be a good idea if you don’t want family or coworkers accessing your files.
3. Click on the small arrow next to the lock button if you want another option. A menu will pop up. You can switch users, log off, and lock the computer, which are good options if more than one person needs to use the same computer. Restarting your computer is a good idea if your computer is running slowly, and Sleep and Hibernate are good choices if you won’t be using your computer for a while. Choose Shut Down if you want to turn the computer off.
You can also access the same options for turning off your computer by pressing CTRL, ALT, and Delete simultaneously. Additionally, if you leave your computer idle for several minutes, Vista will go to Sleep and later Hibernate automatically according to your power options.

Sleep mode

Turn your computer on and off quickly with Sleep

Sleep is a new power state available in Windows Vista. In previous Windows versions, you could choose between Standby, Hibernate, and shutting down your computer. Standby allowed your computer to restart quickly, but Hibernate better secured your data and computer.
The Sleep state in Windows Vista combines the benefits of Standby and Hibernate, allowing you to quickly and safely turn off Windows while ensuring that Vista will restart in just 2-3 seconds. When you enter the Sleep state, your computer will save your session to memory and your hard disk. Saving it to the hard disk ensures you data won’t be lost if you lose power, and saving it to memory allows Vista to resume from Sleep quickly.
When you’re ready to use your computer again, you just have to hit the power button and Vista will resume from Sleep. In my experience, Vista does resume quickly from Sleep, and it’s quickly become a favorite feature of mine.
If you don’t restart your computer from Sleep before the specified time, Vista will put your computer into a hibernation state. Hibernation uses less power than Sleep, preserving battery life, but Vista requires longer to restart from Hibernation than from Sleep.

Due to its point and click nature, Windows is quite difficult to use without a mouse, But like in this clients case the mouse is defective it is possible to use the keyboard in its place.

To enable the Keyboard/mouse feature, press the following combination of keys…

Left ALT key + Left SHIFT key + NUM LOCK key.

Wait for the confirmation box to appear.

Press the TAB key until the Yes box is Highlighted then press The ENTER key.

The Keyboard mouse is then controlled by the number keys on the number pad on the left hand side of the keyboard.

The left mouse button is controlled by the 5 Key

The right hand button is controlled by the +Key

Turning off this feature is done by pressing the Left ALT key + Left SHIFT key + NUM LOCK key combination again.

It used to be that backing up my important information was right up there with visiting the dentist, until the day that I lost three months work due to a power failure and it took me another two weeks to bring all of it back up to date since which time I have been a stickler for regular backups. It used to be that backing up was a slow and laborious task, but there’s good news! Backing up these days is easy and inexpensive.

Why bother to back up?
The only reason to back up is so that you can recover important information. If you don’t have anything important on your computer, then you don’t need to back it up. However if like most of us, you would regret the loss of your photos, your spreadsheets and letters, your business information, or anything else on your computer such as your email or your address book, then you really do need to have a copy of those files.

We have helped many home computer users establish a backup routine. In each case, the first step is for you to decide on what you need to back up and how often you need to do it. Think about what data you would regret losing, and how often that data changes. If you use a computer to run your business, and you have contact information, billing information, accounting files or other things that change often, you might want to consider backing up your files weekly or even daily.
Even if you don’t use your computer for business, maybe you want to make sure you have another copy of those family  photos, or tax return information, or your email,but If that doesn’t change so often you can get away with infrequent backups such as weekly or even monthly.

It is much easier to do a backup now than it was even a few years ago. Go get yourself an external hard drive with a USB connection. Hard drive storage is cheap.Plug it into your computer, set up a backup program, and make a note in your diary to do your backups and get into a routine and stick to it, I personally do my backups overnight on a Friday.

Some external hard drives come with backup software, but it is usually only a trial version that you will eventually have to pay for or replace with a paid for version,which can often become an expensive way of doing things. I usually recommend one of several good, free backup programs suitable for home users.The most popular of these is  SyncBack Freeware which is a good place to start. The free version gives you the ability to backup or synchronize your files to another hard drive, CD’s/DVD’s (if you really want to). You can download it here.

While this is all good for the average home user, If you are running a business, you will need something more sophisticated, and you will likely have to pay for that type of program.The program  SyncBack SE is more powerful, faster, and offers more features including scheduling, So that you can set it and forget it.The Se version costs around £18. SyncBack Pro is still more powerful, and costs about £30 . For further information there is a chart here which will show you the differences between the various versions.

Whatever program you choose to use, you should always make a small test backup, and then do a test restore so you aware of how the program works and your ability to restore a backup from it PRIOR to you having  an emergency and not understanding the program.
If you need help with a backup routine, or with any computer problem, We are here to help you and your computer work together. For further help on Backing up or other computer problems  contact us at our website