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 Apr 25 2008, 02:15 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 84 Joined: 15-April 08 From: Bristol, England Member No.: 203,315  |
QUOTE(skyfuser @ Jan 16 2008, 02:09 AM)  I've been playing around with freeware and I found this awesome CD/DVD/Blu-Ray/HD-DVD application, Starburn. It is made by Rocket Division, and it is an awesome program. Quality is definite, as prices are as high as $500 each. Link can be found here. http://www.rocketdivision.com/download_starburn.html The other programs are the download/order are probably also good, but I haven't checked them yet. Cheers  http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/rocketdivision.com The siteadvisor is hardly totally accurate, but I thought, "Better safe than sorry". I have 'computer hypochondria'. Got to stop reading those old HJT logs. -------------------- It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices.
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Apr 25 2008, 02:22 AM
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 Senior Member Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 438 Joined: 23-November 07 From: California Member No.: 171,969 |
QUOTE(KingOfIdiocy @ Apr 25 2008, 12:15 AM) QUOTE(skyfuser @ Jan 16 2008, 02:09 AM) I've been playing around with freeware and I found this awesome CD/DVD/Blu-Ray/HD-DVD application, Starburn. It is made by Rocket Division, and it is an awesome program. Quality is definite, as prices are as high as $500 each. Link can be found here. http://www.rocketdivision.com/download_starburn.html The other programs are the download/order are probably also good, but I haven't checked them yet. Cheers http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/rocketdivision.com The siteadvisor is hardly totally accurate, but I thought, "Better safe than sorry". I have 'computer hypochondria'. Got to stop reading those old HJT logs. It's safe. People are just stupid enough to just madly click through the EULA and not see what stuff they have ignored as a opt-in checkmark or hidden installation. StarBurn gives the option of whether you want the home page to be set or not. I mean... if people don't look through anything and then complain about "browser exploits"... well... shucks for them<_< FileHippo's Update Checker is better than anything else I've seen. It might not have really obscure software, but there are lots of stuff on there. No need for a subscription for VersionTracker Pro, Driver Agent, Radarsync (although that site does have an archive of updates free users can download), or any of that stuff. Edit: Oh yeah... don't sweat about the HJT logs :D I read through them all the time in order to get myself more educated with the power of DSS, ComboFix, and its logs. No need to be paranoid... I'm probably the most insecure computer user ever 
This post has been edited by skyfuser: Apr 25 2008, 02:24 AM -------------------- "If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way." - Bertrand Russell
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 Apr 25 2008, 03:26 AM
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 Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 746 Joined: 25-October 07 From: Sydney, NSW Member No.: 165,216 |
QUOTE(skyfuser @ Apr 25 2008, 05:22 PM) FileHippo's Update Checker is better than anything else I've seen. It might not have really obscure software, but there are lots of stuff on there. No need for a subscription for VersionTracker Pro, Driver Agent, Radarsync (although that site does have an archive of updates free users can download), or any of that stuff.  excellent work! Thank you skyfuser
-------------------- When you don't want to feel, death can seem like a dream. But seeing death, really seeing it, makes dreaming about it ridiculous. Maybe, there's a moment growing up when something peels back... Maybe, maybe, we look for secrets because we can't believe our minds- girl, interrupted Matty Williams. MAY.25.1993-APRIL.13.2008 I miss you xox |
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Apr 25 2008, 07:10 AM
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 Visiting Alien Group: Members Posts: 3,942 Joined: 20-May 07 From: millenium falcon Member No.: 131,963 |
I doubt anyone's ever heard of this, but it pretty good
the free download only scans and removes malware but has frequent database updates http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php startuplite is worth mentioning also http://www.malwarebytes.org/startuplite.php let it decide what you really need and don't -------------------- |
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Apr 26 2008, 04:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 438 Joined: 23-November 07 From: California Member No.: 171,969 |
Mediainfo is an open-source solution to getting any at all information for your media files. It offers many different ways of viewing the info to your liking, as well as building a custom style sheet so you only see the info you need. Not only that, it even gives you information on which codecs are necessary to view it and will even guide you to the download page of it! After downloading, it's possible to also replace the information offered by Windows itself when you hover over a media file, replacing it with the in-depth info of Mediainfo
 With this program, I believe I have found a panacea 
-------------------- "If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way." - Bertrand Russell
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Apr 26 2008, 11:53 PM
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 The BSG Malware Fighter Group: HJT Team Posts: 3,955 Joined: 20-April 06 From: Hamburg Member No.: 64,788 |
Movienizer - "Love movies? Have a growing wish list in addition to a respectable collection? Having trouble navigating through the collection? Organize your movie collection with Movienizer for absolutely free!"
I installed it yesterday as I have about 40 DVDs and can never remember if I have all sequels of a set of movies for ie, or if I already bought it . This software is easy to use and feeds from online databases. Additionally you can printout "Reports" in different file formats, listing all your movies.
-------------------- - "How did I get infected?" - "Safe-hex" - Member of UNITE - - The HJT forum is very busy. If I've not posted back within 24 hrs., send a PM with your topic link. Thank you. - HELP REQUESTS VIA THE PM SYSTEM WILL BE IGNORED. The Forums are there for a reason! Thanks-  |
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Apr 29 2008, 05:09 PM
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 Bleepin' Cynic Group: BC Advisor Posts: 3,529 Joined: 11-November 06 Member No.: 94,959 |
New link for AOL VirusScan Plus under Antivirus Applications:
http://daol.aol.com/security/virusscan-plus -------------------- Stupidity has a knack of getting its way.
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Apr 29 2008, 06:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 438 Joined: 23-November 07 From: California Member No.: 171,969 |
No recommendation today, but I did manage to find almost all the system requirements for the applications up to Hard Drive & System Utilities, if it's still needed.
I wanted to attach but apparently it's "inherently risky" so I guess I'll post it here. I decided against a filehost because it's small and too pointless. Formatting is a bit lost though... I'll try to finish later whether it's needed or not. Edit: Never mind won't work, I guess I'll hotlink it. Click here. This post has been edited by skyfuser: Apr 29 2008, 06:50 PM -------------------- "If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way." - Bertrand Russell
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May 8 2008, 10:42 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 24-April 07 From: A secret bunker in the western United States Member No.: 126,756 |
FYI
This is an excerpt from my AVG Event History Log concerning a virus detected in keyfinder.2.0.1.zip that I downloaded from bleeping computer. I don't remember if it was from your list or from one of the responses posted. If it was the latter then my bad. Either way I thought you should know. Where: keyfinder.2.0.1.zip Type: @EID_Id_trj What: PSW.Generic6.HRE "while anarchy and fascism appear to lie at opposite ends of the political spectrum, both have the same outcome: oppression of the weak by the strong and bondage for all" - Mr. President |
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May 8 2008, 11:09 AM
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Visiting Alien Group: Members Posts: 3,942 Joined: 20-May 07 From: millenium falcon Member No.: 131,963 |
QUOTE(Mr President @ May 8 2008, 11:42 AM) FYI This is an excerpt from my AVG Event History Log concerning a virus detected in keyfinder.2.0.1.zip that I downloaded from bleeping computer. I don't remember if it was from your list or from one of the responses posted. If it was the latter then my bad. Either way I thought you should know. Where: keyfinder.2.0.1.zip Type: @EID_Id_trj What: PSW.Generic6.HRE "while anarchy and fascism appear to lie at opposite ends of the political spectrum, both have the same outcome: oppression of the weak by the strong and bondage for all" - Mr. President I would report the false positive to AVG -------------------- |
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May 8 2008, 11:28 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 24-April 07 From: A secret bunker in the western United States Member No.: 126,756 |
I am not doubting that it is a false positive because I know that happens a lot and I do have a lot of confidence in this website.
I would also be happy to report the false positive to AVG. Not that I doubt you Mr. Chewbacca, but can you point me to some other evidence of the falseness of the report and/or other info that would be helpful to AVG, such as what resides in the .zip file that may have caused the false report, to add to my contact with AVG? No offense, but I don't think they will make any changes based on "Chewbacca told me so". BTW thanks for the quick response. Mr. President |
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May 8 2008, 11:34 AM
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Visiting Alien Group: Members Posts: 3,942 Joined: 20-May 07 From: millenium falcon Member No.: 131,963 |
Being familiar with both products and having used the magicjellybeankeyfinder myself and looking at the classification
PSW.Generic6.HRE password/generic/heuristic I am about 110% sure on this  don't worry avg is so out to lunch lately they will probably never open your report -------------------- |
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May 8 2008, 12:00 PM
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 Forum Addict Group: Global Moderator Posts: 18,918 Joined: 11-April 04 From: Chicago, Il. Member No.: 113 |
For the on-line scholar and note-taking student, Firefox has a very good extension, Zotero, while allows note-taking, saving webpages and highlighting them, preparing bibliographies and footnote information.
http://www.zotero.org/documentation/quick_start_guide Cheers, John -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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May 8 2008, 02:05 PM
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 Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 233 Joined: 25-January 07 Member No.: 108,272 |
QUOTE(Mr President @ May 8 2008, 04:42 PM) This is an excerpt from my AVG Event History Log concerning a virus detected in keyfinder.2.0.1.zip that I downloaded from bleeping computer. I don't remember if it was from your list or from one of the responses posted. If it was the latter then my bad. I've just downloaded keyfinder.2.0.1.zip and keyfinder.exe is reported to have a PSW.Generic6.HRE virus with my AVG. I've downloaded keyfinder.1.51.zip and that ok. I can't see that you found the Keyfinder on a link in here, its against company policy. If you want to join the AVG forum then have a look here 
-------------------- Keith
http://www.martin2k.co.uk/forums I've been programming with VB for 14 years. Started with VB4 16bit Pro, VB5 Pro, VB6 Pro/Enterprise and now VB3 Pro. But I'm no expert, I'm still learning. |
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May 8 2008, 04:28 PM
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Visiting Alien Group: Members Posts: 3,942 Joined: 20-May 07 From: millenium falcon Member No.: 131,963 |
A-Squared Found nothing
AntiVir Found TR/Spy.Webmoner.IP ArcaVir Found nothing Avast Found nothing AVG Antivirus Found nothing BitDefender Found nothing ClamAV Found nothing CPsecure Found Troj.Spy.W32.Webmoner.ip Dr.Web Found nothing F-Prot Antivirus Found nothing F-Secure Anti-Virus Found nothing Fortinet Found Spy/Webmoner Ikarus Found nothing Kaspersky Anti-Virus Found nothing NOD32 Found nothing Norman Virus Control Found nothing Panda Antivirus Found nothing Rising Antivirus Found nothing Sophos Antivirus Found Mal/Generic-A VirusBuster Found nothing VBA32 Found Trojan-Spy.Win32.Webmoner.ip Antivirus Version Last Update Result AhnLab-V3 2008.5.3.0 2008.05.08 - AntiVir 7.8.0.14 2008.05.08 TR/Spy.Webmoner.IP Authentium 4.93.8 2008.05.08 - Avast 4.8.1169.0 2008.05.07 - AVG 7.5.0.516 2008.05.07 PSW.Generic6.HRE BitDefender 7.2 2008.05.08 - CAT-QuickHeal 9.50 2008.05.08 TrojanSpy.Webmoner.ip ClamAV 0.92.1 2008.05.08 - DrWeb 4.44.0.09170 2008.05.08 - eSafe 7.0.15.0 2008.05.07 - eTrust-Vet 31.4.5769 2008.05.08 - Ewido 4.0 2008.05.08 - F-Prot 4.4.2.54 2008.05.07 - F-Secure 6.70.13260.0 2008.05.08 - Fortinet 3.14.0.0 2008.05.08 Spy/Webmoner Ikarus T3.1.1.26.0 2008.05.08 Trojan-Spy.Win32.Webmoner.ip Kaspersky 7.0.0.125 2008.05.08 - McAfee 5291 2008.05.08 - Microsoft 1.3408 2008.05.08 - NOD32v2 3086 2008.05.08 - Norman 5.80.02 2008.05.08 - Panda 9.0.0.4 2008.05.07 - Prevx1 V2 2008.05.08 - Rising 20.43.32.00 2008.05.08 - Sophos 4.29.0 2008.05.08 Mal/Generic-A Sunbelt 3.0.1097.0 2008.05.07 - Symantec 10 2008.05.08 - TheHacker 6.2.92.305 2008.05.08 - VBA32 3.12.6.5 2008.05.08 Trojan-Spy.Win32.Webmoner.ip VirusBuster 4.3.26:9 2008.05.08 - Webwasher-Gateway 6.6.2 2008.05.08 Trojan.Spy.Webmoner.IP I am sure keyfinder is a very suspicous program, it has to be to do what it needs to do common sense is your friend -------------------- |
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