-- News from Dean Hancy PC Bits tag:www.pcbitsnews.com,2009-06-10://1 2012-02-08T15:55:05Z -- News, tips, and Important Information from the owner of PC Bits. 763-360-2163 service@pcbitsweb.com www.pcbitsweb.com Movable Type Pro 4.37 SpywareBlaster - New Version Again! tag:www.pcbitsnews.com,2009://1.5 2012-02-08T21:31:48Z 2012-02-08T15:55:05Z PC Bits UPDATE UPDATE - SpywareBlaster Has a New Version - 4.6! SpywareBlaster.JPG

 

You should Install the new Version. Version 4.6   DO NOT go to JavaCool!!!!

Download it from www.filehippo.com.  Look for it on the "home" page or search for it.

Save the file to your desktop.  Then double click on it after closing the Internet.

Very easy install but you must choose "Manual Updating" in the Updating Options screen.

When SpywareBlaster 4.6 opens click on the link Enable All Protection.

Dean

]]> New Version of MalwareBytes 30 Jan 12 tag:www.pcbitsnews.com,2012://1.49 2012-01-30T23:17:54Z 2012-01-30T23:23:31Z PC Bits
Today MalwareBytes just downloaded a new version!    It seems to install OK.  Go ahead and download it and install it.   It will then do a regular update.

If you have problems call me.

Dean  763-360-2163

]]> Help, I have a Virus! tag:www.pcbitsnews.com,2009://1.6 2012-01-16T15:19:45Z 2012-01-19T22:13:10Z PC Bits What should you do if you suspect you have a virus?

First you must know your PC.  What is "Normal" behavior?  What is your web browser's "Home Page"?  What does normal Internet traffic look/sound/feel like?  How fast is the Internet?  How fast do you get/send emails?

One of the first symptoms of a virus is a "change"!   The Internet is "Slow".  The PC is acting "funny"!  There seems to be lots of activity going on over the Internet wires but "you" aren't doing anything.  Your "Home Page" changes to some other web site, either porn or a site that tries to sell you something.  You can no longer get or send emails.  Google searches that don't show you the right "results" is a frequent complaint.

The obvious symptoms are "pop-ups".  These can happen anywhere and at random times.  They pop-up inside web pages, they pop-up in the system tray (down by the time/clock), they just pop-up on top of everything and they won't go away!  These fraudulent pop-ups can be "official" looking warnings, or advertisements claiming that you are "infected".  They FALSELY claim that they have "scanned" for viruses and found a "Trojan" or some such thing.  Another type of virus pop-up claims that your hard drive and/or RAM is failing.  To prove it the virus begins to erase your icons!

You have Avira AntiVir Guard.  Just who is claiming to have found something?  You should only respond if the warning pop-up is from Avira! (Look for the Red Umbrella and the Remove button.)

If you suspect a virus Immediately shut down the PC using the Power Button then call me immediately at 763-360-2163.

Dean

]]> Update Wednesday Feb. 15th tag:www.pcbitsnews.com,2009://1.13 2012-01-12T00:44:11Z 2012-01-19T22:04:19Z PC Bits XP Users please run "Windows Updates" from Internet Explorer.

XP Users - you should download and install all "Update",  "Critical", "Security", or "Fixes an Issue" updates.  Do Not install Internet Explorer 8 or Internet Explorer 9 or Windows Live if you use Windows XP!!!  Microsoft is still trying to sneak these in.  They may be anywhere in the list of Updates.

Vista and Windows 7 Users - Do Not install Internet Explorer 9 or Windows Live! I have had many PCs "automatically" install IE9 as an "update".  I have had to re-install Windows to fix them!  Install only Important updates.  Click on the link for Important updates to see the list.

  1. XP Users open Internet Explorer
  2. Look for the Tools Icon on the far right and click on it
  3. Choose "Windows Update"
  4. Click on the CUSTOM button
  5. Wait for it to finish thinking
  6. Look carefully for Internet Explorer 8 or Windows Live and UNCHECK them.
  7. You do not need any Optional Software or Hardware updates
  8. Install all "Update", "Critical", "Security", or "Fixes an Issue" updates
  9. Reboot your PC after all have been downloaded and installed.
]]> SpyBot Search & Destroy Version 2 tag:www.pcbitsnews.com,2011://1.39 2012-01-08T15:47:23Z 2012-01-09T17:24:31Z PC Bits Special Announcement!

SpyBot Search & Destroy is coming out with Version 2!

He is in Beta testing right now.

 

DO NOT install this!

Version 2 is completely different than Version 1.6.2 the version we are using.

It wants to be a complete Security package like McAfee or Norton.  It will conflict with AntiVir, ZoneAlarm and MalwareBytes!

I will be testing Version 2 as he completes his Beta testing and will let my customers know what to do when I am completely through with my own testing.

Dean

]]> Malwarebytes Error - Jan. 2012 tag:www.pcbitsnews.com,2012://1.48 2012-01-04T20:13:25Z 2012-01-04T20:15:29Z PC Bits Malwarebytes has a bug!  They are aware of this.

If Malwarebytes won't open after an update follow the instructions below.

Uninstall Malwarebytes.pdf

Dean

]]> Things You Must Do! - Is New tag:www.pcbitsnews.com,2010://1.25 2011-12-25T18:49:56Z 2011-12-25T20:27:27Z PC Bits PC Bits Things you must do.pdf

25 Dec 2011
Here is a new updated version of my "PC Bits Things You Must Do" document.

All ideas for improvements to this document are welcomed.  Email me at service@pcbitsnews.com
]]> Upgrade ZoneAlarm to New Version Instructions tag:www.pcbitsnews.com,2011://1.44 2011-11-24T17:39:55Z 2011-11-24T17:42:16Z Click on this link to open the instructions for "Upgrading" ZoneAlarm to the new version. ZoneAlarm New Install Instructions.pdf Dean... PC Bits Click on this link to open the instructions for "Upgrading" ZoneAlarm to the new version.

ZoneAlarm New Install Instructions.pdf

Dean

]]> Install / Update Avira Antivir 2012 Instructions tag:www.pcbitsnews.com,2011://1.42 2011-10-24T16:07:08Z 2011-10-24T13:12:07Z PC Bits Install AntiVir 2012.pdf

Here are the promised instructions for installing the new version of Avira's free AntiVir 2012.

I used a Windows XP machine and Internet Explorer 7 to make these instructions.  Things will be different if you use Vista or Windows 7.  Things will be different if you use a different Browser.  The idea is the same.  Get the proper install file from www.filehippo.com, save it to your desktop then execute it.  Remember that ZoneAlarm will pop up many times during the install and you must click the Remember this setting button and ALLOW every time.

When you are completely done you should delete the Install file you downloaded to the desktop.

Dean Hancy  763-360-2163

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