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Microsoft silently update Windows without notice

Reaper-X — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:55:53 +0000

According to this article by Windowssecrets.com, it seems that Microsoft updating several files inside the System32 directory without notice, even if the auto updates itself have been disabled on the user machine

The Automatic Updates dialog box in the Control Panel can be set to prevent updates from being installed automatically. However, with Microsoft's latest stealth move, updates to the WU executables seem to be installed regardless of the settings without notifying users.

I’ve tried checking several files listed from their website (wuauclt.exe, wuapi.dll, etc) and i didn’t see anything changed on my Windows XP box, but i’m pretty sure that’s because i haven’t updated my Windows XP SP2 Machine in the last few months

If a system has been patched in the past few months, the nine executables in Windows\System32 will either show an earlier version number, 7.0.6000.374, or the stealth patch: 7.0.6000.381

I guess it’s better for me to stick with Slipstreamed XP CD after all even though my slipstreamed xp cd is still using the old version of RyanVM XP-SP2 Update Pack

0x87485B96 | Tags : Tech News, Windows

Adware maker sues Anti Spyware maker

Reaper-X — Sun, 20 May 2007 02:38:29 +0000

I just never thought that Adware maker can also sues Anti Spyware maker because of their product (Spyware Doctor) helping people to solve their adware / malware problem on their computer (Full Story)

Zango Inc. v. PC Tools Pty Ltd.

5/15/2007 07-2-15844-8 CBC

Complaint for injunctive relief and tortious interference with business expectancy. The plaintiff's software, which "has been consensually installed by millions of users," is being destroyed by the defendant's "Spyware Doctor Starter Edition" application. The application does not give users specific warning that Zango's software will be deleted. The defendant's product has been distributed as part of a "Google Pack" of software tools, causing the plaintiff "irreparable harm." The plaintiff seeks at least $35 million in damages – via Spamnotes

They says that Spyware Doctor does not give users specific warning that Zango’s software will be deleted ?

Based on my experience when repairing or configuring someone else computer. I always ask them first if they want me to configure the anti spyware / antivirus product to automatically delete all kind of threat without warning / prompting the user first … all of them are saying “Yes” to that question … and i think you can guess why

But this ??? …. well … i think i’ve said enough ;)

0x87485B96 | Tags : Computer Security, Internet, Opinion, Personal, Tech News

Google Adsense has new beta referrals program

Reaper-X — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:08:45 +0000

Most of you already know about adsense which is based on pay-per-click, but now Google Adsense add new referrals program for the adsense publisher which is based on pay-per-action program. Here’s the short description about this new Google Referrals program from the Google Adsense blog :

As with our current Google referrals, you'll generate earnings when your visitors click through to an advertiser's site and complete an action defined by your advertisers, such as a sale or sign-up. Because these actions are often more involved than a simple click or impression, advertisers pay more for these referrals, which can translate into higher earnings for your site

As you can see that this new program is just like the old pay-per-click type, with an addition that your site visitors must complete an action defined by the advertisers first

Unfortunately this beta program only open for specific publishers only (i'm pretty sure that most of the new publishers that is getting accepted with this beta program are large publishers only / or those who’s having large site)

But just in case you’re interested on trying the new referrals beta program, you can sign up from here

0x87485B96 | Tags : Google, Google Adsense, Income Sources, Making Money, Tech News

Devil May Cry 4 goes to PC and XBOX360

Reaper-X — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:43:27 +0000

Yay .. finally DMC 4 are going to be available for PC users :D .. here’s the news from Gamespot :

Devil May Cry 4 is no longer a PlayStation 3 exclusive. The latest installment in Dante's adventures has joined the list of titles that will no longer be limited to Sony's new console, which launches in the UK on Friday. Like Devil May Cry 3, the Capcom game will be released on the PC as well. It will also ship for the Xbox 360 at the same time as the PS3 version, marking the first time a DMC game has been released on a Microsoft console

Capcom said in a statement that Devil May Cry 4 "will take advantage of each platform's hardware strengths." The company added that the move was made to "to help enhance profits". No specific release date was given for any version of the game, which is still unrated – Full Story

Although it’s great to know that DMC are going to be available for pc, but what are the minimum requirements for the pc version ?

0x87485B96 | Tags : Misc. Games, Tech News, Video Games

Korean Website sues Google because of Click Fraud

Reaper-X — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:52:04 +0000

It seems the click fraud activity still exists but the question is .. who’s telling the truth ? is it Google or the suspected website (The Local Humor Website) ?

Google, the U.S. web search giant, faces a W30 million (US$1=W945) lawsuit in Korea. Humor University, a local humor website, announced on Sunday that it filed a suit against Google demanding W20 million in payments and W10 million in damages. Humor University said the American firm allegedly failed to pay for three months of online ads

Humor University said that it signed an agreement to host Google's Adsense ads and ran them for three months in late 2005, but Google refused to pay, citing click fraud. Humor University said Google never provided evidence to back up those claims – Full Story

0x87485B96 | Tags : Google, Google Adsense, Internet, Tech News

RegisterFly Registrar Accreditation Agreement Terminated by ICANN

Reaper-X — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:32:31 +0000

While personally i do not have domain names regiestered with RegisterFly (this domain currently registered at Godaddy while the other domain i’m currently managed is registered at Namecheap), but after reading this news it seems that you’ll have to be careful when choosing a registrar for your domain in the future judging from this ICANN announcement

ICANN today issued a formal notice of termination of RegisterFly.com's Registration Accreditation Agreement (RAA).

ICANN has issued a letter to RegisterFly indicating that it will cease operating as an ICANN Accredited Registrar on March 31, 2007. Under the terms of the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA), ICANN must provide 15 days written notice to RegisterFly of its intention to terminate.

Effective immediately ICANN has terminated RegisterFly's right to use the ICANN Accredited Registrar logo on its website.

Between now and 31 March RegisterFly is required to unlock and provide all necessary Authinfo codes to allow domain name transfers to occur. Any and all registrants wishing to transfer away from RegisterFly during this period should be allowed to do so efficiently and expeditiously – via ICANN

0x87485B96 | Tags : Domain, Internet, Tech News