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Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Blog Updates

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– I’ve finally updated the XP Freeware Machine article. It is virtually the same as the Windows 7 Freeware Machine with a few minor changes that are OS specific. The Vista Freeware Machine is now defunct. With the creation of the Windows 7 version it is pretty much redundant and truth be told I no longer run Vista on any of my computers.
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– I’m looking for more tips for the next revision of Tweaking Windows 7.
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– If you have emailed me in the past month and I have not responded, please resend your email.

The Latest IE Vulnerability (and the workaround)

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News of the latest Internet Explorer vulnerability has spread the web today. As has become the norm folks have blown the issue way out of proportion. As stated in the security advisory (see link below) covering this issue, “At this time, we are unaware of any attacks attempting to use this vulnerability.” So keep that in mind if you want to use the workaround.
Microsoft Security Advisory (980088)
The Workaround:
The easy way (recommended solution for IE users): See this page and run the Fix It tool (Enable Network Protocol Lockdown). Bookmark the page so that you can undo it later with the Fix It tool next to it. This solution should be enough until a patch is released.
The hard way: Go to the security advisory page above and follow the steps in the workaround.
The super easy way: Don’t use IE!

iTunes 9.0.3

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iTunes 9.0.3 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:
* iTunes no longer ignores your “Remember password for purchases” setting.
* Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod.
* Resolves a problem recognizing when iPod is connected.
* Addresses issues that affect stability and performance.

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CCleaner 2.28.1091

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Version History v2.28.1091
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– Added support for custom locations for applications.
e.g. CustomLocation1=FIREFOX|C:\MyFirefox\Profile
– Improved detection and cleaning algorithm for new releases of Mozilla based browsers.
– Added news tasks to W7 jumplist.
– Added new command line parameters: /CLEANER, /REGISTRY, /TOOLS and /OPTIONS.
– Improved MUI cache cleaning for Vista and Windows 7.
– Added drive information to Wipe Free space status.
– Improved Wipe MFT free space routines.
– Improved W7 toolbar feedback.
– Improved several core processes and routines.
– Improved file search algorithm when recursing.
– Added support for cleaning Paint Shop Pro 12.
– Improved support for IZarc and Axialis IconWorkshop.
– Minor GUI tweaks.

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