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CCleaner 2.01.507 Is Out

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[28 Sep 2007]
CCleaner v2.01
– Fixed bug where some IE Temporary files were not removed.
– Fixed bug with IE7 Recently Typed URLs cleaning.
– Fixed C++ exception on Desktop shortcut scanning.
– Installer now works on 64-bit OS Recycle Bins menus.
– Optimized IE Temp files cleaning speed.
– Improved index.dat cleaning on XP.
– Fixed Registry Cleaner as “Fix All” sometimes wouldn’t work.
– Keyboard shortcuts now work correctly in Registry section.
– Files winsys.ini and winreg.ini are now embedded in the EXE.
– Fixed bug where Autoupdate check could cause an exception.
– Fixed minor bug in restoring screen position and size.
– Lots of internal improvements to reliability and speed.
– Minor UI tweaks.

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***Only the standard build is available as of this writing. Be sure to uncheck the Yahoo toolbar during install!

Stealth Windows update prevents XP repair

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A silent update that Microsoft deployed widely in July and August is preventing the “repair” feature of Windows XP from completing successfully.
Ever since the Redmond company’s recent download of new support files for Windows Update, users of XP’s repair function have been unable to install the latest 80 patches from Microsoft.

More info and the work-around can be found at Windowssecrets.com.

Amazon vs. iTunes

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Amazon’s mp3 store is up and running. ARS Technica has a quick look at what you can expect.

Amazon’s 256kbps tracks are $0.89 or $0.99 each, which compares quite well with Wal-Mart’s $0.94 per track price for music at the same bit rate. iTunes continues to sell 256kbps AAC files without DRM for $1.29, but this is only available with EMI tracks at the moment.

ARS Technica – Amazon’s MP3 store brings more DRM-free music at lower prices than iTunes Store

Sysinternals Freeware Updates

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Updates: ZoomIt v1.7, Process Monitor v1.23, PsExec v1.86

ZoomIt v1.7: Coming fast on the heels of v1.6, v1.7 of this small and powerful screen zooming and annotation tool adds better straight-line support with auto-snapping and the ability to draw arrows.
Process Monitor v1.23: This update adds a new option, /WaitForIdle, to better support scripted execution. It also adds the /HookRegistry switch for forcing Process Monitor to use Registry hooking on Vista, which enables Process Monitor to see SoftGrid virtual Registry operations.
PsExec v1.86: This update supports launching processes in “nt authority\network service” and “nt authority\local service” accounts.