General software updates

Rik · Mar 26, 2009, 15:53:48

Plus, when Flash updates, it doesn't always remove the old files if they are in use, and Secunia continues to flag them. Minor issues, but it would be nice if they could sort it.

Ray · Mar 26, 2009, 15:55:59

Quote from: Rik on Mar 26, 2009, 15:53:48
Plus, when Flash updates, it doesn't always remove the old files if they are in use, and Secunia continues to flag them. Minor issues, but it would be nice if they could sort it.

It would indeed, Rik.

Noreen · Mar 26, 2009, 17:29:02

New version of CCleaner available. http://www.ccleaner.com/update/?v=2.17.853&l=1033

· Added support for Internet Explorer 8.
· Improved Wipe Free Space routines.
· Improved internal communication between threads.
· Escape key no longer closes CCleaner.
· Added scrolling to Options screen.
· Added support for multiple DetectFile options in INI files.
· Fixed bug when clicking links to navigate to URL.
· Fixed Win98 progress bar problem.
· Fixed repaint problem on Options screen when resizing.
· Minor GUI bugs fixed.

Rik · Mar 26, 2009, 17:34:21

Thanks, Noreen.

Sebby · Mar 26, 2009, 19:02:32

Quote from: Noreen on Mar 26, 2009, 17:29:02
· Fixed Win98 progress bar problem.

Who's still using Windows 98? Own up immediately.

Den · Mar 26, 2009, 19:08:06

Bit worrying if it's taken till now to fix it

Steve · Mar 26, 2009, 19:17:34

Quote from: Sebby on Mar 26, 2009, 19:02:32
Who's still using Windows 98? Own up immediately.

One in the house at present awaiting the bin

It sounds like an aeroplane about to take off when you boot it up. Will not be trying CCleaner on it,life is too short!

Gary · Mar 27, 2009, 01:36:13

Quote from: Noreen on Mar 26, 2009, 17:29:02
New version of CCleaner available. http://www.ccleaner.com/update/?v=2.17.853&l=1033

· Added support for Internet Explorer 8.
· Improved Wipe Free Space routines.
· Improved internal communication between threads.
· Escape key no longer closes CCleaner.
· Added scrolling to Options screen.
· Added support for multiple DetectFile options in INI files.
· Fixed bug when clicking links to navigate to URL.
· Fixed Win98 progress bar problem.
· Fixed repaint problem on Options screen when resizing.
· Minor GUI bugs fixed.

If any one is using Adobe 9.1 download the ccleaner Winappi2 or make your own, and open Winappi2 with notepad and add the following

[*Adobe Acrobat 9.0]
LangSecRef=3021
Detect=HKCU\Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\9.0\AVGeneral
Default=True
RegKey1=HKCU\Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\9.0\AVGeneral\cRecentFiles

That will clean adobe 9.1 if you use it

Noreen · Mar 27, 2009, 11:05:36

New version of SUPERAntiSpyware available.

* Technology to handle the hi-jacked USERINIT.EXE
* Smart Definitions Enhanced to reduce size and be more efficient
* Numerous technology additions to the scanning engine to deal with new rootkit infections
* Enhanced Diagnostic Abilities
* Enhanced DDA (Direct Disk Access)
* Enhanced DRA (Direct Registry Access)
* Improved Kernel Drivers

http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Rik · Mar 27, 2009, 11:06:48

Thanks, Noreen, gone to upgrade.

Noreen · Mar 27, 2009, 11:07:48

New version of Malwarebytes available.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Recent Changes
* (FIXED) Minor bug during product registration.
* (FIXED) Moved purchase link to be less invasive.
* (FIXED) Major bug quarantining registry values.
* (ADDED) New heuristics for rogue spyware removers.
* (ADDED) New banner image.
* (ADDED) Protection module icon turns gray when protection disabled.

Rik · Mar 27, 2009, 11:08:10

I can't keep up.

Gary · Mar 27, 2009, 12:29:51

How many updates this week

Sebby · Mar 27, 2009, 12:52:45

Quote from: Rik on Mar 27, 2009, 11:08:10
I can't keep up.

Get a Mac and you won't need any of these applications.

somanyholes · Mar 27, 2009, 12:56:05

QuoteGet a Mac and you won't need any of these applications.

you'll just have an empty wallet

Sebby · Mar 27, 2009, 12:57:18

You can't put a price on a pleasant computing experience.

Rik · Mar 27, 2009, 13:00:15

Sue can

Sebby · Mar 27, 2009, 13:01:07

Simon · Mar 27, 2009, 13:45:56

I looked at a Mac laptop last night, and just can't justify the prices.

Rik · Mar 27, 2009, 14:17:42

Unless it can play Bluray discs.

lozcart · Mar 27, 2009, 14:45:56

Quote from: Simon on Mar 27, 2009, 13:45:56
I looked at a Mac laptop last night, and just can't justify the prices.

Try the refurbished store on the Apple web site.

Ordered a Macbook Aluminium 2.4ghz from there this week, it turned up yesterday, absolutely great, there is no way you can tell its a refurb.

As a added bonus it has 4gb RAM and 320gb hard drive instead of the advertised 2gb and 250gb

Rik · Mar 27, 2009, 16:52:05

Sounds a worthwhile alternative.

Simon · Mar 27, 2009, 18:30:29

It's still way to much just to spend on curiosity, I'm afraid. The cheapest I could see, even in the refurb store, is £949.

Rik · Mar 27, 2009, 18:33:15

But it has that nice Apple logo...

Sebby · Mar 27, 2009, 23:15:05

The refurbs are as good, if not better, than new. The only difference is that you get a plain box. Apple always replace the casing and of course whatever was originally wrong with the return. The QC procedures are more rigorous with refurbs, and you still get the same warranty and option to purchase AppleCare.

But even with refurbs, there's no getting away from the fact that they are eye-wateringly expensive (especially in the UK given the weak Pound). That said, Macs do hold their value extremely well for the simple reason that Apple never drop their prices.