Cannot Delete or change hosts file

By jldurham6,

SecurityTool changes the permissions of the HOSTS file so you can’t edit or delete it. To fix these permissions please download the following batch file and save it to your desktop:

hosts-perm

When the file has finished downloading, double-click on the hostsperm.bat file that is now on your desktop. If Windows asks if you if you are sure you want to run it, please allow it to run. Once it starts you will see a small black window that opens and then quickly goes away. This is normal and is nothing to be worried about. You should now be able to access your HOSTS file.
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Export Favorites from MSN browser

By jldurham6,

MsnFav
1. Unpack the files contained in MSNFAV.ZIP (at least msnfav.vbs and msnfav.xsl) to a folder of your choice. Say, C:\msnfav.

2. Locate favorites.xml:
This file is usually located in C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\MSN6\UserData\{xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxx}. {xxx…xxx} vary with your actual identity.
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Hacking the Wii

By jldurham6,

My Steps (Use Selfmade D1 & D2 files

-Download Indiana Pwns Binary Code from http://hackmii.com/2009/09/indiana-pwns/, extract to root of SD card
-Download HackMii and put in root of SD card
-Update console to 4.3U
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Show all hidden files and folders

By jldurham6,

By default Microsoft Windows hides important files from being seen with Windows Explorer in order to protect these files from being modified or deleted by the user. Unfortunately viruses, rogue programs and other type of malicious software may hide files making it hard to find and delete them. Please follow the step-by-step directions below to show all hidden files in Windows.
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How to Remove Data Recovery (Uninstall Guide)

By jldurham6,

Desktop may be blank, data missing in my documents.

 

Data Recovery is scareware masquerading as computer repair and optimization program. It pretends to scan your computer for hard drive, RAM and Windows registry errors and displays fake warnings. None of this is really surprising, or at least it shouldn’t because it’s a typical scareware. Cyber crooks behind Data Recovery just want to trick as many internet users as possible into paying for bogus computer repair program. This scareware is usually installed by the user when visiting infected/malicious websites or opening infected attachments. Malware authors use social engineering and drive-by downloads to distribute this malicious software too. Once installed, you may be requested to pay to fix supposedly detected critical hard drive errors and RAM failures. Just ignore those fake warnings and notifications about non-existent problems and uninstall Data Recovery from your computer. Of course, it’s easier said than done, so to remove this malware from your computer, please follow the removal instructions below.
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