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For some of the most popular tools, check
the following listings. Some are tools everyone should use, others
are just fun. Regardless of your choice, we hope you won't need
them, but in the case you do, hopefully, they'll help.
Microsoft has just added some new sites
for information on both spyware and viruses. Check them out by
clicking on one of the following:
SPYWARE REMOVAL
TOOLS
With the prevalence of spyware, NO computer should be without a good anti-spyware program.
Spyware Blaster is an excellent program that can stop spyware from
getting into your system.
There are many other free scanners available. Not all will work
for everything, so
it's a good practice to use more than one.
Ad-Aware
SE and
Spybot Search &
Destroy work very well with each other.
CoolWebShredder may work when others don't.
Although, no longer supported, it may still help when it comes to toolbars and other resistant spyware. There's also
HijackThis
which is perfect for browser hijackings.
Ad-Aware is one of the few products we consider a "must have"
for anyone who uses the internet. No matter which spyware removal tool is
used, check for updates each time you use it. Just like an anti-virus,
this should a part of your daily maintenance. Click
here
for the free version of Ad-Aware. Free plugins are also available
here.
To
find the best in free spyware removal tools as well as discussions, visit
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.
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If you want to learn more about spyware,
SpywareInfo is an
excellent site. Using one of the following forums is another great
resource -
http://forums.net-integration.net/
http://tomcoyote.org/forums/
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com
http://boards.cexx.org/
None of these programs are hard to use and well worth the time to
download, install and use. Remember that just like an anti-virus program,
they need to be updated for new definitions often.
ANTI-VIRUS TOOLS
Worried about viruses? There are many
anti-virus programs available including several free ones. I
recommend
AVG from Grisoft.
Free doesn't mean much if the program doesn't do a good job, but we've
used AVG for a couple of years and have never been infected.
The following is a free scanning tool
through the courtesy of Panda Anti-Virus. If a virus is found, use
the Cleaning Tool to rid your computer of the infection. Definitions
are as up-to-date as possible.
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Free Virus Check
Note:
ActiveScan requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later
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Free Virus Removal
Tools
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Is that virus warning you received
real? Click
here to
check if it's a hoax.
If you still have a question
about Media Center PCs after checking our
Support page and the related sites, please
email
us.
They're here!
PowerToys
are
additional programs that developers work on after a product
has been released to manufacturing. They'll add fun and
functionality to your Media Center PC experience.
Current
PowerToys
for Windows XP Media Center Edition include:
Alarm Clock
The Alarm Clock PowerToy works like an old-fashioned clock radio, via
the Media Center remote control. The "sleep" function plays music or
another media selection for a certain duration. "Wakeup" begins playing
music or other programming at a time you specify.
Playlist Editor
The Media Center Playlist Editor allows you to create and edit playlists
anywhere in the room using your remote control. Add songs by album,
artist, title, or genre. Rearrange the songs in your existing playlists,
or remove them entirely, all without ever touching a mouse or keyboard.
Solitaire
This PowerToy enables you to play Solitaire on your Media Center PC from
anywhere in the room using your remote.
To download and install a Microsoft PowerToy
1.To start the download, click the PowerToy link on the right side of
this page.
2.Do one of the following steps:
• To begin the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program
from its current location.
• To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later
time, click Save or Save this program to disk.
3.After you've installed the PowerToy, go to the folder associated with
the PowerToy (usually located at C:\Program Files\PowerToy) and view the
ReadMe.htm file for more information on how to use the PowerToy.
Download More Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Professional
Visit the
Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP site to download available PowerToys for Windows XP, such as the CD
Slide Show Generator, the Image Resizer, the Virtual Desktop Manager,
and many more handy tools that can refine and enhance how you work and
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