Kaspersky Pros And Cons
Some of the Kaspersky good and bad.But mostly is more good than bad.Thus Kaspersky is a good antivirus with a rational price.
Here's the reveal:
Real-time ProtectionProtects your computer in real-time against viruses, spyware, adware, and malware. You can relax knowing your antivirus software is protecting you 24/7.
Spyware RemovalStops spyware and adware from attacking and infecting your PC. Keeps your PC clean and free from unwanted spyware applications.
Web-page scan and URL ProtectionScans and monitors web sites for dangerous code that could harm your PC.
Email ProtectionProtects your inbox from viruses, spyware, adware, and malware by scanning all incoming and outgoing emails. Scans email text for dangerous web-links and malware.
Instant Messaging ProtectionStops dangerous file transfers that attempt to come through your Instant Messaging (IM) conversations. Keeps your IM conversations free from suspicious contacts.
Anti-phishing The anti-phishing feature was not as effective as we expected. Not a single phishing URL was detected when we tested Kaspersky's anti-phishing component. Even though we tried known phishing sites that were only 2-10 hours old, no phishing attempts were detected by Kaspersky (even though the latest updates had been installed).
Kaspersky User Interface- Straightforward and responsive.
- Nicer than its previous version (Kaspersky Anti-virus 2009).
- Had removed uneccesary graphs.
Computer Resources UsageComputer specifications:
Pentium M 1.7Ghz, 533Mhz FSB, 2Mb L2 Cache. 1.00Gb DDR2 RAM, 80Gb Hard Disk. Installed on Windows 7.
* Very low RAM usage (14.2 Mb during IDLE, 14.5 Mb during Scanning).
* High CPU usage during Scanning process ( Max of 98%).
* Uses quite alot of CPU usage even during update.
High CPU usage during scanning is normal for a anti-virus. It allows faster scanning. Windows Task Manager did not correctly showed the actual CPU usages during scanning.
Good Features * Start and Stop scanning with the ability to Resume scanning from last scanned directory.
* 3 Scanning Types (Full Scan, Quick Scan, Scan by Selection).
* Does not open an extra window for scanning.
* Remembers the time and detected threats of last scan.
* Ability to roll back to previous update.
* Extra security features (Virtual Keyboard, Rescue Disk, Tune up browser settings, Microsoft Windows Setting Troubleshooting, Erase your activities history).
* Types of protection (File, Mail, Web, Instant Messenger, Proactive Defence).
* Table-based logging (Time of detection, Status - Deleted?, What is Detected, Location of Object).
* Able to password protect the settings and prevent the closing of the anti-virus.
Cons * Very slow at pausing protection. Enabling back protection is even longer.
* Quite high CPU usage during update process.
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Free your Vista Harddisk - Deleting Windows.old
Deleting Windows.old
Windows.old folder is located C:\ "C drive" under Windows.old, Windows.old2 ect
Windows.old is the aftermath of reinstalling your system with out doing a though clean (Clean wipe of hard drive.) All of Windows old files are held there being everything from pictures to information about your credit card you saved in notepad why do that? Some people do huge risk so not advisable.
To get rid of this Hard drive muncher Right Click "Windows.old" and hit delete;
This action will take some time due to the size. After completed Empty your recycling bin.
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Free your Vista Harddisk - Shadow Copies and System Restore
Shadow Copies and System Restore
Reviewing Shadow Copy
Have you ever wondered why your computer appears to have its hard drive being "eaten away at" for no apparent reason? System Restore is a Windows Vista similar to creating recovery disks. In event of system failure, System Restore will have the ability to restore the system to factory settings. System Restore allocates up to 15% of hard disk space to a Shadow Copy, or Volume Snapshot Device. The following method involves reviewing the current allocation of disk space for the Shadow Copy on your Windows Vista computer. Information and instructions on how to reduce the Shadow Copy can be found here.
1. Click Start>All Programs>Accessories.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
3. Type in: vssadmin list shadowstorage.
You can delete all shadow copies / system restore points (in the above example, delete the 390MB) by:
1. Download the Script Elevation PowerToy from http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2007/06/UtilitySpotlight/
2. Right-click on "ElevateWSHScript.inf" and click "Install".
3. Download the "Delete all shadow copies" script from http://bertk.mvps.org/Deletes_all_the_shadow_copies_stored_on_a_server.zip
4. Right-click on "Deletes all the shadow copies stored on a server.vbs" and click "Run as administrator."
5. Type "vssadmin list shadowstorage" and you should see no more disk space used.
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Free your Vista Harddisk - Uninstalling Programs
Uninstalling Programs
The obvious way to reclaim hard disk space. You may find many preinstalled programs with a new Windows Vista computer are of no use to you. While they sit in your bad books, they can be using a fair amount of hard drive when installed.
1.Control Panel
Control Panel
Click Start>Control Panel.
2. Select Programs (or Uninstall a program - skip to Step 4).
3. Select Programs and Features.
4.Programs and Features
Programs and Features
Choose from the list of programs and software you intend to uninstall by clicking and selecting Uninstall from the options above. Alternatively, you can begin uninstalling the program by double-clicking.
5. Select Continue when a window appears. If you have User Account Control turned off, this may not be necessary.
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Free your Vista Harddisk - Disk Defragmenter
Disk Defragmenter
Disk Defragmentation describes the process of consolidating fragmented files on your computer’s hard disk. Fragmentation happens to your computer over time, which will eventually start showing itself by having a negative effect on the system performance of your computer. Whether its weeks, months, or even years, Disk Defragmenter can be scheduled to automatically run on a specific timetable.
1. Click Start>All Programs>System Tools.
2. Select Disk Defragmenter.
3. Click Continue when a window prompts you to go through with the operation (this window may not appear if User Account Control is turned off; or an administrator password may be required).
4.Disk Defragmenter
Disk Defragmenter
Click Defragment Now.
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Free up your Hard Disk Space
Free up your Hard Disk Space on Windows Vista
Do I need to worry about my disk space?
Of course you do! Though hard drive capacities are in constant growth, you are still limited. Most people owning a large capacity hard drive think that they do not have to worry about free space because they've got plenty of it. Well, this is quite untrue: the more space you have, the less likely you will clean up, and the more likely your stuff will pile up. And then who will be surprised when the notification balloon in the right, lower edge of the screen will appear, announcing that You are running out of disk space? You will, of course.
Your disk space is very likely to suffer constant shrinking, thus constraining you to free up some more. You can try deleting unused files, uninstalling programs, and you will see the free space bar taking shape, but what if it isn't enough?
How do I free up some disk space?
If you have reached the conclusion that uninstalling programs and deleting files isn't enough, you should be aware of the fact that there is an application in Windows which can make your tasks easier. It is called Disk Cleanup and it will help you free up your disk space by searching for files you can safely erase, letting you choose to delete some or all of them.
Disk CleanupDisk Cleanup analyzes your hard drive to look for unneeded files and folders that are of no further use to your computer. Over time, these files collect and may need to be cleaned up once in a while. Features such as Temporary Internet Files can take up a lot of sometimes valuable HDD space which is why your computer may need a 'clean up'.
1. Click Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools.
2. Select Disk Cleanup.
3. Choose which files to clean up, either My files only or Files from all users on this computer, in the window that will appear. Then click Continue when a new window prompts you to go through with the operation (this window may not appear if User Account Control turned off).
4. Select the hard disk drive that you want to clean up in Drive Selection in the dialog box and click OK.
5. Analyzing Disk Cleanup
Analyzing Disk Cleanup
Wait while Disk Cleanup calculates how much space that you will be able to be cleaned up. This may take a few minutes to complete, so be patient.
6. Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup
Click the Disk Cleanup tab, and then select the check boxes for the files you want to delete. You can view these files before deletion by choosing View Files or View Pages for a file you have highlighted.
7. Cleaning Up
Cleaning Up
Click OK and then Delete files to confirm. Disk Cleanup will begin deleting the files.
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News : Microsoft Exchange 2010 hits RTM
October 08, 2009
Microsoft Exchange 2010 hits RTM
The 64-bit server includes new storage and deployment options, enhanced in-box management capabilities, and a revamped Outlook Web Access client and is schedules to ship November 9
By John Fontana
Microsoft on Thursday concluded development on Exchange 2010 and said the new mail server would ship on Nov. 9 at the company's TechEd Conference in Berlin, Germany.
Exchange 2010, which is a 64-bit only server, includes new storage and deployment options, enhanced in-box management capabilities, built-in e-mail archiving, new database clustering, additional hardware options, and a revamped Outlook Web Access client.
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In addition, the server is being touted as a hybrid -- equally at home as the foundation for a hosted e-mail service or a corporate messaging infrastructure. The hosted version of Exchange 2010, however, is not expected to ship until May or June 2010.
Microsoft already hosts more than 5 million users on Exchange 2010 as part of its Live@Edu program. And end-users are already planning corporate rollouts, including Ford Motor Co. with plans to deploy 100,000 seats.
"Our senior leadership team has signed off on the final code, and it has been sent to our early adopters for one final look before its public release," read a blog post signed by "The Exchange Team".
Microsoft has said previously that it has specially architected Exchange 2010 for high-availability and cross-domain integration using techniques such as pairing the server with Windows Server 2008 clustering technology and directory federation features.The company said that the ability to use Exchange as a hosting platform is now built into the product.
Lee Dumas, the director of architecture for Azaleos, a provider of remote management services for Exchange and SharePoint, says 2010 has challenges and rewards.
"I'm not slamming Exchange, but to achieve the level of [service-level agreements], and dealing with large amounts of data, multiple copies of databases, server roles, and load balancing makes complexity inherent in getting the whole system in place," he says.
The rewards, however, will follow for those that heed due diligence, he says.
Network World Lab Alliance member Joel Snyder said in his Exchange 2010 review that corporate users should carefully assess the implications of the new server.
"The combination of clustering, replication and low-cost disk support means that reliability and scalability can be based on replicating small, inexpensive servers both within a data center and between data centers. E-mail managers thinking of deploying Exchange 2010 should step back and evaluate closely these new grid-style architectural approaches -- and be sure that your Exchange team has adequate time to re-think and re-evaluate commonly held beliefs on how to build large Exchange networks."
Exchange 2010 is the first in a wave of new Office products set to ship this year and next. Office 2010, SharePoint Server 2010, Office Communications Manager 2010, Visio 2010 and Project 2010 are slated to ship in the first half of 2010.
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