• Software that will help you providing support

    10 January 2014 Author: Stefano Prenna
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    In the past days I was surfing on the net searching for new versions of the tools I use daily to provide support.

    So I decided to create a big list of “priceless application” and publish a description of all of them.

    I’m interested in receiving some comment regarding the list and please, let me know if you think that some VIP app is missing!

    My only requirement is that the application should be Freeware and should be used to fix a Windows OS…

    Here you have the list:

    Antispyware Version
    Ad-Aware 1.06r1
    CoolWebSearch Remover 2.19
    F-Prot 3.16f
    SmitFraudFix 2.309
    Spybot Search and Destroy 1.5.2.20
    Spyware Blaster 4.0
    Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware 1.24
    Backup
    Double Driver 1.0
    DriverBackup! 1.0.3
    ExpressBurn 4.08
    Cleaners
    Ccleaner 2.10
    Shredder
    SpaceMonger 1.4.0
    WinDirStat 1.1.2.80
    Norton Removal Tool 2008
    .NET Framework cleanup tool
    Optimizers
    DefragNT 1.9
    JkDefrag 3.34
    Nt Registry Optimizer
    PageDefrag
    Process
    CurrPorts 1.20
    IBProcMan 1.04
    Killbox 2.0.0.978
    Process Explorer 11.11
    Unlocker
    Recovery
    HDD Scan 2.8
    Partition Find and Mount
    Recuva 1.12.291
    Restoration 2.5.14
    Unstoppable Copier 3.12
    Winkeyfinder 1.73 RC2
    ProduKey 1.26
    WirelessKeyView 1.16
    Repair
    Content Advisor Password Remover
    XP TCPIP Winsock Repair
    Winsock 2 Fix Program
    Startup
    AutoRuns 9.13
    Hijackthis 2.0.2
    SilentRunners R56
    StartupCPL 2.8
    Startup Monitor
    Sysinfo
    CPUz 1.44.1
    Dtemp 1.00 build 34 (RC 8 )
    PCI32 1.4
    PC Wizard 2008 1.84
    S and M Stress Test 1.9.1
    UnknownDevices 1.2
    Testing
    Disk Speed 1.0
    MemTest
    Monitor Tester
    Tweakers
    Dial-a-Fix 0.60.0.24
    Edit Host file
    EzPCFix 1.0.16
    ShellExView 1.19
    TweakUI 2.10.0.0
    XP Antispy 3.96-8
    Other
    7-Zip File Manager 4.57
    NewSID 4.10
    RootkitRevealer 1.7
    Splitter 4.5a
    Volkov Commander 4.99.08

  • Which is the perfect web browser for your HTML5 implementation

    12 September 2011 Author: Stefano Prenna
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    Are you on the way to implement new websites or web applications and you want to see if Internet Explorer 9 will behave better than Firefox 6?

    Up in the sky

    The most obvious performance/support test would be to use the HTML5 application and see how well reacts within different browsers but… What if you don’t have the application ready for testing yet?

    Bear in mind that the HTML5 standard definitions are not completely standardized yet.

    I’ve found a very good Microsoft website that has put different HTML5 support and benchmarks tests in one place. The site has been designed to see the level of support and speed of Internet Explorer 10 against older IE or other browser.

    The page can be used to see which of your browsers with your addins/plugins behave better with different HTML5 pages.

    https://stefanoprenna.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/menu1.jpg

    Every test on the page is explained so you can even ask to the HTML5 developers inside your company which specific features they are implementing and see if you can test that in the Microsoft Testdrive page.

    I did a few tests myself and saw how differently behave different browsers with very different speed and visibility results for each.

    Now is your turn to surf into this interesting site and see which will be your favourite browser! Which is the winner for you and your company?

    HTML5 Menu 2

  • Review: FixWin – repair common Windows 7 (and Vista) issues and problems

    24 July 2011 Author: Stefano Prenna
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    Today I was looking at the FixWin tool and see how easily can help us with minor issues and problems on our Windows 7/Vista operating systems.

    According to the description on the thewindowsclub.com this utility can help you refreshing the Recycle Bin, re-enable the  right click context menu in Internet Explorer or re-enable your task manage or cmd or your Registry Editor after a malware attack…

    The first window of FixWin explains that a System File Checker (sfc /scannow) and a Restore Point should be done before any further action. But after you’ve done with the sfc and you’ve created the restore point and your issue is still there, you can start by looking at the left side of FixWin where you’ll find five categories:

    1. Windows Explorer

    2. Internet & Connectivity

    3. Windows Media

    4. System Tools

    5. Additional Fixes.

     

    Here you have a list of all the repair options:

    Windows Explorer:

    • Recycle Bin icon missing from desktop
    • Reset Folder View settings to default
    • Game Explorer is not working
    • Enable Folder Options in Tools menu and Control Panel
    • Fix show hidden files, folders and drives. Helpful if malware has changed the settings and prevents restoration in the folder options.
    • Restore the Windows Sidebar
    • Fix Recycle Bin icon, if it does not refresh automatically anymore
    • Repair Explorer.exe so that it starts on system boot
    • Drive icons (CD, DVD, Blu-Ray) missing or not recognized by Windows or programs.
    • Fix Thumbnails not working in Windows Explorer

    Internet And Connectivity

    • Internet Explorer icon is missing on the desktop
    • Skip the Internet Explorer Run Once wizard, that sometimes appears more than once.
    • Enable access to Internet Options
    • Increase Internet Explorer maximum connections from two to download more files at once.
    • Fix ability to change homepage in Internet Explorer
    • Repair Runtime Error Dialogs appearing in Internet Explorer
    • Repair Internet Connection and reset TCP/IP settings to default values
    • Fix Font Style and Blurry Text in Source window in Internet Explorer 8
    • Reset IE settings to default
    • Enable right-click menu in Internet Explorer

    Windows Media

    • Repair An internal application error has occurred when starting Windows Media Player
    • Fix Windows Media Player stops responding after installing a third party product that registers its own wmp.dll file
    • Repair the slideshow in WMP
    • Fix missing right-click context menu entries for media files that are associated with Windows Media Player
    • Repair Windows Media Player Composition Mixer
    • Fix Windows Media Player is not installed properly and must be reinstalled
    • Reset Windows Media Library and fix library sync issues
    • Enable automatic updates for WMP
    • Flush and rebuild Windows Media Center database
    • Enable flash content to be displayed in Windows Media Player while visiting online stores or the media guide

    System Tools

    • Repair Task Manager, fix Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator.
    • Enable Command prompt, fix the command prompt has been disabled by your administrator
    • Enable Registry Editor, fix Registry Editing has been disabled by your administrator.
    • Repair MMC Snap-Ins, some viruses disable MMC Snap-Ins to prevent access to Group Policies, Local Security Policies, Disk Management and so on.
    • Reset Windows Search to default, especially helpful in Vista if the message Search Failed to Initialize appears when using search.
    • Reset System Restore to defaults. Aids for instance if the message System Restore has been turned off by group policy appears.
    • Repair the Windows Device Manager not working properly, or not showing devices.
    • Repair Windows Defender, resets all Registry settings and services to their default values.
    • Fix Action Center and Windows Security not recognizing Antivirus and Firewall, or identifying the installed software as old security software.
    • Repair the Turn Windows Features on or off dialog

    Additional Fixes

    • Repair Hibernate and Hybrid Sleep feature, fix Hibernate missing from Shutdown button options
    • Restore Windows Sidebar gadgets, if sidebar gadgets missing from Gadget panel.
    • Restore sticky notes delete warning dialog box
    • Repair Windows Update, to prevent a blank page when visiting the update page
    • Repair the help system in Windows, so that the Windows Help file opens when accessing Help.
    • Fix corrupted desktop icons, clear and rebuild corrupted icon cache and increase the icon cache limit to 5000
    • Fix Taskbar Jumplists missing or do not store MRU file lists
    • Repair Aero Snap
    • Repair Aero Shake
    • Repair Aero Peek

    One last interesting point… Not only this software is freeware, but is just one executable, so you can bring it with you on your favorite usb key  and launch it anytime!

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