Direct MP3 Download: Podnutz Daily #223 – Ransomware
Steve is joined by Tim Kelly aka Timster attimscomputerfix.com
Computers worked on:
- HP Pavillion a6500 desktop vista 32bit with “security tool” ransomware,able to remove from safemode
- Toshiba p205 laptop vista 32 bit with assorted viruses and antivirus programs with a particular tough to remove trend micro, used a tool called pcctool to remove the remnants
- Compact Presario with XP Home sluggish, having a failing hard drive
Topics and Links Discussed:
- The pros and cons of system restore
- FastScan is part of Trojan Remover
- CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool
- Steven Goulds Cleanup! is a powerful and easy-to-use application that removes temporary files created while surfing the web, empties the Recycle Bin, deletes files from your temporary folders and more.
- CrystalDiskInfo is a HDD/SSD utility software which supports S.M.A.R.T.
- Ultimate Boot CD with seatools
- Ultimate Boot CD for Windows with MHDD and hdtune
- SuperAntiSpyware
- Malwarebytes
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Carbonite backup service
- Acronis backup and recovery
- WhoCrashed reveals the drivers responsible for crashing your computer
- lcdparts.net for lcd monitor and tv parts
- Google Adwords
- Steve Demico’s ebay store
- Zazzle.com for business cards
- Using chkdsk
Voicemails/Emails:
- Ian asks about the difference between OEM and retail versions of windows
- Adam asks about determining hard drive problem
- Larry tells about a dusty computer bringing up the leafblower debate
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Music provided by Evan King
Notes by Mike Evans at datamike.net
