AntiVirus and AntiMalware

You do not want an infected computer!  That is the fear that this particular crap ware variant plays upon.  By mimicking what looks to be an official security scanner, the software informs you of fake infections and asks for your credit card to unlock the full version features to clean your PC.  Do not enter your c.c. numbers anywhere!  That is the SCAM.
http://www.precisesecurity.com/rogue/xp-total-security-2011/
“XP Total Security 2011 is a deceiving security program that will pop-up excessive alerts and warning messages aiming to persuade computer users into obtaining the licensed version of the program. XP Total Security 2011 virus usually spread by means of a Trojan that is able to invade a computer by means of rootkit technique. With this method, Trojan or virus will be able to install itself on the target computer without being detected by any legitimate anti-virus application. Other variants of this applications includesWin 7 Total Security 2011 and Vista Total Security 2011. Their existence will provide several annoyances including browser redirection where-in requested web pages will be re-routed to a different server. As expected these web sites will able to download more threats on the already infected PC… Also, XP Total Security 2011 will block any applications to be executed. It will state the the opened program contains viruses and must be immediately remove with the full version of XP Total Security 2011. This deceptive method to promote a rogue program is always been a tactic by rogue developer. They will earn enormous profits from this online fraudulent activity so be careful with it.”
The removal of such nefarious software can be done for free.
xpsecurity2011
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Print file contents of folder

The following will create a text file with the contents of the folder I:20001 to the file c:temp2000-01.txt:
Start > cmd > OK
Dir i:200000001 /b > c:temp2000-01.txt
There is no confirmation or error message displayed.  Just check the c:temp folder.

XP slow my computer flashlight searching and address dropdown slow

TS included Tools > Folder Options > Automatically search for network folders and printers and then net use /delete command below.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/819017
Final resolution was Stop and Disable “Windows Image Acquisition WIA” from services.msc

H:>net use /delete *
You have these remote connections:
G: redactedhome
H: redactedusersmshaff
I: redactedclients
J: redacteddata
M: redactedwp
P: redactedusers
S: redactedscan
Continuing will cancel the connections.
Do you want to continue this operation? (Y/N) [N]: y
There are open files and/or incomplete directory searches pending on the connect
ion to H:.
Is it OK to continue disconnecting and force them closed? (Y/N) [N]:

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Link trackback: http://hansincorp.shikshik.org/2011/09/23/mycomputer-flashlight/

IPSEC error 10048

“Could not start the IPSEC Services service on Local Computer.
Error 10048: only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network adress/port) is normally permitted.”
http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2008/07/17/some-services-may-fail-to-start-or-may-not-work-properly-after-installing-ms08-037-951746-and-951748.aspx
1645-1646 – Used by IAS
1701-1701 – Used by L2TP
1812-1813 – Used by IAS
2883-2883 – Used by AUTD
4500-4500 – Used by IPSEC
Modify the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesTcpipParametersReservedPorts

Exchange 2007 Mailbox Quotas

Received a “your mailbox is almost full” message sent by Exchange 2007. Please reduce your mailbox size. Delete any items you don’t need from your mailbox and empty your Deleted Items folder.
Mailbox quota was already set via Exchange Management Console, but had no effect on warnings issued. Also, mailbox was almost 3GB at the time and not the stated 1948MB out of 2048MB from the warning.
Fix was applied to Exchange 2007 via the Exchange Management Shell.
[PS] C:WindowsSystem32>set-mailbox “brenda” -ProhibitSendReceiveQuota 5948MB
[PS] C:WindowsSystem32>set-mailbox “brenda” -ProhibitSendQuota 5948MB
[PS] C:WindowsSystem32>set-mailbox “brenda” -IssueWarningQuota 5148MB
[PS] C:WindowsSystem32>set-mailbox “brenda” -ProhibitSendReceive “UNLIMITED”
[PS] C:WindowsSystem32>get-mailbox “brenda”|format-list

Auto-Login Windows 7 Premium Account

Win7UserAccountPress the Windows key + R on your keyboard to launch the “Run” dialog box.
Type in ‘control userpasswords2’
Press Enter. The User Accounts window will display.
Uncheck the option “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer”
Click “OK”
Enter the current password and confirm it.

SBS 2008 Port Forwarding

SBS2008 Port Fowarding
The server cannot open ports on the router. Ensure that ports 80, 443, 987 are opened and pointed the IP address on the server. If you are using e-mail open port 25, and if you are using VPN, open port 1723.
SBS 2003 Port Forwarding: 80, 443 Web and SSL
4125 – Remote Web Workplace
1723 GRE – VPN