avast! Virus Cleaner

avast! Virus Cleaner is available free for every user. This tool will help you remove selected worm infections from your computer.
Free virus & worm removal tool

If, despite all the security measures you take, your computer gets infected by a virus or worm, it is necessary to disinfect your system somehow. While for some viruses the only 100% realiable method of disinfection is restoring your system from backups, for many common infections this is not really necessary and the virus/worm can be removed quite easily.

Removing the infection
The worms often schedule themselves to be run automatically when you start your operating system; some of them even register themselves to be run when any other application is started. Removing such a worm is not as simple as deleting it - when you just delete the worm file, your operating system might not be able to start your applications (such as Explorer) any more.

So, in order to properly remove the worm from your computer, it is often necessary to make additional fixes in your system registry, delete the links from your Startup Folder etc. Here the avast! Virus Cleaner comes - it will find and remove selected worms from your computer, as well as fix the registry and startup items to make sure your system will work correctly after the disinfection.

Many worms - when activated - create additional working files on your hard disk. Even though these files alone are harmless, they are useless and they should not be there. When avast! Virus Cleaner detects and removes a known worm from your computer, its working/temporary files are removed as well. The same applies for worm-specific registry entries etc.

List of known worms

avast! Virus Cleaner is currently (in version 1.0.209) able to identify and remove the following worm families:



*** List of known worms:
avast! Virus Cleaner is currently (in version 1.0.208) able to identify and remove the following worm families:
- Win32:Badtrans [Wrm]
- Win32:Beagle [Wrm] (aka Bagle), variants A-Z, AA-AH
- Win32:Blaster [Wrm] (aka Lovsan), variants A-I
- Win32:BugBear [Wrm], including B-I variants
- Win32:Ganda [Wrm]
- Win32:Klez [Wrm], all variants (including variants of Win32:Elkern)
- Win32:MiMail [Wrm], variants A, C, E, I-N, Q, S-V
- Win32:Mydoom [Wrm] (variants A, B, D, F-N - including the trojan horse)
- Win32:Nachi [Wrm] (aka Welchia, variants A-L)
- Win32:NetSky [Wrm] (aka Moodown, variants A-Z, AA-AD)
- Win32:Nimda [Wrm]
- Win32:Opas [Wrm] (aka Opasoft, Opaserv)
- Win32:Parite (aka Pinfi), variants A-C
- Win32:Sasser [Wrm] (variants A-G)
- Win32:Scold [Wrm]
- Win32:Sircam [Wrm]
- Win32:Sober [Wrm], variants A-I, J-K
- Win32:Sobig [Wrm], including variants B-F
- Win32:Swen [Wrm], including UPX-packed variants
- Win32:Tenga
- Win32:Yaha [Wrm] (aka Lentin), all variants
- Win32:Zafi [Wrm] (variants A-D)


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WinXP Manager is a tool for setting, optimizing, diagnosing and tweaking Windows XP. It includes more than 28 different tools that will let you teak and optimize your system. You can tweak memory and CPU settings, customize IE settings, find and remove junk files, check and repair your registry, control startup programs, optimize your connection speed, validate your Favorites and much more. It also includes an Auto-Optimization option, that allows less experienced users to easily optimize certain settings, using a wizard. The interface is easy to use and all available options are categorized into sections. Includes basic documentation and an annoying nag screen that pops up every few minutes.

Features and Benefits of WinXP Manager:
* Information - Get detailed system and all hardware information on your system; show all detailed information of running processes and threads on your machine; WinXP Manager offers auto optimization feature for the user without having any advanced knowledge.
* Optimizer - Tweak your system to improve windows startup and shutdown speed; monitor and free your Physical Memory; tweak your hardware to increase system speed and performance; disable some unnecessary services which start with windows; repairs Internet Explorer and certain other System Components to restore these functions.
* Cleaner - Find and clean junk, unnecessary wallpaper and screen saver files to increase Hard Disk space; Registry Cleaner can easily checks your registry and repair incorrectly linked registry entries, automatically remove invalid entries; uninstall and logoff some installed programs.
* Customization. Control what is started on Windows startup; edit context menus of mouse Right-Clicking; customize system desktop, menus, toolbar and notifications settings, change Windows logon background; change system icons; custom OEM information.
* Security - You can improve desktop, menus, control panel, windows logon securities, and enable numerous hidden performance options of system, disable system updates and error reports; hide and restrict to access drives, specify which applications are not allowed to be executed on your computer; encrypt/decrypt and shred files, camouflage folder to hide its content from Windows explorer, change the location of system folders; Privacy Protector can maintain your personal privacy by eliminating the tracks that you leave behind; create lots of randomization password once.
* Network - Optimize your Internet connection speed, manage all shares items, search for and find out opened ports on your system; Tweak your Internet Explorer easily; backup all data in Outlook Express; automatically check the invalid URLs in your favorites and parse domain name; Message Sender can easily send messages to others.
* Misc. Utilities - Show the collection of Windows utilities; control your computer when you"re not at home; apply XP visual style to any Windows applications; appoint logging on time of any account users.


15 Feb 2006

Intelligently detect Second Level Cache size.
Adds some tweaks.
Wallpaper Changer updated to v3.1.



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Windows Defender (Beta 2) is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it"s detected, and a new streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.
Windows Defender (Beta 2) detects and removes known spyware from your computer, which helps make your Internet browsing safer. The software uses automatic definition updates provided by Microsoft analysts to help detect and remove new threats as the threats are identified.

Specific features of Windows Defender Beta 2 include:
? A redesigned and simplified user interface ? Incorporating feedback from our customers, the Windows Defender UI has been redesigned to make common tasks easier to accomplish with a warning system that adapts alert levels according to the severity of a threat so that it is less intrusive overall, but still ensures the user does not miss the most urgent alerts.
? Improved detection and removal ? Based on a new engine, Windows Defender is able to detect and remove more threats posed by spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Real Time Protection has also been enhanced to better monitor key points in the operating system for changes.
? Protection for all users ? Windows Defender can be run by all users on a computer with or without administrative privileges. This ensures that all users on a computer are protected by Windows Defender.
? Support for 64-bit platforms, accessibility and localization - Windows Defender Beta 2 also adds support for accessibility and 64-bit platforms. Microsoft also plans to release German and Japanese localized versions of Windows Defender Beta 2 soon after the availability of the English versions. Use WindowsDefenderX64.msi for 64-bit platforms.

- Benefits of Windows Defender (Beta 2) -

Helps detect and remove spyware:
? Spyware detection. Quickly and easily finds spyware and other unwanted programs that can slow down your computer, display annoying pop-up ads, change Internet settings, or use your private information without your consent.
? Straightforward operation and thorough removal technology. Eliminates detected spyware easily at your direction. If you inadvertently remove programs that you actually want, it"s easy to get them back.
? Scheduled scanning and removal. Runs these processes when it"s convenient for you, whether it"s on-demand or on a schedule that you set.

Improves Internet browsing safety:
? Helps stop spyware before it infiltrates your computer. Offers a continuous safeguard designed to target all the ways that spyware can infiltrate your computer.
? Works without distracting you. Runs in the background and automatically handles spyware based on preferences that you set. You can use your computer with minimal interruption.

Helps stop the latest threats:
? Expertise you can rely on. A dedicated team of Microsoft researchers continuously searches the Internet to discover new spyware and develop methods to counteract it.
? Stops new threats quickly. A voluntary, worldwide network of Windows Defender (Beta 2) users helps Microsoft determine which suspicious programs to classify as spyware. Participants help discover new threats quickly and notify Microsoft analysts, so that everyone is better protected. Anyone who uses Windows Defender (Beta 2) can join this network and help report potential spyware to Microsoft.
? Automatically stays up to date. To help protect your computer from the latest threats, you can choose to have updates that counteract new spyware automatically downloaded to your computer.

Improvements in Windows Defender (Beta 2):
? Enhanced performance through a new scanning engine.
? Streamlined, simplified user interface and alerts.
? Improved control over programs on your computer using enhanced Software Explorer.
? Multiple language support with globalization and localization features.
? Protection technologies for all users, whether or not they have administrator rights on the computer.
? Support for assistive technology for individuals who have physical or cognitive difficulties, impairments, and disabilities.
? Support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
? Automatic cleaning according to your settings during regularly scheduled scans.

Known issues:
? Windows Defender (Beta 2) may prompt you to remove some peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing programs. If you choose to remove such a program, Windows Defender (Beta 2) deletes the entire contents of the Program Files directory that relates to the P2P program. Because some P2P programs store downloaded files in a default directory under Program Files, this might remove all files downloaded through the file-sharing program. For example, KaZaA stores .exe and .dll files at C:Program FilesKazaa. Downloaded files are stored at C:Program FilesKazaaMy Shared Folder. If you use Windows Defender (Beta 2) to remove KaZaA, all files and folders under C:Program FilesKazaa are removed. If you have installed any P2P file-sharing programs, we recommend that you make a backup copy of your downloaded files before running Windows Defender (Beta 2).
? You do not need to remove other antispyware or antivirus programs to run Windows Defender (Beta 2). Other programs or Windows Defender (Beta 2) may prompt you to allow or block an action, but there are no other known incompatibilities with other antispyware or antivirus programs.
? Windows Defender (Beta 2) will uninstall Windows AntiSpyware.


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VSO Software announces a new product ConvertXtoDVD. This product is actually a new version of the well known DivXtoDVD. This version has integrated the requests through VSO surveys and introduces many new major features.


ConvertXtoDVD is a software to convert and burn your videos to DVD. With ConvertXtoDVD and in a few clicks you can backup your movies to DVD playable on any home DVD player.

ConvertXtoDVD supports most popular format such Xvid, MOV, VOB, Mpeg, Mpeg4, MP4, AVI, WMV, DV and stream formats. It converts your files into a compliant DVD Video set of files and burns it on a DVD media.

The aspect ratio can be automatically selected or forced to a specific format. The program works for NTSC and PAL video formats and creates chapters automatically. Multiple audio tracks are supported. Version 2 uses a completely rewritten interface with subtitles support and a lot of new settings.

ConvertXtoDVD is neither affiliated with, nor using technology from Divx Networks!



Key Features:

* Supported video formats: DivX, Xvid, MPEG4, MOV, AVI, WMV, WMV HD, DV, and more...
* Supported sources: existing files from digital camcorders, TV/Sat, capture cards
* Can merge up to 4 hours of material from several movies or episodes
* Supported audio formats: AC3, DTS, PCM, OGG, MP3, and more...
* Handles subtitles files (.SRT .SUB/IDX) with color and font selection, and supports tags (italic, bold)
* Video format choice: NTSC, PAL, or automatic and PULL-DOWN
* Picture output: Widescreen, Fullscreen, or automatic
* Create Automatic chapters or edit your owns
* Fast preview mode to check if the source is loaded correctly
* Save the DVD structure on hard drive or burn it to a blank DVD
* Reliable burn engine integrated (supports all DVD formats)
* Fast and quality encoder (typically less than 1 hour for converting 1 movie)
* Variable options and settings for advanced users
* Control of the conversion speed vs quality
* DVD Menu control (auto-start, loop etc)
* DVD Menu edition (background, fond, color)
* Customizable interface (themes, dockable windows)
* Multilingual support (available languages...)
* Optimized for Windows 2000 / XP / Vista


In this version:

Bugfixes, interface improvements and support for dvr-ms files

[Bug] (Settings) Reset to defaults message is not translated
[Unsupported file/stream format] Add support for DVR-MS files
[Bug] Playback Options incorrectly applied
[Bug] Subtitles settings in treeview is cropped
[Bug] Language list in treeview is not sorted
[Feature Request] subtitles management ( line too long )



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01 - Planet Funk - Chase the Sun
02 - 13 Senses - Into The Fire (Cicada Remix)
03 - David Gahan - Dirty Sticky Floors (Junkie Xl Vocal Remix Edit)
04 - Gabriel & Dresden - Arcadia (Original Mix)
05 - Above & Beyond Vs Andy Moor - Air For Life (Original Mix)
06 - Tilt - New Day (David West Mix)
07 - Adam White and Andy Moor presents Whiteroom - The White Room
08 - Goldenscan - Sunrise (Ronski Speed Remix)
09 - Super8 vs Dj Tab - Helsinki Scorchin (Alex m.o.r.p.h Remix)
10 - Members Of Mayday - 10 In 01
11 - Driftwood Djteam - Freeloader
12 - Armin Van Buuren - Blue Fear (Original Mix)
13 - Paul Van Dyke - We Are Alive
14 - Whiteroom feat Amy Cooper - Someday (Enmass Remix)
15 - Ratty - Sunrise
16 - Ferry Corsten - Fire (Ron Van Den Beuken Remix)
17 - Veracocha - Carte Blanche (Original Remix)

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A great complement to any handheld calculator, the easy-to-use Graphing/Scientific Calculator Software can help speed up individual math calculations, or can be used to create high-quality group science projects. Much more than a handheld device, this calculator lets students enter math problems exactly the way they are displayed in textbooks, so there"s no need to learn any new syntax simply to complete homework assignments. From helping with quadratic equations to providing 3-D graphing capabilities in full color, this calculator does it all. And best of all, it allows students to save their calculations to share with their study group or to finish on their own at a later time.

Microsoft Student 2006 also offers online math help with step-by-step tutorials that are taken directly from popular math textbooks used in schools. This way students can learn from examples that will actually help them when it comes time for the big test.



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Resource Tuner is an important productivity tool for those who are engaged in editing of resources in Windows executa bles. Discover the unique features of Resource Tuner, including how to open problem executable files and edit the hidden data which the other editors simply cannot see, wide range of resorce types, UPX unpacker, and more. You will learn the industry standard program for translating and customizing of the user interface.


Resource editor:

+ Now supports viewing and replacing large (256x256) Vista icons stored as PNGs.
? UPX Unpacker plug-in:
* Now supports unpacking of programs packed with the obsolete early versions of UPX (prior to 0.80).
* Now attempts to recover a file, even when an original PE file header entry is no longer available after unpacking.



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Animate your ideas. Adobe? After Effects? 7.0 software helps you create compelling motion graphics and blockbuster visual effects with efficiency, precision, and infinite variety. Take advantage of unmatched integration with other Adobe software, flexible 2D and 3D compositing, and hundreds of effects and Animation Presets to bring a new dimension to your film, video, DVD, and Macromedia? Flash? productions.




22 Jan 2006



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Nullsoft Winamp is a fast, flexible, high-fidelity media player for Windows. Winamp supports playback of many audio (MP3, OGG, AAC, WAV, MOD, XM, S3M, IT, MIDI, etc) and video types (AVI, ASF, MPEG, NSV), custom appearances called skins (supporting both classic Winamp 1.x/2.x skins and Winamp 3 freeform skins), audio visualization and audio effect plug-ins (including two industry dominating visualization plug-ins), an advanced media library, Internet radio and TV support, CD ripping, and CD burning.

? The Full version plays MP3s, AAC, WMA, and more; Compatible with Winamp 2 Plug-ins; Full Support for classic and modern skins; Plays Videos; has a Powerful Media Library; Browse Internet Radio & TV Stations; Integrated Internet Music Videos & Songs; Bundled Visualizations; and Burn & Rip CDs.
? The LITE version plays MP3s, AAC, WMA, and more. It is compatible with Winamp 2 Plug-ins and has full support for classic skins.

Winamp Player Features:
- Plays Music and Video Files (aacPlus, MP3, AAC, WMA and more!)
- Compatible with Winamp 2 Plug-ins
- Full Support for Classic and Modern Skins
- Plays Videos (NSV, WMV, and more!)
- Powerful Media Library
- Browse SHOUTcast Radio & TV Stations
- Browse Winamp Music Videos & Songs
- Integrated AOL Video Content (News, Sports, Movies & more)
- AOL Radio Featuring XM
- SHOUTcast Wire (podcast directory)
- Predixis MusicMagic (dynamic playlisting)
- Bundled Visualizations
- Burn CDs (Limited to 2x - 48x in Pro!)
- Rips CDs (Limited to 8x aacPlus, AAC, WMA - Unlimited aacPlus, AAC, WMA and MP3 in Pro!)
- 50 free mp3s from Emusic
- Includes Winner of the Internet
- Surround Music Project!
- Includes an MP3 of "Mercy Me" by Alkaline Trio
- Rip/Encode music into aacPlus, AAC, WMA, or MP3!
- Burn CDs up to 48x!

30 Jan 2006

Changes in version 5.13:
* Fixed [in_mp3] extremely critical security vulnerability

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With AoA DVD COPY, you own the most efficient way to create backup copies of your DVD collection. These working copies allow you to play your DVDs on home and computer DVD players every day without the inevitable risk of getting your originals scratched or damaged. You get disc protection with no loss of playback quality.

Copy DVD Movies In 20-40 Minutes!

Backup your DVD movies onto DVD discs with one click.
Backup your DVDs to your hard drive.
True quality 1:1 copies of your DVDs.
Supports ALL recordable media formats including DVD+R/RW.

AoA DVD COPY provides a fast and easy way to make perfect copies of the DVDs in your collection. Simply press one button and you can copy your DVDs to your hard drive or to DVD+R/RW discs.

Featuring a user-friendly interface that requires no learning process, AoA DVD COPY appeals not only to first-timers and novices, but also to advanced users who demand all the technical control options.
1:1 copy single-layer (DVD5) movies onto one regular DVD5 DVD+R/RW DVD-R/RW disc, keeping all the DVD special features, menus, subtitles and audio tracks.
Copy main movie to DVD5. Remove unwanted subtitles/audios to achieve better quality.
1:1 copy dual-layer (DVD9) movies onto one dual-layer DVD+R/RW DVD-R/RW disc, keeping all the DVD special features, menus, subtitles and audio tracks.
Copy main movie to DVD9. Remove unwanted subtitles/audios to achieve better quality.
Shrink and copy a dual-layer (DVD9) movie into one single-layer (DVD5) saving disc space while retaining all the special features, menus, subtitles and languages.
Copy a DVD9 onto one DVD5 removing unwanted subtitles/audio to increase quality.
Split and copy a dual-layer (DVD9) movie to 2 single-layer (DVD5) discs with all the special features, menus, subtitles and languages.
Copy a DVD to your hard drive in DVD file structure so that you can watch a DVD movie or burn a DVD disc from the hard drive.
Burn a DVD structure file from your hard drive to a blank DVD disc.
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Perfect Video Quality
Ability to make true quality 1:1 copies of your DVD movies. The copied DVD is the same as the DVD movie you bought.
Fast Copying Speed
Direct burn to the target disc makes it really quick and easy to create DVD copies and backups.
Copying a 2-hour DVD movie can be finished in 20-40 minutes depending on your system performance.
Simple to use
Your favorite DVDs are just one click away from being cloned.
Compatibility in NTSC and PAL format DVD movies.
Copies can be played back on home and computer DVD players.
Supports copy CSS (Content Scrambling System) protected DVD movies.
Removes regional protection and Macrovision protection automatically during copying.


AoA.DVD.Copy.v2.7.0.3.WinALL.addoned-CRD



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