Fix Windows with Puppy Linux and Other Live cd Tools.
Posted: Sun 01 Aug 2010, 16:33
June 2011 Puppy Fix Windows
Fix Windows with Puppy Linux and Other Live cd Tools.
Plus programs that help you survive.
This is a starter page for various Windows malware, booting
and data recovery problems.
It includes some of my fixes and or guides from others
including some Puppy Linux and Whirlpool Forum posts.
Though not perfect it is at least a start.
What I wanted was a one page area that I could direct people
with Windows issues to.
Endeavouring to locate past posts and suggestions quickly;
has motivated me to create this Help Page
when Windows users need fixes fast.
It is far better that Newbies can try Puppy Linux -
at the extraordinary price of Zilch.
And still have Windows.
No ranting.
Freedom of choice.
A one time Windows fix is not always available, due to the variety
of viruses out there, the software installed by users,
their Internet habits or even from hardware faults that occur
in the first place.
So any helpful hints are appreciated but leave the Venom to me.
Nobody is forcing you here.
Above all ---this advice may or may not fix your problems.
I wish that someone could make Youtube videos with the clarity
that CatDude has used in his hard drive install posts.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=29653
Certainly in regard to cleaning out Windows.
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Novmber 2010 >> Updated link on page 2....for
FalconFour's Ultimate Boot CD >> 439.46 MiB
403.56 MiB (423167470 Bytes)
http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5930413 ... ren_s_10.6
and
Imageburn...
no install..do not update...untick verify >> is here...1.53 MB
Great 4 burning ISO files. 32 speed for a cd is plenty.
http://www.datafilehost.com/download-fe571dfa.htm
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USE AT YOUR OWN RISK..
Some posts repeat the same Mantra….
Live with it.
Systems change, solutions can vary.
It is just too hard to go through all the posts and write a new Tome.
So this is a start.
It will be edited from time to time.
We have some very knowledgeable people here on the Puppy Forum.
No-one knows the whole box and dice though.
But together we have a Borg Collective thing going.
Other sites have some great fixes too…
I thank all those kind people.
Some go out of their way to give you a fix.
I hope that I don’t step on other peoples toes with advice
in the various items posted here.
If you are happy with some authors consider a small donation,
but only if you can afford it
and if their sites have that as an option.
Certainly Barry Kauler..
our Puppy creator aka Benevolent Dictator has a donation
button...Paypal on his download page.
http://puppylinux.com/download/index.html
and he often distributes any largesse to others from his
palace in Penjori Western Australia.
http://www.puppylinux.com/bkauler/
The Puppy Linux distro is a No Cost to the User Project and is a
labor of love from Barry Kauler.
http://puppylinux.com/development/project-statement.htm
I try to avoid re-installs and reformatting hard drives.
Sometimes though even I can’t avoid it.
Evil things can happen in computing..
So here we go.
With Windows, any version – XP, Vista, Win 7
I do the following.
Turn off System Restore.
Yes there are pluses and minus to leave it on, but if you cannot get
rid of of a Malware or Startup problem -you will have to re-install
anyway. Save the misery.
In saying that however, I have had some success with
Falcon Fours Boot cd which has ERD Commander built in.
Meaning that you can do a System Restore on the Boot cd.
However viruses can live in those Restores as well and reinfect you.
If you can live with that after the Falcon Rescue cd has put you in
a better situation than you were earlier…then System Restore is OK.
If you can boot to the desktop at least…
and still be connected to the Internet, then maybe
consider turning off System Restore, and then restoring it later
when you have eliminated the Nasties.
In XP I try to keep it down to 2 –3%
I invite anyone to tell me a fix in Vista or Windows 7 that let’s me
do the same.
Java
In the Windows control panel check if you have Java.
Click on the icon and Java panel opens up.
Click on temporary internet files...settings.
Set the Disk space to zero, or 1 meg, whatever.
Update:
Turn it off >> Select >> Never.
A pop up will nag you not to.
Ignore it.
Advanced:
In Miscellaneous
>> untick >> Place Java icon in system tray.
Internet options:
While you are still in Windows Control panel,
click on Internet options.
Delete the cookies.
Delete files and tick the box
on delete All Offline Content
Set the History to Zero and clear the history
I set the cache to 50 megs.
Updates:
In XP I never go past Service Pack 2.
Turn it off - it's just BS.
All those downloads and still users computers die.
Add to that diminished computer speed -
or a MS update stops it starting up,
or the famous Microsoft WGA warning begins flaring up on
legitimately installed PCs.
This is another reason to install a firewall other than the MS default.
Configure it so it halts Microsoft taking control, giving you misery.
In Vista and Windows 7 I turn updates off as well.
The many Blah! Blah! experts will disagree.
However the number of Windows machines that I fix,
having somehow managed to survive this litany of updates,
and then just loading one infected page on the internet,
which then screws the machine completely, gives the lie to
continual updates.
Danger Will Robertson Moments:
If you are planning risky things on the internet in Windows,
at least use Returnil.
http://www.returnilvirtualsystem.com/rvs-home-free
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=5702
I use this one for those needing it >>
Returnil Virtual System 2008 Personal - 2.0.1.9002
which is found here.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/win/10704696
because 2008 Personal is still simple to install.
Download:
http://www.datafilehost.com/download-e7e13c32.html
The newer Returnil gets too complicated...at least for me.
However Win 7 users probably need a newer version???
Turn Returnil on when it's Danger Will Robertson time.
Please note
If you download files, create Word docs etc,
they will not be saved on reboot unless you copy them to a
different hard drive, partition or USB.
The paid versions allow saves to occur.
Please read the guides on their site.
This has always been a well rated program from day one.
Don't download a one gig file, reboot your PC and
then find out >> Returnil didn't save it.
And if you want to test software but worry that it
will stuff your setup, this program is perfect.
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USB Autorun Protection
Windows users should have some Autorun Protection on their USBs.
Even holding down the Shift key when you insert a USB can help.
However I have read that some Nasties can bypass this.
Regular scanning of USBs is a given.
Panda USB Vaccine
I have used this.
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/ ... sbvaccine/
Untested:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/the_best ... ash_drives
Untested:
http://www.jonnysblog.com/2010/02/26/us ... n-autorun/
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Previous suggestions and more instructions here.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 413#131413
Some things really need updating….such as.
I still use my old version of Free Zone Alarm.
But in some versions of XP Home I notice problems.
So for customers I now install Comodo…no antivirus..
as stated down the page.
I remove all other features.
TuneUp Utilities
I run the shareware version to fixother computers.
- 15 days to use it >> TuneUp Utilities
http://www.tune-up.com/download/archive/
I particularly like TuneUp Utilities 2009
It has a Startup..Defrag, Registry fixes etc..
Over the years I have found Tuneup-Utilities is the best.
Use at your own risk.
Some people hate Registry Cleaners.
However I have no problems with this program.
Avoid the 2010 version.
It proves that good programs can be stuffed up…HORRIBLE.
Startups.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/12837/us ... fected-pc/
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysi ... 63902.aspx
Autoruns for Windows is good as well as Tuneup-Utilities.
Care is needed stopping any startups.
If in doubt call in help.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/
http://lifehacker.com/5087101/the-compl ... cs-startup
YES THIS CAN STUFF YOUR COMPUTER >> if you lack knowledge.
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
Falcon boot cd can stop startups as well. Through ERD.
The best of the best Rescue cds.
Extremely handy for these types…
Scam Antivirus programs.
Remove Antivir Solution Pro
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-r ... lution-pro
Similar handy hint:
Remove Security Suite
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-r ... rity-suite
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Process Stoppers:
Applications that can terminate running process on a
Windows machine, including services and process running in
the system. Protected Microsoft system processes can be terminated.
Some will work better than others on Systems.
That's why I keep a variety on hand.
SysProt AntiRootkit
http://sites.google.com/site/sysprotantirootkit/
Download.
http://majorgeeks.com/SysProt_AntiRootkit_d5708.html
KillProcess
http://orangelampsoftware.com/products_killprocess.php
Ready to go...no install.
Download.
http://orangelampsoftware.com/downloads/KillProcess.exe
WinPatrol
http://www.winpatrol.com/startup.html
WinPatrolToGo: = No install.
Sometimes kills what others can't.
Download.
http://www.winpatroltogo.com/winpatroltogo.exe
IceSword:
Sometimes plays up in Vista.
Usually always works in XP.
http://www.antirootkit.com/software/IceSword.htm
XP download.
http://mail.ustc.edu.cn/%7Ejfpan/downlo ... d122en.zip
Windows Vista download.
http://202.38.64.10/%7Ejfpan/download/is120en_vista.zip
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Cloning Hard Drives:
There are risks involved in cloning and backing up drives.
Tread carefully. Common sense is a prerequisite.
There are plenty of posts such as this.
Some programs are easier than others to master.
Whirlpool posts.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1528748
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/?a ... =10&q=clon
http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/GParted
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http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=418
Macrium reflect give a free Windows version.
http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp
http://www.macrium.com/features.asp
Hiren's Boot cd has >>Macrium Reflect in Mini Windows...from Vers13.0
Free Hard Disk and Partition Imaging and Backup Software Review.
http://www.thefreecountry.com/utilities ... mage.shtml
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Data Recovery:
Recover files Whirlpool.
Freeware Data Retrieval
http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=freew ... _retrieval
Also.
MiniTool Power Data Recovery-Free
http://www.powerdatarecovery.com/index.html
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ZAR ...another pay for program.
http://www.z-a-recovery.com
" Recovers data with file names intact. "
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1541794
But Zar also has a free photo Recovery program.
"You do not need a paid version of ZAR to do image recovery."
A good How To and download link here.
http://www.z-a-recovery.com/digital-image-recovery.htm
Hirens cd >> Backup contents.
Backup Tools
G4L Ghost 4 Linux 0.33a:
a hard disk and partition imaging and cloning tool similar to
Norton Ghost (Linux Freeware).
Partition Image: PartImage 0.6.9:
supported filesystem includes Ext2, Ext3, Reiserfs, HFS, HPFS, JFS,
Xfs, UFS, Fat16, Fat32 and NTFS. (Linux Freeware).
Double Driver 3.0:
Driver Backup and Restore tool (Windows Freeware).
DriverBackup! 1.0.3:
Another handy tool to backup drivers (Windows Freeware).
DriveImageXML 2.14:
backup any drive/partition to an image file, even if the drive is
currently in use (Windows Freeware).
FastCopy 2.01:
The Fastest Copy/Delete Software on Windows (Windows Freeware).
GImageX 2.0.17:
ImageX is used to backup/restore WIM images for Windows XP/Vista
and Windows 7 (Windows Freeware).
InfraRecorder 0.50:
An Open source CD/DVD burning software, also create/burn
ISO images (Windows Freeware).
Partition Saving 3.80:
A tool to backup/restore partitions. (SavePart.exe)
(Windows/Dos Freeware).
RegBak 1.0:
a light-weight and simple utility to create backups of Windows
registry files (Windows Freeware).
SelfImage 1.2.1.92:
to create image files of any mounted or unmounted hard disk
partition. (Windows Freeware).
Smart Driver Backup 2.12:
Easy backup of your Windows device drivers (also works from PE) (Windows Freeware).
WhitSoft File Splitter 4.5a:
a Small File Split-Join Tool (Windows Freeware).
COPYR.DMA Build013:
A Tool for making copies of hard disks with bad sectors (Dos Freeware).
Drive SnapShot 1.40:
creates an exact Disk Image of your system into a file while windows
is running. (Windows Shareware).
Acronis True Image 8.1.945:
Create an exact disk image for complete system backup and disk
cloning. (Dos Commercial).
Norton Ghost 11.5.1:
a hard drive disk imaging utility for Windows which supports Network/USB/SCSI (Windows/Dos Commercial).
Right Click on >> Direct HTTP Mirror
and >> Hirens.BootCD.11.0.zip >> shows up >>save it.
>> near the bottom of this page.
http://www.hirensbootcd.net/download.html
Now up to Version 14.0
Different versions ...some utilities are updated
or superceded by other fixes.
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Dr Freeware:
Clones... rescues etc.
http://www.drfreeware.org/
For data rescue, backup, migration, or computer forensics etc.
http://www.drfreeware.org/download.html
http://sourceforge.net/projects/drfreew ... p/download
CAINE 2.0 Live cd
Tested...Yuk....4 the Ubuntu mob.
http://www.caine-live.net/
" CAINE offers a complete forensic environment that is organized to
integrate existing software tools as software modules and to provide a friendly graphical interface. "
Tools and packages included in CAINE Live CD
http://www.caine-live.net/page11/page11.html
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Cleaning with Puppy.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1198871
Go to :
Recycler: and delete the files in there.
System Volume Information: and delete the lot.
Next:
Documents and Settings
Owners Name...whatever you called yourself...
there might be extras if family members logon.
Default Service
Local Service
Network Service
Then open all the Cookies folder of each of the above and remove index data file and any other cookies.
Open the Recent folder and delete the contents.
Open Local settings of all of them as well.
Open Temporary files and then Content IE5 and delete the index.dat and everything else.
Open the Temp file and delete everything.
Open the History folder and proceed to the History.IE5 folder and delete everything.
Next select the Windows folder:
Drop down to system32.
Open that up and drop to config...open that up,
drop to systemprofile and open that..
Open MUT? again and after opening systemprofile and config..
Delete anything in the Recent folder,
go to the Local Settings here
and delete files as explained above in the
Temp, History and Temporary Internet Files of
Documents and Settings.
Fnally delete >> Pagefile.sys and hyberfil.sys.
in the root of C:\ drive installation.
DO NOT TOUCH PROGRAM FILES
Then move the whole installation to a new folder
called 1-Old XP.
Re-install Windows...no format..
leave existing file system.
Do not have any network cable connected.
Have the latest firewall and antivirus downloaded beforehand,
ready to go, and preferably downloaded with Puppy, so that you
know the files are clean.
Avira is still the fastest to scan whole drives.
Scan it all....then move back your clean files.
Other Posts
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... m?t=998716
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1017231
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1170679
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... 24457.html
Shardana Rescue AV - also has Puppy
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 0b6ab1ed98
Clean Windows: What files 4 XP....Vista has 2 different?
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... m?t=998716
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=37005
Scroll down page to my 2nd post.
Speed up old laptop
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1203695
Has Falcon and Hirens Boot cd links
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=58186
boot-land links 4 ERD.
ERD Commander in MSDaRT 6.0,
Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset Vista -
Photos of diagnostic tools available.
You can run some tools off an XP machine in this Vista ERD,
Antivirus >> let's you update, Explorer and a
Process Manager that really can stop the startups
and can remove or mute drivers.
http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.p ... topic=5718
MSDaRT 5.0
has less tools...but you can still go back
>> in System Restores.
Falcon is really a great cd.
As they seem to change on the Pirate Bay P have set the
newest Falcon links below....June 2011.
http://thepiratebay.org/user/FalconFour/
FalconFour's Micro Boot CD >> 47.95 MiB
http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5930392 ... __Kon-Boot
FalconFour's Ultimate Boot CD >> 439.46 MiB
http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5930380 ... s_9.9__ERD
Also contains Kon-Boot - bypasses windows password
http://www.piotrbania.com/all/kon-boot/
and an additional MS windows password utility.
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Recover files from Windows Vista hard disk using Puppy Linux
Shows the boot up of Puppy 4.3.1.
http://help.artaro.eu/index.php/windows ... vista.html
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Cleaners:
ccleaner for cleaning.....only tick the desk icon when installing.
run Cleaner slim edition installation >> only tick the desktop icon on the install.
[url]http://www.majorgeeks.comCCleaner_Slim_No_Yahoo_Toolbar_English_d4191.html[/url]
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/screen ... /ccleaner1
Run the Program and click on the Analyze and then select
>>> Run Cleaner.
For most people do not touch any other features.
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ISO Burners –Windows.
I do not burn ISO files faster than 32 Speed.
For really old computers even slower
ImgBurn..ready to go…no install…do not update
http://www.datafilehost.com/download-fe571dfa.html
http://www.imgburn.com/
File: ImgBurn.exe Size: 1.53 MB
BurnCDCC...small..fast…69kb zip
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/downloads/burncdcc.zip
Cleaning with Puppy.
Yes you can also use Falcons or Hirens boot cds to do this.
But sometimes there can be a locked file.
Puppy may do the job deleting it or maybe the above.
But if your drive is IFFY then Puppy is kinder.
If you boot Puppy you can make a backup of Vista on your C: Drive.
The same as you can with XP.
Call it 1 Vista Backup whatever.
Copy all the Vista Files
Windows
Documents and Settings
Program Files
Program Data??? can't quite remember
Users
and the root files.
Because as sure as Hell Vista will screw up.
Turn off UAC and All updates
Vista and Windows 7.
XdN Tweaker
Control Vista and Win 7…not about MS controlling you..
http://xenomorph.net/files/code/vb/xdntweaker/
No install zip file
http://xenomorph.net/data/programming/x ... .9.2.1.zip
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Antivirus.
Antivir Avira is the way to go...no email but I look on my mail server first.
Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Avira_AntiVir ... _d955.html
and take off the Avira nag screen
http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disabl ... ir_nag.htm
NoNotifyAvira is a small and simple utility that can remove the
dvertising of update and startup splash screen of Avira Antivir.
http://www.fred151.altervista.org/
Major Geeks Anti-Virus Tools
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads29.html
Major Geeks Anti-Spyware Tools
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html
If you have an infection...the most recommended on Whirlpool
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/
are these free versions.
Malwarebytes Anti Malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam-download.php
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
Superantispyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloa ... PYWAREFREE
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Dr Web Cureit
http://www.freedrweb.com/download+cureit/
Hitman Pro..a one time Internet scan and fix free
http://www.surfright.nl/en
Avast Free is good for many.
http://majorgeeks.com/Avast_Home_Edition_d1968.html
Iobit Security 360 Free
You can install it and it will also allow you to install a portable version.
So a very handy feature.
The portable version will update.
http://www.iobit.com/security360.html
AVG has really gone backwards.
3 years ago it was pretty good.
Some people still like it.
Read How To guides to take the annoyances out.
http://majorgeeks.com/download886.html
ComboFix- use with care. >> How to.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofi ... e-combofix
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/downloa ... s/combofix
“ ComboFix is a program, created by sUBs, that scans your computer
for known malware, and when found, attempts to clean these
infections automatically. “
Comodo has a free AV/Firewall...
a bit of a nagger but safer than Vista and Win7.
Stops Windows reporting back.
Comodo Internet Security
http://www.comodo.com/home/download/dow ... p?prod=cis
http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-sec ... curity.php
Personally I use a custom install and I do not install the
Comodo antivirus component…untick it…
And use the top install option….
It’s like a simple corporate style.
For those that want an all in one program for ease of use,
Comodo plus its own Antivirus, will still run well.
For my use >> I install Avira Antivir Free….
with a custom install and I uncheck the guard.
And what about McAfee and Nortons?
The less said the better.
Virustotal
Flash posted >> Virustotal .
I have often seen this mentioned on Whirlpool.
A very well rated freebie.
http://www.virustotal.com/
" The VirusTotal.com Web site offers a free but invaluable security service.
It will scan any Web download, e-mail attachment or other
(max 20 MB) file you send it with 40-odd different antivirus
scanners to let you know whether it's safe for your computer. "
" This is a list of the companies that participate in VirusTotal with
their antivirus engines. "
http://www.virustotal.com/about.html
Sandboxie
Advocated strongly by some.
" Sandboxie runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents
them from making permanent changes to other programs and data in
your computer. "
http://www.sandboxie.com/
Reviews - videos
http://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?DownloadSandboxie
Free with conditions.
" Sandboxie is shareware software.
The free version is missing a few features which are available in the
paid version.
After 30 days of use, the free version displays reminders to upgrade
to the paid version, but remains functional.
For personal use, you are encouraged, but not required, to upgrade
to the paid version. "
http://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?FAQ_Licensing
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Boot up Antivirus Rescue-CDs:
Although I had mentioned the Shardana Antivirus
Rescue Disk Utility previously,
" Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disk Utility (Sardu) is software that
can produce an ISO or an IMA anti-virus bootable CD,
a comprehensive collections of utilities, the most popular
distributions of Linux Lite, and the best known Windows PE. "
http://www.sarducd.it/index.html
a post from Flash reminded me to add the following
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Flash:
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=56565
Rescue CDs: Tips for fighting malware
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/secur ... ag=nl.e036
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techrepublic blog:
" The following rescue-CD applications always get good reviews and
do well in independent testing. And, they are all capable of updating
their signature database via an Internet connection: "
AVG Rescue CD
Base: Linux (77 MB)
Configured to create either a bootable CD or USB drive
Signature Update: Online update or downloaded signature file
Avira AntiVir Rescue System
Base: Linux (47 MB)
Signature Update: Downloaded signature file
BitDefender Rescue CD
Base: Linux (228 MB)
Signature Update: Online update or downloaded signature file
Dr.Web LiveCD
Base: Linux (65 MB)
Signature Update: Online update
F-Secure Rescue CD
Base: Linux (155 MB)
Signature Update: Online update or downloaded signature file.
http://www.f-secure.com/linux-weblog/20 ... -released/
http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/securit ... rescue-cd/
Downloads as a zip file.
http://www.f-secure.com/linux-weblog/fi ... .23804.zip
Kaspersky Rescue CD
Base: Linux (103 MB)
Signature Update: Online update
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/ ... Disk.shtml
Norton Recovery Tool
Base: Windows Vista PE (241 MB)
Signature Update: Online update
http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/ ... 11125713EN
Plus the Shardana site lists extra boot cds.
Panda Security
http://www.pandasecurity.com/resources/tools/SafeCD.iso
http://research.pandasecurity.com/panda-safecd-4-4-3-0/
PC Tools' Alternate Operating System Scanner
http://www.pctools.com/aoss/details/
G Data BootCD
https://www.gdatasoftware.com/support/m ... nload.html
VirusBlokAda VBA Rescue
The site is down...but the download is here.
ftp://anti-virus.by/pub/vbarescue.iso
Some i rate better than others.
I like Avira...
Just change the country flag - 4 English -
after booting has finished
Pc Tools >> AOSS
is not too bad either...pretty sure that it has Firefox.
And a file manager?????
Malwarebytes Anti Malware and Superantispyware
still give the best result for rogue antispyware though.
Superantispyware works off Hirens boot cd.
Malwarebytes Anti Malware is on the Hirens Windows tools.
It installs off the cd differently after booting into Windows, to
beat the trojans ability to detect it and stop the Antivirus
process running.
If someone could produce a script to get Shardana to add Hirens,
Falcon mini, Falcon Four and also modify Puppyso that you could
run Lucid Puppy ( which runs by default in the current version )
but also run Puppy 4.3.1 >> which was the default in the last
Shardana version )
Shardana would be an even greater product.
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Other forums and help.
elitekiller – Johns Malware Guide
http://www.elitekiller.com/malware.htm
Black Vipers Page
Black Viper's Top 9 tweaks for a faster (and less annoying) Vista PC
Probably fairly the same for Windows 7
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/supertweaks.htm
Whirlpool Virus & Malware Removal Instructions
http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=malware_removal
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Other software:
Teamviewer
Great program.
You can run Teamviewer in Hirens...tested that today.
Select >>> Run ..... Not >>>>Install.
http://www.teamviewer.com/download/index.aspx
http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx
Even make a linux version…
we have it in Puppy as an addition = Pet.
teamviewer_wine- thanks tronkel rebuilt teamviewer.pet.
New name is teamviewer_wine.pet.
http://www.datafilehost.com/download-e3aa28b8.html
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 8&start=15
A Better File Manager....
xplorer²
http://zabkat.com/x2lite.htm
Driver Magician Lite Free
http://www.drivermagician.com/Lite.htm
http://www.drivermagician.com/DML.exe
Network Magic
Old version…still good. Good 4 Vista.
Still let’s you use the simple features after 7 days.
http://www.datafilehost.com/download-61f249a2.html
Paid version.. yeah! Wonder what I would use.
http://www.purenetworks.com/download
Replace Vista with XP
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1108783
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Disable Windows Defender Service in Vista
" Get rid of Windows Defender app. from your system
running Windows Vista "
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/microso ... -or-vista/
1: Click Start Button and Type Services. Click Services once it appears:
2 : Scroll Down and Right Click on Windows Defender and then
Click Properties
3: Click Down Arrow under Startup type: and Click Disabled.
Click OK a few times to apply changes.
Done.
Previous fix.
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/microso ... m-startup/
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How to install XP SP2 from USB:
I noticed this in Whirlpool Forums.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1515226
This suggestion from there looks interesting.
Good for netbooks with no dvd-cd hardware.
WinToFlash
http://wintoflash.com/home/en/
http://wintoflash.com/overview/en/
" WinToFlash is a software to transfer your Windows XP,
Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 2008, Windows 7 setup
from CD or DVD to USB in some mouse clicks.
You can install your Windows from flash drive, USB pen, HDD,
etc to your computer or netbook. "
Tried installing XP from USB >> good result >> fairly painless.
::::::::::::
Lost your win7 cd and want to reformat.
Is it possible to download from somewhere but use my CD key?
I saw this on a Whirlpool post.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1522487
Downloads here:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/11/1 ... e-premium/
" Microsoft has been providing Windows 7 ISO
(disc image of Windows 7 DVD) to its customers with a
time-limited ever-changing dynamic download links.
And various online stores such as Amazon and Digital river have
started to provide much sought after Windows 7 ISO downloads for
their customers. The direct download links provided by various
online stores are static, so it becomes the only publicly available
official direct download links and sources for Windows 7 ISO which
can be used to download by everybody. "
Updated links.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2010/04/2 ... oad-links/
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Vista and Windows 7 Recovery discs
Torrent links >> neosmart.
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-v ... -download/
" NeoSmart Technologies is hosting a copy of the
Windows Vista Recovery Disc for your convenience.
It is a 120 MiB download "
" NeoSmart Technologies is hosting a copy of the Windows 7
Recovery Disc for your convenience.
It's a 143 MiB download (165 MiB for the 64-bit version)
http://neosmart.net/blog/2009/windows-7 ... air-discs/
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Installing Puppy to USB.
As this topic comes up numerous times I posted this here.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=59633
Some Windows users do not have a DVD/cd writer in their netbooks ...
or their writer is failing and won't boot.
So Puppy on a USB can be a lifesaver.
Their are how to run Puppy to USB videos in that link.
Other posts in the above may also get you going.
When I come across suitable methods I will add them here.
Why it just pays to run GParted
in Puppy Linux and reformat your USB.
As usual backup your data before doing the above.
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Believe it or not many USBs come out with weird Fat32 formatting.
I don't know what the agenda is but some products
show up in GParted in Puppy Linux with a strange looking triangle.
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An example was an 8 gig Medion usb.
I installed Puppy to it and I the ran >> Gparted
to right click on it to >> Manage Flags.
But the USB had a strange question mark on it....
even though it was formatted in Fat32.
I have seen this behavior on some other USB brands as well.
I was trying to get the Medion usb to boot Puppy 4.3.1
Gparted refused to let me tick >> Boot ...and ....LBA.....
which are essential.
I had to reformat it in NTFS because GParted refused
to allow Fat 32 formatting on it.
After the above I closed GParted and then reformatted the USB
back to Fat32 and enabled ...Boot and LBA.
Then Puppy 4.3.1 booted after re-installing to USB.
Camera Card issues.
I bought a 2 gig camera card...for an ALDI car radio.
Featured USB or SD card option to play music.
I tried to install 2 gigs of music to it.
It would not allow more than 1.7 gigs.
I tried it in Puppy...checked that it was >> Fat32.
Yes...but there again was that strange question mark.
I downloaded a Panasonic Card formatter 4 Windows.
Reformatted it...but the same problem.
Booted Puppy...ran GParted..formatted to >> Fat 32
checked LBA and boot....copied the full 2 gigs and >> drumroll...
the card now works in the radio.
Some old laptops have power issues >>not enough power to USB ports.
Compaqs were well known for this.
Older Dell laptops and desktops have issues.
I like Gigabyte motherboards.
But last years G31M-ES2L won't boot some USBs from the front ports.
It won't recognise a 1 terrabyte drive either in Puppy.
Back port works fine.
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If there is nothing on your drive
and you have a Windows machine available......
download the USB zip here.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... h&id=15098
from this post.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=38704
Small >> fast >> no install.
Format your USB with it >> Fat32.
Now try to see if it boots >>> into DOS.
If it does it's not a bios issue.
If it boots then you are not installing Puppy correctly.
////////////
Now try installing Puppy.
Run GParted after universal install to see that
LBA and Boot??? are checked.
Some USBs are rubbish and you have to try different install options.
You have tried different USB ports???
This is critical sometimes.
Get another cheap USB to try.
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Boot on another computer.
Check the bios. >> F12 boots some.
Other Bios may need you to nominate the hard drive to boot from.
Usually under Advanced Options...Hard drive Boot Order.
Others want you to nominate USB or USB hard drive.
If not you need to change the Bios.
Try another port >> a rear port.
but Boot and LBA are critical....
none of that but all of the other posted options = failure.
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Whirlpool posts.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1160248
Install to USB Videos
http://forums.whirlpool.nt.au/forum-rep ... 900931&p=4
How to make USB flash stick bootable using Puppy Linux
Your drive will probably show as SBC 1
Do Nothing leave current MBR Alone
Otherwise follow all the defaults >> Enter
Do not save on reboot.
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Tinycore linux page 4 USB:
http://boo.booboodo.com:57239/booboodo/ ... erver.html
This has links for UNetbootin
http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/
magicISO trial, wakepup2, rawwrite etc.
A handy read because they used our problem solvers.
" As it turns out the Tinycore linux floppy boot process is now similar
to Puppy linux which uses the wakepup2 floppy boot image.
It contains quite a large number of drivers that cover a broad array
of hardware. "
Plop Boot Manager:
http://www.plop.at/en/bootmanager.html
Plop USB info:
Only USB mass storage devices are supported.
The USB support allows to boot from usb harddisk, usb sticks and
usb card readers.
Plop Boot Manager with USB Mass Storage support.
http://www.plop.at/en/bootmanager.html
USB Image Tool
http://www.alexpage.de/usb-image-tool/
" Features
* create image files of USB flash drives
* restore images of USB flash drives
* compressed image file format
* show USB device information
* manage favorite USB images
* command line utility "
http://www.alexpage.de/usb-image-tool/download/
Hirens Boot cd >> USB Booting with Grub4Dos
http://www.hirensbootcd.net/usb-booting.html
Just tried it >> booting >> Mini Windows erc >> all work.
Turns it into a HDD it seems. Thanks Mr Hiren.
Even booting from a front port that refused to do so on this
USB .... or any other USB before.
Although new..
this 4 gig USB is very slow to boot to the programs...
Slow read/ write???
So others may boot with similar USBs and wonder what's going on.
They will work fast with no problems after booting....be patient.
If nothing else worked >> Hirens should.
Can't say this enough...Format USBs with care.
Copy any data to a backup before hitting Enter.
Do check that you are not formatting your drive.
::::::::::::
Camera card - SD booting.
Need the command to get your SD card booting Puppy.
puppy pmedia=usbflash
" Download the Puppy Linux ISO.
Open the ISO using a program that can read iso images such as
Izarc or winrar...
( 7zip is good. In fact the best.)
http://www.7-zip.org/
Extract the files from the ISO (or CD) to a folder on your harddrive,
then to the root of your USB stick.
(There will be a single 'boot.images' directory amoung the other files.)
4.Rename isolinux.cfg to syslinux.cfg (not case sensitive)
5.open syslinux.cfg and
change “PMEDIA=idecd
timeout 50
“ to “PMEDIA=usbflash???
http://208.109.22.214/puppy/viewtopic.p ... e498517d05
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HOWTO run MSOffice 2003 in Puppy Linux
steve_s has an interesting post here.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=59241
On page 3 of the post Steve has included
Pets >> Puppy installers for more simplicity.
I might even give this a whirl in Lucid soon.
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Office Not Genuine Notifications Workarounds
Turn off Windows updates
Disable and Remove OGA >> Office Not Genuine Notifications
(Uninstall KB949810)
My Digital Life:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/08/2 ... -kb949810/
::::::::::::::::::::
Files on datafilehost remain there for 30 days only.
If they are downloaded continually they remain there.
If anyone needs files reuploaded I will try to do so.
I test all links when I post for accuracy >> but dumb happens.
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Chris.
Fix Windows with Puppy Linux and Other Live cd Tools.
Plus programs that help you survive.
This is a starter page for various Windows malware, booting
and data recovery problems.
It includes some of my fixes and or guides from others
including some Puppy Linux and Whirlpool Forum posts.
Though not perfect it is at least a start.
What I wanted was a one page area that I could direct people
with Windows issues to.
Endeavouring to locate past posts and suggestions quickly;
has motivated me to create this Help Page
when Windows users need fixes fast.
It is far better that Newbies can try Puppy Linux -
at the extraordinary price of Zilch.
And still have Windows.
No ranting.
Freedom of choice.
A one time Windows fix is not always available, due to the variety
of viruses out there, the software installed by users,
their Internet habits or even from hardware faults that occur
in the first place.
So any helpful hints are appreciated but leave the Venom to me.
Nobody is forcing you here.
Above all ---this advice may or may not fix your problems.
I wish that someone could make Youtube videos with the clarity
that CatDude has used in his hard drive install posts.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=29653
Certainly in regard to cleaning out Windows.
======================================
Novmber 2010 >> Updated link on page 2....for
FalconFour's Ultimate Boot CD >> 439.46 MiB
403.56 MiB (423167470 Bytes)
http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5930413 ... ren_s_10.6
and
Imageburn...
no install..do not update...untick verify >> is here...1.53 MB
Great 4 burning ISO files. 32 speed for a cd is plenty.
http://www.datafilehost.com/download-fe571dfa.htm
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USE AT YOUR OWN RISK..
Some posts repeat the same Mantra….
Live with it.
Systems change, solutions can vary.
It is just too hard to go through all the posts and write a new Tome.
So this is a start.
It will be edited from time to time.
We have some very knowledgeable people here on the Puppy Forum.
No-one knows the whole box and dice though.
But together we have a Borg Collective thing going.
Other sites have some great fixes too…
I thank all those kind people.
Some go out of their way to give you a fix.
I hope that I don’t step on other peoples toes with advice
in the various items posted here.
If you are happy with some authors consider a small donation,
but only if you can afford it
and if their sites have that as an option.
Certainly Barry Kauler..
our Puppy creator aka Benevolent Dictator has a donation
button...Paypal on his download page.
http://puppylinux.com/download/index.html
and he often distributes any largesse to others from his
palace in Penjori Western Australia.
http://www.puppylinux.com/bkauler/
The Puppy Linux distro is a No Cost to the User Project and is a
labor of love from Barry Kauler.
http://puppylinux.com/development/project-statement.htm
I try to avoid re-installs and reformatting hard drives.
Sometimes though even I can’t avoid it.
Evil things can happen in computing..
So here we go.
With Windows, any version – XP, Vista, Win 7
I do the following.
Turn off System Restore.
Yes there are pluses and minus to leave it on, but if you cannot get
rid of of a Malware or Startup problem -you will have to re-install
anyway. Save the misery.
In saying that however, I have had some success with
Falcon Fours Boot cd which has ERD Commander built in.
Meaning that you can do a System Restore on the Boot cd.
However viruses can live in those Restores as well and reinfect you.
If you can live with that after the Falcon Rescue cd has put you in
a better situation than you were earlier…then System Restore is OK.
If you can boot to the desktop at least…
and still be connected to the Internet, then maybe
consider turning off System Restore, and then restoring it later
when you have eliminated the Nasties.
In XP I try to keep it down to 2 –3%
I invite anyone to tell me a fix in Vista or Windows 7 that let’s me
do the same.
Java
In the Windows control panel check if you have Java.
Click on the icon and Java panel opens up.
Click on temporary internet files...settings.
Set the Disk space to zero, or 1 meg, whatever.
Update:
Turn it off >> Select >> Never.
A pop up will nag you not to.
Ignore it.
Advanced:
In Miscellaneous
>> untick >> Place Java icon in system tray.
Internet options:
While you are still in Windows Control panel,
click on Internet options.
Delete the cookies.
Delete files and tick the box
on delete All Offline Content
Set the History to Zero and clear the history
I set the cache to 50 megs.
Updates:
In XP I never go past Service Pack 2.
Turn it off - it's just BS.
All those downloads and still users computers die.
Add to that diminished computer speed -
or a MS update stops it starting up,
or the famous Microsoft WGA warning begins flaring up on
legitimately installed PCs.
This is another reason to install a firewall other than the MS default.
Configure it so it halts Microsoft taking control, giving you misery.
In Vista and Windows 7 I turn updates off as well.
The many Blah! Blah! experts will disagree.
However the number of Windows machines that I fix,
having somehow managed to survive this litany of updates,
and then just loading one infected page on the internet,
which then screws the machine completely, gives the lie to
continual updates.
Danger Will Robertson Moments:
If you are planning risky things on the internet in Windows,
at least use Returnil.
http://www.returnilvirtualsystem.com/rvs-home-free
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=5702
I use this one for those needing it >>
Returnil Virtual System 2008 Personal - 2.0.1.9002
which is found here.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/win/10704696
because 2008 Personal is still simple to install.
Download:
http://www.datafilehost.com/download-e7e13c32.html
The newer Returnil gets too complicated...at least for me.
However Win 7 users probably need a newer version???
Turn Returnil on when it's Danger Will Robertson time.
Please note
If you download files, create Word docs etc,
they will not be saved on reboot unless you copy them to a
different hard drive, partition or USB.
The paid versions allow saves to occur.
Please read the guides on their site.
This has always been a well rated program from day one.
Don't download a one gig file, reboot your PC and
then find out >> Returnil didn't save it.
And if you want to test software but worry that it
will stuff your setup, this program is perfect.
::::
USB Autorun Protection
Windows users should have some Autorun Protection on their USBs.
Even holding down the Shift key when you insert a USB can help.
However I have read that some Nasties can bypass this.
Regular scanning of USBs is a given.
Panda USB Vaccine
I have used this.
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/ ... sbvaccine/
Untested:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/the_best ... ash_drives
Untested:
http://www.jonnysblog.com/2010/02/26/us ... n-autorun/
:::::::::::::::
Previous suggestions and more instructions here.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 413#131413
Some things really need updating….such as.
I still use my old version of Free Zone Alarm.
But in some versions of XP Home I notice problems.
So for customers I now install Comodo…no antivirus..
as stated down the page.
I remove all other features.
TuneUp Utilities
I run the shareware version to fixother computers.
- 15 days to use it >> TuneUp Utilities
http://www.tune-up.com/download/archive/
I particularly like TuneUp Utilities 2009
It has a Startup..Defrag, Registry fixes etc..
Over the years I have found Tuneup-Utilities is the best.
Use at your own risk.
Some people hate Registry Cleaners.
However I have no problems with this program.
Avoid the 2010 version.
It proves that good programs can be stuffed up…HORRIBLE.
Startups.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/12837/us ... fected-pc/
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysi ... 63902.aspx
Autoruns for Windows is good as well as Tuneup-Utilities.
Care is needed stopping any startups.
If in doubt call in help.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/
http://lifehacker.com/5087101/the-compl ... cs-startup
YES THIS CAN STUFF YOUR COMPUTER >> if you lack knowledge.
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
Falcon boot cd can stop startups as well. Through ERD.
The best of the best Rescue cds.
Extremely handy for these types…
Scam Antivirus programs.
Remove Antivir Solution Pro
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-r ... lution-pro
Similar handy hint:
Remove Security Suite
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-r ... rity-suite
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Process Stoppers:
Applications that can terminate running process on a
Windows machine, including services and process running in
the system. Protected Microsoft system processes can be terminated.
Some will work better than others on Systems.
That's why I keep a variety on hand.
SysProt AntiRootkit
http://sites.google.com/site/sysprotantirootkit/
Download.
http://majorgeeks.com/SysProt_AntiRootkit_d5708.html
KillProcess
http://orangelampsoftware.com/products_killprocess.php
Ready to go...no install.
Download.
http://orangelampsoftware.com/downloads/KillProcess.exe
WinPatrol
http://www.winpatrol.com/startup.html
WinPatrolToGo: = No install.
Sometimes kills what others can't.
Download.
http://www.winpatroltogo.com/winpatroltogo.exe
IceSword:
Sometimes plays up in Vista.
Usually always works in XP.
http://www.antirootkit.com/software/IceSword.htm
XP download.
http://mail.ustc.edu.cn/%7Ejfpan/downlo ... d122en.zip
Windows Vista download.
http://202.38.64.10/%7Ejfpan/download/is120en_vista.zip
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Cloning Hard Drives:
There are risks involved in cloning and backing up drives.
Tread carefully. Common sense is a prerequisite.
There are plenty of posts such as this.
Some programs are easier than others to master.
Whirlpool posts.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1528748
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/?a ... =10&q=clon
http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/GParted
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http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=418
Macrium reflect give a free Windows version.
http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp
http://www.macrium.com/features.asp
Hiren's Boot cd has >>Macrium Reflect in Mini Windows...from Vers13.0
Free Hard Disk and Partition Imaging and Backup Software Review.
http://www.thefreecountry.com/utilities ... mage.shtml
""""""
Data Recovery:
Recover files Whirlpool.
Freeware Data Retrieval
http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=freew ... _retrieval
Also.
MiniTool Power Data Recovery-Free
http://www.powerdatarecovery.com/index.html
/////
ZAR ...another pay for program.
http://www.z-a-recovery.com
" Recovers data with file names intact. "
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1541794
But Zar also has a free photo Recovery program.
"You do not need a paid version of ZAR to do image recovery."
A good How To and download link here.
http://www.z-a-recovery.com/digital-image-recovery.htm
Hirens cd >> Backup contents.
Backup Tools
G4L Ghost 4 Linux 0.33a:
a hard disk and partition imaging and cloning tool similar to
Norton Ghost (Linux Freeware).
Partition Image: PartImage 0.6.9:
supported filesystem includes Ext2, Ext3, Reiserfs, HFS, HPFS, JFS,
Xfs, UFS, Fat16, Fat32 and NTFS. (Linux Freeware).
Double Driver 3.0:
Driver Backup and Restore tool (Windows Freeware).
DriverBackup! 1.0.3:
Another handy tool to backup drivers (Windows Freeware).
DriveImageXML 2.14:
backup any drive/partition to an image file, even if the drive is
currently in use (Windows Freeware).
FastCopy 2.01:
The Fastest Copy/Delete Software on Windows (Windows Freeware).
GImageX 2.0.17:
ImageX is used to backup/restore WIM images for Windows XP/Vista
and Windows 7 (Windows Freeware).
InfraRecorder 0.50:
An Open source CD/DVD burning software, also create/burn
ISO images (Windows Freeware).
Partition Saving 3.80:
A tool to backup/restore partitions. (SavePart.exe)
(Windows/Dos Freeware).
RegBak 1.0:
a light-weight and simple utility to create backups of Windows
registry files (Windows Freeware).
SelfImage 1.2.1.92:
to create image files of any mounted or unmounted hard disk
partition. (Windows Freeware).
Smart Driver Backup 2.12:
Easy backup of your Windows device drivers (also works from PE) (Windows Freeware).
WhitSoft File Splitter 4.5a:
a Small File Split-Join Tool (Windows Freeware).
COPYR.DMA Build013:
A Tool for making copies of hard disks with bad sectors (Dos Freeware).
Drive SnapShot 1.40:
creates an exact Disk Image of your system into a file while windows
is running. (Windows Shareware).
Acronis True Image 8.1.945:
Create an exact disk image for complete system backup and disk
cloning. (Dos Commercial).
Norton Ghost 11.5.1:
a hard drive disk imaging utility for Windows which supports Network/USB/SCSI (Windows/Dos Commercial).
Right Click on >> Direct HTTP Mirror
and >> Hirens.BootCD.11.0.zip >> shows up >>save it.
>> near the bottom of this page.
http://www.hirensbootcd.net/download.html
Now up to Version 14.0
Different versions ...some utilities are updated
or superceded by other fixes.
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Dr Freeware:
Clones... rescues etc.
http://www.drfreeware.org/
For data rescue, backup, migration, or computer forensics etc.
http://www.drfreeware.org/download.html
http://sourceforge.net/projects/drfreew ... p/download
CAINE 2.0 Live cd
Tested...Yuk....4 the Ubuntu mob.
http://www.caine-live.net/
" CAINE offers a complete forensic environment that is organized to
integrate existing software tools as software modules and to provide a friendly graphical interface. "
Tools and packages included in CAINE Live CD
http://www.caine-live.net/page11/page11.html
///////////////
Cleaning with Puppy.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1198871
Go to :
Recycler: and delete the files in there.
System Volume Information: and delete the lot.
Next:
Documents and Settings
Owners Name...whatever you called yourself...
there might be extras if family members logon.
Default Service
Local Service
Network Service
Then open all the Cookies folder of each of the above and remove index data file and any other cookies.
Open the Recent folder and delete the contents.
Open Local settings of all of them as well.
Open Temporary files and then Content IE5 and delete the index.dat and everything else.
Open the Temp file and delete everything.
Open the History folder and proceed to the History.IE5 folder and delete everything.
Next select the Windows folder:
Drop down to system32.
Open that up and drop to config...open that up,
drop to systemprofile and open that..
Open MUT? again and after opening systemprofile and config..
Delete anything in the Recent folder,
go to the Local Settings here
and delete files as explained above in the
Temp, History and Temporary Internet Files of
Documents and Settings.
Fnally delete >> Pagefile.sys and hyberfil.sys.
in the root of C:\ drive installation.
DO NOT TOUCH PROGRAM FILES
Then move the whole installation to a new folder
called 1-Old XP.
Re-install Windows...no format..
leave existing file system.
Do not have any network cable connected.
Have the latest firewall and antivirus downloaded beforehand,
ready to go, and preferably downloaded with Puppy, so that you
know the files are clean.
Avira is still the fastest to scan whole drives.
Scan it all....then move back your clean files.
Other Posts
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... m?t=998716
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1017231
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1170679
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... 24457.html
Shardana Rescue AV - also has Puppy
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 0b6ab1ed98
Clean Windows: What files 4 XP....Vista has 2 different?
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... m?t=998716
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=37005
Scroll down page to my 2nd post.
Speed up old laptop
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1203695
Has Falcon and Hirens Boot cd links
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=58186
boot-land links 4 ERD.
ERD Commander in MSDaRT 6.0,
Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset Vista -
Photos of diagnostic tools available.
You can run some tools off an XP machine in this Vista ERD,
Antivirus >> let's you update, Explorer and a
Process Manager that really can stop the startups
and can remove or mute drivers.
http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.p ... topic=5718
MSDaRT 5.0
has less tools...but you can still go back
>> in System Restores.
Falcon is really a great cd.
As they seem to change on the Pirate Bay P have set the
newest Falcon links below....June 2011.
http://thepiratebay.org/user/FalconFour/
FalconFour's Micro Boot CD >> 47.95 MiB
http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5930392 ... __Kon-Boot
FalconFour's Ultimate Boot CD >> 439.46 MiB
http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5930380 ... s_9.9__ERD
Also contains Kon-Boot - bypasses windows password
http://www.piotrbania.com/all/kon-boot/
and an additional MS windows password utility.
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Recover files from Windows Vista hard disk using Puppy Linux
Shows the boot up of Puppy 4.3.1.
http://help.artaro.eu/index.php/windows ... vista.html
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Cleaners:
ccleaner for cleaning.....only tick the desk icon when installing.
run Cleaner slim edition installation >> only tick the desktop icon on the install.
[url]http://www.majorgeeks.comCCleaner_Slim_No_Yahoo_Toolbar_English_d4191.html[/url]
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/screen ... /ccleaner1
Run the Program and click on the Analyze and then select
>>> Run Cleaner.
For most people do not touch any other features.
“???????????????????????????????????????
ISO Burners –Windows.
I do not burn ISO files faster than 32 Speed.
For really old computers even slower
ImgBurn..ready to go…no install…do not update
http://www.datafilehost.com/download-fe571dfa.html
http://www.imgburn.com/
File: ImgBurn.exe Size: 1.53 MB
BurnCDCC...small..fast…69kb zip
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/downloads/burncdcc.zip
Cleaning with Puppy.
Yes you can also use Falcons or Hirens boot cds to do this.
But sometimes there can be a locked file.
Puppy may do the job deleting it or maybe the above.
But if your drive is IFFY then Puppy is kinder.
If you boot Puppy you can make a backup of Vista on your C: Drive.
The same as you can with XP.
Call it 1 Vista Backup whatever.
Copy all the Vista Files
Windows
Documents and Settings
Program Files
Program Data??? can't quite remember
Users
and the root files.
Because as sure as Hell Vista will screw up.
Turn off UAC and All updates
Vista and Windows 7.
XdN Tweaker
Control Vista and Win 7…not about MS controlling you..
http://xenomorph.net/files/code/vb/xdntweaker/
No install zip file
http://xenomorph.net/data/programming/x ... .9.2.1.zip
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Antivirus.
Antivir Avira is the way to go...no email but I look on my mail server first.
Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Avira_AntiVir ... _d955.html
and take off the Avira nag screen
http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disabl ... ir_nag.htm
NoNotifyAvira is a small and simple utility that can remove the
dvertising of update and startup splash screen of Avira Antivir.
http://www.fred151.altervista.org/
Major Geeks Anti-Virus Tools
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads29.html
Major Geeks Anti-Spyware Tools
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html
If you have an infection...the most recommended on Whirlpool
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/
are these free versions.
Malwarebytes Anti Malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam-download.php
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
Superantispyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloa ... PYWAREFREE
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Dr Web Cureit
http://www.freedrweb.com/download+cureit/
Hitman Pro..a one time Internet scan and fix free
http://www.surfright.nl/en
Avast Free is good for many.
http://majorgeeks.com/Avast_Home_Edition_d1968.html
Iobit Security 360 Free
You can install it and it will also allow you to install a portable version.
So a very handy feature.
The portable version will update.
http://www.iobit.com/security360.html
AVG has really gone backwards.
3 years ago it was pretty good.
Some people still like it.
Read How To guides to take the annoyances out.
http://majorgeeks.com/download886.html
ComboFix- use with care. >> How to.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofi ... e-combofix
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/downloa ... s/combofix
“ ComboFix is a program, created by sUBs, that scans your computer
for known malware, and when found, attempts to clean these
infections automatically. “
Comodo has a free AV/Firewall...
a bit of a nagger but safer than Vista and Win7.
Stops Windows reporting back.
Comodo Internet Security
http://www.comodo.com/home/download/dow ... p?prod=cis
http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-sec ... curity.php
Personally I use a custom install and I do not install the
Comodo antivirus component…untick it…
And use the top install option….
It’s like a simple corporate style.
For those that want an all in one program for ease of use,
Comodo plus its own Antivirus, will still run well.
For my use >> I install Avira Antivir Free….
with a custom install and I uncheck the guard.
And what about McAfee and Nortons?
The less said the better.
Virustotal
Flash posted >> Virustotal .
I have often seen this mentioned on Whirlpool.
A very well rated freebie.
http://www.virustotal.com/
" The VirusTotal.com Web site offers a free but invaluable security service.
It will scan any Web download, e-mail attachment or other
(max 20 MB) file you send it with 40-odd different antivirus
scanners to let you know whether it's safe for your computer. "
" This is a list of the companies that participate in VirusTotal with
their antivirus engines. "
http://www.virustotal.com/about.html
Sandboxie
Advocated strongly by some.
" Sandboxie runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents
them from making permanent changes to other programs and data in
your computer. "
http://www.sandboxie.com/
Reviews - videos
http://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?DownloadSandboxie
Free with conditions.
" Sandboxie is shareware software.
The free version is missing a few features which are available in the
paid version.
After 30 days of use, the free version displays reminders to upgrade
to the paid version, but remains functional.
For personal use, you are encouraged, but not required, to upgrade
to the paid version. "
http://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?FAQ_Licensing
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Boot up Antivirus Rescue-CDs:
Although I had mentioned the Shardana Antivirus
Rescue Disk Utility previously,
" Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disk Utility (Sardu) is software that
can produce an ISO or an IMA anti-virus bootable CD,
a comprehensive collections of utilities, the most popular
distributions of Linux Lite, and the best known Windows PE. "
http://www.sarducd.it/index.html
a post from Flash reminded me to add the following
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Flash:
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=56565
Rescue CDs: Tips for fighting malware
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/secur ... ag=nl.e036
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techrepublic blog:
" The following rescue-CD applications always get good reviews and
do well in independent testing. And, they are all capable of updating
their signature database via an Internet connection: "
AVG Rescue CD
Base: Linux (77 MB)
Configured to create either a bootable CD or USB drive
Signature Update: Online update or downloaded signature file
Avira AntiVir Rescue System
Base: Linux (47 MB)
Signature Update: Downloaded signature file
BitDefender Rescue CD
Base: Linux (228 MB)
Signature Update: Online update or downloaded signature file
Dr.Web LiveCD
Base: Linux (65 MB)
Signature Update: Online update
F-Secure Rescue CD
Base: Linux (155 MB)
Signature Update: Online update or downloaded signature file.
http://www.f-secure.com/linux-weblog/20 ... -released/
http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/securit ... rescue-cd/
Downloads as a zip file.
http://www.f-secure.com/linux-weblog/fi ... .23804.zip
Kaspersky Rescue CD
Base: Linux (103 MB)
Signature Update: Online update
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/ ... Disk.shtml
Norton Recovery Tool
Base: Windows Vista PE (241 MB)
Signature Update: Online update
http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/ ... 11125713EN
Plus the Shardana site lists extra boot cds.
Panda Security
http://www.pandasecurity.com/resources/tools/SafeCD.iso
http://research.pandasecurity.com/panda-safecd-4-4-3-0/
PC Tools' Alternate Operating System Scanner
http://www.pctools.com/aoss/details/
G Data BootCD
https://www.gdatasoftware.com/support/m ... nload.html
VirusBlokAda VBA Rescue
The site is down...but the download is here.
ftp://anti-virus.by/pub/vbarescue.iso
Some i rate better than others.
I like Avira...
Just change the country flag - 4 English -
after booting has finished
Pc Tools >> AOSS
is not too bad either...pretty sure that it has Firefox.
And a file manager?????
Malwarebytes Anti Malware and Superantispyware
still give the best result for rogue antispyware though.
Superantispyware works off Hirens boot cd.
Malwarebytes Anti Malware is on the Hirens Windows tools.
It installs off the cd differently after booting into Windows, to
beat the trojans ability to detect it and stop the Antivirus
process running.
If someone could produce a script to get Shardana to add Hirens,
Falcon mini, Falcon Four and also modify Puppyso that you could
run Lucid Puppy ( which runs by default in the current version )
but also run Puppy 4.3.1 >> which was the default in the last
Shardana version )
Shardana would be an even greater product.
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Other forums and help.
elitekiller – Johns Malware Guide
http://www.elitekiller.com/malware.htm
Black Vipers Page
Black Viper's Top 9 tweaks for a faster (and less annoying) Vista PC
Probably fairly the same for Windows 7
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/supertweaks.htm
Whirlpool Virus & Malware Removal Instructions
http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=malware_removal
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Other software:
Teamviewer
Great program.
You can run Teamviewer in Hirens...tested that today.
Select >>> Run ..... Not >>>>Install.
http://www.teamviewer.com/download/index.aspx
http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx
Even make a linux version…
we have it in Puppy as an addition = Pet.
teamviewer_wine- thanks tronkel rebuilt teamviewer.pet.
New name is teamviewer_wine.pet.
http://www.datafilehost.com/download-e3aa28b8.html
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 8&start=15
A Better File Manager....
xplorer²
http://zabkat.com/x2lite.htm
Driver Magician Lite Free
http://www.drivermagician.com/Lite.htm
http://www.drivermagician.com/DML.exe
Network Magic
Old version…still good. Good 4 Vista.
Still let’s you use the simple features after 7 days.
http://www.datafilehost.com/download-61f249a2.html
Paid version.. yeah! Wonder what I would use.
http://www.purenetworks.com/download
Replace Vista with XP
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1108783
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Disable Windows Defender Service in Vista
" Get rid of Windows Defender app. from your system
running Windows Vista "
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/microso ... -or-vista/
1: Click Start Button and Type Services. Click Services once it appears:
2 : Scroll Down and Right Click on Windows Defender and then
Click Properties
3: Click Down Arrow under Startup type: and Click Disabled.
Click OK a few times to apply changes.
Done.
Previous fix.
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/microso ... m-startup/
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How to install XP SP2 from USB:
I noticed this in Whirlpool Forums.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1515226
This suggestion from there looks interesting.
Good for netbooks with no dvd-cd hardware.
WinToFlash
http://wintoflash.com/home/en/
http://wintoflash.com/overview/en/
" WinToFlash is a software to transfer your Windows XP,
Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 2008, Windows 7 setup
from CD or DVD to USB in some mouse clicks.
You can install your Windows from flash drive, USB pen, HDD,
etc to your computer or netbook. "
Tried installing XP from USB >> good result >> fairly painless.
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Lost your win7 cd and want to reformat.
Is it possible to download from somewhere but use my CD key?
I saw this on a Whirlpool post.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... ?t=1522487
Downloads here:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/11/1 ... e-premium/
" Microsoft has been providing Windows 7 ISO
(disc image of Windows 7 DVD) to its customers with a
time-limited ever-changing dynamic download links.
And various online stores such as Amazon and Digital river have
started to provide much sought after Windows 7 ISO downloads for
their customers. The direct download links provided by various
online stores are static, so it becomes the only publicly available
official direct download links and sources for Windows 7 ISO which
can be used to download by everybody. "
Updated links.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2010/04/2 ... oad-links/
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Vista and Windows 7 Recovery discs
Torrent links >> neosmart.
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-v ... -download/
" NeoSmart Technologies is hosting a copy of the
Windows Vista Recovery Disc for your convenience.
It is a 120 MiB download "
" NeoSmart Technologies is hosting a copy of the Windows 7
Recovery Disc for your convenience.
It's a 143 MiB download (165 MiB for the 64-bit version)
http://neosmart.net/blog/2009/windows-7 ... air-discs/
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Installing Puppy to USB.
As this topic comes up numerous times I posted this here.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=59633
Some Windows users do not have a DVD/cd writer in their netbooks ...
or their writer is failing and won't boot.
So Puppy on a USB can be a lifesaver.
Their are how to run Puppy to USB videos in that link.
Other posts in the above may also get you going.
When I come across suitable methods I will add them here.
Why it just pays to run GParted
in Puppy Linux and reformat your USB.
As usual backup your data before doing the above.
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Believe it or not many USBs come out with weird Fat32 formatting.
I don't know what the agenda is but some products
show up in GParted in Puppy Linux with a strange looking triangle.
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An example was an 8 gig Medion usb.
I installed Puppy to it and I the ran >> Gparted
to right click on it to >> Manage Flags.
But the USB had a strange question mark on it....
even though it was formatted in Fat32.
I have seen this behavior on some other USB brands as well.
I was trying to get the Medion usb to boot Puppy 4.3.1
Gparted refused to let me tick >> Boot ...and ....LBA.....
which are essential.
I had to reformat it in NTFS because GParted refused
to allow Fat 32 formatting on it.
After the above I closed GParted and then reformatted the USB
back to Fat32 and enabled ...Boot and LBA.
Then Puppy 4.3.1 booted after re-installing to USB.
Camera Card issues.
I bought a 2 gig camera card...for an ALDI car radio.
Featured USB or SD card option to play music.
I tried to install 2 gigs of music to it.
It would not allow more than 1.7 gigs.
I tried it in Puppy...checked that it was >> Fat32.
Yes...but there again was that strange question mark.
I downloaded a Panasonic Card formatter 4 Windows.
Reformatted it...but the same problem.
Booted Puppy...ran GParted..formatted to >> Fat 32
checked LBA and boot....copied the full 2 gigs and >> drumroll...
the card now works in the radio.
Some old laptops have power issues >>not enough power to USB ports.
Compaqs were well known for this.
Older Dell laptops and desktops have issues.
I like Gigabyte motherboards.
But last years G31M-ES2L won't boot some USBs from the front ports.
It won't recognise a 1 terrabyte drive either in Puppy.
Back port works fine.
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If there is nothing on your drive
and you have a Windows machine available......
download the USB zip here.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... h&id=15098
from this post.
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=38704
Small >> fast >> no install.
Format your USB with it >> Fat32.
Now try to see if it boots >>> into DOS.
If it does it's not a bios issue.
If it boots then you are not installing Puppy correctly.
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Now try installing Puppy.
Run GParted after universal install to see that
LBA and Boot??? are checked.
Some USBs are rubbish and you have to try different install options.
You have tried different USB ports???
This is critical sometimes.
Get another cheap USB to try.
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Boot on another computer.
Check the bios. >> F12 boots some.
Other Bios may need you to nominate the hard drive to boot from.
Usually under Advanced Options...Hard drive Boot Order.
Others want you to nominate USB or USB hard drive.
If not you need to change the Bios.
Try another port >> a rear port.
but Boot and LBA are critical....
none of that but all of the other posted options = failure.
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Whirlpool posts.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1160248
Install to USB Videos
http://forums.whirlpool.nt.au/forum-rep ... 900931&p=4
How to make USB flash stick bootable using Puppy Linux
Your drive will probably show as SBC 1
Do Nothing leave current MBR Alone
Otherwise follow all the defaults >> Enter
Do not save on reboot.
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Tinycore linux page 4 USB:
http://boo.booboodo.com:57239/booboodo/ ... erver.html
This has links for UNetbootin
http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/
magicISO trial, wakepup2, rawwrite etc.
A handy read because they used our problem solvers.
" As it turns out the Tinycore linux floppy boot process is now similar
to Puppy linux which uses the wakepup2 floppy boot image.
It contains quite a large number of drivers that cover a broad array
of hardware. "
Plop Boot Manager:
http://www.plop.at/en/bootmanager.html
Plop USB info:
Only USB mass storage devices are supported.
The USB support allows to boot from usb harddisk, usb sticks and
usb card readers.
Plop Boot Manager with USB Mass Storage support.
http://www.plop.at/en/bootmanager.html
USB Image Tool
http://www.alexpage.de/usb-image-tool/
" Features
* create image files of USB flash drives
* restore images of USB flash drives
* compressed image file format
* show USB device information
* manage favorite USB images
* command line utility "
http://www.alexpage.de/usb-image-tool/download/
Hirens Boot cd >> USB Booting with Grub4Dos
http://www.hirensbootcd.net/usb-booting.html
Just tried it >> booting >> Mini Windows erc >> all work.
Turns it into a HDD it seems. Thanks Mr Hiren.
Even booting from a front port that refused to do so on this
USB .... or any other USB before.
Although new..
this 4 gig USB is very slow to boot to the programs...
Slow read/ write???
So others may boot with similar USBs and wonder what's going on.
They will work fast with no problems after booting....be patient.
If nothing else worked >> Hirens should.
Can't say this enough...Format USBs with care.
Copy any data to a backup before hitting Enter.
Do check that you are not formatting your drive.
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Camera card - SD booting.
Need the command to get your SD card booting Puppy.
puppy pmedia=usbflash
" Download the Puppy Linux ISO.
Open the ISO using a program that can read iso images such as
Izarc or winrar...
( 7zip is good. In fact the best.)
http://www.7-zip.org/
Extract the files from the ISO (or CD) to a folder on your harddrive,
then to the root of your USB stick.
(There will be a single 'boot.images' directory amoung the other files.)
4.Rename isolinux.cfg to syslinux.cfg (not case sensitive)
5.open syslinux.cfg and
change “PMEDIA=idecd
timeout 50
“ to “PMEDIA=usbflash???
http://208.109.22.214/puppy/viewtopic.p ... e498517d05
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HOWTO run MSOffice 2003 in Puppy Linux
steve_s has an interesting post here.
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=59241
On page 3 of the post Steve has included
Pets >> Puppy installers for more simplicity.
I might even give this a whirl in Lucid soon.
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Office Not Genuine Notifications Workarounds
Turn off Windows updates
Disable and Remove OGA >> Office Not Genuine Notifications
(Uninstall KB949810)
My Digital Life:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/08/2 ... -kb949810/
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Files on datafilehost remain there for 30 days only.
If they are downloaded continually they remain there.
If anyone needs files reuploaded I will try to do so.
I test all links when I post for accuracy >> but dumb happens.
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Chris.