Waldon Computing

I’ve had two cases in as many days with this issue; both Windows XP. Scanning the interwebs found more instances for this – It may relate to Internet Explorer 8 update/install etc.
It is relatively quick to fix – if you have the correct tools (LINUX boot disk, Min XP etc).
Also
“The iertutil.dll is not one of the 3498 files that are protected under Windows File Protection so it will not be replaced automatically if it comes up missing. This means that sfc /scannow will not help you.
It is also not on your XP installation CD for you to copy or expand.
You will have the same problem trying to boot into any kind of Safe Mode.
You will not be able to run any programs successfully on the computer.”

So if you are after a quick and hassle free fix – Contact us!

I have noticed recently that there has been a lot of attempts to hack into my internet connection from looking at  the logs from my router.

Doing a search on these IP addresses all are in China and have multiple complaints.

It’s a timely reminder to make sure your router/internet security is setup properly – INCLUDING changing the default password!

As always – don’t hesitate to contact us if you require help or are uncertain regarding Internet Security.

The warm fuzzy feeling of “Cloud Services” took a hit the other day when the US government took down “Megaupload” web site arresting people in NZ.  Now it looks like innocent users are going to be caught up in this as all data uploaded may be deleted! 

An update here.

I have been a bit hesitant to recommend Cloud services to clients “Out in the bush” due to several reasons (Poor internet connections,  Server outages [even Microsoft is susceptible]) and quite frankly I wouldn’t envy any businesses that are caught up in piracy issues like Meagaupload!

Food for thought.

I received an email with subject XXXXX XXXXX sent you a message via LinkedIn with the email address “member@linkedin.com”

It had a link to open the message that looked like it would direct you to the linkedIn website – HOWEVER the actual link would of sent me to a website unifiedmed.com

Google search results show the same website has attempted to spam with previous attempts.

Trash the email ASAP – If you have opened the link – run a virus/malware scan ASAP

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for further information!

Probably out of the ordinary – however food for thought

Maintaining Ownership of Your Company’s Twitter Followers

Im starting to see the affects of the Thailand floods that are having on HD prices and availability, and it is having an impact on computer system prices.

I have a few desktops in stock that have 1TB HD’s- which I will keep at Octobers pricing.

I ordered server grade HD’s back in October (Listed in Stock) – the ETA of these has now blown out to mid January!

I wish all my clients & everyone else a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Don’t hesitate to contact me throughout the holidays – I will be around!

Keep an eye out in the new year here for a new avenue to our business – exciting times!

As reported HERE  Updating some apps on Android systems may lead to malware.

Codename DroidKungFu – more details on F-secure’s website.

Want to know the status of Skype/Twitter/Facebook etc website?

Downrightnow monitors the status of your favorite web services, combining user reports and official announcements to tell you when there’s service trouble.

I’ve been getting emails from suppliers advertising this free publisher offer – however none of the links would work!

Well here it is (courtesy of a good friend!)

http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/Pages/Australia/publisher_offer_details.aspx

If you have already bought Home & Business you will need your license key – Don’t worry if you can’t find your key – a quick phone call to us and we will assist you in finding it!

Your purchase of H&B needs to fall in a certain time frame, it’s later than 07/07/2011 as I found out!   and it will tell you after you put in your key.