Podnutz Daily #147 - Full Scan > Quick Scan

Listen Here: pnd147.mp3


MalwareBytes Quick Scan vs Full Scan
- Always do a full scan for a customer
- Running a registry cleaner first for a faster Full Scan


Trend Micro PC Security 14
- Blocks internet access via Halt Internet Traffic Setting


iTunes was not recognizing iPhone
- Computer saw it as a video source device
- Reinstall iTunes after a thorough removal


Dell Computer (Vostro) with Internet Connectivity Issues
- Troubleshooting an on board ethernet port
- How to test for hardware vs software failure
- Chatroom tips


Motherboard replacement disables System Recovery Disks
- Replacing the motherboard changes the manufacturer
- Customer is getting an error


Ask.com loaded as a default search engine and Fire Fox Toolbar
- Problems finding the setting to set it back to Google
- Tweeking FireFox via about:config


Via the new Asus ePC (the new skype machine)
Voice Mail from Door To Door Geek:
- Advice on deleting multiple entries in the registry
- Try the free Auto HotKey
- Keep your software updated for security reasons
- Secunia is a vulnerability scanner that manages your software updates
- Uninstall Java before updating it


Voice Mail from William:
- Vista Testing mode is for 64 bit drivers


Email from Mike:
- Show #146 mentioned infected thumb drives
- All of my clean up utilities are on my SD card
- I use a usb to sd card reader and set the card to Read Only
- Secunia online scanner mentioned again



Email from Ray:
- recommends Revo Uninstaller
- Glary Utilities vs CCLeaner


Email from Roger:
- Fans running in Stand By Mode
- Set bios to S3 STR (suspend to RAM)


Email from Brad:
- Laptop with power jack issues
- Power Jack physically looks fine
- HP DV4000 and DV5000 notorious issues
- Tips on repairing these power jacks


Email from Joel:
- Troubleshooting a broken power button on an eMachine


Email from Andrew:
- Advice on buying a new desktop


Email from Russ:
- How to easily find bad links on your site
- Xenu's Link Sleuth crawls your site for bad links.