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SasserRemovalTool.exe
Microsoft teams have confirmed that the Sasser worm (W32.Sasser.A and its variants) is currently circulating on the Internet. To protect your computer against Sasser and its variants, do the following:
Step 1: Enable a Firewall
Step 2: Install the Required Update. To help protect your computer against the Sasser worm and its variants, you must first download and install Windows security updates. Use your "Windows Update" feature.
Step 3: Automatically Check For and Remove Sasser. You can use this tool to search your hard disk for and try to remove Sasser.A, Sasser.B, Sasser.C, Sasser.D, Sasser.E, and Sasser.F. To do so, click SasserRemovalTool.exe.

Important To use this tool, you must be running Windows XP or Windows 2000, and you must have already installed the update released with Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011.

FixKlez.com
(143 Kb)
W32.Klez.gen@mm is a mass-mailing worm that will send itself to all email addresses in the Microsoft Outlook Address Book. The worm may include a virus that will destroy all files on the 13th of March and September. Computers that are infected with W32.Klez.gen@mm have most likely been exposed to either W32.Klez.E@mm or W32.Klez.H@mm. If your computer is detected as infected with W32.Klez.gen@mm, download and run the tool. In most case, the tool will be able to remove the infection.

PopUpStopper26.exe
(427 Kb)
Surf with style with this free browser pop-up stopping utility for Internet Explorer and Netscape. This program is completely free, and does not require registration to use or download.

MS Office Updates
This Microsoft site will check your computer to see what upgrades and security updates your Office 2000 (Word, Excell, Outlook, etc.) programs need. You can choose which ones you want/need.

favorg12.zip
This neat application scans your IE Favorites and then goes out to the Internet and assigns the site icon to each favorite if the site has one.

Symantec OnLine Virus Scan
Not sure if your virus definitions are up-to-date? Has a virus or worm disabled your anti-virus software? No problem - run this Internet-based virus scan and if you've got a virus it will suggest a removal tool.

Cookie Pal 1.7c
(455 Kb)
Keep your Internet browsing habits private with Cookie Pal. Accept Cookies only when it's necessary, such as shopping carts or logins.

listmodem_app.zip
Great utility that scans your computer and tells you which make/model modem is installed in your computer. No need to open the case.

hddhealth.exe
Most modern hard drives have SMART technology that can be enabled in the CMOS setup. If so, then this software sits in the System Tray and constantly monitors many drive performance parameters and will warnn you if your hard drive has any problems. Run this app and you won't be caught with a computer that won't boot or loose all your data.

SygatePersonalFirewall.exe
One of the best FREE software firewalls available. Easy installation and then once you've told the firewall software which applications are supposed to have outbound or inbound access (like your browser or anti-virus updates, or e-mail) it will keep your computer safe from inbound attacks and unauthorized outbound deliveries (from worms and spyware).

Turn on Windows XP ClearType
With Windows XP, ClearType delivers improved font display resolution over traditional anti-aliasing. It improves readability on color LCD monitors with a digital interface, such as those in laptops and high-quality flat desktop displays. Readability on CRT screens can also be somewhat improved.

SasserRemovalTool.exe	Microsoft teams have confirmed that the Sasser worm (W32.Sasser.A and its variants) is currently circulating on the Internet. To protect your computer against Sasser and its variants, do the following: Step 1: Enable a Firewall Step 2: Install the Required Update. To help protect your computer against the Sasser worm and its variants, you must first download and install Windows security updates. Use your "Windows Update" feature. Step 3: Automatically Check For and Remove Sasser. You can use this tool to search your hard disk for and try to remove Sasser.A, Sasser.B, Sasser.C, Sasser.D, Sasser.E, and Sasser.F. To do so, click SasserRemovalTool.exe. Important To use this tool, you must be running Windows XP or Windows 2000, and you must have already installed the update released with Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011.
FixKlez.com (143 Kb)	W32.Klez.gen@mm is a mass-mailing worm that will send itself to all email addresses in the Microsoft Outlook Address Book. The worm may include a virus that will destroy all files on the 13th of March and September. Computers that are infected with W32.Klez.gen@mm have most likely been exposed to either W32.Klez.E@mm or W32.Klez.H@mm. If your computer is detected as infected with W32.Klez.gen@mm, download and run the tool. In most case, the tool will be able to remove the infection.
PopUpStopper26.exe (427 Kb)	Surf with style with this free browser pop-up stopping utility for Internet Explorer and Netscape. This program is completely free, and does not require registration to use or download.
MS Office Updates	This Microsoft site will check your computer to see what upgrades and security updates your Office 2000 (Word, Excell, Outlook, etc.) programs need. You can choose which ones you want/need.
favorg12.zip	This neat application scans your IE Favorites and then goes out to the Internet and assigns the site icon to each favorite if the site has one.
Symantec OnLine Virus Scan	Not sure if your virus definitions are up-to-date? Has a virus or worm disabled your anti-virus software? No problem - run this Internet-based virus scan and if you've got a virus it will suggest a removal tool.
Cookie Pal 1.7c (455 Kb)	Keep your Internet browsing habits private with Cookie Pal. Accept Cookies only when it's necessary, such as shopping carts or logins.
listmodem_app.zip	Great utility that scans your computer and tells you which make/model modem is installed in your computer. No need to open the case.
hddhealth.exe	Most modern hard drives have SMART technology that can be enabled in the CMOS setup. If so, then this software sits in the System Tray and constantly monitors many drive performance parameters and will warnn you if your hard drive has any problems. Run this app and you won't be caught with a computer that won't boot or loose all your data.
SygatePersonalFirewall.exe	One of the best FREE software firewalls available. Easy installation and then once you've told the firewall software which applications are supposed to have outbound or inbound access (like your browser or anti-virus updates, or e-mail) it will keep your computer safe from inbound attacks and unauthorized outbound deliveries (from worms and spyware).
Turn on Windows XP ClearType	With Windows XP, ClearType delivers improved font display resolution over traditional anti-aliasing. It improves readability on color LCD monitors with a digital interface, such as those in laptops and high-quality flat desktop displays. Readability on CRT screens can also be somewhat improved.