Archive for July, 2005

Every program consists of files. Even spyware, a virus or a different parasite - all have their own files. Removing the parasite often means deleting all its files. However, some files cannot be easily erased. For instance, you cannot delete the file while it is used by an active application. Furthermore, some files are simply […]

The registry is one of the most vital components of the Microsoft Windows operating system. In simple phrase, it is a complex database containing virtually all system, software, hardware and user settings. Almost every piece of software keeps its data in the registry. It is so important, that Windows would not even start without it.
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Netscape 8 is a new Amercia Online product that qualitatively differs from earlier browser versions, although it still has many in common with previous releases and also is based on Mozilla Foundation’s code, this time - code of the best all-around alternative to Microsoft Internet Explorer - Firefox. However, the most interesting fact is that […]

Opera is a multifunction, multi-platform web browser with rich set of functions. It was the first to introduce tabbed browsing, mouse gestures and other noteworthy and unique features. Opera runs on 8 different operating systems and even on smartphones. The most recent release offers integrated e-mail client, RSS feed reader, voice control, JavaScript and Flash […]

Browser hijackers are malicious programs that alter web browser settings without asking for user permission. These parasites change default home and search pages to certain web sites, modify essential browser settings decreasing security and privacy levels. Some of them disable several browser functions, add unwanted bookmarks, display commercial advertisements, etc. From the first sight hijackers […]

Firefox probably is the most successful newcomer to the web browsers niche. Started as an open source project in September, 2002 it shortly gained enormous popularity between all kinds of Internet users: 65 millions of downloads is an incredible number! Many IT professionals describe this browser as the best all-around alternative to Microsoft Internet Explorer. […]