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Repeated windows update KB967715 offers every time the computer reboots. ( “disable Autorun registry key” ) - KB 967715

March 20th, 2009 Rishi 23 comments

What is this update (KB967715) is for?

As we know USB flash drives can spreads Virus if it has got infected , it spreads by executing the autorun.inf file that virus creates on the flash drive, the autorun.inf is driver files that has inbuilt commands to execute a xyz.exe virus on the same drive flash ( since somebody has to execute it ) which replicates on to the root folder of the drive; for all the drives available on the computer , and slow down the pc as it might be sending your personal info to the company who created the virus , this updates disables the feature of autorun feature in windows and changes user experience for the drives for which Autorun is disabled. The double-click and right-click shortcut menu functionality might be different because the Autorun.inf file is no longer read.

So the update KB967715 is an important update and it is necessary to be installed on the computer to prevent Virus when using Flash drive or Thumb drive

Suggestions

Follow the steps below for the successful installation of the update KB967715

1. Download the update manually (Find the download links below)

2. Save it to the desktop

3. Boot the computer to the safemode (Keep tapping F8 when you turn on the computer)

4. Install the update by double click on the file that we saved in desktop

5. Restart the computer to complete the installation

Download links for the windows update KB967715

For Windows XP

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c7dbcde3-7814-47c5-849e-e64ecfb35d74

For Windows XP (X86)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ca802f38-0566-4ac4-8808-6515623c35c5

For Windows 2003 Server (X86)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=32b845ac-7681-468c-812b-2dcebdae9b40

For Windows 2003 Server (X64)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7b866fb7-9bb7-4fce-b395-d0a4ee38a115

For Windows 2000

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3c6039f1-d84d-4294-8457-35aa8b4dcab8

Rishi
MS Shell User &
Media technologist

Error: EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL at 015f:bff9d709 (Kernel32 dll)

March 19th, 2009 bala No comments

Getting above error (Kernel32 dll) when tried to view the contents of the folder in the thumbnail view.

Reason for the Cause:

Error “EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL at 015f:bff9d709” occurs if thumbs.db file is corrupted for the folder.

Suggestions :

Delete the Thumbs.db file from the folder that you get error

By default thumbs.db file cannot be seen on the folder. To see it follow the steps given below

1. Click Tools at the top from the folder -> Folder Options

2. Click View Tab -> Select Show hidden files and folders

3. Click Ok

4. Delete the Thumbs.db file and reboot the computer

Try now after rebooting the computer. You should be able to view contents in thumbnail view

Google street view

March 19th, 2009 dinesh.k No comments

GOOGLE STREET VIEW how does it sound in your mind when you hear, Most of us will get the answer —view of a street,picture of a street,photo of a street.Yes Google now shows streets in picture view.

This view will be useful

  • For visualizing a new place ,before driving to it.
  • For visualizing the route for our destination place.
  • For analysing the parking space,lots availability in a new place
  • For identifying a meeting point
  • For visualizing the locality before buying any property
  • For business purposes and for many other reasons.

How to use the Google Street View

  • Login to the google maps
  • Locate your destination as we do in google maps
  • on the left top of the Map select the man symbol or a man icon this is it for google street view
  • drag it to the position where you want wait for seconds for the thumbnail of the picture to pop up and drop the man symbol in the location ..there you go can view the street

Note :The images may not be latest

Google street view is available for most of the major cities of US,UK,ITALY,AUSTRALIA,NEWZEALAND,FRANCE and Netherland

How to remove RedX on Network Icon in the System tray?

March 16th, 2009 Rishi No comments

Reason for the cause:


WMI classes failed to initialize, due to incorrect Permission settings OR Windows WMI Control services is not functioning properly.

Suggestions:

Method 1:

1. Right Click on Computer -> Manage

2. Under the System Tools section, double click on Local Users and Groups

3. Click Groups -> Right Click on Administrators -> Add to group -> Add -> Advanced -> Find now -> Double Click on Local Service -> Click Ok

4. Close all the windows, reboot the computer and check the status

Method 2:

1. Click Start -> Type CMD -> Right click on CMD -> Run as administrator

2. Type net localgroup Administrators /add Local Service and press Enter

3. Click OK when it says The Command Completed Successfully

4. Reboot the computer and check the status

Rishi
MS Shell User &
Media technologist