The Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility installs Windows INF files to the target system The INF files inform the operating system how to properly configure the chipset for specific functionality such as AGP USB Core PCI and ISAPNP services This software can be installed in three modes Interactive Silent and Unattended Preload Interactive Mode requires user input during installation Silent Mode and Unattended Preload do not This software also offers a set of command line flags which provide additional installation choices The command line flags are not case sensitive INF files outline to the operating system how to configure…

An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user. When using Internet Explorer, code execution is remote and may not require any user intervention.
This vulnerability exists in the ActiveX control used by IE to display Excel spreadsheets. Microsoft mentions that they are aware of active exploits against this vulnerability and at the moment there is no patch, just a a workaround. Workaround refers to a setting or configuration change that does not correct the underlying vulnerability but would help block known attack vectors before you apply the update. Microsoft advisory…

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used for copying files to and from a remote computer system on a network using TCP/IP. Be aware that FTP passwords are passed in clear text if you utilize userids other than anonymous. It is strongly recommends that you disable the FTP service unless absolutely necessary. If FTP service is a business requirement within your department/school, place the FTP Service and files that are to be transmitted on a stand-alone member server. Thereby, limiting access to other services and data on your network. Follow the steps below (depending on your OS) to disable FTP…

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Thumbs.db is a file which is created in a folder with Movies or Pictures so that you can view a piece of their content without actualy opening them (you can’t see thumbnails unless you have the option to view system files turned on). Thumbs.db is there so that you don’t need to reload a thumbnail everytime you browse that folder. Sad fact is, is Thumbs.db takes up about 2kb per file and if you edit a lot of stuff its annoying to keep seeing them popping up all over your computer. You can remove thumbs.db quite easily by following these…

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The Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility installs Windows INF files to the target system The INF files inform the operating system how to properly configure the chipset for specific functionality such as AGP USB Core PCI and ISAPNP services This software can be installed in three modes Interactive Silent and Unattended Preload Interactive Mode requires user input during installation Silent Mode and Unattended Preload do not This software also offers a set of command line flags which provide additional installation choices The command line flags are not case sensitive INF files outline to the operating system how to configure…