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Moving the Blog

So...being into technology, I have to continually try out new things.  So, for now, i will be blogging at mikewittmer.tumblr.com.  I like the interface and features a little better than here at google's blogspot.  Come see me on tumbr!

How To Install Windows XP NTBackup on Windows Vista

Great article found here: http://bit.ly/IqTye

Open Screen Project - 10 Leading CEOs discuss Open Screen Project & Flash | Adobe TV

Interesting video on Adobe Flash integration initiative with several smartphone manufacturers: Open Screen Project - 10 Leading CEOs discuss Open Screen Project & Flash Adobe TV

How To Manually Update Norton Antivirus/Internet Security 2010 Definitions

Current virus definitions are critical for security. Your antivirus program uses “definitions” to locate/detect viruses on your PC. So your antivirus program is only as good as the definitions installed. The more current your virus definitions, the more protection you have. This is why most AntiVirus applications have an automated process that updates the definitions in the background.



If you have Norton Antivirus 2010 or Norton Internet Security 2010 installed on your PC, use the steps below to manually download and install the latest and greatest virus definitions. This process will not work if your subscription period has expired or you do not have a one of the above products installed.


Step 1. Open your internet browser and navigate to http://bit.ly/9FGKqa. This will take you to the Symantec official download page.


Step 2. Choose your Norton product from the list and download the associated exe file. For simplicity, I recommend saving this file to your Windows Desktop.



Step 3. Double click the update file to install it. Follow the instructions as prompted, and your antivirus definitions will be updated to the latest and greatest.


This sums up how to install the latest virus definitions. If your system has issues updating definitions automatically, that is an important issue which you should have that checked out by a reputable computer technician.  You may have a corrupted update file or possibly a virus on your system.

Important Microsoft Patches Released

Microsoft released 13 security bulletins this Patch Tuesday (February 9) - five are considered critical, so make sure you download and install these puppies. Microsoft also has issued Security Advisory 980088 that warns of vulnerability in Internet Explorer that can allow the disclosure of information. Microsoft recommends setting the Internet and Local Intranet security zones to "high". Get your patches here: http://bit.ly/14DW1h

How To Update Yada Yada

Here's where I will post a list of resources explaining how to update or apply patches to specific programs or operating systems.  This is a living list and will be updated periodically.  Also, I will be creating more intuitive How-To's for the complete novice.  These will be published in the near future here.

Click on the link for the program you wish to update or patch.

• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Microsoft Windows 7
• Norton Antivirus/Internet Security 2010
• Malwarebyte's Antimalware
• ...more to come