MS Remover.

In the recent 2 weeks I found a big surge in virus attack by rouge ware.

What happens is when browsing Internet a message popup stating that

MS REMOVAL TOOL  (it may bare many other names)is classified as a Rogue Anti-Spyware infection. And there is no difference which Anti-virus program  you use, you may run into this one. One of my clients was attacked twice within a week, in both cases i was able to recover, second time it took me much longer, but we recovered.

 MS REMOVAL TOOL uses highly aggressive marketing tactics such as system tray security alerts, pop-ups and bogus system scans containing false results. All of these tactics are designed to entice the user to purchase the full version of the MS REMOVAL TOOL.

MS Removal Tool is a computer infection from the same family as System Tool. This infection is also categorized as a rogue anti-spyware program as it pretends to be an anti-virus program, but is actually a program that displays fake security alerts and scan results in order to make you think your computer is infected. MS Removal Tool is installed through the use of malware that will install the program onto your computer without your knowledge or permission. When installed, the infection files will be created in a random named folder in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\, in XP, or C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\, in Windows Vista and Windows 7. It will then be configured to start automatically when you login to your computer.

Once running it will "scan your computer" and state that there are numerous infections present, but will not allow you to remove them until you purchase the program. It is important to understand that MS Removal Tool is scripted to display fake scan results regardless of whether or not your computer is infected. Therefore, please do not be concerned if this program states you are infected. MS Removal Tool will also terminate any executables that you attempt to run in order to protect itself from being removed. When you attempt to run any program, it will terminate that program's process and then display a message similar to the following:

Warning!
Application cannot be executed. The file cmd.exe is infected.
Please activate your antivirus software.

Just like the scan results, this message is fake and should be ignored.

While MS Removal Tool is running it will also display fake security alerts and warnings from your Windows taskbar. These alerts are designed to scare you into thinking that your computer is severely infected and that you should purchase the program to protect yourself.

You should know which Anti-virus program you use, and the attacker may look very believable.   

Do You Know the Menu Key? 
I made a new friend today. It was there all along and I never noticed it on the right side of my keyboard to the right of the Spacebar, between Alt and Ctrl. I don't even know it's true name, so I'll call it the "Menu Key". Why? Because when you press it, it opens up a drop-down menu for many (but not all) programs. The menu includes all the information you would see if you right clicked, so I guess you could also call it the "Right-Click" Key.
So, next time you're typing away and need an Edit menu or some other feature that you normally right-click to get, just head down to the Menu Key. Pretty soon it'll be your friend too.

Printing System Information    Ever need a printout of your system info? It could be handy to keep, in case you ever have questions on your system settings - especially if the system is down for one reason or another. Here's how to do it. 
In Vista or Windows 7, type or copy msinfo32 into Start search and click the msinfo32 link in the results. This brings up the System Information dialog box.

This can also be done by typing, or copying msinfo32 into the Run command. That method will work in XP, Vista, or Windows 7. Holding the Windows key and tapping the R key (Win+R) brings up Run.



In the System Information dialog box, you can select what you would like printed. You can also print out individual info on any of the components listed. Just select the system device from which you want to print information.
Click on File>Print and your hardware information is printed.

I always have too many programs open at the same time and I can't remember which icon belongs to which program on my toolbar. Is there an easy way to tell which button is which?    By hovering over an item, a balloon should come up telling you what the program is.

One easy way to switch between programs you have open is to hit Alt+Tab . A small box will pop up with icons for all the currently open programs (even settings windows that don't display on the tool bar - like display properties for instance).

Hold down Alt , then simply hit Tab until the window you're looking for is highlighted. Notice that as you tab, the title bar information is displayed.



Oh, also-hold down the Alt+Shift key while hitting Tab to go backwards through the list.

 (source Wordstart.com)