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InstallGuard: Monitor, Track And Block Software Installation & Removal

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Have you ever powered up your PC, only to find that some unsanctioned software is installed and wondered where it came from? It could probably be your kids, or even spouse. Generally, children aren’t familiar with malicious software that usually gets installed when, say, they are playing an online game, or digging around the internet. Spyware, adware, toolbars, malware – such pieces of code are always looking for a way of entry into your computers. If you have been facing such a nuisance for a while, then what you likely need is InstallGuard. It’s software monitoring and blocking utility that aims to Guard (as the name implies) your PC against unauthorized software installation. It is password protected and when enabled, no one can either install a new or uninstall an existing software from your computer. It can also track and generate system snapshots on predefined intervals, giving you an idea about whether any changes were made to the installed applications. Along with applications, it can also monitor and block various background processes, and lets you grant permission to certain users to install or remove the software programs. Read More

Fix Android Market From Hanging During Downloads & Installation

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Many people using Android devices, especially Froyo based devices, have stated experiencing hangs in the Android Market during app installation or even during downloading the apps. It’s said to be due to a certain folder that can easily get corrupted, thereby posing problems for your downloads and installations. However, there is an easy fix for those who are facing these problems and want to rid themselves of it for good. Read on for a complete guide. Read More

Install Android 2.3.1 Gingerbread ROM On Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

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Gingerbread keeps extending the lives of not only the older Android devices but, devices like Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 that came with Windows Mobile. And you thought when Android was ported to the Xperia X1 you had reason to rejoice? Well now Xperia X1 owners have reason to go a little crazy. Gingerbread is now available for you to install on your device! The ROM, named F1 Gingerbread 2.3.1 V2 was made possible by XDA-Developers forum member faryaab who claims it to be stable enough for everyday use. For more on this ROM and how to install it on your device, read on! Read More

How To Install Windows Home Server 2011

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Installing Windows Home Server 2011 can be a bit tricky due to its distinct nature as compared to other Microsoft based operating systems. For instance, it does not install unless you have at least 160GB of hard disk space available. Make sure you check out the system specifications before installing Windows Server 2011 on a computer. In this post we will walk you through the steps involved in installing Windows Server 2011. Read More

System Nucleus Is Windows Maintenance, Diagnostic, And Backup Tool

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System Nucleus is a robust  application which caters 10 most useful Windows tools. The idea behind the built is to provide users with various Windows build-in tools under one window for performing multiple routine tasks. Prominent features include; Backup & Recovery, Process & Program management, Start-up & Services settings, and System audit. Read More

Check For Latest Software Updates With AppSnap

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As usage progresses, it is quite likely that your system will get loaded with various useful applications. We all know how developers like to roll out newer versions of their applications, with latest bug fixes, newer and better features, enhancements, and so on. With a bunch of applications, keeping track of updates can be a tedious task, especially considering the fact that not all applications would cater the option to ‘check for updates’ in the first place. Read More

Keep Your Software Setup Packages Updated Automatically

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Recently I came across a small handy tool called Ketarin which automatically downloads the latest version of the software setup packages for you. Suppose you have installed VLC Media player on your computer, now you can run Ketarin and track VLC Media Player by adding it to the list, if the new version is available it will automatically download it for you. In short, it does not keep your system up-to-date, it only downloads the latest setup packages, thus keeping your setup packages up-to-date. Read More

How To Change The Default Location For Installing Applications

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Windows uses the System Disk for installing any new applications, That is, if your Windows is installed on the C Drive, the default folder where all the applications you install would automatically show up as C:\Program Files , unless of course you change it manually while installing the application's locations. If you almost always prefer to NOT install on the System Disk, but instead on another partition, say, the D drive, then rather then changing the default location every time, you can change it just once,.

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