Las Vegas PC Virus Removal Advice 

Virus protection, internet security software, personal computer updates, hacker protection and anti-virus downloads.

By Prayad Dumas

We all know the dangers of theft and the need for security. In Las Vegas, computer security is important. Going on the internet is similar to going to the public library - dangerous. You want to keep your wallet , handheld, wireless or palm devices, in your front pocket. Hiding your hardware will protect you in the real world, but in cyber space you need hacker / anti-virus protection. Will this in itself keep you from being a victim of crime - real crime or cyber crime?

Well of course not - but you can take precautions on your Web security service and Internet Security. The same goes with your internet and computer security. Bring with you security software, Internet Security and online protection for your Computer. Take precautions from a hacker stealing your personal information, or destroying your computers so you won't have to fix, repair, clean and heal your system.

What steps can you take RIGHT NOW?

The minimum you can do right now is to turn on your FIREWALL. A firewall is software that prevents other computers / hackers from accessing your computer. This firewall is included in XP so there is no reason not to turn it on.

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Go to your CONTROL PANEL select SECURITY CENTER The first option is Firewall. Turn that Utilities on now. You can even turn on your free Virus Protection here and automatic updates. But this one step is like locking the doors to your car.

If you do not like the Windows version, then you can google other companies like Mcafee , sometimes spelled Macaffee or McAfee online, where you can get downloads. Also try Norton and Panda Software for hacker protection.

So - are you now safe?

No the firewall does not fully protect you from Viruses, Spy ware or Trojans. Remember - Firewalls prevent another COMPUTER from accessing YOUR COMPUTER. And it is not just your computer anymore - but your Peripherals like your handheld, wireless and palm devices, any technology is at risk .Again, Viruses, Spyware and Trojans are programs, not computers - so you will need a different type of protection. LVIT will set up complete virus protection on networking computers and give your company virus protection, internet security software, personal computer updates, hacker protection and anti-virus downloads ,as this involves servers and more complicated configurations. But a firewall alone, will not protect you from all of those programs.

Instead you need an ANTIVIRUS program to get protection from Viruses, Spyware and Trojans. This is called anti-virus downloads.

To review:

A FIREWALL protects you from other COMPUTERS / hackers accessing your COMPUTER.
ANTIVIRUS download programs protect your from VIRUS programs, SPYWARE programs and TROJAN programs.

To be continued... Select link below for the end of this article: Las Vegas PC Virus Removal Advice. 

Virus protection, internet security software, personal computer updates, hacker protection and anti-virus downloads.
 

Malvertising Making Life unbearable

By Fred Leoanrd

Malvertising (malicious Advertising) is a process of installing unwanted or outright malicious software on your pc.    I first noticed it with Anti-virus 2008, which popped up on your screen and started running a scan of your Computer to see if you have any viruses.  It pops up with a whole list of thing that is infecting your computer and for a fee $50 to $100 it will clean your pc.  What in fact is happens is this program hijacks your computer, and will hold you hostage until you pay the price, figure out to remove the problem or call in the computer repair people.  That is me, I am a full time I.T. guy who spends his day find and fixing this problems.  http://lvit.com

As I battle the increase of new forms of this, (the list now ranges for PC Protector, to System security) they all look very official.  Now the part of this that is becoming the problem is, they are spending a lot of time and energy to make this work without having your real anti-virus software pick it up

Some of the stuff disables your task manager so you can’t even turn it off.    There are some great programs out there to help you clean your pc when infected.  Malwarebytes is one.  But as this Malvertising gets better at what it dose, it disable to the sites like malwarebytes.org from updating the software to remove their program.

Here are some ideas to try if you get infected.  If you can still access your task manager (Alt + Ctrl + Delete) the program is running in the process tab.  One of the most recent one I fixed with Personal Anti-virus, this program was running the process pav.exe.

I was able to end the process then clean the pc.

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Windows 8 Review

Windows 8, where to start.  First off let me date myself.  I started with DOS 3.1 so I have been evolved with computers for a login time.  I have made the change as Microsoft changed and when VISTA came out I put it on one pc and pulled it off two days later.  Windows 7 32 worked with my old programming software so I moved up.  But being in I.T. I knew I would have to help my clients.  The first client I came to was lost, unsure of where to start.  It took a bit but was able to get him going.  Then I went home and Installed the copy of windows 8 pro I have been sitting on and found I was just as lost.  Windows 8 is the biggest change Microsoft has ever made to windows.  In the past the focus has been on the desktop pc and the use of ease was for the pc user.  This new OS is designed for Tablets and smart phones.  So older timers like me are lost.
The Start menu is replaced by the tile-based Start screen – which is designed for touch but does work well with a mouse or even the arrow keys if you don’t mind moving more slowly.   So I went to the internet.  I found the answer to my problem.  Classic Shell Setup, it restores the start button to the menu and adds the features we are used to. 
This one program will help anyone who does not want Microsoft to tell them how to use the computer.  It allows you to go back to the windows 7 interface with a start menu which allows you to see your programs, and control panel, etc.  If you are using a mouse with a PC you need this.  Otherwise you will work at a much slower pace until you master it.
Once the classic menu is installed I was able to test the other features of Windows 8 and I love the way it works with photos and it’s easy to edit with Photo shop.  Windows 8 is good as long as you can get the start bar back in place.
The Task Manager in windows 8 has been improved.  It’s easily access by holding down the [Win] key and pressing [W]  or typing task man from the run command.  Here you can monitor the pc’s performance, kill apps, etc.

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Free WIFI in Las Vegas

Ever find yourself looking for the internet and can't seem to get plugged in.  Below is a list of free WiFi Locations in Las Vegas.  You can go to http://wififreespot.com to find every location in the us.

Las Vegas
 

Aces & 8's Bar & Grill - 310 S. Decatur Blvd - 702-259-6400
Apple Store - and nearby area outside store - Fashion Show Mall - 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S. STE 1760 - (702) 650-9550
Azuza Hookah Lounge & Fine Teas - 6340 W Charleston Blvd, #140 - 702 258 2622
Bleu Gourmet - 8751 W. Charleston Boulevard, Suite 110 - 702-363-2538
Buffalo Wild Wings - 6640 N. Durango - 702-395-2455
Buffalo Wild Wings - 4280 S. Hualapai Way - 702-251-3911
Buffalo Wild Wings - 7345 S. Durango - 702-260-4800
Caf� Mitz - 4550 S. Maryland Pkwy #9
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Coffee house) - 4550 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite A - (702) 944-5029
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - 7291 W. Lake Mead Drive - 702-944-0030
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - 4190 S Rainbow Blvd - (702) 871-2233
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Aladdin hotel- miracle mile shopping area
East Boy Japanese Restaurant - 4755 Maryland Pkwy - 702-798-1777
Elysium Internet Cafe - 7875 W. Sahara Ave. - (702) 307-4931
Euro Asian Motorworks - ask for password - 2585 S. Maryland Parkway Suite D - (702) 399-3876
Evos - West Lake Mead - 877 888 EVOS
FastTrackTelecom.com Hot Zone - 21 W Imperial, between Main and Commerce
Hamburger Mary's - 4503 Paradise Rd - 702 735 4400
Hypnotic Salon & Spa - 9151 W Sahara Ave, #104 - 702-562-4438
It's A Grind Coffee House - 8899 Eastern Ave. - 702.260.0430
It's A Grind Coffee House - 8470 West Desert Inn Rd. - 702.360.4232
It's A Grind Coffee House - 4190 S. Rainbow Blvd - 702.220.7946
Krispy Kreme - 7015 W. Spring Mountain Rd., 9791 S. Eastern Avenue and 301 Fremont St.
Krispy Kreme - inside Excalibur Casino,3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South
KY Cafe - 4755 W Flamingo Rd, Ste J - 702 649 5252
Lahaina Grill - 4570 S. Hualapai - 702-309-9911
Clark County Library System locations
Library District Headquarters - Las Vegas-Clark County Library District - 833 Las Vegas Boulevard, North - (702) 734-READ
Clark County Library - 1401 E Flamingo Rd - (702) 507-3400
Enterprise Library - 25 E Shelbourne Ave - (702) 507-3760
Las Vegas Library - 833 Las Vegas Blvd N - (702) 507-3500
Rainbow Library - 3150 N Buffalo Dr - (702) 507-3710
Sahara West Library - 9600 W Sahara Ave - (702) 507-3630
Spring Valley Library - 4280 S Jones Blvd - (702) 507-3820
Summerlin Library - 1771 Inner Cir - (702) 507-3860
Sunrise Library - 5400 Harris Ave - (702) 507-3900
West Charleston Library - 6301 W Charleston Blvd - (702) 507-3940
West Las Vegas Library - 951 W Lake Mead Blvd - (702) 507-3980
Whitney Library - 5175 E Tropicana Ave - (702) 507-4010
MacTEK Consulting & Training - 3111 S Valley View Blvd, Suite F-104 - 702-396-0697
Main Street Station Hotel, Lobby & Players Gold room - 300 N Main St
Meadows Mall - 4300 Meadows Lane - 702-878-4849
Nextel Central Station - Las Vegas Convention Center Monorail Station - behind their retail store - 3300 Paradise Rd - 702-862-2626
Rejavanate Coffee - 3300 E Flamingo Rd, #23 - 702-253-7721
Saks Fifth Avenue - Fashion Show Mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. - (702) 733-8300
Saxby's Coffee - drive-thru - 8520 S Maryland Pkwy - 702 407 7795
Stake Out - ask for password - 4800 S Maryland Pkwy, #A - 702 798 8383
Sugar & Ice - The Wynn, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S - 702-770-7100
Sunrise Coffee - 3130 E Sunset Rd - 702 433 3304
TA Service Station & Truck Stop - intersection of Blue Diamond Hwy ( Rte 160) and Industrial Drive
Three Angry Wives Pub - 8820 W Charleston Blvd - 702 944 4411
Tropical Smoothie Cafe - 4165 S Grand Canyon Dr, #106 - 702 242 1931 and 10260 W Charleston Blvd - 702 869 0603
Whole Foods - 8855 W Charleston Blvd - 702-254-8655
Doubletree Club Hotel Las Vegas Airport - main floor public areas - 7250 Pollock Drive - 702-948-4000
LaQuinta Inns - 3970 South Paradise - 702 796 9000
Alexis Park Hotel - lobby area - 375 E Harmon - 702 796 3300

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