How to remove SCVHOST.exe (W32/YahLover.Worm.gen or Win32/Autorun.R.worm)

6/22/2009 08:53:00 AM Posted In Edit This 0 Comments »

This virus/worm installs itself in autorun.inf and once double click it will spread itself unto your system. Furthermore, it copies itself through all the shared folders on your computers throughout the network and installs itself in the registry entries remotely.

Here are indication that your computer is infected with this virus.

  • This virus/worm blocks the task manager
The worm changes the registry to prevent running task manager and editing registry for harder detection.
  • It automatically restarts the computer when you try to go to the command prompt.
  • It duplicates itself to different locations of the shared folders. The duplicated virus/worm uses a FOLDER icon with an .exe file extension. WARNING! DO NOT double click these folders.
  • It autostart via registry keys Windows->Run and add itself to WinNT->WinLogon->Explorer.exe

How to remove the virus

You can use NOD32 or any strong antovirus programs to remove this virus but if you don’t have a anti-virus or your antivirus can’t remove this virus try following the steps below to remove it manually.

  • Boot your system in Safe Mode Command Prompt Only
  • After you log-in the command prompt will be opened (LOG-IN AS ADMINISTRATOR).
  • Type CD C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 (I assume that your Windows System files are located at Drive C)
  • Type DIR /ah, this will display all hidden files on this directory folder. You will see the following files which is used by the virus to spread itself: AUTORUN.INI, BLASTCLNNN.EXE, and SCVHOST.EXE
  • Type ATTRIB -H -R -S SCVHOST.EXE
  • Type ATTRIB -H -R -S BLASTCLNNN.EXE
  • Type ATTRIB -H -R -S AUTORUN.INI
  • Type DEL SCVHOST.EXE
  • Type DEL BLASTCLNNNN.EXE
  • Type DEL AUTORUN.INI
  • Type CD\
  • Type ATTRIB -H -R -S AUTORUN.INF
  • Type DEL AUTORUN.INF

After following the steps on removing the virus/worm files, the virus should now be removed from the registry of your system.

  • At the command prompt type REGEDIT and press ENTER key. This will run the Registry Editor
  • From the registry, look for the keys: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, you will see an entry Yahoo! Messengger (it’s spelled like this) with a value c:\windows\system32\scvhost.exe, Delete this entry.
  • Look again for the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon, there’s an entry named: SHELL, it has a value = Explorer.exe SCVHOST.EXE , DON’T delete this entry!!! Just edit this entry and REMOVE the SCVHOST.EXE so that Explorer.exe will be the only value that remains from this registry entry.

After carefully following all the steps restart your computer on normal mode and the virus should now be gone.

Siemens Secret Codes

6/22/2009 08:51:00 AM Posted In Edit This 0 Comments »

C25:

SP unlock *#0003*(secret code 8 digits)#

*#0606# shows you Secret Code, but only without SIM Card.

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)

Resets language to automatic selection : * # 0000 # then Green button

Pin Out (electrical connections)

1- GND
2- SB
3- POWER
4- NC
5- TX
6- RX
7- CLOCK
8- DATA
9- GND MIC
10- HF MIC
11- AUDIO
12- GND AUDIO

Languages:

*#0000#+green phone – choose automaticaly
*#0001#+green phone – English
*#0030#+green phone – Greek
*#0031#+green phone – Netherlands
*#0032#+green phone – French
*#0034#+green phone – Spanish
*#0039#+green phone – Italian
*#0049#+green phone – German
*#0090#+green phone – Turkish

How to change PIN:

**04*old PIN*new PIN*new PIN#

How to check simlock status

*#0606# and then press left soft-key, you will see strange characters, then text (”brak blokad”). If you see for example 260-02, it means the phone is locked to Era GSM. In older models you can use *#06# and see the same information after clicking on left key (you will see IMEI and software version).

S4:

Monitor Mode – how to activate:

Press left soft-key, then 9 (SET UP) 8 (Phone Status). You will see IMEI number, then press left soft-key and in order 7684666 and red phone at the end (monitor mode has been activated). To read information from Monitor Mode – press left soft-key, then 5 (GSM SERVICE) and 6 (Monitor). Monitor mode turns off when you switch off the phone. You must activate it again if you want.

How to see date of software:

Press left soft-key, then 9 (SET UP) 8 (Phone status). You will see IMEI number, then press twice left soft-key, 98, left soft-key, 7684666, red phone (activates Monitor Mode), left soft-key, 56 (turns on Monitor Mode), left soft-key, 98, left soft-key, 7684666, hang up (red phone) >abck to “normal” and then left soft-key, 56.

S6, S8:

If you add to phonebook under ‘own phone number’ +12022243121 with namez (for example MMI), then you will see something smile.gif

S10, E10:

In phonebook enter +12022243121 as your own phone no. You will see a picture with sun, two palms and greetings.

S15e:

Monitor Mode:

Code: *#7436267*8378# (*#SIEMENS*TEST#)
Hold red phone button until it code disapears.
Menu 3.3.4 Choose frequency.
Menu 3.3.4.1 Automaticaly.
Menu 3.3.4.2 Choose GSM-900
Menu 3.3.4.3 Choose GSM-1800

Menu 10.1 MS info
Menu 10.2 Soft date
Menu 10.2.1 Software version.
Menu 10.2.2 EEProm version.
Menu 10.3 Tst and product info.
Menu 10.3.1 Handware data.
Menu 10.3.2 Date of manufacture
Menu 10.3.3 Service date
Menu 10.3.4 Date of repair.

S25:

Enhanced Full Rate
*#3370# turns on
#3370# turns off

Haft Rate Mode
*#4720# turns on
#4720# turns off.

Languages:

*#0000#+green phone – choose automaticaly
*#0001#+green phone – English
*#0030#+green phone – Greek
*#0031#+green phone – Netherlands
*#0032#+green phone – French
*#0034#+green phone – Spanish
*#0039#+green phone – Italian
*#0049#+green phone – German
*#0090#+green phone – Turkish

How to change PIN2?

**04*old PIN2*new PIN2*new PIN2#

What is my software version?

Menu 8-8-2 press left-softkey when you see IMEI number, or *#06# and then green phone button and then press left soft-key.

How to extend battery life:

IrDA – turn on only when you need.
Turn off automatic network search (6-3)Turn off Vibration alarm.

SP unlock *#0003*(secret code 8 digits)#

*#0606# shows you Secret Code, but only without SIM Card.

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)

Resets language to automatic selection : * # 0000 # then Green button

S25, M35, S35, C35

SP unlock *#0003*(secret code 8 digits)#

*#0606# shows you Secret Code, but only without SIM Card.

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)

Resets language to automatic selection : * # 0000 # then Green button

Motorola Secret Codes

6/22/2009 08:48:00 AM Posted In Edit This 0 Comments »

Motorola 920
—————

Press menu and type one of these numbers and press OK:

11 = Status Review
13 = Available Networks
14 = Preferred Networks
22 = Select Keypad Tones
25 = Require SIM Card PIN
26 = Language Selection
32 = Repetitive Timer
33 = Single Alert Timer
34 = Set IN-Call Display
35 = Show Call Timers
36 = Show Call Charges
37 = Call Charge Settings
38 = Reset All Timers
43 = Reset All Timers
45 = Show Last Call
46 = Total For All Calls
47 = Lifetime Timer
51 = Change Unlock Code
52 = Master Reset
53 = Master Clear (Warning!! May result in deleting the Message Editor!!!)
54 = New Security Code
55 = Automatic Lock
63 = Battery Saving Mode

Free call tip

1 Enter the phone number
2 Enter OK
3 Type *#06#
4 Press Button C
5 And finally press the button for power off.

You should now be able to talk without being billed.

The 54# Tip:

Type 1#, 2#……..54# on the keypad (when you’re not in the menu) to get the phone number used for with this key when speed dialing.

Motorola 930
————–

Press menu and type one of these numbers and press OK:

11 = Status Review
13 = Available Networks
14 = Preferred Networks
22 = Select Keypad Tones
25 = Require SIM Card PIN
26 = Language Selection
32 = Repetitive Timer
33 = Single Alert Timer
34 = Set IN-Call Display
35 = Show Call Timers
36 = Show Call Charges
37 = Call Charge Settings
38 = Reset All Timers
43 = Reset All Timers
45 = Show Last Call
46 = Total For All Calls
47 = Lifetime Timer
51 = Change Unlock Code
52 = Master Reset
53 = Master Clear (Warning!! May result in deleting the Message Editor!!!)
54 = New Security Code
55 = Automatic Lock
63 = Battery Saving Mode

Free call tip

1 Enter the phone number
2 Enter OK
3 Type *#06#
4 Press Button C
5 And finally press the button for power off.

You should now be able to talk without being billed.

Motorola 930

The 54# Tip:

Type 1#, 2#……..54# on the keypad (when you’re not in the menu) to get the phone number used for with this key when speed dialing.

Motorola 6200
————–

(Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears)
To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3
[pause] 1 [pause] [ok]
You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the ‘Eng
Field Options’ function with the keys, and enable it.

De-activate RBS

To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3
[pause] 0 [pause] [ok]
This only works with some versions of software.

These countries has been reported working:

UK (Orange)
AU

What’s the use of RBS:

Get Distance From Base Station – Place a call, when it is answered, press [MENU] until ‘Eng Field Option’ is displayed, press [OK], select ‘Active Cell’, press [OK], press [MENU] until ‘Time Adv xxx’ appears, where xxx is a number. Multiply this number by 550, and the result is the distance from the RBS (Radio Base Station), in meters.

Get Signal Quality – press [MENU] until ‘Eng Field Option’ is displayed, press [OK], select ‘Active Cell’,press [OK], press [MENU] until ‘C1? appears. This is the signal quality. If it becomes negative for longer than 5 seconds, a new cell is selected.

Pin Outs

Numbered left to right, keypad up, battery down

1. Audio Ground
2. V+
3. True data (TD) (input)
4. Downlink – Complimentary data (CD) (input)
5. Uplink – Return data (RD) (output)
6. GND
7. Audio Out – on/off
8. Audio In
9. Manual Test – ???
10. Battery Feedback
11. Antenna connector

Motorola 7500
————-

(Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears) To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] pause] 1 1 3 [pause] 1 [pause] [ok] You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the ‘Eng
Field Options’ function with the keys, and enable it.

De-activate RBS

To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3
[pause] 0 [pause] [ok]
This only works with some versions of software.

IT (model: F16 HW: 5.2 SW: 2.1)

Pin Outs
Numbered right to left, keypad up, battery down looking

1. Gnd
2. Pos
3. True data (TD) (input)
4. Complimentary data (CD) (input)
5. Return data (RD) (output)
6. Audio gnd
7. Audio out
8. Audioin

Motorola 8200
————–

(Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears)
To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3
[pause] 1 [pause] [ok]
You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the ‘Eng
Field Options’ function with the keys, and enable it.

De-activate RBS

To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3
[pause] 0 [pause] [ok]
This only works with some versions of software.

These countries has been reported working:

ES, AU, NL, BE

Get Signal Quality – press [MENU] until ‘Eng Field
Option’ is displayed, pre

ss [OK], select ‘Active Cell’,
press [OK], press [MENU] until ‘C1? appears. This is the
signal quality. If it becomes negative for longer than 5
seconds, a new cell is selected.

Pin Outs

Numbered right to left, keypad up, battery down looking

1. Audio Ground
2. V+
3. True data (TD) (input)
4. Downlink – Complimentary data (CD) (input)
5. Uplink – Return data (RD) (output)
6. GND
7. Audio Out – on/off
8. Audio In
9. Manual Test – ???
10. Battery Feedback
11. Antenna connector

Motorola 8400
————-

(Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears)
To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3
[pause] 1 [pause] [ok]
You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the ‘Eng
Field Options’ function with the keys, and enable it.

De-activate RBS

To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3
[pause] 0 [pause] [ok]
This only works with some versions of software.

Pin Outs

Numbered right to left, keypad up, battery down looking

1. Audio Ground
2. V+
3. True data (TD) (input)
4. Downlink – Complimentary data (CD) (input)
5. Uplink – Return data (RD) (output)
6. GND
7. Audio Out – on/off
8. Audio In
9. Manual Test – ???
10. Battery Feedback
11. Antenna connector

Motorola 8700
————–

*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)

Activate RBS

(Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears)
To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3
[pause] 1 [pause] [ok]
You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the ‘Eng
Field Options’ function with the keys, and enable it.

De-activate RBS

To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3
[pause] 0 [pause] [ok]
This only works with some versions of software.

These countries has been reported working:

AU, IT, SG, DE, ES, ZA

What’s the use of RBS:

Get Distance From Base Station – Place a call, when it
is answered, press [MENU] until ‘Eng Field Option’ is
displayed, press [OK], select ‘Active Cell’, press [OK],
press [MENU] until ‘Time Adv xxx’ appears, where xxx is
a number. Multiply this number by 550, and the result is
the distance from the RBS (Radio Base Station), in
meters.

Get Signal Quality – press [MENU] until ‘Eng Field
Option’ is displayed, press [OK], select ‘Active Cell’,
press [OK], press [MENU] until ‘C1? appears. This is the
signal quality. If it becomes negative for longer than 5
seconds, a new cell is selected.

Motorola CD 160
—————

Press menu and type one of these numbers and press OK:

11 = Status Review
13 = Available Networks
14 = Preferred Networks
22 = Select Keypad Tones
25 = Require SIM Card PIN
26 = Language Selection
32 = Repetitive Timer
33 = Single Alert Timer
34 = Set IN-Call Display
35 = Show Call Timers
36 = Show Call Charges
37 = Call Charge Settings
38 = Reset All Timers
43 = Reset All Timers
45 = Show Last Call
46 = Total For All Calls
47 = Lifetime Timer
51 = Change Unlock Code
52 = Master Reset
53 = Master Clear (Warning!! May result in deleting the Message Editor!!!)
54 = New Security Code
55 = Automatic Lock
63 = Battery Saving Mode

Free call tip

1 Enter the phone number
2 Enter OK
3 Type *#06#
4 Press Button C
5 And finally press the button for power off.

You should now be able to talk without being billed.

Motorola CD 520
—————-

Press menu and type one of these numbers and press OK:

11 = Status Review
13 = Available Networks
14 = Preferred Networks
22 = Select Keypad Tones
25 = Require SIM Card PIN
26 = Language Selection
32 = Repetitive Timer
33 = Single Alert Timer
34 = Set IN-Call Display
35 = Show Call Timers
36 = Show Call Charges
37 = Call Charge Settings
38 = Reset All Timers
43 = Reset All Timers
45 = Show Last Call
46 = Total For All Calls
47 = Lifetime Timer
51 = Change Unlock Code
52 = Master Reset
53 = Master Clear (Warning!! May result in deleting the Message Editor!!!)
54 = New Security Code
55 = Automatic Lock
63 = Battery Saving Mode

Free call tip

1 Enter the phone number
2 Enter OK
3 Type *#06#
4 Press Button C
5 And finally press the button for power off.

You should now be able to talk without being billed.

Motorola d460
————–

#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)

Activate RBS

(Note: pause means the * key held in until box appears)
To activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3
[pause] 1 [pause] [ok]
You now have to press the [MENU] and scroll to the ‘Eng
Field Options’ function with the keys, and enable it.

De-activate RBS

To de-activate RBS type: [pause] [pause] [pause] 1 1 3
[pause] 0 [pause] [ok]
This only works with some versions of software.

Get Signal Quality – press [MENU] until ‘Eng Field Option’ is displayed, press [OK], select ‘Active Cell’, press [OK], press [MENU] until ‘C1? appears. This is the signal quality. If it becomes negative for longer than 5 seconds, a new cell is selected.

How To Reduce Firefox Ram Usage

6/22/2009 08:39:00 AM Posted In Edit This 0 Comments »

If you are starting to notice that your Firefox is running slow then it is because your Firefox is eating too much ram.

Even the best browser is not perfect, but the good thing about Firefox is that you have the luxury to fix some of it’s troubles and tweak it’s settings.

Of course, the best way to fix issue is to upgrade your ram stick, but what if you don’t have the budget for the upgrade? here is a very quick and simple trick to limit your Firefox ram usage.

1. Type in about:config on your firefox address bar. It will will show a list of configuration but be careful on modifying any value. Don’t touch anything that you don’t know.

2. Scroll down and look for browser.cache.disk.capacity

Reasons to a Computer Restart itself Automatically

6/22/2009 06:09:00 AM Posted In Edit This 0 Comments »
Might you your computer have facing this and the sound is annoyed. If the computer restart itself as a habit randomly or a in a time cycle then that could be done by malicious virus inside your system

  • A virus:
You need to make your computer virus guard up to date and make sure the virus program working properly . Also you need to be assuring that the antivirus program hefty enough for beating at least 99% viruses.

Here I’m trying to consolidate several reasons for a computer restart itself without knowing the user.

  • Downloaded updates need to install
A computer can be restart because automatically downloaded an update package needs install its updates and work out this by itself restarting the computer. Probably these could be malicious programs.

  • Overheating:
Overheating of the parts also cause for this kind of matter. In fact the proper response of a computer to overheating is the power off. Nothing is gained by restarting. However overheating could cause the BIOS or power supply to malfunction causing it to restart.

You can improve the airflow through the machine or invest in a water-cooling system. These are favored by gamers, who put a lot of stress on machines heating them up.

  • Microsoft Auto Update:
Microsoft Auto Update can force a reboot to the after countdown (Many pc's are set to do this at 3am by default) if the update requires a dll reload/change.

  • Remotely Shutdown:
Also someone can use shutdown -i which is a command to remotely shutdown a computer all they would need is an IP address (Internet protocol Address).