WinTech Forum - Urgent info

Freeware Utilities (11/16/06)

AIDA32 Diagnostic Tool, Ad-Aware, etc. can all be found here:
- http://aumha.org/free.htm

HOSTS File Updated to Block Unwanted Websites (11/16/06)

You can also subscribe to be notified when it is updated (~every 3 weeks or so) at this website:
- http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Do You Need an Answer to a Technical Problem Between Meetings? (10/10/05)

lIf you need a technical problem resolved between meetings, please post your questions on the following forums:

–http://aumha.net

Many MVPs with varied expertise help out in this forum. It is an excellent technical resource to help you resolve your client problems between meetings.

Microsoft DirectAccess Newsgroups (you have to be a Microsoft Partner to access them)

Leaking Capacitors Muck up Motherboards (2/2/03, rev. 11/07/05)

NOTE: IEEE seems to have pulled the article, so here is another link to an article about the same problem. http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=195

"In this case, a mistake in the stolen formulation of the electrolyte in a capacitor has wrecked hundreds of PCs and may wreck still more in what is an industrywide problem."

"So far, the only motherboard maker to admit to the problem is ABIT Computer Corp. (Taipei), and the only major PC maker to acknowledge being affected is IBM Corp. But the problem is likely to be more widespread. Indeed, those who have repaired the damaged boards say that they have encountered crippled motherboards from Micro-Star International, ASUSTek Computer, Gigabyte Technology, and others."

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Safety Recall (1/27/03)

http://www.apc.com/rely/index.cfm

Back-UPS CS Owners

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), as well as safety organizations and government agencies worldwide, American Power Conversion is recalling their Back-UPS CS models in both 120-volt and 230-volt units listed below.

PROBLEM: Potential Overheating and Fire Hazard.

PRODUCT: The recall is isolated to the BK325I, BK325-RS, BK350, BK350EI, BK350-AZ, BK350-FR, BK350-GR, BK350-IT, BK350-UK, BK350JP, BK350IX218, BK475I, BK475-RS, BK500, BK500EI, BK500-AZ, BK500-BR, BK500-FR, BK500-GR, BK500-IT, BK500-UK, BK500BLK, BK500JP, and BK500TW product models.

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PatchWork - Windows NT Security Checker (3/14/01)

Always Check the Following Places for Verification & Info on Virii (and HOAXES):