InPrivate Browsing mode in Internet Explorer 8 enables you surf the web without leaving a trace in the computer. The Cache is erased automatically when the "InPrivate Browsing" window is closed. You can launch Internet Explorer in InPrivate mode by default using a shortcut, and here is how. (more…)
Archive for September, 2008
How to Start Internet Explorer 8 in InPrivate Browsing Mode by Default
Quickly Clear the Google Chrome Cache Using Script
Here is a VBScript to automatically clear the cache in Google Chrome. This script has been tested with Google Chrome Final version 1.0.154.36, under Windows XP and Windows Vista systems. (more…)
Show Stop and Refresh Buttons Before Address Bar in Internet Explorer 8
Since Internet Explorer 7, the Go and Refresh buttons have been combined into one dynamic control, unlike other Web browsers which have a Refresh/Reload button on the left side of the Address Bar. There is a new setting in Internet Explorer 8 that lets you show the Stop and Refresh buttons before the Address Bar (while still retaining the Go button), as in other browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome etc. (more…)
The Default View Source Editor Has Changed in Internet Explorer 8
When you click the View Source command in Internet Explorer 8, it uses the built-in viewer, which is part of the Developer Tools in Internet Explorer 8. The built-in viewer lets you dynamically refresh the view source window, increase or decrease the text size and lists other standard options. (more…)
Error “Invalid Update Control CTF File” When Updating AVG Anti-Virus 8.0
When updating AVG today, I received the error "Invalid Update Control CTF File". After searching the AVG support forum, I found a couple of easy solutions which can resolve the error.
Note: (Nov 03, 2009): AVG Team is working on this issue and should fix this update issue soon. No user action is needed. The following methods worked for some users, though.
Method 1
1. Double-click the AVG icon in the Notification area.
2. Click the Tools menu and click Advanced Settings…
3. Navigate to the Manage option in the Update branch.
(The Manage option is included in AVG version 8.0.233 and higher.)
4. Click the Delete temporary update files button.
5. Click Yes to confirm removal.
See if you’re now able to update AVG.
Note: The above button deletes all the temporary files, downloaded .BIN and .CTF files which were created by AVG. Whereas the Vbscript file included under "Method 2" deletes only the .CTF files.
Method 2
From AVG forum:
You need to rename/remove the CTF temp files in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\download…. Dont delete all the .bin files in there unless you want to re-run all updates since your original installation (reinstallation seems to cause a problem in IEs Link Scanner which causes IE to Crash). Only rename/remove the avginfo files that end with .ctf.
There were two .CTF files (avginfoavi.ctf and avginfowin.ctf) in that folder, and deleting them fixed the problem indeed.
Note: The Application Data folder is hidden by default. You need to enable Windows Explorer to show hidden files in order to view the Application Data folder. Alternately, type the above folder path in the Start, Run dialog and press {ENTER} to launch the folder.
Windows Vista users: Delete the .CTF files from the following folder:
C:\ProgramData\avg8\update\download
Script to automate the task
I’ve scripted the above so that it can help if you want to run the task in multiple PCs. Download del_avg_ctf.zip and save to Desktop. Unzip the file and run the script del_avg_ctf.vbs. The AVG Update .CTF files should be deleted automatically. The script runs fine in Windows XP and Windows Vista systems.
How to Determine the Last Shutdown Date and Time in Windows XP/2003/Vista
The easiest way to determine the last shutdown date/time is to check the event logs. When you shutdown a computer Event ID 6006 is written to the Event log which denotes a clean shutdown. Here is a sample event. (more…)
How to Hide Windows Photo Gallery After Installing Windows Live Photo Gallery
Windows Live Photo Gallery is the successor to Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista, with additional features and enhancements. In Windows Vista, installing Windows Live Photo Gallery (Beta 2 and final) does not replace entry points for Windows Photo Gallery. This means that Windows Photo Gallery displays in the Open with menu / Open with dialog, AutoPlay window and in Default Programs. (more…)
Stop About:Tabs Page From Showing Up When Opening a New Tab in Internet Explorer 8
When you open a new tab in Internet Explorer 8 Beta, the New Tab page (about:Tabs) opens by default. If you want to start with a blank page or your home page when opening new tab, you can do so using Internet Options. (more…)
Folder Options Missing From Tools Menu in Windows Explorer
NoFolderOptions Policy hides Folder Options from Control Panel, and the Folder Options… command under Tools menu in Windows Explorer. The Folder and Search Options command in the Organize menu (in Windows Vista) is grayed out as well. (more…)
How to Recover Windows Mail Data and Settings From a Corrupted User Profile
Here is a detailed guide on how to recover your Windows Mail data and custom settings from a corrupted user profile in your Windows Vista computer. (more…)
