Have you read this article about a Windows Virus, and has it possibly affected your computer?

From Yahoo Tech News :

SAN JOSE, Calif. -
Microsoft Corp. has taken the rare step of warning about a serious computer security vulnerability it hasn't fixed yet.
The vulnerability disclosed Monday affects Internet Explorer users whose computers run the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 operating software.
It can allow hackers to remotely take control of victims' machines. The victims don't need to do anything to get infected except visit a Web site that's been hacked.
Security experts say criminals have been attacking the vulnerability for nearly a week. Thousands of sites have been hacked to serve up malicious software that exploits the vulnerability. People are drawn to these sites by clicking a link in spam e-mail.
The so-called "zero day" vulnerability disclosed by Microsoft affects a part of its software used to play video. The problem arises from the way the software interacts with Internet Explorer, which opens a hole for hackers to tunnel into.
Microsoft urged vulnerable users to disable the problematic part of its software, which can be done from Microsoft's Web site, while the company works on a "patch" — or software fix — for the problem.
Microsoft rarely departs from its practice of issuing security updates the second Tuesday of each month. When the Redmond, Wash.-based company does issue security reminders at other times, it's because the vulnerabilities are very serious.
A recent example was the emergency patch Microsoft issued in October for a vulnerability that criminals exploited to infect millions of PCs with the Conficker worm. While initially feared as an all-powerful doomsday device, that network of infected machines was eventually used for mundane moneymaking schemes like sending spam and pushing fake antivirus software.

2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 4MATIC !!!?

Would this be a good car to buy ? Its an 03 mercedes s430 4matic with 120,000 miles, $ 15,000 . Heres the CARFAX , tell me what you guys think ? thanks

11/11/2002 US Customs Vehicle imported to
Baltimore, MD
11/15/2002 151 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Grand Rapids, MI
Title #130N3400379 Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
04/28/2003 10,559 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
07/31/2003 12,644 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
12/19/2003 17,763 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
01/22/2004 21,421 Service Facility Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
02/27/2004 22,890 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
09/20/2004 35,730 Service Facility Battery/charging system checked
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Electrical system checked
Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Body computer/module replaced
05/10/2005 47,358 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Illinois
Listed as
a fleet vehicle

Millions of used vehicles are bought and sold at auction every year.

05/14/2005 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Maintenance inspection completed
Antenna replaced
Door weatherstrip repaired
Parts ordered
12/07/2005 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Ball joint replaced
Body electrical system checked
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
A/C compressor replaced
Air suspension checked
Door trim panel replaced
Lower ball joints replaced
12/17/2005 49,634 Service Plan Co.
Oak Brook, IL Service contract issued

Owner 2
Purchased: 2006
Type: Personal
Where: Illinois
Est. miles/year: 15,314/yr
Est. length owned: 2/14/06 - 8/2/10
(4 yrs. 5 mo.)

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
02/14/2006 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Oak Brook, IL
Title #X6045201011 Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
01/15/2007 65,263 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Service contract claim
Suspension serviced
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Computer checked
Alternator/Generator replaced
Maintenance inspection completed
10/03/2007 79,792 Service Plan Co. Service contract claim
Vehicle serviced
Suspension serviced
Vehicle repair completed
10/05/2007 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
11/03/2007 81,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Chicago, IL Passed emissions inspection
03/03/2008 87,032 Service Plan Co. Service contract claim
Vehicle serviced
Vehicle body serviced
Drive axle serviced
Transmission serviced
03/06/2008 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Exterior light bulbs replaced
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Maintenance inspection completed
10/23/2008 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Oak Brook, IL Registration issued or renewed
11/20/2008 98,765 Service Plan Co. Service contract claim
Vehicle serviced
Transmission serviced
Drive axle serviced
11/28/2008 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Maintenance inspection completed
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Four wheel alignment performed
Battery replaced
Exterior light bulbs replaced
02/16/2009 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Oak Brook, IL Registration issued or renewed
10/10/2009 115,023 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Brake fluid flushed/changed
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
Maintenance inspection completed
Fluid levels checked
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Air filter replaced
11/14/2009 116,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Addison, IL Passed emissions inspection
08/02/2010 119,597 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Illinois
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
09/12/2010 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. No recalls open for repair

Noisy fan, Averatec 6240?

This notebook computer is loud like a lawnmower. The fan has already been replaced twice (at no cost to me, under the store's maintenance agreement) and now it's doing it for the third time! Only two months after the last repair, and it's doing it again. I'm thinking ahead, after the maintenance agreement runs out and this one part has been replaced several more times, I'll have to learn how to fix it myself. Are all notebook computer fans interchangable, or do they depend on the model? Can I get a more reliable but equivalent brand for this part? Does anyone have step-by-step instructions for taking a notebook computer apart and putting it back together again?

Thank you very sincerely for your time!

Holy! the conficker virus is coming, help!?

Okay, so my computer has no antivirus, or antispyware or anything like that to find or delete viruses. I downloaded microsoft's service pack 3.
What should i download to protect my computer?
Microsoft updates or patches?(specific links to the download)
If you know any websites that you ABSOLUTELY know is safe and wont mess up the computer, that would be helpful. These can be websites for downloading free antivirus or scanner but it would be awesome if the sites were from the makers, like avg.com and not download.com(i dont trust it, lol). Thank you very much.
should i download avg right now? is it 100% guarenteed to be safe? and actually work? because i downloaded the free version and it kept searching the same place again and again for the scanner.

Recent computer virus?

I read on Yahoo news today that there is a rampant virus known as Conficker, Kido or Downadup circulating. A few days ago advice was given to ensure Microsoft's MS08-067 known as KB958644 patch was installed.

Apparently Microsoft have done a good job in protecting home PCs but how can I check to ensure this patch has been downloaded on my PC?
Thank you Mark. And so the MOD are staffed by a load of fools are they?

Computer glitches and says "Not enough memory available to process this command"?

So, I recently had my dad hook up a server computer (I think that's what they're called) to mine so I could save large files without losing too much memory on my computer. That was a month or two ago. Just this week I've been experiencing problems with my computer. This is what happened:

I had about 3 programs open. Skype, Photoshop CS3 and Firefox. I was browsing the web on NORMAL sites; I haven't downloaded any suspicious programs, I have checked my computer for viruses about 4 times with 5 different, legitimate programs I got from a computer repair guy (what I'm saying is, I'm pretty sure it's not a virus).

Anyway, what happened was, everything had started to lag and got all deformed (the X buttons were missing from the tops of windows, things were getting stuck, etc.), which is weird because that doesn't happen often. Or, at all, actually.

My computer has been bugging me about Low Virtual Memory for a while, but I De-fragmented my C: drive or whatever until it wouldn't let me. I have 23 GB of free space on a hard drive that holds 60 GB. I think that's a fair amount, right? Eh, I don't know.

It isn't that bad... I just can't have more than 1 program open or there is a high chance that the errors will pop up again. I am so used to multitasking, it's killing me not being able to work on multiple things!

I don't know what to do! I haven't experienced this problem before. It might be because of the Network I have been sharing my files on; I read somewhere (before my computer totally lagged and I shut it off) that I should go and increase some number on the server computer to 20? Something like that. I think it was messing with the registry.

Anyway, any advice would be awesome.

I'm on a Windows XP Media Center Version 2002 Service Pack 3 if that helps.

Thanks!

Do you use your computer for any and pretty much everything?

And what's a computer without a decent internet connection? To me, they go hand in hand. I don't remember the last time i went on a computer and did not use the internet. These days, I browse for everything online... from recipes to job postings. I recently started using skype too (thanks to Oprah) and since i don't have a home phone, i now make a lot of my calls using that. Sure the quality is SOMETIMES bad, but skype is so ridiculously cheap compared to any other phone service, that it's beyond worth it to me. I also use my laptop and computer to save on cable b/c i can find literally any show or movie online.
So is there anyone else out there that uses their laptop a lot? And what are some things you use it for? It would be good to get extra ideas lol..
I'm so dependent on this computer now that everytime it's in for repairs, it's such a nightmare. Thankfully, that's not too often.