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Best Free Online Virus Scanners
Sun, Jul 1 2012 0:57

If you have a file that you suspect is housing a virus but your antivirus software does not detect it, you can submit it for further analysis online. This guide shows you the best online virus scanners available today including single file scanners and... Read More...

by Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com

Filed under: Security and Antimalware, Windows 7 Security, Windows XP Security, Windows Vista Security, Windows 8 Security

Access Your Documents, Files without Your Windows Password [How To]
Tue, Jun 19 2012 10:30

If you have a Windows PC that you can’t log in to but you need access to the files, the easiest way is to get to them through a live distribution of Linux. While that might sound a little daunting, this guide will walk you through the process and... Read More...

by Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com

Filed under: Windows 7 Security, Windows XP Security, Windows Vista Security, Windows 8 Security

Avoid Getting Locked out of Windows when You Forget Your Password [How To]
Tue, Feb 21 2012 8:00

Recently, we encouraged you to set (or change) a password for your Windows account. If you lose your password, you face the reality of losing access to your files and settings. In this guide, we show you how to create a password reset disk for your PC... Read More...

by Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com

Filed under: Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows 7 Security, Windows Vista Security, Windows 8 Maintenance, Windows 8 Security

Set or Change Your Windows Account Password [Quick Tip]
Mon, Feb 13 2012 15:04

While it may be relatively easy to crack a Windows account password, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use one. If your PC is mobile, you have even more reason to use this basic level of protection. This guide will show you how to set a Windows... Read More...

by Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com

Filed under: Windows Vista Maintenance, Windows 7 Maintenance, Windows 7 Security, Windows Vista Security, Windows 8 Maintenance, Windows 8 Security

Hide Account Usernames in Windows for Extra Security [How To]
Tue, Jan 31 2012 8:00

If you use online banking, you may have noticed when you get your password wrong that the error in response is pretty generic i.e. “Wrong user name or password.” These error messages are pretty unhelpful; however, this is by design. If someone... Read More...

by Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com

Filed under: Windows 7 Security, Windows XP Security, Windows Vista Security, Windows 8 Security

Permanently Delete Files with TuneUp Shredder [Quick Tip]
Sun, Nov 13 2011 16:28

TuneUp Shredder is one of the many utilites that comes with TuneUp Utilities 2012 (full review) and is automatically available* after you install TuneUp Utilities 2012 (trial) (aff) Even after emptying the Recycle Bin, files can be retrieved from your... Read More...

by Windows Tools, Help & Guides | Mintywhite.com

Filed under: Windows 7 Security, Software Guides, Windows XP Security, Windows Vista Security, Windows 8 Security