Category Archives: Software / Applications

Office 2013 KMS Client Product Keys

The following product keys can be entered into the product key field in your office application when your computer is joined to a Active Directory with a valid working KMS server. These keys are only for this scenario & are published publicly on the Microsoft Website.

Generic Volume License Keys for Office 2013

Product GVLK
Office 2013 Professional Plus YC7DK-G2NP3-2QQC3-J6H88-GVGXT
Office 2013 Standard KBKQT-2NMXY-JJWGP-M62JB-92CD4
Project 2013 Professional FN8TT-7WMH6-2D4X9-M337T-2342K
Project 2013 Standard 6NTH3-CW976-3G3Y2-JK3TX-8QHTT
Visio 2013 Professional C2FG9-N6J68-H8BTJ-BW3QX-RM3B3
Visio 2013 Standard J484Y-4NKBF-W2HMG-DBMJC-PGWR7
Access 2013 NG2JY-H4JBT-HQXYP-78QH9-4JM2D
Excel 2013 VGPNG-Y7HQW-9RHP7-TKPV3-BG7GB
InfoPath 2013 DKT8B-N7VXH-D963P-Q4PHY-F8894
Lync 2013 2MG3G-3BNTT-3MFW9-KDQW3-TCK7R
OneNote 2013 TGN6P-8MMBC-37P2F-XHXXK-P34VW
Outlook 2013 QPN8Q-BJBTJ-334K3-93TGY-2PMBT
PowerPoint 2013 4NT99-8RJFH-Q2VDH-KYG2C-4RD4F
Publisher 2013 PN2WF-29XG2-T9HJ7-JQPJR-FCXK4
Word 2013 6Q7VD-NX8JD-WJ2VH-88V73-4GBJ7

Generic Volume License Keys for KMS and Active Directory activation

It’s time to update Messenger to Skype!

When Microsoft purchased Skype it was pretty obvious that Messenger was probably going to either be merged, or disapear. This ancouncment from Microsoft spells then end of messenger.

Hello,

We are retiring the existing Messenger service globally (except for mainland China where Messenger will continue to be available) and bringing the great features of Messenger and Skype together. Update to Skype and sign in using a Microsoft Account (same as your Messenger ID) and all your Messenger contacts will be at your fingertips. You’ll be able to instant message and video chat with them just like before, and also discover new ways of staying in touch with Skype on your mobile and tablet.

Update Now
Yours sincerely,
The Messenger Team

Reddit Is Fun removed from Google Play

So here is the problem, if “Reddit Is Fun” violates the following terms:

Your application shouldn’t contain content that displays (via text, images, video, or other media) or links to:
(…) Pornography, obscenity, nudity, or sexual activity

Doesn’t this mean that any web browser on the Android platform also violates this rule, including Chrome, Firefox, Opera. This may also explain why Stumbleupon has removed the ability from it’s client to allow users to search for custom tag strings.

Apple of course has a similar clause in it’s terms also.

But anyway if you want Reddit is Fun for your Android device you know have to go to the effort of installing the APK yourself without the market. Thanks for making life harder for user Google, no choice for you.

Fake Antivirus List

A list of Fake Antivirs apps:

  • Advanced Cleaner
  • AKM Antivirus 2010 Pro
  • AlfaCleaner
  • Alpha AntiVirus
  • ANG Antivirus
  • AntiMalware
  • Antimalware Doctor
  • AntiMalware GO
  • AntiMalware Go
  • AntiSpyCheck 2.1
  • AntiSpyStorm
  • AntiSpyware 2008
  • AntiSpyware 2009
  • Antispyware 2010
  • AntiSpyware 2011
  • AntiSpyware Bot from 2Squared Software
  • AntiSpyware Shield
  • AntiSpyware Soft
  • AntiSpywareExpert
  • AntiSpywareMaster
  • AntiSpywareSuite
  • Antivermins
  • Antivir Solution Pro
  • Antivira AV
  • Antivirus .NET
  • Antivirus 2008
  • Antivirus 2009
  • Antivirus 2010
  • Antivirus 360
  • Antivirus 7
  • Antivirus 8
  • Antivirus Action
  • AntiVirus Gold
  • Antivirus IS
  • Antivirus Live
  • Antivirus Master
  • Antivirus Monitor
  • Antivirus Pro 2009
  • Antivirus Pro 2010
  • Antivirus Scan
  • Antivirus Soft
  • Antivirus Studio 2010
  • Antivirus Suite
  • Antivirus System PRO
  • Antivirus XP 2008
  • Antivirus XP 2009
  • Antivirus XP 2010
  • Anti-virus-1
  • Antivirus5
  • AntivirusGT
  • AV Antivirus Suite
  • AV Security Suite
  • Avatod Antispyware 8.0
  • AVG Antivirus 2011
  • Awola
  • Best Malware Protection
  • BestsellerAntivirus
  • BraveSentry
  • Browser Defender
  • ByteDefender
  • ByteDefender Security 2010
  • Cleanator
  • CleanThis
  • ContraVirus
  • Control Center
  • Core Security
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Protection
  • Defense Center
  • Desktop Security 2010
  • Digital Security
  • Disk Defrag
  • Disk Doctor
  • Doctor Antivirus
  • Doctor Antivirus 2008
  • Dr Guard
  • DriveCleaner
  • EasyFix Tools
  • EasySpywareCleaner
  • eco AntiVirus
  • Error Expert
  • ErrorFix
  • Errorsafe
  • ErrorSmart
  • Essential Cleaner
  • Fast Windows Antivirus 2011
  • Flu Shot 4
  • Green Antivirus 2009
  • Hard Drive Diagnostic
  • HDD Fix
  • HDD Plus
  • HDD Rescue
  • HDD Scan
  • IE Antivirus
  • IE Antivirus 3.2
  • IEDefender
  • InfeStop
  • Internet Antivirus
  • Internet Antivirus 2011
  • Internet Antivirus Pro
  • Internet Defender 2011
  • Internet Security 2010
  • Internet Security Essentials
  • KVMSecure
  • Live PC Care
  • Live Security Suite
  • Mac Defender
  • Mac Protector
  • MacSweeper
  • Malware Bell
  • Malware Bell 3.2
  • Malware Defense
  • MalwareAlarm
  • MalwareCore
  • MalwareCrush
  • MaxAntiSpy
  • Memory Fixer
  • MS AntiSpyware 2009
  • MS Antivirus Microsoft Anti Malware
  • MS Removal Tool
  • MxOne Antivirus
  • My Security Engine
  • My Security Shield
  • My Security Wall
  • Navashield
  • Netcom3 Cleaner
  • PAL Spyware Remover
  • Paladin Antivirus
  • Palladium Pro
  • PC Antispy
  • PC Antispyware
  • PC AntiSpyWare 2010
  • PC Clean Pro
  • PC Defender Antivirus
  • PC Privacy Cleaner
  • PC Scan and Sweep
  • PC-Doctor
  • PCPrivacy Tools
  • PCSecureSystem
  • Perfect Defender 2009
  • Perfect Optimizer
  • PerfectCleaner
  • Personal Antivirus
  • Personal Internet Security 2011
  • Personal Security
  • Personal Shield Pro
  • PersonalAntiSpy Free
  • PestTrap
  • Privacy Center
  • Protection Center
  • PSGuard
  • Quick Defragmenter
  • Rapid AntiVirus
  • Real AntiVirus
  • Reg tool
  • RegAlilve
  • Reggenie Antivirus
  • Registry Defender
  • Registry Great
  • Registry Patrol
  • Registry Winner
  • RegWork
  • Safety Alerter 2006
  • Safety Center
  • Security Center
  • SafetyKeeper
  • SaliarAR
  • ScanAngryAgainAntivirus
  • SecureFighter
  • SecurePCCleaner
  • SecureVeteran
  • Security Essentials 2010
  • Security Master AV
  • Security Protection
  • Security Scan 2009
  • Security Shield
  • Security Solution 2011
  • Security Suite Platinum
  • Security Tool
  • Security Toolbar 7.1
  • SiteAdware
  • Smart Antivirus 2009
  • Smart Engine
  • Smart HDD
  • Smart security
  • Soft Soldier
  • Spy Away
  • Spy Tool
  • SpyAxe
  • SpyCrush
  • Spydawn
  • SpyEraser
  • SpyGuarder
  • SpyHeal
  • SpyHeals
  • Spylocked
  • SpyMarshal
  • SpyRid
  • SpySheriff
  • SpySpotter
  • SpyTrooper
  • Spyware Blaster
  • Spyware Cleaner
  • Spyware Protect 2009
  • Spyware Stormer
  • Spyware Striker Pro
  • Spyware X-terminator
  • SpywareBot
  • SpywareGuard 2008
  • SpywareQuake
  • SpywareSheriff
  • SpywareStrike
  • SpyWiper
  • SysGuard
  • Sysinternals Antivirus
  • System Antivirus 2008
  • System Defender
  • System Defragmenter
  • System Live Protect
  • System Security
  • System Tool 2011
  • System Tools
  • SystemArmor
  • SystemDoctor
  • Spyware Doctor
  • TheSpyBot
  • ThinkPoint
  • Total Secure 2009
  • Total Win 7 Security
  • Total Win Vista Security
  • Total Win XP Security
  • TrustedAntivirus
  • UltimateCleaner
  • Ultra Defragger
  • Virus Locker
  • Virus Response Lab 2009
  • VirusHeal
  • VirusHeat
  • VirusIsolator
  • VirusMelt
  • VirusProtectPro
  • VirusRanger
  • VirusRemover2008
  • VirusRemover2009
  • VirusTrigger
  • Vista Antimalware 2011
  • Vista Antispyware 2010
  • Vista Antispyware 2011
  • Vista Antivirus 2008
  • Vista Home Security 2011
  • Vista Internet Security 2010
  • Vista Security 2011
  • Vista Security 2012
  • Vista Smart Security 2010
  • Volcano Security Suite
  • Win 7 Antivirus 2010
  • Win 7 Home Security 2011
  • Win Antispyware Center
  • Win Defrag
  • Win HDD
  • Win7 Antispyware 2011
  • WinAntiVirus Pro 2006
  • WinDefender
  • Windows 7 Recovery
  • Windows Anticrashes Utility
  • Windows Antidanger Center
  • Windows Attention Utility
  • Windows Cleaning Tool
  • Windows Efficiency Magnifier
  • Windows Emergency System
  • Windows Passport Utility
  • Windows Police Pro
  • Windows Power Expansion
  • Windows Privacy Agent
  • Windows Processes Organizer
  • Windows Protection Suite
  • Windows Recovery
  • Windows Remedy
  • Windows Repair
  • Windows Restore
  • Windows Scan
  • Windows Shield Center
  • Windows Stability Center
  • Windows Steady Work
  • Windows Support System
  • Windows Tasks Optimizer
  • Windows Threats Removing
  • Windows Tool
  • Windows Tweaking Utility
  • Windows Utility Tool
  • Windows Vista Recovery
  • Windows Wise Protection
  • Windows XP Recovery
  • WinFixer
  • WinHound
  • Winpc Antivirus
  • Winpc Defender
  • WinSpywareProtect
  • WinWeb Security 2008
  • Wireshark Antivirus
  • WorldAntiSpy
  • XJR Antivirus
  • XP AntiMalware
  • XP AntiSpyware 2009
  • XP AntiSpyware 2010
  • XP AntiSpyware 2012
  • XP Antivirus 2010
  • XP Antivirus 2012
  • XP Antivirus Pro 2010
  • XP Defender Pro
  • XP Guardian
  • XP Home Security 2011
  • XP Internet Security 2010
  • XP Security 2012
  • XP Security Tool
  • XP-Shield
  • Your PC Protector
  • Your Protection
  • Zinaps AntiSpyware 2008

Support for Windows 2000 Ends

Today is the day that support for Windows 2000 ends, this means that basically no more patches if your still using it, also Microsoft probably don’t give a hoot about you as you haven’t bothered to replace your OS in 10 year. Of course there aren’t many people still using Windows 2000 so this probably wont mean much at all.

If you want to know more see the Microsoft Support Life-cycle Policy FAQ.

How to Reinitialize Windows Offline Files Cache

Ever had problems with Windows Offline files, e.g. you had some offline files pointing to a server that no longer exists, or it’s just being difficult. The best thing you can do is reset and clear it’s settings.

  1. To do this disable Offline Files in Windows File Explorer
  2. The open regedit
  3. Go tot he Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\NetCache
  4. Create a DWORD called FormatDatabase
  5. Set it’s value to 1

How to re-initialize the offline files cache and database

Real Alternative 2.0.2 MSI Installer

A new version of Real Alternative is available, version 2.0.2. Here is the new MSI file for deployment. If you want the normal Real Alternative package it can be found at Codec Guide. The previous version was 2.0.1.

MSI Installer Downloads:

Details on the build process can be found here at my first MSI installer for Real Alternative 1.75. As always you should actively virus scan these files if you don’t trust them. If you have any issues please post them in the comments with the appropriate version.

20 Common Passwords

The following list is the result of an attack on RockYou.com whereby a hacker managed to obtain all the account details of 32M users.

Rank Password Number of Users with Password
1 123456 290731
2 12345 79078
3 123456789 76790
4 Password 61958
5 iloveyou 51622
6 princess 35231
7 rockyou 22588
8 1234567 21726
9 12345678 20553
10 abc123 17542
11 Nicole 17168
12 Daniel 16409
13 babygirl 16094
14 monkey 15294
15 Jessica 15162
16 Lovely 14950
17 michael 14898
18 Ashley 14329
19 654321 13984
20 Qwerty 13856

What is the most popular password?

Sweet Home 3D

Sweet Home 3D is a free interior design application that helps you place your furniture on a house 2D plan, with a 3D preview, and I must say it’s bloody awesome. Now if only I had the time to draw up some plans to use in it.

I might find the time when I’m on Holiday over Christmas could be something fun to do.

Sweet Home 3D is available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux, you can download it here.