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How to Block Wallpaper Changing via Group Policy

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So one of the things that pisses you off if your an admin is people changing the desktop image on computers even though you have set all the options to stop it. Well it turns out that even if you disable access to the settings you can still use a browser to change the image.

The best solution for this is to go into a group policy “User Config\Administrative Templates\Desktop\Active Desktop\Active Desktop Wallpaper” and set it to a non-valid image file. (Something none existent another words)

This should be all that needs to be done, even if the user changes the image next time they logon it’s goon again.

Removing Windows Wallpaper on 2000 and XP machines?

QuickTime Alternative 3.0.1 MSI Installer

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A new version of Quicktime Alternative is available, version 3.0.1. Here is the new MSI file for deployment. If you want the normal QuickTime Alternative package it can be found at Codec Guide. The previous version was 2.92.

MSI Installer Downloads:

Details on the build process can be found here at my first MSI installer for Real Alternative 1.75, the process for producing a QuickTime Alternative MSI installer is exactly the same as a Real Alternative MSI installer. 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.

Real Alternative 2.0.1 MSI Installer

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A new version of Real Alternative is available, version 2.0.1. 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 2.0.0.

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.

Real Alternative 2.00 MSI Installer

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A new version of Real Alternative is available, version 2.00. 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 1.90.

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.

Watch the Trackbacks for the next version, or subscribe to my RSS Feed.

QuickTime Alternative 2.92 MSI Installer

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A new version of Quicktime Alternative is available, version 2.92. Here is the new MSI file for deployment. If you want the normal QuickTime Alternative package it can be found at Codec Guide. The previous version was 2.90.

MSI Installer Downloads:

Details on the build process can be found here at my first MSI installer for Real Alternative 1.75, the process for producing a QuickTime Alternative MSI installer is exactly the same as a Real Alternative MSI installer. 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.

Watch the Trackbacks for the next version, or subscribe to my RSS Feed.

WiFiFoFum – The best WiFi scanner for Windows Mobile

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First things first, I’ve got to agree that WiFiFoFum is the best from my experience with WiFi scanning apps for Windows Mobile. I tried MiniStumbler but it wouldn’t recognise the WiFi in the Windows smart phone (Palm Treo Pro) i’ve been been given to test. WiFiFoFum saves in all the formats I want, Google Earth (KML), text, Wi-scan, Tom Tom POI, MemoryMap & Netstumbler (ns1) formats, which means I can fit it in with the information I’ve collected very easily. Not to mention it can use the GPS built into the phone which is a big plus for me, no need to carry a notebook with GPS dongle.

You can grab a copy of WiFiFoFum from the Aspecto Software website.

QuickTime Alternative 2.90 MSI Installer

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A new version of Quicktime Alternative is available, version 2.90. Here is the new MSI file for deployment. If you want the normal QuickTime Alternative package it can be found at Codec Guide. The previous version was 2.80.

MSI Installer Downloads:

Details on the build process can be found here at my first MSI installer for Real Alternative 1.75, the process for producing a QuickTime Alternative MSI installer is exactly the same as a Real Alternative MSI installer. 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.

Watch the Trackbacks for the next version, or subscribe to my RSS Feed.

WOT – Web Of Trust

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OK so I got sick of McAfee SiteAdvisor the new layout of their site is horrible and not user friendly, the button in your browser interferes with the aesthetics of the browser. SO now I have replaced it with WOT.

WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It’s easy and it’s free.

The best part about WOT is that it’s community driven and not rapped up in the interests of a company like McAfee.

Free Internet Security - WOT Web of Trust