Computer Storage Solutions

Today, there are so many flash drive viruses, some are a really terror. It makes file transfer from pc-to-pc impossible now due to combination of these viruses. It spreads from office to school to personal computers. But I was just wondering could it be same to external storage devices, or any other device hence they use USB cable to the USB port mostly used by flash drives? Its kinda risky to put all my files in my external storage device, that these viruses could wipe it out.

Here are the most popular flash drive viruses, I don’t know all of its capabilities:

> RECYCLER
>> This virus hides all folders and the first line of sub folders in those folders, yet still accessible.

> Unnamed Virus 1
>> This virus is the most terribly known virus, I hope you understand my explanation. I think it only infects folders. A copied folder from an infected computer to the flash drive is the target of this virus. The copied folder is totally altered, all files and sub folders are changed with unknown names and extensions (special characters and rectangle thingy like ZZZZZZ.ZZZZZZ) with ridiculously large files (up to 4GB, but it doesn’t really matter). The files are no longer usable)

>> Unnamed Virus 2
> Same as above but the altered folders and sub folders still has its original name but files inside it are changed to internet shortcuts and pictures (jpg and gif, it doesn’t have a preview)

>> Unnamed Virus 3
> Every compressed file (zip, rar, etc) are corrupted after you copy them, extracting them will just give you a message that there’s no archive found or its corrupted.

>> Unnamed Virus 4
> All executable files, when you run it, it will run the command prompt, after a few seconds it will close then… nothing.

>> Unnamed Virus 5
> All pictures in the folder and sub folders will no longer have a preview image (there’s no more image even if you open it)

* All Unnamed viruses infects only (as far as I know) copied folders from the infected computer, so when you inject in a different pc, the virus starts to work. Somehow injecting it in the same computer (where you copied them) doesn’t seem to infect the copied folder… I think (and in later days you can inject it to a pc without this unnamed viruses from altering your files)

Can you tell me solutions to clean and vaccinate my computer from this kind of viruses and to make file transfer possible again. Please give me more information about this viruses and how do they work and infect other computers, and do they also do there job in external storage devices or hard drives etc… Thanks for all the help.

These viruses run by using the autorun feature in windows and by autorun.inf files that execute the virus, when you open the usb drive
So for safety, disable autorun on your pc. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967715
Also use a program like autorun eater, this will detect and remove the autorun.inf file, so when you open an infected drive the malware wont run.
Lastly, only one autorun.inf file is allowed on the root of every drive, so create an empty folder on each drive and name it autorun.inf
http://download.cnet.com/Autorun-Eater/3000-2239_4-10752777.html

its relatively new but you do not want it no more. Like me, I want a gaming one instead.mine is
HP Pavilion p6367c Desktop PC
Bundle information
The p6367c-b desktop PC bundle includes:

p6367c Desktop PC, part number AY691AA

2509m 25" LCD monitor with integrated speakers

Hardware
Base processor
Core 2 Quad Q8300 (Y) 2.5 GHz (95W)

* 1333 MHz front side bus
* Socket AM3

Chipset
Intel G43 Express
Motherboard

* Manufacturer: Pegatron
* Motherboard Name: IPIEL-LA3
* HP/Compaq motherboard name: Eureka3-GL8

Power supply

* 300W

Memory
Component Attributes
Memory Installed 8 GB
Maximum allowed 8 GB (4 x 2 GB) (64-bit OS)

4 GB* (4 x 1 GB) (32-bit OS)

*Actual available memory may be less
Speed supported PC3-10600 MB/sec (message as PC3-8500)
Type 240 pin, DDR3
Hard drive

* 1 TB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
* 5400 rpm

SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology drive

Interface: SATA Data buffer memory: 2 MB minimum LightScribe: yes Disc diameter: 120 mm Write and read speeds for supported formats and disc types are shown in this table:

Formats/Disc types Write speeds Read speeds Storage capacity
DVD
DVD-ROM SL NA up to 16x up to 4.7 GB
DVD-ROM DL NA up to 8X up to 8.5 GB
DVD+R SL up to 16x up to 12X up to 4.7 GB
DVD+R DL up to 12x up to 8x up to 8.5 GB
DVD+RW SL up to 8x up to 8x up to 4.7 GB
DVD+RW DL not supported
DVD-R SL up to 16x up to 12x up to 4.7 GB
DVD-R DL up to 12x up to 8x up to 8.5 GB
DVD-RW SL up to 6x up to 8x up to 4.7 GB
DVD-RW DL not supported
DVD-RAM up to 12x up to 12x 4.7 GB
CD
CDROM NA up to 40X up to 700 MB
CDR up to 40X up to 40X up to 700 MB
CDRW up to 32X up to 32X up to 700 MB
CD-DA NA up to 32X up to 700 MB
Video CD NA up to 16X up to 700 MB
Video Graphics
Integrated on motherboard (see motherboard and chipset)
Sound/Audio
High Definition 8-channel audio

ALC 888S chipset

Network (LAN)
Integrated 10/100/1000 Base-T networking interface
Memory card reader

Supports the following cards:
Compact Flash ICompact Flash IIIBM MicrodriveSecure Digital (SD)mini-SDMultiMediaCard (MMC)Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC plus)MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC mobile)Memory StickMemory Stick ProMemory Stick DuoMemory Stick Pro DuoSmartMediaxD Picture Card (xD = extreme digital)

External I/O ports
I/O ports on the front panel
Port type Quantity
15-in-1 (4 slot) One
USB Two
Headphone One
Microphone One
I/O ports on the back panel
Port type Quantity
S/PDIF out (coaxial) One
VGA One
DVI-D One
USB Four
LAN One
Audio (side speaker out, rear speaker out, center/subwoofer-out , line-in, line-out, microphone) One Each
Expansion slots
Slot type Quantity
PCI Express x16 One (One available)
PCI Express x1 Three (Three available)
Drive bays
Bay type Quantity
5.25" Two (One available)
3.5" Three (Two available)
Keyboard and mouse

* HP USB keyboard
* Quebec Keyboard Kit (French Canada only)
* HP USB optical mouse

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Software
NOTE: HP provides basic support for software that comes with the computer. For in-depth feature assistance, refer to the help section in the software or on the software vendor’s Web site.
Software titles that shipped with PCSoftware Category Software Title
Operating System

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

CD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD+RW

MediaSmart DVDWindows DVD Maker CyberLink DVD Suite 6

Entertainment, Music & Games

HP Games HP MediaSmart Software Suite

Productivity

Microsoft Works 9Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 TrialWindows Live Essentials

Security

Norton Internet Security 2010 (60-day security update subscription)Norton Online Backup (30-day trial)

Support

HP Advisor HP Hardware Diagnostic ToolsHP Help & Support CenterHP Support Assistant

Recovery

HP Recovery Manager

Internet Solutions

Microsoft Internet ExplorerISP offers

HP Partner offers (may vary)

Snapfish PictureMover (US only)
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Keep it buy a graphics card and a better processor and it would be a perfect gaming rig

I just got an ‘Enigma’ Intel core 17 computer for my birthday, with:

ASUS P6T WS Revo
Intel Core i7 Extreme 965 3.2GHz x 4 with HyperThreading 6.4GT/s FSB 8MB cache
12GB Triple-channel Corsair Dominator: 6 x 2048MB DDR3 1600MHz
Corsair Storage Solutions 256GB 2.5IN SATA2 Solid State Disk Flash Drive SSD
LG Black BLU-RAY Writer 8X BD-R 16X DVD-R SATA Lightscribe Internal Drive
D-LINK DWA-556 Xtreme N Desktop Adapter 802.11 Draft N B/G 3X3 PCI-E1 Adapter
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition [64-bit]

So are there any cool things that I can download onto my computer like handy anti virus programs, or anti-hack software, or anything entertaining like google sketchpad or other fun things that a 13 year old boy might enjoy?
Thanks, oh and I already have iTunes, a computer game cheat engine and a Reflexive Arcade Hack.

AVG 9 Free Edition
Nero 9
Microsoft Office 2010 or the free alternative - OpenOffice.org
WinRAR 3.93
Adobe Photoshop CS4 or the free alternative - The GIMP
VirtualDub
Adobe Reader 9
DivX Player
VLC Media Player

There are lots of things you can download for free. Seach around on the internet, there’s bound to be something you find interesting. Just make sure once you download something to scan it for viruses. Don’t use Internet Explorer, by using it you have a higher chance of getting a virus so instead use Firefox, Google Chrome or Opera.

And also just out of curiosity, what graphics card do you have?

Hope I helped.

I need an external hard drive to back up my computer’s data, and am looking for one with a capacity around 500 gb. I’d like it to have automatic backup, so that it updates files every time I plug it in. The two I’ve found so far are an HP one and a ClickFree one, both shown below:

http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/computer/categories/storage_solutions/1/accessories/AU811AA%2523ABA

http://www.amazon.com/Clickfree-Automatic-Backup-Portable-External/dp/B001QFFBNO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Are these good prices? Which do you think is better? If you have other recommendations I’d be more than happy to hear them

Thank you so much in advance!

I’d go with the HP. just trust the brand more. As for price not too bad. However, check with Best Buy. You might be able to get the exact same hard drive for less.
Lot of times the company stores charge you full retail price where you can buy it for less at a store like Best Buy.

Hi,

i connect external storage device through USB in my system , in the right side corner it says "Safely Remove Hardware" means usb is recognize by system BUT in "my computer" it is not showing under any drive like e: or f: like that. i search through google and refer many pages but they all end up with no solution, pls. help if someone know exact solution , i have win. XP.

Thanks in advance.
(system restart, plugin/plugout etc. steps already taken.)

Did you turn the hard drive on? Try unplugging the USB and plug it in again. If that doesn’t work, restart your computer with the usb unplugged and then plug it in.

I would like to know how’s the business market prevailing presently. In order to kick-off the business.

Customized desktop computer combined with value added services and its related products. The company offers a one stop solution in selling hardware, software; and other IT related products.

Hardware products include high end products such as customized desktop PC and servers. Other IT peripherals refer to printers, modems, webcam, CRT and LCD monitors, flash memory, portable data storage devices, networking accessories, input devices, UPS, add-on circuit boards and connectivity products.

choose your target clients : individuals or companies ??
for individuals you will need a shop, you can open next to everybody else, for companies you will need an office and a great contact list.
if you open next to everybody else, you will be offering the same and will only pick traffic from that area, if you want people to come to you, find another location where there are no other computer stores, with high traffic of people and open over there.
your prices will have to be competitive and you will have to offer stuff that makes you stand out, dont go looking for top end vey expensive stuff, this disqualifies you from the start

good luck

Hey, I have a whole library of music on my computer that I don’t want clogging up my hard drive. I’ve seen those little USB drive things for sale (anywhere from 256 mb up to 1 gb or 2 gb), and I was wondering, could I fit my music on one of these and still be able to access it later? I’m a novice computer user so I have no clue what the best solution would be for me. I don’t want to delete my music or just burn it all to cds, so I was hoping this might be a good alternative. What do you think? Oh, and do I need a specific brand or anything to work with my computer? I have an HP a1110n computer (a desktop with a flat panel monitor). Does that information matter when going to buy one of these storages drives? Thanks.
Okay, so if I save my music to dvd, can I delete them from my computer? Or should I get an external hard drive, load them to that, save them to dvd, and then delete them? Just trying to figure out what to do first. Thanks.

Doesn’t matter what kind of computer you have. Just buy a USB-drive (2 GB should be okay), and plug it in to a USB port. If it does not automatically open, go to "My computer" and look for the drive, click it, then select all of your music files, and drag them into it. Then wait for them to transfer, and delete them off your computer. Or you can buy an external hard drive (like I did) and do that. That was you have more storage.

Here is my problem. I have laptop that I roam with, home, travel etc. I have an office with a dedicated internet connection and my work computer.

I need a drive that I can plug in to my network so I can connect via the office or anywhere remote and have 1 place for my data.

Any suggestions on hardware? Thanks!

GDocs
MS Office Workspace Live

7-Outlet surge suppressor
Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse
Logitech Bluetooth diNovo Media Desktop
2-Year Limited Warranty
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
Dual Cold Cathode Light 12 Inch Blue
NZXT Sentry LX High Performance Aluminum Fan Controller Black W/ LCD Dual 5.25
Maximum number of quiet fans
Zalman GT1000 Z-Machine Mid-tower Aluminum Windowed Titanium
Corsair HX1000 1000W modular Active PFC
Hauppauge HD-PVR High Definition Video Recorder USB H.264 MPEG4 Component Up to 1080I W/ IR Blaster
Internal Data/Fax Modem V.92 PCI
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium FATAL1TY Champion PCI-E 7.1
D-LINK DWA-556 Xtreme N Desktop Adapter 802.11 Draft N B/G 3X3 PCI-E1 Adapter
Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter PCI-E
Internal 8-in-1 Card Reader
LG Black BLU-RAY Writer 8X BD-R 16X DVD-R SATA Lightscribe Internal Drive
Western Digital Caviar Black 2000GB 32MB 7200RPM SATA2 Dual-processor
Corsair Storage Solutions 256GB 2.5IN SATA2 Solid State Disk Flash Drive SSD
Western Digital Caviar Black 2000GB 32MB 7200RPM SATA2 Dual-processor
Corsair Storage Solutions 256GB 2.5IN SATA2 Solid State Disk Flash Drive SSD
Dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 1792MB in Quad-SLI
12GB Triple-channel Corsair Dominator: 6 x 2048MB DDR3 1600MHz
Stage 4 Air Cooling: Enthusiast-grade vertical heatsink with 120mm fan Ultimate air cooling
Intel Core i7 Extreme 965 3.2GHz x 4 with HyperThreading 6.4GT/s FSB 8MB cache overclocked to 3.84GHz
ASUS Rampage II Extreme ATX LGA1366 X58 DDR3 3PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 PCI CrossFire SLI

the gtx295 suck, a 5970 is 2x as good as they are. don’t get an alienware, so not worth it and way overpriced, building is cheaper, faster, and higher quality. overclock.net

I want to back up my computer photos and music and documents on something in case my hard drive should crash or I have some other problem. My photos and music total about 18 gb. I was thinking of an sd disk, but I am told that is not good for long-term storage. I have used CDs, but they don’t hold that much. Should I go for a complete hard drive backup device? I am not sure how to use a hard drive backup device, or how easy it would be to retrieve individual files from that. Please tell me your opinions. Thank you.

You could use a trustable online service, like Carbonite, Mozy and Acronis. What I am now using is Acronis, it safeguards my important data with 250 GB online backup, it’s the reliable service for years. You could have a free trial before backup important files there.

https://store.acronis.com/325/cookie?affiliate=9433&product=59760&redirectto=http%3a%2f%2fwww.acronis.com%2fhomecomputing%2fproducts%2fonline-backup%2f