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Wave Embassy Security : Remove all users / enrolled fingerprints

Contributed by seamonkey420 on September 15, 2007 under Windows security

This recipe explains how to remove and delete all enrolled users and fingerprints in Wave’s Embassy Security Suite. This is very handy if you, like me, had enrolled fingerprints/users but then did a clean install of an OS without deleting the enrolled fingerprints/users. Usually you will get an error saying that the fingerprint is already enrolled but none show in the security center.

XP Pro: Howto Enable/Disable the Security Tab via a JScript

Contributed by Helgman on December 19, 2006 under Windows security

I always find myself without the “security tab” (in regards to who as access to specific files or folders) whenever I make a clean install of Windows XP Pro.

Here we go …

How To Prevent Windows XP Users From Writing To USB Drives

Contributed by shamanstears on August 2, 2006 under Windows security

USB drives are extremely handy tools, but in some instances it might not be a good idea to allow users to write onto these devices from their PCs. This is especially true when working with highly confidential data or intellectual property at work. Users of Windows XP with service pack 2 installed can disable writing to USB devices.

Howto Install Daemon Tools without Spyware/Adware

Contributed by MickeyMouse on April 29, 2006 under Windows spyware

The latest version of daemon tools contains evil. Here’s how to install this nice program without the spyware.

How to Remove the Sony Rootkit XCP Uninstaller

Contributed by AlexTheBeast on November 29, 2005 under Windows spyware

The sony rootkit opens up a huge security problem on your system. However, sony’s rootkit uninstaller installs software that can open up your system to security exploits as well! Here is how to remove the uninstaller.

AIM Virus/Trojan: How to Remove lockx.exe Rootkit

Contributed by MickeyMouse on October 31, 2005 under Windows spyware

The new AIM virus/trojan installs the lockx.exe rootkit. Here is how to uninstall it.

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware: Critical Error 101

Contributed by davak on January 27, 2005 under Windows spyware

As the use of Microsoft’s new beta antispyware increases, many users are reporting this error. Here are some hints for working around this error.

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware: Expires July 2005 Message

Contributed by AlexTheBeast on under Windows spyware

Non-English systems commonly report this error.