Archive for the ‘Computer’ Category

How to fix dfsvc.exe error on PLDT Watchpad

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Unfortunately, pc computers are not reliable as it can be. Just yesterday, I encountered a problem while opening my PLDT Watchpad player on my Windows XP, it says something like "dfsvc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close". I thought this was just a simple problem that CTRL+ALT+DEL can handle, but not. So what I did is google the problem and found some information about it from Processlist.com

dfsvc.exe (dfsvc.exe) is an executable from the software Microsoft® .NET Framework version 2.0.42 by Microsoft Corporation. dfsvc.exe version 2.0.42 has a file size of 4,608 bytes, and is most commonly found under the directory "v2.0.40607" with a creation date of July 8, 2004. This is not a known spyware, adware, or trojan executable.

I also read that the causes of the problem is due to corrupt registry, so I scan my pc with CCleaner and paid RegistryBooster for $29.95 but to no avail. I also tried to restore my backup but the same error is still occur. I've been searching for solution for more than 3 hours and finally found a forum where they suggested to reinstall the Service Pack 1.

I updated the Service Pack and the problem was solved. That's it, I can now watch the pacquiao clottey live stream on PLDT watchpad for FREE. It will be on March 13 of this year, beginning at 9 P.M. EST/6 P.M. PST.

p.s using RegistryBooster can really boost your pc performance! It's a nice peace of software to fix your registry error.

“Koobface” Virus Attacks Facebook

Monday, December 8th, 2008

A virus identified as “Koobface” is using Facebook and its messaging system to infect users’ PCs and obtain their credit card information. “Koobface” main target are the 120 million users of this social networking site. This is by the far the most recent attack of hackers online. They are generally keeping an eye on users of social networking sites.

Barry Schnitt, Facebook spokesperson had already responded regarding the issue. He said that there had been a lot of viruses that attempted to use Facebook to disseminate themselves. However he made it a point that only a very small portion of the whole Facebook population had been directly affected.

Furthermore, Craig Schmugar, McAffe’s researcher added that the virus is still actively infecting PCs together with email threats.

How does “Koobface” work? If your PC has been infected with the virus, it sends notes to your friends and families who also have a Facebook account. The message is headed with an inviting title: “You look just awesome in this new movie.” Of course your friend or family would be tempted to open the message. They will then be redirected to a website which features a free system update download of Adobe’s Flash Player. (more...)

Unable to connect to any antivirus site

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Just yesterday my computer got infected by nasty virus/spyware, the virus hijack my browser when going to any AV site or known support forum. The virus is preventing me to access those site and instead it redirected me to my localhost/127.0.0.1 . I am using windows XP Pro and was using AVG Free.

I tried to scan using AVG but it does not find anything either. I noticed that the virus definition was not updated, and keep failing to update. The virus is preventing me to access the updates, so what I did is used web proxy to visit the AVG site and luckily I got in and download the updates manually. I scan again and still no virus was found.

So then I went and tried all other free antivirus softwares out there: BitDefender, Avira Antivir, Spybot, and still no luck to find any virus/spyware.

I also tried to checked my HOSTS file and it looked normal. I keep on looking/searching on the net until I found the solution on a cnet forum.
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