Utility for prevention, detection and recovery of damaged files with emphasis on error detection. For CDs, DVDs, disk drives, floppy disks, ZIP drives, USB keys… Get it [here]

Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Dapper Drake) Flight 7

Publisher’s Description:
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should “Just Work”, TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD. Get it [here]

From Paul: A simple and secure way to hide your serial numbers, passwords, phone numbers and everyday notes in a safe place. Get it [here]

(50 minutes)

Show #64 Notes

Show Links –

• Pearl Jam Sessions at AOL
• K-Lite Codec Pack
• VLC Media Player
• KeyNote
• WordWeb
• CDex
• Creative Zen Micro
• Mark’s Custom Headset
• Diskeeper
• TweakUI

Independent Music –

• Syd – The Bottom

Questions –

• Recommend consulting sites or books?
• Utility to repair external portable device drive?
• Skype on Ubuntu: After a call hangup he gets a call failed?
• Email me at mike@miketechshow.com
• Voice mail: (240) 949-2450

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From David: You can create an an image of an existing Windows XP installation into VMWare by using VMWare’s P2V Assistant, (Physical to Virtual). Go [here]

From Richard: Insert the XP CD and boot from it. When the setup starts type R for the recovery console then it will ask you to logon to your windows partition. When logged in you can type FIXMBR press [ENTER] and confirm with Y. This will re write the MBR. Reboot and thats it.

Submitted by Tom. System Mechanic is free after rebates, through Saturday at CompUSA. Check it out [here]

ePtompter automatically and simultaneously checks and retrieves your email messages from up to sixteen password protected email accounts AND lets you read, delete and respond to any of your messages with a simple click on the account of your choice – without ever having to launch your email program or go to your webmail’s site. Get it [here]

(55 minutes)

Show #63 notes:

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Show Links –

• SyncBack
• Symantec Backup Exec
• Iomega External HD & Backup Software
• VMware
• Microsoft Virtual Server
• Active Partition Recovery
• Karen’s Replicator
• MZL & Novatech TrafficStatistic
• Remove Windows pop up bubbles
• 1. Start Regedit
• 2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft
• \Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\
• 3. Create a DWORD value of EnableBalloonTips
• 4. Give it a value of 0
• The Font Thing
• AutoHotkey
• FireFox Extentsion Backup Extension
• DynDNS
• Windows Reinstall Checklist
• Stardock Multiplicity
• Synergy
• MaxiVista
• CustomizeGoogle
• In the Trenches Podcast
• Security Now Podcasts on VPN – 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19
• U3
• U3 – Techpodcast Contest

Questions –

• Can you generate a VMware profile of a PC?
• What MP3 player do you use to listen to podcasts?
• What is the best method to repair an MBR?
• Email me at mike@miketechshow.com
• Voice mail: (240) 949-2450

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