Browser redirections and Adfoc.us virus removal

I received a computer that was opening ads after loading webpages. The browsers (Chrome and IE) were redirecting to adfoc.us page. The computer was recently reinstalled with Windows 7 and had Microsoft Security Essentials installed. The owner was for a few days in Italy and returned home (in Romania) with this problem.

The strange thing is that his phone (Android OS) is having redirects to adfoc.us both in Italy and Romania.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X200s Bios update failed solution

I have a Lenovo ThinkPad X200s that has received a SSD instead of it’s 250GB HDD.
After reinstalling Windows 7 PRO x64, the integrated camera was not detected by Skype or Yahoo Messenger.
After checking BIOS settings and verifing that the camera is enabled i decided to update the BIOS.

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Enable Update tab in JAVA 7 Control Panel

To enable Java 7 Update tab in Java Control Panel go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\ and create a shortcut to javacpl.exe on the Desktop.

Edit the shortcut, and add to target : -tab update
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Firmware upgrade for HP Smart Array P420 FBWC 1Gb 2-ports Int SAS Controller

Because HP is now requesting money for some of their software and updates, i had to use a live Ubuntu 14.04 x64 disc in order to upgrade the firmware for HP P420 SAS Controller. I needed to try this update because on my HP ML310e Gen8 v2 servers (i have two), the controller is not initalised at cold boot. The problem is described here.
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Corsair LS 240 tests and firmware upgrade

I’ve noticed that my Lenovo E440 laptop was slow.

Specs :

  • CPU :  Intel Core i7-4702MQ (2.2 GHz, 1600MHz, 6MB)
  • GPU : nVidia GeForce GT 740M 2GB DDR3
  • RAM : 8GB DDR3 1600MHz (2*4GB)
  • HDD : Corsair LS 240GB SSD SATA3
  • WLAN : Intel 7260 b/g/n
  • OS : Windows 8.1 PRO x64

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Huawei HG655b router firmware 25

Firmware for Huawei HG655b routers. Usually the stock firmware is v18.

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NVR Planet IVS-100 software and firmware

If you hava an old Planet IVS-100 NVR and need info or software for it, keep on reading.

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