Category Archives: IT Security

Windows Server 2008 R2 ADDS – Remember to Open Firewall–TCP5722 and…

Was troubleshooting recent issue on AD Replication. What we found out is that we actually need to open up the following port on our firewall appliance. TCP-UDP 135 and TCP 5722 Note: TCP 5722 is needed for Windows Server 2008 … Continue reading

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System Hang when combine usage of AVG, Broadband-On-Mobile (BOM) and Windows 7

Ever encounter your whole system hang (Freeze) when you are using Broadband-On-Mobile (BOM) on Windows 7 that is installed with AVG? Initially, I was thinking if its my system problem as my laptop is about 4yrs old. However, after I … Continue reading

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Do not press F1 when Prompt when Surfing Internet on Internet Explore on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000

Dear all… One of guys shared this news with me just now and I think its good for me to share it out on this forum too. Read the following link as there is a trojan that is exploiting the … Continue reading

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A new zero-day bug has hit Windows 7??

Read about this from the Internet and the more I read about it, the more I worry. Therefore, I think its good to share with you all. Best Article I came across on this topic is from PC World – … Continue reading

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How Strong is your Password?

Ever wonder how strong is your password? Well, Microsoft has a website for you to check   The link is as follow – http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/checker.mspx   Website look something like below~ 🙂     A strong password is always recommended as … Continue reading

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