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How to install and use a “Spybot Search & Destory” tool.

Why is this tool required? Spyware undetectable by a single security software is beginning to be reported.  This tool has very simple function for preventing a spyware.  And it has high compatibility with a security software. The signal to write this article  is that I received a request  for cleaning up “Babylon” spyware. The infected PC has already installed the security software called “ESET Smart Security 4.2” with latest virus definition, but it was infected.  For cleaning up “Babylon” spyware and doing preventive measures, the tool contributed. About  this spyware, I will write other article. This time, I woud like to explain how to install and use the tool. Compatibility...Read More

Microsoft Office 2011 (14.2.2) / 2008 (12.3.3) for Mac Released

Users. It was released on May 8, 2012.This version includes  the serious security vulnerabilities. Please update latest version if you use Microsoft Office 2011. [How to update] There are two approaches. Click “Check for Updates” in the “Help” menu after one of Word/Excel/PowerPoint is started up.  * In case of using company or university network, the update may sometimes be failure because of using closed network with proxy system. If you cannot update it, please use “No.2” method. Download Standalone updater and install it. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac 14.2.2 * Requirement  14.1.0 (Service Pack 1) before install latest version. Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.3.3 * Requirement  12.2.0 (Service Pack 2) before install...Read More

How to automatically update Dropbox client software for Mac

* Now,  I don’t still know the way for  Windows. In case of a Cloud software like Dropbox, the security precaution is very important issue. Because frequent update is required in order for these software to prevent from various security vulnerabilities. Of course, many software equipped an automatic-updating function, but there is not the function in the Dropbox yet. I’m Macintosh user, and I recently began to use some Cloud software like Dropbox for utilizing a data sharing (Mainly, a data sharing among my PCs) and for a technical support. The Dropbox is very convenience, but the  security precaution is very inconvenience. As result of my search,  I could find...Read More

Microsoft Office 2011 (14.2.1) for Mac Released

Users. This version includes  the serious security vulnerabilities. Please update latest version if you use Microsoft Office 2011. [How to update] There are two approaches. Click “Check for Updates” in the “Help” menu after one of Word/Excel/PowerPoint is started up.  * In case of using company or university network, the update may sometimes be failure because of using closed network with proxy system. If you cannot update it, please use “No.2” method. Download Standalone updater and install it. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac 14.2.1 * Requirement  14.1.0 (Service Pack 1) before install latest version. Please see the following HP about version history. 27th April, 2012  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

Firefox 12 / Thunderbird 12 Released

Firefox 12 and Thunderbird 12 were released on April 24, 2012. About the detail information, please check the release note. In this version, I’d like to introduce the special feature that Firefox Java plug-in including  security vulnerabilities was forcibly disabled. This is very good news for the efficient countermeasure. New Features (Firefox,Windows) Hide the update confirmation message (UAC)  when Firefox is updated. (Firefox) Added a page numbering in the source of a web page (Firefox) Improvement of a page search system (Firefox) Improvement  for a web developer (Thunderbird) Improvement of a global search system Fixes of security vulnerabilities Release Note Firefox 12 Release Note Thunderbird 12 Release Note 26th April, 2012...Read More

Microsoft Office 2011 (14.2.0: SP2) for Mac Released

Users. The aim of this major update version called “Service Pack 2 (SP2) is for improving various functions and fixing various issues.  Please update latest version if you use Microsoft Office 2011. [How to update] There are two approaches. Click “Check for Updates” in the “Help” menu after one of Word/Excel/PowerPoint is started up.  * In case of using company or university network, the update may sometimes be failure because of using closed network with proxy system. If you cannot update it, please use “No.2” method. Download Standalone updater and install it. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac 14.2.0 * Requirement  14.1.0 (Service Pack 1) before install latest version. Please see the following HP...Read More

Thunderbird 11.0.1 Released

Thunderbird 11.0.1 was released on March 28, 2012. About the detail information, please check the release note.  New Features (Thunderbird) Fixed the issue that may cause hangs when an message is handling on IMAP. (Thunderbird) Fixed the issue that may cause strange filter changes  when a folder is moved to other folder. Release Note Thunderbird 11.0.1 Release Note 1 April, 2012  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.  

Firefox 11 / Thunderbird 11 Released

Firefox 11 and Thunderbird 11 were released on March 14, 2012 (Japanese time). About the detail information, please check the release note. In this version, I’d like to introduce the special feature for “Add-ons synchronization within Firefox Sync”. New Features (Thunderbird) Renewal of User Interface (Tab function moves above the main menu) (Firefox) Added “Add-ons synchronization function within Firefox Sync”. (Firefox) Added “Import” function from Google Chrome. Fixed some security vulnerabilities. Release Note Firefox 11 Release Note Thunderbird 11 Release Note 15 March, 2012  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

(Resolved) Lifecycle Issue of Windows Vista for Home Users

Users. Did you know that the support of Windows Vista for home use will be finished on April 10, 2012? After the support period is finished, Microsoft won’t support any troubles and security vulnerabilities. This was very serious issue, but Microsoft co. decided to postpone the support period in January, 2012. * About edition, please check “System” in the control panel.  Support Period for Windows Home Use Edition (Change on March 8, 2012) Support Period for Windows Corporate Edition Period of Microsoft products is for 10 years  5 years. In case of corporate edition, the support will be postponed 5 years. (Total support is for 10 years) To postpone the...Read More

Firefox 10.0.2 and Thunderbird 10.0.2 Released

Version 10.0.2  was released on February 18, 2012. 。Please see the release note about the detail information. Fix of one security vulnerability Release Notes Firefox 10.0.1 Release Note Thunderbird 10.0.1 Release Note   19 February, 2012:  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.