Beware of Windows 7 Transformation Pack for Windows XP
Posted By Keith Dsouza On February 19, 2009 @ 2:28 pm In Online Security | 5 Comments
The latest news doing round of most part of the technology blogosphere is the availability of Windows 7 [1] Transformation pack for Windows XP.
However while trying to review the product, I came across a virus alert that may be a potential threat to your system, the Windows 7 [2] Transformation Pack for Windows XP contains a virus. The threat may be a false alarm, but its safer to not use the software till the author fixes the problem with it.
Please beware of the available links for downloading the said software, in-fact do not download it at all, till all the concerns are addressed, hopefully other blog publishers would be more responsible and check the downloads they are offering.
If you are looking to transform your Windows XP to look like Windows 7 [2], you can take a look at few of the alternatives below.
- Transform Windows XP To Look Like Windows 7 [3]
- Transform Windows XP to look like Windows Seven aka Windows Vienna [4]
- Transform Your Windows XP with Vista Transformation Pack 8 [5]
Also don’t forget to read why we stress on having good tools to thwart virus and other security threats.
- Online Security Tips – How do you keep your computer secure and safe? [6]
- Protect Yourself from Internet Threats [Detailed Instructions] [7]
Cheers Techie Buzz Team
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[1] Windows 7: http://techie-buzz.com/tag/windows-7
[2] Windows 7: http://goo.gl/EDxy
[3] Transform Windows XP To Look Like Windows 7: http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/transform-windows-xp-to-look-like-windows-7.html
[4] Transform Windows XP to look like Windows Seven aka Windows Vienna: http://techie-buzz.com/tips-and-tricks/transform-windows-xp-to-look-like-windows-seven-aka-windows-vienna.html
[5] Transform Your Windows XP with Vista Transformation Pack 8: http://techie-buzz.com/how-to/transform-your-windows-xp-with-vista-transformation-pack-8.html
[6] Online Security Tips – How do you keep your computer secure and safe?: http://techie-buzz.com/tips-and-tricks/tips-to-keep-your-computer-secure-and-safe.html
[7] Protect Yourself from Internet Threats [Detailed Instructions]: http://techie-buzz.com/tips-and-tricks/protect-yourself-from-internet-threats-detailed-instructions.html
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