Entries by brmorris

[SOLUTION] Windows Update and BITS services missing

You get: “Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer.” on Windows 7 when checking for updates. In my case, this happened on two computers that both were infected with the ZeroAccess trojan. The reason this message appears is that the malware deleted […]

2012 Toyota Camry roof clunking

In my new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE (here is the first report I’ve seen from a 2013 Camry owner), there is a terrible clunking, clicking or popping noise coming from the roof around the sunroof, particularly when going over bumps or turns, particularly when the car torques. (This is in addition to many loud […]

[ALERT] THE CREDIT UNION CENTER ALERT text message

I just got a text in Pittsburgh: “THE CREDIT UNION CENTER ALERT: Your CARD has been DEACTIVATED. Please call 724-922-1039.” The sender was 724-496-6087. Please just don’t fall for it — it’s fraud plain and simple.   Here is one of the warning I found quickly: https://www.fortcommunity.com/ed/alerts.htm

[SOLUTION] Your certificate is invalid for the selected group – Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client

For a company that I work with, two users called me with the same error when trying to connect to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client: “Your certificate is invalid for the selected group”.  If you look in Internet Explorer’s certificates, the user’s digital certificate had disappeared (was missing). [If the certificate is still listed, check […]