vinetlink.exe
Hi
What is your experience with this progrma. Why does it
what to acess the net when new apps are used? what infor
does it communicate?
Thanks Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36445
Virus warning
I received the following message today. Does anyone know
if it's a con?
Dear all,
I have just been advised that a virus has been passed on
to me. My address book WAS infected. Since you are in my
address book, there is a good chance you will find it in
your computer too. The virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) is not
detected by Norton or McAfee and got past my anti-virus
screens. The virus, I am told, sits in the computer
quietly for 14 days before damaging the system. It is sent
automatically by the address book, whether or not you
actually sent an e-mail to those on it. Here's how to
check for the virus and how to get rid of it.
YOU MUST DO THIS.
1. Go to start, Find or search option.
2. In the file folder option, type the name jdbgmgr.exe
3. Besure you search your C: drive and all subfolders and
any other drivesyou may have.
4. Click "find now" or "search".
5. The Virus has a Teddy Bear icon with the name
jdbgmgr.exe
DO NOT OPEN IT!
6. Go to Edit (on the menu bar) and choose "select all" to
highlight the filewithout opening it.
7. Now go to File (on the menu bar) and select delete. It
will then go tothe Recycle Bin.
8. IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS YOU MUST CONTACT ALL THE PEOPLE
IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK, SO THEY CAN ERADICATE IT IN THEIR
OWN ADDRESS BOOKS.
To Do This:
a) Open a new e-mail message
b) Click the icon of the address book next to the "TO"
c) Highlight every name and add to "BCC" (which means
blind copy)
d) Copy this message and paste to e-mail Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36442
Securing folders
Does anyone know of a way to password protect a folder in
windows xp? I'd like to know why microsoft doesnt include
this as a standard feature as I'm sure lots of people
would like to do it. Is there any way other than using a
3rd party prg? And if nnot, does anyone know of a free
program that does this? I already paid enough for my OS,
dont wanna pay more to secure it!
Thanks. Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36437
How to reset computer to a previous date
I have a problem. I deleted important downloaded files and
I need to know if there is anyway I can reset my computer
to the way it was a day or two ago. I believe I can
because my computer wiz friend (who happens to be out of
town right now) mentioned doing that before when he lost
certain downloaded files. If anyone can help I'd
appreciate it.
Thanx. Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36435
MS03-040 and LAN file copy speed
Hi all;
We have several Win 2000 machines and 1 XP machine here. All patched
to the MS03-040 on Oct. 3. Since thew patch was applied, the XP
machine *only* (Win 2000 OK) shows a severe slowdown in copying files
to any other machine on the network.
Have checked other "usual suspects* such as NIC card seating, cables,
etc. and all seem normal. Also, communication to and from the internet
via web and to and from an FTP server for website work as normal, no
decrease in speed.
This LAN has a hardware firewall in place, and all AV is updated
daily. Spybot is used daily, as is Ad-Aware.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36406
IE6 favorites DISAPPEARS!
Win2000 sp4 fully patched. No viruses.
My IE6 favorites has disappeared.
I usually work as a Power User account, but occasionally work as
administrator.
Today, I was using IE as administrator, and in fact I "Run As" IE as
my Power User account but logged in as admin. Then when I logged back in
as Power User, my Favorites were gone (except for an empty Links folder).
I think this might be a DACL which was set as administrator, preventing me
from seeing my Favorites as a PowerUser.
Where is the Favorites folder for various IE user accounts?
Any other ideas about what might have happened?
Thanks,
- Mitch Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36388
Someone is messing with me
Someone came over my house and loaded something into my
computer. Every time I log into the net on particular
programs, my computer get shot down.
Can you help me with that.
Thank you. Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36381
how to close open ports?
Is there a way to close open ports in Windows OS ? I know
that firewall does this but I recently downloaded Anti
Trojan Scan program and I happen to have many open ports
which I don't even know what they are for until I checked
them out at iana.org website. If only the Service panel
from the Administrator Tool tells you what service uses
which port it would be easy to shut these service down.
But is there a way to close open ports anyway? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36373
Lots of spam after taking Microsoft Survey
Last month I searched the Microsoft Knowledgebase for
information. After concluding my search a new IE window
pops up and asks me to take a survey about my search
experience. At the end of the survey I am asked if I want
to join a Microsoft Research group to take more surveys
and I sign up for it.
I haven't received any surveys to take yet, but three days
after that I started receiving bogus emails with weird
email return addresses and links to programs that claim to
be security patches. The email kinda looks legit except
that it doesn't use the Microsoft logo, just an italic,
Arial font. The language and design is very "Microsoft-
ish" but the return addresses and design are very suspect.
Also, Microsoft says they don't email programs or patches,
just links to their support site. I'm sure it's bogus but
what can I do? Why did all this happen after signing up
with a Microsoft Servey service? Or does Microsoft not do
that? The survey site is listed on their Premiere Vendors
list.
My big problem now is that I now get up to 10 of these
bogus emails per day. It's on a web-based email address
from Netscape, meaning complete email headers aren't
there. Any suggestions on how to get rid of the junk?
Microsoft - are you listening and can you help? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36372
outllook web access
When accessing my work e-mail from home using outlook web access i can open
my e-mails but not reply to any of them. I am running norton secuirty 2004
as a firewall. Can anyone help me configure the aformentioned firewall so i
can reply to my work e-mails? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36366
How to delete xtra passport accounts?
I've inadvertently made a few xtra passport accounts and in
the interests of my personal security I'd like to only have
one account. I've found any number of ways to edit, change,
alter, etc. but none to delete or get rid of an account.
Are these till death do us part??
Thanks for any help on this.
Reg Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36362
Possible Infection/Hacker
I get about 20 emails a day from diff addresses, but the
same culprit, saying failure to deliver to recipient, the
recipients change and they are just jumbled up letters as
a name. There is no attachment, but when 1 of them opens
it opens my media player and locks my system down. I have
to open it in order to delete it. A bad flaw in my email
service provider. I have tried to block it repeatedly but
he always gets around it. Also, there was an instance when
I was at a site, my site page refreshed on it's own and it
came up with bogus ads that were different, wanting me to
click on it to get new MSN Messenger updates. I know these
were bogus because 1 ad looked like it was pasted over the
original ad, as in showing 1 ad showing over and partially
obscuring a bigger ad. I refreshed and the original page
with the original ads appeared and those bogus ads were
gone. I have scanned with the latest Norton Antivirus. I
have a firewall and have scanned all ports which were
closed. I scanned with SpyBot when this first started and
it removed some unknown text from my registry. They all
say my system is clean. I have done all I know to do. Any
suggestions on what could be happening and what I can do
about it? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36351
October 2003 Cumulative Patch
With my DELL Inspiron 8200 running Windows XP Home, I am
using "Automatic Windows Update". As you well know there
has been quite a bit of update activity lately. Today,
however, I received an E-mail urging me to obtain the
latest "October 2003 Cumulative Patch." The content of
this E-mail is copied below:
"MS Partner
this is the latest version of security update, the "October
2003, Cumulative Patch" update which fixes all known
security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS
Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three new
vulnerabilities. Install now to protect your computer from
these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could
allow an malicious user to run executable on your computer.
This update includes the functionality of all previously
released patches.
System requirements Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP
This update applies to MS Internet Explorer, version 4.01
and later
MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later
MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later
Recommendation Customers should install the patch at the
earliest opportunity.
How to install Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed
dialog box.
How to use You don't need to do anything after installing
this item.
Microsoft Product Support Services and Knowledge Base
articles can be found on the Microsoft Technical Support
web site. For security-related information about Microsoft
products, please visit the Microsoft Security Advisor web
site, or Contact Us.
Thank you for using Microsoft products.
Please do not reply to this message. It was sent from an
unmonitored e-mail address and we are unable to respond to
any replies.
The names of the actual companies and products mentioned
herein are the trademarks of their respective owners."
How can I be assured that this E-mail is from MicroSoft?
Why should I install this new patch if I have been
installing "Automatic Updates"? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36349
spyware
apperrently i have spyware installed in my computer.
Received this note from
enigmasoftwaregroup.com/images/spyware.gif
Question is this legit? will it cost?If not legit where
can I download such program that is microsoft approved and
possible free?
thanks bernie Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36340
BE ALERTED.
I received 4 pieces of "Microsoft" e-mail this morning. Do
not open the e-mail attachments or you will infect your
computer with a virus/worm. These e-mails are not from
Microsoft... they are bogus nasties. Delete them, pronto.
If you have not done so, run(do not walk), to Microsoft's
offifial web site and download the latest security
updates. Then, conduct a search within this Newsgroup for
additional help. It is free. Adios.
melvin Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36339
opening att.
can you help? i am new at the computer world. i build
things. however i am trying to open an attachment and
can't. it says that oe has removed access to the following
unsafe mail att. any sugg. Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36331
password manager
Is there a way to backup my passwords in password manager
so if I reload windows ( win 98 se )I don't lose all my
information. Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36327
security update 823559 windows me
everytime i try to install this security update it fails,
any ideas would be helpfull. i am using windows me.
thank you,
john
ps the update dowloads fine, it just wont install. Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36325
Microsoft security downloads screwed up scanner program
I went to the microsoft download center and downloaded
several suggested security downloads to my windows 98
system. As soon as I did that, my scanner program stopped
working. It comes up with the notice that something else
is accessing the scanner. Try as I might, I cannot
pinpoint what that is. I have a Gateway system and used go-
back to revert the drive to a previous state, and it still
will not work. Does anybody have any suggestions?
I got a new USB chord, still doesn't work. It will,
however, scan when I go into windows, system and double
click on hpsjvxd.exe and stimon.exe.
Is there any way to turn them back on and have them stay
on?
My scanner is an HP Scanjet 4100C. I have Windows 98.
Thanks
John M. Tracy Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36322
Explorer.exe crashes when a htm file is clicked or pointed - HELP
Hi
I use windows 2000 (spk3) when ever I point to a .htm file in windows
explorer I get a error message saying
"The instruction at 0x70dccf23" referenced memory at "0x00000000" .
The memory could not be read"
and my system restarts . This does not happen when the file is in the
desktop.
I connect to internet using my system.Please help
Thanks in advance
Sudar Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36298
email security updates from microsoft and W32.Swen.A@mm virus
I have been gettng these security updates by email from
supposedly from microsoft, however, someone told me not to
do any thing with them but delete them. Miscrosoft does
not send sp's by email do they? I thought it was only
through the windows update function. In any case is there
a way to prvent these types of emails from jamming up my
inbox?
Also my NAV has been consistently picking up the virus
W32.Swen.A@mm. I have been quarantining it and then
deleting the contents of the quarantine folder, since
Symantec already is aware of the virus.
Can any one offer any advice?
Thank you Chris McAllister Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36293
firewall questions
Hi I just installed a firewall on my computer. At the
summary in the first hour or so I've had 200 events! Two
at random were both recommended that I report them to the
firewall log. But at that rate I'm going to be reporting
thousands of events per day! Is this a normal amount?
Also, I'm very ignorant - should I worry about allowing
access to any of them? I mean, they're not friendly emails
or something at times are they? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36292
browser security qs
hi all,
i dont know 1st of all whether this is the proper group to put this qs, but
still since the qs is of security i am still asking the qs...
While surfing , using any browser, many times it pops a Qs, especially
during leaving login screens , "do you want to send this information
unencryted form, YES/NO "....The Qs. is something of this sort and if one
says no, then the page is not changed and you stuck up there itself...One
has say Yes in order to change the screen...
My Questions are :
1.What exactly is the meaning of this Qs?[does it mean, can somebody else
watch/leakout the info]
2.How can one send the information encrypted from within the browser?
3.If i dont send the information encryted , what risk am i facing ?
4.It is said Spammers use some softwares to cull out email address from the
web and do their work... By sending such unencrypted info , is one inviting
more spam.
5.Lastly any free softwares which can integrate with browsers and send info
encrypted.
Regards
timtom Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36274
Safegurds against dangerous websites??
I understand that some malicious websites can give you
viruses, worms and other bugs by just visiting them!! Is
this true? Has anyone had this experience? If its true,
is there any software which can prevent this? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36268
What Everyone Should Know
The Best Kept Secrets of Backdoors, Cracking, Firewalls, Hacking,
Proxies, The Internet, Trojan Horses, Virtual Private Networks, Virus,
Windows and different types of Servers can be found at:
http://www.geocities.com/secure2003flop
Tracker Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36258
MS03-040 and possible LAN file transfer slowdown?
Hi all;
We have several Win 2000 machines and 1 XP machine here. All patched
to the MS03-040 on Oct. 3. Since thew patch was applied, the XP
machine *only* (Win 2000 OK) shows a severe slowdown in copying files
to any other machine on the network.
Have checked other "usual suspects* such as NIC card seating, cables,
etc. and all seem normal. Also, communication to and from the internet
via web and to and from an FTP server for website work as normal, no
decrease in speed.
This LAN has a hardware firewall in place, and all AV is updated
daily. Spybot is used daily, as is Ad-Aware.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36257
Security Warning
When sending or replyig to a message in Outlook Express,
the following warning pops up.
"You do not have a digital ID. If you send this message
it will be sent properly but you will not be able to read
it in your sent items folder. Do you wish to send anway?"
I answer, "yes", then it comes up with another option
which says basically the same thing and adds option to
send unencrypted which I choose.
Pacifier and HP say it's not their problem. Believe it is
problem with Outlook Express - some checkmarked thing
somewhere in the program. This is a brand new laptop
still under warranty but no warrantied phone-in support
for software - what gives on both counts and how do I get
rid of the above pop up when I can't track its sources?
Thanks Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36247
Administrator pass
How can I reset my system or rather how can I recover my
admin password. I cant even upgrade . Basically the
situation is that I have a cpu that I have not used in
about 2 years and I forgot the admin password. I
basically just hooked it back up for the sole purpose of
running a server at home and now I cant install anything
new because I dont remember my password. What should I do? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36246
Can't get rid of these dang popups
I am trying to get rid of popups that someone said were spyware.Anyone know of a good way to delete them? I would really appreciate it. Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36233
ports
I have placed many security systems on line and find that
in some cases, I have some ports stilol open. What can I
do (and How) to close any ports such as 23, 135, etc) and
OPEN some for gameplay?
In advance, Thanks
Angel Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36232
https fails
Recently https sites have stopped loading on an XP PC on
our network. Net passport doesn't log on. Cannot get
into secure sites. Have all the latest ie6 updates.
Have some of the lattest security settings patches upset
anyone elses installations?
Have checked site security settings and set cookies at
low???
Cheers
Geoff Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36225
To All the Fuckwits in here!!!" VIP`S" Only!!!
Ya you fuckwit!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
--
You Have Been Judged!!!
Linux Makes You Stupid!!!
And Keeps You Stupid!!!!!! Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36214
Messenger pop-ups
How do I get into Windows XP services.msc? I have Norton
Internet Security, but I can't find where to block the
ports. Help! these pop-ups are driving me crazy!
Thanks Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36209
appcompat.txt!!!!! How to fix?
How Do i fix this prolem?
C:\DOCUME~1\VAUGHA~1.SPI\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER232.tmp.dir00
\appcompat.txt when i load half life it stops working ?
please help! Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36208
Any good but FREE antivirus
Does anyone know of a FREE and EFFECTIVE anti virus
software I can use? Thanks Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36201
SSL
When I am asked to type the "SSL Secured (128-bit) Web
site", what is the website (with a http:// prefix)that is
being referred to? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36200
Layer Gateway Services
I am a new computer user and I don't understand
what "Layer Gateway Services" is. Whenever I receive
anything from Microsoft in the form of updates/downloads,
this Layer Gateway Services brings up my Virus Scan,
asking permission to allow this program to run. I would
appreciate any help or advice anyone could give me. Thank
you Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36193
Layer Gateway Services
I am a new computer user. Would someone please explain
what the "Layer Gateway Services" is. Whenever I receive
anything from the Microsoft updates/or downloads (?), the
Layer Gateway Services comes up on my Virus Scan Progam,
questioning if I want this service to operate. Is this
something Microsoft has to run in order to
update/download on my computer. Thank you for any help
you can give me. Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36191
False Security Updates ?
I keep getting emails claiming to be MS security updates
which appear to come from an odd source, are they viruses ?
Who do you report them to ?. The header is
X-From_: norman.minchin@btinternet.com Thu Oct 02 20:03:24
2003
Return-path: <norman.minchin@btinternet.com>
Envelope-to: paul@ducksbury.freeserve.co.uk
Delivery-date: Thu, 02 Oct 2003 20:03:24 +0100
Received: from [194.73.73.148] (helo=zinc.btinternet.com)
by imailm2.svr.pol.co.uk with esmtp (Exim 4.14)
id 1A58jT-0006WL-Sv; Thu, 02 Oct 2003 20:03:23
+0100
Received: from host213-122-239-156.in-addr.btopenworld.com
([213.122.239.156] helo=lfcna)
by zinc.btinternet.com with smtp (Exim 3.22 #23)
id 1A58iA-0002Yw-00; Thu, 02 Oct 2003 20:02:03
+0100
FROM: "Microsoft Corporation Public Services"
<dbjutxjsuiq_vqzjseog@news.com>
TO: "Client" <client.mxygoijnr@news.com>
SUBJECT: Latest Internet Critical Update
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="clkidqpvg"
Message-Id: <E1A58iA-0002Yw-00@zinc.btinternet.com>
Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2003 20:02:03 +0100
Microsoft Client
this is the latest version of security update,
the "October 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which
eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS
Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as
well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install
now to help protect your computer. This update includes
the functionality of all previously released patches.
The message (minus the exe attatchment)
System requirements Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP
This update applies to MS Internet Explorer, version
4.01 and later
MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later
MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later
Recommendation Customers should install the patch at the
earliest opportunity.
How to install Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed
dialog box.
How to use You don't need to do anything after installing
this item.
Microsoft Product Support Services and Knowledge Base
articles can be found on the Microsoft Technical Support
web site. For security-related information about Microsoft
products, please visit the Microsoft Security Advisor web
site, or Contact Us.
Thank you for using Microsoft products.
Please do not reply to this message. It was sent from an
unmonitored e-mail address and we are unable to respond to
any replies.
-----------------------------------------------------------
---------------------
The names of the actual companies and products mentioned
herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36190
unlock computer
I have a Toshiba 2400 Laptop linked to a desktop computer
in my home.
While working on a file - on the laptop, the screen
blinked: "Standby." then went black. I tried
Control/Alt/Del and the message appeared: "The computer is
in use and has been locked. Only LAPTOP2\Administrator or
administrator can unlock the computer."
Two blanks appear below this message:
User Name: Administrator
Password: _______________
I've never assigned a password; so I can't unlock the
computer. I can't even turn it off!
What do I do? Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36182
New Internet Security Patch
I received e-mail on 9/22/03 from "Microsoft Corporation
Internet Security Section <cvqznqkopb@updates_msdn.net",
same subject as above, suggesting that I download security
update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update.
Unable to find on Microsoft.com site! Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36175
Uninvited Porn!
I am probably in the totally wrong place but thought I
would give it a try.
Please could somebody help me to stop all the disgusting
porn emails that are being sent to my inbox?
Everyday there are loads being sent and I have to keep
deleting them.
Could someone please email me and explain how I can stop
these emails.
Thanks. Tag: Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo Tag: 36148
I can't install the latest critical updates because of
the windows logo.Is there a fix for windows updates not
supported by there own logo?