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    - encrptying a folder i am running xp pro and am wondering what program/how can I encrypt a folder so that ONLY I can acsees it? Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58663
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    - this page cannot be displayed whenever i go to my bank page and go to the log on page the message says this page cannot be displayed DNS server error what does this mean and how do i fix it. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58662
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    - internet explorer error message My laptop operates with windows 2000 and I downloaded People PC for my ISP provider. When I dial-up the People PC home page appears,but if I click on any links or try to find an address I get an error message. The message tells me an error has occurred in Internet Explorer and asks me if I want to report the error. I am connected to the Internet, but I cannot display anything but my home page. Please help! Donna Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58659
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    - Dealing with specific types of Pop-ups Aside from disabling Active Scripting, which seems most effective, which pop-up blockers have the ability to *crush and disarm* the following types? Mouse-over, layered, and the kind which turn one's explorer pane into a clone of the crappy site or some equally crappy "search engine". Specifically these types of pop-ups: http://www.kephyr.com/popupkillertest/test/test10.html http://www.kephyr.com/popupkillertest/test/test11.html and particularly these two: http://www.kephyr.com/popupkillertest/test/test12.html http://www.kephyr.com/popupkillertest/test/test21.html -- thanks - LuckyStrike LS@smokedamagedfurniture.youcandriveitawaytoday.com How to make a good newsgroup post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58658
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    - stripping comments from downloadable HOSTS file? OS: XP Home Edition I regularly download an updated HOSTS file (hosts.zip) from http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm. This HOSTS file is intended to be a security precaution, redirecting suspect sites to 127.0.0.1 (localhost). It contains lots of comments, (# symbol). Question: Would someone please suggest an efficient method for stripping the comments from the HOSTS file, i.e, reducing the HOSTS file to a two column format of the form: 127.0.0.1 blockthissite.com In the past, I've used Cygwin's UNIX emulation to accomplish the task, but at ~150 MB disk space, that's a bit too pricey. I have UnxUtils, but there are two problems: (1) DOS batch files calling the UnxUtils' .exe's require a screwy syntax that isn't documented, requiring a trial-and-error approach, and (2) I cannot figure out how to write a zsh shell script and make it execute in XP. Ideally, I'd like a "program" that: 0. Can be accessed from the Start Menu 1. Checks http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm for an updated HOSTS file (hosts.zip) 2. Downloads and unpacks hosts.zip 3. Strips HOSTS of comments 4. First line must be 127.0.0.1 localhost 5. Subsequent lines unique and sorted alphabetically 6. Replaces & assigns any pre-existing HOSTS file read- only permission (chmod 444)in XP's drivers\etc directory 7. Deletes any temporary files created interim Step (1) might be tough: I'm willing to do this manually. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58657
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    - security updates failed to install--any ideas? The following items failed to install. To try installing them again, click Review and install updates, and then click Install Now again. Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB828749) Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB824105) Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB823182) 823559: Security Update for Microsoft Windows Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58653
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    - Service failed to start Hi, For 3 days now, when I restart my servers, all the services running with a domain account fail to start. The error msg is "... logon failure". When I re-enter the password in the ad-hoc field and press OK, the system says that the service has just been granted the logon localy permission, but the service will not start anymore. If I start the service with local system account, the service starts correctly. OS:Win2K, Fct:DC, Cluster resource, or member srv If anyone of you has experience this problem, I'm in a real urgency for your help Thanks in advance for your support Alexandre Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58648
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    - programmatically change permissions on folder in windows programmatically change permissions on folder in windows Windows 2000 File server SP4: Here is what we are doing: If I go to folder> security> add <security group> Then folder> security> Advanced> Permissions> Replace permission entries on all child objects we get this dialog box --------------------------- Security --------------------------- This will remove explicitly defined permissions on all child objects and enable propagation of inheritable permissions to those child objects. Only inheritable permissions propagated from "FOLDER" will take effect. Do you wish to continue? --------------------------- Yes No --------------------------- Here is our Question: Is there any way to programmatically add a group to a folder structure and all child objects without removing the values and permissions that already exist on the folder structure and child objects? We do not want to remove the permissions that were explicitly defined, we simply want to add a group to the existing permissions. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58645
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    - Pissed off in Wales, UK I have just purchased some holiday insurance and have been sent a policy document which in all it's wisdom OE has decided to remove as an unsafe document. It only cost me 13 quid so no big deal. I tried to do a search using Microsoft help but as usual it's useless. Question (1) - (Alright I know I'm thick) can I retrieve this attachment. (2)Is it possible that in my ignorance I do not know how to precisely word a question so that I can get an answer using microsoft help (3) Does anyone use Microsoft help and if so what rating out of ten would they give it? Answers please to Rogthefish@onetel.com and have a nice day. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58643
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    - End User Security Awareness Survey - Simple Looking for any templates out there for a simple end-user Security Awareness survey. I wish to gather some results and roll it up into a presentation for management on an End-User Security Awareness program. I searched this forum and did not locate any entries on surveys, as well as Google. Any information would be a great help. Thanks! Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58638
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    - Latest Patch Problem? Not sure if this is the right forum but I think I have a new behavior since applying the latest security patch to my XP PRO dell machine. My I.E. browser Version: 6.0.2800.1106.xpsp2.030422-1633 thinks it's offline when it isn't. I will browse to a URL and I get the dialog box that says do I want to connect or stay offline. After clicking that off and hiting enter a couple of times it will finally give me my web page. This symptom started immediately after applying the patch the other day. TIA, G Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58635
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    - Command Line tool for IP Security Policy I have an ipsec policy that is enable but doesn't work when my server boots. I have to disable it then enable it after every boot. Is there a command line tool for IP Security Policy that I can use in a batch file? Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58632
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    - Outlook Express attachments I recently upgraded to Internet Explorer 6.0 and therefore my Outlook Express was upgraded to version 6 as well. Now I cannot get any of the attachments that I previously had access to - including my own in my sent folder. How do I get email attachments that I know are safe?? Please help! Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58624
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    - Profile Missing? Hi I have been involved in a lengthy thread (in Outlook - General), but today my PC doesn't recognise me!! Somehow, my profile has disappeared, and I have tried to reply to a message for an urgent reply three times now, and it hasn't been accepted once, despite earlier postings having NO problems. Any ideas gratefully received. Thanks. -- Regards, Tony Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58623
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    - Any-find.com removal Hi, I would appreciate if anyone could guide me as to how to stop my internet explorer constantly defaulting to the web page any-find.com. I have tried some malware programs they find the problems and remove but when I reconnect to the internet it reappears. any suggestions would be greatly apprecited. regards Eamonn Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58620
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    - an unresolved security issue??? (exploit) http://vic.zonelabs.com/tmpl/body/CA/virusSearch.jsp? VN=JS%2EModalDZoneBypass% 2Eexploit&ST=1&TY=1&SRC=2&PN=ZoneAlarm+Security+Suite&PV=5 %2E1%2E011% 2E000&LICFLAG=1&LANG=en&OEM=1043&HU100=ZLN30678890449345% 2D1001 Description: JS.ModalDZoneBypass.exploit is a generic detection of web pages or e-mail messages which attempt to exploit the "Modal Dialog Zone Bypass" vulnerability in Internet Explorer. This does not necessarily mean that a virus has been found. It merely means that HTML code was found which attempts to activate additional executable code without the user's express permission. This exploit can be used in a malicious web page or inside e-mail messages to execute code of the attacker's choice on the user's machine. Users of Internet Explorer and applications such as Outlook or Outlook Express that employs Internet Explorer to render HTML content are vulnerable to this exploit. --------->>>>> Microsoft have yet to released a patch to address this issue. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58619
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    - user profile folder permission I have a windows 2k3 server with roaming profiles configured for users. I have let the system create the profile folders for each user. As administrator if I view the properties of the users profile folder, will it report 0 size because I do not have permission to view it? Thanks. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58613
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    - please help how to set permissions Would any body please let me know how to set hardware & software permissions for different users. suppose i have to users( limited users) A & B. i am the administrator and want to restrict the access of cd rom , dvd rom, printer, dial up network connections for user A and for user B i wish him not be able to see or have access to the stat menu. istead i will place icons of different softwares on his desktop. Please let me know how can i restruct there access to other 3rd party softwares like norton antivirus, fl studio, or any other softwares. is there any way, i could make a special folder for both of them sepratelly. and after that they will not be able to make, create or use (access) any other folder except my own created " Special Folder for them". and can save every thing in this special folder Please note i am useing Microsoft Windows XP Profession Edition. i have single computer and all of my family member using it. i am very poor in using windows please discribe procedure in details. they are my teen borthers and sisters who are almost expert in computer. i donot understand from where they get such a difficult ways to use, explore windows. which passes above my head. Please do not mention of using third party softwares. as at preasent i am not in a position to buy one. Thanks Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58606
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    - Do I have a firewall installed? I have a Gateway computer with Windows ME operating system. My question is how do I know if I have a firewall installed on my computer? Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58603
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    - How to retreive a user password on Windows XP Someone in my family must have put a password on my user account (I have Windows XP) and forgot to tell me the password. They did not create a "password hint" Is there any way for me to log onto my computer now? Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58597
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    - patch.exe I keep getting a e-mail that says " use this patch immediatley" and has a attachment , patch.exe. I'm suspect because the grammar in the text is not right and I think Microsoft knows how to spell better than this.Has anyone heard about this.I get the e-mail on a daily basis and say's its from security@microsoft.com.any help will benefit Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58596
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    - KB835732 SETUP ERROR WHEN I TRY TO UPGRADE THE SECURITY ON MY WINDOWS XP COMPUTER I GET THIS ERROR: SETUP COULDNOT VERIFY THE INTEGRITY OF THE FILE UPDATE.INF. MAKE SURE THE CRYTOGRAPHIC SERVICE IS RUNNING ON THIS COMPUTER. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME ON THIS ERROR? Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58586
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    - Windows Critical Update Notification Glitch Hi group, Wucrtupd.exe runs and I get the indicated updates (Win98 upgrade from WFW3.11). The dialog indicates updates were successfully installed and the log also indicates the same. The next time the program runs it lists the following as needed ~ 817787: Security Update Windows Media Player 7.1 Q320920: Security Update (Windows Media Player 7.1) At first I didn't even have that application on my system (don't really want it). I tried downloading WMP v7.1 and then updating, uninstalling and updating, nothing I do will get these to stop appearing as being needed updates even though it always says it was successfully installed. Is this a known issue (I didn't see it mentioned by anyone)? Thanks in advance for any help offered. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58580
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    - WINDOWS XP SP2 (Internet Connection Firewall) Hello I have a question about windows xp sp2 (ICF). I understand the information concerning incoming traffic. But what if there's a software or a program already on the computer that's trying to access the internet from your computer? Will (ICF) inform you? And give options that will or will not allow the software/program to access the internet? To make a long story short, how does it compare to other firewall programs concerning inbound and outbound traffic? Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58579
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    - Unsolicited New Startup Programs New programs start when windows starts after new update downloads. They are: (2) Index Washer and unable to delete SRU Unistall wextract_cleanup0 Detected by Spy Sweeper, but they offer no further info. Any suggestions? Thank you. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58568
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    - Get AccessToken from a non-windows account Can AccessTokens and the entire Authorization APIs be used with non-windows users? Basically my security package supports users from pluggable sources: windows/AD, database, etc. Can I use these APIs (specifically "AccessCheck" and Access Tokens) for a non-windows SID? Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58567
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    - Deploying VPC with Security options I would like to deploy Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 using the MSI-file. I would like however for the Security settings to be set once the MSI-file has been run. I do not want to do this afterwards still. The Security settings I would like to have enabled can be found under File, Options, Security. I cannot seem to figure out however how to get this done. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks in advance! Cheers, Arie Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58562
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    - Downloading Security Updates I'm having a problem downloading the following Microsoft Security Update: (snip) Security Update, February 13, 2002 (MSXML 4.0) Download size: 4.5 MB, 15 minutes This update resolves the "XMLHTTP Control Can Allow Access to Local Files" security vulnerability in Microsoft XML (MSXML) 4.0 and is discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-008. Download now to help prevent a malicious user from reading the files on your computer when you visit a specially malformed Web site. (snip) Following the download, installation and reboot of my computer, another visit to the Microsoft Update site yields a notice informing me I should install this critical update. For some reason, the Microsoft Update site is not recognizing my installation. Can someone help? Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58556
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    - Block Web radio Hi, Does anyone know how I can block, via my firewall, any internet or web based radio? People in my network are used to connect with Media Player and other ways to Internet based radio stations and use a great deal of bandwidth. I would like to block radio traffic. Thanks, Roy. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58546
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    - Problems getting latest XP Home Security update I've been notified of a windows update available, but when I try to get the windows update I get an error... Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58542
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    - Password Policy I unchecked 'password never expires' for a few users in Active Directory. I do not have a password policy configured anywhere. Those users get a message that there password will expire in 14 days and then it counts down each day until it does expire. Is this some default setting? Will it effect my default domain password policy when I set one up? Any help would be appreciated. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58535
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    - Permissions and Domains Hi Guys, I have inherited a system and need to learn fast about rights. Specifically I need to allow some users full administrative rights to their PCs so that they can load and run any programs and drivers, but limit them to just "users" on the network. I also need to understand profiles as some of the XP machines seem to have 8 or more different pofiles. Can anyone point me to usefull URLs on these subjects please. Hazel Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58533
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    - Permissions and Domains Hi Guys, I have inherited a system and need to learn fast about rights. Specifically I need to allow some users full administrative rights to their PCs so that they can load and run any programs and drivers, but limit them to just "users" on the network. I also need to understand profiles as some of the XP machines seem to have 8 or more different pofiles. Can anyone point me to usefull URLs on these subjects please. Hazel Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58532
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    - Search Problem I had deleted them several times in adware and they keep returning. one is HKEY_current_user the other is HKEY_local_machine Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58530
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    - GINA and C++ classes Cn anyone tell me if I can use classes when coding a gina as I have found an article that says you should only use C languages but does this mean c++ should work? is it classed as a C language? See article below: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;841927 If I try to use classes I get the following error: ginagobals.obj : warning LNK4210: .CRT section exists; there may be unhandled static initializers or terminators LINK : error LNK1218: warning treated as error; no output file generated. Now I think this means that im using a multithreaded library in one case but a single threaded lib on antoher for example but I cant find out what is wrong can anyone help? Thanks for your time, Del Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58528
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    - MS_DCOM_RPC_BO Hi I keep getting an intrusion alert, from norton internet security, giving the MS_DCOM_RPC_BO/BUFFER_OVERFLOW msgs. Is this because there is a problem with my computer? If so, how do i get it fixed? Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58525
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    - What is SYSTEM in Properties>Security Please forgive my ignorance for asking this question. First off, I have Windows 2000. No matter what, any of the Properties>Security I look at, I see Administrator and my user account (as expected) but I also see a SYSTEM on all of them. I know what Administrator, Group, and all of those are if I see them here, but SYSTEM I do not know, even after looking at Help to see what it is. When I try to remove it, it says "Cannot remove because it's inheriting permissions from the parent." I understand why I can't remove Administrator, but why can't I remove SYSTEM? Better yet, WHAT or WHO is this SYSTEM? Thank you to whoever replies! Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58523
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    - Google toolbar I'm considering downloading the Google Toolbar (mostly for the pop-up blocking feature, although I always use Google 100% of the times for search engine purposes as well). However, the memory on my computer is maxed out to the limit and between anti-virus, firewall, Internet Explorer, and the rest, I'm running low on memory. Does Google Toolbar take up a lot of memory? Also, does it REALLY work in stopping most pop-ups? (I know it won't eliminate 100% of them, but 90% would be nice!) Plus, can I customize it to accept certain pop-ups from specific websites I've chosen? If Google Toolbar isn't recommended just for the pop-up blocker alone, is there another free but reputable pop-up blocker out there that works? Thank you. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58521
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    - IEPlugin Desktop Toolbar How can I get rid of "IEPlugin Desktop Toolbar" from the system tray? I can "see" it in the Control Panel "Add Or Remove Programs", nor do I see it at the Registry. Any ideas from anyone? Thanks! LTC Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58518
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    - HijackThis at version 1.98.1 HijackThis 1.98.1 New stuff: * Changed the MD5 hashing module to use the MS Cryptograpy library, making it 11 times faster! * Fixed O18 items not being removed. * Fixed stupid IniGetString() error #5. * Fixed stupid MakeBackup() error #75. Added a bunch of items to the whitelists of O18, O20 and O21, thanks to FBJ. * An entry to Add/Remove Software list to uninstall HijackThis is now added at first run (the Uninstall button in Misc Tools still performs the same function). Internal Update feature has not worked on version 1.98 and perhaps it also didn't work on version 1.97.7. (It's been so long, I've forgotten.) The .zip file can be had at these sites: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html&orderby=ratingD http://tools.radiosplace.com/hijackthis.zip -- LuckyStrike LS@smokedamagedfurniture.youcandriveitawaytoday.com How to make a good newsgroup post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58514
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    - Search Problem I have problems with my search engine. I have run adware and get two hijack files. How do I get rid of them? I think they are from websearch.com Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58512
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    - about:blank....but not so blank The home page set on my internet explorer is permanently set to about:blank. If I change the home page in the options, it is just reset to about:blank the next time i use IE. The 'about:blank' site is actually some random search page. If tried scanning with anti-virus software and adware/spyware software too but it all comes up empty. I just can't figure out where this search site is coming from. I'd really appreciate some help. Thanks Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58493
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    - Multiple Banners Is there a way to display multiple banners when the user presses ALT+CTRL+DELETE to logon. I know that you can display one warning banner buy multiple? Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58492
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    - Possible IE Bug? Recreated on two different machines. I'm not sure why this happens, but when ever I log into Gmail, the Gmail browser starts getting the new page redirections from other IE windows. I have been able to recreate this on two different machines: Step 1: Open a browser and navigate to: http://www.riskglossary.com/articles/standard_deviation.htm. And leave it open. Step 2: Open a new browser and log in to Gmail. Step 3: Click on Standard Deviation or Variance on the first browser and on my computer these pages are opened in the Gmail browser and it doesn't scroll down to those sections of the page (as it really should). Good luck, GuessWho PS. only reply to the news group. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58486
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    - Win98se User Login Prompt Is there a way to stop users from creating different users at the windows login prompt? Thank, I'd appreciate it. Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58473
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    - Configurability whats the Differents I am buying a router for the first time to protect my small office "Med" , and I see that there is a big price diff., and all I can find out them is a $50 NAT is for "Comsumer Use" and the $5000 Cisco firewall are for "Business". I can not find the tech diff. Dos someone know the diff. in the two. (Why dos one cost SOME much more)"Configurability, flexibilty, expandability and features. Support and product life expectancy." Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58472
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    - security I and my friend share her computor, and we know that (1) it's been attempted to be hacked at least twice by someone we know and (2) we know that the individual is getting into our email accounts. There is a good security system on her machine, but the guy seems to know our passwords, how can he find out when we don't even tell eachother our passwords??? Is he able to get the passwords for hotmail somehow? PLEASE HELP!!! Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58461
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    - security I and my friend share her computor, and we know that (1) it's been attempted to be hacked at least twice by someone we know and (2) we know that the individual is getting into our email accounts. There is a good security system on her machine, but the guy seems to know our passwords, how can he find out when we don't even tell eachother our passwords??? Is he able to get the passwords for hotmail somehow? PLEASE HELP!!! Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58460
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    - Should there be two DHCP servers on a LAN? I'm just curious. I was setting up a software firewall to protect my PC from viruses on my large corporate LAN and discovered two DHCP servers are active. Would I look like a fool asking the IT department about this? Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58458
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    - Password Length If I change the minimum password length from 6 to 7, will the system make everyone change passwords at next logon? Just users with 6 characters in their password? Or will it wait until their password has expired to enforce the new minimum length? Thanks Tag: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers Tag: 58452

I have just set up several user identities on my machine (Windows XP Home)
and I notice that when I change users, AVG antivirus and Zone Alarm
automatically appear in the system tray, but Spybot resident and Spyware
Guard do not. Does this mean that they are not active when a different user
is logged on, or are they still active in the background but not visible?
How do I set it up so that these spyware resident programs are automatically
active for all users? I'm sorry if this is a totally elementary question,
but I cannot afford to have these programs not active when my children are
using the computer logged on under their own seperate user identities.

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Re: Multiple user identities, XP and resident spyware checkers by PA

PA
Thu Aug 05 21:01:37 CDT 2004

In the problem Profiles, are Spybot and SG found in Start>Programs?
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Hector wrote:
> I have just set up several user identities on my machine (Windows XP Home)
> and I notice that when I change users, AVG antivirus and Zone Alarm
> automatically appear in the system tray, but Spybot resident and Spyware
> Guard do not. Does this mean that they are not active when a different
> user is logged on, or are they still active in the background but not
> visible? How do I set it up so that these spyware resident programs are
> automatically active for all users? I'm sorry if this is a totally
> elementary question, but I cannot afford to have these programs not
> active when my children are using the computer logged on under their own
> seperate user identities.

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