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 - Everyone's virus problem info.... Those of you being smart asses about this situation because you don't have it and THINK you have the solution are complete morons. This worm infects through file sharing progams (kazaa, etc). The victim does not have to open ANYTHING to start it. It is NOT recognized by any of the "leading virus software protection" therefore your Virus protection program is obsolete in this matter (unless they come up with a patch). I receive nearly 200 of these infected e-mails per day. I (as well as most computer users) am smart enough NOT to open them. Since this happens, important e-mail does not go through and I don't feel like scanning every single e- mail that I KNOW IS INFECTED. I have tried numerous applications that have been posted on this newsgroup (which are greatly appreciated) but each one has never detected a virus or worm running on my computer. IF ANYONE HAS A VALID ANSWER TO STOP THIS PLEASE POST IN A HEADER TO HELP THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THIS. SMART ASS COMMENTS ARE NOT WELCOME. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34710
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 - The info everyone needs.... Those of you being smart asses about this situation because you don't have it and THINK you have the solution are complete morons. This worm infects through file sharing progams. The victim does not have to open ANYTHING to start it. I receive nearly 200 of these infected e-mails per day. Since this happens, important e-mail does not go through. I have tried numerous applications that have been posted on this newsgroup (which are greatly appreciated) but each one has never detected a virus or worm running on my computer. IF ANYONE HAS A VALID ANSWER TO STOP THIS PLEASE POST IN A HEADER TO HELP THOSE THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THIS. SMART ASS COMMENTS ARE NOT WELCOME. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34702
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 - something needs to be done about spammers: now deceiving more I think this is a serious problem and Microsoft needs to=20 actively pursure those parties who have started such fake=20 emails posing as Microsoft employees, and prosecute them=20 in court for fraud. The following is copied from a spam I received (graphics=20 omitted, but were done exactly in co-ordination to MS's): "Microsoft All Products | Support | Search | =20 Microsoft.com Guide =20 Microsoft Home =20 =20 MS Consumer this is the latest version of security update,=20 the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which fixes=20 all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet=20 Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as=20 three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to=20 continue keeping your computer secure from these=20 vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an=20 attacker to run executable on your computer. This update=20 includes the functionality of all previously released=20 patches. =20 System requirements Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP=20 This update applies to MS Internet Explorer, version=20 4.01 and later MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later =20 Recommendation Customers should install the patch at the=20 earliest opportunity.=20 How to install Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed=20 dialog box.=20 How to use You don't need to do anything after installing=20 this item.=20 Microsoft Product Support Services and Knowledge Base=20 articles can be found on the Microsoft Technical Support=20 web site. For security-related information about Microsoft=20 products, please visit the Microsoft Security Advisor web=20 site, or Contact Us.=20 Thank you for using Microsoft products. Please do not reply to this message. It was sent from an=20 unmonitored e-mail address and we are unable to respond to=20 any replies. ----------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- The names of the actual companies and products mentioned=20 herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. =20 Contact Us | Legal | TRUSTe =20 =A92003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms=20 of Use | Privacy Statement | Accessibility =20 Attachment =20 =20 =20 =20 =20 INSTALL98.exe .exe file" Luckily, I didn't open the file. But this is unacceptable,=20 if it continues (people have done it with ebay already)=20 then we will never know when any email is secure and=20 actualy from the company who it says its from. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34698
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 - latest version of security update, The following is an email that I continue to get that=20 poses as Microsoft sending a security update. This is the=20 4 I have gotten in the last 3 days, all are worded=20 differently. They all contain viruses which Norton 2003=20 caught. This one is the most disturbing because it even=20 has their logo. Please let me know if you can help stop=20 these attacks. =20 =20 -----Original Message----- From: Microsoft Corporation Security Section=20 [mailto:xwnoqqomsnvv@support.ms.com]=20 Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 9:03 AM To: Client Subject: Current Internet Upgrade Importance: High =20 Microsoft=20 All Products | Support | Search | Microsoft.com=20 Guide =20 =20 Microsoft Home =20 =20 =20 Microsoft Client this is the latest version of security update,=20 the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which=20 resolves all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS=20 Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express.=20 Install now to protect your computer from these=20 vulnerabilities. This update includes the functionality of=20 all previously released patches.=20 =20 =20 System requirements=20 Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP =20 This update applies to=20 MS Internet Explorer, version 4.01 and later MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later=20 =20 Recommendation Customers should install the patch at the earliest=20 opportunity. =20 How to install Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed dialog box. =20 How to use You don't need to do anything after installing this item. =20 =20 Microsoft Product Support Services and Knowledge Base=20 articles can be found on the Microsoft Technical Support=20 web site. For security-related information about Microsoft=20 products, please visit the Microsoft Security Advisor web=20 site, or Contact Us.=20 Thank you for using Microsoft products. Please do not reply to this message. It was sent from an=20 unmonitored e-mail address and we are unable to respond to=20 any replies. ----------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- The names of the actual companies and products mentioned=20 herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.=20 =20 =20 =20 Contact Us | Legal | TRUSTe=20 =20 =20 =A92003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms=20 of Use | Privacy Statement | Accessibility=20 =20 =20 =20 =20 Flattop Woodworks 325 S. Main St.=20 Troutman, NC 28166 704-528-4050 www.flattopwoodworks.com=20 =20 Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34697
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 - iam recieving fake microsoft email (Question) i keep getting fake microsoft emails in my mail box that are full of worms and stuff like that and it looks like its a different sender each time how do i stop this Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34693
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 - Microsoft is NOT sending ANY emails to you. Read this!!!! DON'T open any attachments. Always REMEMBER: "If a BAD GUY can persuade you to run his program on your computer, its NOT your computer anymore." Microsoft does NOT send updates as email attachments. "Authentic security bulletin mailers never provide the patch itself or a link to the patch; instead, they refer the reader to the complete version of the bulletin on our web site, which provides a link to the patch" http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/authenticate_mail.asp http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/policy/swdist.asp http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp PLEASE Don't click on any email attachment you don't know about. Because it will most likely be a VIRUS!!!!!!! Even if you're all protected don't click on any unknown email attachments. Consider using these (free for home use) tools: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html DON'T open any attachments. Consider using these settings in Outlook Express: Tools | Options | Security | Virus Protection Choose "Restricted Zone" Enable "Warn me when other applications trying to send mail as me" Enable "Do not allow attachments to be saved..." DON'T open any attachments. If you get infected, follow EXACT instructions from: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.swen.a@mm.removal.tool.html http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/swen.shtml#disinf http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ On Windows XP enable firewall: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/networking/icf.asp Keep up to date with: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ DON'T open any attachments. http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/basics.asp http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/beyond_basics.asp DON'T open any attachments. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34692
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 - Please help ! Need a fix. I am running win xp, McAfee home 7.0 and I don't know what has entered my computer. Every time I try to log onto Google, I get a message stating that my computer has installed a program that will not allow me to get to google. It then goes on to give directions on how to remove a file and even has an address to report it to the FCC. That's just the beginning, I can't use any type of search engine. If I try the explorer search on the tool bar I get the "can not open page" message. This also happens on any search type site, including yahoo search, cnn search and so on. I have tried the McAffe scan and it says my system is fine, even with the McAffe update. I have tried to reinstall explorer from microsoft and downloaded all xp patches. Please help! Thanks. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34691
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 - Microsoft is NOT sending ANY emails to you. Read this!!!! DON'T open any attachments. Always REMEMBER: "If a BAD GUY can persuade you to run his program on your computer, its NOT your computer anymore." Microsoft does NOT send updates as email attachments. "Authentic security bulletin mailers never provide the patch itself or a link to the patch; instead, they refer the reader to the complete version of the bulletin on our web site, which provides a link to the patch" http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/authenticate_mail.asp http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/policy/swdist.asp http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp PLEASE Don't click on any email attachment you don't know about. Because it will most likely be a VIRUS!!!!!!! Even if you're all protected don't click on any unknown email attachments. Consider using these (free for home use) tools: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html DON'T open any attachments. Consider using these settings in Outlook Express: Tools | Options | Security | Virus Protection Choose "Restricted Zone" Enable "Warn me when other applications trying to send mail as me" Enable "Do not allow attachments to be saved..." DON'T open any attachments. If you get infected, follow EXACT instructions from: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.swen.a@mm.removal.tool.html http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/swen.shtml#disinf http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ On Windows XP enable firewall: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/networking/icf.asp Keep up to date with: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ DON'T open any attachments. http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/basics.asp http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/beyond_basics.asp DON'T open any attachments. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34690
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 - What to do if your Hotmail Account is Hacked?!? I have a friend who obtained a virus, and because of this, all of her passwords that she typed into her computer while infected had been compromissed. Before she learned of this, the hacker had already changed her Hotmail account's password and secret question. My friend has registered accounts at other sites (such as PayPal.com) with this e-mail. this hacker can now go to these sites, and click the "Forgot Password" link and have it e-mail these passwords to the Hotmail account that he controls (assuming the hacker is a man). What steps can be taken to regain control of this hotmail acount? Does MSN monitor abnd log the IP addresses of users that sign into the .NET Passport system? If so, how does one request this information? Any information, advise, links to sites with information, or numbers of people who to contact would be extrememly helpful. Thanks Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34688
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 - Q822925 problem Hi I am just wondering does anyone know of any issues regarding the latest patch for IE? I have heard it has a bug??? any info would be greatly appreciated thanks adam Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34684
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 - This ~ file I've found this ~ file in my records before and deleted it. Does anyone know what the purpose of it is and how I can avoid it if I delete it again? Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34683
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 - Sending User Credentials During Authentication Process Hi guys, Is there any TechNet article explaining the situations that implement encryption on BOTH the username AND password credentials that a user sends during a typical authentication to a Windows NT/ 2000/ 2003 domain without the use of any additional encryption mechanism like IPSec? or can anyone kindly answer the following How are user credentials sent over the wire (are they both encrypted?) during a typical domain logon process using at least a WinNT client computer on an NT4 domain, Win2K mixed mode domain, and Win2K3 native domain for clean install (default) configurations? Is there a suporting Technet article expalining this? Thank you very much. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34676
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 - Email Virus - Rules for bcc? I've been bombarded with virus attacks using attachments from supposedly microsoft emails for upgrades/patches. 99% of all these emails are sent to me via bcc: and not the to: or cc:. I can't figure out how to setup an Outlook rule that blocks all emails to me via bcc. There are templates for to: and cc:, non for bcc:. Need MS free engineering know how. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34636
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 - Security for MS Word Does anyone know of a way to secure MS Word docs from being copied or attached to an email? Thanks for any feedback. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34630
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 - ENDADS popups I am being plagued by this companies popups (several an hour) which ask me to go to their web site to purchase a product to stop their pop ups !! The web site (endads.com) blames a problem with microsoft OS. Is this illegal and how can i stop the pop ups without paying them money ?? Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34628
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 - Best Firewall? Hello, I recently upgraded to zonealarm pro, and I believe it is causing me to have connection problems... Anyhow, this never seemed to happed with just plain zonealarm. What is the best free firewall out there? Thanks, Dan Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34622
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 - Current Network Crirtical Update I have received a message from Microsoft urging the download of the above official-looking message, but McAvee intercepted it as seen below. I asked Microsoft what to do and received a Delivery Failure Report from the PostMaster. What do I do now? Any help with this problem, or on how to get through to Microsoft will be much appreciated. Thanks "This message was sent to me by McAvee. Please advise what I should do now? I opened the attachment and saw only a blank black screen. I therefore ended the download immediately. Ray Spencer ****************** McAfee VirusScan ************************ ******* Alert generated at: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 00:22:14 +0000 ********* *********************************************************** ********** McAfee VirusScan has detected a potential threat in this e- mail sent by "Microsoft Corporation Public Assistance" <oxpbvkrcg-hckt@updates.ms.com>. The following actions were attempted on each suspicious part. We strongly recommend that you report this virus-related activity to "Microsoft Corporation Public Assistance" <oxpbvkrcg- hckt@updates.ms.com>. The attachment "Unnamed attachment" is infected with the W32/Swen@MM Virus(es). This attachment has been cleaned. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34621
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 - Google bug! First of all, I have limited knowledge with how computers work. I don't know where else to turn to for help. Any recomendations will be appreciated. I have been receiving a message when I try to go to google.com. The page says that my computer is running software that does not let me get in to google. However, I have learned that I can't get into any search engine type of program. I have tried the grey search box on yahoo and I get the message "page can not be opened." If I click on the magnifing glass, search button on my tool bar, I get the same message, "page can not be opened." I don't know what I have done. I have McAffee home virus 7.0 with fire wall. I have tried that with updates and still nothing. Something else, on the same google page, it give directions on how to remove google from the host file. I don't know if I should attempt these instructions, because I really don't know who is behind it. Any thoughts will be appreciated! Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34615
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 - Sorry about that sorry Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34609
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 - client hang after installation of MS03-039 Hi, guys. I used a startup script to install MS03-039 through GPO in a domain. Some clients can be installed the patch properly. However, some clients could not complete the process. The situation was that : reboot the PC ----> run startup script through GPO ---> try to restart automatically but hang in a blank desktop (ctrl+alt+del no function at this moment) Could anyone help !! Thx ~~~~ Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34591
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 - MSSVC.exe I keep getting an error message on start up telling me that MSSVC.exe couldn't start and needs to shut down. What is this and how do I get rid of it? Thanks. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34587
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 - MS Baseline Security Analizer I've scanned my system with the MBSA and it reports that it can not confirm that the following updates are correctly installed: MS02-055 MS02-008 MS03-008 MS03-030 yet when I go to the Microsoft Update site, it indicates there are no critical updates required. Is there some other way to verify if all critical updates have been installed, and installed correctly. Or is this a flaw in the MBSA. TIA Bill Rothe --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date: 9/23/2003 Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34585
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 - Microsoft e-mail security I have been getting thei e-mail from Microsoft very authentic looking. Is this really from Microsoft? It says last critical update--------- and so on. If this is from Microsoft why don't it come through Microsoft up date. I have Windows XP Pro. One more thing it comes with an attachment I'm afraid to open it. What should I do? Sincerely Ron Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34577
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 - DO not use reall address here The MS newsgroups are being harvested by hackers for emails and then those addresses are being bombarded with hundreds of Swen Virus attackes daily. I made the mistake of using my real email address here and now my email bin is filled daily with hundreds of virus attacks. Because the virus morphs subject and from, it is almost impossible to filter out. MS Security people - please do something to stop addresses on your site from being harvested or post a warning of the risks of using a real email address. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34563
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 - How do I get the Internet header for a message The official instructions to get the Internet Header say: "In an open message received via the Internet, on the View menu click Options. The Internet headers are displayed in Internet Headers, at the bottom of the Message Options dialog box." But when I go the View menu, Options is not one of the options (no pun intended). What is going on? Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34561
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 - Newly Discovered device In the tray, bottom right of screen with time and date, is a new logo I have not installed. It looks like a computer screen logo. Placing the pointer over the logo announces it as a newly discovered device labeled as UPnP Device. Right clicking over the device gives the choices of creating a shortcut or invoking but the delete and properties choices are grayed out and do not operate. The device logo can also be found on My Network Places but again properties and delete cannot be used. I will not invoke the logo but I cannot get rid of it. Any suggestions? Thanks Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34560
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 - popups Today, I began receiving a popup about "MAP132 exception" saying there is an internal error. A form is provided for my completion. Is this something legitimate? Also, I keep receiving "popups" about how to stop popups. The popups seem to come from different sources, must I purchase something to halt the popups? Thanks. p.s. this is a new computer and an upgrade from Windows 98 to XP so I have a lot to learn. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34554
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 - Microsoft is NOT sending ANY emails to you. Read this!!!! "Authentic security bulletin mailers never provide the patch itself or a link to the patch; instead, they refer the reader to the complete version of the bulletin on our web site, which provides a link to the patch" http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/policy/swdist.asp http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp PLEASE Don't click on any email attachment you don't know about. Because it will most likely be a VIRUS!!!!!!! Even if you're all protected don't click on any unknown email attachments. Consider using these (free for home use) tools: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html DON'T open any attachments Consider using these settings in Outlook Express: Tools | Options | Security | Virus Protection Choose "Restricted Zone" Enable "Warn me when other applications trying to send mail as me" Enable "Do not allow attachments to be saved..." If you get infected, follow EXACT instructions from: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.swen.a@mm.removal.tool.html http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/swen.shtml#disinf http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ On Windows XP enable firewall: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/networking/icf.asp Keep up to date with: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34552
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 - gaining access to drive root Hello, I'm writing an suditting script that will visit each machine in our domain and search for unauthorized software/files as well as correct any file permissions a local admin on the machine might have messed up. I've ran into a problem. If someone removes permissions for administrators to access the root of a drive I can't seem to grant access to the root of the drive. I've tried calcs and subinacl but one doesn't seem to understand UNC paths and the latter doesn't seem to touch the root of the drive, just everything below. If you could provide an example of granting such acces it'd be really helpful. Thanks. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34550
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 - Diagnose Windows problem There is a new tools to diagnose windows, see detail: http://www.SeeMeMe.com Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34547
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 - is this for real? I just got the following as an email which is really weird - it didn't come up under auto update. It came with an attachment also which I ain't touching till I hear something back. Of course trying to contact Microsoft and asking is like trying to acheive position 93 in the Kama Sutra but does anyone know if this is for real? Thanks Neil (and I Quote:) Microsoft Consumer this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which resolves all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to maintain the security of your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an attacker 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. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34544
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 - Is email from Microsoft authentic? I have heard that some fraudulent emails can have very official looking logos and appearance. I have received a message and want to know how to authenticate it or how to forward it on to Microsoft for verification. The message requests that I download a patch, but doesn't allow me to save it to disk. It will only let me open it immediately. I would like to forward it to Micrsoft and have them look at it. Thank you. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34543
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 - patch install Anyone have luck with these security patch installs? I am having trouble running the install. And am not getting the dialong box to pop up to check yes to. What do I do? Any suggestions? Send to sleepingwillow@awsomenet.net Thanks Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34532
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 - new security pack Can someone help me please. I just installed the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch and since then I am getting numerous memory access violation Kernal32 messages. I am also not able to receive e-mails. Is there a way to remove this patch without a full scale restore of windows from backup? Or maybe someone has a suggestion. Thanks Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34524
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 - Password Is there any way to set up the printing on my computer to where you have to enter a password in order to print?? Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34523
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 - patch history Hi, is there a way to track down which patch was installed on which date on a Windows 2000 system? (and also after installing a service pack) tia, jaz Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34522
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 - sandbox software for running untrusted software Given all the trouble with running untrusted or unknown software on your machines, it might be worth checking out Safe Launch from www.safelaunch.com. Safe Launch allows you to run untrusted programs in a virtual sandbox. This sandbox will popup a window to let you know if the program is trying to modify files, modify the registry, or even trying to connect out over the internet. You can decide whether to allow or deny the activity to occur. Best advice is always to not run executable attachments that arrive by email from unknown sources, but often you receive or download software from the internet that you really want to run. This tool allows you to do it safely without compromising your machine. BTW, I'm sorry if this comes across sounding like an advertisement, it not meant to be. This tool could be of value to striving to keep their system secure. Makes it easy to spot trojans trying to install themselves... Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34506
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 - blocking trojan horses and find out more about attacker? I've recently started using Norton firewall and am surprised to see how many "pings" my computer gets in my activity log. Most of the pings are "unused port blocking has blocked communications". But several times a day, more so just recently, my computer is being attacked by "Backdoor Subseven Trojan Horse". The firewall blocks the communication, but it's been happening 15-20 times per day (it used to only be a couple times each day). I've also been running Norton anti-virus with a Live update. It hasn't detected anything on my computer. Is there a chance that this Trojan horse is coming from within my machine and Norton hasn't picked up on it? Or are all these coming from other computers hitting my IP? I've noticed that many of the IP's attacking mine are the same. I've checked them with arin (whois?) but what does that info tell me? Can I report them anywhere? How? I'm grateful that the attacks are being blocked, but I'm tired of constantly closing the high-alert window every time it happens. Any advice on what to do now that I know their IP? Thanks! Pam Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34502
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 - need new firewall & anti-virus I've been having problems with Norton firewall & AV, as many websites do not display properly. This especially happens on pop-up boxes that come up blank, blank images, etc. Symantec's answers haven't fixed this (I've disabled ad blocking, NIS, NAV, to no avail.) I customize settings for a specific website, which has worked only once so far. So I'm ready to try something new for my Windows 98 and DSL: (1) if you have McAfee, do you have similar experiences with web pages? (2) do "free" firewalls & AVs also have similar problems? Also, when new virus, trojans are found, do these free sites respond quickly with updates..as Norton and McAfee do? KathyD Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34499
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 - Unable to get contact with Microsoft by phone or e mail. For the past two weeks i have received requests from Microsoft to update with current patches they are sending me..I wasn't sure they were legit. I couldnt get in contact with them so out of frustration i downloaded the suggested patches..Im still functioning.I wanted to confirm these patches were from microsoft but was unable to do so..My secondary problem is that during the last two weeks i keep receiving noticis that E mail delivery was unable to be completed. I didnt send any E mail to the addresses identified in the notice..I'm a novice at this stuff and am about to qiit Microsoft for another entity, If that is possible. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34496
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 - Security Settings I manage a public PC, and wish to prevent people from changing settings, and accessing any files except Internet surfing. I am a new user to Windows XP, and do not know how to set a password that would prevent any changing of desktop items or downloading of programs. Can anyone tell me how to do that? Please email me at dapatl@hotmail.com, thank you. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34495
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 - patch downloads Where can i find security updates and patches to download, i have only dialup at home but can burn at work. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34490
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 - Stopping virus emails at server Does anyone know if it is possible to stop all the recent emails containing the swen virus at the server. I have been receiving about 100 emails a day. Unfortunately I stupidly infected myself when I opened the attachment the first time I got the email on the 18th but I managed to disinfect my computer and downloaded the updated virus definitions from Norton. So although I have bocked the senders on my email program and Norton is intercepting and disinfecting, I am still getting huge amounts of the emails in my deleted folder and constantly getting the Norton popups saying that it has cleared an infected email. It is driving me to distraction. Will it ever stop? Can I get it stopped at the server so that it doesn't even get to my computer or do I have to change my e-mail address which would be a real pain, not only to notify everyone but also because I have quite a few subcriptions to various things. Can anyone help?? Many thanks Margarita Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34476
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 - Keith Before Keith gets into a rage about me not reading the previous post, my question relates to being able to ask Microsoft a question easily, I thought the navigation of the market leaders website would be simple. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34453
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 - Two security questions about Window XP Pro and IE6 Is there anyway other than through a 3rd party firewall to put a computer into a stealth mode? ZoneAlarm has an option to hide the "private header". I'm using IE6 with latest updates. Does WindowsXP Pro with latest updates have any ability to help a computer resist the urge to answer a ping? Thanks in advance for your time and help. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34450
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 - Testing security I apologize for asking this question. In a post from several days ago about setting up better security there was a site listed that actually tested several different security issues. I thought I added it to my Favorites but I can't find it. I also can't find the older post. Can anyone point me to a free, legitimate testing site? Thanks and I will record this information this time. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34446
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 - Pop Ups How does one get rid of pop ups? Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34444
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 - I-Worm.Swen http://www.viruslist.com/eng/viruslist.html?id=88029 "The worm scans all disks for files with extensions DBX, MDX, EML, WAB and also that contain either HT or ASP in the extension. Swem then extracts any email addresses that it can find and saves them" That is how it gets the email addresses on infected machines. So if user had newsgroups or emails downloaded locally like most do when you read messages. This virus scans the local folders (.dbx files in Outlook Express) on infected machine, and that is how it gets email addresses for its spam. Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34442
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 - Is there a Way Is there a way to stop the bulk e-mail of the Update Hoax from MS Security. I do not have the virus, but I am getting all the bulk e-mail. I have the latest Office and Windows patches and updates on this computer. Is there someway to stop it from even passing through the e-mail server or just have this blocked at the server. Thank you for your help whom ever does reply. P.S. The person or persons that wrote this virus must be smiling now Tag: http://www.pass-this-on Tag: 34441
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I keep getting a website that takes over Microsoft
Explorer and sets itself as the default web page.
Thereafter we get literally hundreds of pop-ups.

How do I stop this???

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Re: http://www.pass-this-on by RandallW

RandallW
Thu Sep 25 01:32:40 CDT 2003

Your computer has been 'infected' ( not exactly in the sense of a virus
infection ) by a program that 'takes over' your browser. Try installing
some software that looks for adware/spyware. Ad-aware is something (
without cost ) that does a nice job.

"efk22" <efk22@aol.com> wrote in message
news:13f601c3831e$d2fe13f0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> I keep getting a website that takes over Microsoft
> Explorer and sets itself as the default web page.
> Thereafter we get literally hundreds of pop-ups.
>
> How do I stop this???

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Re: http://www.pass-this-on by YoKenny

YoKenny
Thu Sep 25 07:45:20 CDT 2003

efk22 wrote:
> I keep getting a website that takes over Microsoft
> Explorer and sets itself as the default web page.
> Thereafter we get literally hundreds of pop-ups.
>
> How do I stop this???

Browser hijacker parasite
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=knowledgebase/threats/hijackers-passthison

Get Ad-Aware and update to the latest reference file. You should update
and run this at least once a week. Select all items detected and remove.
You may have to reboot and rerun to completely remove the nasties.
Lavasoft/Ad-aware home: http://www.lavasoftusa.com

Get SpyBot Search & Destroy and update to the latest reference
file. You should update and run this at least once a week.
SpyBot home: http://security.kolla.de/
SpyBot How-To: http://www.tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/

SpywareBlaster to perevent these nasties installing.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

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