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    - HELP HELP PLEASe I am running norton sercutiy and it is now redirecting my brower to lop.com/search/search.cgi?s=internet 8src=epage how do I stop this. if I don't put the norton on I disable it the web sites come up fine Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 60012
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    - Updated FAQ available for MBSA 1.2.1 I wanted to alert everyone that a new version of the MBSA FAQ is now posted - thanks to your feedback on the newsgroups! http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsaqa.mspx New in the FAQ : Q. What versions of MBSA are supported? A. PSS only supports the latest version of MBSA which is currently 1.2.1. The mssecure.xml file that MBSA uses to identify missing security updates is different for MBSA 1.2+ than for earlier versions. As of April 20th, 2004, the mssecure.xml file used by earlier versions is no longer being updated. Therefore, scans performed with MBSA 1.1.1 or earlier versions will be incomplete. Users running less than MBSA 1.2.1 will see a message notifying them that 1.2.1 is available. Q. Do I need to uninstall MBSA 1.2 before installing MBSA 1.2.1? A. No, MBSA 1.2.1 will automatically uninstall any previous version of MBSA before installing MBSA 1.2.1 Q. Does MBSA support 64-bit Windows? A. No. Q. What is the current version of MBSA? Why do I see conflicting version numbering in the product? A. The latest version of MBSA is version 1.2.1 - which is also referred to as 1.2.4013.0 on some screens. The 4013.0 refers to build versioning. The official version number exists in the "About Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer" link. If you are running MBSA 1.2 you will see a message that a new version 1.2.4013.0 is available. Q. What settings are required for a successful remote scan of a Windows XP SP2 machine? A. This is addressed in the "readme.html" file in the "Help" directory under the "#firewall" section. If you require remote scanning of Windows XP Service Pack 2 machines, these conditions must be met : . The Server service, Remote Registry service, and File & Print Sharing services must be enabled. . Remote machine scans are performed using TCP ports 139 and 445. In a multi-domain environment, where a firewall or filtering router separates the two networks, TCP ports 139 and 445 and UDP ports 137 and 138 must be open in order for MBSA to connect and authenticate to the remote network being scanned. You must allow these ports on the remote Windows Firewall. -- Mike Chan Technical Product Manager (MBSA) Security Business Unit Microsoft Corporation This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. -- Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 60007
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    - how to open port 2047 a site tech told me to make sure that port 2047 is open. How do I do that? Thanks for the help. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 60004
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    - XP SP2 and Active-X and Explorer Call me stupid ("Hi, Stupid!") but after service pack 2, Explorer pops up with an objection and dialog whenever I want to run something that uses Active-X through the brower. (Zoomify, for example). I tried stifling the warning/objection through Explorer's security options, but it didn't help. What exact options am I missing? Also, SP2 deleted all my shortcuts to Explorer. No big deal, really. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59997
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    - reply to spyware jerks Thanks, I've been so busy trying to remove this thing I forgot to submit it to spybot. It wouldn't be that hard to remove it if the system would recognize it but this guy pulled off a sneaky deal. The bad thing is it doesn't show any connection or trace route or any way to get to it. Thanks again to all. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59994
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    - NTFS Backups to External Hard Drive I am running Windows XP Professional SP1. I recently purchased a 120G external hard drive and formatted it as an NTFS partition. I am using the external hard drive to backup files from my computer (My Documents, some software installation files, and a few other directories), and then I am planning to reformat my PC and restore the files from the external hard drive. I was wanting to know, is anything I will need to do as far as NTFS security permissions on the external hard drive folders to ensure that I will have access the files after I reformat my computer and reinstall Windows XP Professional? Thank you for your time. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59989
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    - SpywareWarriors Vs. PrivacyToolsVendor If you all don't read the Spyware Warrior forums, you are really missing out on something that you have to see if only for the entertaining yet surreal look of it (sort of like a fatal highway crash). There, a vendor of the allegedly rogue anti-spyware app "Privacy Tools 2004" posted to defend his product and ask for opinions on how he can fix the problems with it. From there, it went downhill fast! The vendor ("Ash1ey") went on to berate the posters there, actually threatened to ADD spyware in the app that was supposedly suppose to scan and remove it, and now threatens legal action! This is too good to be missed! This is a look into the mind of one of these people trying to make a quick buck off unsuspecting consumers. It's a must read! http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewtopic.php? p=25034&highlight=#25034 (For those unfamiliar with Spyware Warrior, http://www.netrn.net/spywareblog/ is a spyware blog and http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm is the great guide to anti-spyware apps you should NOT get!) Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59979
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    - servers in russia? I am not sure if i am posting to the correct newsgroup, but here goes. When I start my computer and the firewall is activated, my firewall ("zero-knowledge Freedom")is programmed to ask me whether to accept or deny access to my computer from outside servers that are ostensibly related to various software programs. One of the programs for which i receive a message is Windows Explorer. What seems odd to me is that the IP address of the remote server is alternatively in Russia and berlin germany. Does Microsoft really host some of its stuff on servers in Russia and germany. For Russia, the host name is listed as 62.118.251.84 and the destination IP address is : v20-u.valuehost.ru For Berlin, the Host name is 141.45.186.7 and the destination IP is: dozenten.f1.fhtw-berlin-de Does this seem odd or am I getting paranoid? If this is a spoof, how do I stop their server from attempting to access my system? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59977
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    - password protecting folders - is it possible??? i want to set passwords for individual folders so that only i can access the contents of those folders. is this possible with windows xp? how? thanks. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59972
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    - system backup i am trying to backup my system onto cd but it keeps asking to type a name for this cd is there a certain way to write this Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59969
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    - Internet History/Internet Temp Files Is there a way to block the deletion of history, etc., so that I know what is being accessed by others on my machine? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59964
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    - ** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING - answers to frequently asked questions 2004.08.25 Before you post a question to a Microsoft.public.*.security newsgroup, note that your question may already be answered below: Answers to Top Frequently Asked Questions: http://securityadmin.info My question is not mentioned below. How do I get an answer immediately, with no waiting? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#moreinfo See also: http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.* See also: http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search See also: http://www.google.com I want to post a problem or question to the newsgroup. What info do I need to post in order to get a correct answer quickly? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#netiquette I just heard about a new Microsoft security patch update. Where can I get the patch? http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com OR http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp I just installed a Microsoft security patch update, and now my computer is having problems. http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#patchbroke I received an email from Microsoft / Microsoft Support / Microsoft Internet Security Center claiming to be a security patch [or comprehensive Internet Explorer update]. Is this a virus? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#microsoftemail ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT. I received a virus email from a Microsoft email address. Who do I report this to? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#microsoftemail I have the RPC Blaster worm "virus," what do I do? http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT. My computer is giving RPC Remote Procedure Call messages. There is a TFTP message or file on my computer. My computer keeps locking up, and/or rebooting, or telling me that it will reboot in 1 minute. http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT. Where can I download the Blaster worm / RPC DCOM patch? http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com OR http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp I'm having a problem caused by the JDBGMGR.EXE Teddy Bear "virus" hoax, or I want to replace this file. http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#jdbgmgr I forgot my Windows logon password and can't log in. How do I reset it? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#password I have a problem or a question with a virus or with antivirus. http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#virus NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT. Why is Outlook Express blocking my attachments as "unsafe"? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#attachments How do I stop getting pop-up messages? Or adware? Or spyware? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#pop-ups How do I block people from viewing adult or objectionable content on a computer? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#contentfilter How do I block spam emails? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#spam There is a Content Advisor password blocking me from certain web sites. http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#contentadvisor How do I delete an FTP folder that a hacker put on my computer and I cannot delete? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#ftpfolder Have I been hacked? What do I do if I've been hacked? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#hacked How do I re-secure a computer that has been hacked? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#re-secure How do I test or improve the security on my computer to avoid being hacked? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#harden How do I investigate a suspicious IP address that may be trying to hack me? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#trace How do I report a hacker? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#reporthacker How do I use a port scanner or vulnerability scanner to test my security? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#portscanner How do I encrypt my files and/or hard drive? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#encryption How do I get a firewall? IDS? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#firewall I want to use the IPSec filtering or IP filtering feature of Windows to block certain ports and have a problem or question. http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#ipsec I have a problem or question with the XP ICF firewall. http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#icf I have a problem or question with the IIS URLScan tool. http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#urlscan How do I change the banner on my computer or server to hide what software version I'm using? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#banner How do I enable Windows Auditing to tell who logged into Windows or who accessed a file? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#auditing How do I inspect and disable programs that start up when Windows starts? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#startup How do I use RUNAS or let someone use RUNAS to run commands as administrator without having to type the password? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#runas How do I let non-administrator users run Defrag or change their IP address? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#runas My question is not mentioned above. How do I get an answer immediately, with no waiting? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#moreinfo See also: http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.* See also: http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search See also: http://www.google.com I want to post a problem or question to the newsgroup. What info do I need to post in order to get a correct answer quickly? http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#netiquette Note that this is NOT a full list of all the questions answered in the FAQ. Chances are, your question has probably already been answered. The complete FAQ is at: http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#contents I hope this is helpful. Feedback, suggestions and criticism regarding the FAQ are welcome and may be emailed to me. kind regards, Karl Levinson, CISSP, MCSE, MVP email: levinson_k@despammed.com Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59960
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    - Logging in windows Hi I need to know whether net send messages are logged by windows and if so where can I find them and what information they contain. Am trying to track someone who has been sending threatening messages across our network. Thanx in advance Rich Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59956
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    - Changing password I have a large windows 2000 network. I would like to get users to change their passwords in a staggered fashion. Is there any way in windows that I can set up a method to get users to change their passwords then have those passwords come up for re entering at times in the future. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59951
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    - I have sp1. Questions about sp2 Ok I went to the web site to read as much as I could about stuff on the new sp2-still, some things Im not sure of. I have xp home,ZA free firewall (version 5), AVG antivirus, adaware, & I use yahoo and yahoo messenger. My concern is that these programs wont work properly or perhaps they need to be configured to do so. Anyone have these same programs and can give me some tips?? ALso, is sp2 really all that great??Have you all seen great improvements or pluses on having installed this program??thanks Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59943
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    - spyware is ruining my computer I seemed to have picked up a trojan virus. It is one of those what says: you have to download "SPY WARE" I always refused to download that thing. My Norton antivirus has been quarentining the virus. So far 70 copies of it has been quarentined. The problem is that the function of my computer has been going down. It is now to the point that I can no longer surf the internet b/c internet explorer locks up. Do you think I should have downloaded spyware? What is spyware? I figured that it was another virus that the first trojan horse is just trying to get me to dl a bigger virus. Also, even tho norton has been putting these viruses in quarentine, they still continue to damage my computer. So, I am now to the point where I have to format my harddrive and reinstall everyhting. It is going ot be a pain in the butt. any help? Any one know more about htis spyware thing?\ thjx in advance. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59941
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    - slow web pages my web pages load very slowly or sometimes not all the way can anyone tell me what to do? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59937
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    - CONSUMER REPORT ON VIEW SONIC LCD MONITOR VIEW SONIC IS RIPPING PEOPLE OFF WITH DEFECTED LCD MONITOR,,, THEY ARE SELLING NEW DEFECTED LCD MONITOR TO THE CONSUMERS . DO NOT PURCHASED ANYTHING TO DO WITH VIEW SONIC UNTIL VIEW SONIC DOES THE RIGHT THING . IF YOU ARE THINKING OF PURCHASING FROM VIEW SONIC AND IGNORE THIS MESSAGE LATER YOU WILL BE SORRY ... Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59931
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    - Cannot access attachments on outlook express 6 - help! I recently purchased XP with all the Norton anti-virus- spam-and-firewall stuff. When I receive Emails with attachmentsd I cannot access them. Help and other menues are no great help. Can anyone give me soem directions please? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59928
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    - Firewalls Why do I need a software firewall when there is all ready a SPI firewall in my wireless router? To me it is a duplication that is not needed. Yet SP2 "yells" if I disable it. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59927
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    - CDs that execute code without asking Hi, The other day I took my 35mm film to a photography shop and asked for a CD of my scanned photos along with negatives and prints. When I put the CD in my PC, Windows XP immediately executed a FujiFilm photo-viewing program on the CD without asking me. I am no expert on security, but doesn't this break all the rules? When you insert, say, an audio CD, Windows asks you what you want to do with it. One of the choices is "Do Nothing". Microsoft have gone to some lengths to educate people not to execute e-mail attachments. So why is Windows running arbitrary code on a 3rd party CD without my consent? Unlike e-mail attachments, I'm reasonably confident it won't have a virus. But still, running code can do anything. Did software get installed? Even if the purpose is innocent (say, to make start-up time faster next time), did it add/change registry settings? Overwrite DLLs? This risks breaking something else on the PC. What about spyware? "Bundled" commercial software like this is a high-risk category for spyware, I'd think. Anyway, the point is not whether this particular software is safe - it's that I don't think Windows should have run it without asking me. I want Windows to tell me the CD is trying to run software, and ask if I agree. Then I can decide whether I trust the vendor. After all, I asked for data, not software. Is there any way to recongifure Windows to prevent it doing this? Is this behaviour still the default in SP2? Thanks, James Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59925
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    - the hand / it is happening here also,, the white hand with a red circle around it... HELP111 Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59923
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    - white hand with a red circle around it i get a error page on the left hand corner of screnn and the a white hand with a red circle around it,, Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59922
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    - windows update My system is telling that I do not have the update fuction. I've tried manually activating it but it won't let me click on any thing. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59921
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    - Hisecweb and Scheduled tasks Hi! I have applied hisecweb to my XP computer but then Norton Antivirus and other scheduled tasks stoped to work. Do anyone know how to fix that? Regards /Marcus Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59920
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    - www.ads234.com I get this whenever I sign on internet explorer 6.0 and it happens sometimes when I open a new browser window. It locks up for a long time before connecting. It doesnt do it when I use msn explorer. It is slowing everything down and I cannot seem to locate the problem on the computer. Microsoft help has been absolutely ridiculous to contact and is worthless as far as I am concerned. If you dont get down on your knees and beg them to help fix a problem with THEIR software, you get nothing. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59918
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    - Does anyone recognize this? wupdater.exe My son has a program on his 2 month old Dell (running Windows XP) called "wupdater.exe". In the course of a "normal" shutdown, his computer is very slow to respond and a box pops up asking if he wants to end the "wupdater.exe" program that is running. What's going on? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59905
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    - Recent E-mail telling me to to open "patch.exe" I received an e-mail that looks like it came from "Microsoft". It says to open "patch.exe". I did not do this because the explanation was miss-worded and not in very good english. Is this legit? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59903
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    - How to apply security updates to PCs not connected to the Internet? Hi, I need to apply all security updates to PCs in our enterprise. These PCs are on a LAN not connected to the Internet. Is it possible to download all security updates to a CD and then apply them? All the PCs are Win98. Is it any Windows product for managing centralized distribution of security updates instead the Windows Update web page that requires direct Internet access? Thanks in advance -- Faustino Dina -------------------------------------------------------- If my email address starts with two 'f' drop the first 'f' when mailing me. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59902
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    - I need help with the SP2, My automatic update failed to recieve the PS2, how can i redownload it? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59898
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    - port 139/445 traffic not picked up by antivirus Having a lot of 139/445 traffic in my network, so much that when this virus runs on one of the servers gets a event id 2022 -out of connections. All patches and updates have been loaded. Been in contact with Trend they picked up some spyware appending to secfind.exe, but haven't fixed it as yet. We have a mixed enviroment, win2k and XP. This only affects the Win2k. Win2k security problem? Have spoken to Microsoft in S.Africa but they only have a sweat and rather charming Gal to help you with virus removal tools etc but no where to excalate to. Been hacking at this for 2 weeks now!!!!!!!!!! Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59893
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    - Microsoft update with attached file I just recieved an e-mail with an attached file that claimed to be from Microsofts Program Security Section. It urged me to run the attached file claiming to be a cumulative patch that eliminates all known security vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Outlook and Outlook Express. I did not open the file and deleted it. Could this have been a valid update or more then likely a virus. If this was a virus why did my Norton Antivirus e- mail scanning feature not catch it. Thanks Alan Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59892
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    - automatic updates for Critical Service packs I have had a full recovery, can you show me how to get this back please? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59886
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    - windows updates Hallo, I used to have regular alerts for Windows service updates but since I had a full recovery I cannot see how to make this automatic again. Could you please direct me to have automatic alerts for Critical updates? Thanks Malvina Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59884
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    - "Cannot Find Server" Message Hi all. We got an email from a friend a while back that had no subject with an attachment. The message said, "I have a new phone number, please update your records". We opened the attachment and ever since internet explorer launches continuosly with the message "cannot find server". The page cannot find server page also pops up. Then it closes and does it again. Sometimes many copies are open at the same time. I have scanned it with Norton, it doesn't find anything. Any suggestions? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59882
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    - Cookies and Tracking I have Windows XP Pro sp1 with IE6.0 I also have installed Adware SE. I just ran scan and found a tracking on my cookies. I immediately deleted it. I then went into tools/internet options/privacy/advanced for cookie handling. Can someone tell me how this should be set? Should the overide automatic cookie handling be checked or unchecked and if checked what do I set for 1st party and 3rd party... Accept, Block, or enable? Any help would be great. I just ran a scan yesterday and found 8. How do these tracking things get on one's computer? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59879
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    - Hewlett Packard Certificate Have had a pop-up that appears to be from HP. However, if you read further, you will find out that if you click on close or no, you are authorizing the agent to retrieve data or download data to your computer without your consent. Looks like a HP certificate but if you look on down, the expiration date is (I think) 9-02. I have reported it to Microsoft security. Anyone else seen this thing? It has happened 3 times to me. -- Sam Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59875
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    - Overwriting data on a hard drive How do you completely overwrite a hard drive? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59861
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    - How to isolate laptops from domain until AV is current. Hello, I need some help! We are having a problem with users logging on to the domain with laptops that are infected. Is there a way to isolate systems until their AV definitions are brought current. We are using NAV Corporate Edition. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59859
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    - Microsoft's role in Biometric windows authentication??? I was wondering if anyone knows and can tell me where Windows XP stands as far as supporting biometric devices. I am working on a project and trying to do a little research. I am working with Windows XP Pro on some IBM Thinkpads (T42). These laptops are headed to some field users and need to be a little more secure against theft AND unauthorized access in case they are able to access our network. Biometrics seems to be my next step to look into. So, if anyone has any information or any experiences please send them my way. Thanks! Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59857
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    - Microsoft's role in Biometric windows authentication??? I was wondering if anyone knows and can tell me where Windows XP stands as far as supporting biometric devices. I am working on a project and trying to do a little research. I am working with Windows XP Pro on some IBM Thinkpads (T42). These laptops are headed to some field users and need to be a little more secure against theft AND unauthorized access in case they are able to access our network. Biometrics seems to be my next step to look into. So, if anyone has any information or any experiences please send them my way. Thanks! Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59856
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    - Advertisements pouring in through IE When I leave my computer on and only the icons are on the screen, stuff pours in through the explorer and I can't figure out a way to block this. The other day I had 30 advertisements to close just to get back to the main screen. Any help would be appreciated. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59855
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    - Create a computer certificate for non-connected machine? Here's my scenario: We're doing L2TP VPNs, and we have a very well functional internal PKI set up (doing EAP-TLS for interal wireless, so it's well tested). In doing L2TP VPNs, we need to get certificates on the clients--a User level certificate stored in the local computer store. That's easy, we do it with autoenrollment and a GPO on the domain. However, I have 2 clients that are not part of my domain that need to get a computer certificate. I can get them the certs for my Root and issuing certificate authorities, that's easy, but how in the world do I get them a computer certificate? Please note, they are completely disconnected. Our Certificate server is not reachable from the outside world, nor are these computers going to be toted into the office to be on my network anytime soon. I'm not doing PPTP to get them in without certificates to make the request. How can I make a request on their behalf and export something that I can send via floppy or USB? We're not ready to do smartcards yet. Gratzi Edd Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59851
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    - security log Hi, What is a "best practice" method of auditing failed logon attemtps? I have a small AD - 50 users, and am auditing failed logon attempts but there are always a bunch of events that do not look that important - 675, 677, 617 with --, 627...how does one sift through all of the events and pick out real "attempted logons"? What else should I be looking for? Thanks - Wayner Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59848
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    - workstation locking Hi, I cannot find where to change locking workstation properties. I have a user that says her computer gets locked in way to little time. I am running 2000 servers - AD, and XP pro workstations. I looked in domain group policy but could not find anything... Thanks - Wayner Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59845
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    - log on to line at welcome page is missing When I logon I use to have 3 lines show up User Name Password Lon on as I now can't seem to get the Log on as to show up. I press options beside the shut down buttom but that doesn't display it either. The reason why I need this is that the administrator account I used was associated with my domain, now it would appear that the only account I can access is a guest account. This doesn't help me to do any administrator work. How or can I get this to display back so I can log into my admin account. I can hook this machine back onto the network but I still can't get the machine to look for the admin on the server, it will only look locally. Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59844
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    - having windows errors I have a McAfee firewall and have received some error messages ie: "AVSYNMGR32DLL has caused and error in MCSCAN32DLL" also another message of "RULAUNCH caused an error in (UNknown)" Anything I need to do at this time? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59841
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    - help express what is this? why, after three years is the box for help express popping up at start? why does my fire wall and virus protection call this spy ware? what or where can i find it installed on the computer?should i be concerned? Tag: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar Tag: 59839
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XP SP2 installed with no problem I've yet noticed other than for unwanted
Windows Security Alerts icon in taskbar. I'm running a hardware firewall
(Linksys router) and anti-virus and firewall programs not recognized by
Windows. How can I keep this icon from showing up in my taskbar?--is there a
specific registry edit tweak and/or some other means of keeping this icon
from appearing?

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Re: Xp SP2 puts unwanted Windows Security Alerts Icon in taskbar by Lance

Lance
Wed Aug 25 22:32:47 CDT 2004

Very easy, no regedit necessary.

Open the Security Center, the upper part of the SC has recommendations
buttons for Firewall and Virus Protection.

Click on those buttons and you have the option "I'll monitor it myself,
thank you very much" (or something close to that).

Lance
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barebear thought carefully and wrote on 8/25/2004 6:31 PM:

> XP SP2 installed with no problem I've yet noticed other than for unwanted
> Windows Security Alerts icon in taskbar. I'm running a hardware firewall
> (Linksys router) and anti-virus and firewall programs not recognized by
> Windows. How can I keep this icon from showing up in my taskbar?--is there a
> specific registry edit tweak and/or some other means of keeping this icon
> from appearing?

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