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Comment from shameem on 2009-01-03

2009-01-03T16:21:49Z

It's simple. Just keep all your important information, secret notes, Ids and passwords safely using softwares like Exquipass Password Manager which can be downloaded FREELY at http://www.exquisysltd.com/productinfo.php?p=DA01EX

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Comment from D. W. Whitlock on 2008-12-16

2008-12-16T13:30:23Z

I am new to Leo's site. Very cool. Extremely helpful. Just wanted to recommend using download.com when downloading freeware programs. Their site is totally clean of spyware, malware etc. I am currectly using Super Anti Spyware and Avira AntiVir. Both are free and perform outstandingly. They scan quickly too. Check them out. Best regards, D.W.

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Comment from Phelizha on 2008-11-07

2008-11-08T00:41:27Z

when i download my songz,they come in a form of a file[just a file]...then in a few weeks my computer staerd slowning down,,,it even disconnected te internet by some how....but before these happened..i used symantec antivirus to scan them for viruses but it came clean...i don't get it???????????????????????

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Comment from Rajan on 2008-10-19

2008-10-19T21:05:17Z

hi,I THANK VER MUCH FOR ALL WHO PROVIDED THIS INFO. IAM SURE WILL BE HELPFUL FOR ME

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Comment from Zoom on 2008-09-04

2008-09-04T11:43:58Z

If an email was sent using a proxy site like hotspot can it be traced back to the person who sent it. can the location of that person be determined. If the person was using a 3g wireless GSM router,

Thanks

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Comment from Gunnar Siréus on 2008-04-21

2008-04-21T11:00:13Z

Hi. Can someone help and define what kind of "malware" this is and prevent it from happen again? Some days ago I downloaded and installed a program from the Internet. Afterwards I noticed that the homepage for Explorer had been changed, but not by me. When such things happen I ask myself what else has been changed without my knowing. One more thing: All Virus protection program uses a database with virus charactheristics. But if I am the first receiver of a new developed virus? Who updates this virus database and who can guarantee that the database always is up to date?
Best regards, GS

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Comment from rowal5555 (rob) on 2008-04-11

2008-04-12T02:11:17Z

To Judy Kirkham et al.
In addition to the great tips here at ASK LEO, I would strongly recommend you visit www.bleepingcomputer.com which is a site of 1000s of experts and newbies dedicated to helping one another with the day to day problems we all face. I am 66, and have learned almost all I now know from this friendly site. Cheers

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Comment from Judy Kirkham on 2007-12-20

2007-12-21T03:54:30Z

I do not have any comments, because I am trying to learn how to work this computer that I said I never would buy. I am a 64 yr. old grandmother that just sends e-mails to grandchildren. Hope you can teach me what I need to know. Thanks.

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Comment from Fouaz on 2007-11-17

2007-11-17T08:01:11Z

I was talking to my friend in the uk and suddenly it seemed as if another person was talking to me ..saying things my friend didn't say. ..could it be a hacker ???is hotmail no longer safe ??

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Comment from patrick on 2007-10-12

2007-10-12T12:07:30Z

I'm going to install a anti-virus on my computer, certain questions is bothering my mind:
- I want to download a free anti-virus, w/c site can be useful for this problem? pleass answer asap
- Secondly I also want to install a anti-virus, Which hundereds of anti-viruses is the most reliable, does not slows down the computer and also the most fastest that can update? please answer.
I need all answers you can give me, please be honest...

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-09-17

2007-09-17T16:09:49Z

Yes

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Comment from Nit on 2007-09-15

2007-09-16T01:21:27Z

i am going to change my residence soon...so i will get a new internet connection...so will my ip address change??

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Comment from vincent on 2007-09-03

2007-09-03T15:51:41Z

I'm afraid ccleaner does not let you choose which items within a selection to delete...
You either delete the index.dat files or you don't.
You either delete the temporary Internet files or you don't.
etc.
Sorry...

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Comment from Roz Weir on 2007-08-10

2007-08-11T05:52:42Z

I downloaded CCleaner just now and ran it but it wants to delete things I use...I don't understand how to keep from deleting the whole list...there are things that need deleting but not the whole list..HELP..how do I keep from deleting everything it wants to delete?

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-08-06

2007-08-06T15:30:37Z

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"Most" compatible I couldn't tell you. I'm sure that many run well on Windows
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Comment from Kim on 2007-08-04

2007-08-04T20:36:47Z

Which antivirus product is most compatible with
Vista-loaded new computers? I have used Norton Antivirus on my previous computers, but have heard terrible things about NAV 2007 making Vista computers run very slowly. The computer is an EMachine, with Vista Home Premium version.

Anyone have advice? I am still on dial-up internet, using AOL and wonder how much protection AOL provides for incoming viruses. Also, how good is the Firewall and Windows Defender stuff built into Vista Home Premium operating system?

Thanks!

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Comment from vivek on 2007-07-31

2007-07-31T10:02:21Z

my system is hanging suddenly i scanned with anti virus and spam there is nothing and i had observed that when before shuting down i pressed right click mouse and it is beeing made me so much problem plz get me the solution

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Comment from Maria on 2007-07-11

2007-07-11T22:12:28Z

I havea lap with NOD32 antivirus system.Is it good enough?

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Comment from fathima muhsina on 2007-07-05

2007-07-06T04:38:19Z

i would like to ask a question how can we save our comp from viruses that come from cds or floppys or flash drives when we access data
i had a recent problem
ihad some data on a flash drive and when i opened it flashed that had a deadly virus trojan horse and the file was scanned and deleted virus by bythe norton antivs i have norton on my comp and the file was scanned then automatically cleared after that all my hidden files failed to appear
and the folder option for hidden files doesnt work
though files disappear they cannot reappear
how can i resolve this problem
and make my hidden files appear again is it virus or what happened my antivirus is uptodate
though i retrieved all my files by "'search for hidden files &folders" i couldnt make any file reappear after that through the 'show hidden files' in foldr opt
folder options

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Comment from Asad Nawaz on 2007-06-01

2007-06-01T20:08:11Z

I had a virus scan McAfee.
but virus attack my computer many many time
and my windows corrupt
so i am not using any virus scan
i just use only known and secured websites and services
Virus scan can not stop any virus
I also use firewll but it is not usable
it slow down my computer many much

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Comment from omarfathel on 2007-05-06

2007-05-06T21:17:53Z

it's very important to be educated to know where is the trusted sites to view and where is the suspecious sites is located, so my advice is to give a good education to internet users about the sites that they should trusted, and may be in the future to make an web site that recommend the good sites to the users. thank you

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Comment from Benjamin Wilson on 2007-03-28

2007-03-29T03:24:54Z

I have McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 on my computer and results, cookies are spyware: clean, no viruses, spam (Outlook Express 6 has a feature from the program that I use to mark mail as spam and has its own SpamKiller under the Inbox when it starts up with a +/- button to show/hide SpamKiller (Ex: [SPAM]=AdventureQuest= New User Confirmation; normal e-mail ex: =AdventureQuest= New User Confirmation.)

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Comment from kuldeep Dashora on 2007-02-03

2007-02-03T15:51:05Z

There are "Trojan horse" type programs, such as Back Orifice and Netbus, that could cause the behavior you are describing. Both BO and Netbus are Windows 95/98 applications designed to allow other people to access your machine (generally for malicious purposes) over the Internet.

In order for anyone to use BO on your machine, you have to install the server side of the application. This is normally done by getting you to download an application or by sending the server EXE to you in an e-mail message and hoping you execute it. This is why it is called a Trojan horse -- you have to consciously or unconsciously run the EXE to install the server -- it does not propagate itself like a virus (see How Computer Viruses Work for a description of Trojans and viruses). Once you execute the server EXE, the server is installed and will start running automatically every time you turn on your computer.

With the server installed, an evil-doer can run the BO client program and control your computer remotely, running programs, erasing files... Obviously, this is not a good thing. It is easy to detect Back Orifice either manually or with software.

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Comment from Larry on 2007-01-03

2007-01-03T17:47:18Z

I have a website that keeps getting homepage changed and viruses on it. What do I need to keep this from happening? This site was made using Dreamweaver. Is this hackers or what? Please let me know what I need to do. I have a virus scan and an adware detection on my computer.

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Comment from pat seibel on 2006-11-01

2006-11-01T18:08:34Z

In my error log it sys ip address lease for network card has been denied by the dhcp.What does this mean and how can i fix it?

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Comment from peace on 2006-10-16

2006-10-17T00:31:07Z

hii how are u my freind email has benna hacked a and her email there some pics i dont want any one 2 see them the who has stole the email is sending all the pics 2 all the people .. i like 2 help me mr. the ehamil has ben hacked is s_dandouna@hotmail.com plz reply at my email if u like

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Comment from apichat on 2006-09-30

2006-10-01T03:57:30Z

i forgot the password papajung@hotmail.com please help this email is my sistor for me
Thank
apichat.

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Comment from Snug PG on 2006-08-23

2006-08-24T02:31:19Z

How can I be sure that I am safe when I download something like videos or music.

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Comment from royce henry on 2006-07-18

2006-07-18T23:16:46Z

Leo How do I e-mail a web page?

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Comment from Leo on 2006-07-08

2006-07-09T01:52:54Z

I recommend continuing to use Windows Update.

However I know that not everyone agrees. In the related links on this article: http://ask-leo.com/wga_is_it_spyware.html - check the alternate view link - it includes some alternatives.

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Comment from JoyLeaf on 2006-07-08

2006-07-09T01:46:20Z

I have stopped using Windows update since I learned that it's verification process is spyware and lets the mothership, Microsoft know what software I choose to use and if I have a registered copy. I have read about this on several sites with a good reputation and am looking for a way to get updates without using their verification program. Any help you can offer with this problem?

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Comment from Sheryl on 2006-07-08

2006-07-08T15:05:42Z

I'm very conscientious about protecting my computer, but when I try to install the Windows updates, I always get conflicting messages. One indicates that installation of Microsoft 6.0 is complete, but when I reboot, an error message pops up indicating that it could not complete installation. Then I follow the prompts either to continue or go to the "advanced" options to continue installation, and ultimately get the same message: unable to complete installation. I've tried doing the updates with my AV program and firewall turned off, but to no avail. Can you help?
Thanks so much!

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Comment from Chavale on 2006-07-05

2006-07-06T01:32:20Z

Hi Leo
This is a question: When I turn on my computer a warning message displays: :"the application failed to start because MFC71U.DLL was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix the problem. ". Please help me sort out this annoying problem. And tell me how this happened in the first instance.? Any Leo Member can help me please :(

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Chavale

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Comment from Gary Oscarson on 2006-07-05

2006-07-05T12:47:58Z

Is there software or a good way to determine all of the (if any) security and virus protection that is currently installed and active on a home computer and home computer network? I am looking for a solution or solutions that will work going back to windows 95 through XP.

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Comment from Leo on 2006-06-30

2006-06-30T15:50:22Z

You can't block it, but it's not a problem. More here: http://ask-leo.com/what_can_people_tell_from_my_ip_address.html

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Comment from latanya on 2006-06-29

2006-06-29T17:52:07Z

Hi leo, just recently gave someone my ip address..can they find out where i live..they said they could help me fix a problem i was having...i also have computer phone service..can they get my phone number..How do i block it? Hellppppppp.

Scared!!!

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Comment from yusef on 2006-06-21

2006-06-21T22:29:40Z

You see im in this membership for a kind of music fan group... now the problem (to make a long story short) i have a proxy! how do i get rid of it?

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Comment from maria on 2006-06-02

2006-06-03T01:15:28Z

I have a computer which i share with a person I dont like in my job, I have noticed that in the messenger she writes about me, is there a way I can look in my computer to check if her conversations in the messenger are saved there, can I read them?

Thanks for any help

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Comment from azam on 2006-04-18

2006-04-19T01:46:23Z

sir , leo how are you ? i think you are ebsouletly right. plz i forget my yahoo passowrd so plz help me. there is my life in my yahoo id . so plz plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me as soon as possible . tell me what can i do .>>>>????

with best wishes ,,,,, i will waiting ur answer

sweet leo

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Comment from michelle on 2006-03-30

2006-03-30T18:38:49Z

how do i start the computer ? im blonde

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Comment from Walt on 2006-03-06

2006-03-06T21:03:41Z

I would do what it takes to get Automatic Updates to work, or start visiting Windows Update on a very regular basis.

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Comment from Dave on 2006-03-06

2006-03-06T20:51:48Z

I had a serious question to ask what if your automatic updates don't work or system restore doesn't work what can be done just to keep the files safe from people looking into them. I do have firewall and virus protection but want to know if there is anything eles that would keep my system safe?.

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Comment from sudhir on 2006-03-05

2006-03-05T09:17:15Z

Hi Leo,

Whenever i open my internet to browse i see alot of IE windows poping up. And i also see Lsass.exe report coming up. I have tried everything it is still the same. So i request to please guide me through the firewall which i should use.

Thanks
Sudhir

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Comment from Leo on 2006-03-01

2006-03-02T05:22:22Z

This article: http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_change_my_from_user_name_in_msn_hotmail.html

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Comment from ellen collicutt on 2006-03-01

2006-03-02T00:41:11Z

how do you change your msn messenger hotmail name with out having to make a new account?

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Comment from wanda amos on 2006-02-26

2006-02-26T19:54:49Z

i dont remember my password or my secret question for signing in to msn

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Comment from george Rockwell on 2006-02-01

2006-02-02T02:03:04Z

Leo : I need your inputy badly. I have three Msn and three Yahoo mail email adresses in the family but we cant access them. Every time we access any of them we arter told the password is wrong.So we change the passworrd using the proper steps and try with the new and the same thing. I have now mov3ed to G-mail to have a email connection. But those emails are there with imprtant messages and we cant just leave them there. Whenever we try customer care we are told to change the pass word following their instruction. When you do that and try to access sometimes it gives a glimpse of the inbox but then it goes bland and say wrong password.
I am convinced that this is some hacker playing with other people's mail using remote controlled viruses. What do you think and what should I do?

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Comment from ashok pal on 2006-01-25

2006-01-25T12:30:23Z

ashok_bbc@yahoo.com
to safe the computer on the internet

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Comment from Tahir on 2006-01-08

2006-01-09T02:11:47Z

Every time i open internet explorer its says microsoft has encountered a problem and needs to shut down internet explorer and ive got nortans anti virus and then a virus notification pops up the virus is w32.sndca.a i think thats the problem why internet explorer does not work but i cant get rid of that specific virus. can u help me.

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Comment from Leo on 2006-01-05

2006-01-06T05:04:32Z

You cannot legally download it. You'll have to get one from wherever you got your laptop, or you'll have to purchase one.

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Comment from James on 2005-12-31

2006-01-01T06:24:17Z

I don't have an installation CD for Windows XP -
and I can't boot up my notebook..where can I download it?

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Comment from Anonymus on 2005-12-27

2005-12-27T20:40:10Z

i might recomend learning how to reformat your comp its free (but you might need a blank disk for a setup disk and your windows/whatever you use for a platform cd)

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Comment from skumar on 2005-12-18

2005-12-19T05:49:18Z

how should my computer not remember my password in my website

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Comment from dee on 2005-12-14

2005-12-14T16:05:18Z

i need to know if there is a site where i can eraser my hard drive and operating syatem and start fresh like new but i need a free eraser pleases help me if u can thanks

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2005-12-04

2005-12-04T17:52:45Z

Don't do it. See my response with http://ask-leo.com/can_i_delete_lsassexe_svchostexe.html

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Comment from Ali on 2005-12-04

2005-12-04T17:48:11Z

I have 6 procsses in windows task manager how do i delete them without damgeing my system? isass.exe, svchost.exe, csrss.exe, taskmgi.exe, spools.exe, msmgs.exe,.....can anyone help? (running win xp pro)

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Comment from don endeavour on 2005-11-14

2005-11-14T13:49:35Z

how can i get in my girlfriend's email account. I suspect she might be cheating on me.

how can i get her passcode for her cell phone voicemail.

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Comment from soria on 2005-11-09

2005-11-09T10:43:57Z

how should my computer not remember my password in my website

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Comment from vishal on 2005-10-31

2005-10-31T10:18:33Z

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Comment from shef den on 2005-10-29

2005-10-29T14:42:51Z

Hi,

I,ve got a teenager who keeps looking at porn site and I think this gets the cumputer full of viruses so its completely unusable. Could this be the case? How can I stop him, from getting om these very disturbing hard core porn sites? Any one?

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Comment from anetha thompson on 2005-10-28

2005-10-29T00:39:39Z

i just dont want it in there i want it safe for my family

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Comment from Md. Irshad on 2005-10-20

2005-10-20T13:57:40Z

Hallo sir,

I am just 17yrs old. I am a computer hardware course(1 yr diploma). I am maintaince in any where but i have a big problem it is "HOW DOES I SAFE MY COMPUTER ON INTERNET" I have use many antivirus on system but he is not success. So, I want it if any software or any program are YOU known, So, plz help me.
Because in my life i aim is a good and scientific computer eggr. So, Plz sir this is my dream plz help......

You have answer it my E-mail: dataconversation@rediffmail.com

I am now waiting your answer...

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Comment from maurice on 2005-09-27

2005-09-27T12:24:08Z

currently on my pc i am using
AVG Anti Virus Software
Spybot search and destroy
AdAware SE
I update the software on a weekly basis, and the only firewall i have is windows xp firewall
Is my pc safe - if not what do you recomend
Thanks

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Comment from Leo on 2005-09-22

2005-09-23T05:07:46Z

If you reboot from your Windows install CD, one of the options along the setup process will be to formnat the hard drive.

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Comment from Zac Paullan on 2005-09-22

2005-09-22T21:10:00Z

Hi Leo,

Great site.

I have a new 200gig hard disc and i want to format it and then install windows xp. I have never formatted my pc and do not know the commands or what to do?. I have been told to format my new hard disc UNCONDITIONALLY. How do i do this?

Thanks!

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Comment from tammy hough on 2005-09-04

2005-09-04T07:44:48Z

Leo,
I hope I did this right I installed weather bug on my computer, it said that it was weather from my local new station well it was the hardest thing to get off my computer to be honest a real pain in the ass... I found instructions on the internet that I hope was correct..it said to go into control panel and go to add/remove item so I did and removed weather bug...is this all I have to do???

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Comment from Srinivas on 2005-07-07

2005-07-07T18:48:54Z

My system files are accessed by a strange guy on the network, I have internet facility by way of which an external person is able to assess my files

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Comment from Henry M on 2005-06-26

2005-06-26T14:32:25Z

Also remember you can block known spyware sites. Or other sites that have been known to install applications without your approval *cough* viewpoint *cough*. (Long story short - a process was installed and running that I never approved of. Leo's site has excellent information viewpoint)

My hosts file now has these following entries in order to hopefully prevent future unapproved installations:

127.0.0.1 creativeby.viewpoint.com
127.0.0.1 www.viewpoint.com
127.0.0.1 www.one.org
127.0.0.1 one.viewpoint.com
127.0.0.1 track.vwpt.com

Thanks Leo!

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Comment from Leo on 2005-06-19

2005-06-20T05:55:58Z

Why is hard to answer. But it definitely sounds like you need to run an up-to-date anti-virus and anti-spyware scan.

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Comment from kiran on 2005-06-19

2005-06-20T05:48:52Z

Hi ,
i have a pc at home without internet connection. I use to browse internet from a nearby browsing center. It seems my system has been attacked by virus as i had copied a file(not exe but pdf file) in the browsing center in a floppy and store d in my system. now i am not able to see folder options in my tools menu of windows explorre . Also my system has become slow. Any idea y dthis happende

Thanks
Kiran

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Comment from Awin on 2005-05-02

2005-05-02T15:48:00Z

Hi.
Great that you are helping people get rid of Porn Problem on the Net. Just as you we are are a software company who have developed a Unique Software to block these kind of Porn on the net.

Please let me know your interest.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-04

2005-04-05T02:43:46Z

http://www.legalmp3downloads.com/

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Comment from Moise peck on 2005-04-04

2005-04-04T22:34:53Z

HI, I was just wondering if can help me find a few music download sites that do not carry viruses (trustworthy) when downloading music

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Comment from Leo on 2005-02-04

2005-02-04T17:58:16Z

I'm not sure about software firewalls. I'd check the WIndows XP built-in firewall ... I'd be surprized if that didn't work. And certainly an external firewall such as a router will work.

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Comment from poorak on 2005-02-04

2005-02-04T10:41:18Z

Is there any firewall which works under safe mode with networking in win XP.

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Comment from nosa on 2004-11-20

2004-11-21T05:01:47Z

This is my first time to use this link and I would like to keep my computer safe on the internet.

Thanks

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Comment from auctionhugh on 2004-11-18

2004-11-18T14:41:05Z

This is only my opinion. If you have fast internet (DSL or Cable Internet), you should/must have a router between your DSL/Cable modem and your computer. The router can be wired or wireless.

A wired router is a small, inexpensive (Under $40) piece of hardware that provides a huge help protecting your computer - because they all have a built in firewall that requires no attention from you to maintain.

As an added bonus, they also allow you to hook more than one PC/Laptop to your fast internet connection at the same time! And if you want to set it up, you can use it to create a home network that allows all your computers to share one printer easily.

This is just one wired router that will work fine for you, there are many others: http://tomshardware.bizrate.com/nc/marketplace/search/search__prod_id--6646705,rf--tng011,sort--6.html

One other note, Windows XP Service Pack 2 turns on the updated "Windows Firewall". If you've installed "SP2" you probably have a firewall running. However I still strongly recommend a router with built in firewall.

Hope this helps,
Hugh

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Comment from Benjamin Lindelof on 2004-11-10

2004-11-10T09:52:31Z

Best setup:
Router + Software Firewall + Antivirus + AdAware SE

None of this is provided by Microsoft. Even the Software Firewall works, but try Norton or Zone Alarm.

I recommend Norton across the board. They have saved me a few times; a virus comes out in the morning and they have an update specifically for it that afternoon!

Router: Make sure it's a router and not just a 'switch'.

Ad-Aware SE: Available at www.lavasoftusa.com

I hate spyware!

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-09

2004-11-10T02:59:55Z

It depends on the program. The file sharing programs like Kazaa seem to be the most problematic.

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