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- Windows XP Network >> IE Hijacked!My Internet explorer has been hijacked such that whenever I open it I get redirected. It also hampers my ability to surf. I already have "Spyhunter" installed but it hasn't fixed the problem, any ideas how I can remove this unwelcome guest on my PC?
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- Windows XP >> How can I open Windows Explorer using a keyboard shorcut, WITHOUT it defaulting into Full-Screen mode?WindowsXP Pro (SP2)
Hi
How can I open Windows Explorer using a "keybard shortcut" WITHOUT
explorer defaulting straight into Full-Screen mode?
I've now spent quite a lot of time on this... and it's driving me
bl**dy NUTS.
All I want to do us be able to
- use a hot-key combination, to
- open up WindowsXP Explorer
- in my directory of choice,
- WITH the folders visible (in LH column)
- but WITHOUT it being in "Full-Screen" mode !
I have even tried opening explorer by using a short-cut to a batch file
which then contains something like
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e, c:\docs
And although this DID work for a while... Suddenly every time I use
hotkeys to open a directory they are in bl**dy FULL SCREEN mode.
So I keep having to hit F11 to get it back into "Normal" mode every
single time. :^[
Is the way you close the previous ms Explorer view relevant, here?
i.e. If you set it to the correct sort order you want... and then hold
down Control when you click the top right "X", then next time
Explorer opens is seems to keep your previous sort order...
Sorry for starting a second thread on this but I have now simplified
the definition of what the problem is... and I am getting desperate!
Any suggestions?
Ship
Shiperton Henethe
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- Windows XP Hardware >> Problem Installing New USB DeviceI'm trying to install a wireless mouse. When I plug it into the USB sucket, I
get the message that "My new USB device exceeds the power limits of my HUB
port". Do I have the wrong hardware, or that can be fixed by changing some
settings?
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Thanks very much!
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- Windows XP Hardware >> cd writer does not workHello. I have a problem with my cd writer. It is just an atapi 52x max cd writer. It came with the pc i bought early in 2003. The drive itself works fine, with it reading from cd's no problem. The problem comes when i try to burn a cd(data videocd music etc). it does not matter which software i use, roxio nero or winxp, it will just not burn
It will just come up with an error telling me that the media is invalid, or something to that effect. I have tried my blank cd's on other pcs and they burn fine, so it cannot be that. i have lowered the burn speed and still nothing.
Being as the drive still reads any cd i put in it, i would assume that it will just be a software problem, not hardware(hopefully).
Any help would be grea
Thank you in advanc
Jamie Morga
p.s. any suggestions plz mail me
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- Windows XP Security >> Roaming Profiles and laptopsIs there a way to have a roaming profile with a laptop?
once a user is disconnected, any chenged to the laptop
profile are lost when they are reconnected. Is there
something I can do to avoid this and have the machine
override the settings on the server?
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- Windows XP Setup >> emulation of past windows versionI once heard that Windows XP can emulate older versions of
Windows, making this OS a gamers dream. Can this be done
and if so, how do you do it? I'm not trying to do any
gaming, but get Net Express version 3.0 to run on XP Pro.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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- Windows XP >> New XP Pro install is brittle?Re-installed XP Pro 2 days ago due to complete lock-up
after massive local power failure. (no, I do not have a
UPS) System came up and worked fine for some time but
started re-booting by itself after a time. System error
reports pointed to a device driver. ATI-Rage driver was
removed (had been installed from a CD) and replaced with
the one from Windows Update. Now system fails in the same
way and error reporting says the problem is under
investigation. Looking at the machine's own error list
returns a number of differing complaints the unit never
had before and I'm wondering if they really are problems
at all. The latest is a Bad Block error on my Creative
CD5233E CD/ROM drive. There was no disk in it at the time
and I was on-line when my screen just blacked out, as
usual, and re-booted. A check of Device Manager returned
a report of Functioning correctly for the drive. This is
just the latest of many. I'm thinking there is a
corruption somewhare. At times the Task Manager reports
100% CPU usage when nothing should be happening at all.
Usually the process that's doing this is: cidaemon.exe
but I have no earthly idea what this process does? Should
I just re-format and re-install XP? By the way, this
install was on a new Western Digital 30 gig drive.
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- Windows XP >> JAVA programs ... How many do I need?I was just looking in my Add-Remove Programs and found listed:
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 10 size 120.00MB
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 11 size 120.00MB
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6 size 119.00MB
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 9 size 120.00MB
Java(TM) 6 Update 2 Size 111.00MB
Java(TM) 6 Update 3 Size 111.00MB
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 1 size 134.00MB
Seems like I shouldn't need all of these. Which ones can I safely Remove?
Using XP Home SE2
thanks in advance, Jim
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- Windows XP Setup >> need to stop unwanted driver re-install from appearing on rebootI forgot to remove the driver for a BENQ LCD before removing form XP.
Worse, I plugging in a Viewsonic monitor in its place before installing the
right driver.
Despite the correct driver has been installed for the Viewsonic LCD, every
time after starting up the XP and login, the wrong unsigned driver install
will be attempted and I have to abort the install
This is pain I need help to remove. thank you
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- Windows XP Hardware >> USB Mass Storage Device - This device cannot start. (Code 10)I just purchase an Iomega ext HD 160GB USB 2.0 . Apparently my Getaway PC XP
Pro SP-2 doesn't detect the new hardware. I tried installing the BIOS update -
as recommended - but still doesn't work. When i tried to add the hardware the
system finds it but at the end there is a msg that it could be added properly.
In devide manager it shows the yellow icon with exclamation sign. No letter
has been assigned and no way it shows in disk management.
Driver points to usbstor.sys . Gateway, PC is not much help, Iomega website
doesn't do much either and same scenario with Microsoft website.
I noticed, by searching the web, this problem is been around for a while. Any
idea how to correct a problem?
Thanks
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> low virtual memoryHere lately I keep getting the message that my system is
low on virtual memory. Could anybody tell me how to fix
the problem? If it matters, I have plenty of free disc
space, so its not like my hard drive is full.
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- Windows XP Security >> ** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING - answers to frequently asked questions 2003.11.13Before 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.htm#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.htm#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.htm#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.htm#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.htm#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.htm#jdbgmgr
I forgot my Windows logon password and can't log in. How do I reset it?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#password
I have a problem or a question with a virus or with antivirus.
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#virus
NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
Why is Outlook Express blocking my attachments as "unsafe"?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#attachments
How do I stop getting pop-up messages? Or adware? Or spyware?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#pop-ups
How do I block people from viewing adult or objectionable content on a
computer?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#contentfilter
How do I block spam emails?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#spam
There is a Content Advisor password blocking me from certain web sites.
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#contentadvisor
How do I delete an FTP folder that a hacker put on my computer and I cannot
delete?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#ftpfolder
Have I been hacked? What do I do if I've been hacked?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#hacked
How do I re-secure a computer that has been hacked?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#re-secure
How do I test or improve the security on my computer to avoid being hacked?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#harden
How do I investigate a suspicious IP address that may be trying to hack me?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#trace
How do I report a hacker?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#reporthacker
How do I use a port scanner or vulnerability scanner to test my security?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#portscanner
How do I encrypt my files and/or hard drive?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#encryption
How do I get a firewall? IDS?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#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.htm#ipsec
I have a problem or question with the XP ICF firewall.
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#icf
I have a problem or question with the IIS URLScan tool.
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#urlscan
How do I change the banner on my computer or server to hide what software
version I'm using?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#banner
How do I enable Windows Auditing to tell who logged into Windows or who
accessed a file?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#auditing
How do I inspect and disable programs that start up when Windows starts?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#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.htm#runas
How do I let non-administrator users run Defrag or change their IP address?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#runas
My question is not mentioned above. How do I get an answer immediately,
with no waiting?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#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.htm#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.htm#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
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- Windows XP Security >> User Profile & Restart IssuesAfter a clean format & reinstall, XP Pro "forgot" things--
-for example, docs were missing my My Documents,
Bookmarks were being lost, IE & OLE settings going back
to default, etc. I typed them back in, and since then,
it was ok. Since then, it looks ok.
I checked the Event Viewer and noticed 4 consecutive
errors with a Red X next to "userenv" and a caution error
of the same nature. Is this related to this issue?
Also, a few times when I shut down, the system would
restart. I turned off auto-restart at error and saw a
stop error. I uninstalled Easy CD Creator 5 and the
issue happened once or twice more, then it was fine. I
put CD Creator back & once again ran the XP update, and
now it's fine (after a $35 call to Roxio...)
Are either of these issues just a fluke, or is there
perhaps something causing them? I spent 6 hours fixing
my system last night and would not like to do it again.
Thanks.
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- Windows XP Security >> WINDOWS XP PASSWORDI INSTALL WINDOWS XP PRO IN MY COMPUTER AND I PUT MY LOGON PASSWORD. AT FIRS
I CAN LOGON WITH MY PASS THEN WHEN I REBOOT THE SYSTEM DONT WANT TO ACCEPT MY
PASS. I GO IN SAFE MODE AND THE ADMINISTRADOR HAVE A PASS TOO. WHAT IS GOING
ON PLEASE HELP.
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Windows XP Security >> local sharing and security
Hi, I have created another user with limited
administration on my fat32 XP system. I would like to
know how to make folders and subfolders private so that
only I have access i.e.: C: drive, my pictures etc..
I have tried ticking\unticking the use simple file
sharing in tools>folder options>view tab so that I enable
the "grayed out" make this folder private box. But was
not successful.
Because when I tick the "do not share this folder" on
sharing tab or web sharing tab it does not work. Meaning
I log under my sister account that I have created for her
I can still read>edit>delete anything I basicaly want on
my administartor folders which I have selected not to
share to begin with.(or is this normal?)
Can you explain to me on how to I go about not sharing
anything on my side of my account, keeping in mind that I
have already right clicked on folders that i do not wana
share. Because the "make this folder private" is grayed
out! Can you please help with this one, thanks.
Windows XP687
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> system restore still not working.I have done everything suggested even a repair install of WindowsXP and it
still will not restore. Is it possible that if nothing has changed between
now and the chosen restore point that it will not restore? It goes through
the whole process of restoration but then reboots and the system restore
window has at the top, "unable to restore your computer to this point" I
really don't need to restore now but sure would want System Restore
functioning if I get into trouble with something.
Any ideas?
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- Windows XP Network >> VPN not 100% functional when using wireless adapter to connectHi!
I am having a hell of a time trying to figure this one out.
First the environment:
1. I am using a Linksys RV042 to VPN to my office network.
2. The office network has a Windows 2003 server which acts as file server,
DNS, and Domain Controller. (IP 192.168.1.111)
3. All client PCs are XP SP2.
4. RV042 is running the embedded firewall application and as far as I know
this is the only firewall protecting my office network.
5. All the client PC are running Windows Firewall and Windows Defender.
6. I establish PPTP VPN tunnels (this is the only way I was able to get the
RV042 to assign the correct DNS address to the VPN clients).
7. All computers (server and clients) have the latest Windows updates.
8. The RV042 has the latest firmware available installed.
Now the problem:
There are a couple computers that will not be able to access the office
resources when VPNing using their wireless network adapter. These same
computers will have no problem accessing the office resources when VPNing
using the Ethernet LAN adapter. In both cases (wireless and wired LAN
adaptor) I have no problem establishing the VPN tunnel: using windows VPN
client I connect to the RV042, which will assign a dynamic IP to the computer
and 192.168.1.111 for DNS. As I said, with the Ethernet adapter I will be
able to access all the resources, i.e. exchange server, shared docs, ping
hosts, etc. However, when using the wireless adaptor I will not be able to
access any resource at all even though the computer is assigned a valid IP
address and 192.168.1.111 for DNS.
Things that I've done so far to try to solve this:
1. Uninstalled Windows Defender and turned off Windows Firewall: same
result; I can access office resources only when VPNing using the Ethernet LAN
adaptor.
2. Installed a different wireless adaptor: same result.
I don't know what else to do. Any ideas?
Is there any security configuration that prevents the wireless adaptor from
accessing networks through VPN tunnels?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Pablo M.
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- Windows XP Update >> MS05-038 (896727) FAILURE Cum. Sec. Update for I.E. 6.0.2800.1106The August 10th, 2005 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer
(896727)
Security Update MS05-038 for I.E. 6.0.2800.1106 (latest) crashed my
operating system on my 98 SE computer. Immediately upon installation, I.E.
failed. Upon reboot, the system reverted to its' original registry and began
reestablishing hardware profiles for USB connections, monitor, parallel and
mouse ports. Many software connections were lost including Norton Anti-Virus
and Canon zoombrowser.
I won't be installing any more Security Updates for 98 SE any longer. I
have two backup H.D.s for my system just in cases like this. Obviously,
Windows doesn't care whether they crash 98 SE systems so they put out
critical updates for downloading which were not tested.
I am a 21 year computer vet who also runs 2000 and XP Pro in my office (and
two other computers in my home). I know something about computers but am not
a tech. I like 98 SE but cannot trust MS to provide secure performing
critical updates.
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- Windows XP >> MSN has experience a Error HELP!!!!Help!!!! My XP has gone crazy. I cannot do anything on my
computer without getting this message in the subject line.
My desk top opens up. But if I do anything I get this
message. I do not have the origional Disk because of my EX
wife. I cannot even open Word or My Computer. Does anyone
have any advise. I cannot afford to but another Windows XP
software kit $199.00.
Please any Ideas please email me. I tried to re format c:
but the Prompt refuses to take because XP in running...
MSN has experienced a error>. Send error report or don't
send. Program will now close....over and over and over
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- Windows XP Perform Maintain >> Re: KB839645"Andre" <Andre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:46637AE2-9E33-4C6B-B00A-857ED4B59111@microsoft.com
> Dear Charlie I too have all the same updates and also having problems
> with my pc.Personnally I think it is their updates that have gone wrong ,
> it`s not the first time. There was an update kb841911 that caused pc`s to
> slow to a crawl but I uninstalled it and got my speed back. Has for Mr.
> Rocket well some of us know what to do for updates but logically when
> your pc goes through some updates and works then all of a sudden you get
> 5 new updates then the next day u see a change , you automatically go to
> the last thing that changed it.So again I hope that Microsoft takes a few
> minutes to read these forums meanwhile we could uninstall the latest
> updates and see if it makes a difference.Good Luck
>
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Let me jump onto the bandwagon by telling my experience with winupdate
version 5 - I foolishly installed onto my system. V5 showed me a number of
hotfixes totalling around 2.9 MB but after starting the download it appeared
that BETA Service Pak 2 had been marked for download as well without my
consent (knowledge). Since those winupdates, once in progress, can NOT be
cancelled (downloading) and no one of the MVP eggsperts had an idea how
to stop this disaster, It was my joy to wipe my HD to come clean of the
situation. I dearly hope MS takes my unpleasant lesson to built an download
ABORT button into winupdate.
Steve
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- Windows XP >> Error 1324When attempting to uninstall Norton Antivrus 2000-2002, the operation is
aborted when 'Error 1324. The folder path 'My Pictures' contains an invalid
character' is returned. As a result, I unable to install Norton updates
and/or a more recent version of Norton Antirus software.
Actions taken: ran a Anvir Classic virus scan (numerous files infected by
virus or unwanted software found and quarantened); Windows XP Chkdsk /f
(several bad sectors found and repaired on primary hard drive); Windows
Add/Remove and Start/Programs/Norton Antivirus 2000-2002 uninstall attempts
(failed, due to referenced error 1324); ran system restore (twice) but error
remains; Dell technical assistance unable to resolve problem, suggested
backing up files and reinstalling Windows XP SP2. Note: desktop (Dell
Dimension 2350) recently upgraded from SP1 to SP2.
Can anyone suggest or recommend a simpler solution? Would appreciate any
help offered.
Thanks.
Gary Collins
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- Windows XP >> System Event Viewer ID#7000HP N5425 laptop continuesly receives NSNDIS5 NDIS Protocal Driver service
failed to start because the system could not find the file specified.
Is this a case for doing an XP repair or is there another way to restore the
necessary files?
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- Windows XP >> lost passwordSecretary was dismissed last week. To thank me she reset administrative and
user passwords, we cant get on computer at all. The Windows XP came with Dell
computer and they couldnt help.All backup discs seem to be missing also.How
can I get back on computer?
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- Windows XP >> winrescue xpHi,
Would like to know if anyone has any experience with
Winrescue xp? I have the ntfs on my windows xp 2002 and am
looking for a good backup software. Any comments would be
greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Bonnie
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