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Posted by =?Utf-8?B?QW5uaWU=?= on July 21, 2008, 4:56 pm
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I'm just going to take my computer in to the shop and have the reinstall the
OS and I'll have to reinstall all my other programs.
My router says it has a double firewall so I still don't know how all of
this could've happened eventho that guy turned my Windows firewall off.
Makes no sense to me.
Thanks again. I hope all these posts help anyone else who has this problem
and are a bit more experienced than myself.
"Dan" wrote:
> I am actually posting this reply via the 98 Second Edition side of my
> computer which was not hacked in 2007 after the APS network was hacked and
> the XP Professional side was compromised, the 98 SE side rode through the
> onslaught like a champ without noticing any problems despite the fact that it
> was hooked up to the Internet. This is my main reason for my debate with
> Steve Riley but I will discuss that later in the appropriate topic area of
> this newsgroup. Identity Theft is really terrible. I want to rant and rave
> about my problems but will not redirect to help you.
>
> Okay, first come to grips with the worst case scenario although it might not
> be the worst case, I feel it is better to get that over with first and then
> try not to worry. Secondly, make sure the compromised portion (XP Home) side
> of the PC is not connected to the Internet. I figure we are talking about a
> single operating system and do not have to deal with Virtual Machines and or
> Dual or Tri-Boots. Please correct me if I am wrong. Since the problem is
> with Windows XP Home then I certainly would allow a copy of Windows Live One
> Care to attempt to fix the problem. Unfortunately, for you this is a
> terrible scenario but it will be useful for Microsoft and others to see how
> effectively Windows Live One Care can fix your problem. This will make a
> great test case to see the effectiveness of Windows Live One Care. Just so
> you all know, I enjoy using Microsoft technology but will not limit myself to
> a single software or hardware manufacturer. It must be all fully customized
> for me to meet my needs and please sorry Annie but do not see me as
> insensitive since your case may indeed help all users out.
>
> 1. Try to Install and Run Windows Live One Care --- use cd and make sure
> your ethernet, usb or phone cord is not connected --- this is a critical step
> as far as not being connected to the Internet with that machine or at least
> within the compromised operating system (I presume broadband --- cable/dsl or
> narrowband if dial-up) ---- access me and others with another non-compromised
> machine at this Microsoft Newsgroup ---- Please let us know the results and I
> will attempt to provide further assistant --- Milo, Steve Riley and others
> are welcome to add their feedback to this case as well to help Annie.
>
> "Annie" wrote:
>
> > Thank you, Dan and Milo.
> >
> > So what is the next step? I'm not going to turn on that computer just yet.
> > Where do I find the PE_Sality / PE_Patch at a safe site and should I
download
> > that first before anything else? Should I then run the programs Dan
> > suggested...in that order?
> >
> > I'm running Windows XP Home edition on that computer.
> >
> > I checked my IP addresses per Shenan's advice, they're different. I tried
> > to login as 'admin' and put the default password in. I then got a 'warning'
> > screen' so just clicked cancel because I didn't know where that was going to
> > take me. Could I have clicked OK and then just closed the next page had it
> > submitted? I realize if I did go to the next page my password was 'not'
> > changed from the default which is bad. I just didn't know where to take it
> > from there.
> >
> > Thank you so much for your help.
> >
> > One more thing...if this was what Milo said it was..does someone out there
> > have all my personal data (documents, photos, passwords, etc.).
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Dan" wrote:
> >
> > > Sorry, Shenan. I disagree. AVG Free 7.5 antivirus is a good program.
> > > Unfortunately with Free AVG 8, the company apparently broke many of their
own
> > > rules and I cannot suggest AVG anymore unless a user is running the legacy
> > > version with AVG 7.5 in which support supposedly is ending in August.
> > >
> > > The reason is that AVG 8 has too many false positives on both my system
and
> > > my dad's machine when we tried it on XP Professional for me and XP Home
for
> > > him. I do not like to disagree with an MVP and please do not jump down my
> > > throat and forgive me for stating my opinion. I am not overly happy with
> > > Avast either if the user is using a 9x machine (such as Windows 98 Second
> > > Edition) but if the machine is using a more modern operating system such
as
> > > Windows XP then I would suggest Microsoft's antivirus of Windows Live One
> > > Care because I have not had issues with it so far except the stupid red
> > > notification it gives me because I do not enable automatic updates since I
> > > enjoy reading about every security update.
> > >
> > > "Shenan Stanley" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Annie wrote:
> > > > > Windows firewall and Zone Alarm firewall. Which one do you
> > > > > recommend I keep on?
> > > >
> > > > Given that you are asking - the Windows Firewall will be more than
> > > > sufficient and easier to use and keep updated.
> > > >
> > > > My Suggestion: Uninstall Zone Alarm completely and just utilize the
built in
> > > > Windows XP Firewall and an updated antivirus application. Occassionally
run
> > > > an AntiSpyware application to see if you have been infested with
anything
> > > > and/or purchase one. SuperAntiSpyware is a good free/for pay one. AVG
> > > > AntiVirus is a good Free AV application (8.0).
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Shenan Stanley
> > > > MS-MVP
> > > > --
> > > > How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> > > > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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