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by fredra
Fri Aug 27, 2004 7:44 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Release of NOD32 for Windows v2.12.1
Replies: 1
Views: 2552

You beat me to it !!!

Thanks hayc
You beat me to it, as I came over to make the anouncement, then saw yours.
Thanks
Cheers :p
by fredra
Sat Jun 19, 2004 9:00 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Windows XP SP2 RC2
Replies: 9
Views: 1629

No Pressure from me

Good for you CableD and Debbie..you are not the only one having problems with RC2
I have installed it on a test mule PC and it is working fine, so if it crashes I can always rebuild or restore my backup. It is NOT installed on my regular PC or laptop.
RC2 and all further iterations will not install ...
by fredra
Tue Jun 15, 2004 7:15 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Windows XP SP2 RC2
Replies: 9
Views: 1629

Windows XP SP2 RC2

Hi folks
The long awaited Windows XP SP2 - RC2 is now available for d/l (be warned it is huge)
Go here to get it. There are specific steps to follow so please read carefully.
Be warned, it is STILL beta so don't blame/flame me if your PC goes up in flames...lol :)
We now return to our regular ...
by fredra
Sat May 15, 2004 2:46 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: New SPYBOT 1.3 FINAL
Replies: 9
Views: 1927

I had to turn off the Permanent IE Blocking. It was keeping me from going to a bunch of legit sites, hometheaterforum, edmunds, just to name 2.

That is strange...I just went to that URL.....
Is it this URL (just to make sure) http://www.hometheaterforum.com/index.php ???????????? :confused ...
by fredra
Thu May 13, 2004 7:20 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: New SPYBOT 1.3 FINAL
Replies: 9
Views: 1927

Last time I checked, the machine was still working :rotfl:
Cheers :D
by fredra
Wed May 12, 2004 11:40 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Windows Update for Windows Xp , and 2003
Replies: 1
Views: 645

Thanks Shinobi :p
by fredra
Wed May 12, 2004 11:38 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: New SPYBOT 1.3 FINAL
Replies: 9
Views: 1927

New SPYBOT 1.3 FINAL

Hi Folks
The NEW Spybot 1.3 Final is now available.
Go here to get it.
I would suggest that you UN-install the old version before installing the new version.
Cheers :)
by fredra
Sat May 08, 2004 9:17 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Internet Explorer Update
Replies: 2
Views: 843

Internet Explorer Update

Hi folks
Microsoft have issued an update for IE 6 SP1
Here
Cheers :)
by fredra
Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:16 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: AVG Update 4.21.04
Replies: 6
Views: 1193

Another AVG Update

April 21, 2004
Update AVG 7.0 - AVI 262.9.4 and AVG 6.0 - 665
Added detection of new variants of I-Worm/Netsky.Z.
Did I beat hayc with this one?.....lol :p
by fredra
Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:23 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Windows XP SP2 (RC1) Available
Replies: 19
Views: 2516

For all those that it is working..GREAT :D
I will add my final .0000000002 cents here.
Let me issue this caveat...this RC1 is STILL BETA, and we all know what that means. Having said that, I had to remove it from my PC.
How to remove (if anyone needs to)
Control Panel---->Add/Remove----->>click on ...
by fredra
Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:27 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Windows XP SP2 (RC1) Available
Replies: 19
Views: 2516

Some feedback
- the pop-up blocker in SP2 does work
- update page may not work (don't know why at this point)
- firewall has more choices and seems to work..on an application level.(still doing some testing)
- it is stable
- does not recognize AVG Free (see Shinobi's post on Norton 2003)...you have ...
by fredra
Sat Mar 20, 2004 11:08 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Windows XP SP2 (RC1) Available
Replies: 19
Views: 2516

Hi Shinobi
I did try the "update Page", but it hung and didn't work for me.
Yes, the firewall did detect "Ad Muncher" and asked for permission to let it access the net, as it is supposed to go get an update at boot up.
Also the firewall has LOTS more options to turn on or off...I have not tried any ...
by fredra
Sat Mar 20, 2004 9:37 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Windows XP SP2 (RC1) Available
Replies: 19
Views: 2516

Thanks hayc
I loaded it on my test XP Pro...working.
It does not recognize AVG-Free as the Antivirus on the PC....had to tell it that it is manual and I will look after it myself.
I will remove AVGFREE and put on AVAST and see if it recognizes that AV.
Firewall is ON, and it d/l a few more updates ...
by fredra
Thu Mar 04, 2004 12:18 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Problems with AVG after Updating I.E. 6 SP1?
Replies: 12
Views: 1399

You are welcome.
Cheers :)
by fredra
Thu Mar 04, 2004 8:52 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Problems with AVG after Updating I.E. 6 SP1?
Replies: 12
Views: 1399

Hi sting
Go into the AVG folder (it could be named Grisoft), and rename the URL.INI as URLOLD.INI. Copy the following with notepad and save it as URL.INI in the same folder.

[SERVER_NAME]
1=free.grisoft.cz
2=ftp.grisoft.com
3=www.grisoft.com

[SERVER_URL]
1=http://free.grisoft.cz/softw/60/fe
2=ftp ...
by fredra
Tue Mar 02, 2004 8:09 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: I'm not all that pleased with Norton AV 2004!
Replies: 9
Views: 1300

blebs
I value your judgement so I will wait for your evaluation.
I am still using 2003 Professional Edition
Cheers :)
by fredra
Tue Mar 02, 2004 9:08 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: avg6 .606 huge! update 03/02/04
Replies: 2
Views: 728

Thanks for that....yes it is very large d/l
Cheers :)
by fredra
Tue Mar 02, 2004 8:58 am
Forum: General Broadband Forum
Topic: Cant find a good place for this question...lol
Replies: 6
Views: 1175

Try getting CoolWebSearch from here
Cheers :)
by fredra
Tue Mar 02, 2004 8:54 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: I'm not all that pleased with Norton AV 2004!
Replies: 9
Views: 1300

So would you give Norton 2004 the overall stamp of approval?
Cheers :)
by fredra
Sat Feb 07, 2004 5:01 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Hauri ViRobot
Replies: 1
Views: 1061

Hauri ViRobot

Hi
Has anyone used or tried this AV?
Go here to check it out.
I am interested to get any feedback on this application.
Clarification...I do not work for them.
I have searched (using Google) and come up with a few tests and reviews, and it seems (operative word) to be effective with a small ...
by fredra
Tue Feb 03, 2004 8:57 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Windows Update I.E. cumulative patch
Replies: 5
Views: 1340

Originally posted by TonyT
This cumulative update includes an update that eliminates the ability of the browser to connect to FTP sites when typing the username and password in the adsdress bar:

Additionally, this update will disallow navigation to "username : password @ host.com"



Thanks ...
by fredra
Tue Feb 03, 2004 8:54 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Norton AV SUCKS!
Replies: 35
Views: 6626

I also use AVG.
Tried AVAST on my laptop and got "ashserv" error messages on shutdown.
What they said in the forum was to do an update to fix the problem, however, that never did fix my error message, so I went back to AVG.
When I used the GFI site to check my email address, they both caught the ...
by fredra
Sun Feb 01, 2004 1:10 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Ugly new CoolWWWSearch variant
Replies: 5
Views: 3733

Hi ...I agree with srbarnes4ever
Go here and d/l CoolWebshredder (you can also read the instructions). After downloading, do an update (the most recent version is 1.47.2) and run it (close ALL other open windows and remove your restore point)
It will remove ALL variants of the COOLWWWShredder ...
by fredra
Sun Jan 11, 2004 11:01 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: What Works Best
Replies: 19
Views: 2304

Ahhhhhhh...... :)
I knew my buds would end up agreeing... :D
by fredra
Fri Jan 09, 2004 3:03 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: What Works Best
Replies: 19
Views: 2304

WOW!!!!

Oh my.....our buddy TonyT is on a roll :D
by fredra
Sun Dec 21, 2003 11:50 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Spybot problem + webcoolsearch crap
Replies: 17
Views: 8376

Nice Work

I agree with Norm...totally.
I have another suggestion (or thought)...if your Home Page was changed (not by you), it is a possibility that you are infected with CoolWWWSearch or one of its variants.
SpyBot does pick it up and says it removes it but it comes back (for some reason)..... I would go ...
by fredra
Tue Nov 18, 2003 3:10 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: FREE SOFTWARE (For one year)
Replies: 0
Views: 1057

FREE SOFTWARE (For one year)

Ok...the heading is a bit misleading, however, read the fine print.
It is available for one yr, then you have to pay.
For all those (most of the regulars of SG Security don't need this) people who have no AV and/or Firewall protection, I would strongly suggest that you look into this offer.
Computer ...
by fredra
Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:16 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Anti-Trojan No Longer!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1165

Thanks hayc
I have been a "The Cleaner" user for the past year or so...it has been an old faithful and has stopped a few on my laptop.
I think I will stick to it.
Cheers
by fredra
Thu Nov 13, 2003 1:42 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Add-Ons for Outlook 2003
Replies: 0
Views: 1421

Add-Ons for Outlook 2003

Hi folks
For the people using the new OUTLOOK 2003, there are add-ons to stop Spam.
Go here to read about it, and download the add-ons.
I debated whether to put this in the "software forum" or here, and I thought that "Spam" has become a security issue, hence this thread.
At the same location, there ...
by fredra
Wed Nov 12, 2003 8:28 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Microsoft Security Bulletin
Replies: 1
Views: 3134

Microsoft Security Bulletin

Revised Security Bulletin

Title: Certificate Validation Flaw Could Enable Identity
Spoofing (329115)
Date: September 4,2002 (Revised November 11, 2003)
Software: Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT(r) 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT 4 ...
by fredra
Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:19 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Ban Email Spam
Replies: 3
Views: 1867

Thanks TonyT
I know about your efforts and I intend to activate when it becomes available, however, in the mean time I was getting an average of 50 spam messages per day. It was pi***** me off, so I had to do something about it on an urgent basis.
Between the 'virus" and 'trojan" writers and the ...
by fredra
Thu Oct 23, 2003 3:12 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Ban Email Spam
Replies: 3
Views: 1867

Ban Email Spam

For the past few months I have been testing various applications that stop Email spam.
The NEW Outlook in Office 2003 does have a functional "junk-Mail" folder which can block the user or the domain, after the mail comes in your "Inbox". However, the suggestions I provide does a much better job, by ...
by fredra
Thu Oct 23, 2003 2:46 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Windows XP Clean Cache
Replies: 0
Views: 966

Windows XP Clean Cache

Hi folks
I was tired of cleaning IE cache so in searching I found this. You can copy it to a text file and into your startup folder and name it 'cleanupxp.cmd as stated below. It does work under XP, but may not work with W2K. If anyone is looking for the W2K version I will try to find it.
Cheers ...
by fredra
Tue Oct 21, 2003 12:57 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Which is best adaware program out there?
Replies: 25
Views: 2608

OK guys....nice informative thread.
Although SPYSWEEPER works very well, it appears to me that it uses a lot of resources when all three shields are active.
Home Page Shield
Cookie Shield
Memory Shield
Just my .000002 cents worth.
If you use Javacool SPYWAREBLASTER, it changes the CLSID so the 'spy ...
by fredra
Mon Oct 13, 2003 9:25 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Mcrosoft is having me do this
Replies: 13
Views: 1649

Being suspicious but not paranoid :D
I agree with Croc...what OS?
Was there a problem with installing the patches before?
(If it ain't broke, why fix it)..I know bad grammer..lol
IMHO I would rather wipe, reformat and re-install, even if I am comfortable with registry fixes.
Just my .000002 cents
by fredra
Thu Oct 09, 2003 9:04 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: avg 10/09/03
Replies: 6
Views: 1222

Conspiracy Theory!!!

It is a conspiracy against blebs...lol
omg...
hayc lost his job?
:D :D :D :D
by fredra
Fri Oct 03, 2003 11:29 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Microsoft Security Bulletin 10/3/2003
Replies: 3
Views: 1331

Microsoft Security Bulletin 10/3/2003

Hi Folks
Microsoft has issued a new Security Bulletin for Internet Explorer dated 10/3/2003
It covers the following versions.
Internet Explorer 5.01
Internet Explorer 5.5
Internet Explorer 6.0
Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows Server 2003
Impact: Run code of attacker’s choice.
Maximum Severity ...
by fredra
Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:03 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: My Norton Antivirus Subscription Has Expired
Replies: 18
Views: 3215

I am still using NAV 2003..renewed my subscription. So I am not going to dispel NAV in any way...it works for me.
However, I was just reading some posts over here about NAV 2004 slowing down the PC's that had NAV2004 installed.
I can't verify this, as I do not have NAV 2004...so don't go flaming ...
by fredra
Mon Sep 29, 2003 7:15 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: AVG Update 9.29.03
Replies: 7
Views: 1343

Stupid question but do they normally have a set day that they post updates?

Can't you use the "scheduler" blebs?
by fredra
Thu Sep 25, 2003 8:57 am
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Which cable router should I get?
Replies: 3
Views: 930

Hi chimdogger
There is one person in here that seems to have been exposed to a lot of routers..YOSC should be around here shortly and he will be able to give some solid advice.

Cheers :)

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