Re: ** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING - answers to frequently asked questions 2004.07.15

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 07/15/04

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    Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 11:20:11 -0400

    JAX wrote:
    > What is this, one size fits all? Are you a self proclaimed MVP? Who
    > is this addressed to?

    To all users of these newsgroups. It's a FAQ. You must have heard of
    those....not sure what your issue is with it; you're free to disregard it.
    Others may find it useful. Karl is a frequent poster, and is a Microsoft MVP
    in recognition of the time he spends *volunteering* to help others. Play
    nice with the other kids in here and you will get help when you need it -
    attitude counts. Pax. :-)

    >
    > JAX
    >
    > "Karl Levinson [x y] mvp" <levinson_k@despammed.com> wrote in message
    > news:uQAhobhaEHA.2972@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
    >> 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

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