Re: ** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING - answers to frequently asked questions 2003.09.05

From: Bill Sanderson (Bill_Sanderson_at_msn.com.plugh.org)
Date: 09/06/03 

Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2003 02:07:20 -0400

I don't think that you have blaster.

I think that you probably have randex.e

If you have an XP CD which allows you to reinstall XP over itself by running
Setup, that's what you need to do. You may wish to call the tech support of
the vendor who you got the machine from to be sure this is possible with the
media supplied with your machine.

"Lisa" <crumlisa@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:26d101c373c3$fb29e670$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> Just in case this is in response to my previous post
> regarding the PC rebooting. I have read and read and
> read. Nothing I have found talks about when the PC
> reboots immediately after logging in. Everything says to
> unplug from the Internet, turn off this service, disable
> or enable XP's internal firewall....etc. But, I can't do
> any of that, because the machine reboots IMMEDIATELY upon
> login. So, this is sort of a last resort before
> reformatting and losing everything.
> Thanks, (and sorry for the typo in the subject line in my
> previous post...I'm just trying to do too many things at
> one time at work)
> Lisa
> >-----Original Message-----
> >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.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 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 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'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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