RE: Problem with internet explorer on WindowXP
From: Jeff LeBlanc [MSFT] (jeffle_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/29/04
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Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 16:28:17 GMT
Hard to say what the disparity is from without doing a network trace and
analyzing it to see where the traffic is going to but it is certainly
possible that it could be from something propogating from your computer.
There is normally a big difference between data sent vs data received, but
if data sent is increasing at a fast rate without you doing anything then I
would be concerned.
Regardless of whether you are actually infected or not, it is a good idea
to do the steps I noted previously of implementing a firewall, patching
your system will all of the latest patches and updating your virus
software. If your virus software is up to date and not detecting anything
and you are still getting strange behavior and think your system might be
comprimised then call the number below for further assistance, or wipe the
system and do a fresh install.
-- Jeff LeBlanc [MSFT] PSS Security Team This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. Use of included script samples are subject to the terms specified at http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm -------------------- >Content-Class: urn:content-classes:message >From: "farmer" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> >Sender: "farmer" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> >References: <56c501c3e51e$2f259e80$a501280a@phx.gbl> <SSkAbyS5DHA.568@cpmsftngxa07.phx.gbl> >Subject: RE: Problem with internet explorer on WindowXP >Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 16:39:14 -0800 >Lines: 96 >Message-ID: <51d701c3e537$276d43a0$a101280a@phx.gbl> >MIME-Version: 1.0 >Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit >X-Newsreader: Microsoft CDO for Windows 2000 >Thread-Index: AcPlNydtfNJfhqyxQ9SesWn/+1uN3w== >X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4910.0300 >Newsgroups: microsoft.public.security.virus >Path: cpmsftngxa07.phx.gbl >Xref: cpmsftngxa07.phx.gbl microsoft.public.security.virus:41964 >NNTP-Posting-Host: tk2msftngxa09.phx.gbl 10.40.1.161 >X-Tomcat-NG: microsoft.public.security.virus > >Jeff, > >I recall that I did notice the quite big disparity of data >bits sent and received on the internet connection. Is this >a symptom of some work propgating from my computer? > >Thanks > > > > >>-----Original Message----- >>It could be a problem with your ISP so you may want to >start with them to >>see if there is any problem with your service. >> >>Did this just start happening, or begin after installing >any particular >>application or running an e-mail attachment? If so, you >can use the >>Windows XP System Restore feature to go back to the prior >configuration and >>see if that restores functionality for you. >> >>Aside from browsing issues, are you seeing any other >strange behavior like >>the system automatically going into a shutdown sequence >or anything like >>that? Also, make sure your virus software is up-to-date >and do a complete >>scan of the system. It is possible that you have a work >propogating from >>your system shortly after startup and eating up all your >bandwidth. >> >>You should also be sure that your firewall is enabled and >your system is >>up-to-date with the latest security patches from the >Windows Update site. >>If you suspect or find a virus, call the Microsoft PC >Safety line at >>1-866-PCSAFETY for free virus-related support. >> >>See http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/ for >additional details on >>protecting your system. >> >>-- >>Jeff LeBlanc [MSFT] >>PSS Security Team >> >>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and >confers no rights. >>Use of included script samples are subject to the terms >specified at >>http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm >> >> >>-------------------- >>>Content-Class: urn:content-classes:message >>>From: "farmer" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> >>>Sender: "farmer" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> >>>Subject: Problem with internet explorer on WindowXP >>>Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 13:40:29 -0800 >>>Lines: 11 >>>Message-ID: <56c501c3e51e$2f259e80$a501280a@phx.gbl> >>>MIME-Version: 1.0 >>>Content-Type: text/plain; >>> charset="iso-8859-1" >>>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit >>>X-Newsreader: Microsoft CDO for Windows 2000 >>>X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4910.0300 >>>Thread-Index: AcPlHi8jo8nHFONST1Kdn+UBisKS9g== >>>Newsgroups: microsoft.public.security.virus >>>Path: cpmsftngxa07.phx.gbl >>>Xref: cpmsftngxa07.phx.gbl >microsoft.public.security.virus:41930 >>>NNTP-Posting-Host: tk2msftngxa13.phx.gbl 10.40.1.165 >>>X-Tomcat-NG: microsoft.public.security.virus >>> >>>The internet explorer on my Window XP is having the >>>following problem: It allows me to browse only a couple >of >>>web pages, then will block me from browsing any more and >>>display the usual "can't find server..." masage. >>> >>>Each time after I restart the computer, it will allow me >>>to browse a couple of pages and then block again. >>> >>>I wonder if it's because of virus, or setting change. >>> >>>Any help is appreciated. >>> >> >>. >> >
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