Re: I dont need all this security , its way to uncompfortable

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Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 13:58:03 -0700
From: "Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz SBS Rocks [MVP]" <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>

"> the drain. How do i fix this? All my websites loaded
> with encrytion so i cant even see the regualr name of the
> url, ??

Again, that doesn't sound like security or a feature of XP."

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"Karl Levinson [x y], mvp" wrote:

> "Debbie Boomgaarden" <boomermrb@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:034001c306cb$7c042500$2f01280a@phx.gbl...
> > I have windows XP home edition. When i had seem the NET
> > Framework in the updates, it led me to believe that it
> > was an extra added security for the user. Now i have all
>
> XP has some new features, but it is not secure by default, you need to 1)
> choose secure settings, 2) use third party software like antivirus, etc.
> Here's what I think you should do:
>
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#hacked
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#harden
>
> > this, That didnt work computer tech hekped me write
> > zeroes to drive and delete partions / zeries to drive/
>
> No need to write zeroes to the drive, it's unnecessary for this purpose [and
> if the MBR wasn't zeroed out and you had an MBR boot virus, you could have
> wiped out everything on your computer EXCEPT the virus]. If you really
> must, you can format the drive during the Windows installation.
>
> If this problem is due to a physically failing hard drive, none of this
> would do any good. Running a full Scandisk and looking for bad sectors
> might help confirm whether the drive is failing. If Scandisk takes more
> than 2 hours to run, that also might be a bad sign.
>
> > reload my windows. Do you know all that downloaded write
> > along with me when i re-installed . How is this
> > happening, Everything i go to load i get a pop up or
> > encrpytion saying i cant load this with windows NT or
> > winodows professional . or windows personal ..etc..( I
>
> Post the exact word for word error message.
>
> Encryption shouldn't have anything to do with this. I am guessing it's not
> really encryption or an XP feature. What does it look like? Can you send
> us a sample?
>
> > time... My programs that i used to get to set. like
> > norton antivirus, get set by the service before i get to
>
> I don't understand. Can you describe this in more detail? You mean Norton
> antivirus is installed automatically when you used the CD to reinstall
> Windows? If this CD is a restore CD from your PC manufacturer, that might
> be normal.
>
> > ALL SYSTEMS DEVICES( none of mine.. I have 123 pages of
> > computer generated stufff that started popping out of
> > my my printer randomly, on further inspection it is
> > actually a running log of my activity. i can give details
>
> Could be a virus I suppose. Try running a second scan for a second opinion
> from http://housecall.antivirus.com or uninstall Norton and install
> www.grisoft.com which is free antivirus. If your antivirus doesn't have the
> latest updates for this week installed, it's totally useless.
>
> > the drain. How do i fix this? All my websites loaded
> > with encrytion so i cant even see the regualr name of the
> > url, ??
>
> Again, that doesn't sound like security or a feature of XP.

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