Re: ** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING - answers to frequently asked questions 2003.08.19

From: J N Katzman-TCM (JNKatzman_at_TCMIntegratedSystems.com)
Date: 08/19/03 

Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 13:20:11 -0400

Bob,

I'm a consultant with many years experience in multiple OS's, have gotten stuck
on some problems due to "Friday afternoon brain-fuzz" and have been helped out
by Karl.

And, if you have ever spent any time looking at the number of times people have
asked the same question, you would probably thank the gentlemen, not flame him.

JNK.

Bob Geldof wrote:

> wtf are u, a karma whore?
>
> --
>
> Bob Geldof
> Microsoft Product Deactivation Team
> --
>
> "Karl Levinson [x y] mvp" <levinson_k@despammed.com> wrote in message
> news:uSOlYAnZDHA.2464@TK2MSFTNGP09.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/faq.htm#top
> >
> > My question is not mentioned below. How do I get an answer immediately,
> > with no waiting?
> > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#moreinfo
> > http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
> > http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
> > 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.
> >
> > I just heard about a new Microsoft security patch update. Where can I get
> > 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 installed a Microsoft security patch update, and now my computer is
> > having problems.
> > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#patchbroke
> >
> > My computer is giving RPC Remote Procedure Call messages, or there is a
> TFTP
> > message on my computer, or my computer keeps locking up, or rebooting, or
> > telling me that it will reboot in 1 minute.
> > http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
> > http://www.google.com/groups?selm=OTzjGT5WDHA.1888%40TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> > ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
> >
> > 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
> > http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
> > http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
> > 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
> >
> >
> > 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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