Re: Win XP PC at home destroyed by teenagers and KAZAA!

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 06/30/04 

Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 12:15:24 -0400

Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
> You may wish to try the Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner.
> Just click on the "Scan your PC" box.
> http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
>
> Download Ad-Aware 6.0 and scan your PC for spyware:
>
http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button
>
> Symantec Security Check
> http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
>
> I Can't Change My Home Page - It Keeps Resetting!
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers.htm
>
> Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot Change Your
> Home Page Setting
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320159&Product=ie600
>
> 3 Steps to Help Insure Your PC is Protected
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> Frequently Asked Questions About Antivirus Software
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/antivirus.asp
>
> Special note if you use AOL:
>
> America Online installs its own connection settings that override
> the ones that come with Windows XP. America Online's
> connection settings don't include a way to turn on Windows XP's
> built-in firewall.
>
> Visit the following web site for instructions on downloading
> a FREE firewall program for your computer.
>
> Ref: http://www.updatexp.com/free.html
>
> To secure your computer and prevent possible future security breeches,
> consider installing a first-rate, comprehensive, internet security
> program:
>
> Norton Internet Security 2004
> http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/
>
> -- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2004
> -- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
> -- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
> -- Includes Parental Controls
> -- All in one, easy-to-install package
>
> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

...you forgot to add, don't let the kids use the computer anymore!

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