RE: Restore BIOS settings?
From: Mr.IT (MrIT_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/30/04
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Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:35:05 -0700
You have a spyware program probaly connecting to its SERVER!
You need a spyware scanner because it will connect without your permission
and it will probaly charge you. And it is affecting your whole system-
definately have proper software and the restore disk handy cos' you'll have
to do your syetm again with proper scanners and all this rubbish before you
connect to your ISP
Stephen
"Sue" wrote:
> I've been watching these groups for over a year trying to understand changes
> made to my computer by another user. Having trashed my last one trying to
> get rid of them, I'm hesitant to do anything drastic. To Jules, I know
> you're not crazy. However, my problem stems from a user with physical
> access. I thought I had locked down the computer well enough that he
> couldn't make changes, but I think Internet access was used to download
> programs that allowed the network setup. After researching the PXE found in
> my BIOS settings, I understand it can act with a network card to boot up the
> machine. I have used Device Manager, showing devices by connection and
> hidden devices, as well as my manufacturer's website showing my current
> configuration, to selectively disable certain devices that don't have an
> apparent effect on my computer use. Also, in BIOS I turned off "onboard LAN"
> and PXE to LAN. When I tried to rid my last computer of this connection, I
> had to take ownership of files before I could even run System Restore, and
> then many programs didn't work properly. This time I'm considering a clean
> install of XP Pro with the restoration CD from manufacturer, but my last
> computer didn't allow me to do that. My advice to Jules is go through and
> disable any remote services (netmeeting, terminal services, etc.), but
> knowing that it may be too late to help.
> Thanks to the forum, Sue
>
> "Sue" wrote:
>
> > I purchased a new Gateway 510s in July. It's supposed to be a standalone
> > computer, but now it appears to be running on a network I didn't create. Is
> > there anyplace to find the original BIOS settings? I've called Gateway, but
> > little help. Is there anyway to restore the original BIOS settings if
> > indeed, my BIOS has been changed or replaced and I'm hooked up to a corporate
> > network? This is a real security issue for me--any help would be appreciated.
> > Thank you, Sue
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