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December 3rd 08, 02:36 AM
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The Security Center icon no longer appears in Control Panet. How can I
restore it? 
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December 3rd 08, 03:16 AM
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= Start | Run | (type or copy/paste) wscui.cpl | OK
Does the above open Security Center? If so, what status is reported for (1) firewall, (2) Automatic Updates, and (3) anti-virus? Is this sudden, new behavior? -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Windows Neophyte wrote: The Security Center icon no longer appears in Control Panet. How can I restore it?
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December 4th 08, 12:43 AM
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wscui does open the Security Center and it shows the firewall off and the
automatic updates and virus protection on. When I try to enable the Windows firewall in the security center it says it can't do it. This is a new issue. Yesterday I was on the computer and a security warning cqame up saying the firewall was off. It asked if I wanted to enable it and I responded yes. That is when everything started. Appreciate your help. Windows Neophyte "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: = Start | Run | (type or copy/paste) wscui.cpl | OK Does the above open Security Center? If so, what status is reported for (1) firewall, (2) Automatic Updates, and (3) anti-virus? Is this sudden, new behavior? -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Windows Neophyte wrote: The Security Center icon no longer appears in Control Panet. How can I restore it?
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December 4th 08, 01:53 AM
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There's a very strong possibility that the problem is due to a hijackware
infection. 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually: http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx 2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be): http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm 3. Run additional checks for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review by an expert in such matters, not here.** If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Windows Neophyte wrote: wscui does open the Security Center and it shows the firewall off and the automatic updates and virus protection on. When I try to enable the Windows firewall in the security center it says it can't do it. This is a new issue. Yesterday I was on the computer and a security warning cqame up saying the firewall was off. It asked if I wanted to enable it and I responded yes. That is when everything started. Appreciate your help. Windows Neophyte "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: = Start | Run | (type or copy/paste) wscui.cpl | OK Does the above open Security Center? If so, what status is reported for (1) firewall, (2) Automatic Updates, and (3) anti-virus? Is this sudden, new behavior? Windows Neophyte wrote: The Security Center icon no longer appears in Control Panet. How can I restore it?
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December 5th 08, 01:02 AM
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Thanks for your help. I took your advise and got someone who knew wht they
were doing to clean up my computer. All has been returned to normal. Norm Banchik "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: There's a very strong possibility that the problem is due to a hijackware infection. 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually: http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx 2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be): http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm 3. Run additional checks for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review by an expert in such matters, not here.** If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Windows Neophyte wrote: wscui does open the Security Center and it shows the firewall off and the automatic updates and virus protection on. When I try to enable the Windows firewall in the security center it says it can't do it. This is a new issue. Yesterday I was on the computer and a security warning cqame up saying the firewall was off. It asked if I wanted to enable it and I responded yes. That is when everything started. Appreciate your help. Windows Neophyte "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: = Start | Run | (type or copy/paste) wscui.cpl | OK Does the above open Security Center? If so, what status is reported for (1) firewall, (2) Automatic Updates, and (3) anti-virus? Is this sudden, new behavior? Windows Neophyte wrote: The Security Center icon no longer appears in Control Panet. How can I restore it?
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December 5th 08, 02:15 AM
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YW & thanks for your feedback, Norm.
Windows Neophyte wrote: Thanks for your help. I took your advise and got someone who knew wht they were doing to clean up my computer. All has been returned to normal. Norm Banchik "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: There's a very strong possibility that the problem is due to a hijackware infection. 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually: http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx 2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be): http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm 3. Run additional checks for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review by an expert in such matters, not here.** If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Windows Neophyte wrote: wscui does open the Security Center and it shows the firewall off and the automatic updates and virus protection on. When I try to enable the Windows firewall in the security center it says it can't do it. This is a new issue. Yesterday I was on the computer and a security warning cqame up saying the firewall was off. It asked if I wanted to enable it and I responded yes. That is when everything started. Appreciate your help. Windows Neophyte "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: = Start | Run | (type or copy/paste) wscui.cpl | OK Does the above open Security Center? If so, what status is reported for (1) firewall, (2) Automatic Updates, and (3) anti-virus? Is this sudden, new behavior? Windows Neophyte wrote: The Security Center icon no longer appears in Control Panet. How can I restore it?
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