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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Execution_Prevention
-- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laughingstar~* wrote: Whoa! All's in place but what the heck is DAP???? "Majki Majk" wrote in message ... Laughingstar~* wrote: This may be on my computer; however, I've run AVAST full scan (with updated downloads), and Trend Micros online scan - and AdAware...nothing's showing up. I cannot keep my links open in my IE browser, they flash open then close, even in CNET.com ... It's been impossible to get around Yahoo, much less get out of it. A pop-up (which I have shut off!) flashed up advertising this program (XP Antivirus) warning me of a problem with my browser, and a download window--which I did not respond to, instead, I shut down, and then ran everything. It's not in the Control Panel/Install-Uninstall Programs, nor on Device Manager. I have XP Pro, all updates, and SP 3 (end of April)--that's when rumbles began! Windows Defender is ON, and Automatic Updates, with Notify Me so I can select what to download (usually all). How can I tell if that Trojan is on my computer? Thank you What should I do when Data Execution Prevention closes a program?Use the first five steps below to try and find out if your computer is under attack. If it is not under attack, the remaining sections below show you how to continue using the program. You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure. Check your security essentials The three best ways to help protect your computer are to run antivirus software, turn on a firewall, and get the latest updates for Windows (for more information, see Related Topics). In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the Security Center provides a one-stop place to check these essentials. You might need to log on as a computer administrator to complete some of these steps. To open the Security Center, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Security Center. Make sure you have a firewall and that it is turned on. (Windows Firewall is turned on by default when you install Windows XP SP2 but you can install and run any firewall that you choose.) If you have not already done so, turn on Automatic Updates. You can also get the latest updates for your computer by going to the Windows Update Web site(http://www.microsoft.com/). Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. (Most publishers provide updates automatically or remind you to check for updates when you start the program.) Scan for viruses and other security threats and do one of the following: If your antivirus software detects a threat, follow the instructions provided for removing it safely. Do not change your DEP settings. If no threats are detected, and if you are using the recommended security settings, your computer is probably secured. In this case, the program might not run correctly with DEP turned on and you should see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available. What if I can't see the Security Center settings? If your computer is part of a domain (a group of computers in a network) and a network administrator manages security essentials for you, these settings are hidden. To view or change security settings, you must contact your network administrator. However, if the network administrator did not set a policy for using the Security Center, and if you are logged on as a computer administrator, you can use the Group Policy Wizard to turn on the Security Center. This procedure requires you to restart your computer, so save your work before you begin. To turn on Security Center Click Start and click Run. In the Open box, type gpedit.msc. In the Group Policy dialog box, under Computer Configuration, double-click Administrative Templates. Double-click Windows Components and then click Security Center. In the Security Center pane, double-click Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only). On the Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only) Properties dialog, on the Setting tab, select Enabled and click OK. Restart your computer. To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System. Check for an updated version of the program If you are using the recommended security settings and your antivirus software did not detect a threat, your computer is probably not under attack. In this case, the program that DEP closed might not run correctly when DEP is turned on. To see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available, visit the software publisher's Web site. Decide if it's safe to change your DEP settings If you are using the recommended security settings and if the publisher has not released an updated version of the program, you can turn off DEP for the program that was closed. You will be able to use the program but it might be vulnerable to an attack that could spread to your other programs and files. If you choose to turn off DEP for a program, it's a good idea to check frequently for an updated version of the program and, after you update it, to turn on DEP again. For more information about changing DEP settings, click Related Topics. |
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Ok... I knew it wasn't - sorry for the goof up - but I have always been told
not to use 2 malware programs, and not 2 AVs ... Thank you. "Gerry" wrote in message ... Spybot S & D is not an anti-virus. I have Ad-Aware as well but I think Spybot does a better job. ~~~~ Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laughingstar~* wrote: I used to use it, but went to Ad Aware -- what's the difference? Also, isn't it useless to use 2 AVs -- I have Avast ... "Gerry" wrote in message ... Spybot S & D is a usefull tool to have to back up an anti-virus. http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laughingstar~* wrote: TY - wrote in message ... Top posting - easier "Laughingstar~*" I use Avast because it gives audio and visual warning , and it`s free . I used to use AVG but it wouldn`t update properly . However , Avast updates *usually* daily but I believe it can only be run manually . I also use Cookiewall which lets me know about new cookies ; to keep , temporarily , or delete . Jim On Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:34:48 -0500, "Laughingstar~*" wrote: thank you - I have to use a Screen Reader (Dragon) so I sometimes miss things unless I enlarge my window... I did run it, and had only 23 "low-level" threat cookies ... sheesh.... I couldn't remove them w/o buying the program so I did my monthly SEARCH and entered ' cookies ' and up popped 61 which are now all gone (per usual). Interesting, though, last week I 'found' a new folder in My Computer - "File Sharing" - I couldn't delete it, so ran Avast, and also Ad Aware, check to be sure my MS stuff was ON, etc. and also ran Trend Micro... its gone ... Brings up a question? Should we run AVAST manually, daily??? I somehow thought it didn't need to be run daily, manually -- used to have AVG which ran itself obviously. AVAST isn't so obvious, if ... thank you everyone -- "Gerry" wrote in message ... Did you scroll down the page in the link to see the information provided about your problem? If you had clicked on Home you would have found this! Bleeping Computer is a community devoted to providing free original content, consisting of computer help and tutorials, in such a way that the beginning computer user can understand. Getting started using our community is extremely easy! Just follow these easy steps below to start receiving the computer help you need: Step 1: Create an account by clicking here. It's completely free with no hidden strings attached. Step 2: If you are having a computer problem and need some computer help, ask us in our Discussion Boards. Once you register an account, you can quickly post a question by clicking on the New Topic button in the appropriate category and receive the computer help you need. Step 3: If it is an easy to read and understand How-To or tutorial on a topic that you need help with, you can visit our Tutorial Section. Once you are there, just browse through the various tutorials till you find one that suits your needs. Step 4: If your computer is running slow and you can not figure out why then you should visit our Startup Programs Database. You can use this database to help you lookup the programs that are running on your computer and find out if they should be allowed to. Step 5: Can not find the information, computer help, tutorial or How-To that fits your specific need? Then ask us to provide this information for you by leaving us Feedback with your request. Once again, welcome and enjoy your stay! Of course someone else could be having a laugh at your expense and put you in touch with the CIA G -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laughingstar~* wrote: Who are these people, please? wrote in message ... On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:41:49 -0500, "Laughingstar~*" wrote: This may be on my computer; however, I've run AVAST full scan (with updated downloads), and Trend Micros online scan - and AdAware...nothing's showing up. I cannot keep my links open in my IE browser, they flash open then close, even in CNET.com ... It's been impossible to get around Yahoo, much less get out of it. A pop-up (which I have shut off!) flashed up advertising this program (XP Antivirus) warning me of a problem with my browser, and a download window--which I did not respond to, instead, I shut down, and then ran everything. It's not in the Control Panel/Install-Uninstall Programs, nor on Device Manager. I have XP Pro, all updates, and SP 3 (end of April)--that's when rumbles began! Windows Defender is ON, and Automatic Updates, with Notify Me so I can select what to download (usually all). How can I tell if that Trojan is on my computer? Thank you Hi ,take a look here , http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic111715.html |
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FOr newbies in system security!
oh ok... thank you
but, I 'stroll' in the dark enough, lately. "Majki Majk" wrote in message ... Laughingstar~* wrote: Whoa! All's in place but what the heck is DAP???? "Majki Majk" wrote in message ... Laughingstar~* wrote: This may be on my computer; however, I've run AVAST full scan (with updated downloads), and Trend Micros online scan - and AdAware...nothing's showing up. I cannot keep my links open in my IE browser, they flash open then close, even in CNET.com ... It's been impossible to get around Yahoo, much less get out of it. A pop-up (which I have shut off!) flashed up advertising this program (XP Antivirus) warning me of a problem with my browser, and a download window--which I did not respond to, instead, I shut down, and then ran everything. It's not in the Control Panel/Install-Uninstall Programs, nor on Device Manager. I have XP Pro, all updates, and SP 3 (end of April)--that's when rumbles began! Windows Defender is ON, and Automatic Updates, with Notify Me so I can select what to download (usually all). How can I tell if that Trojan is on my computer? Thank you What should I do when Data Execution Prevention closes a program?Use the first five steps below to try and find out if your computer is under attack. If it is not under attack, the remaining sections below show you how to continue using the program. You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure. Check your security essentials The three best ways to help protect your computer are to run antivirus software, turn on a firewall, and get the latest updates for Windows (for more information, see Related Topics). In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the Security Center provides a one-stop place to check these essentials. You might need to log on as a computer administrator to complete some of these steps. To open the Security Center, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Security Center. Make sure you have a firewall and that it is turned on. (Windows Firewall is turned on by default when you install Windows XP SP2 but you can install and run any firewall that you choose.) If you have not already done so, turn on Automatic Updates. You can also get the latest updates for your computer by going to the Windows Update Web site(http://www.microsoft.com/). Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. (Most publishers provide updates automatically or remind you to check for updates when you start the program.) Scan for viruses and other security threats and do one of the following: If your antivirus software detects a threat, follow the instructions provided for removing it safely. Do not change your DEP settings. If no threats are detected, and if you are using the recommended security settings, your computer is probably secured. In this case, the program might not run correctly with DEP turned on and you should see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available. What if I can't see the Security Center settings? If your computer is part of a domain (a group of computers in a network) and a network administrator manages security essentials for you, these settings are hidden. To view or change security settings, you must contact your network administrator. However, if the network administrator did not set a policy for using the Security Center, and if you are logged on as a computer administrator, you can use the Group Policy Wizard to turn on the Security Center. This procedure requires you to restart your computer, so save your work before you begin. To turn on Security Center Click Start and click Run. In the Open box, type gpedit.msc. In the Group Policy dialog box, under Computer Configuration, double-click Administrative Templates. Double-click Windows Components and then click Security Center. In the Security Center pane, double-click Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only). On the Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only) Properties dialog, on the Setting tab, select Enabled and click OK. Restart your computer. To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System. Check for an updated version of the program If you are using the recommended security settings and your antivirus software did not detect a threat, your computer is probably not under attack. In this case, the program that DEP closed might not run correctly when DEP is turned on. To see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available, visit the software publisher's Web site. Decide if it's safe to change your DEP settings If you are using the recommended security settings and if the publisher has not released an updated version of the program, you can turn off DEP for the program that was closed. You will be able to use the program but it might be vulnerable to an attack that could spread to your other programs and files. If you choose to turn off DEP for a program, it's a good idea to check frequently for an updated version of the program and, after you update it, to turn on DEP again. For more information about changing DEP settings, click Related Topics. It's DEP, and i don't know a dem thing about DEP, i know it calls DEP It's something with execution files and functioning(read recognizing of viruses)on the computer. For newbies in protection and repairing system i find this page ok, interesting, http://www.infopackets.com/channels/...nic_review.htm Bye! |
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FOr newbies in system security!
I, personally, would never "touch" my Registry - in fact, or via a program
.... that's for the experts IMHO ... can't you just 'see' a blind person trying to listen to the entries and "fix" them!!!?? "Gerry" wrote in message ... Registry Mechanic is not something to be recommended: http://aumha.net:80/viewtopic.php?t=28099 Once you have used a registry cleaner there is no way to know whether it has damaged the registry. -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Majki Majk wrote: Laughingstar~* wrote: Whoa! All's in place but what the heck is DAP???? "Majki Majk" wrote in message ... Laughingstar~* wrote: This may be on my computer; however, I've run AVAST full scan (with updated downloads), and Trend Micros online scan - and AdAware...nothing's showing up. I cannot keep my links open in my IE browser, they flash open then close, even in CNET.com ... It's been impossible to get around Yahoo, much less get out of it. A pop-up (which I have shut off!) flashed up advertising this program (XP Antivirus) warning me of a problem with my browser, and a download window--which I did not respond to, instead, I shut down, and then ran everything. It's not in the Control Panel/Install-Uninstall Programs, nor on Device Manager. I have XP Pro, all updates, and SP 3 (end of April)--that's when rumbles began! Windows Defender is ON, and Automatic Updates, with Notify Me so I can select what to download (usually all). How can I tell if that Trojan is on my computer? Thank you What should I do when Data Execution Prevention closes a program?Use the first five steps below to try and find out if your computer is under attack. If it is not under attack, the remaining sections below show you how to continue using the program. You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure. Check your security essentials The three best ways to help protect your computer are to run antivirus software, turn on a firewall, and get the latest updates for Windows (for more information, see Related Topics). In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the Security Center provides a one-stop place to check these essentials. You might need to log on as a computer administrator to complete some of these steps. To open the Security Center, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Security Center. Make sure you have a firewall and that it is turned on. (Windows Firewall is turned on by default when you install Windows XP SP2 but you can install and run any firewall that you choose.) If you have not already done so, turn on Automatic Updates. You can also get the latest updates for your computer by going to the Windows Update Web site(http://www.microsoft.com/). Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. (Most publishers provide updates automatically or remind you to check for updates when you start the program.) Scan for viruses and other security threats and do one of the following: If your antivirus software detects a threat, follow the instructions provided for removing it safely. Do not change your DEP settings. If no threats are detected, and if you are using the recommended security settings, your computer is probably secured. In this case, the program might not run correctly with DEP turned on and you should see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available. What if I can't see the Security Center settings? If your computer is part of a domain (a group of computers in a network) and a network administrator manages security essentials for you, these settings are hidden. To view or change security settings, you must contact your network administrator. However, if the network administrator did not set a policy for using the Security Center, and if you are logged on as a computer administrator, you can use the Group Policy Wizard to turn on the Security Center. This procedure requires you to restart your computer, so save your work before you begin. To turn on Security Center Click Start and click Run. In the Open box, type gpedit.msc. In the Group Policy dialog box, under Computer Configuration, double-click Administrative Templates. Double-click Windows Components and then click Security Center. In the Security Center pane, double-click Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only). On the Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only) Properties dialog, on the Setting tab, select Enabled and click OK. Restart your computer. To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System. Check for an updated version of the program If you are using the recommended security settings and your antivirus software did not detect a threat, your computer is probably not under attack. In this case, the program that DEP closed might not run correctly when DEP is turned on. To see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available, visit the software publisher's Web site. Decide if it's safe to change your DEP settings If you are using the recommended security settings and if the publisher has not released an updated version of the program, you can turn off DEP for the program that was closed. You will be able to use the program but it might be vulnerable to an attack that could spread to your other programs and files. If you choose to turn off DEP for a program, it's a good idea to check frequently for an updated version of the program and, after you update it, to turn on DEP again. For more information about changing DEP settings, click Related Topics. It's DEP, and i don't know a dem thing about DEP, i know it calls DEP It's something with execution files and functioning(read recognizing of viruses)on the computer. For newbies in protection and repairing system i find this page ok, interesting, http://www.infopackets.com/channels/...nic_review.htm Bye! |
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As 'they' say - check Google first ... Sorry - but thank you, too ...
"Gerry" wrote in message ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Execution_Prevention -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laughingstar~* wrote: Whoa! All's in place but what the heck is DAP???? "Majki Majk" wrote in message ... Laughingstar~* wrote: This may be on my computer; however, I've run AVAST full scan (with updated downloads), and Trend Micros online scan - and AdAware...nothing's showing up. I cannot keep my links open in my IE browser, they flash open then close, even in CNET.com ... It's been impossible to get around Yahoo, much less get out of it. A pop-up (which I have shut off!) flashed up advertising this program (XP Antivirus) warning me of a problem with my browser, and a download window--which I did not respond to, instead, I shut down, and then ran everything. It's not in the Control Panel/Install-Uninstall Programs, nor on Device Manager. I have XP Pro, all updates, and SP 3 (end of April)--that's when rumbles began! Windows Defender is ON, and Automatic Updates, with Notify Me so I can select what to download (usually all). How can I tell if that Trojan is on my computer? Thank you What should I do when Data Execution Prevention closes a program?Use the first five steps below to try and find out if your computer is under attack. If it is not under attack, the remaining sections below show you how to continue using the program. You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure. Check your security essentials The three best ways to help protect your computer are to run antivirus software, turn on a firewall, and get the latest updates for Windows (for more information, see Related Topics). In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the Security Center provides a one-stop place to check these essentials. You might need to log on as a computer administrator to complete some of these steps. To open the Security Center, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Security Center. Make sure you have a firewall and that it is turned on. (Windows Firewall is turned on by default when you install Windows XP SP2 but you can install and run any firewall that you choose.) If you have not already done so, turn on Automatic Updates. You can also get the latest updates for your computer by going to the Windows Update Web site(http://www.microsoft.com/). Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. (Most publishers provide updates automatically or remind you to check for updates when you start the program.) Scan for viruses and other security threats and do one of the following: If your antivirus software detects a threat, follow the instructions provided for removing it safely. Do not change your DEP settings. If no threats are detected, and if you are using the recommended security settings, your computer is probably secured. In this case, the program might not run correctly with DEP turned on and you should see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available. What if I can't see the Security Center settings? If your computer is part of a domain (a group of computers in a network) and a network administrator manages security essentials for you, these settings are hidden. To view or change security settings, you must contact your network administrator. However, if the network administrator did not set a policy for using the Security Center, and if you are logged on as a computer administrator, you can use the Group Policy Wizard to turn on the Security Center. This procedure requires you to restart your computer, so save your work before you begin. To turn on Security Center Click Start and click Run. In the Open box, type gpedit.msc. In the Group Policy dialog box, under Computer Configuration, double-click Administrative Templates. Double-click Windows Components and then click Security Center. In the Security Center pane, double-click Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only). On the Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only) Properties dialog, on the Setting tab, select Enabled and click OK. Restart your computer. To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System. Check for an updated version of the program If you are using the recommended security settings and your antivirus software did not detect a threat, your computer is probably not under attack. In this case, the program that DEP closed might not run correctly when DEP is turned on. To see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available, visit the software publisher's Web site. Decide if it's safe to change your DEP settings If you are using the recommended security settings and if the publisher has not released an updated version of the program, you can turn off DEP for the program that was closed. You will be able to use the program but it might be vulnerable to an attack that could spread to your other programs and files. If you choose to turn off DEP for a program, it's a good idea to check frequently for an updated version of the program and, after you update it, to turn on DEP again. For more information about changing DEP settings, click Related Topics. |
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Please excuse me for mistakenly chiming in on this topic - I didn't
differentiate the Subject ... "Laughingstar~*" wrote in message ... I, personally, would never "touch" my Registry - in fact, or via a program ... that's for the experts IMHO ... can't you just 'see' a blind person trying to listen to the entries and "fix" them!!!?? "Gerry" wrote in message ... Registry Mechanic is not something to be recommended: http://aumha.net:80/viewtopic.php?t=28099 Once you have used a registry cleaner there is no way to know whether it has damaged the registry. -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Majki Majk wrote: Laughingstar~* wrote: Whoa! All's in place but what the heck is DAP???? "Majki Majk" wrote in message ... Laughingstar~* wrote: This may be on my computer; however, I've run AVAST full scan (with updated downloads), and Trend Micros online scan - and AdAware...nothing's showing up. I cannot keep my links open in my IE browser, they flash open then close, even in CNET.com ... It's been impossible to get around Yahoo, much less get out of it. A pop-up (which I have shut off!) flashed up advertising this program (XP Antivirus) warning me of a problem with my browser, and a download window--which I did not respond to, instead, I shut down, and then ran everything. It's not in the Control Panel/Install-Uninstall Programs, nor on Device Manager. I have XP Pro, all updates, and SP 3 (end of April)--that's when rumbles began! Windows Defender is ON, and Automatic Updates, with Notify Me so I can select what to download (usually all). How can I tell if that Trojan is on my computer? Thank you What should I do when Data Execution Prevention closes a program?Use the first five steps below to try and find out if your computer is under attack. If it is not under attack, the remaining sections below show you how to continue using the program. You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure. Check your security essentials The three best ways to help protect your computer are to run antivirus software, turn on a firewall, and get the latest updates for Windows (for more information, see Related Topics). In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the Security Center provides a one-stop place to check these essentials. You might need to log on as a computer administrator to complete some of these steps. To open the Security Center, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Security Center. Make sure you have a firewall and that it is turned on. (Windows Firewall is turned on by default when you install Windows XP SP2 but you can install and run any firewall that you choose.) If you have not already done so, turn on Automatic Updates. You can also get the latest updates for your computer by going to the Windows Update Web site(http://www.microsoft.com/). Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. (Most publishers provide updates automatically or remind you to check for updates when you start the program.) Scan for viruses and other security threats and do one of the following: If your antivirus software detects a threat, follow the instructions provided for removing it safely. Do not change your DEP settings. If no threats are detected, and if you are using the recommended security settings, your computer is probably secured. In this case, the program might not run correctly with DEP turned on and you should see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available. What if I can't see the Security Center settings? If your computer is part of a domain (a group of computers in a network) and a network administrator manages security essentials for you, these settings are hidden. To view or change security settings, you must contact your network administrator. However, if the network administrator did not set a policy for using the Security Center, and if you are logged on as a computer administrator, you can use the Group Policy Wizard to turn on the Security Center. This procedure requires you to restart your computer, so save your work before you begin. To turn on Security Center Click Start and click Run. In the Open box, type gpedit.msc. In the Group Policy dialog box, under Computer Configuration, double-click Administrative Templates. Double-click Windows Components and then click Security Center. In the Security Center pane, double-click Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only). On the Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only) Properties dialog, on the Setting tab, select Enabled and click OK. Restart your computer. To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System. Check for an updated version of the program If you are using the recommended security settings and your antivirus software did not detect a threat, your computer is probably not under attack. In this case, the program that DEP closed might not run correctly when DEP is turned on. To see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available, visit the software publisher's Web site. Decide if it's safe to change your DEP settings If you are using the recommended security settings and if the publisher has not released an updated version of the program, you can turn off DEP for the program that was closed. You will be able to use the program but it might be vulnerable to an attack that could spread to your other programs and files. If you choose to turn off DEP for a program, it's a good idea to check frequently for an updated version of the program and, after you update it, to turn on DEP again. For more information about changing DEP settings, click Related Topics. It's DEP, and i don't know a dem thing about DEP, i know it calls DEP It's something with execution files and functioning(read recognizing of viruses)on the computer. For newbies in protection and repairing system i find this page ok, interesting, http://www.infopackets.com/channels/...nic_review.htm Bye! |
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You've not quite got that right.
You should only use one anti-virus programme. You should have at least one anti-spyware programme. You may have additional anti-spyware programmes to support your main anti-spyware protection. In my view the main anti-spyware programme needs to provide real time protection. The reason for only one anti-virus is to avoid conflicts, which can arise if two are installed. Having more than one anti-spyware programme is to improve malware detection in the event that there is suspicious behavour. -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laughingstar~* wrote: Ok... I knew it wasn't - sorry for the goof up - but I have always been told not to use 2 malware programs, and not 2 AVs ... Thank you. "Gerry" wrote in message ... Spybot S & D is not an anti-virus. I have Ad-Aware as well but I think Spybot does a better job. ~~~~ Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laughingstar~* wrote: I used to use it, but went to Ad Aware -- what's the difference? Also, isn't it useless to use 2 AVs -- I have Avast ... "Gerry" wrote in message ... Spybot S & D is a usefull tool to have to back up an anti-virus. http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laughingstar~* wrote: TY - wrote in message ... Top posting - easier "Laughingstar~*" I use Avast because it gives audio and visual warning , and it`s free . I used to use AVG but it wouldn`t update properly . However , Avast updates *usually* daily but I believe it can only be run manually . I also use Cookiewall which lets me know about new cookies ; to keep , temporarily , or delete . Jim On Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:34:48 -0500, "Laughingstar~*" wrote: thank you - I have to use a Screen Reader (Dragon) so I sometimes miss things unless I enlarge my window... I did run it, and had only 23 "low-level" threat cookies ... sheesh.... I couldn't remove them w/o buying the program so I did my monthly SEARCH and entered ' cookies ' and up popped 61 which are now all gone (per usual). Interesting, though, last week I 'found' a new folder in My Computer - "File Sharing" - I couldn't delete it, so ran Avast, and also Ad Aware, check to be sure my MS stuff was ON, etc. and also ran Trend Micro... its gone ... Brings up a question? Should we run AVAST manually, daily??? I somehow thought it didn't need to be run daily, manually -- used to have AVG which ran itself obviously. AVAST isn't so obvious, if ... thank you everyone -- "Gerry" wrote in message ... Did you scroll down the page in the link to see the information provided about your problem? If you had clicked on Home you would have found this! Bleeping Computer is a community devoted to providing free original content, consisting of computer help and tutorials, in such a way that the beginning computer user can understand. Getting started using our community is extremely easy! Just follow these easy steps below to start receiving the computer help you need: Step 1: Create an account by clicking here. It's completely free with no hidden strings attached. Step 2: If you are having a computer problem and need some computer help, ask us in our Discussion Boards. Once you register an account, you can quickly post a question by clicking on the New Topic button in the appropriate category and receive the computer help you need. Step 3: If it is an easy to read and understand How-To or tutorial on a topic that you need help with, you can visit our Tutorial Section. Once you are there, just browse through the various tutorials till you find one that suits your needs. Step 4: If your computer is running slow and you can not figure out why then you should visit our Startup Programs Database. You can use this database to help you lookup the programs that are running on your computer and find out if they should be allowed to. Step 5: Can not find the information, computer help, tutorial or How-To that fits your specific need? Then ask us to provide this information for you by leaving us Feedback with your request. Once again, welcome and enjoy your stay! Of course someone else could be having a laugh at your expense and put you in touch with the CIA G -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laughingstar~* wrote: Who are these people, please? wrote in message ... On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:41:49 -0500, "Laughingstar~*" wrote: This may be on my computer; however, I've run AVAST full scan (with updated downloads), and Trend Micros online scan - and AdAware...nothing's showing up. I cannot keep my links open in my IE browser, they flash open then close, even in CNET.com ... It's been impossible to get around Yahoo, much less get out of it. A pop-up (which I have shut off!) flashed up advertising this program (XP Antivirus) warning me of a problem with my browser, and a download window--which I did not respond to, instead, I shut down, and then ran everything. It's not in the Control Panel/Install-Uninstall Programs, nor on Device Manager. I have XP Pro, all updates, and SP 3 (end of April)--that's when rumbles began! Windows Defender is ON, and Automatic Updates, with Notify Me so I can select what to download (usually all). How can I tell if that Trojan is on my computer? Thank you Hi ,take a look here , http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic111715.html |
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Use *one* firewall only ( providing it checks *in* and *out* ); you can use more than one antivirus , installed , * providing * they are not running at the same time . Jim On Tue, 3 Jun 2008 19:21:05 -0500, "Laughingstar~*" wrote: As 'they' say - check Google first ... Sorry - but thank you, too ... "Gerry" wrote in message ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Execution_Prevention -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laughingstar~* wrote: Whoa! All's in place but what the heck is DAP???? "Majki Majk" wrote in message ... Laughingstar~* wrote: This may be on my computer; however, I've run AVAST full scan (with updated downloads), and Trend Micros online scan - and AdAware...nothing's showing up. I cannot keep my links open in my IE browser, they flash open then close, even in CNET.com ... It's been impossible to get around Yahoo, much less get out of it. A pop-up (which I have shut off!) flashed up advertising this program (XP Antivirus) warning me of a problem with my browser, and a download window--which I did not respond to, instead, I shut down, and then ran everything. It's not in the Control Panel/Install-Uninstall Programs, nor on Device Manager. I have XP Pro, all updates, and SP 3 (end of April)--that's when rumbles began! Windows Defender is ON, and Automatic Updates, with Notify Me so I can select what to download (usually all). How can I tell if that Trojan is on my computer? Thank you What should I do when Data Execution Prevention closes a program?Use the first five steps below to try and find out if your computer is under attack. If it is not under attack, the remaining sections below show you how to continue using the program. You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure. Check your security essentials The three best ways to help protect your computer are to run antivirus software, turn on a firewall, and get the latest updates for Windows (for more information, see Related Topics). In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the Security Center provides a one-stop place to check these essentials. You might need to log on as a computer administrator to complete some of these steps. To open the Security Center, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Security Center. Make sure you have a firewall and that it is turned on. (Windows Firewall is turned on by default when you install Windows XP SP2 but you can install and run any firewall that you choose.) If you have not already done so, turn on Automatic Updates. You can also get the latest updates for your computer by going to the Windows Update Web site(http://www.microsoft.com/). Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. (Most publishers provide updates automatically or remind you to check for updates when you start the program.) Scan for viruses and other security threats and do one of the following: If your antivirus software detects a threat, follow the instructions provided for removing it safely. Do not change your DEP settings. If no threats are detected, and if you are using the recommended security settings, your computer is probably secured. In this case, the program might not run correctly with DEP turned on and you should see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available. What if I can't see the Security Center settings? If your computer is part of a domain (a group of computers in a network) and a network administrator manages security essentials for you, these settings are hidden. To view or change security settings, you must contact your network administrator. However, if the network administrator did not set a policy for using the Security Center, and if you are logged on as a computer administrator, you can use the Group Policy Wizard to turn on the Security Center. This procedure requires you to restart your computer, so save your work before you begin. To turn on Security Center Click Start and click Run. In the Open box, type gpedit.msc. In the Group Policy dialog box, under Computer Configuration, double-click Administrative Templates. Double-click Windows Components and then click Security Center. In the Security Center pane, double-click Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only). On the Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only) Properties dialog, on the Setting tab, select Enabled and click OK. Restart your computer. To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System. Check for an updated version of the program If you are using the recommended security settings and your antivirus software did not detect a threat, your computer is probably not under attack. In this case, the program that DEP closed might not run correctly when DEP is turned on. To see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available, visit the software publisher's Web site. Decide if it's safe to change your DEP settings If you are using the recommended security settings and if the publisher has not released an updated version of the program, you can turn off DEP for the program that was closed. You will be able to use the program but it might be vulnerable to an attack that could spread to your other programs and files. If you choose to turn off DEP for a program, it's a good idea to check frequently for an updated version of the program and, after you update it, to turn on DEP again. For more information about changing DEP settings, click Related Topics. |
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Don`t worry , it`s a world-wide open "system" . Jim On Tue, 3 Jun 2008 19:29:16 -0500, "Laughingstar~*" wrote: Please excuse me for mistakenly chiming in on this topic - I didn't differentiate the Subject ... "Laughingstar~*" wrote in message ... I, personally, would never "touch" my Registry - in fact, or via a program ... that's for the experts IMHO ... can't you just 'see' a blind person trying to listen to the entries and "fix" them!!!?? "Gerry" wrote in message ... Registry Mechanic is not something to be recommended: http://aumha.net:80/viewtopic.php?t=28099 Once you have used a registry cleaner there is no way to know whether it has damaged the registry. -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Majki Majk wrote: Laughingstar~* wrote: Whoa! All's in place but what the heck is DAP???? "Majki Majk" wrote in message ... Laughingstar~* wrote: This may be on my computer; however, I've run AVAST full scan (with updated downloads), and Trend Micros online scan - and AdAware...nothing's showing up. I cannot keep my links open in my IE browser, they flash open then close, even in CNET.com ... It's been impossible to get around Yahoo, much less get out of it. A pop-up (which I have shut off!) flashed up advertising this program (XP Antivirus) warning me of a problem with my browser, and a download window--which I did not respond to, instead, I shut down, and then ran everything. It's not in the Control Panel/Install-Uninstall Programs, nor on Device Manager. I have XP Pro, all updates, and SP 3 (end of April)--that's when rumbles began! Windows Defender is ON, and Automatic Updates, with Notify Me so I can select what to download (usually all). How can I tell if that Trojan is on my computer? Thank you What should I do when Data Execution Prevention closes a program?Use the first five steps below to try and find out if your computer is under attack. If it is not under attack, the remaining sections below show you how to continue using the program. You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure. Check your security essentials The three best ways to help protect your computer are to run antivirus software, turn on a firewall, and get the latest updates for Windows (for more information, see Related Topics). In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the Security Center provides a one-stop place to check these essentials. You might need to log on as a computer administrator to complete some of these steps. To open the Security Center, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Security Center. Make sure you have a firewall and that it is turned on. (Windows Firewall is turned on by default when you install Windows XP SP2 but you can install and run any firewall that you choose.) If you have not already done so, turn on Automatic Updates. You can also get the latest updates for your computer by going to the Windows Update Web site(http://www.microsoft.com/). Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. (Most publishers provide updates automatically or remind you to check for updates when you start the program.) Scan for viruses and other security threats and do one of the following: If your antivirus software detects a threat, follow the instructions provided for removing it safely. Do not change your DEP settings. If no threats are detected, and if you are using the recommended security settings, your computer is probably secured. In this case, the program might not run correctly with DEP turned on and you should see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available. What if I can't see the Security Center settings? If your computer is part of a domain (a group of computers in a network) and a network administrator manages security essentials for you, these settings are hidden. To view or change security settings, you must contact your network administrator. However, if the network administrator did not set a policy for using the Security Center, and if you are logged on as a computer administrator, you can use the Group Policy Wizard to turn on the Security Center. This procedure requires you to restart your computer, so save your work before you begin. To turn on Security Center Click Start and click Run. In the Open box, type gpedit.msc. In the Group Policy dialog box, under Computer Configuration, double-click Administrative Templates. Double-click Windows Components and then click Security Center. In the Security Center pane, double-click Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only). On the Turn on Security Center (Domain PCs only) Properties dialog, on the Setting tab, select Enabled and click OK. Restart your computer. To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System. Check for an updated version of the program If you are using the recommended security settings and your antivirus software did not detect a threat, your computer is probably not under attack. In this case, the program that DEP closed might not run correctly when DEP is turned on. To see if a DEP-compatible version of the program is available, visit the software publisher's Web site. Decide if it's safe to change your DEP settings If you are using the recommended security settings and if the publisher has not released an updated version of the program, you can turn off DEP for the program that was closed. You will be able to use the program but it might be vulnerable to an attack that could spread to your other programs and files. If you choose to turn off DEP for a program, it's a good idea to check frequently for an updated version of the program and, after you update it, to turn on DEP again. For more information about changing DEP settings, click Related Topics. It's DEP, and i don't know a dem thing about DEP, i know it calls DEP It's something with execution files and functioning(read recognizing of viruses)on the computer. For newbies in protection and repairing system i find this page ok, interesting, http://www.infopackets.com/channels/...nic_review.htm Bye! |
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