[mchFree] [MCH] Digest Number 1732
- From: "Mike the mod" <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:21:17 -0700
There are 19 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. UPDATE ON FIREWALL & ANTI-VIRUS!
From: "simplyrose2000" <simpleerose@xxxxxxxxxxx>
2. Re: UPDATE ON FIREWALL & ANTI-VIRUS!
From: John Lehn <johnelehn2002@xxxxxxxxx>
3. Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: "Howard" <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
4. Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: "Phyllis Christian" <webbot@xxxxxxxxxx>
5. Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: "Howard" <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
6. Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: "Phyllis Christian" <webbot@xxxxxxxxxx>
7. Re: Real player question
From: "vitoscotti" <vitoscotti@xxxxxxxxx>
8. Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: foofaraw in the middle <foofaraw_in_the_middle@xxxxxxxxx>
9. Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: "T. Hunt" <roversouth@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
10. Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: Terry Stockdale <terry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
11. Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: "Phyllis Christian" <webbot@xxxxxxxxxx>
12. Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: "Howard" <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
13. Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: "Jim" <jpurcell@xxxxxxxxx>
14. Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: "Jim" <jpurcell@xxxxxxxxx>
15. How to activate XP
From: Steve Eisenberg <chobersdeert@xxxxxxxxx>
16. Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
From: "Wyatt M. Portendt" <wyatt.m.portendt@xxxxxxxxx>
17. Re: How to activate XP
From: foofaraw in the middle <foofaraw_in_the_middle@xxxxxxxxx>
18. Re: UPDATE ON FIREWALL & ANTI-VIRUS!
From: foofaraw in the middle <foofaraw_in_the_middle@xxxxxxxxx>
19. New member: Arron Cusimano
From: foofaraw in the middle <foofaraw_in_the_middle@xxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:37:23 -0000
From: "simplyrose2000" <simpleerose@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: UPDATE ON FIREWALL & ANTI-VIRUS!
I have installed Kerio and Have installed NOD32.
I ran these two test:
SHEILDS-UP TEST:
GRC Port Authority Report created on UTC: 2006-04-21 at 08:00:08
Results from scan of ports: 0-1055
0 Ports Open
0 Ports Closed
1056 Ports Stealth
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1056 Ports Tested
ALL PORTS tested were found to be: STEALTH.
TruStealth: PASSED - ALL tested ports were STEALTH,
- NO unsolicited packets were received,
- NO Ping reply (ICMP Echo) was received.
----------------------------------------------------------------------Le\
akTest: Firewall Leakage Tester v1.2
said: Firewall Penetrated
LeakTest WAS ABLE to connect to
the mais GRC.COM Web Server!
LeakTest was not prevented from
connecting to the Gibson Research web
server. You either have no firewall, you
have delibertly allowed LeakTest to
connect outbound, or (if neither of those),
LeakTest has just slipped past your
firewall's outbound "protection", if any.
____________________________________________
Now, does the LeakTest mean anything?
If so, what do you all think?
Sheila
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:24:36 -0700 (PDT)
From: John Lehn <johnelehn2002@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: UPDATE ON FIREWALL & ANTI-VIRUS!
Hi,
Yes, the Leak Test revealed a vulnerability in your
firewall configuration.
I do not use Kerio, but I assume that there would be a
module that will allow you to set program permissions
in the firewall, and that is where you will need to
set the "Deny" (or similar wording) for the GR
Leaktest.
Then try again and the leaktest should not be able to
dial out....which means a successful test of your
firewall.
Hmmmmm, I thought that there was some advice on this
whenever you activate the Gibson Research Leaktest??
John Lehn
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--- simplyrose2000 <simpleerose@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have installed Kerio and Have installed NOD32.
>
> I ran these two test:
>
> SHEILDS-UP TEST:
> GRC Port Authority Report created on UTC: 2006-04-21
> at 08:00:08
>
> Results from scan of ports: 0-1055
>
> 0 Ports Open
> 0 Ports Closed
> 1056 Ports Stealth
> ---------------------
> 1056 Ports Tested
>
> ALL PORTS tested were found to be: STEALTH.
>
> TruStealth: PASSED - ALL tested ports were STEALTH,
> - NO unsolicited packets were received,
> - NO Ping reply (ICMP Echo) was received.
>
>
----------------------------------------------------------------------Le\
> akTest: Firewall Leakage Tester v1.2
>
> said: Firewall Penetrated
> LeakTest WAS ABLE to connect to
> the mais GRC.COM Web Server!
>
> LeakTest was not prevented from
> connecting to the Gibson Research web
> server. You either have no firewall, you
> have delibertly allowed LeakTest to
> connect outbound, or (if neither of those),
> LeakTest has just slipped past your
> firewall's outbound "protection", if any.
> ____________________________________________
>
> Now, does the LeakTest mean anything?
>
> If so, what do you all think?
>
> Sheila
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:19:40 -0400
From: "Howard" <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Yup.the disk was formatted and the operating system was reinstalled.
These were disk ,(7),that HP sent us after we called and told them our
problem.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim
To: mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MCH] HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Haward,
>The restore disks have been run 3 or 4 times with no effect.
What does that mean, did XP get reinstalled? If not then they were not
run. They will only have effect if they reinstall XP, probably by
reformatting the c: partition.
Jim
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:29:52 -0500
From: "Phyllis Christian" <webbot@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Try Nod32 the best av on the market..--Phyllis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard" <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MCH] HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
No.
My wife`s puter has the same problem.
We can`t afford the 75.00 per hour the puter plaxces want.
I called all 3 of them and they all seem to think its what`s called an
"imbedded" virus.
They all said it can`t be found by conventional means.
----- Original Message -----
From: Sheila Perkins
To: mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 8:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MCH] HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Nope - Compaq!
I hate it!!!!!!
Don't know what to buy when I replace it.
Any ideas Howard?
From: "Howard" <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: <mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [MCH] PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 07:46:42 -0400
Must be an HP.
----- Original Message -----
From: simplyrose2000
To: mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 7:53 PM
Subject: [MCH] PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
How can I diagnose or find out why my computer shuts down suddenly
without warning and restarts?
It is an aggravation to say the least because all open pages are then
closed and I have to find my way back to them through history.
I do recall that Firefox has an extension that allows you to continue
your session but can't recall the name of it or which section to look
through to locate it.
The main thing is whats causing the shutdown/restart thingy.
Would doing a HiJack this Log be of any help and if so, does anyone
here know how to or what to do with the log?
Any ideas or free diagnostic tools would really be appreciated!
Thanks In Advance,
Sheila
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:40:03 -0400
From: "Howard" <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
----- Original Message -----
From: casper
To: mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 10:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MCH] HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Howard & Shiela, some questions:
1. Does your PC shut down when you only open certain
programs/tasks/activities but not others? Can you identify which ones? =Any
program.
2. How soon in terms of minutes does it shut down after you turn it on?
=No set time.
3. Does the computer consistently turn off at approximately the same time
right after you turn it on?=no.
4. Does the computer RE-START or just turn off without re-starting? If it
re-starts, maybe you will get some clues from this article:
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000689.htm=Restarts.
5. Shiela & Howard, which Windows version are you using? This is a very
important information we need to zero in on your problem.=Windows XP.
6. Does it shut off while you are using it, or after it has been
sitting untouched for a while?=Using it.
7. If you open the PC case and aim a running high-powered electric fan
at it while the PC is running, does the problem still persist?
8. Does your PC sit where the sun's rays hit it or is it close to
source of heat? Is it close to a major home appliance? Does the back of
your PC abut the wall with little space in between?=No.
9. Have you tried plugging the PC to another outlet/part of the
house/room that is not associated/connected with the outlet that you are
using now? Move your PC to such a room and observe what happens.=Yes.
10. Are the cables inside the PC neatly dressed or bunched up and do
not impede proper or continuous air flow?=Neatly dressed.
11. How updated are you antivirus, Ad-Aware, Spybot, SpywareBlaster &
MS Windows Defender? Have you ran them in Safe Mode and see if they detect
anything nasty?=No programs will install,it shuts down before most programs
can finish installation.
12. Have you ran a memory test to see if this is a memory problem?
13. Is the CPU fan running sluggishly? Compare with a CPU fan in a
working PC and see the diff. Can you hear the purring of the Power Supply
fan? Is the case fan running, if you have one? =Seems to be normal.
14. How dusty is it inside your PC?=no dust.is dusted frequently.
15. Are you using an INTEL CPU? Amd?=Don`t know which.
16. Did you recently install XP's SP2?=No.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;878474
There are drives that turn themselves off when they get too hot.
If you are using an insufficient power supply (low wattage) and you are
stressing it beyond its limits (due to new hardware, devices, multi-tasking
etc), your PC will reboot or shut down. Your PS wattage rating? Please post
it.=Don`t know,but its the one that came with the puter so it should be
adequate.
This is a very long thread but be patient in combing for info. You just
might find your solution there:
Computer shuts down randomly
http://shorterlink.com/?3VJ4X0
If you are using Windows XP, this site is superb:
Windows XP Boot Problems & Edits
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_restart.htm
The list of causes causing random shutdowns is pretty long as you can
see. We need more info to go on.
Howard <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Believe me,we`ve tried everything!
No luck.
----- Original Message -----
From: Carl Winchester
To: mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MCH] HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Hi,
My sister's puter would shut down w/o warning...it turned out that the
(ps) power suppy's cooling fans/ducts were clogged with dirt and
dust...causing the ps to over heat and shut down. She had this problem for
over six months but cleaning the fans fixed the problem for good !! I hope
this info helps....
Carl
Howard <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
No.
My wife`s puter has the same problem.
We can`t afford the 75.00 per hour the puter plaxces want.
I called all 3 of them and they all seem to think its what`s called an
"imbedded" virus.
They all said it can`t be found by conventional means.
----- Original Message -----
From: Sheila Perkins
To: mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 8:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MCH] HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Nope - Compaq!
I hate it!!!!!!
Don't know what to buy when I replace it.
Any ideas Howard?
From: "Howard" <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: <mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [MCH] PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 07:46:42 -0400
Must be an HP.
----- Original Message -----
From: simplyrose2000
Subject: [MCH] PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
How can I diagnose or find out why my computer shuts down suddenly
without warning and restarts?
It is an aggravation to say the least because all open pages are then
closed and I have to find my way back to them through history.
I do recall that Firefox has an extension that allows you to continue
your session but can't recall the name of it or which section to look
through to locate it.
The main thing is whats causing the shutdown/restart thingy.
Would doing a HiJack this Log be of any help and if so, does anyone
here know how to or what to do with the log?
Any ideas or free diagnostic tools would really be appreciated!
Thanks In Advance,
Sheila
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:21:25 -0500
From: "Phyllis Christian" <webbot@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
And I don't like the canned air..They spit water as they blow the
air....--Phyllis
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From: "Jim" <jpurcell@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 11:57 AM
Subject: Re: [MCH] PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
casper ,
>I forgot to mention, after blowing air into your hardware or circuit
>boards,
I would never blow air into a computers components. This can drive the dust
into cracks. Of course this may be a matter of opinion since it is not a
given that this will happen, only a dire possiblity.
Jim
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:35:56 -0000
From: "vitoscotti" <vitoscotti@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Real player question
--- In mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, casper
<officialbizniz@...> wrote:
>
> Is the RealPlayer the problem here or Internet browser. You
mentioned "can't be found page pops in". Are you saying that you are
getting "The page cannot be found." error message when you click on
those video links at the page you posted? Can you replicate the
problem in Opera or Firefox?
> Check your file associations: In Windows Explorer>Tools>Folder
Options>File
> Types. Look for the Real Player entries.
> *If* you disable you're firewall (20 seconds won't hurt) do you
still have the problem? You don't need to disable your, just punch
holes in it for certain protocols.
> http://tinyurl.com/jzgkp
> Can you post the exact error message you are getting when you
click the Real video links?
>
>
>
> vitoscotti <vitoscotti@...> wrote:
> Hello this is my first post.I bought my first computer in
> Sept.2005. I've been picking some knowledge up here & there as I
go
> along. Still pretty much a novice. One problem I haven't been able
to
> solve is with my realplayer at
> http://www.prophecyclub.com/streaming_audio.htm . This site worked
fine
> the first 2 months then all of a sudden when I clicked the audio
or
> video links they can't be found page pops in.Maybe 6 or 7 of the
links
> work.My realplayer works fine everywhere else but here.I called
the
> site and they said everything is ok on their end.Friends and
people on
> other groups say they have no problems.Ive uninstalled & installed
> realplayer with no results.Ive gone into the tools>properties on
real
> player to adjust how the realplayer reads a page with no
results.Then
> all of a sudden 2 weeks ago the site starts working fine.Then
after a
> windows or webroot spysweeper update the links stopped working
> again.It's got to have something to do with the windows or
spysweeper
> update,but Im not sure how to attack the problem.I do have a
firewall
> but I acquired it much after the problem began.
>
>
>
>
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Here's the page that appears when I click the audio/video links The
page cannot be displayed
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web site
might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to
adjust your browser settings.
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Please try the following:
Click the Refresh button, or try again later.
If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that it
is spelled correctly.
To check your connection settings, click the Tools menu, and then
click Internet Options. On the Connections tab, click Settings. The
settings should match those provided by your local area network
(LAN) administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).
See if your Internet connection settings are being detected. You can
set Microsoft Windows to examine your network and automatically
discover network connection settings (if your network administrator
has enabled this setting).
Click the Tools menu, and then click Internet Options.
On the Connections tab, click LAN Settings.
Select Automatically detect settings, and then click OK.
Some sites require 128-bit connection security. Click the Help menu
and then click About Internet Explorer to determine what strength
security you have installed.
If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your Security
settings can support it. Click the Tools menu, and then click
Internet Options. On the Advanced tab, scroll to the Security
section and check settings for SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
Click the Back button to try another link.
Cannot find server or DNS Error
Internet Explorer
Still doesn't work with firewall disabled .Stopped working recently
when windows or spyware updated.On my tools on the top left of my
screen there isn't a folder option but a internet option that leads
to a temporary files choice.Is that where I should look into ?
I only have IE.Thanks for your concern & patience.
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:50:51 -0700 (PDT)
From: foofaraw in the middle <foofaraw_in_the_middle@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Howie, did reformatting the drive and reinstalling the OS fix the problem?
Howard <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yup.the disk was formatted and the operating system was reinstalled.
These were disk ,(7),that HP sent us after we called and told them our
problem.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim
Subject: Re: [MCH] HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Howard,
>The restore disks have been run 3 or 4 times with no effect.
What does that mean, did XP get reinstalled? If not then they were not
run. They will only have effect if they reinstall XP, probably by
reformatting the c: partition.
Jim
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:50:49 -0400
From: "T. Hunt" <roversouth@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
No, that's not water, it's propellant, which evaporates quickly and does
no harm. If you feel the can getting cold, stop for a while and let the
can return to room temperature. That way, you'll get the most efficient
use of the contents.
Tom
Phyllis Christian wrote:
> And I don't like the canned air..They spit water as they blow the
> air....--Phyllis
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim" <jpurcell@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 11:57 AM
> Subject: Re: [MCH] PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
>
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:55:28 -0500
From: Terry Stockdale <terry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Although we refer to "canned air," it really is compressed gases.
The liquid is the propellant -- the "air" -- and if it spits, that
means you need to hold the can upright. Think of it as liquid gas
under pressure -- if you tilt the can, the liquid squirts out. if
you hold it upright, the gas comes out.
Terry
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At 11:21 AM 4/21/2006, you wrote:
>And I don't like the canned air..They spit water as they blow the
>air....--Phyllis
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jim" <jpurcell@xxxxxxxxx>
>To: <mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 11:57 AM
>Subject: Re: [MCH] PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
>
>
>casper ,
>
> >I forgot to mention, after blowing air into your hardware or circuit
> >boards,
>
>I would never blow air into a computers components. This can drive the dust
>into cracks. Of course this may be a matter of opinion since it is not a
>given that this will happen, only a dire possiblity.
>
>Jim
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:14:36 -0500
From: "Phyllis Christian" <webbot@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
I bought them at Radio Shack and the clerk told me it was water..lol..I
threw them away..lol....--Phyllis
----- Original Message -----
From: "T. Hunt" <roversouth@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MCH] PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
> No, that's not water, it's propellant, which evaporates quickly and does
> no harm. If you feel the can getting cold, stop for a while and let the
> can return to room temperature. That way, you'll get the most efficient
> use of the contents.
>
> Tom
>
> Phyllis Christian wrote:
>> And I don't like the canned air..They spit water as they blow the
>> air....--Phyllis
>>
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:24:00 -0400
From: "Howard" <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
no.
----- Original Message -----
From: foofaraw in the middle
To: mycomputerheadaches@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MCH] HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Howie, did reformatting the drive and reinstalling the OS fix the problem?
Howard <esrman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yup.the disk was formatted and the operating system was reinstalled.
These were disk ,(7),that HP sent us after we called and told them our
problem.
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From: Jim
Subject: Re: [MCH] HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Howard,
>The restore disks have been run 3 or 4 times with no effect.
What does that mean, did XP get reinstalled? If not then they were not
run. They will only have effect if they reinstall XP, probably by
reformatting the c: partition.
Jim
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:36:46 -0500
From: "Jim" <jpurcell@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: HOWARD PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Howard,
>no.
>> Howie, did reformatting the drive and reinstalling the OS fix the
>> problem?
If a reformat and resinstall of all your programs did not fix your problem
it is most likely a hardware problem. Head, bad memory, even bad spots on a
hard drive. There are several threads with similar shutdwon problems so I
haven't kept track of which is which, If you can find a memory tester, just
google for memory test, run that to make sure that you do not have bad ram
stick(s). The best type is a bootable one that runs from a floppy or CD.
There are also programs that check out your hard drive completely. And of
course heat can be caused if the inside of your machine is filled with
dirt.
Some of whay I have said may be repeat since as I said, I haven't kept
track
of various reboot threads,
Jim
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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:49:40 -0500
From: "Jim" <jpurcell@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
Phyllis,
>I bought them at Radio Shack and the clerk told me it was water..lol..I
> threw them away..lol...
The only thing you can count on an RS clerk to know is how to enter your
purchase into the cash register. Not anything against them, it's just that
RS does not hire people who know anything technical. If you find one that
does, it is an exception.
Jim
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Message: 15
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:38:51 -0700 (PDT)
From: Steve Eisenberg <chobersdeert@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: How to activate XP
Call Microsoft on the phone.
Microsoft Rep: "Have you used this copy of Windows on any other computer?"
You: "No. A virus wiped out my hard drive."
Microsoft Rep: "Here is your activation key. Thank you for using Microsoft."
You: "Thank you. Goodbye."
*click*
Steve
NH
Terry Stockdale <terry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: At 11:05 AM
4/19/2006, you wrote:
>I just installed a new hard drive and a new copy of XP Home (well my
>sister installed the windows)and now it keeps telling me I have so
>many days to register it for activation. My sister registered it in my
>name when she installed it! What should I do?
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Message: 16
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:15:53 -0500
From: "Wyatt M. Portendt" <wyatt.m.portendt@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: PC SHUTS DOWN W/O WARNING!
You are absolutely correct.
On or about 4/21/2006 3:49 PM, the one known as Jim was rumoured to have
uttered...
> Phyllis,
>
>> I bought them at Radio Shack and the clerk told me it was water..lol..I
>> threw them away..lol...
>
> The only thing you can count on an RS clerk to know is how to enter your
> purchase into the cash register. Not anything against them, it's just
that
> RS does not hire people who know anything technical. If you find one that
> does, it is an exception.
>
> Jim
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Message: 17
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:32:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: foofaraw in the middle <foofaraw_in_the_middle@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: How to activate XP
Very funny, Steve...hehe. Well here is a nice FAQ on Windows XP activation
(some responses are tongue-in-cheek):
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article03-200
According to the info found at the above link, they activation key is
generated by a computer at Microsoft, as a result of a "hardware hash," a
long sequence of numbers based on a information found in your computer's
hardware. The specific devices used are as follows:
Display adapter
SCSI adapter (if found)
IDE adapter
Network adapter MAC address (if available)
RAM amount range
Processor type
Processor serial number
Hard drive
Hard drive volume serial number
CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM
This ensures that one person's key will not work on another system.
The following info is from the article "How do I activate Windows XP from
the command line?" ( http://tinyurl.com/zgmse ):
A. Windows XP will typically remind you to activate the product (most
users will have 30 days to activate XP after installation). To activate XP
manually, you can use the Start menu shortcut in the System Tools
Accessories folder. At the command prompt, type:
oobe/msoobe /a
In case you're wondering, msoobe stands for "Microsoft Out of Box
Experience."
Direct from the horse's (Microsoft) mouth, here are more info on product
activation:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?H2D851FFC
I would advise that you back up the two activation files that are
generated when you activate. You will need them in case you need to
reinstall Windows and having them will avoid you having to re-activate or
call MS again. The following info was taken from
http://kadaitcha.cx/activation.html :
(START) If you are going to do a repair installation, there are two files
named WPA.DBL and WPA.BAK. They are stored in the Windows\System32
directory. You can back these up, perform the repair installation of XP
then put these two files back into the Windows\System32 directory. If all
you have done is a repair installation, XP will be none the wiser. This
procedure is said to work on a clean installation, but others categorically
state this to be false.
The Hard Drive Volume Serial Number is stored on the first sector of a
partition. If you format your boot partition for any reason, or convert
from FAT/FAT32 to NTFS, the Hard Drive Volume Serial Number will change.
Before you format, go to a command prompt and issue the Windows XP VOL
command (Start>Run>type cmd>hit Enter>type vol>hit Enter). You will get a
response similar to the following:
Volume in drive C is Local Disk
Volume Serial Number is 30ED-49F9
In the above example, 30ED-49F9 is the volume serial number, or VSN.
Record it. To restore the VSN, download the volumeid.exe from
sysinternals.com ( http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBB/tip0700/rh0703.htm ) and run
it. Just give the small executable the old volume ID and you're done. You
will need to reboot if you have NTFS.
Performing the above step is not critical, but it does preserve a yes
vote. It may come in handy if you want to avoid reactivation and you have
calculated from the information above that reactivation will be required
because of one additional component change.
Finally, if you change your hard drive and reinstall XP to a different
partion, you will lose two yes votes. You can preserve one yes vote by
using the technique described above, but if you use imaging software, such
as PowerQuest Drive Image 2002, you can retain both yes votes by imaging
the drive, and either restoring XP to its original location or to a new
location and retaining the old hard disk as a backup. If you format the old
disk, it will lose its VSN and so you will lose a yes vote. This technique
works because because WPA checks all drives and partitions for the VSN it
is looking for. (END)
Steve Eisenberg <chobersdeert@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Call Microsoft on the phone.
Microsoft Rep: "Have you used this copy of Windows on any other computer?"
You: "No. A virus wiped out my hard drive."
Microsoft Rep: "Here is your activation key. Thank you for using Microsoft."
You: "Thank you. Goodbye."
*click*
Steve
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Terry Stockdale <terry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: At 11:05 AM
4/19/2006, you wrote:
>I just installed a new hard drive and a new copy of XP Home (well my
>sister installed the windows)and now it keeps telling me I have so
>many days to register it for activation. My sister registered it in my
>name when she installed it! What should I do?
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Message: 18
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 21:59:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: foofaraw in the middle <foofaraw_in_the_middle@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: UPDATE ON FIREWALL & ANTI-VIRUS!
Here are some explanation of Kerio's configuration settings:
http://www.hackfix.org/software/configure/tiny.html
If you are a member of MCH Forums, Sean posted an article on Kerio here:
http://s11.invisionfree.com/SpunkyMcSpank/index.php?showtopic=13&st=0
It is a very good starting point to get more info on Kerio.
John Lehn <johnelehn2002@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Hi,
Yes, the Leak Test revealed a vulnerability in your firewall configuration.
I do not use Kerio, but I assume that there would be a module that will
allow you to set program permissions in the firewall, and that is where you
will need to set the "Deny" (or similar wording) for the GR Leaktest.
Then try again and the leaktest should not be able to dial out....which
means a successful test of your firewall.
Hmmmmm, I thought that there was some advice on this whenever you activate
the Gibson Research Leaktest??
John Lehn
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simplyrose2000 <simpleerose@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have installed Kerio and Have installed NOD32.
> I ran these two test:
> SHEILDS-UP TEST:
> GRC Port Authority Report created on UTC: 2006-04-21
> at 08:00:08
> Results from scan of ports: 0-1055
>
> 0 Ports Open
> 0 Ports Closed
> 1056 Ports Stealth
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> 1056 Ports Tested
> ALL PORTS tested were found to be: STEALTH.
> TruStealth: PASSED - ALL tested ports were STEALTH,
> - NO unsolicited packets were received,
> - NO Ping reply (ICMP Echo) was received.
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LeakTest: Firewall Leakage Tester v1.2
said: Firewall Penetrated LeakTest WAS ABLE to connect to the mais GRC.COM
Web Server!
LeakTest was not prevented from connecting to the Gibson Research web
server. You either have no firewall, you have delibertly allowed LeakTest
to connect outbound, or (if neither of those), LeakTest has just slipped
past your firewall's outbound "protection", if any.
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Now, does the LeakTest mean anything?
If so, what do you all think?
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Message: 19
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 22:04:38 -0700 (PDT)
From: foofaraw in the middle <foofaraw_in_the_middle@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: New member: Arron Cusimano
Welcome to MCH Yahoo group, Arron! Your input would be most welcome here
and if we can help with some of your computer problems we will be glad to
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Arron Cusimano <mordain23@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi, I'm a bit of a geek, I work for an Australian IT support company
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large non-IT parent company, providing onsite desktop support to around 60
PC users, as well as other duties related to managing the sites IT needs. I
have worked as a IT Manager, Systems admin & test analyst. I am familiar
with Windows & Linux systems, and enjoy programming & scripting in many
languages. I'm here to maybe pick up a few tips, and maybe help out some
others.
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