I think the tripod site was a link that came along with the CodeStuff folder. In either case, it had nothing to do with your recommendations, and I apologize for not realizing that my comments might have reflected that. You have been a lifesaver, now and in the past. The reason for the uninstall was that I had placed the program in a Startup folder instead of creating its own folder on the D: drive. The similarities in the name, and the other factors of stress, caused me to overlook that. So I went the uninstall reinstall route.
Please bear in mind that when I came to you for a Security assessment I had no idea of the problems that were present, and no idea of what problems the suspected DNS redirect was going to cause. If this is a hint as to what is going to pass for legitimate business practice on line, the future generations are going to either demand a change or find the going rough.
I am dealing with a new to me OS, totally different from Win2000, a machine that probably attracts attention on line, a new concept for me in multiple hard drives, risk, and backup. On top of that, a completely new concept to me in video editing. You are absolutely right, I have no idea what I am doing. Add to this the fact that I want to get this software installed and machine configured as soon as possible, then get it offline as soon as possible, because I am a babe in the woods for the dangers online. The sooner the on line part is done, the better. Obviously now, thanks to you, I won't be nearly the target I was when I have to go online to get updates or do what needs to be done. Even the email was compromised!
It is easy to place blame around considering the results of the scans. However, I have to stick to the policy of taking full responsibility for everything I have brought to the table. I hope you understand that when I contacted you for the right way to protect the machine it was with the full understanding that it would be a routine meeting that would go without a hitch. How wrong I was. Tjere are just too many variables to feel comfortable assigning blames. All I know is that you and I did the best we could under trying and changing circumstances. I for one would never ask for more than that.
Thanks again for the patience, the expertise, and the kindness to help people in need, people who, as you know, can be at the end of their rope. Hopefully I will repay the community with improved media support for worthwhile people and maybe even place in the growing field of secure networking. Keep your fingers crossed!
Thanks, again, Judy.
Your friend,
Ed Shaw