HiJack this Log(Resolved)

[jholland1964]

Happy to hear it!

[PhilliePhan]

I am going to disagree with Judy on the Firewall issue.

The built-in Windows firewall can be easily disabled by malware. These days the threats are such that I recommend a good software firewall even if you are behind a hardware firewall such as that in a router.....
So, if you are not behind a hardware firewall and are counting on Windows Firewall, I wish you luck . . . you're gonna need it!

-- You're behind a router with a good hardware firewall, aren't you Judy?

PP

[jholland1964]

No, just my windows

[PhilliePhan]

No, just my windows

Well . . . I bet you don't have the surfing habits of, say, TurcoLoco . . . . So you're probably OK!

Maybe it's just me, but I have seen a lot of baddies in the last 6 months or so that mess with Windows Firewall and Security Center (not to mention trying to bork your Anti-virus program).

The world of malware is getting nastier and nastier!

PP

[jholland1964]

I realize that nasty stuff has gotten nastier in recent months...but as you say, MY surfing habits are not like those of "some" people...I also don't use p2p or download the "coolest program ever" either.
I always recommend a "2 way" firewall, unless the person specifically asks and then give the info I gave here earlier. Frankly with some, you and I both know it won't make a difference anyway.

[pheonix73]

Besides the fact that just maybe Judy will get some problems of her own to fix for a change .

[TurcoLoco]

Well . . . I bet you don't have the surfing habits of, say, TurcoLoco . . . . So you're probably OK!

Hey!!!

Leave me the hell out of it! You just want me to join in to this crazy debate so when she snaps she will take me out since I am an easier target!

Besides, at this day and age I know that periodic external data backups are probably the best way to be prepared for the inevitable...though in-spite of my crazy surfing, my Loco PC remains jack-free!

Judy, you are awesome and I totally agree with everything you say, dont listen to that guy. I think he is jealous cuz your kung-fu has gotten much better (Judo, Taekwando, Virtumundo) lol...

Maybe it's just me, but I have seen a lot of baddies in the last 6 months or so that mess with Windows Firewall and Security Center (not to mention trying to bork your Anti-virus program).

The world of malware is getting nastier and nastier!
PP

True but again malware targets a specific type computer/Internet users, if you don't fit the profile, you are safe (or safer at least).
At this daya and age only those who do not know how malware infections commonly occur are the ones getting hit. Until these malware victims learn their lesson, be cautious and more importantly change their surfing habit, jholland will be scanning more HJT logs...

User is and will always be the weakest link in the computer security chain.
No security program can and will ever protect those that are doomed due their computing habits.

Besides the fact that just maybe Judy will get some problems of her own to fix for a change .

And you Mister just volunteered to be a part of the free sswhupping that jholland might bring upon PP!


And finally, fishingaddictinc, you might wanna give my own generic system cleaning tool CleanupXP a try if you'd like to. Even the standard cleaning routine is much more effective than most other known cleaners. There is also CleanupXP+ that does the same plus gives you the option to enter specific folder/file names so it can search the system and delete all matching hits!


~TL

[jholland1964]

Boy! I don't know PP...maybe I will just sit back here and watch you guys all "duke it out"...

Thanks ~TL...

pheonix73....

[pheonix73]

Thanks Judy,just wanted to bring a ray of sunshine. .

[jholland1964]

You have made it interesting I will say that