Motu in deep computer poo doo.

[Motu]

I've been in complete computer hell the last couple of weeks - first it refused to start up,so my in home computer experts fix was to reinstall XP...then the troubles started.I don't reckon it was my XP,probably one of his pirate discs,the firewall wasn't up,I couldn't find the firewall to make it work - all sorts of shit had been happening,I've had a 120% bandwidth warning...seems like I'm heavily into porn sites,they are all over my computer.He's had another look at it,cleaned up some shit,but it's so bad I can't work with it - just before I pulled the plug on it I shut 51 windows.We got my old 1997 IBM working with a fresh load of 98,that's what I'm using now,but it disconnects continuously...I'm lucky if I can post this on my first try.

My computer is ultra important to me - I can't issue WoFs without one,luckily I'm a bit quiet,but am turning work away.

Can someone come and have a look sometime?? My expert is a hardware man,he admits to not being clued up in software.Don't try and PM or email me,contact with the net is spasmotic - give me a ring on 625 9827 for those in Auckland.I'm gettingvery angry,this thing is close to being between a rock and a Pajero very soon.Thanks for any help - but don't expect polite ok?

[Cajun]

Come on one of you auckland geeks help motu out. all need is a reinstall of windows xp, install service pack 2, antirvirus, firewall before going back on the net, only a 2 hours work tops,

[Blakamin]

Sounds like a virus... they are known to stop firewalls and antivirus bizzo... might pay to try an online antivirus program and a bug fix for "RPC"s

[Warren]

My tip to stop it reoccuring is:
Don't use Internet Explorer there are a number of security holes and exploits. It is easy for dodgy website to make your computer run malicious code and turn your computer into a zombie.

Mozilla firefox is a very secure browser and is a lot more flexable than IE
www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

I believe that Firefox is also somewhat certified to view porn sites.
http://www.squarefree.com/pornzilla/

also use a firewall and keep your OS updated with the latest patches.

[vifferman]

You guys are a great help - Not! :Oi:
Motu's obviously like me, and thrwoing a whole heap of jargin at him aint gonna help him at all. Needs someone to turn up in person and fix it I reckon.

[Blakamin]

You guys are a great help - Not! :Oi:
Motu's obviously like me, and thrwoing a whole heap of jargin at him aint gonna help him at all. Needs someone to turn up in person and fix it I reckon.
pretty difficult for all of us from where we are! else i'd be there

[The Pastor]

Just gave a ring, will try to fix it this weekend or sooner

[PuppetMaster]

My tip to stop it reoccuring is:
Don't use Internet Explorer there are a number of security holes and exploits. It is easy for dodgy website to make your computer run malicious code and turn your computer into a zombie.


Gees. that is everyones answer to every computer problem. IE isnt quite that bad. I have bad news Warren. Microsoft rule the world, get used to it.

Hope a nice kind friendly aucklander can come and help you Motu.

[vifferman]

Just gave a ring, will try to fix it this weekend or sooner
Oh great! We're saved! The computer genius is on the case. :eek:

[manuboy]

Motu,

If renegade can't and nobody else comes to ya rescue, and ya still dog paddling in faeces this weekend, i'll put in an emergency call to my bro in Hammy.

Of course you might like to cover his gas, and he just bought an rx8 so it might be cheaper to buy a solid gold pc....

Actually i also have a mate in AK who could help.... you'll have to be able to PM me tho...!

[Slim]

Manuboy & Motu are talking right now.


Anyone else long distance got offers of help? PM me & I'll save you a toll call. ;)

[Ghost Lemur]

[QUOTE=Warren]My tip to stop it reoccuring is:
Don't use Internet Explorer there are a number of security holes and exploits. It is easy for dodgy website to make your computer run malicious code and turn your computer into a zombie.QUOTE]


Gees. that is everyones answer to every computer problem. IE isnt quite that bad. I have bad news Warren. Microsoft rule the world, get used to it.

Hope a nice kind friendly aucklander can come and help you Motu.


Whose world would that be? Certainly not mine.

And IE isn't responsible for EVERY problem, just AHellOfALotOfThem (copywrite FireStormer), particularly when involving the internet. Don't believe me? Google is your friend, look for yourself.

When I first started using firefox (well there was only Mozilla back then but you get what I mean). I intentionally went to a couple of sites that I found to contain nasties that autoinstall just by viewing the page. Was quite amusing getting these messages saying "suchandsuch can't install please open website in Internet Explorer, etc".

[SPORK]

Yaeh, I had what you had... From all my crack sites (not that I would use them :shifty: )

The best thing you can do is download a Registry Checker and Ad-Aware. So many things were on my comoputer, and I run a pretty tight ship

[toads]

Just gave a ring, will try to fix it this weekend or sooner

top man, I'd have donei t if I lived anywhere near auckland, good on ya, hang in there Motu helps on it's way

[toads]

Yaeh, I had what you had... From all my crack sites (not that I would use them :shifty: )

The best thing you can do is download a Registry Checker and Ad-Aware. So many things were on my comoputer, and I run a pretty tight ship

yes, also run spybot it picks up what ad-aware leaves behind. damned spyware

[FzerozeroT]

I'll shoot up and give you a hand if you want, tomorrow arvo, and i can throw around a few copies of the KB ride for an excuse. give me a buzz by lunchtime tomorrow if you need me to come up (027) 418 6346

[SPORK]

yes, also run spybot it picks up what ad-aware leaves behind. damned spyware
From what I had heard it was inferior to the good ol' AA...

My hat goes off to SpyHunter; absolutely nessecary part of a comptuer softaware bundle. Best bit of kit my computer has seen in a loooong time!

[Motu]

I've brung the damned thing home again for my resident boffin to check out again,he'll do it when he comes off shift tomorrow,I can struggle on with my 7 yr old IBM,but it's tough going.XP has been reinstalled twice,all the scans and obvious stuff done - something must be hiding in my files as they are transfered over.

I've been using Mozilla and Thunderbird,but for WoF work I have to use Explorer...it's a Telecom deal and they don't support other browsers,although I think you can use Navigator,which is almost Mozilla?

I've just been talking to Curious George (he knows squat about computers,but I humoured him anyway),so I think we will reformat it again,but leave it just basic with none of my other programs on at all,just like the old IBM I'm using now,bit of a waste of a computer...like comuting on an R1,I'll set it up just to do WoFs and nothing else and see what happens.

Thanks for the input everyone - now I know what it feels like when your bikes are giving problems and you don't know what to do...you ask your friends,and they give you a hand - ta muchly.

[Antallica]

Put on SP2 & install AVG (or whatever you have for Antivirus) and keep it updated. You should be fine.

I'm sure the odd winamp + files will be ok ;)

[Madmax]

old hand at this suff
give me a ring
021-512-938

[geoffm]

I've been using Mozilla and Thunderbird,but for WoF work I have to use Explorer...it's a Telecom deal and they don't support other browsers,although I think you can use Navigator,which is almost Mozilla?


Do you have to use IE because their site requires ActiveX, or because MSN owns a chink of Xtra, they won't let non- IE browsers in? If the latter is the case, then you should be able to change the "referer ID" to spoof IE. Off the top of my head, i can't remember how to do it, but i am sure somwone here will know.
Geoff

[curious george]

Hmmmmm from lack of posting, I guess Motu hasn't fixed the problem...

[Motu]

Nah,it's in the garge getting new plugs and leads,put on a new can an rejet it - if that doesn't fix it,I'll see how strong the case is against a 31x10.5 15in Federal 351.

I may get it back tonight and try it tomorrow - but I'm pushed for time,more likely monday...or sunday after my trial,I'll be too tired to retaliate.

[The Pastor]

Do you still need my help?

[Motu]

I installed it again yesterday,reloaded with XP again,and that's all - first thing I did was update Norton,and straight away it was being hit by trojans and viruses,so someone was sure onto me.Then I downloaded Adaware and Spybot again,and they have been finding stuff right off too.

I don't know what to do about the files I've got stored,some is stuff I need to work with,also all my photos,music,all sorts of documents I've built up mainly relavent to my work.Anyway,the computer works with no silly dramas,that's the main thing.Thanks to all those who offered help - I may need you again if I reload my files.

[Posh Tourer :P]

Sounds like you oughta just reload your files and then run adaware/spybot/Norton etc again. It sounds like someone is set up to hit your comp everytime its online, so adding those files shouldn't make too much difference if the problem is mainly external....

[Motu]

Oh,and I got a call this morning - ''this is **** calling from XTRA,I was talking to you yesterday on case number *******'' oops,what's up now.He wants to book his car in for some work! I must sound sexy on the phone eh? So looks like XTRA's help desk is really in NZ,even if it doesn't sound like it when you ring up.

[The Pastor]

Born to be wild!

Great siggy

[FlyingDutchMan]

What you might have is cool web search installed. It changes your home page, adds lots of porn links into the search bar and the virus checker can't get rid of it, and neither can ad-aware proggies. The only program that I know of that can get rid of it is CWS shredder.

Here is the website where you can download the fix: http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/cws/