Tesseract Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I dont even use IE anymore and certainly dont use outlook.As I said I almost dont ever e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSX Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 How does Linux fair? I always hear of Linux being much safer, but I don't know why... One reason I heard was b/c the malicious viruses/bots can't run on Linux. Any verification or add-ons to that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Refsmmat Posted May 25, 2004 Author Share Posted May 25, 2004 Yeah, they're mainly targeted to MicroSludge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 So autopreview has the same effect as opening the e-mail? If a virus is in an e-mail and Outlook automaticly opens it, the virus gets into the computer? Not a very tough question, I know, but I want to be sure. And if so, how would I turn it off. Yes, autopreview can run javascripts etc in mails which in turn can launch attached nasties. Turn it off from the 'View' menu for the folders that get raw incoming mails. Iirc there's a default setting in general mail options too. It's a good idea to go through all of Outlook's options and turn off anything you don't need. And while you're at it make sure macros are only run on request in your Office apps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Sounds like you do have safe habits, but without a firewall what happens at your ports is completely beyond your control. Quite. Inevitably, something like the RPC exploit is going to come up again, and when it finds your IP (like it did on my LAN), it's a pain in the ass that can quite easily be protected against by a simple firewall. I mean, there's simply no excuse for not getting one tbh. The one shipped with XP, whilst not the best in the world, is definately better than nothing at all, and it takes about 5 seconds to activate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Sorry, did it again and forgot to read the next page of stuff. As regards to linux, I haven't heard of lots of trojans and virii going around, probably because it's not a widely used desktop machine so there's not a lot of point. Mainly it's exploits for a variety of server programs and things that run in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Please stop saying "virii" people. A hundred million dead Romans are laughing at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 No they're not (it's quicker and l33ter to write than viruses). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 BUT IT'S SO VERY WRONG Really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Thanks, it says my system is now clean. We'll see how long it lasts. No. It's back. Well, it was. I ran the CW program again and now it's gone. Is there any way just to have the system automaticly run the CW program when I turn on the computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atinymonkey Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I'd recomend this excellent advice:- Have a quick check with housecall:- http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp I do' date=' even with firewall/antivirus. It's great*. [i']*no Ninjas are involved, so not really great.[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Refsmmat Posted May 25, 2004 Author Share Posted May 25, 2004 What's with you and ninjas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aommaster Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Good question! He seems to be a big fan of ninjas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 No. It's back. Well' date=' it was. I ran the CW program again and now it's gone. Is there any way just to have the system automaticly run the CW program when I turn on the computer?[/quote'] Your all-in-one solution to IE woes: http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSX Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Your all-in-one solution to IE woes: http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ hehe Yeah' date=' Firefox is pretty cool. You can also download whatever add-ons you need [i especially like the right-click for dictionary search one']. BUt some pages are IE only ---on another note--- What cartoon is that Sayonara? It's so cute hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Pages that are IE only aren't worth going to. Unless it's Windows Update, in which case you just use IE. ps - It's "Invader Zim". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesseract Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 When can I update my windows XP? Sayonara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 ...whenever you like? http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com If you have not done so already, install the "critical upates notification" client. It will tell you whenever there's a vital security patch release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesseract Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 ...whenever you like? http://windowsupdate.com If you have not done so already' date=' install the "critical upates notification" client. It will tell you whenever there's a vital security patch release.[/quote'] Didnt you say that Microsoft wanted to allow users that didnt buy the product like me, to download the patches?Is that already done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Yeah, that's right. Most users were more concerned about Service Pack 2 for XP (some of the SPs for Windows 2000 killed unlicensed installations), but it will be safe to use with any installation. Microsoft don't really care about licensing for Windows - it's Office Professional they pull the guns out to protect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesseract Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Yeah' date=' that's right. Most users were more concerned about Service Pack 2 for XP (some of the SPs for Windows 2000 killed unlicensed installations), but it will be safe to use with any installation. Microsoft don't really care about licensing for Windows - it's Office Professional they pull the guns out to protect.[/quote'] Yeah when I tried before to download service pack two it wouldnt let me Whats office professional about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atinymonkey Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 What's with you and ninjas? Q: Why is everyone so obsessed about ninjas? A: Ninjas are the ultimate paradox. On the one hand they don't give a crap, but on the other hand, ninjas are very careful and precise. Good question! He seems to be a big fan of ninjas! Ninjas are sooooo sweet. But you got to respect them, or they'll totally flip out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Whats office professional about? I don't think me describing Office Professional would be very on topic. http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/prodinfo/tour/default.mspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesseract Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Look what It says on the license agreement for service pack 0ne sayonara: "IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALIDLY LICENSED COPY OF THE APPLICABLE OS SOFTWARE, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE OS COMPONENTS AND YOU HAVE NO RIGHTS UNDER THIS SUPPLEMENTAL EULA." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Look what It says on the license agreement for service pack 0ne sayonara: Most users were more concerned about Service Pack 2 for XP ... but it will be safe to use with any installation. Do you want me to teach you to read as well? RTFW Tesseract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now