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| Do smarttags spy? | 8/24/2008 |
Q: "1: I recently received an email attachment: a PDF file created by WordPro and sent to me via ...
A: Smart tags are a feature found in later versions of Microsoft Word, and beta versions of the ...
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| Firefox trouble | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I'm using firefox as my internet browser. The problem is that after installed mcafee antivirus to ...
A: Remove all McAfee programs using the McAfee removal tool and do a custom install. Install the McAfee ...
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| Cookies are not getting accepted/set in IE; Firefox is not opening at all | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I've been facing this strange problem since yesterday. My laptop (DELL Inspiron 6000, Windows XP) ...
A: Most likely, you stumbled across a javascript loop and it became a memory leak. Click Start > All ...
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| email access | 7/25/2008 |
Q: how do I find out how got into my aol mail? is there a way for me to track down ip address or time ...
A: Your email provider is the only one who can give you the IP details of the machines from where your ...
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| Screen Saver | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have some clown at work, that added a unwanted photo to my screen saver via network system. I ...
A: Look in Windows Explorer under the Tools - Folder Options - View tab (a) Select Show Hidden Files ...
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| Finding ISPs | 7/19/2008 |
Q: How do I find the ISP for a given website/Domain? Thank you. ANSWER: There are plenty of online ...
A: The traceroute is giving a listing of hops along which the packet travels between the host (for ...
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| protection for windows xp sp2 | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Dave what softwares do you recommend are great for protecting your computer (with windows xp sp2)? ...
A: Firstly, upgrade to SP3. Its available at plenty of mirrors. (Check this one at ...
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| sharing internet connection | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I want to setup my internet connection with 2nd desktop in my home without paying for extra ...
A: How are you presently connecting to the internet ? For sake of simplification here, I shall assume ...
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| Finding ISPs | 7/16/2008 |
Q: How do I find the ISP for a given website/Domain? Thank you. ANSWER: There are plenty of online ...
A: Use the traceroute (in Windows tracert) command to the domain/IP whose ISP you want to determine. ...
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| software | 7/5/2008 |
Q: Seems like every few months my internet surfing becomes very slow, especially after I download ...
A: Your system has 256MB of RAM. Under normal conditions a Windows system needs atleast 512 MB and ...
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| limited or no connectivity | 7/5/2008 |
Q: Two days ago one of my family members went on our router's ip address site 192.168.2.1. and they ...
A: Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-452BRP in the address bar. The default IP ...
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| software | 7/4/2008 |
Q: Seems like every few months my internet surfing becomes very slow, especially after I download ...
A: Since your problem of Internet slowing down seems to re-occur it could apparently be due to an old ...
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| System intrusion | 7/3/2008 |
Q: It appears a program has been placed on my system that is in effect making my computer spam others. ...
A: You need to first sanitize your system. There are many ways of doing this. Your existing "e-mail ...
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| Static IP Addresses | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a "dumb" question. We are getting an installation at our office from a company called Logix. ...
A: A good description is available on wikipedia at ...
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| Trouble accessing .mil and .gov websites. | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I work for a small contractor and we have 5 computers in our office (3 ...
A: Check the IP, Subnet mask and gateway entries on the laptop on which you want to check the ...
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| Bank and Paypal | 6/5/2008 |
Q: My question is regarding a transaction between The Royal Bank of Canada and Paypal . Using a ...
A: Was the e-cheque transaction between your bank account and Paypal on a secure (https ) connection ? ...
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| IE v7 won't connect | 9/4/2007 |
Q: This isn't an actual security issue, but I didn't see a browser software category on AllExperts. My ...
A: The problem is probably the system files which IE needs and are corrupt. Are you able to roll-back ...
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| strange virus | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have an ADSL connection here in Iran.I use win xp.Recently I found out that my connection speed ...
A: The reason why the virus is not being detected is that you are scanning after booting from the ...
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| SSDP | 8/29/2007 |
Q: The SSDP in Run, services.msc, ( see bottom) is now in disable. I tried to change it to Auto many ...
A: Some services may not start when you upgrade a computer to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or to Windows ...
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| unauthorized websites | 8/24/2007 |
Q: Are there any websites specifically banned by Internet providers inside the united states? Or can ...
A: specific sites are often banned - mainly due to malicious content, pornogaphy, spam. There are ...
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| IT advice | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I am looking into pursuing either a Master's degree in a computer related field or working on ...
A: To be honest with you, your question requires more thought than merely dishing out the kind of ...
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| Home Wireless Security | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I just set up my first router/notebook combo in my house and wanted to make sure I have a reasonable ...
A: Security is a continuous process which evolves and depends upon user requirement, protection / ...
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| Internet Hack? | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I have been using the site www.youtube.com for quite some time. But, of late, whenever I try to open ...
A: it appears your system has been infected by "spyware". You can use SpybotSD to clean and disinfect ...
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| antivirus, trojan malware spyware | 8/1/2007 |
Q: i simply would like you to identify which softwares i should use to protect my system from all ...
A: There is a huge variety of products available. Try a mix-and-match to suit your requirements on the ...
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| Linksys Wireless Network for home | 7/31/2007 |
Q: For Some reason the directions that came with the linksys router are not to clear for a rookie like ...
A: The site http://portforward.com/routers.htm gives a VERY comprehensive step-by-step instructional ...
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| hi | 7/21/2007 |
Q: i ahve a lpatop and am wondering if its suceptible to a virus or key logger whtehr hard ware or ...
A: A keylogger is the simplest but probably the most potent type of spyware these days. Somebody has to ...
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| hi | 7/14/2007 |
Q: what r the methods by which someone could get my email password and /or hack my email or access to ...
A: Here are two links for your questions. The first is for how key loggers work (at ...
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| hi | 7/14/2007 |
Q: what r the methods by which someone could get my email password and /or hack my email or access to ...
A: Your email address CANNOT be "hacked". The only possible way to access your email, is by knowing ...
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| Firewall testing | 7/13/2007 |
Q: My question is: If I have all my ports shielded by a firewall for example - how is it I can still ...
A: Leak tests are small, non-destructive, programs designed by security experts that deliberately ...
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| Firewall testing | 7/13/2007 |
Q: My question is: If I have all my ports shielded by a firewall for example - how is it I can still ...
A: Its a good question. The firewall is basically designed to restrict outsiders from getting into your ...
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| Personal info safety | 7/10/2007 |
Q: Lately everything I sign up for online asks for my date of birth; contests, etc. Why do they need ...
A: You do not have to give any true / factual information to every site you happen to login. It is ...
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| restricted web sites | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I've been having a problem accessing into certain websites,getting the message "You are trying to ...
A: What sites are you getting these errors from ? The error is a 401 type of browser error indicating ...
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| Website filtering/blocking | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have a Network that is running two Win 2003 Server DC's, a primary and a Secondary DNS Servers. I ...
A: You can use Squid Proxy to implement Access Control Lists, to block / restrick specific IPs or ...
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| AIM security question | 7/6/2007 |
Q: i am trying to delete my aim account and to do so i need the answer to the security question but i ...
A: Do you "have" to delete the account ? If it is a desperate issue, you could call AOLŪ Member ...
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| IE7 Security Warning | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I cannot avoid security warning even though I have added site to "trusted". Can you please test ...
A: The site appears to have a problem with the certificate which is used during any online transaction. ...
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| Download Problem | 7/1/2007 |
Q: My hard-drive went bad in my computer.I had a friend install a new one,once it was installed it now ...
A: Is the computer trying to re-install Windows XP when you switch on the system with the disc in the ...
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| modular exponentiation inverse | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with attacking RSA algorithm by using short plain text attack. I couldn't compute ...
A: Bignum modpow(Bignum b, Bignum e, Bignum m) { Bignum result = 1; while (e > 0) { if ...
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| ADSL Internet Connection Disconnecting | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I have an ADSL Internet connection of between 5.9 to 6.1 Mbits/s (this is what I read in the icon) ...
A: If you are using any peer-to-peer (P2P) software, this is a known cause for router slow downs and ...
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| Tracking files that have been transferred via USB | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if there is any way to tell what files have been transferred via a jump or flash ...
A: If your requirement is to restrict/prevent the use of USB devices you could implement a Group Policy ...
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| https followup | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I can not browse any http web page neither in IE nor Mozilla where I need to login to ...
A: What happens if you run IE7 as administrator, right click > "Run as Administrator" does the webpage ...
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| https | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I can not browse any http web page neither in IE nor Mozilla where I need to login to ...
A: From your reply, it appears that your net connectivity is OK. The ping command command does not ...
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| https | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I can not browse any http web page neither in IE nor Mozilla where I need to login to ...
A: These are two separate questions. First of all, your not being able to browse any http web page. Are ...
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| Unwanted application running in my task bar | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I cannot change my Homepage in the internet explorer I found out some Malware.aj virus/worm in my ...
A: You have been "browser-jacked". To remove try Kaspersky (http://www.kaspersky.com/trials) or Zone ...
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| Security Settings Problem | 4/20/2007 |
Q: For some reason, lately my internet has encountered a lot of problems. Whenever I attempt to ...
A: this sounds like an IE setting, have you checked your security settings under TOOLS > Security. ...
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| configuration of pix 515e firewall for a small workgroup | 4/14/2007 |
Q: how can i configure a pix 515e firewall for a small workgroup? im a beginner in this field so kindly ...
A: Cisco has an excellent document at ...
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| Zone Alarm Security Suite [ZASS] | 3/23/2007 |
Q: With Zone Alarm(FREE) the "Leak Test" from Gibson Research Corp(www.grc.com) always passed the leak ...
A: If your Zone Alarm was configured for Medium or Higher "Program Control" it would have prompted you ...
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| Multiple login | 9/7/2006 |
Q: i used to work on this educational website where i used to proxy for students who had no time to ...
A: This is an interesting problem to work on. The site you wish to work on, with simultaneous multiple ...
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