Very interesting article Newt, thanks for that. It's always comforting to note that other people have the same problem. I have not had one...
I keep getting a popup from Norton Internet Security saying "Rules automatically created for the program:Microsoft Generic Host Process for Win32...
Thanks Dave. Roger
Hi. If I did empty it then I didn't mean to. Is this the Ewido scan log you mean. ewido security suite - Connection report...
Hi PeteC and Ann. Thanks for your replies. The programmes that I downloaded (or thought I downloaded) were the free online tools on the...
If the programme I downloaded is not in the Prefetch folder which is where my Search told me it was can you tell me where it is please?. I used...
I recently downloaded a programme which is in my Windows\Prefetch folder. When I try and open it I am told that Windows is unable to open this...
Hi Dave. Whilst I downloaded and ran CWShredder yesterday I can't find this programme today. I ran a Search and it is apparently in...
Hi Dave. I have had a look at the Programmes and I think all three must come under "Microsoft Generic Host Process for Win32 Serv" which has...
I have now carried out all the recommendations of "How to surf the Internet more safely" and also downloaded the Ewido Security Suite. Hopefully...
Hi This is it, I don't know. They are mentioned in the Firewall Log as "preparing to access the internet" but does that mean they were allowed...
Hi Pete. I already use all those programmes and I update them before I do my weekly scans. I also use another excellent programme called Spyware...
I have just been to the Iamnotageek web site and downloaded a trial version of NoAdware which found 36 "dangerous" items all of which were...
Hi Pete. It is definitely a v not a y. I would hope that Norton AntiVirus would have sorted out lsass if it had been a virus. My old computer...
I think I have found the culprit that was making my bytes sent increase. I have a programme called Doctor SpeedTouch and when I unchecked this...
Hi Pete. I have just checked my internet connection and whilst the bytes received was static bytes sent were still increasing even though I was...
Hi Pete. I have spoken to a friend of mine who has Windows XP and he checked with his computer and could not find Reboot.exe. I therefore...
Sorry for delay in replying but I have been away. I ran msconfig and under StartUp it just says Startup Item Command...
Thanks for that. I downloaded the StartUP programme but the only reference to Reboot.exe that it showed was NWER Reboot under HKLM/Run. Is that...
Reboot.exe Can any one tell me what this programme does in XP. I did a Google Search on it and I am none the wiser I am afraid. It may be a...
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