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#1 HostileEffect
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This is the first time that my computer has caught something in a long long time... or I just now found out about it. How do I get every process running, to show up on a list? AVG already removed two back doors and I would like to know if something is loading up when WoW loads up. The recent cursor glitch is on my mind right now... thank you M$.
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#2 neodragon
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CTRL+ALT+DEL?

 

Or this

 

Might I reccomend ewido and superantispyware? 

The two best antispyware programs IMO, much better definitions than spybot and adaware. 

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#3 Runningflame570
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This is the first time that my computer has caught something in a long long time... or I just now found out about it. How do I get every process running, to show up on a list? AVG already removed two back doors and I would like to know if something is loading up when WoW loads up. The recent cursor glitch is on my mind right now... thank you M$.
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....Its not that hard. CTRL+ALT+DEL and go to the processes tab. That won't cover rootkits though so you'll need a rootkit reveiler (I understand theres one called IceSword or some such that has yet to be compromised..don't get BlackLight for that very reason).
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#4 HostileEffect
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I already know about Ctrl+alt+del... I'm quite used to it due to glitched out Setpoint software that needs restarting. I think there is a command line used in Linux that shows all processes currently running... anything like this for Windows XP?

that process thing from Microsoft is almost exactly what I wanted... I did a google search on lass.exe... turns out it is yet ANOTHER virus!
If only I could get my hands on the B**** that made this...
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#5 neodragon
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Just make sure you're not killing lsass.exe, that's an essential part of the Windows operating system.

It sometimes shows up as a virus if it is spelled with a capital "i" or is being injected, which is highly unlikely.

Don't get so worked up, just run the two scans I suggested and post a HJT log, I'll take a look
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#6 Cyborg-21
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I already know about Ctrl+alt+del... I'm quite used to it due to glitched out Setpoint software that needs restarting. I think there is a command line used in Linux that shows all processes currently running... anything like this for Windows XP?

that process thing from Microsoft is almost exactly what I wanted... I did a google search on lass.exe... turns out it is yet ANOTHER virus!
If only I could get my hands on the B**** that made this...HostileEffect
Download Avast or some other free anti-virus software, run a scan and keep it up to date.
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#7 Runningflame570
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[QUOTE="Cyborg-21"] Download Avast or some other free anti-virus software, run a scan and keep it up to date.

Honestly, he doesn't seem to know that much but it would be good if he at least downloaded Blacklight as well, its a simple to use root kit reveiler and would definitely help him find things the anti-virus software might miss. OP: Do you at least have a firewall installed?
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#8 Cyborg-21
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Yeah. You are just asking for viruses if you don't even have a basic firewall.
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#9 Boba_Fett_3710
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I use Registry Mechanic, it basically keeps your registry tight so that only installed programs and Windows files will run. I had a Trojan an even though it was deleted through AVG, RM deleted the value from my registry.
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#10 Runningflame570
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I use Registry Mechanic, it basically keeps your registry tight so that only installed programs and Windows files will run. I had a Trojan an even though it was deleted through AVG, RM deleted the value from my registry.Boba_Fett_3710
Could I get a link to that and how easy is it to use? My mother is pretty belligerant when it comes to using anything other than a basic firewall so any easy to use security software would be good to have.
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#11 HostileEffect
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lsass.exe... my own F*** wit typo into google... typed lass.exe and it listed virus... good thing I let it keep running in the process window. :P Starting to wonder if I should even be on a computer with my level of supidity.
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Just about everything I know about computers I had to learn myself. Yes, I keep a free version of Sygate firewall and it get the job done... Windows firewall is another story, /crap&annoyance.
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#12 Runningflame570
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[QUOTE="HostileEffect"]lsass.exe... my own F*** wit typo into google... typed lass.exe and it listed virus... good thing I let it keep running in the process window. :P Starting to wonder if I should even be on a computer with my level of supidity.
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Just about everything I know about computers I had to learn myself. Yes, I keep a free version of Sygate firewall and it get the job done... Windows firewall is another story, /crap&annoyance.

I've never even heard of Sygate to be honest, Zone Alarm is a decent and free firewall. Also if you haven't switched to Firefox do so (yes, I'm a bit biased here) and download Adblock and NoScript, it should make your internet browsing considerably safer (though some things don't run in Firefox...stupid standards-breaking IE). Pretty much do the above, keep up to date anti-virus software and keep away from the porn sites..you should be pretty much fine so long as you don't believe the emails that say you've won that English lottery and inherited from a wealthy South African relative.
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#13 neodragon
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It's alright man, everyone makes mistakes, don't beat yourself up.

As for a firewall I use ZoneAlarm free edition (:P ninja'd), although I think there are better alternatives.

It's a shame that MS bought out sysinternals, but there are some very useful utilities there concerning process management and rootkits, check 'em out.

In fact all the stuff Mark wrote was genius.

Yeah, definitely use Firefox 2 with noscript and adblock, best combination ever, it's so satisfying to see the ads just dissappear. I'm not a big fan of adblock plus, as the icon is as annoying as an ad itself, but look for the straight up adblock with no picture next to the description, now that's a quality extension.

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#14 HostileEffect
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I'm starting to feel like everyone is being just a bit condecending to me...
I switched to Firefox a long time ago and I don't think I ever looked back. I use spywareblaster, Ad-aware SE personal, Spybot S&D, AVG anti-virus and Sygate firewall.

Is Astaro any good as a firewall?
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#15 Runningflame570
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I'm starting to feel like everyone is being condecending to me...
I switched to Firefox a long time ago and I don't think I ever looked back. I use spywareblaster, Ad-aware SE personal, Spybot S&D, AVG anti-virus and Sygate firewall.

Is Astaro any good as a firewall?HostileEffect
Well we really don't know how much you actually know (especially considering your degrading comments towards yourself). Regarding Astaro I performed a brief Google search and what I've initially found in discussion elsewhere is that it is good but more geared towards businesses than home use and also a little bit confusing.
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#16 neodragon
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Sorry, when I try to be reassuring I guess I sound condescending... -.-

As for Astaro, I believe it's a hardware firewall that you install onto a computer on your network, but don't quote me on that one.

I hear it's very good, maybe you can check it out.

I think all those scans are a bit overkill, AVG antivirus has very incomplete definitions IMO. I recently got rid of those three anti-spyware programs and just replaced them with the two I mentioned above, they seem to find everything and more.
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#17 HostileEffect
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Ic... Links would be nice... :P Some might think that my methods are overkill.... well... everyone seems to say that...


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#18 neodragon
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Might I reccomend ewido and superantispyware?

The two best antispyware programs IMO, much better definitions than spybot and adaware.

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#19 Runningflame570
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Ic... Links would be nice... :P Some might think that my methods are overkill.... well... everyone seems to say that...


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ZoneAlarm 7.0

P.S. PM me sometime what add-ons you are using..I've found some darn useful ones that haven't been downloaded that much.

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#20 HostileEffect
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adblock and videodownloader(for youtube/google&stuff)...

I plan to install zone alarm and then do a full shutdown/restart... I haven't restarted this computer in a few days due to possible registry errors. I had a little incident when I was younger so I guess I just have a fear of that.
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#21 Boba_Fett_3710
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[QUOTE="Boba_Fett_3710"]I use Registry Mechanic, it basically keeps your registry tight so that only installed programs and Windows files will run. I had a Trojan an even though it was deleted through AVG, RM deleted the value from my registry.Runningflame570


Could I get a link to that and how easy is it to use? My mother is pretty belligerant when it comes to using anything other than a basic firewall so any easy to use security software would be good to have.

 Here is the link . It's the trial version, but I'm sure you have your ways around it ;)

 

It's got to be one of the simplest programs for such an important task. 

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#22 Runningflame570
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[QUOTE="HostileEffect"]adblock and videodownloader(for youtube/google&stuff)...

I've found all of those media download add-ons unsatisfactory in some significant way. What I'm currently running: Copy as HTML Link - Here Menu Editor - Here PDF Download - Here Clean And Close - Here EM Menu - Here Somehow I expect you have the basics such as NoScript, Tab Mix Plus and Download Statusbar.
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#23 HostileEffect
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The list of stuff I use has just grown...

Sygate personal firewall
Zonealarm firewall
Ad-aware SE personal
Spybot S&D
AVG anti-virus
Adblock add-on for Firefox (no more disfigured kids or give us money banners!!!)
Noscript
Process monitor (didn't see anything load up when WoW was launched)


I remember when the Process tab only had 21 processes listed... now its got about 35...

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#24 neodragon
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It's not a good idea to run 2 firewalls at once, they will compete with each other. Pick one or the the other.