It is reported by NT that there is a virus named "Bloodhound.Exploit.6" and
resides in the following position. C:\Documents and Settings\Roger Yu\Local
Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\LWKNHXC9\index[3].htm
However, NT can only isolate the virus but cannot kill it. I ...

Okay this is confirmed to be SP2, (have uninstalled, then reinstlled):
When launching programs, XP seems to be adding some kind of variable to the
executable (for instance 'iexplore.exe /switch' anything after the exe is a
variable you send to the program.

If you had to choose which one would you install AVG or Ad Aware, or would
you have both?

Easy-search.biz has taken over my computer...how do i block it or get rid of
it...i run windows xp

my desktop has been hijacked by a spyware i went to display box and can't
change to any other image, my ryte m/key is not working either
i have tried a few spyware pgms none seem to restore my desktop. any
suggestions out there i have winxp pro

Recently had machines infected with this virus???  All
machines are of Dell manufacture on a LAN and are loaded
with XP-SP1.  Syptoms include :  cannot open word or excel
files; cannot edit registry; cannot perform software

Giant Anti-Spyware (must be similar to MS beta,they bought company) has
picked
up this trojan but only when connected to AOL.It points to the AOL
'server.lock' file.

I'm deploy a quantity of Windows XP laptops in an environment with no domain
controller (don't ask...)
I'm a complete novice when it comes to group policies, but can find no way
of "saving" the group policies designed on one laptop so it can be

Dear Fine People
I am using XP Pro and never use anything whatsoever that would even remotely
allow any type of file, print, sharing of any type whatsoever.
I am the only one that uses my stand alone computer.

We are running Win XP SP 2.  Our users need to be able to run a script that
changes the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE
We have given our users full control under this register key, but still

When I open internet explorer there is a tool bar attached to it that I don't
want, I tried to get rid of it but it doesn't go away, I have Symantec
antivirus in my computer and the msn toolbar to block unwanted ads, but the
spyware still went though somehow, how can I get rid of ...

kept being alerted that virus definitions not up to date but live update
could not install 2 of them so alert kept coming back.  managed to use
Intelligent Updater and system now green and "OK", but when I run live update
I still keep getting message that 2 definitions cannot be ...

Automatic Update is supposed to use BITS when downloading patches. When I
look on my XP Professional system the BITS service is set to "Manual".
Does Automatic Update start the service when needed or should I set it to
"Automatic"?

I setup a network about 8 weeks ago and have one system designated as he
server. All the systems are freshly imaged. I created a share using simple
file sharing to keep all the companies data in one place for easy backup. All
was well until about 2 weeks ago. Now no one could get to ...

When I select Internet Explorer the pop-up blocker is off.  I turn it on and
begin surfing.  The next thing I know pop-ups begin appearing.  When I check
the blocker it is off once again. Anything I can do to prevent this?