When the most recent batch of Windows updates became available  about ten
days ago, I downloaded them to my desktop.   However, my son was negligent
in downloading them to his laptop.  In light of the most recent worm
outbreak, I am wondering if it is wise to attempt to do it now, ...

some program or something keeps changing my dial up to another phone number
name and password     how do i find it to get rid of it

Cannot use the system restore feature. I am the administrator on this
computer. Also tried to use the system restore function in safe mode under
“administrator” login…still wont work.
Right click my computer icon>> properties

Hi, i was wondering if anyone out there could help me with my run dialog box
problems...i recently used the gpedit.msc command to disable the run dialog
box, what i did not know however, was that it disabled it to ALL the users,
including the Administrator and all my backup ...

Security Center told me not to run several firewalls - ok. So I
switched XP firewall off to see what else is running and I found this
Norton Internet Worm Protection.
Problem is: I didn't install that & don't have any entry in the

I have recently experienced my first spyware attack and it's not a pretty
story. I have religiously maintained the updates with my MS Win XP Pro, MS
Office and the mulitude of Antispyware software (MS Spyware, Spy Sweeper,
SpyBot, Ad-Aware, Spyware Blaster, Norton Internet ...

I purchased my replaced laptop from my employer to give to my son.  It has
always logged into the domain at work.  Brought it home, logged in with same
credentials even though no domain available, accessed home wireless network,
no problem, working fine.  Used network setup ...

I have Windows XP and I want to back up my system but I don't have the
Windows XP Cd that they ask for with the home edition?  Do I have to get one
or can I just down load it?  
Thanks Lise-Anne

I'm trying rid my computer of this worm/virus but can't.  Does anyone know
what to do??? I've tried following microsofts instructions on this issue but
when I press contro+alt+delete and then click task manager, I don't get a
response from the computer.  I have no idea how to get ...

The new bot worm that crippled CNN, ABC, etc. is said to attack Windows 2000
and "some" XP PCs.  Which XP PCs are susceptible?

The possibility of broadband has finally arrived to the residential area I
live in and I will soon be setup with Cox for broadband.  So I am
considering security implications.
The PC that will be connected to the cable modem is part of a 4 PC home

Sorry if this is a stupid question but I am trying to get windows xp sp2 at
the logon screen where you enter your name, then password. to stop having my
user name already displayed on boot up. My laptop my job has furnished me
everytime I boot up requires me to type in my user ...

I looked under my user accounts and found an account that was set up as an
administrator but I didn't put it there. I don't think anyone in my household
did it. Is there a way for this to be done remotely and if it can, what do I
do?

I have windows xp but i have forgot my administration password and that is
the only account that i have . I was wondering if i use my system recovy disk
would that reset the password back to the default password. I dont care if i
lose all my files on the computer.

Does anyone know how to tell if my personal information is being accessed by
unautherized users of the house hold network? My son's Buddies come over and
all have laptops with wireless adapters. I have a WEP secured setup on my
wireless router but that only works if the KEY is ...