“ My computer (with XP SP3) has suddenly starting going on line
(56K dial up modem) of its own free will at random intervals.
I have made no changes to the system.
Any ideas?
You may have a trojan or some other type of malware
run a spyware checker and a virus checker etc
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested logs
in an appropriate forum.
Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
**Post your logs to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**
If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested logs
in an appropriate forum.
Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
**Post your logs to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**
If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
“Originally Posted by Richard HarisonMy computer (with XP SP3) has suddenly starting going on line
(56K dial up modem) of its own free will at random intervals.
I have made no changes to the system.
Any ideas?
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|
| news:eW8O$
| > My computer (with XP SP3) has suddenly starting going on line
| > (56K dial up modem) of its own free will at random intervals.
| > I have made no changes to the system.
| > Any ideas?
| >
|
|
| You may have a trojan or some other type of malware
|
| run a spyware checker and a virus checker etc
|
My first thought as well...
Scans clean (Outpost Security Suite 2009--definitions just updated)
Also..there does not seem to be any online activity after the connection
Regards,
Richard Harison
|
| news:eW8O$
| > My computer (with XP SP3) has suddenly starting going on line
| > (56K dial up modem) of its own free will at random intervals.
| > I have made no changes to the system.
| > Any ideas?
| >
|
|
| You may have a trojan or some other type of malware
|
| run a spyware checker and a virus checker etc
|
My first thought as well...
Scans clean (Outpost Security Suite 2009--definitions just updated)
Also..there does not seem to be any online activity after the connection
Regards,
Richard Harison
“
|
|
| news:eW8O$
| > My computer (with XP SP3) has suddenly starting going on line
| > (56K dial up modem) of its own free will at random intervals.
| > I have made no changes to the system.
| > Any ideas?
| >
|
|
| You may have a trojan or some other type of malware
|
| run a spyware checker and a virus checker etc
|
My first thought as well...
Scans clean (Outpost Security Suite 2009--definitions just updated)
Also..there does not seem to be any online activity after the connection
There might be some program looking for an update...
possibly even Windows update.
|
|
| news:
| >
| > news:
| > |
| > |
| > | news:eW8O$
| > | > My computer (with XP SP3) has suddenly starting going on line
| > | > (56K dial up modem) of its own free will at random intervals.
| > | > I have made no changes to the system.
| > | > Any ideas?
| > | >
| > |
| > |
| > | You may have a trojan or some other type of malware
| > |
| > | run a spyware checker and a virus checker etc
| > |
| >
| >
| > My first thought as well...
| > Scans clean (Outpost Security Suite 2009--definitions just updated)
| > Also..there does not seem to be any online activity after the connection
| >
| >
|
|
| There might be some program looking for an update...
| possibly even Windows update.
|
Yup! Thought of that too.
Looked at msconfig...nothing untoward there.
Don't most apps looking for updates tell you that (java, Adobe etc.) as
Windows Update does?
Regards,
Richard Harison
|
| news:
| >
| > news:
| > |
| > |
| > | news:eW8O$
| > | > My computer (with XP SP3) has suddenly starting going on line
| > | > (56K dial up modem) of its own free will at random intervals.
| > | > I have made no changes to the system.
| > | > Any ideas?
| > | >
| > |
| > |
| > | You may have a trojan or some other type of malware
| > |
| > | run a spyware checker and a virus checker etc
| > |
| >
| >
| > My first thought as well...
| > Scans clean (Outpost Security Suite 2009--definitions just updated)
| > Also..there does not seem to be any online activity after the connection
| >
| >
|
|
| There might be some program looking for an update...
| possibly even Windows update.
|
Yup! Thought of that too.
Looked at msconfig...nothing untoward there.
Don't most apps looking for updates tell you that (java, Adobe etc.) as
Windows Update does?
Regards,
Richard Harison
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