Windows XP virus Query!
I’ve found this approach helpful in many cases. Boot the machine in Safe Mode (w/NO network support) and log in as administrator. Then go to the folder(s) in question and take ownership, and force that change to propagate. Because the permissions can be tightly locked by some of these pests, you may have to do [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:45 AM
Access, Availability, Bandwidth, Desktops, Hardware, Interoperability, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Tech support
I’ve found this approach helpful in many cases. Boot the machine in Safe Mode (w/NO network support) and log in as administrator. Then go to the folder(s) in question and take ownership, and force that change to propagate. Because the permissions can be tightly locked by some of these pests, you may have to do [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:45 AM
Access, Availability, Bandwidth, Desktops, Hardware, Interoperability, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Tech support
Windows flash drive formatting issue
no matter how you format your thumb drive to which ever file system too (ntfs or fat), the format should not take so long… what windows are you using to format the flash drive?]] ================ Before formatting your flash drive, you can already notice some settings above. Make sure to select the appropriate settings and [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:43 AM
exFAT, File System, Flash drive, NTFS, Thumb Drive Formatting, USB drive, USB Flash drives
no matter how you format your thumb drive to which ever file system too (ntfs or fat), the format should not take so long… what windows are you using to format the flash drive?]] ================ Before formatting your flash drive, you can already notice some settings above. Make sure to select the appropriate settings and [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:43 AM
exFAT, File System, Flash drive, NTFS, Thumb Drive Formatting, USB drive, USB Flash drives
Windows XP no longer recognizes my 8GB Apricorn Microkey.
=========== You are right that it might be a compatibility issues specifically between your Operating System and the USB flash drive. Perform some research on the specific device and its compatibility to operating systems.
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| January 30, 2012 8:43 AM
USB Flash drives, Windows XP
=========== You are right that it might be a compatibility issues specifically between your Operating System and the USB flash drive. Perform some research on the specific device and its compatibility to operating systems.
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| January 30, 2012 8:43 AM
USB Flash drives, Windows XP
Will defragmenting hard disks improve SQL Server performance?
Yes it can, however the benefit will probably be minimal. It will be a great amount of help for a data warehouse, but for OLTP applications the data will be so fragmented throughout the file, that defragmenting the file on the drive will only provide a minimal amount of assistance. More is gained by making [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:40 AM
Defragment, Disk drives, SQL Server performance tuning
Yes it can, however the benefit will probably be minimal. It will be a great amount of help for a data warehouse, but for OLTP applications the data will be so fragmented throughout the file, that defragmenting the file on the drive will only provide a minimal amount of assistance. More is gained by making [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:40 AM
Defragment, Disk drives, SQL Server performance tuning
Which backup tools work best with Hyper-V? Any recommendations?
You can run many different backup tools with Hyper-V. I can’t recommend any in particular, it really depends on how you want to backup the VMs. One option is System Center Data Protection Manager. ============ You don’t mentioned if w3hat Hyper-V is, however, any backup software are good for backing up files. It just depends [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:40 AM
Backup & restore, Backup and recovery software, Backup Tools, Hyper-V, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 7/30
You can run many different backup tools with Hyper-V. I can’t recommend any in particular, it really depends on how you want to backup the VMs. One option is System Center Data Protection Manager. ============ You don’t mentioned if w3hat Hyper-V is, however, any backup software are good for backing up files. It just depends [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:40 AM
Backup & restore, Backup and recovery software, Backup Tools, Hyper-V, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 7/30
Where can I find info on recent malware updates?
The Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC) provides world class antimalware research and response capabilities that support Microsoft’s range of security products and services. MMPC portal is a great resource for latest information on malware research and worldwide security reports: <a href=”http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/”>http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/</a>. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In addition to Microsoft’s MMPC, you can utlize various vendor’s portal since things [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:40 AM
malware, malware research, security endpoint
The Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC) provides world class antimalware research and response capabilities that support Microsoft’s range of security products and services. MMPC portal is a great resource for latest information on malware research and worldwide security reports: <a href=”http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/”>http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/</a>. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In addition to Microsoft’s MMPC, you can utlize various vendor’s portal since things [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:40 AM
malware, malware research, security endpoint
What is backed up when backing up Windows XP?
See, that depends on u. If u want to take backup of ur user related files / folders then simply backup those files / folders. If u r going to format and reinstall XP then it is not necessary to taking backup the system files. Better u have to note down these : 1. IP [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:37 AM
Backup, Backup and recovery software, Windows XP, Windows XP backup, Windows XP Backup Utility
See, that depends on u. If u want to take backup of ur user related files / folders then simply backup those files / folders. If u r going to format and reinstall XP then it is not necessary to taking backup the system files. Better u have to note down these : 1. IP [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:37 AM
Backup, Backup and recovery software, Windows XP, Windows XP backup, Windows XP Backup Utility
What backup software should I use for 12 servers and 6 terabytes of data?
For a simplied solution, I would use Symantec Backup Exec utilzing SpectraLogic T50e tape library. ========== You have to use a cloning software, I suggest that you research some cloning software available in the market because they have different features and prices. The most important is organize first the files that you want to back [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:37 AM
Backup, Backup and Recovery Hardware, Backup software, Tape Backups, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server backup
For a simplied solution, I would use Symantec Backup Exec utilzing SpectraLogic T50e tape library. ========== You have to use a cloning software, I suggest that you research some cloning software available in the market because they have different features and prices. The most important is organize first the files that you want to back [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:37 AM
Backup, Backup and Recovery Hardware, Backup software, Tape Backups, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server backup
What are the signs my RAID array is dying?
It will be hard to detect a “failing” RAID array. Your best option would be to go to the manufacturer of the RAiD or the manufacturer of your server to see if they would provide a “smart array intelligence” to give you that low level capabilities. Sometimes signs would be a performance decrease (I/O related) [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:34 AM
Backup, Backup and Recovery Hardware, Hard drives, RAID, RAID Array
It will be hard to detect a “failing” RAID array. Your best option would be to go to the manufacturer of the RAiD or the manufacturer of your server to see if they would provide a “smart array intelligence” to give you that low level capabilities. Sometimes signs would be a performance decrease (I/O related) [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:34 AM
Backup, Backup and Recovery Hardware, Hard drives, RAID, RAID Array
Viruses
it’s suscpisious to me that even a geek squad rep (even whith their poor reputation for quality staff) would have said something so ridiculous unless there were other factors involved which you didn’t disclose. but if he did, it’s worth a good laugh at least. If the items disappeared after running the defrag, that’s really [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:34 AM
Project management
it’s suscpisious to me that even a geek squad rep (even whith their poor reputation for quality staff) would have said something so ridiculous unless there were other factors involved which you didn’t disclose. but if he did, it’s worth a good laugh at least. If the items disappeared after running the defrag, that’s really [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:34 AM
Project management
Virus treatment
Try going into safe mode and uninstalling your video driver. Reboot and let in reinstall. ============ If your antivirus software has not detected any virus to that certain area. There might be an error with your explorer application. Restart your computer system and try to access that area again.
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| January 30, 2012 8:34 AM
Antivirus, malware, McAfee, Virus detection, Windows XP
Try going into safe mode and uninstalling your video driver. Reboot and let in reinstall. ============ If your antivirus software has not detected any virus to that certain area. There might be an error with your explorer application. Restart your computer system and try to access that area again.
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| January 30, 2012 8:34 AM
Antivirus, malware, McAfee, Virus detection, Windows XP
VIRUS Scan
Fair warning – I’m going to be irritated with you. /rant ON There are 3 or 4 major vendors (depending on how you count them), and dozens of smaller vendors in this (anti-virus) marketplace. You’ve provided ZERO information on your O/S, your brand, style and version of anti-virus, and you expect us to somehow magically [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:34 AM
Auditing, Cooling, Data center operations, Disaster Recovery, Electrical, Information risk management, Physical security, SAN, Security management, Security products, Software Quality Assurance, Space/structure
Fair warning – I’m going to be irritated with you. /rant ON There are 3 or 4 major vendors (depending on how you count them), and dozens of smaller vendors in this (anti-virus) marketplace. You’ve provided ZERO information on your O/S, your brand, style and version of anti-virus, and you expect us to somehow magically [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:34 AM
Auditing, Cooling, Data center operations, Disaster Recovery, Electrical, Information risk management, Physical security, SAN, Security management, Security products, Software Quality Assurance, Space/structure
Virus protection/removal
Clamwin, Avira, and AVG are some of the free AV’s out there on the market. <b>You should look at licensing restrictions though as the license may not apply for your organization.</b> Note that the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MRT) is included in each monthly Windows update and is a very good tool for scanning [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:34 AM
Antivirus software, Trojans, Virus removal
Clamwin, Avira, and AVG are some of the free AV’s out there on the market. <b>You should look at licensing restrictions though as the license may not apply for your organization.</b> Note that the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MRT) is included in each monthly Windows update and is a very good tool for scanning [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:34 AM
Antivirus software, Trojans, Virus removal
Virus Prevents Programs From Running
You still have virus issues and until they are resolved you are going to continue to have issues. You admitted you had removed most, not all of the viruses. Either run additional virus programs to completely remove and repair all remains of all viruses, or you are facing a format reinstall of the OS. Backup [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:31 AM
Antivirus, malware, Viruses, Windows XP
You still have virus issues and until they are resolved you are going to continue to have issues. You admitted you had removed most, not all of the viruses. Either run additional virus programs to completely remove and repair all remains of all viruses, or you are facing a format reinstall of the OS. Backup [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:31 AM
Antivirus, malware, Viruses, Windows XP
virus malware spyware
Check out these <a href=”http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/search/1,293876,sid14,00.html?query=risk+assessment&x=0&y=0″>search results</a> from SearchSecurity.com. ———– Conducting risk assessment could not be predicted right away. This is because virus or any other malware programs could attack anytime with a single click or press of your keyboard. The most important thing you have to consider is to make sure that you have the [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:31 AM
Information security governance, malware, Risk analysis, Risk assessment, Security threats, Spyware, Viruses
Check out these <a href=”http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/search/1,293876,sid14,00.html?query=risk+assessment&x=0&y=0″>search results</a> from SearchSecurity.com. ———– Conducting risk assessment could not be predicted right away. This is because virus or any other malware programs could attack anytime with a single click or press of your keyboard. The most important thing you have to consider is to make sure that you have the [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:31 AM
Information security governance, malware, Risk analysis, Risk assessment, Security threats, Spyware, Viruses
virus – W32.STUXNET!INK
The best solution is, you have to download latest MWAV virus scanner (not escan), which installs just instance and scans as emergency basis. When the menu comes, select All Local Drives and again select Scan All Files in SAFE MODE. After full scan, again select the 1st option then select Program Files and restart the [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:30 AM
Antivirus, Antivirus software, File Server, File server software, Virus removal
The best solution is, you have to download latest MWAV virus scanner (not escan), which installs just instance and scans as emergency basis. When the menu comes, select All Local Drives and again select Scan All Files in SAFE MODE. After full scan, again select the 1st option then select Program Files and restart the [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:30 AM
Antivirus, Antivirus software, File Server, File server software, Virus removal
virus
Chance has it that there is still some malware remaining on the system. You can try booting into safe mode with networking if it is a Windows based OS. This will enable you to connect to the Internet and download some additional tools for detecting and removing malware. Examples include Spybot Search & Destroy and [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:30 AM
Antivirus, End user security, Virus detection, Virus detection services
Chance has it that there is still some malware remaining on the system. You can try booting into safe mode with networking if it is a Windows based OS. This will enable you to connect to the Internet and download some additional tools for detecting and removing malware. Examples include Spybot Search & Destroy and [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:30 AM
Antivirus, End user security, Virus detection, Virus detection services
USB Pen Drive is detected but not listed in My Computer
suppose your pen drive is detect on your system it will automaticaly display your pen drive . it is not display your pendrive then some usb drivers are misssing just check it. ********* Since this is a new system a usb drive should be detected properly as the usb drivers should be native to the [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:30 AM
Desktop, Device Manager, HP Compaq dx2810, USB device not recognzed, USB Flash drives
suppose your pen drive is detect on your system it will automaticaly display your pen drive . it is not display your pendrive then some usb drivers are misssing just check it. ********* Since this is a new system a usb drive should be detected properly as the usb drivers should be native to the [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:30 AM
Desktop, Device Manager, HP Compaq dx2810, USB device not recognzed, USB Flash drives
USB device issues
This is because of a collision in the assignment of drive letters for network drives and USB drives. You must move one of the devices to a different drive letter to access. MS Setup Windows so that the subsystem that manages local disk access cannot see into the subsystem that manages network disk access. This [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:28 AM
USB devices, USB Flash drives, Windows XP, Windows XP Pro SP3, Windows XP Professional
This is because of a collision in the assignment of drive letters for network drives and USB drives. You must move one of the devices to a different drive letter to access. MS Setup Windows so that the subsystem that manages local disk access cannot see into the subsystem that manages network disk access. This [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:28 AM
USB devices, USB Flash drives, Windows XP, Windows XP Pro SP3, Windows XP Professional
Usb adapter for legacy laptop?
This website may have what you are looking for: <a href=”http://www.232analyzer.com/USB-Serial-Adapters-Converters/USB-Serial-Adapter-Converter.htm”>http://www.232analyzer.com/USB-Serial-Adapters-Converters/USB-Serial-Adapter-Converter.htm</a> -Schmidtw ========== In fact, it is my first time to hear about a laptop computer without even a single usb port. If your laptop has no usb port present, there is actually no way for you to install any ports for USB because its [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:28 AM
USB, USB Flash drives
This website may have what you are looking for: <a href=”http://www.232analyzer.com/USB-Serial-Adapters-Converters/USB-Serial-Adapter-Converter.htm”>http://www.232analyzer.com/USB-Serial-Adapters-Converters/USB-Serial-Adapter-Converter.htm</a> -Schmidtw ========== In fact, it is my first time to hear about a laptop computer without even a single usb port. If your laptop has no usb port present, there is actually no way for you to install any ports for USB because its [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:28 AM
USB, USB Flash drives
