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I'm running Windows XP Home, SP2, with all updates. I want to disable ICMP, but when I go to the ICMP firewall settings, "Allow incoming echo request" is checked, but I'm not able to remove the...

i recent had a virus on my computer and i re-installed windows and it created a new account of me, i can still see my old account in the Docuements and Settings folder but cannot access it due to the...

I just got this computer and I have always had my documents separate from the other users in my family. However, with this computer, I am unable to keep others from viewing my documents. I did use...

X-post, Fup2: misc.kids.computer I am looking for a utility for Windows XP which can control which programs can at one time be executed. While I want my son to use his educational software etc, I...

Hi All - When my IPSEC Services service tries to start, I get the following error in the System Event Log: The IPSEC Services service terminated with the following error: An invalid argument was...

No computer on the network can see the other, now that I enabled WAP in my D-Link DI-624 wireless router. Everything worked flawlessly before. Do I need to run the windows wireless network setup...

I have a Longhorn wel Vista beta 1 install CD, but, I needs antyvirus program which is compatible in this system. I tested eTrus, F-Secure, McAfee, Panda, Symatec, Trend Micro, AntiVir but none of...

Hi- I have yet to find a clear explanation and example of the following Advanced Security checkbox: "Replace permission entries on all child objects with entries shown here that apply to child...

When I visit a particular site that has a banner advert for WinFixer, despite having a pop-up blocker active I am inundated with many pop-ups asking me to install this program. When I close the...

The folks at microsoft.com led me to this link: http://www.spywaredb.com/remove-winfixer/. From here I clicked on the SpySweeper link, downloaded the trial copy, and after a full scan, seemed to be...

Thanks, you answered my question too. So I'll trash the norton and go with the Kapersky...virus protection. Barbara54 "ezbit" wrote: > I have used all the Symantec products for years in many PCs....

We just upgraded our machines to XP SP2 and we are running C2 level security so we are auditing most everything on the machines. The workstations have been getting a BSOD with Stop: 0x00000086...

Hi, May i know what is the difference between "Domain Users" and "Everyone" ?? -- _______________________________________________ Lawrence Lee

Hi All, We have a situation with multiple users using a small set of XP workstations workstations. The problem is the users leave their accounts logged in and the workstation then locks after the 5...

Could anyone give me some help on trying to disable The security center in WinXP-sp2 on a Domain-wide scale? I figure that is is gonna be a GPO, but beyond that, I got no clue. It is a Win2K3 Ent....

Hi, XP pro all PC's Logged on as a administrator. Windows workgroup, fixed IP addresses, no server or domain, connected to hardware firewall with built in dns server, attached to the firewall is...

I was having trouble with a wireless connection on a Dell Latitude D600 running Windows XP Professional and made changes to some settings. After rebooting I am being asked for a Windows Username and...

I allow others to view my computer.My brothers play games and they dont know the destruction caused by a spyware.Even after telling them they dont listen and install games even if they have a spyware...

I have a download program that when the windows XP firewall is on slows to half speed and when i turn it off it doubles in speed please can you advise on how to stop this problem Many thanks