Author Topic: XP Spyware (Read 842 times)

dull60 · « **on:** 9 September 2004, 06:55 »

Hi i was reading the article on windowz logging all the websites youve been to, all files, ect. Ive also read other articles on media player logs and i started watching windows i discovered windows was using 20% or so of my bandwith. Now knowing windows that can be good. Someone at work mentioned a program to remove the files that do this but i cant find the program. Can anyone here help or post a link to where I can find one?

M51DPS · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 September 2004, 02:32 »

If you are worried about your system, you might want to patch windows, get a virus scanner, and get a spyware scanner.

Of course, there's a much more effective way to avoid these problems. Grab the latest version of Firefox, and enjoy a faster, safe experience online. You can even get a replacement for your whole operating system.

If you're willing to spend the money, it might be a good idea to try a Mac.

[ September 09, 2004: Message edited by: M51DPS ]

dull60 · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 September 2004, 03:25 »

No I understand about the spyware, virus, ect. i have those programs. And i use firefox. Its windows it self JUST windows is using my bandwith and brodcasting to microsoft so rest assured its not spyware doing it. So please can someone offer feed back on this?
oh and i run Fedora on my other box i just use windows to game. And a mac just isnt all that usefull to me.

[ September 09, 2004: Message edited by: dull60 ]

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worker201 · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 September 2004, 05:53 »

Turn on your windows firewall.

Alternately, get a non-MS firewall. Find out what ports your mystery programs are using to get out, and block outgoing traffic on those ports.

But don't blame me if Windows coughs and dies because your mouse can't call home to report your usage statistics.

dull60 · « **Reply #4 on:** 11 September 2004, 02:48 »

GOD I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT 3RD PARTY SPYWARE I AM TALKING ABOUT THE TYPE OF THING LABELED ON THE FIRST FUCKING MICROSUCK PAGE BUT FOR XP INSTEAD OF 98.

mobrien_12 · « **Reply #5 on:** 11 September 2004, 03:19 »

Worker did understand that you were talking about XP itself.

Get a 3rd party firewall program like zonealarm.
When it asks if it can talk to microsoft.com tell it NO.

MS isn't going to like this. After all, they obviously think they have a right to make your computer phone home all the time.

worker201 · « **Reply #6 on:** 11 September 2004, 03:42 »

quote:
Originally posted by dull60:
GOD I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT 3RD PARTY SPYWARE I AM TALKING ABOUT THE TYPE OF THING LABELED ON THE FIRST FUCKING MICROSUCK PAGE BUT FOR XP INSTEAD OF 98.

I'm not entirely sure what you are talking about. I even cruised the Microsuck home page to find any articles like the one you speak of. Perhaps you could provide a link?

Look, an OS uses ports (like doors). Ftp traffic comes to one door, http traffic to another. There are hundreds of doors, and in Windows, they are all unlocked by default. If you close a door, nothing can get in or out through that port. So, if you close whatever port Microsoft happens to be using to send its spydata to the home servers, then the data will not be sent. All you have to do is figure out what port to close. A quality firewall program will let you close any port you like, anytime you wish.

Caps lock should be off when conversing on forums.

dull60 · « **Reply #7 on:** 19 September 2004, 12:56 »

the artical im talkin about is here
http://www.microsuck.com/content/ms-hidden-files.shtml

worker201 · « **Reply #8 on:** 19 September 2004, 13:42 »

The registry edits should be similar for both 98 and XP.

XP locates the IE hidden files (which are not entirely hidden) in \settings and users\yourname\content\. I don't have windows in front of me to verify that this is the correct path, but you can at least start there.

Refalm · « **Reply #9 on:** 20 September 2004, 01:35 »

quote:
dull60: windows was using 20% or so of my bandwith

It's called QOS, and it's installed on all Windows XP machines by default.

Orethrius · « **Reply #10 on:** 20 September 2004, 01:46 »

quote:
Originally posted by worker201:
The registry edits should be similar for both 98 and XP.

XP locates the IE hidden files (which are not entirely hidden) in \settings and users\yourname\content\. I don't have windows in front of me to verify that this is the correct path, but you can at least start there.

C:\documents and settings\yourname\local settings\temporary internet files\content.ie5 (assuming you're still boneheaded enough to be using Messy).

My cache is:
C:\documents and settings\administrator\application data\mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\0cxjgukw.default\Cache
Nice and in the open.

quote:
Originally posted by Refalm / BOB:

It's called QOS, and it's installed on all Windows XP machines by default.

What's the point of running Quality of Service anyway, both in theory and in reality? I mean, I haven't yet toyed with XP enough to know this for certain, but can't I just turn it off to regain some of MY bandwidth for MY usage?

dull60 · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 October 2004, 22:39 »

Of course this is a late post but so what i started the forum post so...

first off I AM COMPLETELY INSULTED THAT YOU WOULD THINK I USE IE!!! I havent used it for 2 years first I found Netscape then I went to Mozilla(because its so much better than Net$cape) ok now why on earth hasnt any one told me how to shut down Quality OF Service... or even really what it does.

WMD · « **Reply #12 on:** 24 October 2004, 04:12 »

Go to: Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services. One is called QoS, and another is Distributed Background Transfer Service (or something like that).

Canadian Lover · « **Reply #13 on:** 24 October 2004, 07:12 »

quote:
Originally posted by Dylan Shaw:
Of course this is a late post but so what i started the forum post so...

first off I AM COMPLETELY INSULTED THAT YOU WOULD THINK I USE IE!!! I havent used it for 2 years first I found Netscape then I went to Mozilla(because its so much better than Net$cape) ok now why on earth hasnt any one told me how to shut down Quality OF Service... or even really what it does.

this isn't a Microsoft help forum, Mr Shaw.

[ October 23, 2004: Message edited by: Canadian Lover ]

dull60 · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 October 2004, 07:15 »

shut up Morison-cough- i mean Canadian Lover
i wuz askin if there is anyway to kill a microsoft program that tells Microsoft my personal shit...
now detective dipshit u mind phonin that into tech support?

[ October 23, 2004: Message edited by: dull60 ]

« previous next » Print Pages: [1] 2 Go Down Author Topic: XP Spyware (Read 842 times) dull60 Newbie Posts: 13 Kudos: 0 XP Spyware « on: 9 September 2004, 06:55 » Hi i was reading the article on windowz logging all the websites youve been to, all files, ect. Ive also read other articles on media player logs and i started watching windows i discovered windows was using 20% or so of my bandwith. Now knowing windows that can be good. Someone at work mentioned a program to remove the files that do this but i cant find the program. Can anyone here help or post a link to where I can find one? Logged And thats the bottom line because i said so. M51DPS VIP Posts: 608 Kudos: 30 XP Spyware « Reply #1 on: 10 September 2004, 02:32 » If you are worried about your system, you might want to patch windows, get a virus scanner, and get a spyware scanner. Of course, there's a much more effective way to avoid these problems. Grab the latest version of Firefox, and enjoy a faster, safe experience online. You can even get a replacement for your whole operating system. If you're willing to spend the money, it might be a good idea to try a Mac. [ September 09, 2004: Message edited by: M51DPS ] Logged dull60 Newbie Posts: 13 Kudos: 0 XP Spyware « Reply #2 on: 10 September 2004, 03:25 » No I understand about the spyware, virus, ect. i have those programs. And i use firefox. Its windows it self JUST windows is using my bandwith and brodcasting to microsoft so rest assured its not spyware doing it. So please can someone offer feed back on this? oh and i run Fedora on my other box i just use windows to game. And a mac just isnt all that usefull to me. [ September 09, 2004: Message edited by: dull60 ] [ September 09, 2004: Message edited by: dull60 ] Logged And thats the bottom line because i said so. worker201 Global Moderator Posts: 2,810 Kudos: 703 XP Spyware « Reply #3 on: 10 September 2004, 05:53 » Turn on your windows firewall. Alternately, get a non-MS firewall. Find out what ports your mystery programs are using to get out, and block outgoing traffic on those ports. But don't blame me if Windows coughs and dies because your mouse can't call home to report your usage statistics. Logged dull60 Newbie Posts: 13 Kudos: 0 XP Spyware « Reply #4 on: 11 September 2004, 02:48 » GOD I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT 3RD PARTY SPYWARE I AM TALKING ABOUT THE TYPE OF THING LABELED ON THE FIRST FUCKING MICROSUCK PAGE BUT FOR XP INSTEAD OF 98. Logged And thats the bottom line because i said so. mobrien_12 VIP Posts: 2,138 Kudos: 711 XP Spyware « Reply #5 on: 11 September 2004, 03:19 » Worker did understand that you were talking about XP itself. Get a 3rd party firewall program like zonealarm. When it asks if it can talk to microsoft.com tell it NO. MS isn't going to like this. After all, they obviously think they have a right to make your computer phone home all the time. Logged In brightest day, in darkest night, no evil shall escape my sight.... worker201 Global Moderator Posts: 2,810 Kudos: 703 XP Spyware « Reply #6 on: 11 September 2004, 03:42 » quote: Originally posted by dull60: GOD I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT 3RD PARTY SPYWARE I AM TALKING ABOUT THE TYPE OF THING LABELED ON THE FIRST FUCKING MICROSUCK PAGE BUT FOR XP INSTEAD OF 98. I'm not entirely sure what you are talking about. I even cruised the Microsuck home page to find any articles like the one you speak of. Perhaps you could provide a link? Look, an OS uses ports (like doors). Ftp traffic comes to one door, http traffic to another. There are hundreds of doors, and in Windows, they are all unlocked by default. If you close a door, nothing can get in or out through that port. So, if you close whatever port Microsoft happens to be using to send its spydata to the home servers, then the data will not be sent. All you have to do is figure out what port to close. A quality firewall program will let you close any port you like, anytime you wish. Caps lock should be off when conversing on forums. Logged dull60 Newbie Posts: 13 Kudos: 0 XP Spyware « Reply #7 on: 19 September 2004, 12:56 » the artical im talkin about is here http://www.microsuck.com/content/ms-hidden-files.shtml Logged And thats the bottom line because i said so. worker201 Global Moderator Posts: 2,810 Kudos: 703 XP Spyware « Reply #8 on: 19 September 2004, 13:42 » The registry edits should be similar for both 98 and XP. XP locates the IE hidden files (which are not entirely hidden) in \settings and users\yourname\content\. I don't have windows in front of me to verify that this is the correct path, but you can at least start there. Logged Refalm Administrator Posts: 5,163 Kudos: 704 Sjembek! XP Spyware « Reply #9 on: 20 September 2004, 01:35 » quote: dull60: windows was using 20% or so of my bandwith It's called QOS, and it's installed on all Windows XP machines by default. Logged Radio Knop . Orethrius Member Posts: 1,783 Kudos: 982 XP Spyware « Reply #10 on: 20 September 2004, 01:46 » quote: Originally posted by worker201: The registry edits should be similar for both 98 and XP. XP locates the IE hidden files (which are not entirely hidden) in \settings and users\yourname\content\. I don't have windows in front of me to verify that this is the correct path, but you can at least start there. C:\documents and settings\yourname\local settings\temporary internet files\content.ie5 (assuming you're still boneheaded enough to be using Messy). My cache is: C:\documents and settings\administrator\application data\mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\0cxjgukw.default\Cache Nice and in the open. quote: Originally posted by Refalm / BOB: It's called QOS, and it's installed on all Windows XP machines by default. What's the point of running Quality of Service anyway, both in theory and in reality? I mean, I haven't yet toyed with XP enough to know this for certain, but can't I just turn it off to regain some of MY bandwidth for MY usage? Logged Proudly posted from a Gentoo Linux system. Quote from: Calum even if you're renting you've got more rights than if you're using windows. System Vitals dull60 Newbie Posts: 13 Kudos: 0 XP Spyware « Reply #11 on: 23 October 2004, 22:39 » Of course this is a late post but so what i started the forum post so... first off I AM COMPLETELY INSULTED THAT YOU WOULD THINK I USE IE!!! I havent used it for 2 years first I found Netscape then I went to Mozilla(because its so much better than Net$cape) ok now why on earth hasnt any one told me how to shut down Quality OF Service... or even really what it does. Logged And thats the bottom line because i said so. WMD Global Moderator Posts: 2,525 Kudos: 391 XP Spyware « Reply #12 on: 24 October 2004, 04:12 » Go to: Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services. One is called QoS, and another is Distributed Background Transfer Service (or something like that). Logged My BSOD gallery "Yes there's nothing wrong with going around being rude and selfish, killing people and fucking married women, but being childish is a cardinal sin around these parts." -Aloone_Jonez Canadian Lover VIP Posts: 713 Kudos: 122 XP Spyware « Reply #13 on: 24 October 2004, 07:12 » quote: Originally posted by Dylan Shaw: Of course this is a late post but so what i started the forum post so... first off I AM COMPLETELY INSULTED THAT YOU WOULD THINK I USE IE!!! I havent used it for 2 years first I found Netscape then I went to Mozilla(because its so much better than Net$cape) ok now why on earth hasnt any one told me how to shut down Quality OF Service... or even really what it does. this isn't a Microsoft help forum, Mr Shaw. [ October 23, 2004: Message edited by: Canadian Lover ] Logged My site dull60 Newbie Posts: 13 Kudos: 0 XP Spyware « Reply #14 on: 24 October 2004, 07:15 » shut up Morison-cough- i mean Canadian Lover i wuz askin if there is anyway to kill a microsoft program that tells Microsoft my personal shit... now detective dipshit u mind phonin that into tech support? [ October 23, 2004: Message edited by: dull60 ] Logged And thats the bottom line because i said so. Print Pages: [1] 2 Go Up « previous next » Stop Microsoft » Forum » All Things Microsoft » Microsoft Software » XP Spyware
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