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  1. KimberTech

    Windows Live Messenger Rootkit?

    I had posted this in the spyware thread and was advised someone here might be able to help. While beta testing the new messenger software I had a shared folder with a relative newbie. A "friend" of theirs subsequently did a spyware sweep and found potential rootkit warnings that all pointed...
  2. KimberTech

    False Positive potential rootkit Windows Live Messenger

    I need to document that these are false for a client. (Read, I need to cover my butt because someone is accusing someone else of wrongdoing) I am told, although I have not found evidence, that it has to do with the nudge feature in the new messenger software. Potential root kit detected and...
  3. KimberTech

    error 2486

    At wits end, any and all suggestions considered. I am a hardware/network tech, not Access...so I am working with another consultant who is doing her bit. I am trying to help as much as possible by eliminating hardware/OS/settings issues. This is the latest error plaguing the MDB. If you need...
  4. KimberTech

    Maxthon Browser discussion?

    Anyone else using this? I am testing and would love to hear from others any feedback. No problems so far.... Before you post a question, use the search features of the site to see if your issue was previously addressed in a thread or FAQ. For the best answers, post as many specific details...
  5. KimberTech

    Windows loses settings

    Not a virus. Win98SE with all patches...no spyware installed. No superfluous programs, standard business machine with Office. Random lockups for any reason... have changed out hardware to look for a possible cause. Symptoms include the taskbar not staying docked where it is moved to and other...
  6. KimberTech

    Dos printing issue!!

    Epson impact printer...prints local to system and across network with dos programs... no errors on another computer. Prints test page no errors. Printing from dos is intermittently fails. No error code. Only one port which is LPT1 Cable has been changed. Printer has been checked for errors and...
  7. KimberTech

    Out of memory error VB6

    I have read up on anything I could find on the site and elsewhere regarding this error. I am NOT a database tech, nor do I program unless I have to, and it's very basic when I do. I have been called in to troubleshoot this error, but I am sure it's the database itself and not the hardware. If...
  8. KimberTech

    PPT file to VHS/ DVD/? URGENT

    Client has decided at the last minute...and I mean last minute, that they need the PPT in an "easier format" Suggestions? I have an audio file that needs to run behind the show, or get integrated. Any suggestions MOST appreciated! K
  9. KimberTech

    Install probs XP Pro on SATA drive.

    Have read FAQs and posts until I can barely see straight. Have searched the KB and don't seem to be able to figure this one out. I am not normally using XP on anything I build so I would appreciate some help. Seagate 120GB 7200 Serial ATA AOPEN AK79G MAX DDR Motherboard Apacer 512MB DRR Memory...
  10. KimberTech

    Display turns sideways

    When the on board Intel video has settings changed to higher than 800x600 resolution, the display turns literally sideways. I am researching the drivers to upgrade them if possible, but I have never seen it turn sideways like that. Anyone run into this before? System is fine other than...
  11. KimberTech

    Video issue with MS database

    I have a client for whom I do network and hardware and so was asked about an issue that is out of the area of my expertise.... The client has a video issue with a new database that is being designed for the office network in Office 2002. Question was: "Is it possible to set the video...
  12. KimberTech

    ZA blocks printing to networked printer after turned off.

    Win98SE network of 3 machines. No passwords on shares on the involved machines except for one shared folder on machine 2. Connected by hub. To facilitate security the client turns Zonealarm on before connecting to the internet to get the company e-mail. Standard dial up connection is used...
  13. KimberTech

    Scanreg /restore fail lost items on menu

    The short version, ran scanreg /restore and it failed for the 24th to the 29th. After it fails it removes that entry from the menu. I realized that I had a drive locking issue causing the operation to fail and had one for the 30th run, but the other entries are no longer available. I know there...
  14. KimberTech

    IE 4 patch or information

    I have to upgrade a machine from IE 3 to IE 4.1 I have the disk for 4 from eons ago, but I do not have any patches and M$ of course does not support it. Does anyone know which patch updates to .1 and if so, where I can get it? I know this is old stuff, but because of the custom DOS software...
  15. KimberTech

    Suggestions? Repair Sobig,bugbear damage..

    Before I get too far into this and regret it, I thought I would post the symptoms and get a second/third opinion on this repair. System came in errors on boot, missing dll etc. Scanreg was autorunning and restoring registry most boots. My computer empty when opened, visible in Win Explorer...
  16. KimberTech

    Photoshop 3 and XP

    I have been searching for some basic info, but I get so many generated matches ...thought I would just ask here. I have a client that uses Photoshop 3 and runs Windows 98. His system board died, and now we have to get him a new system. I am researching to find out which of his programs will...
  17. KimberTech

    HP Dat 8 GB with Tapeassure 2.0 recovery failure

    I was called in to try to fix an accounting mistake. The client would like to roll back to a specific backup date, and has all the tapes. I am not familiar with this particular software, but it can't possibly be that hard. There are two sections, one admin, and one everyone. The backup they do...
  18. KimberTech

    Deliberate virus infection

    What would you do if a fellow "professional" (cough choke) deliberately infected your network with a virus to prove a point? (Sent through file transfer.) If the virus of choice was executed on the PC due to trust of the person sending it to you, and it was an email virus that...
  19. KimberTech

    Intersting problem with InCD

    Have a known good Aopen 40x12x48 INT CDRW. Runs Nero 5.5 etc, Win98SE (patched to the max) UDF reader no problem Nero Burn no problems...burns CDs with no errors and verify is fine. ADD InCD...instant problem. No error message, just not responding and freezes boot until I turn it off in task...
  20. KimberTech

    Opaserv reinfects URGENT

    Patched the systems with the Microsoft patch noted by SMAH's post earlier in this thread. Disconnected from everything. Ran the Symantec opaserv fix tool. Finally I was able to get this out..... I have manually had to remove the put.ini,instit.bat and gay.ini files from the hard disk, and edit...

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