nope Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 what do real hackers (not me) and the hak 5 cast/crew use for security software? Quote
VaKo Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 I no hacker but i use a hardware firewall for the LAN, and a variety of software firewalls on my computers. AVG free edition for antivirus, although its picked nothing up for years. I also use virtual PC 2004 for playing with things I'm not sure about, that way if it goes tits-up I can delete it and start again. For proactive sercurity I use a few linux live CD's such as Helix, RIPlinux and back|track. And apps like wireshark, nmap, angryIP, cain&able, netstumbler, hirens boot disk, bartPE. Just the general things really. Quote
nope Posted July 24, 2006 Author Posted July 24, 2006 I no hacker but i use a hardware firewall for the LAN, and a variety of software firewalls on my computers. AVG free edition for antivirus, although its picked nothing up for years. I also use virtual PC 2004 for playing with things I'm not sure about, that way if it goes tits-up I can delete it and start again.For proactive sercurity I use a few linux live CD's such as Helix, RIPlinux and back|track. And apps like wireshark, nmap, angryIP, cain&able, netstumbler, hirens boot disk, bartPE. Just the general things really. ah. i really need help. alot of help. im on windows SP2. i use this crappy protection system. its gone tits up and im getting scary pop ups and my home page on IE has been taken over. im using mozilla now and i dont know if i can save this machine. HELP!! Quote
melodic Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 I no hacker but i use a hardware firewall for the LAN, and a variety of software firewalls on my computers. AVG free edition for antivirus, although its picked nothing up for years. I also use virtual PC 2004 for playing with things I'm not sure about, that way if it goes tits-up I can delete it and start again.For proactive sercurity I use a few linux live CD's such as Helix, RIPlinux and back|track. And apps like wireshark, nmap, angryIP, cain&able, netstumbler, hirens boot disk, bartPE. Just the general things really. ah. i really need help. alot of help. im on windows SP2. i use this crappy protection system. its gone tits up and im getting scary pop ups and my home page on IE has been taken over. im using mozilla now and i dont know if i can save this machine. HELP!! so basically you got pwnd? dude just get a mac... Quote
nope Posted July 24, 2006 Author Posted July 24, 2006 wel this PC is not mine. and i wouldve if i couldve. but right now i need to save this computer. Quote
nope Posted July 24, 2006 Author Posted July 24, 2006 can i do that without losing all my apps or files? Quote
VaKo Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 Depends how fucked it is, have you run AdAware on it? Might just be worth backing up your personal data, nuking the HD and reinstalling windows. If its been running for ages and its not been locked down, its probally got all kinds of crap floating around the harddisk by now. can i do that without losing all my apps or files? Burn your personal data to DVD's or the like. If you have gigs of stuff, get another hard disk and copy it to that. Your applications won't make it, so remeber to back up any licence info you have as well. Once you've done this, and checked to make sure nothing has been left behind, power your box down, disconnect the backup hard disk, and reinstall windows. When you have windows back up, first thing to do is go to MS update (you'll need to do this 3-4 times to get everything, then get AVG free edition, Zone Alarm free edition and adaware/spybot S&D. If you don't have one, get a router with a firewall. Quote
melodic Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 can i do that without losing all my apps or files?#i thought this was someone elses pc? and dont you understand backup dude? :P burn your pornos to dvd is what i mean then nuke the drive and start again Quote
nope Posted July 24, 2006 Author Posted July 24, 2006 well i just got the pc about 4 months ago, been running smooth. i run adware SE and it finds stuff, but says it cant delete it. how do i back up and nuke? i have the windows XP SP2 disc in my hand Quote
melodic Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 back up as in burn your data to discs or copy it 2 a external hdd. once youve done that. boot the sp2 cd and format the drive and reinstall windows. then reload all your pornos from dvd's and your drive and there you go Quote
nope Posted July 24, 2006 Author Posted July 24, 2006 so pop in the SP2 disc and format will delete everything. correct? Quote
melodic Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 is engilsh your first language? backup your data and then install windows... you have installed windows before havent you? Quote
nope Posted July 24, 2006 Author Posted July 24, 2006 thanks dudes. i know im a nub but im getting better Quote
melodic Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 well its pretty easy todo. follow the instructions and it should do it. can you do the fandango? Quote
melodic Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 god i hate dell In Soviet Russia, Dell Hates You!! Quote
VaKo Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 Dells are like the cats you get from the cat shelter. Yes they've been abused but with a little TLC there all good. Quote
melodic Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 Dells are like the cats you get from the cat shelter. Yes they've been abused but with a little TLC there all good. nice analogy haha mama mia mama mia let me go Quote
Duelus Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 hes just a poor boy from a poor family btw whats a "real hacker" Quote
rFayjW98ciLoNQLDZmFRKD Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 Dells are like the cats you get from the cat shelter. Yes they've been abused but with a little TLC there all good. nice analogy haha mama mia mama mia let me go I is linux disto like a toy for the "cat" To secure your computer, all you have to do is unplug it from the net, incase it in lead, and burry it under some concrete. Quote
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