I have Windows XP Prof!
Hi to all. Without boring you with all the details I will just say that I quit a computer group that I belonged to and whether for spite or fun they are getting into my computer!
I cannot use a firewall (I tried it) but it stopped me D/L lots of stuff!
Well this is to ask if anyone knows how I can change my IP address or get the server to do it? (Shaw) I have asked Shaw three times and they refuse
Thank you and have a nice day.
A "Cockney" now living in Canada!
Reformat your computer.
DO NOT ACCESS THE INTERNET UNTILL YOU DO THE FOLLOWING, REMOVE THE PLUG FROM YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE YOU FORMAT SO YOU DONT FORGET.
Install anti-virus software
Set up your windows network firewall.
Access the internet...
Download zone alarm
Update windows "fixes"
update your anti virus software
Any other computers on your network may also be compromised, you should do the following before connecting them back up to your computer.
As for changing your IP, most broadband companies use static IPs, so unless they let you change yours which can only do it on their side I would suggest the following...
Contact your isp, explain the security breaches that are happeneing to your computer, if you can make a report of the following ips that are trying to gain access to your computer/network with zone alarm you should do so.
Any decent ISP should change the IP address for you, if they still refuse I would recommend saying that you are thinking of switching to one of their competitors if they cant do this simple task for you.
Well my friend I wish you luck, keep fighting them.
Also on my site you can find service tweaks, like how to disable remote registry so people cannot gain access over a network and make changes to your registry or any settings on your computer unless they are sitting at it.
Cannedinfo.tripod.com
The firewall shouldn't hurt you, I recomind Tiny Personal Firewall.
well u should unplug your cable intenet connection for 24 hours and pick up a new ip address. its possible
u will be with out net access for 24 hours though
u dont need to format
just get a firewall and watch what ports are open and who connects.
dont friggin format that would be dum to do.
just obtain new ip address, that means being off net for 24 hours
good luck
if i am wrong , atleast i tried to help u out
If its a static address it wont matter how long he unplugs it, what your talking about is an address being assigned by a server that has a collection of addresses (like aol) it would change after a disconnect reconnect.
I think he might be infected with a trojan or something, could be alot of other things too...
I've been able to force an IP address change by changing my NIC's MAC address. I use Shaw in Vancouver, so it's likely the same thing will work for you. I can't give specific details on how to do this because the procedure differs considerably depending on what OS and NIC you have, but you might try googling it.
It would be pointless to change the ip address and then only to find out that a virus or something may just "phone home" with the new IP address of the computer you are using.
Might want to format first, change ip second
Omyn you gave very good advice...thank-you for it...and to the others who tried to help..your advice was not bad either...i just liked omyn's teh best is all.Originally Posted by Omyn
:gj
"They make a good read over a smoke and coffee,
while waiting for your life to download."
Re-formatting is ALWAYS a final solution.
Thank you all for helping me. I will digest your suggestions over a cup of tea!
Thanks again.
Cheerio
A "Cockney" now living in Canada!
I don't mean to sound horrible, bit Omyn suggesting a reformat as a first option is the worst advice I saw out of the whole lot.
Step 1, install a firewall.
Step 2, update to the latest virus definitions and run a full scan (norton will pick up either virii or or trojans).
Step 3, go to www.pcflank.com and run some of their tests to see if you are vulnerable on the net, if so look at their suggestions. Their site will also tell you if any trojans are using open ports on your system.
Step 4, If you are still getting hacked into Request a change of IP from your ISP as suggested above and let them know what is happening.
I'm not big boned, I'M FAT !
nope..you didn't sound horrible at all...the quote i had in my first post was inappropriate...i meant to quote this one:
but overall i did like the advise he gave..it's what I would personally do myself if i felt compromised in any way...but please remember that it's only my opinion...not hard fact or strict gospel that requires blind obedience.
Reformat your computer.
DO NOT ACCESS THE INTERNET UNTILL YOU DO THE FOLLOWING, REMOVE THE PLUG FROM YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE YOU FORMAT SO YOU DONT FORGET.
Install anti-virus software
Set up your windows network firewall.
Access the internet...
Download zone alarm
Update windows "fixes"
update your anti virus software
Any other computers on your network may also be compromised, you should do the following before connecting them back up to your computer.
As for changing your IP, most broadband companies use static IPs, so unless they let you change yours which can only do it on their side I would suggest the following...
Contact your isp, explain the security breaches that are happeneing to your computer, if you can make a report of the following ips that are trying to gain access to your computer/network with zone alarm you should do so.
Any decent ISP should change the IP address for you, if they still refuse I would recommend saying that you are thinking of switching to one of their competitors if they cant do this simple task for you.
Well my friend I wish you luck, keep fighting them.
Also on my site you can find service tweaks, like how to disable remote registry so people cannot gain access over a network and make changes to your registry or any settings on your computer unless they are sitting at it.
Cannedinfo.tripod.com
your advise is also good..which leads me to believe i may have spoke too soon in giving compliments..but one thing is quite obvious to me and it is this:
the zeropaid forums are full of friendly helpful people.
-DM
"They make a good read over a smoke and coffee,
while waiting for your life to download."
I dont mean to sound pushy, I just dont fool around when it comes to security :]
Am still digesting!!
Anyone live in Victoria.BC.Canada if so I will buy you lunch and you can explain all this in English and not computerish!!
Cheerio
A "Cockney" now living in Canada!
If the above suggestions were too technical I'm kinda wondering what computer group you belonged to. How are they getting into your computer? And how do you know that they are? As said before, changing your IP is pointless. Start with scanning your machine for trojans or backdoors, a good virus scanner will detect those. Get a router (those provide you with a good firewall), or use a software-based firewall (Win XP has one, and you can turn it on in Network Connections). Only as a last resort I'd consider reformatting.
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