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MICROSOFT SECURITY FAQ
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
About Microsoft Software and Internet Security
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TOP Frequently Asked Questions

My question is not mentioned below. How do I get an answer immediately, with no waiting?

I just heard about a new Microsoft security patch update. Where can I get the patch?

I just installed a Microsoft security patch update, and now my computer is having problems.

I forgot my Windows logon password and can't log in. How do I reset it?

I'm having a problem caused by the JDBGMGR.EXE Teddy Bear "virus" hoax.

I have a problem or a question with a virus or with antivirus.

Why is Outlook Express blocking my attachments as "unsafe"?

How do I stop getting pop-up messages? Or adware? Or spyware? Or disable the Windows Messenger?

How do I block people from viewing adult or objectionable content on a computer?

How do I block spam emails?

There is a Content Advisor password blocking me from certain web sites.

How do I delete an FTP folder that a hacker put on my computer and I cannot delete?

Have I been hacked? What do I do if I've been hacked?

How do I re-secure a computer that has been hacked?

How do I test or improve the security on my computer to avoid being hacked?

How do I investigate a suspicious IP address that may be trying to hack me?

How do I report a hacker?

How do I use a port scanner or vulnerability scanner to test my security?

How do I encrypt my files and/or hard drive?

How do I get a firewall? IDS?

I want to use the IPSec filtering or IP filtering feature of Windows to block certain ports and have a problem or question.

I'm having a problem or question with the XP ICF firewall.

I'm having a problem or question with the IIS URLScan tool.

How do I change the banner on my computer or server to hide what software version I'm using?

How do I enable Windows Auditing to tell who logged into Windows or who accessed a file?

How do I inspect and disable programs that start up when Windows starts?

How do I use RUNAS or let someone use RUNAS to run commands as administrator without having to type the password?

How do I let non-administrator users run Defrag or change their IP address?

I have the RPC Blaster worm "virus," what do I do?

My computer is giving RPC Remote Procedure Call error messages.

There is a TFTP message or file on my computer.

My computer keeps locking up, and/or rebooting, and/or telling me that it will reboot in 1 minute.

[ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.]

Where can I download the Blaster worm / RPC DCOM / MS03-026 patch?

My question is not mentioned above. How do I get an answer immediately, with no waiting?

Note that this is NOT a complete list of all the questions answered in the FAQ.
Chances are, your question has probably already been answered. If your question is not listed below, you may want to see the complete table of contents.

I hope this is helpful. Feedback, suggestions and criticism regarding the FAQ are welcome and may be emailed to me at webmaster@securityadmin.info

kind regards,

Karl Levinson, CISSP, MCSE, MS MVP

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