Application Layer Attack

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I am using XP Professional, did a full upgrade from Win95. In hindsight should have go to XP Home since I am only one who uses PC and only to access internet; I do not access any corporate networks
After installing I was on internet for awhile before re-downloading McAfee Virus and Personal Firewall and I believe, based on the problems I have had and my research that I have an application layer attack, which alters files, executables, etc and I can not get rid of it. Information says how not to get, not what to do if you have it. I have applied all XP updates and security patches, I keep McAfee up to date, I ran the Blaster, etal programs but still have problem I have completely reformatted hard disk to raw and then reformatted, reinstalled everything (have done several times) still have problem.Have used policies to restrict everything, still have problem. Here are some of the ways it shows up. When I run SFC/File protection, I get the message that I need to reinstall some Microsoft programs which have been changed. When I insert the CD, I get the message that it is the wrong one; it is the one I have used to install XP, and is the only one I have. I have a ton of programs in C:\Windows\PC Health which just seem to grow. When I run Help for example, McAfee tells me I have a suspious binary file. There is also a folder named Data Collection which grows each time I use my PC. The list goes on. Has anyone every seen this problem, know how to get rid of it or point me to a source who can help? I sent an email to Microsoft support a few days ago (because the phone wait was 1 hour, and I did not want to open my system to remote help for the obvious reasons) but I have not heard back. Also emailed McAfee Techncial support, no response yet. Any help, advice or suggestion on resource to help much appreciated.
 
[email protected] said:
I am using XP Professional, did a full upgrade from Win95. In hindsight
Click to expand...
should have go to XP Home since I am only one who uses PC and only to access
internet; I do not access any corporate networks.
After installing I was on internet for awhile before re-downloading McAfee
Click to expand...
Virus and Personal Firewall and I believe, based on the problems I have had
and my research that I have an application layer attack, which alters files,
executables, etc and I can not get rid of it. Information says how not to
get, not what to do if you have it. I have applied all XP updates and
security patches, I keep McAfee up to date, I ran the Blaster, etal programs
but still have problem I have completely reformatted hard disk to raw and
then reformatted, reinstalled everything (have done several times) still
have problem.Have used policies to restrict everything, still have problem.
Here are some of the ways it shows up. When I run SFC/File protection, I
get the message that I need to reinstall some Microsoft programs which have
been changed. When I insert the CD, I get the message that it is the wrong
one; it is the one I have used to install XP, and is the only one I have.


Probably because you have since installed SP1, but your cd is the original
version.

I have a ton of programs in C:\Windows\PC Health which just seem to grow.
When I run Help for example, McAfee tells me I have a suspious binary file.


McAfee seems to have a problem with that. I've seen the same thing when
there was no virus on the computer.


There is also a folder named Data Collection which grows each time I use my
PC. The list goes on. Has anyone every seen this problem, know how to get
rid of it or point me to a source who can help? I sent an email to
Microsoft support a few days ago (because the phone wait was 1 hour, and I
did not want to open my system to remote help for the obvious reasons) but I
have not heard back. Also emailed McAfee Techncial support, no response
yet. Any help, advice or suggestion on resource to help much appreciated.
 
Non-pirated, retail boxed XP for sure ?
Have you tried installing with no network connected,
turning on your firewall, visiting Windows Update
unto its content, then installing your anti-malware
software and updating them ?
This is rather order important.

--
Roger Abell
Microsoft MVP (Windows Server System: Security)
MCSE (W2k3,W2k,Nt4) MCDBA
[email protected] said:
I am using XP Professional, did a full upgrade from Win95. In hindsight
Click to expand...
should have go to XP Home since I am only one who uses PC and only to access
internet; I do not access any corporate networks.
After installing I was on internet for awhile before re-downloading McAfee
Click to expand...
Virus and Personal Firewall and I believe, based on the problems I have had
and my research that I have an application layer attack, which alters files,
executables, etc and I can not get rid of it. Information says how not to
get, not what to do if you have it. I have applied all XP updates and
security patches, I keep McAfee up to date, I ran the Blaster, etal programs
but still have problem I have completely reformatted hard disk to raw and
then reformatted, reinstalled everything (have done several times) still
have problem.Have used policies to restrict everything, still have problem.
Here are some of the ways it shows up. When I run SFC/File protection, I
get the message that I need to reinstall some Microsoft programs which have
been changed. When I insert the CD, I get the message that it is the wrong
one; it is the one I have used to install XP, and is the only one I have. I
have a ton of programs in C:\Windows\PC Health which just seem to grow.
When I run Help for example, McAfee tells me I have a suspious binary file.
There is also a folder named Data Collection which grows each time I use my
PC. The list goes on. Has anyone every seen this problem, know how to get
rid of it or point me to a source who can help? I sent an email to
Microsoft support a few days ago (because the phone wait was 1 hour, and I
did not want to open my system to remote help for the obvious reasons) but I
have not heard back. Also emailed McAfee Techncial support, no response
yet. Any help, advice or suggestion on resource to help much appreciated.
 
-----Original Message-----

"(e-mail address removed)"
(e-mail address removed)... Win95. In hindsight
should have go to XP Home since I am only one who uses PC and only to access
internet; I do not access any corporate networks. re-downloading McAfee
Virus and Personal Firewall and I believe, based on the problems I have had
and my research that I have an application layer attack, which alters files,
executables, etc and I can not get rid of it. Information says how not to
get, not what to do if you have it. I have applied all XP updates and
security patches, I keep McAfee up to date, I ran the Blaster, etal programs
but still have problem I have completely reformatted hard disk to raw and
then reformatted, reinstalled everything (have done several times) still
have problem.Have used policies to restrict everything, still have problem.
Here are some of the ways it shows up. When I run SFC/File protection, I
get the message that I need to reinstall some Microsoft programs which have
been changed. When I insert the CD, I get the message that it is the wrong
one; it is the one I have used to install XP, and is the only one I have.


Probably because you have since installed SP1, but your cd is the original
version.

I have a ton of programs in C:\Windows\PC Health which just seem to grow.
When I run Help for example, McAfee tells me I have a suspious binary file.


McAfee seems to have a problem with that. I've seen the same thing when
there was no virus on the computer.


There is also a folder named Data Collection which grows each time I use my
PC. The list goes on. Has anyone every seen this problem, know how to get
rid of it or point me to a source who can help? I sent an email to
Microsoft support a few days ago (because the phone wait was 1 hour, and I
did not want to open my system to remote help for the obvious reasons) but I
have not heard back. Also emailed McAfee Techncial support, no response
yet. Any help, advice or suggestion on resource to help much appreciated.


.
Click to expand...
 
-----Original Message-----
Non-pirated, retail boxed XP for sure ?
Have you tried installing with no network connected,
turning on your firewall, visiting Windows Update
unto its content, then installing your anti-malware
software and updating them ?
This is rather order important.

--
Roger Abell
Microsoft MVP (Windows Server System: Security)
MCSE (W2k3,W2k,Nt4) MCDBA
"(e-mail address removed)"
(e-mail address removed)... Win95. In hindsight
should have go to XP Home since I am only one who uses PC and only to access
internet; I do not access any corporate networks. re-downloading McAfee
Virus and Personal Firewall and I believe, based on the problems I have had
and my research that I have an application layer attack, which alters files,
executables, etc and I can not get rid of it. Information says how not to
get, not what to do if you have it. I have applied all XP updates and
security patches, I keep McAfee up to date, I ran the Blaster, etal programs
but still have problem I have completely reformatted hard disk to raw and
then reformatted, reinstalled everything (have done several times) still
have problem.Have used policies to restrict everything, still have problem.
Here are some of the ways it shows up. When I run SFC/File protection, I
get the message that I need to reinstall some Microsoft programs which have
been changed. When I insert the CD, I get the message that it is the wrong
one; it is the one I have used to install XP, and is the only one I have. I
have a ton of programs in C:\Windows\PC Health which just seem to grow.
When I run Help for example, McAfee tells me I have a suspious binary file.
There is also a folder named Data Collection which grows each time I use my
PC. The list goes on. Has anyone every seen this problem, know how to get
rid of it or point me to a source who can help? I sent an email to
Microsoft support a few days ago (because the phone wait was 1 hour, and I
did not want to open my system to remote help for the obvious reasons) but I
have not heard back. Also emailed McAfee Techncial support, no response
yet. Any help, advice or suggestion on resource to help much appreciated.


.
Click to expand...
 
-----Original Message-----
I am using XP Professional, did a full upgrade from
Click to expand...
Win95. In hindsight should have go to XP Home since I am
only one who uses PC and only to access internet; I do
not access any corporate networks.
After installing I was on internet for awhile before re-
Click to expand...
downloading McAfee Virus and Personal Firewall and I
believe, based on the problems I have had and my research
that I have an application layer attack, which alters
files, executables, etc and I can not get rid of it.
Information says how not to get, not what to do if you
have it. I have applied all XP updates and security
patches, I keep McAfee up to date, I ran the Blaster,
etal programs but still have problem I have completely
reformatted hard disk to raw and then reformatted,
reinstalled everything (have done several times) still
have problem.Have used policies to restrict everything,
still have problem. Here are some of the ways it shows
up. When I run SFC/File protection, I get the message
that I need to reinstall some Microsoft programs which
have been changed. When I insert the CD, I get the
message that it is the wrong one; it is the one I have
used to install XP, and is the only one I have. I have a
ton of programs in C:\Windows\PC Health which just seem
to grow. When I run Help for example, McAfee tells me I
have a suspious binary file. There is also a folder
named Data Collection which grows each time I use my PC.
The list goes on. Has anyone every seen this problem,
know how to get rid of it or point me to a source who can
help? I sent an email to Microsoft support a few days
ago (because the phone wait was 1 hour, and I did not
want to open my system to remote help for the obvious
reasons) but I have not heard back. Also emailed McAfee
Techncial support, no response yet. Any help, advice or
suggestion on resource to help much appreciated.
 
I purchased the CD at an Office Depot store so am pretty sure it is not an illegal copy. Packaging etc looked authentic and was able to authenticate at MS website. CD is WindowsXP Professional, includes Service Pack1, verison 2002. So if this is an outdated SP1 what do I do when I am trying to run SFC and it wants me to insert CD to get to original files and this is the only CD I have (or have used). Also when I did my last complete re-install, I did not install anyother MS patches, security updates, Windows updates, etc. Only did the Blaster one since it is so current and a worry. The one anomolie to all of this is that SP1 and SP2 do still have registery entries even thought I completely re-installed. Should I delete these entries in order to run SFC? Thank

----- Roger Abell wrote: ----

Non-pirated, retail boxed XP for sure
Have you tried installing with no network connected
turning on your firewall, visiting Windows Updat
unto its content, then installing your anti-malwar
software and updating them
This is rather order important

--
Roger Abel
Microsoft MVP (Windows Server System: Security
MCSE (W2k3,W2k,Nt4) MCDB
[email protected] said:
I am using XP Professional, did a full upgrade from Win95. In hindsigh
Click to expand...
should have go to XP Home since I am only one who uses PC and only to acces
internet; I do not access any corporate networks
After installing I was on internet for awhile before re-downloading McAfe
Click to expand...
Virus and Personal Firewall and I believe, based on the problems I have ha
and my research that I have an application layer attack, which alters files
executables, etc and I can not get rid of it. Information says how not t
get, not what to do if you have it. I have applied all XP updates an
security patches, I keep McAfee up to date, I ran the Blaster, etal program
but still have problem I have completely reformatted hard disk to raw an
then reformatted, reinstalled everything (have done several times) stil
have problem.Have used policies to restrict everything, still have problem
Here are some of the ways it shows up. When I run SFC/File protection,
get the message that I need to reinstall some Microsoft programs which hav
been changed. When I insert the CD, I get the message that it is the wron
one; it is the one I have used to install XP, and is the only one I have.
have a ton of programs in C:\Windows\PC Health which just seem to grow
When I run Help for example, McAfee tells me I have a suspious binary file
There is also a folder named Data Collection which grows each time I use m
PC. The list goes on. Has anyone every seen this problem, know how to ge
rid of it or point me to a source who can help? I sent an email t
Microsoft support a few days ago (because the phone wait was 1 hour, and
did not want to open my system to remote help for the obvious reasons) but
have not heard back. Also emailed McAfee Techncial support, no respons
yet. Any help, advice or suggestion on resource to help much appreciated
 
I am not sure I understand what you mean by "installing with no network connected". I have a standalone PC and install from a CD, not via download from a network and I do not connect to any corporate network, just my ISP. Are you suggesting that there is a way to install but not the network components. Please clarify. thanks
 
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