Equiv. of msconfig in win2k?

[DougO]

In win98 I was accustomed to disabling some startup programs in msconfig,
since the programs themselves often don't allow you to disable their "memory
resident" (if that's the correct term) functions. I see that msconfig no
longer exists in win2k, so I'm hoping that there is some other way to
disable these programs.

In a related question, I'm noticing that, after my upgrade, my internet
connection (56k modem) is UPLOADING 2 to 5 times more data than it is
downloading (!!!) This has me more than a bit worried - is there some weird
win2k-specific virus uploading the contents of my computer to some remote
site? Or is there simply some program running in the background stuck in
some loop while trying to update itself over the internet?

Any tips appreciated!

Thanks,
Doug

 

[DougO]

Oops - I see that this question has already been thoroughly answered on this
NG. My second question still remains unanswered though. Any guesses anyone?

 

[Steve Parry [MVP]]

In win98 I was accustomed to disabling some startup programs in
msconfig, since the programs themselves often don't allow you to
disable their "memory resident" (if that's the correct term)
functions. I see that msconfig no longer exists in win2k, so I'm
hoping that there is some other way to disable these programs.

In a related question, I'm noticing that, after my upgrade, my
internet connection (56k modem) is UPLOADING 2 to 5 times more data
than it is downloading (!!!) This has me more than a bit worried - is
there some weird win2k-specific virus uploading the contents of my
computer to some remote site? Or is there simply some program running
in the background stuck in some loop while trying to update itself
over the internet?

Any tips appreciated!

Thanks,
Doug

http://www2.whidbey.com/djdenham/Msconfig.htm

goto


www.kerio.com

and download their free firewall ... it will report what is trying to
get outside

 

[DougO]

Thanks Steve. I installed msconfig and found a program called teekids
running in the background. Hmmm, where did I hear that name before... yep,
it was the Blaster worm. Apparently wasn't able to run in win98, but as soon
as I installed win2k it was off and running. Ran a removal program and seem
to be OK now. I'll install that firewall program anyway...

I guess that means that I've now sent out several billion infected
emails.... :-(

 

[Steve Parry [MVP]]

Thanks Steve. I installed msconfig and found a program called teekids
running in the background. Hmmm, where did I hear that name before...
yep, it was the Blaster worm. Apparently wasn't able to run in win98,
but as soon as I installed win2k it was off and running. Ran a
removal program and seem to be OK now. I'll install that firewall
program anyway...

I guess that means that I've now sent out several billion infected
emails.... :-(

definately install the firewall .... Kerio have instructions on how to
create a custom ant MSBLAST rule ....
http://www.kerio.com/supp_kpf_faq_general.html#6

also I assume you have no ant virus? I believe this firm offer free AV
for personal use
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php
at
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

 

[DougO]

Yes, I confess I was using an old virus list. A new demo of McAfee found
several more viruses, in fact. I also see in the Kerio firewall that my
computer is being relentlessly hammered by attempts to gain access of some
sort. It's a jungle out there! I see now why win xp has a built-in
firewall...

 

[Steve Parry [MVP]]

Yes, I confess I was using an old virus list. A new demo of McAfee
found several more viruses, in fact. I also see in the Kerio
firewall that my computer is being relentlessly hammered by attempts
to gain access of some sort. It's a jungle out there! I see now why
win xp has a built-in firewall...

don't get too comfortable at the thought of the firewall in XP its not
full featured .... I leave it switched off and use Kerio instead