I tried to get XP backup at ".onecomputer guy", but can't....

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I need to back up my registry (Wins XP, Home Edition)
because a website has hijacked my homepage and redirects me
back to it when I use Internet Explorer. Another poster got
advice on a similar problem; see below:
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Subject: Re: XP backup utility
From: "t.cruise" <t__cruise@[NoSpam]hotmail.com>
Sent: 2/25/2004 4:28:38 PM

If you don't have an XP CD, you can download ntbackup.msi at
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

Save to a folder on your hard drive, than double click the
saved
ntbackup.msi file to install...

T.C.
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My copy of XP Home Edition came with my machine. Since it
is the Home Edition, it does not have the backup utility
installed, and I do not have a copy of the XP CD. Is
there anyplace I can download this utility program? I've
searched and searched the MS site and can't find
anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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___________________________________________________________

BUT, when I try going to:
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

I just get gibberish text.
A) Do I need to go through this proceedure if I don't have
an original XP CD?
B) Is there aqn easier way to back up my registry before I
follow Microsoft's directions for 'removing hijacking
websites' from my registry?
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Hi Ron,

Just remove the homepage hijacker(s): The first one ought to do it.

Hijack This
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

Spybot
http://tinyurl.com/btf8

CW Shredder (Line 308)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

Registry:

To Backup the Registry go to Start/Run/Regedit. Click File/Export.
Toward the bottom under Export range, choose All and save.

HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q322/7/56.asp

Backup Utilities: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util






Ron said:
I need to back up my registry (Wins XP, Home Edition)
because a website has hijacked my homepage and redirects me
back to it when I use Internet Explorer. Another poster got
advice on a similar problem; see below:
__________________________________________________________
----------------------------------------------------------
. Reply (E-mail) Forward (E-mail)
Subject: Re: XP backup utility
From: "t.cruise" <t__cruise@[NoSpam]hotmail.com>
Sent: 2/25/2004 4:28:38 PM

If you don't have an XP CD, you can download ntbackup.msi at
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

Save to a folder on your hard drive, than double click the
saved
ntbackup.msi file to install...

T.C.
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My copy of XP Home Edition came with my machine. Since it
is the Home Edition, it does not have the backup utility
installed, and I do not have a copy of the XP CD. Is
there anyplace I can download this utility program? I've
searched and searched the MS site and can't find
anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Click to expand...
----------------------------------------------------------
___________________________________________________________

BUT, when I try going to:
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

I just get gibberish text.
A) Do I need to go through this proceedure if I don't have
an original XP CD?
B) Is there aqn easier way to back up my registry before I
follow Microsoft's directions for 'removing hijacking
websites' from my registry?
____________________________________________________________
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Hi Ron,

1) Install and run Adaware from www.lavasoft.de

2) Install and run Spybot from www.safer-networking.org

3) Install and run Spyware Blaster from
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

4) Also check these links for helpful advice on removing garbage:
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://aumha.org/win5/a/parasite.htm
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone



Ron said:
I need to back up my registry (Wins XP, Home Edition)
because a website has hijacked my homepage and redirects me
back to it when I use Internet Explorer. Another poster got
advice on a similar problem; see below:
__________________________________________________________
----------------------------------------------------------
. Reply (E-mail) Forward (E-mail)
Subject: Re: XP backup utility
From: "t.cruise" <t__cruise@[NoSpam]hotmail.com>
Sent: 2/25/2004 4:28:38 PM

If you don't have an XP CD, you can download ntbackup.msi at
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

Save to a folder on your hard drive, than double click the
saved
ntbackup.msi file to install...

T.C.
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My copy of XP Home Edition came with my machine. Since it
is the Home Edition, it does not have the backup utility
installed, and I do not have a copy of the XP CD. Is
there anyplace I can download this utility program? I've
searched and searched the MS site and can't find
anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Click to expand...
----------------------------------------------------------
___________________________________________________________

BUT, when I try going to:
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

I just get gibberish text.
A) Do I need to go through this proceedure if I don't have
an original XP CD?
B) Is there aqn easier way to back up my registry before I
follow Microsoft's directions for 'removing hijacking
websites' from my registry?
____________________________________________________________
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Thanks Kelly and Rick,
Rick--I already have Adaware on my system, and Trend's
PcCillin, 2000. I just realized that my 'free'copy of
"Hacker Eliminator" was really just a trial version that
has already expired. I assume I need new protection against
hackers immediately, but Eliminator wants $100 for their
downloadable software. 1)Can you recommend a better value?
2) Given the above do I stil need to follow your #2 and #3
instructions below?

Much obliged folks, Ron

-----Original Message-----
Hi Ron,

1) Install and run Adaware from www.lavasoft.de

2) Install and run Spybot from www.safer-networking.org

3) Install and run Spyware Blaster from
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

4) Also check these links for helpful advice on removing garbage:
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://aumha.org/win5/a/parasite.htm
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone



Ron said:
I need to back up my registry (Wins XP, Home Edition)
because a website has hijacked my homepage and redirects me
back to it when I use Internet Explorer. Another poster got
advice on a similar problem; see below:
__________________________________________________________
----------------------------------------------------------
. Reply (E-mail) Forward (E-mail)
Subject: Re: XP backup utility
From: "t.cruise" <t__cruise@[NoSpam]hotmail.com>
Sent: 2/25/2004 4:28:38 PM

If you don't have an XP CD, you can download ntbackup.msi at
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

Save to a folder on your hard drive, than double click the
saved
ntbackup.msi file to install...

T.C.
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My copy of XP Home Edition came with my machine. Since it
is the Home Edition, it does not have the backup utility
installed, and I do not have a copy of the XP CD. Is
there anyplace I can download this utility program? I've
searched and searched the MS site and can't find
anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Click to expand...
----------------------------------------------------------
___________________________________________________________

BUT, when I try going to:
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

I just get gibberish text.
A) Do I need to go through this proceedure if I don't have
an original XP CD?
B) Is there aqn easier way to back up my registry before I
follow Microsoft's directions for 'removing hijacking
websites' from my registry?
____________________________________________________________
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Hi,

1) No recommendations.

2) Different programs detect different things, I would suggest you use each.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone



Thanks Kelly and Rick,
Rick--I already have Adaware on my system, and Trend's
PcCillin, 2000. I just realized that my 'free'copy of
"Hacker Eliminator" was really just a trial version that
has already expired. I assume I need new protection against
hackers immediately, but Eliminator wants $100 for their
downloadable software. 1)Can you recommend a better value?
2) Given the above do I stil need to follow your #2 and #3
instructions below?

Much obliged folks, Ron

-----Original Message-----
Hi Ron,

1) Install and run Adaware from www.lavasoft.de

2) Install and run Spybot from www.safer-networking.org

3) Install and run Spyware Blaster from
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

4) Also check these links for helpful advice on removing garbage:
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://aumha.org/win5/a/parasite.htm
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone



Ron said:
I need to back up my registry (Wins XP, Home Edition)
because a website has hijacked my homepage and redirects me
back to it when I use Internet Explorer. Another poster got
advice on a similar problem; see below:
__________________________________________________________
----------------------------------------------------------
. Reply (E-mail) Forward (E-mail)
Subject: Re: XP backup utility
From: "t.cruise" <t__cruise@[NoSpam]hotmail.com>
Sent: 2/25/2004 4:28:38 PM

If you don't have an XP CD, you can download ntbackup.msi at
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

Save to a folder on your hard drive, than double click the
saved
ntbackup.msi file to install...

T.C.
t__cruise@[NoSpam]hotmail.com
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message
My copy of XP Home Edition came with my machine. Since it
is the Home Edition, it does not have the backup utility
installed, and I do not have a copy of the XP CD. Is
there anyplace I can download this utility program? I've
searched and searched the MS site and can't find
anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
----------------------------------------------------------
___________________________________________________________

BUT, when I try going to:
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/software/ntbackup.msi

I just get gibberish text.
A) Do I need to go through this proceedure if I don't have
an original XP CD?
B) Is there aqn easier way to back up my registry before I
follow Microsoft's directions for 'removing hijacking
websites' from my registry?
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