MyPC extra directories: Documents / Shared

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Is there a way to remove these copies / unwanted directories.. have had
uauthorized access before.. would like there to be 2 less things to grab on
to.. thanks.
 
nastech said:
Is there a way to remove these copies / unwanted directories.. have
had uauthorized access before.. would like there to be 2 less things
to grab on to.. thanks.
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The Shared Documents directory is a system file and cannot be removed.
It is not an "extra" directory. XP is a multi-user operating system
whether or not only one person uses it.

Instead of tinkering with system files/folders, stay safe by practicing
safe behavior. Since you didn't mention any details about the
"unauthorized access", I can't address them directly but here are some
links to help you practice "Safe Hex":

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971 - So How Did I Get
Infected Anyway?
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2006/02/05/82584.aspx - MVP
Harry Waldron - The Family PC - How to stay safe on the Internet
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - Eric Howes on
Rogue Antispyware Programs
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp - Protect Your PC
http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/ - Home Computer
Security

Malke
 
hi, thanks! like to give just the essentials.. am technical writer (do pay
attention to detail) one notice is when give specifics get 90% less
help.........

but have had different things happen differrent times, have been hacked...
not sure now, just know about probablilities, especially after check find out
bout the likes of the following, maybe you can help:

- recent (<1wk, reinstall system: xp home, zas firewall.. no longer have
passlock capability, but symptoms right now,, this hour (was concerned about
Internet Options Settings) wonder if Zone Alarm / apps change 3 areas of
lists of settings in Inet Opts: Security, Privacy, Advanced)

HAD RESET ALL TO DEFAULTS. things changed (I made no such changes to start
with)

After complete uninstall / reinstall of Zone-Alarm, this morning, notice new
/ never seen before settings in Inet options: Security: now at CUSTOM;
Privacy: now at Accpet All cookies; Advanced: Changed when hit RESTORE
DEFAULTS / CANCEL.

Consider self intermediate? but looking at advanced items... know hacks can
occur with BackdorPadador.. never knew they were there, sites dealing with
security forensics (20k blocks after bad sectors)... trendmicro loosely
describes "GREYWARE", but does not give details???????????

some microsoft settings you think would be hardwired in for security, and
give you option to turn off (in an up-front manner), instead of all:
vice-verse

specific: CP, nw conn, lan, adv, ck protect, restart.

then there's war with restoring files / fighting permissions to new (same
computer) / no support for choice before hand.. learning to use MS send
files to D: wizard, but doesn't span disks??? don't know if listed 2-4 items
here, but have found between 15-20 lengthy procedures (can reduce to likes
above, but wouldn't mind having time to post a web page on XP-Performance
Procedure/Security)..

sum: .. won't say it.. too much not pre-figured out for the masses to have
to repeat (millions of times). will send short list on next post, of some
sites found, will add yours... new section on info (thankyou very much)

- a one: hundred percent obstacle times 20 procedures times 50 steps times
50 million people x oops gotcha, start over times a hundred percent obstacle
times 20...

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
would have a site on install settings, not paragraph form/ backwards, just
steps for a logical install procedure for performance / security, finding
steps everywhere, none that come close to inclusive... anyways, thanks

! SEC - STEPS have directories in this general order: with shortcuts with
these links & applications

0!! SPYWARE BLASTER
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html


0a HOSTS MVPS
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/restricted.htm
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm


0b WIN / MSO UPDATES
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us


1a util Cleanmgr Defrag
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cleanmgr.exe
right click C: drive, properties, tools, error checking / defrag


1b MS NW DIAG TOOL
1c MS DEBUG TOOL


a AdawareSEpersonal if 100s, run twice
http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/


b Spybot if 100s, run twice
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022-10122137.html?part=dl-spybot&subj=dl&tag=but
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html


c AV FREE Housecall - online scans
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan/ascan_6.asp
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html


d stng260
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/


e FIRE WALL
MUST HAVE A FIREWALL, here’s one, but need something that gets them out
(or like tools above “and†maybe za suite, not just keep them out like
ms-firewall or za free>

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp?lid=staticcomp_za
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/trial_zaFamily/trial_zaFamily.jsp


f HijackThis detect-remove - detailed FORUM pro help
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/hijackthis_sfx.php
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/posthjtlog.html


IN - BOX: (check)

INFORMATION:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2006/02/05/82584.aspx
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

SPYWARE PROGS:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2/Default.mspx
http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/
 
nastech said:
hi, thanks! like to give just the essentials.. am technical writer
(do pay
attention to detail) one notice is when give specifics get 90% less
help.........
Click to expand...

If you are a technical writer, then you must know that clear
communication requires writing with good English, in complete sentences
with nouns and verbs. This post and the one following this one are
extremely difficult to read. If this is your normal posting style, that
is why you aren't getting help, not because "when give specifics get
90% less help". I'm not saying this to hurt your feelings but rather to
help you maximize your chances of getting useful answers.
but have had different things happen differrent times, have been
hacked... not sure now, just know about probablilities, especially
after check find out bout the likes of the following, maybe you can
help:
Click to expand...

(snip)

I'm sorry, but I've tried to read this post twice and it makes no sense.
If you have a question, post it with pertinent details clearly and
concisely, using paragraph breaks or numbered points. Here are some
links to help you make a good newsgroup post:

http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Malke
 
nastech said:
would have a site on install settings, not paragraph form/ backwards,
just steps for a logical install procedure for performance / security,
finding
steps everywhere, none that come close to inclusive... anyways,
thanks
Click to expand...

(snip)

Is there a question in here? I didn't understand what you want at all.
Please see my previous reply. Again, I am not trying to hurt your
feelings in any way.

Malke
 
nastech said:
hi, thanks! like to give just the essentials.. am technical writer (do
pay
attention to detail) one notice is when give specifics get 90% less
help.........

but have had different things happen differrent times, have been
hacked...
not sure now, just know about probablilities, especially after check find
out
bout the likes of the following, maybe you can help:

- recent (<1wk, reinstall system: xp home, zas firewall.. no longer have
passlock capability, but symptoms right now,, this hour (was concerned
about
Internet Options Settings) wonder if Zone Alarm / apps change 3 areas of
lists of settings in Inet Opts: Security, Privacy, Advanced)

HAD RESET ALL TO DEFAULTS. things changed (I made no such changes to
start
with)

After complete uninstall / reinstall of Zone-Alarm, this morning, notice
new
/ never seen before settings in Inet options: Security: now at CUSTOM;
Privacy: now at Accpet All cookies; Advanced: Changed when hit
RESTORE
DEFAULTS / CANCEL.

Consider self intermediate? but looking at advanced items... know hacks
can
occur with BackdorPadador.. never knew they were there, sites dealing
with
security forensics (20k blocks after bad sectors)... trendmicro loosely
describes "GREYWARE", but does not give details???????????

some microsoft settings you think would be hardwired in for security, and
give you option to turn off (in an up-front manner), instead of all:
vice-verse

specific: CP, nw conn, lan, adv, ck protect, restart.

then there's war with restoring files / fighting permissions to new (same
computer) / no support for choice before hand.. learning to use MS send
files to D: wizard, but doesn't span disks??? don't know if listed 2-4
items
here, but have found between 15-20 lengthy procedures (can reduce to likes
above, but wouldn't mind having time to post a web page on XP-Performance
Procedure/Security)..

sum: .. won't say it.. too much not pre-figured out for the masses to
have
to repeat (millions of times). will send short list on next post, of
some
sites found, will add yours... new section on info (thankyou very much)

- a one: hundred percent obstacle times 20 procedures times 50 steps
times
50 million people x oops gotcha, start over times a hundred percent
obstacle
times 20...

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Click to expand...


You would be best served by writing in complete sentences with reasonable
grammar. Your post is impossible to understand - well maybe not impossible
but certainly unclear enough that one has to guess it's meaning. You might
want to rewrite it. This applies to your latter posts as well.
 
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