Sing in to MS Net passport when exploring folder?

[Don Burnette]

Today, I was browsing through windows explorer, in my c: windows/documents
and settings/ don burnette/ folder. Upon going into the folder, I got a pop
up window prompting me to sign in to Passport. This has just started today,
and the prompt comes up as soon as I open the don burnette folder.

Why would I be getting this popup when exploring into this folder? I usually
go in there on a weekly basis to delete the temp and temp internet files
folders.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Usually, one "signs on" using Passport, not "sing in".
What song are you singing into Passport?

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| Today, I was browsing through windows explorer, in my c: windows/documents
| and settings/ don burnette/ folder. Upon going into the folder, I got a pop
| up window prompting me to sign in to Passport. This has just started today,
| and the prompt comes up as soon as I open the don burnette folder.
|
| Why would I be getting this popup when exploring into this folder? I usually
| go in there on a weekly basis to delete the temp and temp internet files
| folders.
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| Don Burnette

 

[Don Burnette]

Sorry, typo.

When I open my " don burnette" folder in documents and settings, I
immediately get a prompt to sign in to net passport.

It just started doing this, any ideas why?

 

[NoStop]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, Don Burnette had this to
say:

Sorry, typo.

When I open my " don burnette" folder in documents and settings, I
immediately get a prompt to sign in to net passport.

It just started doing this, any ideas why?

Your system has been infected by spyware. Better known as .NET Passport.

 

[Don Burnette]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, Don Burnette had
this to say:

Your system has been infected by spyware. Better known as .NET
Passport.

But why did it just start doing this? I go into that folder every weekend to
empty it, and only today did it start prompting for me to sign in.

 

[NoStop]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, Don Burnette had this to
say:

But why did it just start doing this? I go into that folder every weekend
to empty it, and only today did it start prompting for me to sign in.

Sorry but I don't let spyware anywhere near my XP box. Go and ask Carey
Frisch {MVP] for help. He'll tell you all about the wonderful eXPerience
you're now getting. That's if he has time to get beyond correcting your
typos.

Best of luck!

 

[Sharon F]

But why did it just start doing this? I go into that folder every weekend to
empty it, and only today did it start prompting for me to sign in.

Don, is there an internet shortcut loose in the folder? If yes, try moving
it into a subfolder and see if the problem continues. (I haven't seen this
happen in XP yet but it occurred in other versions of Windows. Worth a try
anyhow.)

Also check the system for spyware and virus. I like AdAware for detecting
and removing adware and spyware. An online scanner is good for a second
opinion if your resident antivirus app isn't picking up anything:
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

 

[Don Burnette]

Don, is there an internet shortcut loose in the folder? If yes, try
moving it into a subfolder and see if the problem continues. (I
haven't seen this happen in XP yet but it occurred in other versions
of Windows. Worth a try anyhow.)

Also check the system for spyware and virus. I like AdAware for
detecting and removing adware and spyware. An online scanner is good
for a second opinion if your resident antivirus app isn't picking up
anything:
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

Thanks Sharon.

Strange thing, after a shutdown and reboot, the problem seems to have gone
away.
Must have been some kind of temp file in there causing it that went away
after the system was shut down..

 

[Sharon F]

Thanks Sharon.

Strange thing, after a shutdown and reboot, the problem seems to have gone
away.
Must have been some kind of temp file in there causing it that went away
after the system was shut down..

You're welcome, Don and thanks for letting me know that all is okay again.
I'll never cease to be amazed by how many Windows problems are fixed after
a shutdown and power up. ;^)

 

[Don Burnette]

You're welcome, Don and thanks for letting me know that all is okay
again. I'll never cease to be amazed by how many Windows problems are
fixed after a shutdown and power up. ;^)

Well, would you believe it is now doing it again?
Augh!!

 

[Sharon F]

Well, would you believe it is now doing it again?
Augh!!

Reboot again!
Did you check before for the presence of an internet shortcut?

 

[Don Burnette]

Reboot again!
Did you check before for the presence of an internet shortcut?

I did, problem still persists. It is when I go in my user folder ( Don B)
in documents and settings that I get this immediate prompt to sign in to net
passport.
Cleaned out temp folders, rebooted, still same problem. No internet shortcut
in there that I see... I've done a full system scan with ad-aware, still
this issue remains.

Very strange.

 

[Sharon F]

I did, problem still persists. It is when I go in my user folder ( Don B)
in documents and settings that I get this immediate prompt to sign in to net
passport.
Cleaned out temp folders, rebooted, still same problem. No internet shortcut
in there that I see... I've done a full system scan with ad-aware, still
this issue remains.

Very strange.

It is a strange problem. Am sorry that I don't have any more suggestions
for you.

 

[Kelly]

Is this happening on an external drive and you used a backup? Do you play
Halo from your PC? Is ASP.Net updated, IIS, Office is fine if installed?
Am very curious about this one.

Added info:

Go to Start/Run and type in: control userpasswords2. Once there:

Advanced, Manage Passwords. Or, Control Panel, User Accounts, select a user
then Manage my network passwords.


..Net Passport Member Services: http://memberservices.passport.net/

Go to Start/Run and type in: control userpasswords2. Advanced/Manage
Passwords/Remove.

Tip:

Add Control Userpasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

You can also check here: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MessengerService\ListCache\.NET
Messenger Service. In the right pane, Identity Name

Disable Storage of .Net Passwords (Line 223) Right hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[Don Burnette]

It is a strange problem. Am sorry that I don't have any more
suggestions for you.

Thanks for trying Sharon!!

 

[Don Burnette]

Hi Kelly,

No, not from an external drive or backup.
Do not have Halo.
Asp.net is updated, also am current with all windows XP updates, as well as
office.

I'll look at some of the other suggestions when I have more time, gotta run
to work.

Thanks,


Don Burnette

 

[Don Burnette]

Hi Kelly,

I am not sure what you are suggesting I do when I get in the control
userpasswords2 advanced/manage passwords option.
When I get there, it lists "passport.net\*(passport) . This is the only
entry listed in the edit or remove option.
Are you suggesting I remove this entry?


Thanks,

Don Burnette

 

[David Candy]

You can drag things out over days, can't you. I notice you don't give any information that a diagnosis could be made on. What's in the folder.

 

[David Sherman]

Did anyone figureed this out?

I have a friend who has the same problem.

thanks

 

[Brian]

I am having the same problem - it happens when I open up the Documents and
Settings/Personal folder on my machine (XP Prof. SP2+all latest updates).
Brian.

Did anyone figureed this out?

I have a friend who has the same problem.

thanks






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