Win32.Agent.icb user.dll help

[burgeymon]

ok thanks for the help. about the firewalls. webroot haas a free one as well but it will get on your last nerve askin for permission for everything, giving the file name only and not telling you what program its connected to so you have no idea if you should let it through

i found a copy of outpost on cnet but its not 64 bit, and doesnt the free version of zone alarm kinda suck? had zone alarm pro back in the day and it was awesome, i remember there was a link on the msnbc website to a site that would test your firewall. i tried a bunch and with za pro they could tell "someone" was there but couldnt tell who or where or anything. it kept you locked up tight. but thats some bucks nowadayz.

will check into the others though and try em out. wish i could remember that site that tested em.

thanks again for the help.

c-ya!

[shelf life]

ok your welcome. Outpost Pro 2009 is 64 bit, not free though. they have a new free version out, make sure its not version 1.0 that you got (its real old) It will work on your machine unless your just trying to keep everything 64bit.
I havent used ZA in years. It was one of the first software FW solutions.

There are many sites that will ping your FW. If you have a router in your set up, its the router thats getting scanned not your machine.

A few port scanners:

http://www.securitymetrics.com/portscan.adp
http://www.canyouseeme.org/
https://www.grc.com/ Shields Up
http://www.derkeiler.com/Service/PortScan
http://www.pcflank.com/
http://linux-sec.net/Audit/nmap.test.gwif.html
http://www.hackerwatch.org/probe/

heres some tips to help reduce your risk:

Reducing Your Risk To Malware:
The Short Version:

1) It is essential to Keep your OS,(Windows) browser (IE, FireFox) and other software up to date to "patch" vulnerabilities that could be exploited. This is now also true for web based application like Java, Adobe Flash/Reader, QuickTime etc. Check there version status here.

2) Know what you are installing to your computer. Alot of software can come bundled with unwanted add-ons, like adware, toolbars and malware. Do not install any files from ads, popups or random links. Do not fall for fake warnings about virus and trojans being found on your computer and your then prompted to install software to remedy this. See also the signs that you may have malware on your computer.

3) Install and keep updated: one antivirus and two or three anti-malware applications. If not updated they will soon be worthless. Scanning frequency is a function of your computer habits.

4) Refrain from clicking on links or attachments you receive via E-Mail, IM, Chat Rooms or Social Sites, no matter how tempting or legitimate the message may seem.

5) Don't click on ads/pop ups or offers from websites requesting that you need to install software or codecs to your computer.

6) Don't click on offers to "scan" your computer. Install ActiveX Objects with care. Do you trust the website?

7) Set up and use limited accounts for everyday use, rather than administrator accounts. Limited accounts can help prevent *malware from installing.*

8) Install and understand the limitations of a software firewall.

9) Consider using an alternate browser and E-mail client. Internet Explorer and OutLook Express are popular targets for malicious code because they are widely used. See also: Hardening or Securing Internet Explorer.

10) If your habits include: warez, cracks etc or you install files via p2p networks then you are much more likely to encounter malicious code. Do you trust the source? Do you really need another malware source?

A longer version in link below.

Happy Safe Surfing.

[burgeymon]

cool, thanks for the links. some 32 bit stuff vista wont even install, even as admin. and the outpost i tried was such a program. vista has its good parts i guess, looks nice lol. but i SOOOOOOOOO miss xp. been thinking about giving vista the ol boot. with the harware on here xp would be a speed demon. and id have a lot less problems finding the right program. i dunno.

maybe windows 7 will be better than both. waiting on someone i know to have it so i can see with my own eyes, just not willing to put the free demo copy on here at the moment. sit back and wait, see what others say i guess.

thanks again for the links, will check into it all on my next days off.
c-ya.