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hi jamiekate,
that item SBSD flags is just a harmless leftover, why it didnt clean up i dont really know. if you still had "it" you would know. i think your good to go. cookies are pretty much harmless, but you can set Firefox to dump cookies after closing.
with firefox open:
tools>options>privacy tab>cookies> check "allow sites to set cookies"
"for the originating site only" keep cookies "unitl i close Ffox" more options under settings tab.
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that item SBSD flags is just a harmless leftover, why it didnt clean up i dont really know. if you still had "it" you would know. i think your good to go. cookies are pretty much harmless, but you can set Firefox to dump cookies after closing.
with firefox open:
tools>options>privacy tab>cookies> check "allow sites to set cookies"
"for the originating site only" keep cookies "unitl i close Ffox" more options under settings tab.
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hi jamiekate,
glad to help.
Be careful of what you download, and where you download it from. Many programs come bundled with extra software.You may be installing more than you think. Learn more about the program, Does it come bundled with other "3rd party" programs? What do the 3rd party programs do? Will they deliver ads? If you search hard enough you can always find a "clean" alternative to any software. Stay away from warez and crack sites. Becarful what you download from file sharing networks. If you are not sure, scan it with your Antivirus app. A small file (in KB) is probably not what you think it is. DO YOU TRUST THE SOURCE? Check this database:Spyware Guide or this: Library before installing free/shareware.
Make sure you keep your Windows OS current by visiting Windows update
occasionaly to download and install any critical updates and service packs.
Adjust your browser settings: Change your(active x) settings in IE. With IE open go to tools, internet options, security tab. Click on the internet globe, then custom level. Set the first option "download signed active x controls" to prompt, the next two to disable. Read more:
Working with Internet Explorer 6 Security
Many exploits are directed at Internet Explorer, you dont have to use it. Try a different browser. You can have and use more than one browser on your computer.
Like Firefox,
Install a Firewall:A firewall will help to control what comes in from the internet and what leaves your computer to the internet. Zone Alarm is a free and easy to use firewall, that will provide in and outbound protection. XP firewall dosnt block outbound traffic. Its important to know/learn what routinely needs a internet connection.
Zone Alarm
OutPost Lite
Jetico Personal Firewall
Look n Stop
Outlook Express with the default settings is not secure. It will run scripts, download images etc, just like a browser. You dont have to use it. Windows SP1/SP2 updates have made big improvments to Outlook. Another reason to stay updated.
look here
and here
Or try Pegasus Mail, safer by default,no tweaking needed.
Make sure you have and keep updated Antivirus software
Free for home users:
avast! 4 Home Edition Download
AVG free version 7.0
AntiVir Personal Edition
Clam Win
Download one or two of these, install and update before using:(if these are constantly finding malware, then you need to make changes to your browser and or your habits)
CounterSpy Free trial version
Spybot Search and destroy
Ad-Aware SE Personal edition
Microsoft Windows Defender
Becarful with spyware "removers and scanners"-- there are many "rogue/suspect" programs that "claim to remove" spyware.Check here first.
AntiTrojan software to fill in the gap:
a2 free
Ewido Anti-Spyware
Trojan Hunter
Tauscan trial version
Other programs to consider:
Process Guard stop events/processes with user intervention
SpywareBlaster add security to IE
IE-SPYAD adds adware peddlers sites/domains to IE restricted zone
ATF cleaner (W2K,XP only) cleans out temp files,history, autoforms etc
Learn More:
Test Your Browser
Parasite Free
Safe Hex
Shelf Lifes page
Browser Security Checkup
glad to help.
Be careful of what you download, and where you download it from. Many programs come bundled with extra software.You may be installing more than you think. Learn more about the program, Does it come bundled with other "3rd party" programs? What do the 3rd party programs do? Will they deliver ads? If you search hard enough you can always find a "clean" alternative to any software. Stay away from warez and crack sites. Becarful what you download from file sharing networks. If you are not sure, scan it with your Antivirus app. A small file (in KB) is probably not what you think it is. DO YOU TRUST THE SOURCE? Check this database:Spyware Guide or this: Library before installing free/shareware.
Make sure you keep your Windows OS current by visiting Windows update
occasionaly to download and install any critical updates and service packs.
Adjust your browser settings: Change your(active x) settings in IE. With IE open go to tools, internet options, security tab. Click on the internet globe, then custom level. Set the first option "download signed active x controls" to prompt, the next two to disable. Read more:
Working with Internet Explorer 6 Security
Many exploits are directed at Internet Explorer, you dont have to use it. Try a different browser. You can have and use more than one browser on your computer.
Like Firefox,
Install a Firewall:A firewall will help to control what comes in from the internet and what leaves your computer to the internet. Zone Alarm is a free and easy to use firewall, that will provide in and outbound protection. XP firewall dosnt block outbound traffic. Its important to know/learn what routinely needs a internet connection.
Zone Alarm
OutPost Lite
Jetico Personal Firewall
Look n Stop
Outlook Express with the default settings is not secure. It will run scripts, download images etc, just like a browser. You dont have to use it. Windows SP1/SP2 updates have made big improvments to Outlook. Another reason to stay updated.
look here
and here
Or try Pegasus Mail, safer by default,no tweaking needed.
Make sure you have and keep updated Antivirus software
Free for home users:
avast! 4 Home Edition Download
AVG free version 7.0
AntiVir Personal Edition
Clam Win
Download one or two of these, install and update before using:(if these are constantly finding malware, then you need to make changes to your browser and or your habits)
CounterSpy Free trial version
Spybot Search and destroy
Ad-Aware SE Personal edition
Microsoft Windows Defender
Becarful with spyware "removers and scanners"-- there are many "rogue/suspect" programs that "claim to remove" spyware.Check here first.
AntiTrojan software to fill in the gap:
a2 free
Ewido Anti-Spyware
Trojan Hunter
Tauscan trial version
Other programs to consider:
Process Guard stop events/processes with user intervention
SpywareBlaster add security to IE
IE-SPYAD adds adware peddlers sites/domains to IE restricted zone
ATF cleaner (W2K,XP only) cleans out temp files,history, autoforms etc
Learn More:
Test Your Browser
Parasite Free
Safe Hex
Shelf Lifes page
Browser Security Checkup
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can you direct me to another help site or maybe answer my question? i have a dvd rw drive that is not giving me the option to format my disks? this drive is new and was replaced under warranty (sp?) last month and i have been having to format my disks with my stand alone dvd recorder.
jamiekate
can you direct me to another help site or maybe answer my question? i have a dvd rw drive that is not giving me the option to format my disks? this drive is new and was replaced under warranty (sp?) last month and i have been having to format my disks with my stand alone dvd recorder.
jamiekate
hi jamiekate,
format? do you mean burn (audio/video files) to a blank DVD or CD ?
you can look in device manager:
right click on my computer, select properties, hardware tab,device manager, click the + sign next to CD/DVD ROM, see if your drive is listed and that its not flagged with a exclamation mark.
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format? do you mean burn (audio/video files) to a blank DVD or CD ?
you can look in device manager:
right click on my computer, select properties, hardware tab,device manager, click the + sign next to CD/DVD ROM, see if your drive is listed and that its not flagged with a exclamation mark.
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No exclamation mark next to my dvd-rw drive.I can burn dvd's just fine but when i do a dvd rw it is giving me a error message. I have been formatting them on my sony dvd recorder.It says
I/O Error
device [1:0:0] plextor dvdr px 750a 1.02(e
(ata)
interpretation:check conditon
cdb:2a00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00
interpretation: write 10 -sectors:0-31
sense area:70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0a 00 00 00 00 30 05 00 00 00 00
interpretations:cannot write medium-incompatible format.
Now when i format them on dvd recorder it will burn just fine, and my dvd -r's burn fine too.
This burner is new,just replaced.
thanks
jamiekate
I/O Error
device [1:0:0] plextor dvdr px 750a 1.02(e
(ata)interpretation:check conditon
cdb:2a00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00
interpretation: write 10 -sectors:0-31
sense area:70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0a 00 00 00 00 30 05 00 00 00 00
interpretations:cannot write medium-incompatible format.
Now when i format them on dvd recorder it will burn just fine, and my dvd -r's burn fine too.
This burner is new,just replaced.
thanks
jamiekate
hi jamiekate,
have you tried upgrading to the latest firmware for the drive?
or a different brand of dvd-rw media
http://www.plextor.com/english/products/750A.htm
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have you tried upgrading to the latest firmware for the drive?
or a different brand of dvd-rw media
http://www.plextor.com/english/products/750A.htm
shelf life
