buickman50401,
I saw the fix for W7 for C: drive, but how would I do it for getting D: back?
I saw the fix for W7 for C: drive, but how would I do it for getting D: back?
Wow. Wiped out.
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Triple_Se7en
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Originally Posted By: Tom NJ
Originally Posted By: Rand
Also make sure you update java.. there are alot of driveby exploits that will molest your computer unless its updated.
How does one set Java to automatic updates? I do not have any Java icons in my control panel (XP) or start-up tray. Could it be that it is not installed???
Tom NJ
For XP Users.....
Click Start
Click Settings
Click Control Panel
Click Java in Control Panel
Look for Updates
While there in 'General', you can also...
Click Settings
Click Temporary Files
Delete the cache there.
Originally Posted By: Rand
Also make sure you update java.. there are alot of driveby exploits that will molest your computer unless its updated.
How does one set Java to automatic updates? I do not have any Java icons in my control panel (XP) or start-up tray. Could it be that it is not installed???
Tom NJ
For XP Users.....
Click Start
Click Settings
Click Control Panel
Click Java in Control Panel
Look for Updates
While there in 'General', you can also...
Click Settings
Click Temporary Files
Delete the cache there.
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Originally Posted By: Toy4x4
buickman50401,
I saw the fix for W7 for C: drive, but how would I do it for getting D: back?
Fix? Meaning recovering the data?
http://www.piriform.com/recuva
Try that. I've used it successfully to recover about 85% of a directory worth of pictures I accidentally deleted. The key to recovery is that the less writes to that drive since the deletion, the higher the possibility to bet the files back.
When a file is deleted it is physically still there (until overwritten). The OS tells the file system to flag the file as deleted, removing it from the file allocation table or journal and the space occupied by the file is marked as available for new writes. If you run a recovery program before that space is written over you can sometimes get it back.
buickman50401,
I saw the fix for W7 for C: drive, but how would I do it for getting D: back?
Fix? Meaning recovering the data?
http://www.piriform.com/recuva
Try that. I've used it successfully to recover about 85% of a directory worth of pictures I accidentally deleted. The key to recovery is that the less writes to that drive since the deletion, the higher the possibility to bet the files back.
When a file is deleted it is physically still there (until overwritten). The OS tells the file system to flag the file as deleted, removing it from the file allocation table or journal and the space occupied by the file is marked as available for new writes. If you run a recovery program before that space is written over you can sometimes get it back.
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: Tom NJ
How does one set Java to automatic updates? I do not have any Java icons in my control panel (XP) or start-up tray. Could it be that it is not installed???
Tom NJ
For XP Users.....
Click Start
Click Settings
Click Control Panel
Click Java in Control Panel
Look for Updates
Thanks, but there is no Java icon in my Control Panel (?). Is it possible I don't have it installed? I have XP Home Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3.
Tom NJ
Originally Posted By: Tom NJ
How does one set Java to automatic updates? I do not have any Java icons in my control panel (XP) or start-up tray. Could it be that it is not installed???
Tom NJ
For XP Users.....
Click Start
Click Settings
Click Control Panel
Click Java in Control Panel
Look for Updates
Thanks, but there is no Java icon in my Control Panel (?). Is it possible I don't have it installed? I have XP Home Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3.
Tom NJ
Tom, go here to see if you have it installed. If you do, you can simply uninstall your old version and reinstall the latest version.
http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Originally Posted By: Tom NJ
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: Tom NJ
How does one set Java to automatic updates? I do not have any Java icons in my control panel (XP) or start-up tray. Could it be that it is not installed???
Tom NJ
For XP Users.....
Click Start
Click Settings
Click Control Panel
Click Java in Control Panel
Look for Updates
Thanks, but there is no Java icon in my Control Panel (?). Is it possible I don't have it installed? I have XP Home Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3.
Tom NJ
I think you also need to click on the classic view in the control panel and then scroll down alphabetically to find the Java.
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: Tom NJ
How does one set Java to automatic updates? I do not have any Java icons in my control panel (XP) or start-up tray. Could it be that it is not installed???
Tom NJ
For XP Users.....
Click Start
Click Settings
Click Control Panel
Click Java in Control Panel
Look for Updates
Thanks, but there is no Java icon in my Control Panel (?). Is it possible I don't have it installed? I have XP Home Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3.
Tom NJ
I think you also need to click on the classic view in the control panel and then scroll down alphabetically to find the Java.
Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Tom, go here to see if you have it installed. If you do, you can simply uninstall your old version and reinstall the latest version.
http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Thanks Drew. That site says I do not have a working version of Java on my computer. Apparently I am getting along fine without it - what benefits does Java bring? I would just as soon not install any programs that I don't really need.
Tom
Tom, go here to see if you have it installed. If you do, you can simply uninstall your old version and reinstall the latest version.
http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Thanks Drew. That site says I do not have a working version of Java on my computer. Apparently I am getting along fine without it - what benefits does Java bring? I would just as soon not install any programs that I don't really need.
Tom
Originally Posted By: Tom NJ
Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Tom, go here to see if you have it installed. If you do, you can simply uninstall your old version and reinstall the latest version.
http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Thanks Drew. That site says I do not have a working version of Java on my computer. Apparently I am getting along fine without it - what benefits does Java bring? I would just as soon not install any programs that I don't really need.
Tom
There are a lot of sites that rely on it for special functions. For example, Rock Auto's catalog is java based.
Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Tom, go here to see if you have it installed. If you do, you can simply uninstall your old version and reinstall the latest version.
http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Thanks Drew. That site says I do not have a working version of Java on my computer. Apparently I am getting along fine without it - what benefits does Java bring? I would just as soon not install any programs that I don't really need.
Tom
There are a lot of sites that rely on it for special functions. For example, Rock Auto's catalog is java based.
Triple_Se7en
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Originally Posted By: Tom NJ
Thanks Drew. That site says I do not have a working version of Java on my computer. Apparently I am getting along fine without it - what benefits does Java bring? I would just as soon not install any programs that I don't really need.
I'll bet you don;t have Adobe either.
Minimal computer usage / travel doesn't require much in programs / applications. The more you use it's functions -- the more you'll need things discussed here.
Thanks Drew. That site says I do not have a working version of Java on my computer. Apparently I am getting along fine without it - what benefits does Java bring? I would just as soon not install any programs that I don't really need.
I'll bet you don;t have Adobe either.
Minimal computer usage / travel doesn't require much in programs / applications. The more you use it's functions -- the more you'll need things discussed here.
Triple_Se7en
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Originally Posted By: Vikas
On my XP SP3, I can not find the update tab on the java control panel.
My XP Java Control Panel reads....
General - Update - Java - Security - Advanced
Was/Is your Windows XP Internet Explorer loaded when either new or re-formated?
Do you keep your Window Automatic Updates activated?
Java Updated regularly?
On my XP SP3, I can not find the update tab on the java control panel.
My XP Java Control Panel reads....
General - Update - Java - Security - Advanced
Was/Is your Windows XP Internet Explorer loaded when either new or re-formated?
Do you keep your Window Automatic Updates activated?
Java Updated regularly?
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Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
I'll bet you don;t have Adobe either.
I have a couple Adobe programs but no Adobe icon in my Control Panel.
Tom
I'll bet you don;t have Adobe either.
I have a couple Adobe programs but no Adobe icon in my Control Panel.
Tom
Originally Posted By: Tom NJ
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
I'll bet you don;t have Adobe either.
I have a couple Adobe programs but no Adobe icon in my Control Panel.
Tom
My old system is Win XP SP3, version 2001.
I noticed for the longest time that my Adobe flash had no icon in the control panel, or anywhere else, and I had been updating flash diligently for a long time, finally a few months ago I updated to the current latest flash and viola! for whatever reason I finally had a flash icon in the control panel, why I have no idea as to why this took so long to happen.
About Java, you MUST be very regular about checking for updates, I have my Java console set to "check for updates every two weeks and notify me". But rarely does that work I usually manually ask an update check. WARNING: If you are behind on Java updates you are BEGGING for malware!
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
I'll bet you don;t have Adobe either.
I have a couple Adobe programs but no Adobe icon in my Control Panel.
Tom
My old system is Win XP SP3, version 2001.
I noticed for the longest time that my Adobe flash had no icon in the control panel, or anywhere else, and I had been updating flash diligently for a long time, finally a few months ago I updated to the current latest flash and viola! for whatever reason I finally had a flash icon in the control panel, why I have no idea as to why this took so long to happen.
About Java, you MUST be very regular about checking for updates, I have my Java console set to "check for updates every two weeks and notify me". But rarely does that work I usually manually ask an update check. WARNING: If you are behind on Java updates you are BEGGING for malware!
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Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: Vikas
On my XP SP3, I can not find the update tab on the java control panel.
My XP Java Control Panel reads....
General - Update - Java - Security - Advanced
Was/Is your Windows XP Internet Explorer loaded when either new or re-formated?
Do you keep your Window Automatic Updates activated?
Java Updated regularly?
Mine says
General - Java - Security - Advanced
I don't even have administrator privileges on this work desktop. Everything is handled by IT. All I get is nags to reboot but I keep on postponing the reboot.
- Vikas
Originally Posted By: Vikas
On my XP SP3, I can not find the update tab on the java control panel.
My XP Java Control Panel reads....
General - Update - Java - Security - Advanced
Was/Is your Windows XP Internet Explorer loaded when either new or re-formated?
Do you keep your Window Automatic Updates activated?
Java Updated regularly?
Mine says
General - Java - Security - Advanced
I don't even have administrator privileges on this work desktop. Everything is handled by IT. All I get is nags to reboot but I keep on postponing the reboot.
- Vikas
Originally Posted By: Vikas
On my XP SP3, I can not find the update tab on the java control panel.
Just go straight to the java page and download the newest version and install it. It will overwrite/update any previous versions you may have.
On my XP SP3, I can not find the update tab on the java control panel.
Just go straight to the java page and download the newest version and install it. It will overwrite/update any previous versions you may have.
So when this started doing its nasty, I probably would have held in the power switch to force shutdown - might still be too late though. Then attempt restart in safe mode.
This is what I was told anyway - is this the right thing to do?
If so, I wouldn't know what to try from that point, with the exception of buying a new laptop.
This is what I was told anyway - is this the right thing to do?
If so, I wouldn't know what to try from that point, with the exception of buying a new laptop.
Triple_Se7en
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Power switch on the processer sometimes won't cooperate. Many times you need to pull the plug ... A.S.A.P
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Power switch on the processer sometimes won't cooperate. Many times you need to pull the plug ... A.S.A.P
Triple:
Could you go over the procedures for reacting to a potential malware attack like this again.
Would you recommend trying to even bother with killing
.exe in the task manager or pushing and holding the power switch or just immediately pulling the power cord plug. What is your thought?
I would think the best line of attack would be to pull the plug IMMEDIATELY!
And when you go to start back up to deal with the malware after booting into safe mode what is the next step.
Thanks
Power switch on the processer sometimes won't cooperate. Many times you need to pull the plug ... A.S.A.P
Triple:
Could you go over the procedures for reacting to a potential malware attack like this again.
Would you recommend trying to even bother with killing
.exe in the task manager or pushing and holding the power switch or just immediately pulling the power cord plug. What is your thought?
I would think the best line of attack would be to pull the plug IMMEDIATELY!
And when you go to start back up to deal with the malware after booting into safe mode what is the next step.
Thanks
Ah - since I'm on a laptop, I was thinking in terms of holding in the power switch because of the battery power - I should have clarified myself better. Honestly, I wasn't thinking of a desktop PC.
Well, I tried the Recuva program without any luck to get much back. I happened upon a PC repair place that wouldn't charge me if they couldn't fix it. They got the info back and all is well. I'm also trying out Chrome as a browser and maybe a bit more safety. We'll see.
Thanks for the replies and help.
Thanks for the replies and help.
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