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Windows 0wn3d

Well, it looks like I was a little too careless on my Windows XP installed via Boot Camp and use via Parallels. I installed a program that turned out to be malware, thus causing the installation to be 0wned. I had AVG Free Edition loaded on it and it caught that this happened. I then uninstalled AVG and loaded up a copy of Blink Personal Edition, which is a bit more aware of that kind of stuff. It too started seeing malware-type stuff and isolating it.

Past experience suggests that once a system has been compromised in this way, your best bet is to ensure that the system is clean is a format and reinstall. Fortunately, there is no real data in this particular XP installation, so other than reinstalling Windows, all the security patches, and the applications, it’s a relatively straightforward process. Just time-consuming.

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  1. There are just too many things that go wrong with windows. Ive been a computer user since the early 80’s. It seems there almost as many “Windows” Viruses, Trojans, Worms, Malware programs and exploits as there are dollars in Bill Gates bank account. That all good from a MS point of view as every couple of years we can buy a new ‘bigger, better and more secure’ version of windows.

    I think it’s crazy we have all become comfortable with this insanity!

    Then theres the Windows Validation. Change some hardware and all of a sudden you have to purchase a new windows key or call MS and ‘hope’ they give you one.

    I have 5 computers in my house. Recently I ran into a . My over bloated Norton didn’t detect it and the damage caused by this ‘windows’ maleware required me to reformat my machine. Before reformatting I though about it for a couple days. Costly software, security issues, updates that equal the size of the original installation, waiting for bugs to be patched, poor support (not that I use it), etc.

    Then I thought of Linux. I used it years ago and didn’t realize how far it has advanced. After reviewing all the different distributions out there I decided upon Ubuntu. Ubuntu is the most supported Linux distro out there and has more software available in its repositories than any of its competitors.

    I recommend giving it a try. They will even mail you a FREE CD. You can run the system live without even touching your hard drive and if you like it just click the install button.

    After switching to Linux about 4 month ago I have switched all my other computers over except for one which I use for testing ‘windows’ software for some of my clients.

    Linux is secure and you don’t even need an anti-virus.
    You can also configure your computer as a dual boot with both Windows and Linux if your not ready to take the plunge just yet.

    If you need some help setting it up just drop me a note and I’ll be glad to help you. I have been reading your post now in VoIP forums for about a year and a half now and you’ve helped me a lot so I’ll gladly return the favor.

    Rich~

    1. Richie on July 6th, 2007 at 3:32 am

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