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This AM when I started my computer at about the end of the boot my
fire wall informed me that regedit.exe was trying to access the
internet. I said no and the boot continued OK.
My question why would regedit want or need to access the internet?
Any one have a clue as to what is happening?
 
You may have some spyware that was installed without your knowledge.
Perform the following:

How to Delete Cookie Files
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;278835

How to Delete the Contents of the Temporary Internet Files Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;260897&Product=ie600

Stop the Invasion of Adware and Intrusive Spybot Spyware - Restore Your Privacy
http://spybot-spyware.com/

To secure your computer and prevent future security breeches,
consider installing a first-rate internet security program:

Norton Internet Security 2004
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2004
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install package

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| This AM when I started my computer at about the end of the boot my
| fire wall informed me that regedit.exe was trying to access the
| internet. I said no and the boot continued OK.
| My question why would regedit want or need to access the internet?
| Any one have a clue as to what is happening?
 
Hi,

Have you done a start/search/files on regedit yet?
Are there multiple copies of it?
What does a scan with an updated AV program say about it?

To answer your question, or to confirm your suspicions, no, regedit should
not be trying to access the internet.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
Hi,

Have you done a start/search/files on regedit yet?
Are there multiple copies of it?
What does a scan with an updated AV program say about it?

To answer your question, or to confirm your suspicions, no, regedit should
not be trying to access the internet.
Click to expand...
I just ran a full antivirus scan with Norton and a full adaware scan
and they both come up empty.
I also ran a search for regedit and it comes up with the same as my
other computer so I doubt that is a factor.
So the mystery deepens
Thanks for the reply
 
Hi,

Right-click the regedit.exe file under C:\Windows (anywhere else is an
indication of a problem). Select properties - what is the size listed? It
should be 134,144 bytes. Also, does the modification date read as anything
recent?

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
Hi,

Right-click the regedit.exe file under C:\Windows (anywhere else is an
indication of a problem). Select properties - what is the size listed? It
should be 134,144 bytes. Also, does the modification date read as anything
recent?
Click to expand...
All have the same property values with an install date back to 2001
They are all 134,144 bytes in size.
I have gone into the firewall and deleted the block for regedit so I
will see if it comes up again on next boot or if this was just a
fluke.
 
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