WINDOWS XP IS NO GOOD

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Ted Frankfourth

Can someone please tell what the hell is going on with
windows xp and microsoft, My computer keeps shuting down
and cant get into windows. I updated my computer with the
new worm patch and doesnt work.

WINDOWS XP IS CRAP!!!

ALL THAT MICROSOFT CORP WANTS IS MORE $$$$$ TO FIX THIS
SHITY OPERATING SYSTEM. I SPENT $300.00 FOR A OPERATING
SYSTEM THAT DOESNT WORK.

IF I WAS YOU DONT BUY THIS OPERATING SYSTEM, YOU'LL JUST
HAVE PROBLEMS.

I HOPE SOMEONE SETS UP A LIST OF USERS TO SUE MICROSOFT
CORP, I WOULD BE THE FIRST ONE ON THAT LIST.
 
I believe Wired Magazine got it right with this headline:

"Worm Exploits Weak Link: PC Users"

Mike Mulligan

Ted wrote:

"IF I WAS YOU DONT BUY THIS OPERATING SYSTEM, YOU'LL JUST
HAVE PROBLEMS."

A lot of thought went into your post there Ted!
 
If you really think so, why are you using their
newsgroups? Why are you using Windows?

I have had Windows XP since the day it came out
(literally), and it is the best OS I have ever used. I
have *never* had an anti-virus, and to-date, I have only
had 1 virus, and even that only because I was stupid
enough to run a file that a not-so-good friend of mine
sent me.

And if you want help, ask for help like all other
*normal* people, and others would actually bother to help
you.
 
Ted;
The patch has been available for weeks which you chose not to get.
The patch availability has been on the news lately.
Windows XP comes with a built in firewall which you are aparently not
using.

So it comes down to that Microsoft did not send a tech to your home to
personally install the patch and ensure you were safely using your
computer.
Is that really Microsofts fault?

You most likely have a worm W32.Blaster.Worm
DISCONNECT the subject computer from any network IMMEDIATELY.

Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

VERY IMPORTANT to follow ALL steps, closing ports or installing the
patch is NOT enough.
Download the patch and regedit referenced in the article below.
You may need to do this at an uninfected computer and burn to CD or
save on floppies.
Each file is small enough to fit on a floppy.

Follow this to clean and protect your computer:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc

After this is resolved prevent similar occurrences by installing ALL
Critical Updates from Windows Update.
Keep antivirus up to date and run at least weekly.
Install or enable a firewall.
 
TO MAKE MICROSOFT KNOWN ABOUT THE PROBLEM, THAT MICROSOFT
PRODUCTS ****ING SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

DONT BUY WINDOWS XP, IT ****S UP YOUR COMPUTER!!!!!!!
 
Can someone please tell what the hell is going on with
windows xp and microsoft, My computer keeps shuting down
and cant get into windows. I updated my computer with the
new worm patch and doesnt work.

WINDOWS XP IS CRAP!!!

ALL THAT MICROSOFT CORP WANTS IS MORE $$$$$ TO FIX THIS
SHITY OPERATING SYSTEM. I SPENT $300.00 FOR A OPERATING
SYSTEM THAT DOESNT WORK.

IF I WAS YOU DONT BUY THIS OPERATING SYSTEM, YOU'LL JUST
HAVE PROBLEMS.

I HOPE SOMEONE SETS UP A LIST OF USERS TO SUE MICROSOFT
CORP, I WOULD BE THE FIRST ONE ON THAT LIST.
Fine, stop using XP, but turn off your caps lock when you do, for the
sake of those you will assault on whatever usergroup you then join to
complain about how bad *that* OS is.
 
I don't run anti virus either; it's for chumps. I do have a firewall and a
really good CD and FTP back up strategy though. :-)

Oh, btw, I love Windows XP Pro. It's been so stable and easy to use and
configure.
 
Mark;
Define what you mean by chumps in this statement "I don't run anti
virus either; it's for chumps".
It is irresponsible to suggest to people not to have an antivirus
application.
Whether you do or not is one thing, however to suggest others are
"chumps" because they lack your skills or interest is at the very
least insulting.

Further, you say "...really good CD and FTP back up strategy though"
Does that mean if you get a virus, all you data is protected?
What about the other computers your computer may infect because you
appear not to care for "chumps"?

It is partially do to thinking like yours that this worm is spreading
so fast, people do not consider ramifications outside their own little
box.
 
Whether you do or not is one thing, however to suggest others are
"chumps" because they lack your skills or interest is at the very
least insulting.

Yeah, sorry. Sometimes I'm a smart ass. I don't like the condesending
posts either but the context of that statement was that I was responding to
Nick Shtangey's post. I'm very careful when replying to others and you'll
see that I'm actually very empathetic with newbee questions. That was sort
of an insider's smirk between him and I.

Besides, all the anti-virus applications failed to knock this one out. So
you be the judge. It's my experience that they only protect against known
exploits. It's the unknown ones that I'm more likely to get hit with. So
rather than take a performance hit and bog my system down, I just live fast
and loose and do lots of backing up.
Further, you say "...really good CD and FTP back up strategy though"
Does that mean if you get a virus, all you data is protected?

Yes. I have a really good incremental backup strategy that means I can
format and reinstall the OS if I have a problem in less time than it takes
to do a virus clean up. I move crucial incremental backups to a remote
server every day and backup to CD pretty often.
What about the other computers your computer may infect because you
appear not to care for "chumps"?

Not likely, because I have firewall. Also, my address book is limited to
friends that know my message style and would never open an exe from me (of
course, a web page attack might still get out via html javascript etc.).
It is partially do to thinking like yours that this worm is spreading
so fast, people do not consider ramifications outside their own little
box.

No, the reason this happened is because their are terrorist criminals out
there who think it's clever to disrupt people's lives and try to destroy
the network of communication that Microsoft has made accessible for
everyone with low cost OS's. They are frustrated impotent little people
who think that if they tear something down, it means they are powerful.

I refuse to agree with your statement impugning me as part of the problem
when everything I have done in my computer career has helped to disseminate
knowledge, create quality software and provide excellent support to my
users. But don't sweat it, there's vicious people out there who hate my
guts just because I worked for Microsoft at one time; I know the difference
when I hear frustration in someone's post vs. an actual attack.

Mark Henri
 
Besides, all the anti-virus applications failed to knock this one out.
So you be the judge. It's my experience that they only protect
against known exploits. It's the unknown ones that I'm more likely to
get hit with. So rather than take a performance hit and bog my system
down, I just live fast and loose and do lots of backing up.

Of course they fail against unknown virus's ( or virii ). It kinda
hard for them to write defs for something that doesn't exsist. But, it's
still a good idea to run an Anti-virus program. I still see stories of
people getting infected by the Lovebug, or other older virii because
people aren't using anti-virus software.

Besides, MSBlast isn't a virus. It's a worm. It works it's damage
differently. You don't need to dowload anything or execute anything. You
just merely need to get online with an unprotected system.
No, the reason this happened is because their are terrorist criminals
out there who think it's clever to disrupt people's lives and try to
destroy the network of communication that Microsoft has made
accessible for everyone with low cost OS's. They are frustrated
impotent little people who think that if they tear something down, it
means they are powerful.

I agree with you here, except possabily the part about " low-cost
OS's" :)


David
 
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