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How is Windows XP still vulnerable behind a NAT + firewall?
Everyone knows that Windows XP is highly insecure these days. However, here is an example situation:
Windows XP box is connected to a LAN.
This means the router's firewall is between the XP box and ...
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Migrating Old Windows XP and 7 machines to VMs to improve security
I work for a manufacturing company which has all kinds of equipment that runs older operating systems. Some have computers that run full blown Windows XP and Windows 7, while others run embedded ...
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Run blocked application in Windows XP
I have an old Windows XP system running inside a VirtualBox because I have some very old programs which run only in Win XP.
Now I changed my printer and wanted to install the new printer (HP Envy 6000,...
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Downloading Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
I want to download Ubuntu 20.04 LTS from ubuntu.com website but only have Windows XP as available OS (no antivirus installed).
I notice when I click on the download link I am always redirected to ...
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How to determine if my web browser is safe?
Based on my question here the sole answerer suggests that it is unsafe to use Firefox 48.0.2 on my XP system, and am unable to update further.
I am surprised to learn that, why am I easily allowed to ...
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How to change file permissions - Windows XP Home Edition
I have an executable file that I want to run on my PC. I am running Windows XP Home Edition SP3. When I try to run it, I get a popup saying that access is denied and that I might not have the ...
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Disable file sharing on Windows XP
I want to disable file sharing (SMB) on Windows XP and I turned it off in the network properties dialog box, but the system is still listening on port 445. Is there a way to make it stop listening on ...
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Security Reasons to upgrade from Windows XP Needed [duplicate]
Is there a white paper, or any long winded sob story already written why we desperately need to stop using Windows XP and upgrade to... well, anything other than XP really, 7/8/10. ?
I've searched, ...
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Do I still need to update Windows if I have an antivirus?
I am still on Windows XP and I am perfectly happy with it and think it's better then Windows 10. Now that XP is unsupported, no new security updates will be made available to home users.
Are ...
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Windows XP on a network, security concerns?
I have a scenario where I need to continue to run a Windows XP PC even though XP is long not supported by Microsoft.
The PC will be connected to my network, but only for the purpose of allowing a ...
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Are the passwords for Windows user accounts encrypted using 128-bit AES? [closed]
I am referring to Windows 7/ Windows XP. Once a user account is locked (windows key + L)/ or logged off, is there anyway to get access to the users' files? Or anyway possible to break into the account?...
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Disable 'Windows Security' Dialog
In Windows XP can I disable the 'Windows 'Security Dialog box using regedit?
Heres what it looks like:
Regards, Snipe
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Is it safe to run WindowsXP as a Virtual Machine?
I know XP should not be used on a normal internet-facing PC. But if you run it within a sand-boxed VM that can't access the main PC, is that OK?
My use-case is I run a VPN within a VM, to RDP into a ...
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New Windows XP updates started to show up in fall 2014
Since Windows XP support ended in April 2014, my automatic update client went quiet. But about two months ago updates started to show up in it again!
Naturally, I was suspicious that Microsoft might ...
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Stop microsoft-ds from responding to hack attempts
I have file sharing and "Client for Microsoft Networks" turned off on my machine (via the Network properties), yet I find that microsoft-ds (directory services) is still listing on ports 445 and 123, ...
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XP in Win7 virtual PC Security considerations
I have a Windows 7 PC but occasionally have the need to run old software that won't run on Windows 7 but would run on XP.
I have XP installed inside Windows Virtual PC and inside that XP networking ...
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What are the potential security issues when I keep using Windows XP? [closed]
Microsoft stopped updating Windows XP and the media warns us of security leaks. I actually just read that continuing to use Windows XP is "extremely" dangerous. Why exactly is this such a danger? I ...
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Are air gapped PCs sufficiently secure running XP?
I have several XP SP2 machines on a LAN and several XP SP3 machines standalone. All are air gapped from the internet and receive no patches or AV updates. File transfers are by burning CDs containing ...
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What vulnerabilities have previous versions of windows (before xp) face after they went out of support? [closed]
Are there examples from previous versions of windows as to the consequences of staying on an os whose support cycle has ended - in terms of major malware or phishing attacks the OS became vulnerable ...
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Will Windows Update still work for existing patches for XP systems after next month?
As you likely know, official support for Windows XP ended in 2014. I have a question about the exact implications of this.
I know that no new patches were to be created after the April 8 end of life ...
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XP Security after support for LAN file transfers
I'll make a long story short. I have an XP computer that is used to run a machine in our factory. Our machine vendor will not perform an upgrade to a newer version of windows. I am required to keep ...
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How can I confirm if a process is being blocked from communicating on a network?
I have a user system with a third-party vendor product that needs to communicate with the network. We're noticing symptoms that suggests that the program/process is being blocked from communicating ...
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Network Security Compromised (Need Advice) VPN, VNC, XP
I'm running a small LAN with no WiFi. 2 XP machines, 1 Vista, 2 printers, and a DVR for security cameras.
Last week I set up RealVNC (the personal version, with no encryption) so that I could Remote ...
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how to fix if a site is always redirected to another phishing site?
I am running Windows XP SP3. Before I used to do online banking using this computer without problem. But recently, when I will visit my bank to do online banking, https://www.mybdo.com.ph , it gives ...
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Windows XP PRO SP3- stop changes to security software registry key(s) set by unknown program
I have searched the site and the web for an answer to my problem without any luck.
Not sure if this is possible but an unknown, hidden program/script/malware/rootkit keeps adding \??\ to the image ...
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Can I disable this Windows (XP) Security Warning?
I recently reformatted my hard drive and reinstalled Windows XP (I know I'll have to take the plunge and commit to Win8 "real soon, now", but I'm just not quite ready for the upheaval yet! :)
I used ...
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Set up minimal user rights
I'm going to run highly dangerous executables in Windows XP residing inside virtual machine. Due to a large amount of dangerous executables, I can't restore VM to snapshot after every run of an ...
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Ensuring computer is secure after discovering a RAT
I was recently helping an older friend fix some issues with her Windows XP computer when I came to realized that it had been infected with some sort of RAT. The RAT had been on the system for about a ...
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Is auditing possible on Windows XP Home Edition?
Although Windows XP Professional has (a lot more) control over Security issues, Windows XP Home Edition does allow the regular user to probe around and allows to set Security settings on folders and ...
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Security of a dial-up connection
If you have two machines with Windows XP, you can setup a "dial-up" connection between the two using a standard land phone line. I imagine the same can be done on Windows 7, and most other Operating ...
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Is it safe to load antivirus services after other system services?
Avast! antivirus let me choose whether to load its services before or after other system services.
I noticed that by unchecking that box (and letting avast load first) the system boot hangs and it is ...
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Cryptographic Service error message on Windows XP SP3
Does anyone have an idea on what can be done to fix the cryptographic services on a windows xp service pack 3 machine?
It might also be a wrong security setting, but I think I would have found it, if ...
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How to force WinXP to ask for password before software installation/uninstall?
I really like some of the linux security measures it uses.
So what i'd like to do is have WinXP Pro SP3 ask for my user password everytime i try to install/remove software.
I know I can't make ...
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Disabling all write (cd burning) permissions for a specific group of users on all CD/DVD drives mounted in Windows XP Pro SP3
I want all users within 'Restricted' user group (Windows XP Professional SP3) to be able to read from CDs/DVDs they insert. I don't want these users to be able to burn any CDs/DVDs using CDRW/DVDRW ...
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How do I remove a root kit from Windows XP? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I get rid of malicious spyware, malware, viruses or rootkits from my PC?
I was looking for root kits following these instructions
http://computersight.com/software/how-...
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How to track file deletion or renaming for files of a particular extension?
I do not want to restrict deletion, as it may be required in some genuine cases. However, I need to track accidental or intentional deletion or renaming of files of a particular extension, has been ...
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Remove all user from security group
Is there a way through command line to remvoe all the users in a security group (from Local Users and Groups)?
I can remove a single user with "net localgroup", but I don't know who is in the group.
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How can I block all internet connections except the Microsoft Update website?
I want download updates for Windows XP. Until all updates have been downloaded, my computer will be more exposed to hackers. How can I block all internet connections except those to/from the Microsoft ...
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Security Essentials not installing and I suspect my machine is infected with malware
My mouse seems to be automatically right-clicking every few seconds, and sometimes constantly. My cursor will abruptly become an hourglass for a moment every once in a while, as well. It happens in ...
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import Certificate in WIndow Xp
I have created a temporary certificate.
I am trying to import this certificate.I am importing Certificate to Personnel store of Local Computer and then using FindPrivateKey solution to find privatekey ...
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Can Microsoft Security Essentials Signature Update Notifications be Avoided?
I have my Windows Automatic Updates set to "Notify me but don't automatically download or install them.".
However, if I install Microsoft Security Essentials, can I have the daily virus signatures ...
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How to ssl-secure mysql connection on Windows XP?
I use MS Access to connect my remote MySQL database, and use MySQL ODBC connector for that. I would like to secure the connection with SSL. ODBC connector offers some SSL setup, but I don't have idea ...
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Security Warning prompt when using a service to launch an unsigned program from local HDD
I have a remote Windows Embedded box (basically a limited-feature copy of WinXPSP3), on which I have a Windows service whose only purpose in life is to make sure that a copy of a particular ...
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How to not require username/password for XP network share?
When I connect to a network share in XP I am being asked for a username/password. How can I prevent this happening. Usually this is not required.
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Use of multiple keyfiles for TrueCrypt
As mentioned in documentation, TrueCrypt would use first 1024 kilobytes of any large file to create SHA-512 Hash which will be combined with password to get the final hash.
E.g. SHA-512(SHA-512(...
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Secure sync of TrueCrypt containers on Windows XP
Need to sync arbitrary files within two TrueCrypt containers; one container is a backup, the other the one actively used by me, both are local during the transaction.
Current concern security wise ...
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Are the losses of resetting a Windows password reversible?
In Windowses (XP SP3, Windows 7, et al), setting Windows' login/account/user password by:
Run --> Compmgmt.msc --> Local Users and Groups --> Users --> Right Click on a user in right panel --> ...
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How to block incoming connections from one IP address?
I have found out that one IP address is trying to RDP to a machine.
I would now like to get XP to block all incoming connections from this IP address, and I am finding it very frustrating how ...
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Svchost.exe connecting to different IPs with remote port 445
Im using Windows XP Professional SP2.
Whenever I start my Windows, svchost.exe starts connecting to all the possible IPs on LAN like from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.200. The local port ranges from 1000-...
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accessing a machine locally without network auth?
I have a machine that probably used LDAP or something for auth on a network but im trying to login to manage the system but cant seem to login even after doing a reset of the administrator password. ...
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