How do I fix the security damage done by AOL 6.0?

[velvta]

I read this article here http://www.winmag.com/columns/explorer/2000/25.htm

It explains that AOL screws with your security on an adapter or something (I'm not too good with the computer networking and security lingo or whatnot). The thing is, the author says that he fixed the problems, but doesn't say how. Soooo, I was wondering if someone could tell me how to go about doing what he did..

[JANDOENT]

Hey velvta, Uninstall AOL thru conrol panel and then re boot. Then go back to control panel and double click on the "Network" icon. Look on the "Configuration" tab and if you see anything with AOL in the window, remove it. While you are there you can make sure that all of your bindings are correct by going here and printing this step by step detailed instructions. http://grc.com/su-rebinding9x.htm
Let me know if you have any problems.

[velvta]

well, the thing is, i am using aol for the heck of it to have soem fun for a while, so i kind of would like to keep aol running. That guy in the article said he fixed it without uninstalling it, any way to do that that you know of?

[JANDOENT]

You can still go to that link. Read it carefully to get an idea of the concept. Basically bind Client for MS Networks, File Sharing and MS Family log on to NetBEUI, Bind the adapters that you use to connect to the internet to TCP/IP. I deviate from his diagrams somewhat as I don't bind netBEUI to anything that connects to the net. This way no chance of file sharing to connect to net and I don't have to log on as I am the only user. If you study the link carefully you will understand the principle and you can substitute or customize it to fit your needs.

[velvta]

great thanks a million

[Zporttech]

Format and don`t ever put that that version on again !

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Steve
www.zport.com

[JANDOENT]

You can go here to get some explanations as well; http://cable-dsl.home.att.net/netbios.htm#ScopeID
This site will also explain step x step for you; http://www.symantec.com/SecurityCheck/netbios.html

[rickabilities]

if all you're using aol for is chatting, download aol instant messenger. it's much better

[JANDOENT]

Hey velvta, AOL does have a lot of controversy around it, lawsuits, spy proggie questions, and it uses a lot of resources. There is other options available, let us know if you have a particular reason that you need AOL or if you would like to hear some other options...

[onetrueday]

format? i suppose you might have thought of something better to add considering you have the experience of so many posts...

[cih]

What were you thinking? Putting AOL on your computer?!? You should be killed, and burned in hell!

Heh http://www.speedguide.net/ubb/smile.gif

[Zporttech]

Originally posted by onetrueday:
format? i suppose you might have thought of something better to add considering you have the experience of so many posts...

I suggested the format because it is exactly what I would (and have done) do to get rid of a problem that probably can`t be corrected by other ways. The best way to fix the AOL and other problems that may have corrupted the registery beyoond repair is to start from scratch.



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Steve
www.zport.com