Free program to list all wireless users and what they are currently doing on my Windows PC?

[gsaogwash@yahoo.com]

Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
they're doing on my Windows computer?

Sometimes, when I try to shut dow or disable my wireless connection, I get
a message telling me someone else is using my Windows XP Home computer. But
there's nobody else. There's no other user. I don't share resources (not
knowingly anyway). I have WEP encryption.

How can I tell who or what is causing this wireless network connection
error?

Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
they're doing on my Windows computer?

[gsaogwash@yahoo.com]

On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:14:01 -0800, gsaogwash@yahoo.com wrote:

> Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
> they're doing on my Windows computer?

When I try to disable the wireless connection, I get

Error Disabling Connection
It is not possible to disable the connection at this time.
This connection may be using one or more protocols that do not support
Plug-and-Play, or it may have been initiated by another user or the system
account.

When I try to shutdown the Windows PC, I get

Windows
Other people are logged on to this computer.
Shutting down Windows might cause them to lose data.
Do you want to continue shutting down?

[gsaogwash@yahoo.com]

On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:16:01 -0800, gsaogwash@yahoo.com wrote:

> Other people are logged on to this computer.

I think I found out how to find other users from the Microsoft KB article
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279765

The Sysinternals free process explorer has a "users" menu which should tell
me who is logged in. I just was able to shutdown (so the user must have
logged off in the interim) so I don't see any users but now I know what to
look for.

[gsaogwash@yahoo.com]

On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:28:03 -0800, gsaogwash@yahoo.com wrote:

>> Other people are logged on to this computer.

I went looking for unwanted shared folders after reading
http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/w...dwinshares.htm

In Computer Management, Shared Folder, Shares, I found an IPC$ share but
nothing else.

Do you think this IPC$ share could be shared, somehow, from another users
hijacking my wireless network?

[Mark McIntyre]

gsaogwash@yahoo.com wrote:
> Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
> they're doing on my Windows computer?

XP home is single-user, two interactive sessions cannot happen at the
same time.

Most likely, you've enabled "fast user switching" and forgotten that
you've already logged on. That feature is a bug and a security loophole.
Disable it, and use normal logins.

> Sometimes, when I try to shut dow or disable my wireless connection, I get
> a message telling me someone else is using my Windows XP Home computer.

Thats just a bug in windows. It means "your wireless connection is still
in use". Probably you have something like a microsoft update running in
the background and it won't let you shutdown or disconnect from the net.

> I have WEP encryption.

Switch to WPA - WEP is very insecure.

> Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
> they're doing on my Windows computer?

Windows has one built in - task manager. You should expect to see your
user name running some programmes, and a lot being run by system accounts.

[gsaogwash@yahoo.com]

On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:28:43 +0000, Mark McIntyre wrote:

>> Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
>> they're doing on my Windows computer?
>
> Disable fast user switching
OK. I'll look up Windows fast user switching and disable it.

>> Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
>> they're doing on my Windows computer?
>
> Windows has one built in - task manager. You should expect to see your
> user name running some programmes, and a lot being run by system accounts.

I see myself, and only myself, so, I guess, I'm ok.

Thank you!

[Zombie Elvis]

On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:14:01 -0800, "gsaogwash@yahoo.com"
<gsaogwash@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
>they're doing on my Windows computer?
>
>Sometimes, when I try to shut dow or disable my wireless connection, I get
>a message telling me someone else is using my Windows XP Home computer. But
>there's nobody else. There's no other user. I don't share resources (not
>knowingly anyway). I have WEP encryption.
>
WEP encryption is hopelessly broken. Switch to WPA-AES now.

>How can I tell who or what is causing this wireless network connection
>error?
>
>Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
>they're doing on my Windows computer?

Without knowing anything about your computer other than the fact that
you use WEP encryption, I'd say that you're computer is infested with
malware -- viruses, spyware, and the like. Download a Spybot Search
and Destroy and Adaware and set them loose on your computer.
--
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[Nicole]

On Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:29:10 -0600, Zombie Elvis wrote:

So kewl i was going to recallname ME Zombie Enters Rehab Outpatient and
go to some judje with a wig and beg him

"plez, let me be ZERO"

Sounds st00pid now.
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http://tr.im/1fnn

[Mr Sunshine!]

On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:14:01 -0800, gsaogwash@yahoo.com wrote:

> Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
> they're doing on my Windows computer?
>
> Sometimes, when I try to shut dow or disable my wireless connection, I get
> a message telling me someone else is using my Windows XP Home computer. But
> there's nobody else. There's no other user. I don't share resources (not
> knowingly anyway). I have WEP encryption.
>
> How can I tell who or what is causing this wireless network connection
> error?
>
> Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
> they're doing on my Windows computer?

You've never mentioned what OS you're using. WEP has also been shown to be
not so secure. Use netstat to see if anyone is hooked up to your PC. Go to
Run and type in cmd. It will bring up a command window. Type in netstat /a
and it will bring up if you have anyone logged on to your PC.
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[Alister]

On Nov 27, 8:06 pm, Mr Sunshine! <mrsunsh...@mindless.com> wrote:

> On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:14:01 -0800, gsaogw...@yahoo.com wrote:

> > Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
> > they're doing on my Windows computer?
>
> > Sometimes, when I try to shut dow or disable my wireless connection, I get
> > a message telling me someone else is using my Windows XP Home computer. But
> > there's nobody else. There's no other user. I don't share resources (not
> > knowingly anyway). I have WEP encryption.

>
> You've never mentioned what OS you're using.

WHAT??

what's Windows XP Home then??

[John Navas]

On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:28:43 +0000, Mark McIntyre
<markmcintyre@TROUSERSspamcop.net> wrote in
<xUFWk.101972$yq3.85057@en-nntp-07.am2.easynews.com>:

>gsaogwash@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
>> they're doing on my Windows computer?
>
>XP home is single-user, two interactive sessions cannot happen at the
>same time.

Only one can be active at one time, but more than one can "happen" at
the same time.

>> Sometimes, when I try to shut dow or disable my wireless connection, I get
>> a message telling me someone else is using my Windows XP Home computer.
>
>Thats just a bug in windows. It means "your wireless connection is still
>in use". Probably you have something like a microsoft update running in
>the background and it won't let you shutdown or disconnect from the net.

It won't be Microsoft Update. That message will only occur if there is
an open share. My guess it that the computer has been compromised.
Windows 98 is a sitting duck.

>> I have WEP encryption.
>
>Switch to WPA - WEP is very insecure.

Amen, although it may be slamming the barn door long after the cows are
gone.

>> Is there a freely downloadable program that will list all users and what
>> they're doing on my Windows computer?
>
>Windows has one built in - task manager. You should expect to see your
>user name running some programmes, and a lot being run by system accounts.

You only see the other users if you check that option, and even then
you'll just see logged in users, not active shares.
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Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.navas.us/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>

[John Navas]

On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:39:45 -0800, "gsaogwash@yahoo.com"
<gsaogwash@yahoo.com> wrote in
<HvoWk.7832$yr3.5846@nlpi068.nbdc.sbc.com>:

>On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:28:03 -0800, gsaogwash@yahoo.com wrote:
>
>>> Other people are logged on to this computer.
>
>I went looking for unwanted shared folders after reading
>http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/w...dwinshares.htm
>
>In Computer Management, Shared Folder, Shares, I found an IPC$ share but
>nothing else.
>
>Do you think this IPC$ share could be shared, somehow, from another users
>hijacking my wireless network?

To display all open network shares, open a DOS command window and type
(followed by the Enter key):
net share
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[John Navas]

eOn Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:58:12 -0800, John Navas
<spamfilter1@navasgroup.com> wrote in
<g91bj4p8vufbroathe517o8qn7f8mqi5nt@4ax.com>:

>On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:39:45 -0800, "gsaogwash@yahoo.com"
><gsaogwash@yahoo.com> wrote in
><HvoWk.7832$yr3.5846@nlpi068.nbdc.sbc.com>:
>
>>On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:28:03 -0800, gsaogwash@yahoo.com wrote:
>>
>>>> Other people are logged on to this computer.
>>
>>I went looking for unwanted shared folders after reading
>>http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/w...dwinshares.htm
>>
>>In Computer Management, Shared Folder, Shares, I found an IPC$ share but
>>nothing else.
>>
>>Do you think this IPC$ share could be shared, somehow, from another users
>>hijacking my wireless network?
>
>To display all open network shares, open a DOS command window and type
>(followed by the Enter key):
> net share

Then
net sessions
to see who is using resources on your computer.
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[John Navas]

On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:28:03 -0800, "gsaogwash@yahoo.com"
<gsaogwash@yahoo.com> wrote in
<IkoWk.7831$yr3.3920@nlpi068.nbdc.sbc.com>:

>On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:16:01 -0800, gsaogwash@yahoo.com wrote:
>
>> Other people are logged on to this computer.

My guess(tm) is that your computer has been seriously compromised.
Run good current anti-virus and anti-spyware.
Then install and run a good software firewall.

>I think I found out how to find other users from the Microsoft KB article
>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279765
>
>The Sysinternals free process explorer has a "users" menu which should tell
>me who is logged in. I just was able to shutdown (so the user must have
>logged off in the interim) so I don't see any users but now I know what to
>look for.

Excellent. Highly recommended. Use it.
Also check with these Sysinternals utilities:
* LogonSessions
* PsLoggedOn
* RootkitRevealer.
* ShareEnum
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[Tommy]

"John Navas" <spamfilter1@navasgroup.com> wrote in message
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> eOn Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:58:12 -0800, John Navas
> <spamfilter1@navasgroup.com> wrote in
> <g91bj4p8vufbroathe517o8qn7f8mqi5nt@4ax.com>:
>
>> net share
>
> Then
> net sessions
> to see who is using resources on your computer.


PS make sure you are running as admin and the command is net session -
without the S

[John Navas]

On Tue, 2 Dec 2008 23:25:19 -0000, "Tommy" <tommyleprechaun@geemail.com>
wrote in <6pluerF8kq2gU1@mid.individual.net>:

>"John Navas" <spamfilter1@navasgroup.com> wrote in message
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>> Then
>> net sessions
>> to see who is using resources on your computer.
>
>PS make sure you are running as admin and the command is net session -
>without the S

Thanks for catching that.
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