Re: Constant internet activity with no programs open

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

I ran the process explorer but found nothing unusual but I might not know
what to look for. I use trend micro as my firewall and antivirus program
but I will still run the online version. Can I maybe send you my Hijackthis
Log file?


"Patrick Keenan" <test@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:eydws0ZnHHA.4872@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
"Scottrow" <mistersalsaREMOVE@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:VfadnSojzvPuQ8nbnZ2dnUVZ_oCmnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
the icons are the double tiny monitors that show inbound and outbound
activity in the system tray. I stopped the random opening of IE windows
that show advertising with trial version of spysweeper and hijackthis.
They have stopped but the constant flashing on and off of both icons at
the same time still remains.

And what do the firewall logs and Process Explorer say? It's quite
possible that you missed some malware, that you just got the visible
parts.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Security/ProcessExplorer.mspx

Also check the traffic logs on the router.

Remember that being unable to see windows does not mean that programs
aren't open and running.

You might also try the online virus/malware scan at Trend Micro -
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

HTH
-pk



"Patrick Keenan" <test@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:ufVdWVZnHHA.4960@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
"Scottrow" <mistersalsaREMOVE@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:e6SdnQyKSOweTcnbnZ2dnUVZ_hisnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have been having constant internet activity lately. Icon ( both in
and
out at the same time) in the tray is constanly flashing even without
any
programs running. I had a major IE windows opening on there own
problem but
I seemed to have fixed that issue. The other 2 computers on my home
hardwired network do not have this problem. I had my trend micro
firewall
delete all allowed connections then had it prompt me for program
access.
Nothing strange was prompted. Any help here?

Scott

What is the icon that is flashing? What ios the program it prompted
about for access? What do the firewall logs say about what the
internet activity is?

What was the cause of the "major IE windows opening problem" you refer
to?

More information would be helpful.

HTH
-pk







.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Extremely slow login after Trend CSM 3 installed
    ... In spite of the fact that the Trend Micro ... >> Security Dashboard shows the Firewall for the desktops in NOT checked, ... >>> 2004 and two XP Pro SP2 workstations. ... I do not have the MS Firewall client on either ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • Re: Cant Remove Trend Micro Icons from Control Panel & Security C
    ... The other problems are probably due to TM entries in your registry. ... When I check the firewall status, it tells me that the Trend firewall is ... but when I tried to install Comodo Firewall & ... Trend Micro software. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: What must I set to Ping with Trend Micro Pro?
    ... "Right click on Trend Micro icon on system tray and click on Switch Firewall Profile, choose between Home Network and Office Network configurations." ... I did and set it from Internet to Home and I Could for the first time Ping ... It will not ping anything unless I disengage Trend Micro. ... forums but I could not see any links to forums on their web site. ...
    (alt.comp.anti-virus)
  • Re: Internet Connection Issues
    ... since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows ... Still received same error message from IE. ... the WinSock fix caused my Trend Micro Pro ... Firewall to turn off and it would NOT turn back on. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Internet Connection Issues
    ... since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows ... the WinSock fix caused my Trend Micro Pro ... Firewall to turn off and it would NOT turn back on. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)