Re: How to set up a secure XP windows home edition w/service pack

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Bobby,

I have been called paranoid for my concern. I am a medical doctor who
teaches at at local medical school and conduct a lot of reseach. I am a
internest and work with residents but lecture on psychiatry. I find it funny
that you suggest I seek professional help. But your suggestions are welcomed.
and its woth is on face value. I am too busy to dedicate more time on
Windows security issues. My effforts have in the past failed me. There are
very good treatments for antisocial personality disorder. I sugest you seek
professional help but am confident by your quick and critical reply that you
have been told this before.

mzford

"NoNoBadDog!" wrote:

>
> "mzford" <mzford@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:46435121-79C0-44A5-B2B2-DC2CA363C217@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >I don't want to spend the time to learn how to set up all the
> >administration
> > tools components that include Microsoft Management Console (MMC), security
> > this and that permissions, etc. I want to be the only user and don't want
> > other users. Every time I set up a system I get many unauthorized users
> > and
> > hackers that will always in time bring my system down. I have a $1000.000
> > Sonicwall router and all the software security firewalls and all and they
> > always manage to get me. I wish there was a program that would guide you
> > trogh the installation or easier ways to configure your computer.
> > Microsoft
> > in their efort to have all markets open to their OS have many open
> > variables
> > that need to be configured to the needs of particular users. If you miss
> > one
> > misconfiguration you can open the door to hackers and malicious bugs. Is
> > there a clear guide to configuring a windows XP home edition.
>
> It may surprise you to learn that they have some very effective treatments
> for paranoia these days. That being said, I would seriously doubt that you
> are being "Hacked" as you claim. There are very few people sitting at
> keyboards actively invading home computers. Most likely your computer has
> simply become infected with spyware and adware.
>
> Since you so conveniently stated that you are unwilling to take the time and
> make the effort to secure your system, I can only wish you luck (you will
> need all the luck you can muster).
>
> You really should look into seeking some professional help for your
> paranoia. It is unhealthy to let it go untreated.
>
> Bobby
>
>
>
.

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