Windows Guides & Resources

Knowledge Base Articles and Resources in this web site are from Microsoft Web Site. On this page, you will find Security Resources, links to Resources that could not fit elsewhere on this site, as well as a Site Map for finding your way around.

Security Resources

Privacy and Security Home Pages

• Gibson Research Corporation
• Privacy.net
• Wilders.org:  Security Advisors
• Security Focus
• Computer Cops - Information Security - Portal & Forums
• CERT Coordination Centre
• WindowSecurity.com - Intrusion detection, antivirus, firewalls and more!
• Infosyssec: Security Portal For Information System Security Professionals
• NT Security
• Secunia:  Alerts and Advisories against Vulnerabilities
• Information Security Magazine
• Computer Bytes Man
• Samspade.org
• Privacy & Security Page
• NSI's Information Security Resource Net
• Electronic Privacy Information Center
• World Wide Web Security FAQ
• The Security News Portal for Information Security System Professionals
• National Security Agency:  Security Recommended Guides
• GovernmentSecurity.org:  Computer and Network Security Articles for the Government
• UK Security Online
• Security Tracker:  Keep Track of the Latest Vulnerabilities
• Waynes's Security Resources For Administrators
• Wilder Security Forums
• Broadband Reports Security Forum
• Broadband Reports Frequently Asked Security Questions (FAQ)
• Apocalypse Online - Computer Security for Security Experts
• Beyond Security
• UK Information Security, a resource and knowledgebase
• All Internet Security
• Center For Internet Security - Standards
• Securitydocs.com: The Information security library for the infosec pro
• Firewalls and Internet Security: Repelling the Wily Hacker (Online Book - First Edition)

Port Scanners

• Shields Up! - Internet Connection Security Analysis
• PC Flank - Make sure you are protected on all sides
• HackerWhacker - Hack Yourself - Remote Computer Network Security Scan
• DSL Reports
• Sygate Online Services
• Audit My PC:  Firewall Test, Port Scan, and Security Test
• WinNuke Test Page
• Security Space Security Audits
• Port Scan Security Check
• CyberCop: Online Vulnerability Assessment Service

Port Lists

• Firewall Forensics:  What am I seeing?
• IANA.org - Port Numbers
• NetworkICE - Port Knowledge Base
• Robin Keir's Giant Port List
• Trojan Ports
• Dave's Port List
• Broadband Reports Port Information

Ports Monitor

• TCP View
• XploiterStat - Freeware Netstat Utility
• Active Ports
• FPort:  TCP/IP Process to Port Mapper
• Atelier Web Ports Traffic Analyzer

Anti-Spyware Home Pages

• Ad-aware
• Start Page Guard
• Spybot Search and Destroy
• Spyware Guard
• Spyware Blaster
• Browser Hijack Blaster
• Pest Patrol
• Proxomitron - Universal Web Filter
• The Official Proxomitron Forum

Anti-Spyware Resources

• Ad-aware Support Forum
• Ad-aware Submissions
• Spyware Information
• Spyware Support Forums
• Spychecker:  Database of Spyware Products
• Spychaser
• Adware, Spyware & Advertising Trojans - Information and Removal Procedures
• Parasites
• SuraSoft's Spyware Database
• Browser Parasites
• Prevent Computer Hijacking (mvps.org)
• Do you have Parasites?
• Pest Patrol:  Alphabetical List of Pests
• Pest Patrol:  Pests by Category
• The Hosts File
• Blocking Ads Using the Hosts File
• Blocking Ads, Parasites, and Hijackers with a Hosts File
• IE-SPYAD:  Restricted Sites List for Internet Explorer
• Browser Spy
• Maintaining Internet Privacy with DNSKong
• PestScan - Free Online Spyware Scanner
• Spyware Guide
• Hosts File Administration
• Custom Entries for SpywareBlaster
• What you should know about spyware

Browser Hijacking

• Hijacked!
• Start Page Guard
• Browser Hijack Blaster
• Home Page Hijacking - Has your Browser been Hijacked?
• Home Page Hijackers - Sneaky sites reset your Browser's Home Page
• Prevent Computer Hijacking (mvps.org)
• Hijack This
• HijackThis Log Tutorial
• Hijack This Help
• Beginners Guides: Dealing with Browser Hijacking

SPAM Resources

• spews.org - the internet's spam Prevention Early Warning System
• Spam Gourmet - Disposable Email Addresses, Email Filtering, etc
• SpamAssassin
• A Plan For Spam
• Spamarchive.org - Donate Your Spam to Science
• Frying Spam
• SpamCop
• Mail Abuse Prevention System
• The Spamhaus Project
• Good Practice for Combating Unsolicited Bulk Email
• CAUCE - Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email
• Fight Spam on the Internet
• alt.spam FAQ - Figuring Out Fake Emails and Posts
• Spamotomy: Cutting junk email out of your life

SPAM Tools

• Mail Washer
• PopFile: Automatic Email Classification
• K9
• Qurb: Protect Your Outlook Inbox
• Outclass: Mail Classification For Outlook With PopFile
• Junk-Out for Outlook
• SpamPal For Windows
• Active Spam Killer
• BrightMail
• CloudMark
• MessageLabs
• FireTrust
• Spamihilator Online
• ella: Electronic Learning Assistant

Monitoring Startup Applications

• Pacs-Portal:  Startup Applications
• Answers That Work:  Tasklist Programs
• Startup Control Panel
• Sysinternal:  Autoruns
• Diamond CS RegistryProt - Show all programs that start with Windows
• Greyware Registry Rearguard

Firewalls

• Zone Alarm
• Tiny Personal Firewall
• Kerio Personal Firewall
• Norton Personal Firewall
• Outpost Firewall
• Sygate Personal Firewall

Firewall Resources

• DShield - Distributed Intrusion Detection System
• MyNetWatchMan - Intrusion Reporting and Response
• Firewall Forensics:  What am I seeing?
• Shields Up!  Frequently Asked Questions
• Home PC Firewall Guide
• Firewalls FAQ 1
• Firewalls FAQ 2
• Broadband Reports:  Firewall Forum - Comp.Security.Firewalls
• Broadband Reports:  Kerio Forum
• Broadband Reports:  Kerio/Tiny FAQ
• Kerio Personal Firewall FAQ
• Kerio/Tiny Forum (Guests)
• Kerio/Tiny Forum (Login Required)
• Kerio Personal Firewall Rules
• Firewall Rulesets
• OutPost Firewall Guide
• OutPost Firewall Forum
• Zonelog Analyser
• VisualZone Report Utility for ZoneAlarm
• Zone Alarm Forum
• Uninstall Zone Alarm
• Sygate Personal Firewall Solutions
• Sygate Firewall Help Site
• Sygate Product Forums
• Kerio Forum
• Sponge's Guide to setting up Kerio
• TinyLogger for Kerio/Tiny Personal Firewall
• Kiwi Syslog Daemon

Anti-Virus Software

• AVG AntiVirus
• Avast Anti-Virus
• F-Prot
• House Call - Free Online Virus Scan
• Panda
• Panda ActiveScan - Free Online Scanner
• Kapersky AntiVirus
• NOD32 AntiVirus System
• Norton AntiVirus
• PC-Cillin
• McAfee Virus Scan
• Online AntiVirus Scanners

Anti-Virus Resources

• Sophos: Viruses Explained
• Trend Micro:  What is a Computer Virus?
• Trend Micro:  Virus Information Center
• Trend Micro:  Hoax Encyclopedia
• McAfee:  Virus Information
• McAfee:  Virus Removal Tools
• Symantec Security Response (1)
• Symantec Security Response (2)
• Symantec:  Virus Removal Tools Page
• F-Secure:  Security Information Centre
• Virus Bulletin
• Virus List - Home Page
• Virus List - Encyclopedia
• The AntiVirus Resource - Virus of Hoax?

Anti-Virus Daily Definitions

• Norton AntiVirus:  Download Virus Definitions Daily
• Trend Micro:  Virus Pattern Files
• Sophos:  Download latestVirus Identity (IDE) Files
• BitDefender:  Virus Definitions and AntiVirus Updates
• McAfee:  AntiVirus Updates
• Computer Associates:  Virus Signatures

Anti-Virus Hoaxes

• VMyths - Truth about Computer Virus Myth and Hoaxes
• Stiller Research - Virus Hoax News
• Sophos - Hoaxes and Scares
• McAfee AVERT

Anti-Trojans

• BOClean
• MooSoft - The Cleaner
• Pest Patrol
• Trojan Defence Suite
• Trojan Hunter
• Tauscan - bolts the backdoors
• Online Trojan Scanner
• Anti-Trojan Online-Check

Anti-Trojan Resources

• Informal Trojan Detection Test 1
• Informal Trojan Detection Test 2
• The Complete Trojans Text

Windows Guides & Resources

Table of Contents

• Windows Resources
• Resources For Windows XP
  • Windows XP Patches
  • Windows XP Stop Error Messages
  • Windows XP Troubleshooting Articles
  • Windows XP Description of Product Features
  • How To Accomplish Tasks in Windows XP
  • Windows XP Third Party Issues
• Resources For Windows Me
  • How To Accomplish Tasks in Windows Me
  • Windows Me Third Party Issues
  • Windows Me Summary List of Some Product Features
  • Customizing Windows Me
  • Windows Me Contents of Disks, Folders and Files
  • Solving Problems in Windows Me
  • Windows Me Troubleshooting Articles
  • Windows Me Description of Product Features
• Resources For Internet Explorer
  • Setting Up Internet Explorer
  • Internet Explorer File Listing
  • Internet Explorer General Information
  • Internet Explorer Description of Product Features
  • Problems and Bugs in Internet Explorer
  • How To Accomplish Tasks With Internet Explorer
• Resources For Outlook Express
  • Setting Up Outlook Express
  • Description of Product Features in Outlook Express
  • How To Accomplish a Task With Outlook Express
  • Troubleshooting Third Party Issues in Outlook Express
• Resources For MS Office
  • Setting Up MS Office
  • MS Office Error Messages
  • MS Office Troubleshooting Articles
  • How To Accomplish a Task With MS Office
• Resources For MS Access
  • MS Access:  The Basics
  • MS Access:  Sample Codes, Expressions, Examples
  • MS Access:  White Papers, Utilities
  • MS Access:  Tips and Hints
  • MS Access:  Tables and Queries
  • How To Accomplish a Task With MS Access
• Resources For MS Excel
  • MS Excel:  Sample Functions, Macros, VBA Codes
  • MS Excel:  General Information
  • How To Accomplish a Task With MS Excel
• Resources For MS FrontPage
  • Description of Product Features in MS FrontPage
  • MS FrontPage:  Examples and Sample Codes
  • MS FrontPage:  White Papers and Downloads
  • MS FrontPage:  General Information
  • MS FrontPage:  Troubleshooting Articles
  • A Selection of Error Message from MS FrontPage
  • How To Accomplish a Task With MS FrontPage
• Resources For MS Outlook
  • MS Outlook:  The Basics
  • MS Outlook:  White Papers and Downloads
  • MS Outlook:  Troubleshooting Articles
  • MS Outlook:  General Information
  • How To Accomplish Task With Outlook 2000 (CW)
  • How To Accomplish Task With Outlook 2000 (IMO)
  • How To Accomplish Task With Outlook 2000
  • How To Accomplish Task With Outlook 2002
  • How To Accomplish Task With Outlook (With Exchange)
  • How To Accomplish Task With Outlook (Other)
• Resources For MS Word
  • MS Word:  General Information
  • MS Word:  Frequently Asked Questions
  • MS Word:  Troubleshooting Articles
  • MS Word:  Information on Product Features
  • MS Word:  White Papers For Download
  • MS Word:  Sample Macros, VBA Codes
  • How To Mail Merge With MS Word
  • How To Accomplish Tasks With MS Word
  • How To Automate MS Word
• Resources For Web Design