CptMurphy

I'm trying to get TrueImage 9 to work. I've got the .wbt file in my BOOT folder. The cdshell.ini file is coded like this: if $lastKey == key[3]; then bcdw /boot/TRUEIMG.WBT For the BCDW end, I just extracted everything but the replacement cdshell file into the boot folder which included putting some of the files in the modules folder. I've also searched the forum but all the workarounds they have don't work. I've also read that cdshell 2.1.x and bcdw 1.5 doesn't work toghether. Does anyone have any alternatives, maybe an older version? I've looked around for cdshell 2.0 but can't find it. All help is appreciated.

Use geitonaki's auto-create-boot folders. http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=58446 Also, when you download it, just do the basic of redirecting in the create_boot_folders.bat file. Also, you could also edit the create_boot_folder.bat(Note:create_boot_folder.bat is not the same as create_boot_folders.bat). In the are where it has: copy BOOT.BIN "%2\%3.bin" > nul 2>&1 start /w xvi32.exe "%2\%3.bin" /S=universalrepl.xsc "I386" "%3" and change the .bin extensions to .dat.

Actually, XP lets you reinstall the OS without deleting your files. The only drawback is that you'd have these extra folders. Also, you'd have to make a new acc't because your old one was deleted. It's still there with all the files, but anyway...

Which DVDDecrypter are you guys talking about? I tought it was the same one that is used for ripping DVDs? If it is, is it now illegal to use or download the latest, and final version?

Have you installed any hardware recently? What you could do it, go to the desktop, start up the Windows Task Manager, click back on the desktop and hit that sequence and see if any programs start up. Or, alternatively, look at every process running and if any one seems odd. If it does, google it and see if it's either a normal process or something else.

Right-click on the folder that you want to share, click on sharing and security. Activate the folder for sharing and click on the permissions button and pick what groups or users get what access.

Why not just password protect it?

No, all security, in fact all management, is done via the server. The only thing that needs to be done on the workstations is make sure you've got the right protocols set up and they are configured to receive their ip address automatically.

Well, to be honest, dammed near every programmer leavs a backdoor. Simply so that he can reconfigure his program at will without having to go through a bunch of steps. But the government does use some serious encryption. Either 1024 or 2048 bit encryption. It'd take a supercomputer centuries to crack that code.

Can't you specify to install it in the default profile of firefox in the Application Folder? Since I don't think the new firefox is using profiles anymore. Or else my install is messed up.

I don't know. I like Gibsons tools. Given, some of them are ubersimplistic. But I like his portscanner, header scanner, and all those other little tools.

When you right-click the folder and click on the "Sharing & Security" selection, do you have the option of specifiying which group of users has access to the folder? I know 2K has it so I'm assuming server would have it.

@N1K: I sent you a reply PM but again, thanks man.

Anytime a person takes the time to find exploits in an operating system that roughly 75-85% of the population uses, he/she should be commended for bringing it to light. Because if it wasn't him it would've been some black hat hacker who would steal your info. Funny thing is, win media player doesn't play that test file. It's switch over to quicktime.

On a similar topic. Anyone know where that music that plays at the beginning of the installation can be found? I like the way it sounds.

Use the /cmdcons switch.

You're absolutely right. Here's two main things to keep in mind. Script kiddies are only looking to fubar your system or get a look at what you got on ur HD, or just plain scare you and in relation amuse themselves. Black hats on the other hand, live only to profit. So while you think, "oh, some big hacker wont come after my system, I'm just an average dude." Maybe, but you're also an average dude with a bank acct and possibly CC's that can be used. @PUnitBabyDaddy: For the updates, at first just click on the Express button. After those essential updates are installed, reboot, go back to the windows update site but this time click on the custom button. And just pick and choose what you need. However, you should always make the critical updates a priority. As for your network, as long as you use WEP on your wireless side. And have firewalls; anti-virus, and ad-ware scanners, whether payware or freeware. Best of luck man.

Dude, relax. This has been pathched up with recent critical updates. Just go to the windows update site. http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/u...ins/200601.mspx

All righty man. I just did a basic test of your multi-boot dvd prog. It created the the boot stuff perfectly. Since I don't have an x64 rig, I can only test out the cracked setupldr.bin via server2003. I'll post results later. So far so good man. You've done an awesome job!

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What OS are you using?

@RogueSpear: Very true. But also keep in mind that black hat hackers will usually go after the easy scores. So if they see that getting into a system will take 'em 5hours, they'll skip it and move on to the next. One of the best ways is to keep away from well known AV, and firewall prog's because crackers go after those first since obviously many more people use those. The programs you suggested are perfect since not many people would use 'em. Too many people use either McAfee, Norton, and possibly now, ZoneAlarm. As for the browser not being a major part of security protection? It only doesn't matter if you use the standard configs. But it's not just the configs. It's internal code that can't be blocked by reconfiguration. Also, yea, you can use IE and be semi-safe as long as you update once a week. But to be honest, that a hassle. I also don't trust the Auto Update simply because anyone can execute specific code on that particular port that AU uses. It'd be better for them to use a more "secure" browser like FF. Now, as a security consultant, chances are you work with routers, possibly Cisco or Nortel routers. In those routers, there are commands for security that can seem excessive but are simply general practice for security. Same with computers. Yes, some changes seem excessive but again, it's all for ease of use.

Yea, but if you could get experience with this stuff you can get a job in any small business looking to stay secure via the cheapest way possible.

The only way to link the computers is to have one PC act as gateway; but it would need two nics. One for the internal network, one for internet access. Essentially, what you would be doing is, instead of sending traffic directly through the router, you would first send it to the gateway PC first, which would do a virus scan, firewall, privacy guard, etc. and from the gateway, send it out to the router once everything you specify has been filtered. There's a website http://www.baraka.ca/indexmain.asp which allows you to make any PC into a basic gateway/server, mainly for security. It also runs under Windows and is free. This way may be if you don't mind spending hours playing around with the programs. However, going back to the simplest way, have a switch. Connect each of the PC's, including the gateway, to the switch, connect your gateway to the router (This is, again, where you need two NICs in the gateway PC). Have each of the PC's default gateway set to a static IP on the gateway PC, make sure it's a private IP address. And from the gateway PC just have the connection shared. And just put the firewall and antivirus scanner on there. If it seems like a lot of stuff to do, it is. It'd be easier and cheaper to just install the programs on each of the computers and not worry about buying extra equipment.

You should always have a software firewall in your system. Even if you're behind a router because there are always ways around a router. If the router was using Dynamic NAT then you wouldn't need to worry but you should still use a software firewall. I'd suggest ZoneAlarm, they have a free edition. Firefox is a good browser. But there are still security flaws. One browser that was checked for flaws was Opera; they found 8 flaws that where patched up already by the company. I don't use it cuz I'm too integrated into Firefox but you could give it a try. If you still use IE, make sure that you block cookies and explicitly state which site can place cookies. Also, you should stop the ability of downloads via IE. Firefox has this option to clear all the personal info upon exit. You should also schedule virus and ad-ware scans at least once a month.