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Answer» Just bought a 2nd HAND laptop, and was listening to music when I noticed someone had remotely taken over the computer. I quickly disconnected the internet connect, but I guess some damage was done since directly after that, the previous owner's password was required to UNLOCK the computer when the screen save turned on. I have disabled the screensaver and have changed the name of the computer. Since this was 2nd hand I don't have any of the original operating system discs, and really did not want to pay big bucks to by MICROSOFT operating system & office programs. I am running a Linksys router firewall. Any suggestions on how I can protect myself better, and identify what kind of damage might have been done by who ever GOT into the laptop?The best thing to do with a 2nd hand machine is a wipe and a clean install. The best thing to do with a 2nd hand machine is a wipe and a clean install.hi guru how do u wipe? Quote when I noticed someone had remotely taken over the computer. Really? How? Quote from: Salmon Trout on May 31, 2010, 05:46:55 AM Really? How?i thought he mean wipe it our delete everything...How did you know someobody had remotely taken over your compouter? Quote from: Checking on May 23, 2010, 07:17:51 PM JSince this was 2nd hand I don't have any of the original operating system discs, and really did not want to pay big bucks to by Microsoft operating system & office programs.You may never be safe until you do a clean install. I would do a clean install. If you don't want to buy Windows you could try Ubuntu Linux. It's free and it'll come with OpenOffice Suite (compatible with MS Office) installed for you. |
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