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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: RV01 on November 23, 2004, 12:57:07 PM
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My OS is Millennium, My antivirus is Avast4.5 my firewall is Sygate Personal Firewall and my Spam filter is Secretmaker.I would like to ask which of the following applications I should allow when I Connect to the net since I am not completely sure what to dowith some of these. Thanks for any help.
FILE NAME VERSION PATH
1.Avast antivirus service 4.5.514.0 C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ASHSERV.EXE
2.C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SSDPSRV.EXE
3.Distributed COM Services 4.71.3328 C:\Windows\System\RPCSS.EXE
4.Microsoft AutoUpdate 5.4.5681.0 C:\Windows\WUAUBOOT.EXE
5.Microsoft AutoUpdate 5.4.5681.0 C:\Windows\WUAUCLT.EXE
6.Microsoft QMgr 5.4.1103.3 C:\Windows\LOADQM.EXE
7.Secretmaker 3.9.8.1 C:\Program Files\SECRETMAKER\Secretmaker.exe
8.Spooler Sub System Process 4.90.3000 C:\Windows\System\SPOOL32.EXE
9.Windows Explorer 5.50.4134.100 C:\Windows\EXPLORER.EXE
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1] Yes
2] No
ssdpsrv.exe is installed alongside USB components usually on Windows ME. This procses (Simple Service Discovery Protocol) is a subcomponent for USB. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
There is no need for USB to connect to the internet unless you have a usb network.
3] No, unless you need it.
rpcss.exe is an executable of Microsoft Windows Opearting System. It is reponsible for Remote Procedure Call services on the local machine. These are public services available to the local network. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
4] Only if you do not update through the MS update website.
5] See 4
6] No, in fact you can remove the loadqm from loading at boottime unless you want to troubleshoot.
7] Yes
8] No
spool32.exe isa part of the Microsoft Windows Operating System which deals with the spooling of Microsoft Windows print jobs. This process is only executed when this method is selected in the printers configuration properties. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
No need for a printer to connect to the net, unless it is a network printer or shared printer.
9] Normally no. May be needed access if you use the help in Windows though.
explorer.exe is the Windows Program Manager or Windows Explorer. It manages the Windows Graphical Shell including the Start menu, taskbar, desktop, and File Manager. By removing this process the graphical interface for Windows will disappear. Note: explorer.exe is also registered as a process which is the w32.Codered and the Coreflood viruses. These viruses are distributed via the Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message, in the hopes that you open it’s hostile attachment. The worms have their own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself. In worst cases these worms can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately. Please see additional details regarding these processes
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But if I block Windows Explorer Ican't surf the net what should I do?Is this correct?I have allowed this application otherwise I cant openany site?What should I do??????
Thanks for any help
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You don't browse the net with Windows Explorer. You do that with a internet browser!
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OK But why can't I browse any site with the above settings?
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Because you have to set your Internet options. In your Internet Explorer (not Windows Explorer), go to TOOLS, Internet Options, Connections, Lan Settings and uncheck USE PROXY SERVER... if it's checked...
Cheers !
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I did so and nothing changed. ???
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Ok my friend... let's start from the bottom... reboot your PC first, then when you log back in, completely turn off your software firewall (Sygate in this case).
When your Sygate is disabled. Try to open Internet Explorer again. Post back what's happening...
Cheers !
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Now I am completely confused.I did so and now what is next?I think I have become a pain in the neck ???
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Well, I couldn't possibly know what are all those settings set on your computer from here. Next step is very basic step, and it comes to checking your internet connection... do you even have a connection established ? Is there maybe some kind of technical difficulty on your Internet Service Provider's side ?
Other thing that I don't understand... how can you post in these forums if you claim that you don't have internet connection ??? I'm affraid we don't speak about the same things... please, explain a little bit better what's exactly your problem, 'cause I can see you can use internet without any problems...
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You say you can't browse any sites, but you still are here.... That is contradictionary. What exactly do you mean? Is your system clean from ALL malware? Are there any strange entries in the hosts file?
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Well in order to be here iI have to allow Windows explorer.This is contradictory because you have suggested to me not allow Windows explorer application.Am I wrong here?I hope I have answered adequately.Thanks any way for your help
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That's not true, 'cause you are not using Windows Explorer to access these forums... you are using INTERNET Explorer.
Can you spot the difference ? Windows Explorer is NOT Internet browser. It's not meant for browsing the internet.
Internet Explorer is the one that we use for that...
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Well in order to be here iI have to allow Windows explorer.This is contradictory because you have suggested to me not allow Windows explorer application.Am I wrong here?I hope I have answered adequately.Thanks any way for your help
Strange.
Windows Explorer is blocked to access Internet in my firewall.
Internet Explorer is allowed.
Did you try to remove IE from your computer?
Which browse do you use?
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Technical, he is trying to use Windows Explorer for browsing the internet. Even if you deny access for Windows Explorer that doesn't mean that you have no access to internet.
INTERNET EXPLORER is for that purpose, not Windows Explorer...
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Technical, he is trying to use Windows Explorer for browsing the internet. Even if you deny access for Windows Explorer that doesn't mean that you have no access to internet.
INTERNET EXPLORER is for that purpose, not Windows Explorer...
I know this and tryed to write this ??? ::)
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Are you so sure that Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer aren't related?
Open up Windows Explorer, in the address type in a URL. You'll see that it takes you straight away to the page.
One of the main reasons that Internet Explorer is considered to be a vunerable browser (yes, yes I am a FF user, but I'm not here on an MS bashfest,) is because of the fact that IE is so intertwined with the operating system and windows explorer.
IE and Windows Explorer do the same job, just one is local and one isn't, with varying tweaks to accompany those differences.
I solve this issue altogether by simply blocking IE and using FireFox for my browsing needs.
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That's not the issue. Since we are at this topic, you can also type your url directly into START/RUN prompt and it will take you straight to that site that url is pointing to.
The issue is... he said he is not able to browse the internet just because he blocked his Windows Explorer (file browser, again, it doesn't matter the fact that you can use it as internet browser as well) in his firewall. OK, he said that, but he still is able to post in these forums ?!?? That means one thing... his internet connection is stil alive and available and he can browse the internet without any problems...
"Simply" blocking IE and using Firefox won't give you any advantages in this case... especially when it comes to Windows update.
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I do understand what you mean but I dont know what to do.Hence never mind :)
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An other application is C:\Windows\System\Kernel32.dll Should I allow it from my firewall or not?
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An other application is C:\Windows\System\Kernel32.dll Should I allow it from my firewall or not?
Never saw... maybe?
Did you googled this?
Eddy or Sasha, is this a legitimate dll?
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This is the definiton:
Kernel32.dll is the 32-bit dynamic link library found in the Windows operating system kernel. It handles memory management, input/output operations, and interrupts. When Windows boots up, kernel32.dll is loaded into a protected memory space so other applications do not take that space over.
On occasion, though, users may encounter the "invalid page fault" error.
This error occurs when a program or application tries to access kernel32.dll's protected memory space. Sometimes the error is caused by one particular program or application, and other times it is provoked by multiple files and applications.
If the problem results from running one application, then the application needs to be replaced. If the problem occurs when accessing multiple files and applications, the corruption is probably caused by faulty hardware.
The problem is 'cause my firewall never asked me do I want to allow it or not...
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The problem is 'cause my firewall never asked me do I want to allow it or not...
Me too... so that seems strange for me... Thanks. ;)
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That's why although it is among the applications so far it hasn't asked me yet.
What about C:\Windows\System\Sucatreg.exe should I allow this application?
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Are you so sure that Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer aren't related?
Yes for sure. Remove IE from 98se and windows explorer will still function.
If you want to know if something should be allowed or not. Use GOOGLE to find out what it is and than decide to allow it or not.
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I thought that if I asked you Iwould have a more justified answer since I am an Avast4 user.
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It is your system, so you have to decide what you want to do with it. That is not up to us.
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I decide to ask you
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Here is one definition of Windows Explorer:
"The graphic interface to the Windows filing system. Using images to represent files and folders, it lets you manage documents by moving them between folders and deleting, copying or renaming them."
RV01 here is a definition of Internet Explorer (Browser):
Definition: " (IE, MSIE) Microsoft's free World-Wide Web browser for Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, and Macintosh. Internet Explorer is the main rival to Netscape Navigator (which runs on many more platforms). Both support the same core features and offer incompatible extensions"
One more definition of Windows Explorer, hope this explains the difference ;)
Explorer
"Also known as Windows Explorer, explorer is used in Microsoft Windows 95 and above to explore and manage the files on the computer drives. Although similar Microsoft Explorer is not the same as "My Computer" and is not the same as "Microsoft Internet Explorer".
Users familiar with earlier version of Windows such as Windows 3.0 or Windows 3.1 can think of explorer being the same thing as file manager."
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RV01 and Eddy, please...... :P
RV, do you have any doubt yet?
Windows Explorer could not be allowed to connect the Internet, but you decide if you want or not. You'll see a website as you see your own files in the computer.
Internet Explorer should be allowed to connect if it is your browser or you want to update Windows.
We're here to help 8)
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There is no doubt yes.As for the help Avast forum and generally Alwil Software has provided me it's invaluable.Thanks so much
Cheers!
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That's not true, 'cause you are not using Windows Explorer to access these forums... you are using INTERNET Explorer.
Can you spot the difference ? Windows Explorer is NOT Internet browser. It's not meant for browsing the internet.
Internet Explorer is the one that we use for that...
Hi all,
I cant surf the net without letting windows explorer connect either.
I know its not internet explorer but it's both or nothing........ ???
P.s. It only asks to use it as a " component "