Sometimes of an evening when i go to logoff I get a message that says by doing so I will shut down another linked computer. Can't remember the exact wording. Could this other computer be using my same dialup connection? and how could that happen? Could they be accessing any of my files? Should I be worried about this?
2006-07-20 09:34:46 · 8 answers · asked by annl2001au 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
If someone was using your dial up connection, you'd know. Your speed would be so slow....... What you are referencing is the multiple log off involved in shutting down windows. If you have more than one account logged in at a time, that message will appear. Don't worry about it, unless someone else using your computer is in the middle of something.
2006-07-20 09:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by James A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are on the internet (even via dialup), you are available to ANYONE you give permission to.
You do this by:
1) Allowing "file and printer sharing"
2) Not enabling a firewall
3) Running server software, either intentionally or via a "trojan"
If you suspect a trojan, run a good antivirus and spyware detection tool to eliminate it... See my SAFE COMPUTING web site (below) for recommended software tools to clean your computer...
2006-07-20 09:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by N2FC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be very worry because this other computer might be a hacker and trying to get private information off your computer. You should contact your service provider and ask them if they have some firewall software for you to install on your computer to block out such danger. The firewall software that install on your computer (assume you are using Windows) is no use against those hackers.
2006-07-20 09:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by Thor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your PC can serve as a internet dial-up gateway for other computers. You must be connected to another network for this to work. Is your computer connected to a wireless or wired network?
2006-07-20 09:42:22 · answer #4 · answered by To Be Free 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always use a firewall (not a slowing gadget) is does block prying into your ports to work out if any are 'open' and forestalls uninvited ip addresses from getting into. many different protection subject matters are in touch, yet a firewall is #one million.
2016-12-10 12:36:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have other computers in your home networked together I would be concerned. As to how it happened ????????
2006-07-20 09:38:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
errr, i have no idea, that sounds weird but somehow possible - i wouldnt be worried, i'd be pissed and try and sort it out!
2006-07-20 09:39:21 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Terious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES THEY CAN PB AND THEY HAVE YOUR PW TOO DELETE ALL CONNECTIONS AND RELOAD ALL INCLUDING YOUR PW AND SUCH THAT SHOULD DO IT THEY ARE PROBABLY SOME U KNOW....
2006-07-20 09:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋