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1223139	2011-08-29 10:47:00	Gooday Agent_24, it is very kind of you to help like this . Agent_24, had googled "L-Clock + Global Hook" and got screeds of results, but lengthier examination today has revealed that the many pages of results are actually largely duplicate entries . However, there is still a lot of confusion about the actual nature of L-Clock . The following two URL's are for page 1 of a somewhat peculiar "possible malware" website that seems to just provide technical data about files but without seeming to "rate" them for whether they are threats or not; the second page is the one specifically for L-Clock (from this same site): . directorio-spyware . com/items/-/19198/" target="_blank">mail . directorio-spyware . com . directorio-spyware . com/items/-/19198/" target="_blank">mail . directorio-spyware . com This next website has a technical exposition about L-Clock and says that there are "safe" versions, but also there are other versions that actually are harbourers of spyware . Down the page a bit some people have got posts talking about this: . betanews . com/detail/LClock/1092761816/1" target="_blank">fileforum . betanews . com There are many others in a similar vein (google "L-Clock" as well because the debate continues there too!) like that Polish bloke who said his L-Clock was trying to disguise itself in the Registry as something else! Today accidentally found on the Web (while researching L-Clock and following links!) a programme called "Neuber Security Task Manager" which is a pretty awesome programme: if you are not familiar with it then you can download it here: . neuber . com/download/products . html" target="_blank">www . neuber . com It is a programme that analyses all of the files on your computer and looks for malware-like behaviour . It "scores" any files/programmes for the resemblance of their activity to malware, but also stresses that even high-scoring programmes/files (like L-Clock which on my deck scored the highest!!!) are not necessarily "bad" because these latter programmes may have legitimate reasons for doing the kinds of stuff within an OS that malware usually does . Neuber Security Task Manager goes a lot further than just a "Number Rating" though: it shows you all the files that the programme selected has got in the Registry, and also other information, together with a "Verdict" about the programme/file as to how "potentially harmful" it is liable to be, and L-Clock got the verdict "Seems To Be Harmless" . (To get a lot more information on any entry that is shown, you just left-click on it) . Comodo and Firefox "KeyScrambler" received high "numbers" from this diagnostic programme as well but were also pronounced "Seem To Be Harmless" . Am impressed . It is I think a German website . Agent-24: actually had another go at installing Ubuntu (off a DVD) after having last night done a lot of Ubuntu 11 . 04 installation research on the Web: last night found a fabulous Website written by a Greek Geek that solved nearly everything except for one thing: Cannot, in the new installation of Ubuntu connect to the Web . Firefox in Ubuntu, will not connect with the Web: have tried disabling the plug-ins, (etc) but nothing works . Am not going to destroy this new Ubuntu just because of this, as what you said is correct: Linux Ubuntu is absolutely incredible (has far more features than were originally realised and is very, very good): so as this inability of "Ubuntu Firefox" to connect with the Web surely must be a minor thing? The Ubuntu "hidden Firewall": it makes me feel uneasy about not being able to get access to a Firewall in an OS so that you cannot even see it (unless you are are a Software Architect,as, apparantly, in most Linux programmes you have to be, but Agent_24 very few humanoids are!) to even get a "decko" at the "controls" . Agent_24 you with excellent reason can say: "you use Comodo Firewall with blind faith when in reality Comodo could be doing anything to you, and so therefore your trust is hilariously ridiculous viz-a-viz Ubuntu and Comodo" . But Comodo has never "Failed" me, and has many, many times saved me from my own idiocy . What is more, the incredible Comodo Firewall can be "programmed" even by people like me to "obey" them (if they take the trouble to learn about Comodo Firewall) and every instruction is actuated by Comodo with absolute precision . The Ubuntu "Cloud Firewall" makes me want to get back immediately to XP3 and Comodo! Or that is to say, if the Web could even be connected to in Ubuntu! So far no worries! Hope you will reply Agent_24 . In the meanwhile Agent_24 thank you again for telling me about those incredible downloading programmes . Very impressive! Finally - have reinstalled "C-Clock!!!" Cheers Agent_24!	Dragonov (16500)
1223140	2011-08-29 12:10:00	There are many ways in which an Antivirus can detect a file as being bad, heuristics is one of them, but it can also cause a lot of false positives too, when files look or act like a virus but aren't. However as you saw yourself, Neuber security rates Comodo and Keyscrambler as high risk as they also use hooks and other things. Note that AVG seemed to be the AV those people were talking about as detecting L-Clock. It's probably worth noting that AVG has a history for false-positives resulting in deleted system files and people with unbootable Windows. At the end of the day it's up to you to decide. If you're interested to see what most AV programs say, upload the L-Clock executable file (wherever it is, Comodo and Neuber security should both be able to tell you the path to the file) to www.virustotal.com That will scan with many AV (about 44 I believe) which should prove interesting. If it tells you the file has already been scanned, tell it to do it again. For Ubuntu's Internet issues, I expect the problem stems from your usage of dialup. I assume you have configured the modem and dialed in etc? If you want a GUI for the firewall, open Software Center and search for 'Firewall' and install either "Firewall Configuration" or "Firestarter" - if you bought an Ubuntu DVD the packages should be installable from that without needing to be downloaded. By the way, I also use Comodo, with pretty good faith :cool: And Getright is definitely a very useful program, even sometimes with DSL.	Agent_24 (57)
1223141	2011-08-30 19:10:00	Hi Agent_24: have just somehow "lost" a post in reply to you (tried to make a backup of it but was unable to) that was very highly detailed and was constructed over the course of at least two hours: have not got the grunt left tonight (well it actually is now "today" being 6.05am! - been up all night!) to try and start again so will try and get a reply to you within the next couple of days, Agent_24. Thank you again for your help: you are a very good writer and very good at explaining complicated technical issues to "non-Tech's". Cheers Agent_24.	Dragonov (16500)
1223142	2011-08-31 00:06:00	Ahh... bugger. I hate it when that happens :( What I usually do now when I want to compose a rather large forum post, is write it all down in a word processor software first. Keep saving the document regularly, and when I'm done, copy it to the forum and post there. Saves a lot of headaches and sadly lost writing. Will keep an eye out for your next post! Good to hear you've been able to follow mine so far :D	Agent_24 (57)
1223143	2011-08-31 05:15:00	Thank you very much Agent_24 . Agent_24, before talking again about Linux Ubuntu, just have to say that even though you will be using this, there could be quite a few I . T . "Newbies" like me reading these posts who do not know about the incredible Linux GNU "Notepad", which the Mighty Linux dudes make for even "Windows"! WOW - this awesomely incredible programme should be literally "Trumpeted From Every Rooftop"! Only floundered across this mind-boggling phenomenon on the Web the other night (yeah another distraction while trying to research the inability to connect to the Web in Ubuntu - the Web and the links!!!) but by God, how thankful I am that this happened: Linux GNU Notepad: WOW!!! Everyone reading this, google "Linux NGU Notepad Download" and there you will be able to find a way to download it that is suited to both you and your Web connection . You may need to download a small "Decompressioning/Unzipping" programme viz "Bitzipper" - which is a very good file-opening programme although the installation process can be annoying because of all the nagging at you to buy stuff . But heck, the programme itself is so excellent who cares? You get it for a "free test" for thirty days, so if you need it to get the insanely fabulous Linux GNU Notepad then get the free trial of the "Unzipper"!!! Grab the Linux Notepad and as soon as you install it, put it into a USB Drive . Do not be lazy like me and have to do everything all over again, but, however, all the effort was as nothing when this glorious programme was again the result . One of the most important pieces of advice to all "Newbies" in my opinion, is to obtain at least one USB Drive, but get a good one: OfficePlus (NZ) is a very good place to obtain excellent USB Drives and by New Zealand standards at quite fair prices . Am not connected with them in any way apart from having purchased a USB Drive off them many months ago . That was one of the very few good decisions I ever made in my life! Am writing this with "Linux GNU" right now . Agent_24, hope to get back here for a resumption soon, but better try "Wubi" first, probably will try it tonight - Wubi is the last hope . Forgot to mention earlier that Ubuntu said my ancient computer (it is an antiquated PC, more than seven years old) is too old to handle "Unity" and so can only "deal" with "Ubuntu Classic" . Agent_24 this kind of stuff keeps on literally driving me to to drink (with maniacally obstinate reluctance!!! - it is TRUE!) . (Well, sort of maybe) . Wubi! Next! Thank you Agent_24 . The Linux GNU Notepad is driving me nearly insane with absolute delight! At long last William Gates and his thieving gang of cronies are staring down a VERY BIG barrel!!! All the very best Agent_24 .	Dragonov (16500)
1223144	2011-08-31 14:48:00	Agent_24, the foregoing might at first sight appear to be a bit over the top, but am no "disciple" of William Gates, and have not been substantially "endeared" towards this greedy ratbag after the other day being told by Microsoft that I have installed XP3 "Too Many Times" and am no longer allowed to "activate" XP3 until I have obtained a new "product key" or something. As always they are extremely "vague" about what actually is meant, and let alone what the heck precisely is the procedure to rectify the situation; or in other words they are being obstructive/obtuse. This is just another one of their sly corporate stunts to try and force you to buy another OS off them. Agent_24, this makes it more imperative than ever to get Linux operating properly, but have just tried "Wubi" and cannot get online in "Wubi" either. (Have "deleted" the latest Linux Ubuntu installation using the XP3 installation (Formatting) disc due to not being able to get online, and to have a "clean" system to try "Wubi". Spent all day (and night) yesterday crawling around the Web trying to find out what could be stopping Firefox (in Ubuntu) from getting access to the Web. Agent_24, got virtually nowhere (informationally) as the Linux websites are all written by and for Dimitri Mendeleev!!! However, it DOES seem as if a Modem Driver (as per Ubuntu not being able to put an "Internet Connection" Driver into the type of Modem I have got) could be the problem. Agent_24, am Freaked by this as do not know anything about how to install Drivers, and have never even tried to install any. Have read a lot about them on the Web though and, quite frankly, do not want to have to meddle with Drivers! So Agent_24, you earlier were asking if I had "configured" the Firefox (connection) in Ubuntu for Dial-Up. I should have immediately told you "no", but being someone who has to always try and "solve" things for myself before failing miserably and (then) having to crawl to other people for help, well here I am after going the long way around yet again! Could you please, Agent_24 describe how to configure Ubuntu for Dial-Up? PLEEZ Agent_24, can my ancient heap of a PC actually be made to get online in Linux Ubuntu? Have joined that Ubuntu Forum that you provided a Link to, and a dude there thinks my PC might not be able to handle Linux Ubuntu 11.04 and he says maybe "Kubuntu" or some Linux variant like that is something I might have to use. As I think somewhere has already been mentioned (in a post on NZ PC World here) Ubuntu cannot use "Unity" on my Fossil and has to install in "Classic" mode. With "the great philanthropist" William Gates breathing down my neck now, have got to somehow find a way to make my PC Linux. Cannot afford a better computer, so if push comes to shove might try "Linux Mint" again (but would much rather have Ubuntu). Agent_24, with reference to L-Clock scenario: you talk about AVG and how it is infamous for it's "wrong readings" of files. AVG is one of the ghastly tragedies like "Spybot" and "ZoneAlarm" (and now apparantly Ad-Aware has actually turned into an absolute dud as well: it is being "caned" now on the Web) that used to be the best by far protective software around (I used to have the old, original, ZoneAlarm Firewall and it was mind-blowingly superb) but now are utterly reviled and there are warnings about not to use them everywhere. I dread to think what it would be like for someone who has not got a Linux OS if Comodo Firewall starts being a "Gimme Da Money" thing. Thank you Agent_24, and the somewhat naive raving about "Linux GNU Notepad" is not regretted, because every time I open this staggeringly superb programme up, I get literally "Floored" with amazement. Linus Torvalds: Salyut!!!	Dragonov (16500)
1223145	2011-08-31 23:25:00	told by Microsoft that I have installed XP3 "Too Many Times" and am no longer allowed to "activate" XP3 until I have obtained a new "product key" or something . As always they are extremely "vague" about what actually is meant, and let alone what the heck precisely is the procedure to rectify the situation If that's the message you're getting in Windows, then all you need to do is call them on their 0800 number (it's in there if you choose activate by phone) and tell them you've had to reinstall Windows because of Linux etc, and they'll fix it for you . Probably best to do this once you've finished setting up your Linux etc and have everything working to avoid having to do it again . have just tried "Wubi" and cannot get online in "Wubi" either . (Have "deleted" the latest Linux Ubuntu installation using the XP3 installation (Formatting) disc due to not being able to get online, and to have a "clean" system to try "Wubi" . However, it DOES seem as if a Modem Driver (as per Ubuntu not being able to put an "Internet Connection" Driver into the type of Modem I have got) could be the problem . Agent_24, am Freaked by this as do not know anything about how to install Drivers, and have never even tried to install any . Have read a lot about them on the Web though and, quite frankly, do not want to have to meddle with Drivers! So Agent_24, you earlier were asking if I had "configured" the Firefox (connection) in Ubuntu for Dial-Up . I should have immediately told you "no", but being someone who has to always try and "solve" things for myself before failing miserably and (then) having to crawl to other people for help, well here I am after going the long way around yet again! Could you please, Agent_24 describe how to configure Ubuntu for Dial-Up? PLEEZ Agent_24, can my ancient heap of a PC actually be made to get online in Linux Ubuntu? Have joined that Ubuntu Forum that you provided a Link to, and a dude there thinks my PC might not be able to handle Linux Ubuntu 11 . 04 and he says maybe "Kubuntu" or some Linux variant like that is something I might have to use . As I think somewhere has already been mentioned (in a post on NZ PC World here) Ubuntu cannot use "Unity" on my Fossil and has to install in "Classic" mode . You don't need to keep deleting your Ubuntu installation . There's nothing wrong with it, you just need to configure the modem properly . That however is easier said than done . The problem with a lot of dialup modems (especially the newer software-based ones - eg: most made in the last 10 years or so) is that they were primarily targeted to run on Windows, and Linux software was never made . This makes getting them to run on Linux a fun exercise . As you have read, you may indeed need to get a driver installed somehow . However, without knowing what your modem is, it will be hard to say for sure what you need to do . So I think the first step is to find out what exactly your modem is . Is it external, or internal? Who made it, and what is the model number? By the way, you don't _have_ to run Unity . Personally, although my PC can handle Unity, I use classic because I prefer the style . If they ever drop classic I'll switch to Lubuntu or something instead . You may like to try Lubuntu or Xubuntu if you want something 'faster' for your older machine . I wouldn't advise Kubuntu as the latest versions with KDE4 have quite a bit of eye-candy as well, and with a slow graphics card will be a headache as well . Of course a simple graphics card upgrade is likely all you need to be able to run Unity, if for some reason you really want to (what graphics card do you have at the moment?)	Agent_24 (57)
1223146	2011-09-01 02:06:00	Hi Agent_24, thank you very much for your reply. Agent_24 am going to here put a "System Information" extract about the Modem I have got (it is an internal Compaq Data Fax Modem COM3): System Information report written at: 09/01/11 12:51:20 System Name: KARLY-DB402597D [Modem] Item Value Name Compaq Data Fax Modem Description Compaq Data Fax Modem Device ID PCI\VEN_14F1&DEV_1033&SUBSYS_02C013E0&REV_08\3&13C0B0C5&0&50 Device Type Internal Modem Attached To COM3 Answer Mode Not Available PNP Device ID PCI\VEN_14F1&DEV_1033&SUBSYS_02C013E0&REV_08\3&13C0B0C5&0&50 Provider Name Microsoft Modem INF Path mdmrpciw.inf Modem INF Section Modem1033 Blind Off X4 Blind On X3 Compression Off +DS=0; Compression On +DS=3; Error Control Forced +ES=3,2,4; Error Control Off +ES=1,0,1; Error Control On +ES=3,0,2; Flow Control Hard +IFC=2,2; Flow Control Off +IFC=0,0; Flow Control Soft +IFC=1,1; DCB &#x001c; Default < Inactivity Timeout Not Available Modulation Bell Not Available Modulation CCITT Not Available Prefix AT Pulse P Reset ATZ<cr> Responses Key Name Compaq Data Fax Modem::Compaq::Microsoft Speaker Mode Dial M1 Speaker Mode Off M0 Speaker Mode On M2 Speaker Mode Setup M3 Speaker Volume High L3 Speaker Volume Low L0 Speaker Volume Med L2 String Format Not Available Terminator <cr> Tone T Memory Address 0xF8100000-0xF810FFFF I/O Port 0x0000E100-0x0000E107 IRQ Channel IRQ 18 Agent_24, here is the specs for my Video Card: VIDEO CARD - GIGABYTE RADEON 9250 SPECIFICATIONS: ATI RADEON 9250 (128MB) Gigabyte RADEON 9250 128-bit DDR RAM 400MHz dual RAMDACs VIVO Very much appreciate your very generously being prepared to look at this stuff for me: I am completely "stuck" and cannot solve the problems I am having. Agent_24 will phone Microsoft about XP3 after/if the Linux situation can be sorted out. Have got a CD with Linux Mint on it: got "Mint" long before Ubuntu, but bailed out of the "Mint" installation because it did not show you what was going on, or even if anything was happening at all! Cheers Agent_24, and thank you again.	Dragonov (16500)
1223147	2011-09-01 02:23:00	Have tried to delete the duplicate post.	Dragonov (16500)
1223148	2011-09-01 03:10:00	Your graphics card is one of the r200 series (r280 in fact), and does not have gallium3d support which I think you do need to run Unity. The r200 series driver does have some 3D support but I guess it's not enough. Sadly I can't help you there, you'd probably have to check the Ubuntu forums for anything more about that. However of course, you can still run in classic mode or use a different desktop environment (eg: use Lubuntu or Xubuntu), so not a big problem, really. As for the modem, the PCI ID string brings us to this: pci-ids.ucw.cz which is apparently part of the Conexant HCF 56k Data/Fax Modem family. Unfortunately (again) this is where I run into a wall. Having never used a dialup modem in Linux, I can't for sure say much about the process of getting one up and running. However from what I have read, the outlook may be not so good. According to tickletux.sourceforge.net there is no driver for these modems. I have no idea if that information is out of date, it may well be. Conexant's download page for Linux drivers redirects to: www.linuxant.com who apparently make a driver that supports devices with your PCI ID (www.linuxant.com) You could try downloading and installing using their program (www.linuxant.com) - the instructions do seem quite basic at least. However the free driver is limited to 14kbps and the full speed driver you must purchase. The other problem is that the advanced download page for Ubuntu drivers only lists Ubuntu up to version 9.10 (you have 11.04) Why this is I do not know, and if the any of their drivers would work in your Ubuntu I also don't know. You could give it a try and see what happens, or contact those people and ask them. Again, you should probably ask about this on the Ubuntu forums, hopefully you'll find someone who knows more about dialup on Linux than I do. An easier way may be just to buy a different modem which is known to have good support in Linux. Trying to get your current one running would probably cost a lot more in headaches than it would for a good 2nd hand modem. (which should cost next to nothing!) In fact, I've got a pile of old dialup modems here. I'll try to have a look and see if any work on Ubuntu. If they do, I could give you one. And finally.... I hate to say it, but you may also wish to consider an upgrade to ADSL. Ps: There are some guys on this forum who are pretty good with Linux too, you might like to try starting a new thread about Ubuntu and Dialup. Since all this is buried at the bottom of this thread which started off about CPUs, most people probably aren't going to notice it.	Agent_24 (57)
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