I believe this is referred to as "percussive maintenance"
:-) Paul G. From: Andrew Levicki [mailto:and...@levicki.me.uk] Sent: 27 October 2009 19:05 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: What else would you tell this user? Fixing computers and using hammers are not mutually exclusive. 2009/10/27 Maglinger, Paul <pmaglin...@scvl.com> +1 I fix computer problems 50+ hours a week. Off hours I like using hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, soldering irons, electrical tape, etc. From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:04 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: What else would you tell this user? Last place I worked I told folks it was a conflict of interest for me to make money off of fellow employees for the same work I performed for the company ... and referred them elsewhere... couple folks got angry but most understood and their problems were no longer my problems, and I could work with them *without* them thinking since they paid me I work for them instead of the company.... On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 11:56 AM, Phillip Partipilo <p...@psnet.com> wrote: +1 I agree that a certain point is reached where I don't even want the users money any more. Sometimes I want to pay them to stay as far away from me as possible. Phillip Partipilo Parametric Solutions Inc. Jupiter, Florida (561) 747-6107 From: Maglinger, Paul [mailto:pmaglin...@scvl.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: What else would you tell this user? I personally like the ball-peen hammer technique used in "Casino". From: Lee Douglas [mailto:lee.doug...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: What else would you tell this user? Had one the other day with Windows Police Pro on it and couldn't boot into safe mode, couldn't run the task manager fix and couldn't load / run MBytes. After about 2 1/2 hours (shouldn't have spent more than 10 minutes, but I'm stubborn), I finally prescribed a format & re-install. I can sort of understand how the Trojan authors get off on their cleverness, but I'm advocating that we bring back public flogging, just for them... On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 10:50 AM, <richardmccl...@aspca.org> wrote: 1. Often, these trojans will keep REAL anti-malware applications from running. However, if the system can be booted into Safe Mode (I came across one that could not!), MalwareBytes at least ought to run. 2. They guy is being prevented from downloading MBytes or anything else on that machine. He will need to obtain a copy of MBytes or VIPRERESCUE elsewhere and install from portable media. 3. I've seen entirely too many of these occurrences on systems with McAfee on them. Good luck! -- Richard D. McClary Systems Administrator, Information Technology Group ASPCAR 1717 S. 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McSpadden" <dav...@imcu.com> wrote on 10/27/2009 09:40:36 AM: > Follow this thread from top to bottom. > What else would you tell this home user?? > > > I don't understand how this keeps happening I have Microsoft > security running also but I am getting tierd of this junk these > things need to find another home besides mine > From: David McSpadden > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:32 AM > To: xx > Subject: RE: Home Computer > Sure. > From: xx > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:30 AM > To: David McSpadden > Subject: RE: Home Computer > Ok I will try tonight if I cant do you want it back? > From: David McSpadden > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:28 AM > To: xx > Subject: RE: Home Computer > Those pictures are a part of the Trojan/virus/thingy. > Yes if you can get on the internet you can find it by googling for > Microsoft security essentials download. > From: xx > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:26 AM > To: David McSpadden > Subject: RE: Home Computer > So I will just find that on the internet? If I can get on the net > because when I tried last night I couldn't get around all the pop > ups ( I will get those pics to you asap LOL) So does that mean > someone has been looking at that stuff or is that just the possible > virus causing that to pop up ? > From: David McSpadden > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:19 AM > To: xx > Subject: RE: Home Computer > I think you should send me the naughty pictures for an objective opinion. > Also, I think you should download Microsoft's Free Security > Essentials virsus/spyware scanner. > It is quick and easy. All you have to do it tell it when and what to scan. > That might find something your Mcafee doesn't. > From: xx > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:11 AM > To: David McSpadden > Subject: Home Computer > Hi It's me again... I think my computer has issues again I have > been getting pop ups telling me my computer could be infected but it > wasn't from Mcafee so I ignored it then mcafee would pop up and say > it blocked a trojen so I thought I was ok but last night when I > tried to get into my email naughty pics poped up????? So I thought I > would run a full scan but couldn't get into mcafee. What do you think > > _____ If this email is spam, report it here: <http://www.onlymyemail.com/view/?action=reportSpam&Id=ODEzNjQ6OTg5MTE4NDE1O nBqcEBwc25ldC5jb20%3D> http://www.OnlyMyEmail.com/ReportSpam THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. 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