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vitaman
Vitaman

join:2002-08-26
Long Beach, NY

Do I have a secutity problem?

I have a home network that is both wired and wireless. 128bit security is enabled. On one laptop (runing XP)when I go to turn it off, I sometimes get the prompt "another user is logged on to this computer do you want to shut down". I checked the DHCP and there were only the computers on my network listed. I am running Norton Utilities and other than the routers protection do not have a firewall. I have not yet installed SP2.

Any suggestions?

permalink · 2004-11-17 10:35:11 ·

FoMoCo 466 C.I.D. join:2001-01-10 Grand Rapids, MI	Re: Do I have a secutity problem? Without seeing it I would believe it is reporting the other pc's on your network as the ones being logged on.I have 2 in mine and if I access one from the other then shut the other down it reports the same as yours.As long as you are not seeing unfamiliar users logged on no need to worry. -- When life becomes a drag - floor it - Galaxie 500
	permalink · 2004-11-17 10:40:24 ·

dp Go Steelers Premium,MVM join:2000-12-08 Greensburg, PA ·Verizon Online DSL	I agree with FoMoCo 's assessment. I routinely see this myself if I've accessed another PC on the network and then try to shutdown. You should recognize the machine name that its reporting as connected though, no? -- Write your questions down on the back of a $20 dollar bill and send them to me
	permalink · 2004-11-17 11:15:10 ·

Bobby_Peru
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As both FoMoCo

, and dp

related, I too have seen this occur, though I only have experience in fully "wired" situations. And as both have said, the machine name had better be that of _your_ other machine.

I think it's a warning, just in case there is a reason _not_ to shut down the machine (i.e. an application is running on it that the other machine/user requires, print server...).

Just for some wireless reassurance, you might want to check out keith2468

's Security Forum FAQ »Security »How do I secure a wireless network (wireless router)? . hth
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permalink · 2004-11-17 11:26:38 · Print ·

vitaman Vitaman join:2002-08-26 Long Beach, NY	Thanks...i am feeling relieved!
	permalink · 2004-11-17 11:30:13 ·

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