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November 10th, 2004, 09:13 AM
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hello, i had noticed my pc was running like a boat anchor so i ran netstat to see what was going on, only to reveal... 
so i go on over to altnet.com to see wtf it is, and it displays MY apache...
i run ZA pro (latest), Norton Worm protection, XP firewall on, plus my router firewall...
what on earth is it doing to my computer....?? can anyone help me? | 
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November 10th, 2004, 09:29 AM
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November 10th, 2004, 09:33 AM
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looks like messed up hosts file | |
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November 10th, 2004, 09:38 AM
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when i google altnet, because there i can't actually view the site... it returns:
Welcome to Altnet
Altnet is the leading peer-to-peer distributor of licensed digital entertainment. ... Welcome to Altnet Login Bought an audio or video file from Altnet? ... | |
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November 10th, 2004, 09:40 AM
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sounds like Kazaa Stuff.
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November 10th, 2004, 09:40 AM
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"Altnet creates products that integrate with P2P applications and web sites to allow content owners to securely deliver digital media over Altnet’s P2P network"
looks like you have a p2p software running that is eating up your bandwidth
anything unusual running in the task manager? | |
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November 10th, 2004, 09:45 AM
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filipino: i have ran ad-aware a few times since seeing this, and has found nothng that relates to altnet.
GroundZero3: there is nothing unusual running, BUT before SVCHOST was using 97% CPU, currently using 74%, fluctuating. | |
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November 10th, 2004, 04:59 PM
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November 10th, 2004, 11:42 PM
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i do have kazaa & i have had it in the past, but i have never seen altnet before. Also with those sites that you posted Rob, there is nothing on my system that resembles those files/folders & registry keys ;x | |
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November 11th, 2004, 09:40 AM
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sorry bout the bump, but i really need help on this! | |
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