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Gorjo MacGrymm

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Odd computer problem
« on: March 31, 2009, 09:14:36 pm »
I just opened up my laptop at home after using it at work all day.  Suddenly I have a brand new local network adaptor called TAP-win32 adapter V8.  I haven't installed any new programs recently.  It appears this is some Linux based vpn protocal.  That freaks me out.  Has someone hijacked my laptop?


if you know anything, please help.
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Quote from: Jeoshua on April 12, 2011, 10:02:39 pm
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Micro102

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Re: Odd computer problem
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2009, 09:25:31 pm »
only thing that i could find wa ssoemthing about downloading "andLinux" program. that would give you the TAP-win32 adapter V8 network adapter. maybe your computer did an auto update. do you have any other linux software?
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Gorjo MacGrymm

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Re: Odd computer problem
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2009, 10:20:58 pm »
No, i dont, and I just noticed that some auto updates I had waiting to install have been installed.  Something fisy here.

I have never knowingly used linux for anything, although i probably have without knowing.
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Quote from: Jeoshua on April 12, 2011, 10:02:39 pm
"You should stop cutting down all these herr trees, or, MAN is my Queen going to be Aaaaa-aang-Re-ee with you guys!" flipping his hand and batting his eyelashes."
"Oh my god guys, wood, is like, totally murder."

FoboslC

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Re: Odd computer problem
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2009, 11:47:22 pm »
You somehow installed coLinux. That shit hapens, dont worry. Unless you keep your full bank account nfo decryped there, your computer have no use for a hacker. By no use, I mean absolutely no use. By the time they would hac to yours, they could write a virus that could infect dozens of window-eers
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Gorjo MacGrymm

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Re: Odd computer problem
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2009, 09:30:03 am »
I am a window-eer!

Please, anyone else?
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Quote from: Jeoshua on April 12, 2011, 10:02:39 pm
"You should stop cutting down all these herr trees, or, MAN is my Queen going to be Aaaaa-aang-Re-ee with you guys!" flipping his hand and batting his eyelashes."
"Oh my god guys, wood, is like, totally murder."

FoboslC

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Re: Odd computer problem
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2009, 12:51:50 pm »
Just use the backup or reformat your HDD I dont see a problem.
Either way, this is not dangerous.
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Gorjo MacGrymm

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Re: Odd computer problem
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2009, 02:19:49 pm »
OK, again, last try.  It is showing up as a physical device in my hardware. 
Reformatiing my HD will wipeout all my current programs, so, no thanks.
How could a physical device that doesnt really exist show up suddenly on my PC as a physical adaptor? 
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Quote from: Jeoshua on April 12, 2011, 10:02:39 pm
"You should stop cutting down all these herr trees, or, MAN is my Queen going to be Aaaaa-aang-Re-ee with you guys!" flipping his hand and batting his eyelashes."
"Oh my god guys, wood, is like, totally murder."

FoboslC

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Re: Odd computer problem
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2009, 02:32:53 pm »
*sighs*
 called virtual.. That how disc emulators, hamachi, some VPN's work.
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