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.
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FoMoCo
466 C.I.D.
join:2001-01-10
Grand Rapids, MI
| 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.
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dp
Go Steelers
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join:2000-12-08
Greensburg, PA
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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?
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Bobby_Peru
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join:2003-06-16
2 edits | reply to vitaman
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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vitaman
Vitaman
join:2002-08-26
Long Beach, NY | reply to vitaman
Thanks...i am feeling relieved! |
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