Working in the IT field, technicians will always try to fix a problem remotely first. The one question that is asked 9 times out of 10 is usually "What is your IP address?". Internet Protocol Address, or IP for short, can tell the technician alot of things. An IP address is comprised of 4 numbers ranging from 0-255 and seperated by a period. EX: "192.168.1.254" This number can tell technicians how or if you are connected to the internet, in work situations it may allow the technician to connect to your machine. After about 15 minutes with some users you might be able to get an IP address from them. It's not because the users are illiterate or stupid its more about the gap that exsists between the technician who asks that question 30 times a day and the end-user who actually looks up their IP only when the PC is down. In this Techreally! we'll show you the simplest most easy way to obtain your ip address and some other key information.
Obtaining IP address in Windows XP:
Step 1: click Start
Step 2: click Run
Step 3: In the Run dialog box type "CMD" with no quotation marks and click "OK". This will open a black window.
Step 4: At the prompt(it usually says something like "c:\>") type "IPCONFIG" with no quotations, it does not have to be capital but there are no spaces. Press "Enter"
Voila! Your IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway are all there.
Obtaining IP address in Windows 7/Vista:
Step 1: click Start/Windows Logo
Step 2: in the search box type "CMD" and press "Enter". This will open the black command prompt window.
Step 3: At the prompt(it usually says something like "c:\>") type "IPCONFIG" with no quotations, it does not have to be capital but there are no spaces. Press "Enter"
Voila! Your IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway are all there.
Another thing you can do is type "IPCONFIG /all" for all of the information about your adapter and internet connections.
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20100922
Using The Sophos Command Line Tool
In my previous post I made the remark that Sophos only supports enterprise and small businesses. While this is true it doesnt mean that they dont have a tool you can use to make sure you are virus free. This little command line tool works wonders its simple and easy to use. I am going to give you a tutorial on the process. Follow along with the video if you need any help.
Step 1: Download the sav32cli.exe file and IDEs from Sophos they can be obtained here.
Step 2: Using the self extrator, extract the files to "c:\sav32cli". For the IDE files you will want to download the zip file and extract them manually to the "c:\sav32cli" folder
Step 3: Goto Start>Run or Windows logo>search programs and files and type "CMD" with no quotes in the box that appears.
Step 4: Once youre black command line box has appeared type the following command with no quotations "c:\sav32cli\sav32cli.exe -f -di". The -f command is for a full scan and -di is for disinfect.
Step 5: If prompted to disinfect hit "A" and wait for the scan to complete.
Thats it, you're all done! You have just utilized some of the best AV software in command-line form around.
If it seems too easy check out the video below, please watch in HD quality to be able to see the writing. Also the video does not show the end of the scan to save time.
Happy Virus hunting!
Thanks for reading another TechReally! technology post. I hope this tutorial helps!
Step 1: Download the sav32cli.exe file and IDEs from Sophos they can be obtained here.
Step 2: Using the self extrator, extract the files to "c:\sav32cli". For the IDE files you will want to download the zip file and extract them manually to the "c:\sav32cli" folder
Step 3: Goto Start>Run or Windows logo>search programs and files and type "CMD" with no quotes in the box that appears.
Step 4: Once youre black command line box has appeared type the following command with no quotations "c:\sav32cli\sav32cli.exe -f -di". The -f command is for a full scan and -di is for disinfect.
Step 5: If prompted to disinfect hit "A" and wait for the scan to complete.
Thats it, you're all done! You have just utilized some of the best AV software in command-line form around.
If it seems too easy check out the video below, please watch in HD quality to be able to see the writing. Also the video does not show the end of the scan to save time.
Happy Virus hunting!
Thanks for reading another TechReally! technology post. I hope this tutorial helps!
20100915
Top Three Antivirus Software of 2010
Every year, new breeds of computer threats are created. This is why every year new versions of antivirus firewall software solutions are developed to counter any possible virus that may come up.
A simple scan and virus detection is usually not enough for most people anymore. We want to make sure that every time we use the computer or enter a website, it is safe to do so. Many antivirus firewall software applications today have a complete package and provide features that are not only limited to preventing viral infection to your computer. Out of the many antivirus applications out there in the market, here are three of the best there is for the year 2010.
Shield Deluxe-Antivirus Protection provides updates every hour and totally protects your computer from spyware and viruses. The program will scan all of your email and instant messages immediately without any delay. It monitors your computer traffic so it will detect any activity in your computer. You don't have to worry every time you enter a site or if your email contains a threat. This software will immediately hinder any unnecessary window pop-outs, unsafe websites, and suspicious email. Another good thing with this program is that it provides free-of-charge technical support in case you are having trouble with the program. It is compatible with Windows Vista and requires only minimal system resources. You can get this for about 20 dollars.
Bitdefender Antivirus 2010 is a user-friendly antivirus solution. It has a three-level interface: novice, intermediate, and expert. It has a superb real-time protection and does not need a large usage of system resources. It also has an antispyware protection, so your personal data are safe from being hacked. Just like the Shield Deluxe-Antivirus Protection, it has a technical support service running 24/7. The price of this antivirus is about 25 dollars.
Norton Antivirus has been improved with 3-15 minute updates. It has a two-wall firewall and protects the computer from rootkits, which the program can detect immediately. This blocks any virus-infected sites and any suspicious and unauthorized changes in your computerapplications. Even of your computer is in idle mode, Norton Antivirus 2010 will automatically scan and download updates. Another best thing about this is that it has personal information and logging in storage and security. It also provides a phone and chat technical support with no charge whatsoever. This is also helpful for those who have wireless network for it provides maps for your network. The price of this program is around 40 dollars.
It is good to say that the security programs of today have now become even better. They are more user-friendly and require minimal system requirements, which is also good for those who don't have the latest computers. Identity theft and hacking can now be avoided more efficiently due to the advanced technologies of new and improved antivirus firewall software.
Staying informed and is the best way keep safe in this technology era. Stay tuned and subscribe to this blog for information and help.
A simple scan and virus detection is usually not enough for most people anymore. We want to make sure that every time we use the computer or enter a website, it is safe to do so. Many antivirus firewall software applications today have a complete package and provide features that are not only limited to preventing viral infection to your computer. Out of the many antivirus applications out there in the market, here are three of the best there is for the year 2010.
Shield Deluxe-Antivirus Protection provides updates every hour and totally protects your computer from spyware and viruses. The program will scan all of your email and instant messages immediately without any delay. It monitors your computer traffic so it will detect any activity in your computer. You don't have to worry every time you enter a site or if your email contains a threat. This software will immediately hinder any unnecessary window pop-outs, unsafe websites, and suspicious email. Another good thing with this program is that it provides free-of-charge technical support in case you are having trouble with the program. It is compatible with Windows Vista and requires only minimal system resources. You can get this for about 20 dollars.
Bitdefender Antivirus 2010 is a user-friendly antivirus solution. It has a three-level interface: novice, intermediate, and expert. It has a superb real-time protection and does not need a large usage of system resources. It also has an antispyware protection, so your personal data are safe from being hacked. Just like the Shield Deluxe-Antivirus Protection, it has a technical support service running 24/7. The price of this antivirus is about 25 dollars.
Norton Antivirus has been improved with 3-15 minute updates. It has a two-wall firewall and protects the computer from rootkits, which the program can detect immediately. This blocks any virus-infected sites and any suspicious and unauthorized changes in your computerapplications. Even of your computer is in idle mode, Norton Antivirus 2010 will automatically scan and download updates. Another best thing about this is that it has personal information and logging in storage and security. It also provides a phone and chat technical support with no charge whatsoever. This is also helpful for those who have wireless network for it provides maps for your network. The price of this program is around 40 dollars.
It is good to say that the security programs of today have now become even better. They are more user-friendly and require minimal system requirements, which is also good for those who don't have the latest computers. Identity theft and hacking can now be avoided more efficiently due to the advanced technologies of new and improved antivirus firewall software.
Staying informed and is the best way keep safe in this technology era. Stay tuned and subscribe to this blog for information and help.
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