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**swervin ervin** · 08-13-2003, 05:29 PM

Has anyone explained why the site was down, or am I blind and just don't see it?

I don't guess it really matters, but it would be nice to know what's going on.

Man, whatever it was, I hope it don't happen again. I was bad going through withdrawal symptoms.

**N2TRUX** · 08-13-2003, 05:42 PM

My guess is it had something to do with the blaster worm that was going around. My ISP was shut down for a while too. The virus didn't make it to the main frame, but did effect some of their remote servers. They shut the system down ad made reapirs before it did more damage....

apstguy · 08-13-2003, 06:41 PM

The blaster virus brought alot down. I suggest that every user here update Windows in order to avoid getting infected. http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ If you use Apple, Linux, or any other alternative operating system, you are safe.

**swervin ervin** · 08-13-2003, 06:55 PM

I run Windows update about every other day, manually. I already had the patch installed from a month ago. I can't believe people let their PC go and not update things. Especially Microsoft things.

Wasn't only Windows XP, 2000, and NT affected by this worm. I guess the servers who used Microsoft software was the ones it got.

1974StepSide · 08-13-2003, 06:55 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
Man, whatever it was, I hope it don't happen again. I was bad going through withdrawal symptoms.

I had the same withdrawals! I come here before I even check my mail most times.

The site going down made me think, maybe there should be a back-up group just for the times the site is down. So at least we'll know what's going on. Maybe a Yahoo group?

**N2TRUX** · 08-13-2003, 07:20 PM

I went to the Harley truck (Ford) website that I normally go to. No one over there could tell me why this site was down. I don't know what's wrong with those guys....

kballan · 08-13-2003, 07:35 PM

I thought that's what may have happened. My PC got nailed with the worm virus 2 days ago. I couldn't figure out what was going on - kept rebooting my computer. Here's a link to the site that I used to get rid of it. Seems to be working.

http://securityresponse.symantec.com...ster.worm.html

crackajacka · 08-14-2003, 03:22 AM

I dont update windows after i install it just works even worse, i have to spend 5 days customizing it the way i want so its half way decient but i just keep norton updated and have strict rules on what comes in and what goes out. haha dad told me earlier that the refinery he works at has it on every computer there thats windows lol.... aww guy they wont be emailing anytime soon..

Russell · 08-14-2003, 03:43 AM

Hehe, such a simple little virus too :P The guy puts a registry entry to the effect of I love someone, Bill - stop making money and fix your software that points to a small executable in your system directory, lol I laughed when I saw that one :P Easily removed, just find it and delete it and thats it :P

**Captkaos** · 08-14-2003, 01:41 PM

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Originally posted by 1974StepSide

I had the same withdrawals! I come here before I even check my mail most times.

The site going down made me think, maybe there should be a back-up group just for the times the site is down. So at least we'll know what's going on. Maybe a Yahoo group?

Like this one?:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/73-87ChevyTrucks/

OR.....
http://pub158.ezboard.com/b7387chevytrucks88686
http://www.plowsite.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=6
http://coloradok5.com/forums/ubbthreads.php
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/
http://www.chevytalk.org/threads/pos...t=&Board=UBB45
http://pub54.ezboard.com/fgmrelatedfrm1

08-13-2003, 05:29 PM	#1
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Why was the site down? Has anyone explained why the site was down, or am I blind and just don't see it? I don't guess it really matters, but it would be nice to know what's going on. Man, whatever it was, I hope it don't happen again. I was bad going through withdrawal symptoms. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

08-13-2003, 05:42 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	My guess is it had something to do with the blaster worm that was going around. My ISP was shut down for a while too. The virus didn't make it to the main frame, but did effect some of their remote servers. They shut the system down ad made reapirs before it did more damage.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-13-2003, 06:41 PM	#3
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	The blaster virus brought alot down. I suggest that every user here update Windows in order to avoid getting infected. http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ If you use Apple, Linux, or any other alternative operating system, you are safe. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-13-2003, 07:20 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	I went to the Harley truck (Ford) website that I normally go to. No one over there could tell me why this site was down. I don't know what's wrong with those guys.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-13-2003, 07:35 PM	#7
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	I thought that's what may have happened. My PC got nailed with the worm virus 2 days ago. I couldn't figure out what was going on - kept rebooting my computer. Here's a link to the site that I used to get rid of it. Seems to be working. http://securityresponse.symantec.com...ster.worm.html __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

08-13-2003, 06:55 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I run Windows update about every other day, manually. I already had the patch installed from a month ago. I can't believe people let their PC go and not update things. Especially Microsoft things. Wasn't only Windows XP, 2000, and NT affected by this worm. I guess the servers who used Microsoft software was the ones it got.

08-14-2003, 03:22 AM	#8
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	I dont update windows after i install it just works even worse, i have to spend 5 days customizing it the way i want so its half way decient but i just keep norton updated and have strict rules on what comes in and what goes out. haha dad told me earlier that the refinery he works at has it on every computer there thats windows lol.... aww guy they wont be emailing anytime soon.. __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

08-14-2003, 03:43 AM	#9
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Hehe, such a simple little virus too :P The guy puts a registry entry to the effect of I love someone, Bill - stop making money and fix your software that points to a small executable in your system directory, lol I laughed when I saw that one :P Easily removed, just find it and delete it and thats it :P __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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