The proxy server isn’t responding, Trojan Proxy Server keeps changing Lan Settings back everytime.

A client brought me a computer that would not get on the internet in any browser.  Someone told him that he could use another browser, but of course that wouldn’t work considering that all software browsers get their setting from Windows Explorer anyway.  If the Lan Settings are using a proxy, and if you change them and they revert each time, then you most likely have a virus and until you change the settings for good there will be no browser that you can use.

In my client’s case the proxy was 127.0.0.1 on port 8877 and formed <-loopback> in Lan Settings under Internet Options in Windows 8, Explorer 11.

I first removed the viruses using the malware removal tools at http://www.youhaveavirus.com and all programs recently added in control panel.  I then opened the registry with regedit and searched for <-loopback> and deleted everything that had proxy associated with the search result.  Next I tried to reset the browser in Internet Options again.  It still reverted back to the proxy no matter what.  The proxy box would be checked every time I closed and reopened Lan Settings.  The fix was simple after this.  All you need to do is right click on Internet Explorer (THE BIG BLUE E), left click run as administrator and the browser will work and of course the proxy settings will now remain unchecked.  Hope this helps everyone.

 

 

Posted in Computers, Security, Software, Virus/Malware

TechANYWHERE vs. MetroPCS on ripoffreport.com

http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/TECH-ANYWHERE-LLC/SOUTHAVEN-Mississippi-38671/TECH-ANYWHERE-LLC-RUSTY-ALLEN-RUSTY-ALLEN-IS-A-SCAM-ARTIST-AND-FRAUD-SOUTHAVEN-Mississip-117340

 

As The Owner of TechANYWHERE, I decided to research this complaint. I decided to look the company MetroPCS up in my books, and of course they don’t exist there. Next I decided to research the company itself.  Found them, a company in Texas, not Los Angeles, phone number: 888.863.8768. Very disturbing that they take about 30 minutes for you to reach a live person and that their website http://www.metropcs.com has no real information about a real location. I (Rusty Allen) called them and finally spoke to a human being.  They gave me a complete runaround when I asked them about this report. Actually told me they could not give me their phisical address due to security reasons, but did state that they were located in Northern California, San Diego area, last I checked San Diego is in Southern California. The more I researched them and the complaint, the further I realized this to be one of three things: a fraudulent act by a competitor, an act by someone who feels revengeful, or from the developer of this http://www.ripoffreport.com website. Either way I did more research and found that the owner of ripoffreport.com is known for doing this particual thing to companies and trying to extort money from them, in fact I received a call from somone soon after the report telling me they could help me regain my reputation for a fee. Wow, a fee to get rid of a non-factual report on my company. I read the rules for arbitration and found that they charge $2,000.00 for this service. I felt no need to pay anyone any fee because the report was false. First off, the complaint has almost no truth to it. In fact the only truths are my name (Rusty Allen), my Company (TechANYWHERE), city, state, zip code, and phone number. I researced further after seeing the posted address that has not been mine for more than four years. The report was filed August 30, 2014. Next I sold no computers to anyone in California at MetroPCS who claims to be a part of the T-Mobile network. Then I realized that the amount $3989.00 is an extremely high price for a computer. If I could sell them for that I would be a fortune 500 company. Of course I can’t, and I’m not, so I looked more at the report that stated I charged his credit card and he was having me arrested August 31, 2014. Its now September 27, 2014 and I have not been to jail or approached by any authorities. Not to mention the fact hat I am a small business that would not be able to absorb the credit card processing fees for a $3989.00 purchase. Then comes the pressing charges on me for something that could have been returned, and a disbute could have been filed for the credit card charge, he did claim that a credit card was used. I also noticed in the rules of this complaint that no racial coments can be made, or profanity. I don’t believe I or everyone in Mississippi are what this person says we are. It was pretty obvious the person writing this report has distorted views on ethnic and cultural backgrounds. More research brought me back to my own website: https://techanywhere.com/new-scammers-hollywood-wireless-houston-ms/ and the blogs I wave posted there about Hollywood Wireless in Houston, MS and the owner of Pratt Wireless, LLC. I hope this helps to rebut this persons report.

Posted in Fraud

Video Card That Supports 3 Monitors, EVGA GeForce GT 720, Under $100.00

Not much information can be found when your looking for it so I decided to tell everyone one card that is extremely affordable, around $60.00, not recommended for Gaming card, but will run applications just fine.  It can be purchased online at EVGA Website.  A 1GB card is $49.00, 2GB is $59.00.

Posted in Computers, Hardware

CryptoLock Removal

Rusty took my call at six o’clock in evening and fixed my computer on the spot, I am also in the service industry, and this kind of service on a moments notice is impossible to find these days. He took care of the problem fast and helped me with advice on how to prevent having this type problem again. Use this company with absolute confidence.

 

Paul Holcomb, Partners Chevrolet

Posted in Security, Software, Virus/Malware

WavXMapDrive.bat Virus Removal

Location: App Data local, bring it up in Safe Mode, rename it then run www.youhaveavirus.com

Posted in Software, Virus/Malware

No Left-Side Navigation Pane Windows Explorer Resolved

Open up Explorer, chose Organize upper left, scroll down to Layout, make sure Navigation Pane is checked.

No Navigation Pane

Posted in Computers, Software

New Folder Option Missing in Windows 7 Resolved

Extract this file below  (folderfix.zip) and enter it into your registry.  Restart your computer and everything will be fine.  Personally, I would make sure you have no viruses first.  this will help you do that: http://www.youhaveavirus.com

folderfix

Posted in Computers, Software, Virus/Malware

Share SMB Windows 8 or 8.1

Just put the folder “Scans” under the ROOT OF C, Most printer geeks want to put it on the desktop, just give the client a shortcut and save yourself some headache.

1.  Turn on Network Discovery.

 

2.  Share the Folder to Everyone, Read & Write Access.  Don’t Forget the Security Tab.

 

3.  Open up C, Right Click, Left Click Send to Desktop Create Shortcut.

 

4.  Kyocera,  Login and Password to Admin.  Basic Setup.  Address book, Contacts, Add New Contact.

 

 

 

 

Posted in Hardware, Printers

New Scammers Hollywood Wireless or Pratt Wireless, LLC, Houston, MS. They have a legit Wells Fargo Account with no money in it to cover the check.

Hollywood Wireless and Jaycee Pratt ordered some store fixtures from our company.  They worte a check for the product we sent them.  The check totalled $1,622.00.  The check was returned for insufficient funds, ie it bounced.  Jaycee Pratt still operates Hollywood Wireless stores around MS and TN.  Do not do business with these scam artisits.  We are preparing to file charges in Houston, MS against Hollywood Wireless and it owner Jaycee Pratt.  Please do not let him scam you.

Ripoff Report Hollywood Wireless and Jaycee Pratt

That was a post on them.  Jack Danny called me (Rusty Allen, TechANYWHERE) and tried to buy about $2,700.00 worth of computers from me and wrote a counter check for them.  Of course I never fell for it.  Here is his number in case he calls you: 662-491-3380, He also goes by Hollywood Wireless or Pratt Wireless, LLC.  He is under investigation for fraud.  Report any activity from this company to me.  You should also call Detective Andy Harmon the lead investigator at The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Department 662-456-2339.

You will know this guy when he contacts you because he will use your name several times in one sentence and call you buddy over and over again.  It will feel odd. Guess what?  It is.

Update:  Jaycee Pratt has been apprehended and is now in the Lee County, Tupelo, Mississippi Jail.  Thank God and everyone else who helped to get him there.

Posted in Fraud, Hardware

Remove A Wireless Connection in Windows 8 or 8.1, There is no Manage Wireless Connections in Network and Sharing Center

For whatever reason Microsoft has removed the ability to right-click wireless networks and forget them in Windows 8 and 8.1. Also, the wireless network manager has been removed since Windows 8 came out. In order to remove a wireless network from your list of networks that you automatically connect to:

1) Right click the Start Button and select Command Prompt
2) Type in: netsh wlan delete profile name=”ProfileName”
Where ProfileName is the name of the wireless network.
An example is netsh wlan delete profile name=”UWGB Wireless”
Press enter to run the command.

To view a list of remembered network connections, in command prompt, type in: netsh wlan show profiles

A full list of commands can be found here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/manage-wireless-network-profiles

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