From nn6o.lists at pacbell.net Tue Apr 5 22:50:56 2016 From: nn6o.lists at pacbell.net (nn6o) Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2016 19:50:56 -0700 Subject: [Ham-Computers] Change User Name & Password in Router Settings: Is it more Secure? In-Reply-To: <56FD3BB1.7060707@att.net> References: <20160322070531.MESE7752.fed1rmfepo102.cox.net@fed1rmimpo305.cox.net> <000601d18b07$204c0560$60e41020$@lists@pacbell.net> <56FD3BB1.7060707@att.net> Message-ID: <000001d18faf$324a1660$96de4320$@lists@pacbell.net> Ray, Interesting, I've never encountered that issue before with NETSH. And, doing a brief search on the net, it doesn't seem like a common problem as there's little related to what you've described. Going further, the Remote Access Service (remoteaccess) is set to DISABLED by default in WinXP, so there's no reason NETSH would require it to run. It's possible that there is some corruption in your WinXP installation (or the network stack), the drive needs checking (CHKDSK), or, some malware is running on your PC. Let's utilize some common tools to fix possible corruption issues. First thing I'd suggest is to run a logical drive check. To do this, open a Command Prompt and enter the following: chkdsk c: /f When prompted, answer "Y" to schedule a check at the next boot - this will schedule a logical file structure test at the next bootup (don't reboot yet). Next, let's clean-up the TEMP folders. While still in the Command Prompt, enter: cd %temp% This should place you in your TEMP folder - In XP, it's usually "c:\documents and settings\username\local settings\temp". Verify the prompt ends in "\temp>" - if not, enter the command again and verify. Once you've verified you're in the TEMP folder, we'll delete the existing contents (which could be quite a bit if you've never emptied the TEMP folder before). *** NOTE: Be VERY careful with the following command - typing it in the wrong place will permanently delete files and/or render the OS inoperable. VERIFY AGAIN that the command line prompt ends in "\temp>" - if not, do not proceed with the "rd" command. rd . /s When prompted "are you sure", press "y" to empty the folder and all sub-folders. The reason we use RD rather than DEL is because RD will remove the sub-dirs - DEL will leave empty sub-dirs behind. Now we do the same with the system TEMP folder: cd \windows\temp *** again, verify your prompt now reads "c:\windows\temp>" - if not, enter the command again. Do not proceed if the prompt isn't "c:\windows\temp" *** Now repeat the rd command from before: rd . /s And press "y" when prompted. Hopefully, your drive will be a little "lighter" now - you can view the folder contents to verify if it's close to empty. Some files/folders may remain as they're currently in use by Windows - no worries. Now it's time to reboot so Windows can perform the CHKDSK. Reboot your PC and let CHKDSK do it's thing - it'll take anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes to complete, depending on drive speed and content of drive. You can monitor the progress if you wish, but it won't pause when finished - the results are stored in the Windows event logs. That's the basics - do these first, then try the NETSH... commands again. If you still get prompted to run NET START REMOTEACCESS, post and we'll do some more diags. BTW, if you know how, the next step will be a malware scan using Malwarebytes anti-malware (MBAM). Get it at http://malwarebytes.org, install it (uncheck the "Pro" trial at the end), update and run a full scan. Also, NETSH can be run by itself at the command prompt - if you do so, it becomes a command shell that allows you to run additional NETSH commands. See if you get a NETSH> prompt running netsh by itself (type EXIT to get out). 73 and let us know how it goes! - Aaron, NN6O p.s. In case anyone's interested, after the malware scan (and fixes) comes a network stack repair (TCP/IP & Winsock) and possibly a system file check (grueling on WinXP). -----Original Message----- From: Ham-Computers [mailto:ham-computers-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ray, W4BYG Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2016 8:01 AM To: Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications, or experimenting Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Change User Name & Password in Router Settings: Is it more Secure? Aaron, I appreciate the comprehensive reply given below. I wasn't aware of the "netsh" command and it's possibilities. However I have a question regarding using WinXP. When I enter the netsh... command I get: "Please use 'net start remoteaccess' to start the service". When I do that I get: "System error 1058 has occurred. The service cannot be started because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it. Any clue as to where to go from there to enable the service? Your assistance is appreciated. Ray, W4BYG On 3/31/2016 12:38 AM, nn6o wrote: > Hi all, *** SNIP *** From lmoline at hotmail.com Sun Apr 10 16:44:42 2016 From: lmoline at hotmail.com (Loren Moline WA7SKT) Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:44:42 -0700 Subject: [Ham-Computers] Arduino beacon program Message-ID: Hello, I have a beacon program I downloaded written by K6HX for my Arduino. I lopaded and ran it a couple years ago and it is still resident on one of my Pro Mini boards. My problem I have now is it wont load because it has errors. I am not sure if it is due to the new version of software or it is something else. Is there anyone who has time to look at this program and see if you can help find the errors if I give you the reference. I found it by just googling Arduino beacon program. Thanks! Loren Moline WA7SKT Member: Pacific Northwest VHF Society and ARRL Member: Hearsat Satellite Monitoring Group. www.uhf-satcom.com Member: CVARS-Chehalis Valley Amateur Radio SocietyStarchat IRC: Channel = #hearsat RF Electronics: Starchat IRC: Channel = #rfelectronics Grid: CN86mr From nn6o.lists at pacbell.net Sun Apr 10 23:08:52 2016 From: nn6o.lists at pacbell.net (nn6o.lists at pacbell.net) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 03:08:52 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Ham-Computers] Change User Name & Password in Router Settings: Is it more Secure? In-Reply-To: <000001d18faf$324a1660$96de4320$@lists@pacbell.net> References: <20160322070531.MESE7752.fed1rmfepo102.cox.net@fed1rmimpo305.cox.net> <000601d18b07$204c0560$60e41020$@lists@pacbell.net> <56FD3BB1.7060707@att.net> <000001d18faf$324a1660$96de4320$@lists@pacbell.net> Message-ID: <93B804783DD6EA63.2-8a328098-2804-4f07-bde7-0273559118f9@mail.outlook.com> Ray (et al), I was wondering if you still get the error message when running netsh - I also run into the same message while testing "netsh int ip show addr" on one of three Windows XP systems (the other two properly returned the current IP addresses).? At first, I thought "show addr" might not be available jn XP (as the error popped up on the first system I tested on).? But on the other two systems, it worked fine.? If you can, please also try the following: ? netsh int ip show config This worked on all three XP systems I tested.? The results are similar, but "show config" might also show outdated IP info if the NIC is currently not connected to a network. ? - Aaron, NN6O Sent from Outlook Mobile From: nn6o Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 7:51 PM Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Change User Name & Password in Router Settings:Is it more Secure? To: Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications, or experimenting *** snip *** From w4byg at att.net Mon Apr 11 08:46:51 2016 From: w4byg at att.net (Ray, W4BYG) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:46:51 -0400 Subject: [Ham-Computers] Change User Name & Password in Router Settings: Is it more Secure? In-Reply-To: <93B804783DD6EA63.2-8a328098-2804-4f07-bde7-0273559118f9@mail.outlook.com> References: <20160322070531.MESE7752.fed1rmfepo102.cox.net@fed1rmimpo305.cox.net> <000601d18b07$204c0560$60e41020$@lists@pacbell.net> <56FD3BB1.7060707@att.net> <000001d18faf$324a1660$96de4320$@lists@pacbell.net> <93B804783DD6EA63.2-8a328098-2804-4f07-bde7-0273559118f9@mail.outlook.com> Message-ID: <570B9CBB.2050301@att.net> Aaron, Thank you for the follow up. Although I don't yet quite know how to interpret the returns, when I type in "netsh int ip show addr" I get: Configuration for interface "Teamviewer VPN" DHCP enabled: Yes InterfaceMetrics: 0 Configuration for interface "Wireless Network Connection" DHCP enabled Yes InterfaceMetrics 0 (I have Teamviewer active on my computer as well as I wirelessly connect to my local router. However, when I type from the command line netsh int IP show int, I still get: "The routing and remote access service is not currently running on the local machine. Please use 'net start remoteaccess' on the machine to start the service." When I run from the command line 'net start remoteaccess' I still get: "The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it." Does that make sense to you? Been fooling with PC's since 1985. I have some network experience (as VP Broadcast Engineering for Skyangel US, was responsible for over a 1000 IP addressable, serviced and managed audio and video devices), Been retired now a couple of years, but my 77 year old brain is still baffled by some of the computer details... Have 3 computers around the house with a 3 router network. Regards, Ray, W4BYG On 4/10/2016 11:08 PM, nn6o.lists at pacbell.net wrote: > netsh int ip show addr -- I'm no longer young enough to know everything! 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