Noob,Sorry

Hello all,
I am a noob to this forum and bear little knowledge, I am looking for some help,I would be happy if you could answer some questions:-

How can i hide my IP/Hostname on IRC?

I have an open port (1025) Is this bad?

When i connect my router/Modem it connects but not to the internet, It says connected via usb.It can download but not view IE things, What can i do?

Sorry if theese are form all different topics but i didnt want you to think im tryin to get a post count and get flamed, I hope you understand.
Thankyou.

Im pretty sure port 1025 is used my one of the services in windows, perhaps messenger? just be sure to keep all updates and patches installed and you should be fine.

About hiding your hostname/ip setting up a proxie should mask your ip, but you souldnt need to, just becareful what you do, and who you connect with.

And the thing with your router/modem. Is it connected via usb port or rj-45 connector? if you can download it means you are online, so check to be sure your dns settings are correct. Try going to a webpage using the ip address rather then the url, if that works then your dns settings are off. give us an update on the situation if you have any more problems.

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I hope you understand.

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We don't understand..

Me thinks it will help if you help us with a bit more information.. Best we start at the beginning..

What operating system are you playing with.
What is your internet connection.. is it a dial up, DSL, CAble, ISDN..
What is the modem, is it internal or external?
When you say downloading, or View IE things.. WTF are you talking about..
Are you able to view webpages in another browser and not in Internet explorer (what version)?
or can you download via ftp, and not Browse (view Webpages).. what exactly is your question..
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Found this on another site.. Feel it is as valid here:

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Tip for New Members: Be clear in what you're asking
For most new members, the most frustrating part of asking a question is when an Expert asks you one back. Remember, they aren't sitting at your computer; the Experts are from all over the world, and while they want to help you, sometimes knowing what operating system you have, or which version of a piece of software you're using, is important information. Make sure you click on the link in the email notification you get, and respond to the Experts -- that will get you your solution a lot quicker.

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Cheers

Just thought I'd pop in and say there is NOTHING sorry about being a noob. EVERYONE was a noob once, whether they admit it or not. You have to start somewhere, and you seem to know a little bit already, so you are doing well. At least you know what an IP is :D that is always a good start. Remember, Google is your friend! (and so is this board) You could try googling any port that you want to find out more about such as "port 1025" and see what you come up with.

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Originally posted here by blipped4
How can i hide my IP/Hostname on IRC?

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wingates... yeah proxies & stuff blah blah blah and uhhh... thats about all unless you wanna go all out with a nat/router with some encryption methods & (ect). Its nice stuff to have while you boost & DCC trade your collection of kiddie porn. Everything else has already been said because im not only slow but I'm also a stupid & idiotic joke.

thankyou so much,it has been very welcoming and i hope to join in on the fu,I thught i was going to killed with flames,But no.This board is very nice and helpfull. As the Undettaker states i need more info, I shall fill in my signature with all my pc information.

EDIT: Now updated,Sorry its a little mixed up, You an only have a signature of 4 lines.

Why bother putting it in your signature. I mean, I'm sure it would be handy for other posts, but why don't you just post your info to the board, that way you should get help quicker.

ac

Sorry i thought it would just be easier to put it in my signature,So people can see my set up:-

CPU : AMD 2400+ ThoroughBred
HDD : 80 Gig Western Digital
Motherbaord: MSI K7N2-G ILSR DELTA
Drive 1: CDRW
Drive 2: DVDRW Multi Format
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Pro
RAM: 256MB pc2400 DDR SDRAM

Router: NetGear dm206a

Stop apologising :) You don't have anything to be sorry about, I was just wondering and trying to give you a suggestion.

ac

P.S. don't dare say sorry about this post!!!!

Ok, Time to take a crack at this

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How can i hide my IP/Hostname on IRC?

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1.For this question I agree with everyone else, Proxies. Shouldn’t be too hard googling it returns plenty of useful results and lists. Not sure how reliable this is but this looks promising http://www.multiproxy.org/ .

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I have an open port (1025) Is this bad?

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2.The open port doesn’t seem like to big of a deal in itself. That specific port is registered to network blackjack in both TCP and UDP. If the open port does bother you could consider getting a software firewall or amending your current firewall rules to disallow this communication on that port. In the event you need a firewall I recommend these free firewalls.
Zonealarm- http://www.zonelabs.com/
Sygate- http://www.sygate.com/
Outpost- http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpost/
Kerio- www.kerio.com/
Any of these should do the job nicely

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When i connect my router/Modem it connects but not to the internet, It says connected via usb.It can download but not view IE things, What can i do?

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3.I’m not totally sure I understand this question, so instead of leading you astray I will leave this one alone for now.

Hopefully this is helpful
My 2 pesos
AzE

Edit-Fixed Link

Thankyou,I m just reading some of your great tutorials you have. Im tryong to make myself anonymous. THANKYOU ALL ! It is veryt much appreciated.

As for Port 1025 being open.. were you connected to the net and viewing a page?

do a Netstat -a from the Command interface (DOS Box) to get a bit more info or
D/L FPort or even TCPView. This should tell you the process that is using that port..and you need to work out from there if it is bad or not.

When connecting to the net Win opens an outgoing port normaly in the low 1000's I know 1024/5 shows up regular here as do ports in the 3000's


An apology to blipped4.. I do not want you to think i am the boards "post quality control officer". My manner will come across as hardline, I am trying aquire people skills my intent is to guide/help not put down.

no anger at the person who posted this to me:

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Fair enough, you asked for more info, but you aren't "we"

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So To this person.. Did you understand EVERYTHING that was asked? I didn't and same for many others. Mind I could have worded my responce better..ok

Many of us DO answer questions ASSUMING what Operating system the person is using. Now this is fine a lot of the time.. But for some problems the assumption of OS can be very misleading, and can lead US on a merry chase. Sometimes a hardware list can speak louder than 1000 words of precise text, that is to a person who has used the same hardware..
And at the end of the day.. "It stuffed up", "the screen looks funny", or "why isn't www.asx.com.au showing" are questions that many are tired of hearing and it helps if the questions are easier..

Cheers

BTW.. Glad some were able to help you blipped4.. Like the MoBo..sweet.. what video card have you mated with it?.. (I noted the 4/8x AGP socket and the nForce chipset)

Thankyou, I traced the ip to a person who sold me laptops a while ago, He never sent the laptops. I am undergoing some server problems witht his person, He says he has been away,But when his pc is turned on and connected to the interent from hours 9am to 12pm GMT. He has a firewall up. Also his ports are closed,Apart from 1025 and 24004. He claimed to sell very cheap Alienware PCs,He said they were stolen form the manufactuer AFTER the money was sent. So I soon realised i was in an illegal situation. He lives in Belarus, Minsk, So he says, i have tried finding his adress but it cant find it. I can find a university,But Not the number which he claims to live at.
Any ideas?

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Thankyou, I traced the ip to a person who sold me laptops a while ago, He never sent the laptops. I am undergoing some server problems witht his person, He says he has been away,But when his pc is turned on and connected to the interent from hours 9am to 12pm GMT. He has a firewall up. Also his ports are closed,Apart from 1025 and 24004. He claimed to sell very cheap Alienware PCs,He said they were stolen form the manufactuer AFTER the money was sent. So I soon realised i was in an illegal situation. He lives in Belarus, Minsk, So he says, i have tried finding his adress but it cant find it. I can find a university,But Not the number which he claims to live at.

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Ok, please excuse me if I am being skeptical without need but this is starting to look like a SE attempt. You are looking to be anonymous, the port you were asking us about is now open on another person’s pc whom u have a grudge against. Is it just me or is this sending up red flags with other people too?

AzE

What is an SE for starters?
Please explain further what you are trying to say?

No port 1025 is not bad.

flags went up all over the place...

neway, the best way to take care of your laptop situation is report it to the police, they will tell you what to do from there...

as far as being anonymous on IRC, i typically VPN into my university and then go from there :)...

although all the lists say 'blackjack' (3 days older than christ) its actually kept open by svchost. what exectly its responsible for on that port im not really sure but i can tell you that when i blocked it using a FW on an ftp server the server became unaccesable using windows explorer for an ftp client... for whatever thats worth.

BTW many IRC server will refuse a proxied connection.

1025 is svchost.

blipped4: SE is "social engineering"

It means twisting the truth in a way to get what you want.

Go see "Catch Me if You Can" with Tom Hanks and Leo Dicaprio if you want an example.