OK I haven't built the 2Kas machine yet, and I will NOT abuse free for private use by installing it at work. That means I don't know if this stuff will run

http://www.diamondcs.com.au

Have a look around the site and get the free (to everybody) RegistryProt.............might as well protect the Windows Registry?

http://www.winpatrol.com

This one may not work with your OS............if it does, it should be a useful damage limitation exercise.

http://digilander.libero.it/zancart

You want WinSonar 2003.................if it runs on your OS it should detect a network connection, if not open an internet connection to "liven it up"............say "yes" to the prompt to block unknown background processes

A word about social engineering............it is NOT one of your fellow students...........hell, they know as much, or as little as you?.........it is your instructor who is the "bad guy"

Find out what you can about his ID, logon etc.

Cheers