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In a LAN: Starting MSN in PC2 reboots PC1 by robochief on 02-17-2005 at 10:18 PM

A really rare problem:
I have a LAN with two PC's connected to each other, sharing files and internet connection.
PC1 - Server, WinXP Pro
PC2 - Client, Win98SE

Whenever I start MSN Messenger (Latest public beta) on PC2, strangly and immediatly, PC1 reboots.

Does any of you knows what could it be?

RE: In a LAN: Starting MSN in PC2 reboots PC1 by toddy on 02-17-2005 at 10:22 PM

buy a router :P

erm.....does it just reboot when msn starts, or does it reboot when the 2nd computer trys access the internet ?

RE: RE: In a LAN: Starting MSN in PC2 reboots PC1 by robochief on 02-17-2005 at 11:05 PM

quote:
does it just reboot when msn starts, or does it reboot when the 2nd computer trys access the internet ?
When MSN starts.
RE: In a LAN: Starting MSN in PC2 reboots PC1 by robochief on 02-18-2005 at 01:00 AM

More info about the error:
No viruses nor spywares were found on PC2.
Antivirus installed on both PC's: avast!
Firewall installed on PC1: Sygate.

When I start a session of MSN Messenger at PC2 (6.2 or 7, it's the same), PC1 freezes and has a typical blue screen of WinXP, with the following error:

Problem originated in file: Teefer.sys
There was an attempt of writing in reading only memory.

*** STOP: 0x000000BE (0xF5CE9D2C, 0x057FA121, 0xF9EE5CAC, 0X0000000B)

*** Teefer.sys - Address F9780cc base at F977F00, DateStamp 40e33583

RE: In a LAN: Starting MSN in PC2 reboots PC1 by leito on 02-18-2005 at 01:50 AM

robochief, it seems its a vulnerability of your firewall, There is a lot of information on it.

http://www.security.org.sg/vuln/spfp.html

RE: In a LAN: Starting MSN in PC2 reboots PC1 by robochief on 02-18-2005 at 02:06 AM

Thanks to Google and you people, I could fix the problem. :)
As you said, it was the firewall Sygate.
Uninstalled it and returned to ol' ZoneAlarm. ;)

All systems stable and running. (Y)

RE: In a LAN: Starting MSN in PC2 reboots PC1 by Concord Dawn on 02-18-2005 at 04:01 AM

quote:
Originally posted by robochief
Thanks to Google and you people, I could fix the problem. :)
As you said, it was the firewall Sygate.
Uninstalled it and returned to ol' ZoneAlarm. ;)

All systems stable and running. (Y)

You should really invest in a router. Internet Connection Sharing REALLY slows down your connection. And besides, a router let's you do all sorts of neat and handy things, such as net send messages!!! :lol:
RE: In a LAN: Starting MSN in PC2 reboots PC1 by robochief on 02-18-2005 at 04:13 AM

Of course I'd buy a router, the only thing is that I don't have the money to buy it...

RE: In a LAN: Starting MSN in PC2 reboots PC1 by EvilSeph on 02-18-2005 at 04:52 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Chaotic_Shield
Internet Connection Sharing REALLY slows down your connection.

Doesn't for me.

Yes, routers are perhaps cool. But an incorrectly setup one can lead to a ton of problems. Beware.