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net-meter

Oct 26, 2007 9:35PM PDT

I install Net-meter to monitor my internet activity. There is always something downloading and uploading showing on the chart. Is it normal or some kind of virus using my connection downloading and uploading data in the background. Any suggestion and advice are all appreciated.

Thanks
Lucie

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additional info..
Oct 26, 2007 9:40PM PDT

If I disconnect the internet the net-meter still shows downloading and uploading. Very strange indeed.

I don't have Wi-Fi just wired modem.

Thanks
Lucie

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When I see that I install a firewall.
Oct 27, 2007 2:51AM PDT

Zone Alarm usually finds it for me.

Bob

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thanks
Oct 27, 2007 9:43PM PDT

I'll try zone alarm . Thanks Bob