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unknown ip lookup problem in multiple programs

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JakeJeckel

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Hey guys, got a bit of a problem that has stumped me.

Several programs such as: point32.exe, MS Streets & Trips, SnagIT, and others try to find a connection on 10.25.8.233:8100 from time to time.

Now, this is not a valid ip, so far as i can tell, or it is one that does not respond to ping.

When a program attempts to connect to this ip, it is usually trying to 'call home' to update the program. Obviuosly, this doesn't work.

Have I been the victim of a worm or virus or other malicious program?

And, how can I alleviate this and get my programs back and running as normal?

Thanks for the help..
 
Did you edit your host file by any chance, or load any software that is from your ISP?
 
I _did_ load software from my ISP, but as soon as the install was complete and the service up and running, I deleted all that I could find in reference to the software, whether as a file or in the registry.

I really don't know how to edit the host file, but I suppose that some other program could had modified it, right?

What should I be looking for?
 
Actually, that *is* a valid IP address, but it isn't a public IP address. 10.0.0.0/8 (aka, 10.0.0.0/255.0.0.0) is reserved for internal (private) IP addressing (see RFC1918). So, if something is trying to reach that, it is has hard-coded develeper IP addresses or is trying to reach a host that is not on the public internet.

Anyways, TCP/8100 appears to be a uncommon proxy port, or the port for the x-print system.
 
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