I've got an computer that I don't recognize showing up on my list of network computers. I've got a homegroup comprised of two desktops and one laptop, all running Win-7. In Explorer, I see * Network --- HpLaptop --- MainDesktop --- MELONIAMORAL-PC --- ServerDesktop I don't recognize the MELONIAMORAL-PC computer. It adds to the bad odor with the Melon and amoral within the computer name. It's like some computer is in "Windows Remote Assistance" mode, but I don't have that enabled. Is there a way to remove this connection? Does this indicate my network has been infiltrated? I haven't noticed any activity done by this computer. When I click on this connection, I get a message: Windows cannot access \\MELONIAMORAL-PC other times, I've gotten a message with a prompt to login. Here's a link to a screen-shot: http://berean.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album427&id=unrecognizedcomputeronnetwork

Hi, Is the unknown machine listed under Network icon or HomeGroup icon in Explorer? First, I suggest you run a Ping test to check whether the machine exists or not. 1. Type CMD in Search box and press Enter. 2. Type the following command in the Command Console: Ping MELONIAMORAL-PC If you receive any response from the unknown machine, we can consider that the machine exists in your network. Otherwise, it may be just a history machine. Meanwhile, if the machines are in a Wireless network, please assure that the Wireless is encrypted. Thanks, Novak

I fired up my laptop today and also have a ghost machine appearing; This one is called pksqmq.docs.live.net@ssl It does not appear on any other PC’s view of the network, and it if I ping it I get: C:\Users\>ping pksqmq.docs.live.net Pinging skydocs.wlxred.live.com.nsatc.net [64.4.36.94] with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. Ping statistics for 64.4.36.94: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss), If I lookup the IP address returned I get. Top of Form Lookup IP Information <input name="ip" size="18" type="text" value="64.4.36.94" /> <input type="submit" value="Lookup!" /> Bottom of Form IP Information - 64.4.36.94 Country United States Country Code US Latitude 38 Longitude -97 Whois* Information NetRange: 64.4.0.0 - 64.4.63.255 CIDR: 64.4.0.0/18 OriginAS: NetName: HOTMAIL NetHandle: NET-64-4-0-0-1 Parent: NET-64-0-0-0-0 NetType: Direct Assignment NameServer: NS2.MSFT.NET NameServer: NS4.MSFT.NET NameServer: NS1.MSFT.NET NameServer: NS5.MSFT.NET NameServer: NS3.MSFT.NET Comment: Abuse complaints will only be responded to if sent to Comment: abuse@microsoft.com and abuse@msn.com. RegDate: 1999-11-24 Updated: 2006-01-23 Ref: http://whois.arin.net/rest/net/NET-64-4-0-0-1 OrgName: MS Hotmail OrgId: MSHOTM Address: One Microsoft Way City: Redmond StateProv: WA PostalCode: 98052 Country: US RegDate: 1999-11-24 Updated: 2004-01-14 Comment: Please contact abuse@hotmail.com for all spam Comment: issues. Ref: http://whois.arin.net/rest/org/MSHOTM OrgAbuseHandle: ABUSE231-ARIN OrgAbuseName: Abuse OrgAbusePhone: +1-425-882-8080 OrgAbuseEmail: abuse@hotmail.com OrgAbuseRef: http://whois.arin.net/rest/poc/ABUSE231-ARIN OrgTechHandle: MSFTP-ARIN OrgTechName: MSFT-POC OrgTechPhone: +1-425-882-8080 OrgTechEmail: iprrms@microsoft.com OrgTechRef: http://whois.arin.net/rest/poc/MSFTP-ARIN RTechHandle: MSFTP-ARIN RTechName: MSFT-POC RTechPhone: +1-425-882-8080 RTechEmail: iprrms@microsoft.com RTechRef: http://whois.arin.net/rest/poc/MSFTP-ARIN Any suggestions ? If I click on it or try and open it asks for a username/login MS Security Essentials all up to date and all scans OK.

BTW a few reboots and its still here !

Its gone now, Im a little nervous at why microsoft seem to be putting items on my PC.