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[Victor]

i have looked at the other threads & nothing seems to be working. i am using
windows vista basic edition & starting maybe a month ago my computer wouldn't
get any updates it needed. i originally thought it was just a problem that
could be fixed on its own, but i see now that is not the case. when i try to
go to the links i saw on the other threads my internet doesn't let me go
there. i need help beause i fear my computer is missing valuable updates.
what should i do?

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

You will have to use another machine to download your tools, etc., and post
logs to an appropriate forum.

There is a very good chance are that you are seeing the affects of a
hijackware infection.

1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

2. Now run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the
requested logs in an appropriate forum, not here.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

**Seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
=====================
Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

[Victor]

i can't download anything from microsoft website

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Repost: You will have to use another machine to download your tools, etc.,

and post logs to an appropriate forum.

Thread history:
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/browse_frm/thread/add7da08bfba80b1

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

[Tilmeeth]

I'm having the exact same problem. I'm not particularly Windows savvy, but
have done a Live OneCare scan (found problems, couldn't fix them all). The
problem happens in both Firefox (my browser of choice) and IE7. I have run my
scans using AVG, no problems encountered, and used MalwareBytes but still,
nothing. I am pretty sure this is a hijack scenario, as clicking links in my
search engines takes me to commercial sites and not my intended destination.

I have installed and run TrendMicro's 'Hijack This!' and it seems to have
cleared the problem. Thankfully. They sell systems without a Windows disk
over here so a format is out of the question.

Hope you find a solution Victor :)
Jennifer