Service pack 3
maurice
It's an IBM P4 with Win XP Pro. It only has SP2. Before I download SP3
I wanted to check with others to find out if there are any "gottcha's"
(possible trouble spots), I should be aware of before I do the
download.
TIA Loring H
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I have installed SP3 on a test PC without problems but on my
PC that I use for every day use. Below is most of what you
need to know.
Also if I where to install SP3 I would choose to download the
file and not use Automatic Updates.
Your PC must be at least SP1 or SP2 level as SP3 will not
install on XP Gold.
I would also create an "Image Backup" of my drive prior
to installing SP3 just in case you do have problems.
Don't have any Image Backup software:
Try "True Image" (has a 15 day trial version available)
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/
If you use Zone Alarm Firewall (Free or Paid) then update to
version 7.0.483.
Warning do not install ZA version 8.0.xxx as it currently has
problems.
Free unlimited installation and compatibility support
Note: Free SP3 support installed ends April 14,
(Via Email, Chat or Phone support)
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131
Install SP3 in 'Clean Boot' mode:
How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
Where to download the SP3 installation file:
(File is large but will only install components that your PC requires)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=68c48dad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en
Be sure to download and read the file titled 'Overview of Windows XP Service
Pack 3'
Note: "You can run the SP3 update package on any edition of Windows XP SP1
or SP2."
The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
Discusses the hard disk space requirements for installing
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
"For a PC on which Windows XP is already installed"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311/en-us
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cc164204.aspx
Release notes for the Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929/en-us
List of fixes that are included in Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480/
Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Also includes troubleshooting information and error codes.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us
You cannot uninstall Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1
after you install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950719
IE 8 Beta Warning - Windows XP Service Pack 3(SP3) users only:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/08/27/upgrading-to-internet-explorer-8-beta-2.aspx
Internet Explorer 8 Release Candidate 1 Warning (1/26/09)
Scroll down the blog page till you reach
"Windows XP Service Pack 3(SP3) users only"
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2009/01/26/upgrading-to-internet-explorer-8-release-candidate-1.aspx
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002:
Scroll down to the end of the article.
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx
XP SP3: Post Installation Cleanup:
http://www.aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33827
How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of
Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718/en-us
ISO image - used to create install CD:
(You must have CD burning software that can use an ISO as source)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&DisplayLang=en
Availability of the .NET Framework 1.0 post-Service Pack 3 hotfix
Describes the .NET Framework 1.0 post-Service Pack 3 hotfix rollup package
for the Mscorwks.dll, Mscorsvr.dll, and Mscorlib.dll files.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896061/en-us
How to prevent SP3 from being installed on your PC
(Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=D7C9A07A-5267-4BD6-87D0-E2A72099EDB7&displaylang=en
(Works for 1 year from date SP3 was released) also read:
How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525/en=us
(See the section titled: Turn Off Automatic Updates)
Then each time you go to the Windows Update site choose
the "Custom" option. You can now pick and choose what
updates you want to install.
Just some of the SP3 Issues:
(see the next to last entry in this list for more issues)
You are not offered the option to install Windows XP Service Pack 3
when you use the Windows Update Web site or Automatic Updates
(5 specific reasons documented and a troubleshooting guide)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955307
Windows XP SP3 Issues and Fixes Continued:
(Note: there is a section of this article devoted to System Restore points,
read it!)
http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/05/25/pitstop-news-flash-sp3-still-no-go-flash-xp-sp3-still-not-ready-news-flash-do-not-install/
After you create Windows XP Service Pack 3 slipstreamed media, your product
key is not accepted
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950722/en-us
XP SP3: Registry Corruption & Norton SymProtect:
Symptoms: After installing XP Service Pack 3,
Device Manger is empty; the Network Connections panel is empty;
there are no Network connection icons; and/or there is problematic
or no Wireless or Ethernet connectivity;
the Safely Remove Hardware icon no longer appears;
USB devices no longer function, including mice.
You may not have all of these symptoms, only some of them.
Solution: http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33522&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
The Address toolbar no longer appears on the taskbar after you install
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Describes why the Address toolbar is no longer visible on the taskbar
A workaround (this is not a fix - the address bar is gone) for this missing
functionality is provided.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951448/en-us
MuvEnum Address Bar:
A replacement for the missing address bar after installing SP3:
http://www.muvenum.com/products/freeware/
Restore the Address Bar in Windows XP SP3:
http://blog.ryantadams.com/2008/05/08/restore-the-address-bar-in-windows-xp-sp3/
Note: I have not tried this as I'm still at SP2, so run at your own risk!
SP3-based computer loses wireless connectivity when it resumes from standby
or from hibernation,
or you receive an error message when you try to put the computer in standby
or in hibernation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951447/en-us
Device Manager and Network Connections may be blank after you install
Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953791/en-us
Device Manager may not show any devices and Network Connections may not
show any network connections after you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953979/en-us
Changes to the 802.1X-based wired network connection settings in Windows XP
Service Pack 3
Describes that the AuthMode and SupplicantMode registry entries are no
longer used in
Windows XP Service Pack 3 for a 802.1X-based wired network connection.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949984/en-us
You cannot connect to an 802.1X wired network after you upgrade to Windows
XP Service Pack 3
Problem in which you cannot connect to an 802.1X wired network.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953650/en-us
If you have hotfix 885222 applied on a Windows XP SP2-based computer,
and then you upgrade to Windows XP SP3,
an installed 1394b FireWire device reverts from S400 speed to S100
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955408
Error messages when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
"Service Pack 3 installation did not complete" and "An internal error
occurred"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949384/en-us
Windows XP Service Pack 3 installation fails with an error message, and the
following error is logged in the service pack
installation log: "8007F0F4 - STATUS_PREREQUISITE_FAILED"
You must take one of the actions that are described in this article to
resolve this issue.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949388/en-us
The Authentication tab is missing in the properties dialog box of the wired
network adapter after you install Windows XP
Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950725/en-us
Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
"Access is denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377/en-us
You do not have enough free disk space on %SystemDrive% to install Service
Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949385
Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
"Setup has detected that another update is in progress Please complete that
installation or removal and try again"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949381/en-us
Error message during every restart after you install Windows XP Service Pack
3:
"The procedure entry point apsSearchInterface could not be located in the
dynamic link library wlanapi.dll"
Describes a situation in which you receive an error message every time that
you restart a Windows XP-based computer.
Specifically, this problem occurs after you install Windows XP Service Pack
3 (SP3).
A resolution is provided: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950720/en-us
Error message after you upgrade a computer that uses a processor other than
an Intel processor to Windows XP Service Pack
2 or to Windows XP Service Pack 3: "STOP: 0x0000007E"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=953356
This is the patch to fix the above issue "For non-Intel processors"
***Must be applied before installing SP3***
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=230796A7-54D6-4C31-BDA3-EFD2F7E87A8C&displaylang=en
You receive a "Stop 0x0000007E" error message after you upgrade to Windows
XP Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 on a
non-Intel-processor-based computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372
From: Jesper Johansson's blog
Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?
(Affects AMD-based computers with OEM images, primarily HP Desktops)
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
A blank desktop may appear when you log on to a Windows XP-based computer:
(Hotfix for SP2 and SP3)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948277/en-us
Event ID: 5603 occurs when you install Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1,
Windows XP Service Pack 2, or Windows XP
Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/915148/en-us
Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update,
from Microsoft Update, or by using Automatic Updates after
you repair a Windows XP installation
(This KB article may also solve SP3 Windows Update will not work problem)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after you
install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309
Problems occur after installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 or
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 with a Norton 2008 product installed:
Info and Fix:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/norton2008.nsf/docid/2008051623552079
The print operation fails, or partial pages are printed when you try to
print to a Citizen printer or to an Alps printer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;951822
Custom settings in the Oobeinfo.ini file are lost after you upgrade a
computer to Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953651/en-us
Error message when you try to use the "Files and Settings Transfer" Wizard
to import settings on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 3:
"Your migration store was created with a previous version of Files and
Settings Transfer Wizard"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950728
Windows Installer 4.5
(supports SP2 and SP3)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942288
The long list of things you don't want to know about Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?mode=a&query=service+pack+3&catalog=LCID%3D1033&1033comm=1&s
pid=1173
How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/en-us
"maurice" <lor...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Shenan Stanley
In the thousands upon thousands of installs thus far - I have not seen a
problem with SP3 that was *caused* by SP3 - but rather *exposed* by SP3.
Short:
With proper preparation - you are unlikely to have problems - and if you
have been performing proper maintenance all along - even if you do - you are
only out a short period of time (restoring from the backup/drive image you
made wisely before diving in...)
A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
Suggestions:
1) Download the full SP3 installation file and/or burn the ISO download to
CD.
2) Ensure (as well as plausible) you have no spyware/malware by doing a full
scan with SuperAntiSpyware and MalwareBytes.
3) CHKDSK
4) Defragment
5) Ensure your hardware drivers are up to date (from the hardware
manufacturer's respective web pages.)
6) Reboot right before you try to install SP3.
7) Disconnect from the internet before installing (physically.)
8) Disable your antivirus and antispyware applications when you are about to
install SP3.
Some (if not all) of that is covered in the above links.
Long:
Like it or not - Windows XP SP3 is something that you probably should
install if...
- You are currently running Windows XP (32bit).
- You care about keeping your machine current and running its best.
- You wish to continue running Windows XP for some indeterminate time into
the future.
- You want to free support if you have any trouble installing it (SP3 that
is.)
Service Pack 3 is mostly all of the updates released after SP2 and until the
release of SP3. You may think to yourself that you have been keeping your
PC updated - so you probably have all those updates - fact is, you'd be
incorrect. You may have all the publically released ones, but SP3 contains
1179 previously released updates - guaranteed you do not have them all
installed without it. ;-)
Most of the issues people have had with SP3 have to do with their particular
configuration or a problem caused by a third party change/mis-configuration
on their system - and almost all have a relatively simple fix.
Before starting, know where you can get help:
A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*
until April 2009...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131
Other than "Automatic Updates" or the Windows Update web page - how can you
get SP3?
Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&DisplayLang=en
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for
IT Professionals and Developers (works just as well for you.)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
Do a little reading - to ensure you are ready...
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm
Key things to note:
Internet Explorer:
"If you have installed Windows Internet Explorer® 7 or a beta version of
Internet Explorer 8, and then install Windows XP SP3, you cannot uninstall
Internet Explorer. To avoid this, ensure Internet Explorer 7 or a beta
version of Internet Explorer 8 is not installed before installing Windows XP
SP3. If you have already encountered this issue, uninstall Windows XP SP3,
uninstall Internet Explorer, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002:
"If you install Windows XP SP3 on a computer running Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2002 with SP1, Windows XP Media Center Edition may malfunction. To
avoid this, install Windows XP SP2 before you install Windows XP SP3. If
this issue has already occurred, uninstall Windows XP SP3, install Windows
XP SP2, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
Did all that and have some issues you believe might be related to SP3?
Check these out:
It seems some people are unable to get further updates after installing
SP3... Seems some have experienced a symptom similar to doing a repair
installation on Windows XP - and the same fix seems to work for them for
that...
Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Some people experience an "endless reboot" issue...
Workarounds:
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
[NB: The above has been updated many times and now includes "a small tool
that will detect the IntelPPM problem and mitigate it before installing
[WinXP SP3]."
1. Boot into Safe Mode and rename INTELPMM.SYS to INTELPMM.OLD.
2. After booting into Safe Mode:
Start --> Run --> (copy/paste)
sc config intelppm start= disabled
--> OK --> Reboot into normal (Windows) mode.
Other references include:
1. http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?p=187790#p187790
2.http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
3. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/09/windows_xp_sp3_reboots_crashes/
4.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9084418
5. You receive a "Stop 0x0000007E" error message after you upgrade to
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 on a
non-Intel-processor-based computer (Revised 06 May-08):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372
Some people have gotten an "Access Denied" message when trying to install
SP3... I suggest going straight to the third method of this article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
Beyond that - some simple maintenance might be needed - like installing the
latest hardware drivers from your hardware vendors...
Good luck to you! You shouldn't need it, however, with just a little
planning. ;-)
--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
Kayman
Preferred practice is to 'flatten' and rebuild a computer that has been
exposed to malware.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/secmgmt/sm0504.mspx
Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows - What
you will need on-hand
--and--
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
--or-- (even better because its illustrated and more reader friendly)
How Do I Install WindowsXP
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_install_windows_xp.htm
It is defenitely advantageous to create an 'image' of the operating system
and create a data/file backup of the affected PC.
The image can then restored to the impacted PC and the user's data/file is
subsequently restored to the operating system.
An experienced and properly prepared user can do that in substantial less
time than scanning with complex and sophisticated AV applications.
Alas, since many users are less prepared and/or lacking the experience;
Scanning with an AV apps. is the only option, unless the user consults a
computer technician.
If you're one of the many less-experienced users, try to go through the
succeeding steps 1-4:
1.Clear the (IE) temporary Internet files and the history cache.
Click 'Start' and then click 'Run'... then type (or copy/paste)
"inetcpl.cpl" (w/out quotation marks) into the box, then click the 'OK'
button.
In Internet Properties panel 'General' tab, under 'Browsing history', click
'Delete...'button, in 'Delete Browsing History' panel, click the 'Delete
all...' button then place a checkmark into the box beside 'Also delete
files and settings stored by add-ons', Click 'Yes' and exit the Internet
Properties panel by clicking the 'OK' button.
2.Clean HDD
Click 'Start' and then click 'Run...' then type (or copy/paste) "cleanmgr"
(w/out quotation marks into the box, then click the 'OK' button. Select
your drive (presumably WinXP (C:) and click OK.
3.Download/execute:
Malwarebytes© Corporation - Anti-Malware
http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol
--or--
http://majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_d5756.html
--direct--
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe
--and--
SuperAntispyware - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
--direct--
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE
Both free versions of MBAM and SAS are on-demand scanners and offer no
'real-time' protection. Keep them installed and use them as
'second-opinion' scanner which is purposely (by design) recommended by
their respective authors.
*--And/Optional--*
Kaspersky® Virus Removal Tool
http://devbuilds.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/AVPTool/
http://www.kaspersky.com/support/viruses/avptool?level=2
--and/optional--
Dr.Web CureIt!® Utility - FREE
http://www.freedrweb.com/cureit/
--and/optional--
a-squared (a²) Free or a-squared (a²) Command Line Scanner
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/download/
--and/optional--
BitDefender10 Free Edition (*NOT FOR VISTA*)
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Downloads/browseEvaluationVersion/1/42/
--and/optional
Sophos Anti-Virus (SAV32CLI), is a 32 bit free command line scanner used in
an emergency as a disinfection utility for Windows NT, Windows 2000,
Windows XP and Windows 2003.
To use the Sophos command line software follow the steps below:
a) Download SAV32CLI
http://downloads.sophos.com/tools/sav32sfx.exe
--and--
extract the contents by double clicking the file.
b) Add the latest virus identity files (IDE) to the folder; These can be
downloaded here:
http://www.sophos.com/downloads/ide/
c) Read Scanning Options with SAV32CLI.
http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/13252.html
See removing malicious files with SAV32CLI for basic information on virus,
spyware, Trojan and worm removal with SAV32CLI.
http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/13251.html
--and/optional--
David H. Lipman's MULTI_AV.EXE from the URL:
http://www.pctip.ch/ds/28400/28470/Multi_AV.exe
or
http://212.98.39.7/ds/28400/28470/Multi_AV.exe
http://www.pctip.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
or
http://212.98.39.7/downloads/dl/35905.asp
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/01/09/scan-your-computer-with-multiple-anti-virus-for-free/
NOTE:
The above mentioned applications are not capable for real-time protection
of your computer; They are on-demand scanners.
Kaspersky® Virus Removal Tool, Dr.Web CureIt!® have no update feature (so
they don't turn into full blown scanners). As soon as your computer is
cleaned you are supposed to remove these tools from your operating system
and revert back to your (updated) resident (real-time) AV application.
Re: Kaspersky® Virus Removal Tool; To uninstall/move this program 'enable
self-defense' must be unchecked!
To scan your computer with the most up-to-date Kaspersky® AVPTool and
Dr.Web CureIT!® virus databases next time you should download new
Kaspersky® AVPTool and Dr.Web CureIt!® packages.
BitDefender10 Free Edition, a-squared Free or a-squared Command Line
Scanner, Sophos Anti-Virus (SAV32CLI) and the free version of Malwarebytes©
and SuperAntispyware have an update feature; You may wish to keep a couple
of them installed in addtion to your resident AV/A-S applications and scan
frequently.
After the software is updated, it is suggested scanning the system in Safe
Mode (this does not apply to MBAM).
"Malwarebytes actually performs better in Normal Mode" says Dustin Cook,
Malwarebytes Researcher of MBAM.
How do you boot to Safe Mode?
By pressing/tabbing F8 (or F5 on some keyboards) continually during
re-boot.
A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=315222
Alternatively:
Click Start==>Run... then type (or copy/paste) "msconfig" (without
quotation marks), click OK. Then click onto BOOT.INI tab and 'check'
/SAFEBOOT then OK and click Restart. To go back to Normal Mode, you must
access the System Configuration utility again and click the General tab
then click/check the radio button 'Normal Startup'- load all device drivers
and services'.
4.Download and execute HiJack This! (HJT)
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis
Please, do not post HJT logs to this newsgroup.
Fora where you can get expert advice for HiJack This! (HJT) logs.
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?showforum=27
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showforum=7
http://www.5starsupport.com/ipboard/index.php?showforum=18
http://www.theeldergeek.com/forum/index.php?s=2e9ea4e19d3289dd877ab75a8220bff6&showforum=29
NOTE:
Registration is required in any of the above mentioned fora before posting
a HJT log and read the 'stickies' (instructions/guidelines) for the
respective HJT forum.
Additional references:
How to optimize or reset Internet Explorer 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213
Applies to: Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista
How to use Reset Internet Explorer Settings (RIES)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737
Read: "What you must know"
Applies to: Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP and
Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista
GMER - is an application that detects and removes rootkits.
http://www.gmer.net/index.php
For additional assistance in relation GMER scan results consult either:
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0
--or--
http://antirootkit.com/forums/index.php?sid=9e746bb696ac0bb38781ffe4361c3a17
CCleaner - Free
Cleans temporary internet files, cookies, history, recent urls, application
MRUs, etc. ...(*Tune out the registry scanning/fixing option!*)
http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds/downloading-slim
If Windows Defender is utilized go to Applications, under Utilities
uncheck "Windows Defender" (so it won't delete the history of WD).
If you wish, click 'Options' button the 'Settings' [check] 'Run CCleaner
when the computer starts'.
--or--
Setup CCleaner to Automatically Run Each Night in Vista or XP
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/setup-ccleaner-to-automatically-run-each-night-in-vista-or-xp/
Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=68c48dad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en
Information about Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311
Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after
you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309
How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
Service Pack 3 Resource Page
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/bb794714.aspx
Routinely practice Safe-Hex.
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
Good luck :)
BillW50
JS typed on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:59:52 -0400:
OMG! A year's worth of work just to prepare to install SP3.
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Bill
2 Gateway MX6124 - Windows XP SP2
3 Asus EEE PC 701G4 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
2 Asus EEE PC 702G8 ~ 1GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
Windows XP SP2 ~ Xandros Linux - Puppy - Ubuntu
olfart
"BillW50" <Bil...@aol.kom> wrote in message
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I must have really screwed up. I d/l SP3, burned it to a disc and installed
it on 5 machines. No problem. Missed out on all the fun....
BillW50
olfart typed on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:01:59 -0400:
> "BillW50" <Bil...@aol.kom> wrote in message
> news:Oy23ojKp...@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
> installed it on 5 machines. No problem. Missed out on all the fun....
Hahaha... some people have all of the luck! ;-) I wonder what will
happen if I try to install SP3 on my 4GB SSD machines with 500MB free?
Maybe I should try my 8GB SSD machines first. As they have more free
space. At least those small SSD devices are easy and fast to backup. I
even use those tiny SDHC 16GB cards sometimes to do so.
Unknown
Good preparation can pay off to reduce the likely hood
of encountering problems.
I always create an "Image Backup" of my PC before installing
any monthly security updates, revisions to any software installed
and addition of new software or deleting old software I no
longer use.
It's my PC and I trust no company (Microsoft or Third party)
when it come to installations or updates. The Image Backups
can return my PC to just the way it was before any changes I,
Microsoft, Norton, Adobe, Turbo Tax, Comodo and other
applications made. All applications have automatic updates
turned OFF and I update when I am ready to do so.
So even though I have not had any problems installing SP3,
I have an Image Backup to bail me out.
Each PC user is for all practical purposes the System Administrator
for there PC.
"BillW50" <Bil...@aol.kom> wrote in message
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Gordon
> In news:721rl9F...@mid.individual.net,
> olfart typed on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:01:59 -0400:
>> "BillW50" <Bil...@aol.kom> wrote in message
>> news:Oy23ojKp...@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> OMG! A year's worth of work just to prepare to install SP3.
>>
>> I must have really screwed up. I d/l SP3, burned it to a disc and
>> installed it on 5 machines. No problem. Missed out on all the fun....
>
> Hahaha... some people have all of the luck! ;-) I wonder what will happen
> if I try to install SP3 on my 4GB SSD machines with 500MB free? Maybe I
> should try my 8GB SSD machines first. As they have more free space. At
> least those small SSD devices are easy and fast to backup. I even use
> those tiny SDHC 16GB cards sometimes to do so.
Just installed it on my Tosh Netbook...only 512MB RAM and 80 GB HDD...no
problems...
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Asking a question?
Please tell us the version of the application you are asking about,
your OS, Service Pack level
and the FULL contents of any error message(s)
olfart
"BillW50" <Bil...@aol.kom> wrote in message
> In news:721rl9F...@mid.individual.net,
> olfart typed on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:01:59 -0400:
>> "BillW50" <Bil...@aol.kom> wrote in message
>> news:Oy23ojKp...@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> OMG! A year's worth of work just to prepare to install SP3.
>>
>> I must have really screwed up. I d/l SP3, burned it to a disc and
>> installed it on 5 machines. No problem. Missed out on all the fun....
>
> Hahaha... some people have all of the luck! ;-) I wonder what will happen
> if I try to install SP3 on my 4GB SSD machines with 500MB free? Maybe I
> should try my 8GB SSD machines first. As they have more free space. At
> least those small SSD devices are easy and fast to backup. I even use
> those tiny SDHC 16GB cards sometimes to do so.
>
> --
only 500mb free? My 701...4gb, 2gbRam has full install of XP Home SP3 and
I'm only using 2.5gb. I've got MS works, Garmin GPS, HAVA DirecTv viewer,
Media Player Classic and VLC Player, Avast, Super AntiSpyware, CCleaner,
Paragon Drive Backup, MyCam Video Capture about 6 games and some other
assorted crap. My D drive...4gb SD Card has only 1.75gb used.
I run a tight ship Matey (:>)
BillW50
JS typed on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:34:00 -0400:
> SP3 is in some ways a major update to Windows.
> Good preparation can pay off to reduce the likely hood
> of encountering problems.
Or don't fix something that ain't broke.
> I always create an "Image Backup" of my PC before installing
> any monthly security updates, revisions to any software installed
> and addition of new software or deleting old software I no
> longer use.
I do that on some of my PCs. Although not worth the effort for all of
them. For the rare chance something goes wrong, even a hardware failure
which a backup is useless for, I have many other computers to use
anyway.
> It's my PC and I trust no company (Microsoft or Third party)
> when it come to installations or updates. The Image Backups
> can return my PC to just the way it was before any changes I,
> Microsoft, Norton, Adobe, Turbo Tax, Comodo and other
> applications made. All applications have automatic updates
> turned OFF and I update when I am ready to do so.
Smart move! Also smart to *not* fix something that isn't broken.
> So even though I have not had any problems installing SP3,
> I have an Image Backup to bail me out.
>
> Each PC user is for all practical purposes the System Administrator
> for there PC.
If it ain't broke... ;-)
Shenan Stanley
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/browse_frm/thread/77f1f3319d0aec5b/12d2dc2ce4c0b63e#12d2dc2ce4c0b63e
maurice wrote:
> I just acquired another computer,(my previous one got a virus).
> It's an IBM P4 with Win XP Pro. It only has SP2. Before I download
> SP3 I wanted to check with others to find out if there are any
> "gottcha's" (possible trouble spots), I should be aware of before I
> do the download.
JS wrote:
> Most people have not had problems but there are some that do.
> I have installed SP3 on a test PC without problems but on my
> PC that I use for every day use. Below is most of what you
> need to know.
<snipped>
<see top link for full conversation>
BillW50 wrote:
> OMG! A year's worth of work just to prepare to install SP3.
olfart wrote:
> I must have really screwed up. I d/l SP3, burned it to a disc and
> installed it on 5 machines. No problem. Missed out on all the
> fun....
BillW50 wrote:
> Hahaha... some people have all of the luck! ;-) I wonder what will
> happen if I try to install SP3 on my 4GB SSD machines with 500MB
> free? Maybe I should try my 8GB SSD machines first. As they have
> more free space. At least those small SSD devices are easy and fast
> to backup. I even use those tiny SDHC 16GB cards sometimes to do so.
Gordon wrote:
> Just installed it on my Tosh Netbook...only 512MB RAM and 80 GB
> HDD...no problems...
Thanks for reporting the success - but I believe the not-so-hidden point of
BillW50's was that a couple of machines (of BillW50's) whose drive space is
at a premium (4GB total in one case, 8GB total in another) might not have
the necessary requirements available to complete an installation of SP3.
To give further information around that point:
Hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311
If BillW50 has System Restore turned off on the 4GB machine and installs
from external media (like a thumb drive, network, etc - but not a CD/DVD) -
BillW50 just *might* have enough free space - although it would be *close*.
You might want these links as well:
A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&DisplayLang=en
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for
IT Professionals and Developers (works just as well for you.)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
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BillW50
olfart typed on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:13:33 -0400:
> only 500mb free? My 701...4gb, 2gbRam has full install of XP Home SP3
> and I'm only using 2.5gb. I've got MS works, Garmin GPS, HAVA DirecTv
> viewer, Media Player Classic and VLC Player, Avast, Super
> AntiSpyware, CCleaner, Paragon Drive Backup, MyCam Video Capture
> about 6 games and some other assorted crap. My D drive...4gb SD Card
> has only 1.75gb used. I run a tight ship Matey (:>)
Sounds like you used a retail version of Windows XP SP3. I have the OEM
EeePC version of Windows XP SP2 which takes up 2.7GB without a pagefile,
System Restore turned off, and Hibernation turned off. So I only have
about 0.7GB of other crap on there. Leaving me only with 0.5GB free.
BillW50
Shenan Stanley typed on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:14:47 -0500:
True and after the latest updates for SP2, it is now down to 387MB free.
Too small to make it now to put it on one of my 4GB SSD machines. At
least I did my monthly backup which only takes 7 minutes on the machine.
;-)
Jim
install SP3 (sorry, it has been so long since I installed SP3, that I have
forgotten the number), everything should go fine.
A lot of people seem to be having trouble with the "access denied" issue
even though MS posted an article about how to solve this problem last May.
It pays to get all of the KBs that address how to install SP3 together with
those that discuss solving the known issues.
Be sure that malware does not exist on the computer. Not only will SP3 not
remove the same, it might easily make the situation worse.
Jim
Shenan Stanley
> I just acquired another computer,(my previous one got a virus).
> It's an IBM P4 with Win XP Pro. It only has SP2. Before I download
> SP3 I wanted to check with others to find out if there are any
> "gottcha's" (possible trouble spots), I should be aware of before I
> do the download.
Jim wrote:
> As long as you follow all of the instructions in the KB article
> about how to install SP3 (sorry, it has been so long since I
> installed SP3, that I have forgotten the number), everything should
> go fine.
> A lot of people seem to be having trouble with the "access denied"
> issue even though MS posted an article about how to solve this
> problem last May.
> It pays to get all of the KBs that address how to install SP3
> together with those that discuss solving the known issues.
>
> Be sure that malware does not exist on the computer. Not only will
> SP3 not remove the same, it might easily make the situation worse.
Some links following along Jim's advice...
Windows XP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
When you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3, you receive
the error message "Access is denied" or "Service Pack installation
did not complete"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
MalwareBytes
http://www.malwarebytes.com/
SuperAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Bill in Co.
> SP3 is in some ways a major update to Windows.
Like WHAT? (I don't mean "security" wise. I mean feature wise).
At least SP2 added real features (like being able to handle large disks, and
the Firewall, etc)
Big_Al
The only feature I saw was preSP3 my SD card reader would not read a
SDHC card. I had to get a hotfix (unreleased) from MS to fix it from MS
support, wasn't hard, just had to apply for it. When I reloaded and
put SP3 in, I researched and yes, it was in SP3 so I did not have to
apply it manually like I did preSP3. But boy, that's stretching the
'feature' update comment. <g>
Shenan Stanley
> Like WHAT? (I don't mean "security" wise. I mean feature wise).
> At least SP2 added real features (like being able to handle large
> disks, and the Firewall, etc)
Points about the 'features' you listed as SP2 added...
- SP1/1a added large disk support.*
- The Firewall existed before SP2.**
* http://support.microsoft.com/kb/303013
** There were improvements to said firewall.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb877964.aspx
Bill in Co.
> Bill in Co. wrote:
>> Like WHAT? (I don't mean "security" wise. I mean feature wise).
>> At least SP2 added real features (like being able to handle large
>> disks, and the Firewall, etc)
>
> Points about the 'features' you listed as SP2 added...
>
> - SP1/1a added large disk support.*
> - The Firewall existed before SP2.**
>
> * http://support.microsoft.com/kb/303013
> ** There were improvements to said firewall.
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb877964.aspx
OK, thanks, and I stand corrected.
In retrospect, I probably would have been just as happy if my Dell system
had come with just SP1, then. :-) (Although I think there are some newer
apps that will not install on anything less than SP2. I seem to remember
reading about some requiring SP2).
Shenan Stanley
> Like WHAT? (I don't mean "security" wise. I mean feature wise).
> At least SP2 added real features (like being able to handle large
> disks, and the Firewall, etc)
Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Points about the 'features' you listed as SP2 added...
>
> - SP1/1a added large disk support.*
> - The Firewall existed before SP2.**
>
> * http://support.microsoft.com/kb/303013
> ** There were improvements to said firewall.
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb877964.aspx
Bill in Co. wrote:
> OK, thanks, and I stand corrected.
> In retrospect, I probably would have been just as happy if my Dell
> system had come with just SP1, then. :-) (Although I think there
> are some newer apps that will not install on anything less than
> SP2. I seem to remember reading about some requiring SP2).
I suspect it won't be long (if not already true) that some applications will
require Windows XP SP3 or later operating systems (although - it may work on
other versions, they may use it as a 'we don't support...' way out.)
I know that in the not-so-distant future, Windows Updates will not install
on pre-SP3 systems.
BillW50
Big_Al typed on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:39:28 -0400:
Well SDHC card support is hardwired through USB2 interface on some or
all computers. And I know if you want to install Windows XP on a laptop
without a CD/DVD, you need to use Windows XP SP2 at least because
Windows XP can't install from an USB device unless it is SP2 or greater.
Same is true of Windows 2000, although that has to be SP4.
I have a built in SD card reader on this Gateway (with XP SP2), but it
only reads 1GB tops. I use an USB card reader for higher capacity cards
on the same machine. My EeePC can read them without the USB card reader
and they are all XP SP2. So I am not sure what SP3 would do for this
Gateway. I doubt it if could read the SDHC cards that I have without the
USB card reader.
Unknown
the testing and coding for their last Patch Tuesday update
for this April for XP SP2.
As popular as Windows XP still is you don't think
Microsoft would like nothing better than to put XP to
bed and get users to migrate to Windows 7 when it is
released later this year. I cost $$ to support two versions
of XP and two service packs plus Vista versions and updates.
"Shenan Stanley" <newsh...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Big_Al
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923293 is the hot fix I requested (per
link on that page) and it fixed my built in reader while on SP2.
If you google 'KB923293' you'll see some other references to -V4 version
of the .exe file. I got sent -V2 version. Not sure what has changed
and what is now in SP3. I just know that I topped out at 2GB on my
built in laptop card reader. FYI! Have fun.
BillW50
JS typed on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:42:29 -0400:
> Probably as this is being discussed Microsoft is finishing
> the testing and coding for their last Patch Tuesday update
> for this April for XP SP2.
>
> As popular as Windows XP still is you don't think
> Microsoft would like nothing better than to put XP to
> bed and get users to migrate to Windows 7 when it is
> released later this year. I cost $$ to support two versions
> of XP and two service packs plus Vista versions and updates.
Well what Microsoft wants and what they get are two different things.
One thing I was noticed over the decades is that Microsoft isn't
completely stupid. And I think they are smart enough to know if they
kill off Windows XP, the masses would be moving over to the Mac and/or
Linux. And I don't believe they are that stupid. ;)
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in such a way as to cause XP users to stay with XP and
away from 7.
From my experience with the Windows 7 Beta with a little
adjustment I think most users will like 7.
But if I was there head of Marketing and Design
(Dual Title/Two hats) I would insist that Windows 7
would give the user a choice of 3 interfaces:
1) Windows XP look and feel
(everything is where you expect it to be and has the same names)
2) Vista look and feel for Vista users who move to 7
3) A pure Windows 7 interface that easy to learn.
"BillW50" <Bil...@aol.kom> wrote in message
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Bill in Co.
Well, the latter is not an issue for me.
And I'm not sure that the former is, either, since I have more than I need
and ever use right now. :-)
BillW50
Big_Al typed on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:22:37 -0400:
Thanks Big_Al! Tried it and no change at all. It still will only read up
to 1GB. It will detect 2GB and assign a drive letter, but still cant
read it. Anything larger and nothing happens. It was worth a shot
anyway. ;-)
Big_Al
Yep. I doubt it hurt anything. Oh well. On and upward.