Re: clean reinstall questions

From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 05/26/04 

Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 23:32:03 -0500

David,

Sorry to say, but he is going to need to re-think his surfing habits and/or
the programs he is using. Or better yet, find a program to isolate the
reoccurring ones. A fresh start won't help here at all. 

-- 
All the Best,
Kelly
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2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
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"david" <david@AAAA.net> wrote in message 
news:OAoTFbtQEHA.556@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Thanks.  We did all of this plus run SBS&D and Stinger.  We got rid of it
> once after deleting two keys in the registry and running CWShredder and
> SBS&D in safe mode.  Then two day later he got it back.  The firewall is 
> on
> but he does not have a hosts file.  His computer has no updates and update
> does not work.  We talked about various options and he decided to do a 
> clean
> install instead of a repair.  As I said we will do it in two week when he
> gets back from a trip.  I have read a number of posts and web sites about 
> a
> clean install and I have most everything ready but I do have a few
> questions.
>
> David
>
>
>
> "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:elTWlOtQEHA.1644@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> David,
>>
>> For about.blank, run:
>>
>> Hijack This
>> http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
>>
>> CWShredder (Line 313)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Free Online Virus Scan
>> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>>
>> -- 
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>>
>> "david" <david@AAAA.net> wrote in message
>> news:%23AP7t7nQEHA.3012@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> >A friend has a Dell D4300 with messed up original winxp, no updates,
> virus
>> > residuals, and now about.blank. In a few weeks, we will do a clean
>> > reinstall. He has the reinstall disk and I have the ms security update
>> > disk.
>> > Also I have downloaded the winxp updates and other software that have
> been
>> > recommended in this and other ngs. This includes SBS&D, SpywareBlaster,
>> > ZoneAlarm, HOSTS, etc. After putting together a list of steps, I have
>> > several questions:
>> >
>> > 1. Will this set of disks have ms java? If so should I remove it and
>> > install
>> > sun java? This is based on merijn's recommendation to stop about.blank.
>> >
>> > 2. Will the USB2.0 driver be installed correctly or will I need to
> upgrade
>> > per kb32632?
>> >
>> > 3. Are there other items like these that need to be considered?
>> >
>> > Thank you, David
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

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