Re: Explanation/Reason on removal of SP 2
- From: "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 13:13:01 -0500
1. Uninstall SP2 via Add/Remove Programs and reboot.
2. Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your HijackThis log to an appropriate forum.
Check for Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
When all else fails, HijackThis (http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware.
**Post your HijackThis log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/, http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forum for expert analysis, not here.**
3. Do not install SP2 until an expert gives your HijackThis log a clean bill of health.
Also see:
What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
Installing SP2 Step-by-Step
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthowto
Troubleshooting Your Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insttshoot
WinXP SP2 FAQ: What to do after installing SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2installed
Service Pack (any) Installation Checklist (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
WinXP SP2-specific Page (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org
Camel wrote:
Hi:
I removed SP 2 by using Add/Remove.
However, I still have 'Beta' and other 'Security,' because
before SP 2 arrived, I installed those by using 'Downloading.'
When I went to Add/Remove, ... surely SP 2(everything) was gone.
Before SP 2, I installed 'SystemWorks'(Norton), SpySweeper,
WinCleaner along with 'Beta' and others(malicious).
I don't have a good knowledge as to 'defense' against professional type
of 'virus.' However, when the computer started/restarted after SP 2,
I.E. along with 'Dial-up' didn't come up. Also, everything getting VERY
slow that frightened me, ... losing everything in the computer, ...
'Crash."
note) Strangely, one of three HP computers(I love HP brand) works like
a charm after SP 2. Only one HP getting along with SP 2. Rest has no
cooperation with SP 2 whatsoever. All three has EXACT same programs
and security programs.
Any answer would be grateful on this discripancy.
"Gerry Cornell" <gcjc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uCHzsUpKGHA.1192@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Camel
>
> After installing SP2 you need to cleanup!
> http://aumha.org/win5/a/sp2faq.htm
>
> How did you remove most of SP2? Normally you would
> either remove all or none? Please describe the process.
>
> You should install SP2 and then tackle any issues that arise.
> Uninstalling is not the best way forward.
>
> --
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
>
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
> "Camel" <Camel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:utsMGApKGHA.1832@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi:
> > My computer is as follow:
> > (1) Win XP Home Edition
> > (2) HP Pavollion 533w
> > (3) Processor: 2.00 gigahertx Intel Celeron
> > (4) 61.47 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capaciy
> > (5) 510 Megabytes
> > (6) local user accounts: Owner (and Guest) most of time,
> > there is NO problem, even three different people using.
> > (7) local system accounts: Administrator never
> > Guest never
> > HelpAssistant never
> > SUPPORT 388945AoNEVER
> > SUPPORT _FDDFA904 NEVER
> >
> > In the past when I installed SP 1, there had a problem 'very slow,'
> > then I didn't surprise this to happen. However, SP 2 installation
> > went so
> > smooth that I thought this time, SP 2 was OK. But, same thing
> > happened. No difference from SP 1 installation.
> >
> > Later when I tried to log on, I needed to wait about five minutes to
> > get I.E., thus
> > I had no choice but removed most of SP 2.
> >
> > Hopefully, MS fixes this problem soon.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Gerry Cornell" <gcjc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:uQP%23lUoKGHA.3276@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > How much RAM memory?Try Ctrl+Alt+Delete to select Task
> > > Manager and click the Performance Tab. Under Commit
> > > Charge what is the Total, the Limit and the Peak?
> > >
> > > What is your CPU processor speed? Right click on your My
> > > Computer icon on your Desktop and select Properties to get
> > > this information and the amount of RAM memory.
> > >
> > > How large is your hard disk and how much free disk space? In
> > > Windows Explorer right click on your C drive and select
> > > Properties.
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Hope this helps.
> > >
> > > Gerry
> > > ~~~~
> > > FCA
> > > Stourport, England
> > >
> > > Enquire, plan and execute
> > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > >
> > >
> > > "Camel" <Camel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > > news:uKk2o%23nKGHA.2184@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > Hi:
> > > > I did 'update' by using SP 2 CD, however the computer became very
> > > > slow, then I had no choice but to remove most of 'Update,' just
> > > > leaving 'Beta' and
> > > > few of 'Security'.
> > > >
> > > > However, everytime the machine starts up, here comes, ... balloon
> > > > at the
> > > > right corner of the bottom, giving 'warning,' need to update.
> > > >
> > > > My question is; How to disable, 'Update' Warning at the start of
> > > > Internet Explorer?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for your help in advance.
.
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