Re: Buffer Overrun/Window System32 error...Unable to uninstall Spy

Thank you Pa Bear, I will take your expert advice and really appreciate the
information.


"PA Bear" wrote:

1. 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://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/

When all else fails, HijackThis (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe)
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.**

2. 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, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.org/


Kathy wrote:
I actually have a couple of questions if ANYONE can help me, I would
apprecicate it. First of all, I'm running XP Home edition on my computer.
Over the weekend I downloaded the SP2 trying to keep my machine updated. I
started developing issues so decided to uninstall the SP2. Now I'm
receiving
Windows\System32 errors when I reboot and periodically when on the
computer.
I'm also receiving a buffer overrun on the Internet Explorer which
eliminates my taskbar completely. I'm not sure if the Spyware Detector on
my machine is causing this, so I tried to uninstall in under the remove
programs and it will not uninstall. What a mess!! Please if anyone has any
suggestions, other than the obvious "get a new computer" I would
appreciate
the help!
Thanks
Kathy


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