Re: IE6 Crashes OT

From: Jan Il (abuse_at_localhost.com)
Date: 09/10/04 

Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:23:52 -0700

Hi Peter :-)

My apologies for the OT, I didn't know you were waiting for us. :-))

In view of the information you have provided below, I don't have more to add
than what LuckyStrike has stated. Like LuckyStrike, I would recommend that
you hold off on for a while yet on the upgrade to the SP2. There are still a
number of things that can cause serious system problems.

However, should you choose to upgrade, here is some information you might
wish to review prior to doing so, which might help you avoid some of the
pitfalls of the process, and afford more positive results. I strongly
suggest that you read all the information and follow the instructions
carefully.

Pre-Installation Recommendations:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7260&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

The Guide for Installing and Deploying Updates for Microsoft Windows XP
Service Pack 2
(Formerly Known As "Hotfix Deployment and Installation Guide")
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/hfdeploy.mspx

Doing the Installtion:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7266&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

Tidying up after SP2 Installation:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7265&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
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Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/preinstall.mspx
Top 10 Reasons to Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/topten.mspx

WinXP SP2 Homepage
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

WinXP SP2 Support Center
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2
Pages of MVP & 'Windows Update Maven' Jupiter Jone's
Service Pack (any) Installation Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

WinXP SP2-specific Page
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
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If you have installed any software that modifies standard system components,
eg to give a different boot screen, or even custom theme, uninstall it
before installing either service pack.

Also, SP2 includes all the items in SP1, and may further update some of
them. It is not necessary to install SP1 before getting SP2; nor to
iuninstall it or any other Microsoft Windows Updates.

More information can be found here:

Installing SP2
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

also.............

MS No charge SP2 support website
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7843&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

Hope this helps

Jan :)
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> sorry to barge in. would lucky strike and jan like to help
> me with the following problem of IE6 'not responding'.
> i've licked every problem i had with dos 5 & 6, win 3.1,
> 3.11 for workgroups, 95 and 98. but this one with xp is
> just like having to play andy rod*** on his service game!
>
> this is what i had posted under the subject heading 'A
> Clue to IE Not Responding':
>
> I just noticed something that might give you a clue as to
> what is causing the hourglass syndrome in IE6.
> The 'freezing' is NOT one that is absolutely fatal. After
> about three minutes, IE resurrects itself and starts
> responding normally. I had previously been too quick to
> end the process by way of task manager, thinking it was an
> irrecoverable error.) Now, I always keep task manager in
> the foreground. Whenever the hourglass syndrome appears
> and IE freezes momentarily, task manager shows TWO
> identical application tasks that are 'not responding'. For
> example, if one instance of IE is frozen whilst attempting
> to connect to www.google.com, task manager will show TWO
> identical application tasks attempting to connect to
> www.google.com and both are 'not responding'.
> Subsequently, when IE comes to itself and
> does successfully connect to google, task manager will
> automatically show only ONE application task connecting to
> www.google.com that is 'running'. Is this a clue to the
> problem? thanks.
>
> [running IE 6.0.2800.1106.xpsp2.030422-1633IC with
> Q818506, Q823353 and Q871260. urlmon, wininet,
> mshtml=1459. browseui=1577. most of the other dlls=1106]
> (latest versions of cwshredder,
> adaware and spybot, in that order, gave a clean bill of
> health.]
>
> Another thing: i set up a separate pc on 98SE and used
> windows update to install all available fixes just like i
> did with the XP pc. everything, all programs, similar to
> the dot. IE 6 NEVER EVER froze even once. ceteris paribus,
> the problem is IE6 on XP. would xp_sp2 solve the problem?
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> LuckyStrike wrote:
>>> You look the same, and may I say you just... well better not. :-))
>>> You do have my vote of confidence though.
>>
>> Hee hee....what a smoothie...... ;=)))
>>>
>>> But it's this... "IE Crashes"... thing. <sigh> Wonder if they'd tell
>>> you ("Hmmmm....something new has been added...") that they just
>>> installed XPSP2. <grumble> It was bad enough already trying to find
>>> out which OS was in use. <sigh... again>
>>
>> Yes...it does seem somewhat overwhelming for all. But, it's just
>> that some don't know all the rules of how to post their problem, and
>> many are very frustrated as they don't know how or where to check to
>> provide the best information. So...that is why we simply ask....or
>> try to employ our Crystal ball. <vbg>
>>
>> From what I am seeing at this point, is that the SP2 has indeed
>> caused a great deal of problems for many users, and not only with
>> IE. Thus...we are going to have our hands full to find a way to
>> help those who are having to deal with the problems as best we can.
>>
>> Thus, our patience, and understanding, are the best problem solving
>> tools we have. :-)
>>
>> Jan :)
>>
>>>> LuckyStrike wrote:
>>>>> Don't worry.... you'll soon get over it. <VBG>
>>>>
>>>> Ahmm...is that a vote of confidence, or...do I look that different?
>>>> ;=)))
>>>>
>>>> Jan :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>> Hey Lucky!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Welcome back Jan !! <VBSEG>
>>>>>>> LS :-D
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks! It's really great to be back. Looks like I have a lot
>>>>>> to catch up on too. ;=)))
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jan :)
>>>>>> Smiles are meant to be shared,
>>>>>> that's why they're so contagious.
>>
>>
>> .