Re: IE6 Crashes OT again until OP returns

From: LuckyStrike (LS_at_smokedamagedfurniture.youcandriveitawaytoday.com)
Date: 09/10/04 

Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 11:52:00 -0600

Definitive "what to do before XPSP2" Master Post Jan. <clapping> :-D

Then, as if SP2/IE Crashes aren't enough, one must deal with "recognizing
Peter from Paul" (Or should I say Parker?) <VBG> 

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"Jan Il" wrote in message news:OItFUo1lEHA.2380@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> 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=
> *********************************************************
> 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
> *****************************************************
> 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 :)
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
> Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
>
> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
>
> > 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-----
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