Re: IE patches killed internet connection

• From: "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx>
• Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 03:53:18 -0400

I do enable & use Automatic Updates to make certain
your machine is always fully patched.

I thought that I had downloaded 896688, but something failed,
because that security patch is not on my machine.

how dangerous is it to uninstall security patches?

Uninstalling patches isn't dangerous, running without them could be.

I have cleaned the machine as I described in posting my log

I will install the 4 security patches that are pending in Automatic updates.

I do enable & use Automatic Updates to make certain
your machine is always fully patched. Something odd seems to have happened
on OCT 12 - I thought that I had downloaded 896688, but something failed,
because that security patch is not on my machine.

Would a list of all the patches be helpful? And how dangerous is it to
uninstall security patches?

I have cleaned the machine as I described in posting my log, which is the
state of the machine right now, and I will install the 4 security patches
that are pending in Automatic updates.

"PA Bear" wrote:

NB: WinXP SP2 is considered a Critical Security Update (your "security
patch")...but I wouldn't install it just yet.  See below.

Running WinXP SP1, I would advise you to install all nine (9) of the Oct-05
updates. Though only three (3) are considered critical (MS05-050,
MS05-051, MS05-052), the others address important security
vulnerabilities, Ellen.

Furthermore, I suggest you enable & use Automatic Updates to make certain
your machine is always fully patched:

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306525

Now, back to your problems. If uninstalling 'Security Update for Windows
XP - 896688' via Add/Remove Programs & rebooting does fix your problem, I
would suspect that the Malicious Software Removal Tool (your "patch for
removing bad software") removed some "hijackware" and either some "bad
guys" remain or the removed "bad guys" broke something. You need to check
for more "hijackware":

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
   http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
   http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
   http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(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 log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html or http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
(where I'm a moderator) for expert analysis, not here.**

Once everything's hunky-dory (and I want the opinion of a HijackThis log
expert before assuming so), then you should immediately go to Windows
Update and install WinXP SP2.  After reboot, return to Windows Update and
install all critical updates offered you.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Security, Shell/User)

EllenB wrote:

Thanks, and I should have said XP Home, SP1, all urgent security patches
applies. IE 6.0, regularly updated. Cable modem. Now have Firefox so I can
reach this group.

Looked at prior posts, but I don't have tge same KB numbers that have been
reported previously as being trouble.

I downloaded the patch for handling bad software, and one other, as well
as
the cumulative patch. Did not download the patch involveing French
language.
Will never download again wo making a screen clip first.

Thought of uninstalling patches with high KB numbers, but was put off by
the
nunber of programs said to be affected. Could use advice , here, too.

Many thanks.

"PA Bear" wrote:

Windows version?  Is MS05-052 the only patch you installed?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Security, Shell/User)

EllenB wrote:

This morning I installed the cumulative security patch for IE 6 I can no
longer reach the Internet. Fortunately I still have mail because my mail
client is Eudora. Would appreciate help. Am at work now, will pick up
mail
when I get home.

The dignostic was "page not found"

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