Re: Error 0x800C0005

From: spl (spl_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/22/04 

Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 11:13:03 -0700

Robert

Very interesting.

The contents of the file WININIT.INI (doesn't everone have this file which
updates itself [or creates itself if I delete it] when I start up) are : -

[RENAME]
NUL=C:\WINDOWS\COOKIES\INDEX.DAT
NUL=C:\WINDOWS\TEMPOR~1\INDEX.DAT
NUL=C:\WINDOWS\TEMPOR~1\CONTENT.IE5\INDEX.DAT

N.B. I do not have a file index.dat in the Windows/temporary internet files
directory but I have the other two and am aware of what they do and how they
work (sort of).

Why would this be a Trojan? What is it trying to achieve? I have AVG (up to
date) antivirus and zonealarm (latest free version) so didn't think I would
catch anything (am particularly careful).

Surely if I have the problem (windows update won't work / cannot access
secure sites/ system restore not working properly / cannot retreive my e-mail
through Windows Outlook) when I've got that file and there is no problem when
I rename it it must be connected.

Lots of people are getting the 0x800c0005 message so if this is not the
answer - what is?

Thanks.

"Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:

> > I have to do this each time I restart my computer
>
> That could be a symptom that you have a Trojan.
> wininit.ini is one tool that they use to load themselves
> into your system.
>
> Since WinME has some measure of protection to its system files
> with its SFP facility it's possible that this is the method a Trojan
> would need to use to ensure that it could perpetuate itself.
>
> What files are to be copied by this wininit.ini that you keep renaming?
>
>
> BTW there are more appropriate newsgroups to have this discussion in.
> It doesn't appear to have anything to do with Windows Update apart
> from the fact that WU delivered the package that exposed your problem.
>
>
> Good luck
>
> Robert Aldwinckle
> ---
>
>
> "spl" <spl@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1A4CAEA9-88F2-4901-AD68-DC8372901EA8@microsoft.com...
> >I am new to these discussions and I may be 'crazy' but here's my story (sorry
> > if it's a bit long but there's a connection here I'm sure).
> > I wanted to update IE6 to IE6 SP1 and started the update [I have Windows ME].
> > When I ran setup I was having problems installing.
> > The Microsoft Knowledge Base referenced an old CAB file that needed to be
> > removed (why oh why can't these things work first time) - so I removed the
> > file and the setup worked.
> > Since the upgrade I have been having trouble with my system restore not
> > working AND have not been able to connect to https (secure) sites (could not
> > do my online banking!!!!) AND got this 0x800C0005 error message for windows
> > updates AND (I feel) Microsoft Outlook (2000) my e-mail client has not been
> > working properly.
> > I think I have a fix for this problem (for me at least) as it would appear
> > that all these things now seem to work - I got this from a Knowledge Base
> > article about Windows ME system restore problems - but it seems to make
> > everything work .
> > There is a configuration file in the Windows directory called WININIT.INI
> > (this is updated and date and time stamped each time I restart my computer)
> > and if you rename it wininit.nin (or anything really) and click yes when
> > prompted - DO NOT RESTART YOUR COMPUTER but try everything again i.e.
> > connecting to https (secure) sites and try windows update - IT WORKS!!! (for
> > me at least). If this does not work just restart your computer.
> > I have to do this each time I restart my computer (what a nonsense but it
> > works).
> > I have e-mailed Microsoft with this to see if I can get a response [will let
> > you know]
> >
> > Try it - let me know - hope it works - good luck!!!!
> >
> > OOOOPs!! - I nearly forgot something.
> >
> > Realised this after reading some of the other discussions.
> >
> > I had previously installed Norton Internet Security Family Edition but had
> > never used it - have other Anti Virus and Firewall software.
> >
> > I removed (uninstall and deleted any remaining files and folders) that this
> > week - doing a bit of 'housekeeping' whilst searching around for an answer to
> > this problem.
> >
> > Might have something to do with it but still have to do the WININIT.INI thing
> > as well.
> >
> > Probably worth mentioning that you must connect to the internet after the
> > WININIT.INI bit. If you are already connected and you do the renaming and try
> > again (windows update/call https pages/use Outlook 2000 e-mail) it doesn't
> > work.
> >
> > Not sure how this works with Broadband - I'm only dial-up.
> >
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
> >
> >
> > "Bob Dunagan" wrote:
> >
> >> scan for update fails with 0x800C0005
> >> Windows 98 4.10.1998
> >> internet 6.0.2800.11061
>
>
>
>

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