Re: cannot update xp home

Noel,

After a few more attempts and followed the quoted instructions (in previuos
post) I was able to do the Windows update.

A little bit confuse on the 'CWShredder'

>From the first website you mentioned, http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html
where do you actually click to down load CWShredder

On the 2nd website ,http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html, which actually
says it belongs to Trendmicro., I guess we can just download the stand alone
version and run it.

I have never try using CWShredder, so is it possible that please guide, thanks

"Noel Paton" wrote:

> You may already have a virus/spyware hijack
>
> download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that A-V-disabling
> viruses are not present on your PC
> http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp
>
> - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.
>
> Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of the
> CoolWebSearch hijacker.
> http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html
>
> Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
> http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder.html
> (download it without the accompanying rubbish)
>
> download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com, install,
> update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties from
> your system.
>
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>
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>
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> "Keith" <Keith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:B1457106-F493-4105-9C9B-24C3473D9F07@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > when I go to the windows update, I get the following message and even
> > after I
> > follow the step, I stll cannot get the updates, any one can help please
> > the message quote:-
> >
> > The site cannot continue because one or more of these Windows services is
> > not running:
> >
> > Automatic Updates (allows the site to find, download and install
> > high-priority updates for your computer)
> > Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) (helps updates download
> > more
> > quickly and without problems if the download process is interrupted)
> > Event Log (keeps a record of updating activities to help with
> > troubleshooting, if needed)
> > To make sure these services are running:
> > 1. Click Start, and then click Run.
> > 2. Type services.msc and then click OK.
> > 3. In the list of services, double-click on Automatic Updates and then
> > click
> > Properties.
> > 4. In the Startup type list, select Automatic and click Apply.
> > 5. Verify that the Service status is started, if the Service Status is
> > Stopped click on the Start Button.
> > 6. In the list of services, double-click on Background Intelligent
> > Transfer
> > Service (BITS) and then click Properties.
> > 7. In the Startup type list, select Manual and click Apply.
> > 8. Verify that the Service status is started, If the Service Status is
> > Stopped click on the Start Button.
> > 9. In the list of services, double-click on Event Log and then click
> > Properties.
> > 10. In the Startup type list, select Automatic and click Apply.
> > 11. Verify that the Service status is started, If the Service Status is
> > Stopped click on the Start Button..... unquote
> >
> >
> > also when I try to go to msconfig, it appears for a second and disappear.
> >
> > many thanks for your assistance.
>
>
>
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