Re: SP2 Update: I Surrender!
- From: "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:01:37 -0500
1. Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your HijackThis log to an appropriate forum.
Check for Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
When all else fails, HijackThis (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 HijackThis log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/, http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forum for expert analysis, not here.**
2. Do not install SP2 until an expert gives your HijackThis log a clean bill of health.
Also see:
What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
Installing SP2 Step-by-Step
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthowto
Troubleshooting Your Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insttshoot
WinXP SP2 FAQ: What to do after installing SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2installed
Service Pack (any) Installation Checklist (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
WinXP SP2-specific Page (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org
Bob Swieciki wrote:
After close to a half dozen attempts I finally stopped trying to update
to Windows XP Service Pack 2. There, I've said it and it feels good! I
will no longer be a living example of insanity (Doing the same action
over and over expecting different results). I've consoled myself by
loaded SP1a and all the Windows XP critical updates I could find.
Admittedly, I began trying to update to SP2 some time after it's
introduction, but I have not found any posts suggesting the severe
problems I've experienced while trying to load the SP2 update on Dell
PCs. Additionally, I'm mystified that Dell reports no known issues with
SP2. I find it hard to believe that my little ole', plain vanilla Dell
Dimension 4400 is this rogue PC that can't be slain with the SP2 silver
bullet.
My Info: Dell Dimension 4400, 1.60 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4, 18 kilobyte
primary memory cache, 256 kilobyte secondary memory cache
Slot 'J5G3' has 256 MB, Slot 'J5G1' is Empty
MAXTOR 6L040L2 [Hard drive] (40.03 GB), Maxtor 6E020L0 [Hard drive]
(20.85 GB), HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8160B [CD-ROM drive]
.
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