Re: Cannot update Vista

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Just 1 day. Also, I just ran McAfee from their web site and no problems were
detected. I'm sure not sure I like this Vista.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

How long have you been running without an anti-virus application installed?

I would NOT attempt to reinstall NIS 2008 at this juncture. If and when you
choose to do so, NIS 2008 includes its own firewall and should automatically
disable the Windows Firewall when it's installed.

Heather wrote:
Thanks, I just ran that and I still cannot open windows update. I don't
have an anti-virus on at the moment as I was hoping the updated Vista
might
help with getting Norton back on. Perhaps now the Norton Internet
Security
2008 will work (Do you think I need to uninstall Zone Alarm before I try
to
intsall Norton?)
Any other ideas on Updaate? Wen I look at properties on update under
shortct under "advanced" the box "run it a seperate memory space" is
ticked.
It cannot be unticked. Is this anything?

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
1. Download this tool, saving it to your desktop:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

2. Right-click on the saved file and select "Run as Administrator"

3. Reboot.

4. Does the update problem persist?

5. What anti-virus application is installed now?
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Heather wrote:
when I try to do an update it open for a flash then vanishes. I had
Norton
360 on the computer (came with it) and uninstalled it (another problem
because I cannot install my new Norton Internet security 2008). I
really
want to update Vista but have no idea how. Currently have Zone Alarm
basic
but the problem is the same before and after Zone installed. Any ideas?
I
am a novice user.


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