Re: Major Problems with Windows XP
From: Toby D (5robinsons_at_adelphia.net)
Date: 12/30/04
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 00:25:21 -0500
Wow! I think I am going to back up my data and start over. Seems like way
to much trouble and a lot easier to format my hard drive and start over.
Thanks for all the help
"Taurarian" <taurarianREMOVECAPS@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Toby D" <5robinsons@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> news:AsOdnZ_eCvYj-U3cRVn-2g@adelphia.com...
>>I have got some major problems with XP and was hoping someone could give
>>me some pointers.
>>
>> I am currently running Windows XP SP 1. Please note that I am the only
>> user on this computer and have administrator rights. Here are my
>> problems:
>>
>> 1. I can't update my computer. It will download 9 critical updates and
>> will seem to update fine but it never actually updates the computer.
>> When I reboot the same 9 updates want to be installed.
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822798
> You Cannot Install Some Updates or Programs "Digital Signature not found"
> When you use the Windows Update Web site to install updates, the
> installation fails and the Windows Update.log file contains error
> 80070643.
>
>
> Windows Update Is Not Installed - WinXP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811269
> You are using a version of the AOL software earlier than AOL 8.0 Plus.
>
> Windows Update Troubleshooter
> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
> Updates fail to install and you receive error message 0x80070643 - WinXP
>
>
>
> You can download them from the Catalog and save to be installed later.
> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/catalog/en/default.asp
> How to Download Windows Updates and Drivers from the Windows Update
> Catalog
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323166
>
>
>> 2. I can't edit my regestry. When I run regedit it does nothing.
> These viruses terminate Regedit.exe and taskmgr.exe
> W32.HLLW.Kefy:
> http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.hllw.kefy.html
> W32.HLLW.Cydog@mm:
> http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.hllw.cydog@mm.html
> Backdoor.IRC.Yoink.A:
> http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/backdoor.irc.yoink.a.html
> Backdoor.Volac.dr:
> http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/backdoor.volac.dr.html
> W32.Kwbot.R.Worm:
> http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.kwbot.r.worm.html
>
> These viruses delete the Regedit.exe, Regedt32.exe, Msconfig.exe,
> Taskmgr.exe
> W32.Petch.B:
> http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.petch.b.html
> W32.HLLW.Maax.B@mm:
> http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.hllw.maax.b@mm.html
>
> If you are sure you don't have a virus, then see this link:
> Lift Restrictions - Task Manager, Regedit and CMD (Line 275)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>> 3. Also when I try to run "System Configuration Manager" nothing happens
>> also.
>>
>> 4. I have loaded antivirus software and cleaned off my comptuer so
>> viruses are not the issue.
>
> Some viruses actually attack your anti virus software.
> Perhaps an online security/virus check
> Symantec
> http://security.norton.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
> Trend Micro House Call:
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
> Panda ActiveScan;
> http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
> McAfee FreeScan:
> http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp
> Kaspersky Labs On-line Virus Checker:
> http://www.kaspersky.com/remoteviruschk.html
> BitDefender Online Scan:
> http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
>
>>
>> 5. Also I have tried to move back in time and restore my computer to a
>> newer date but it comes back and says that it will not restore back to an
>> older date.
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302796
> Troubleshooting System Restore in Windows XP
>
> System Restore FAQ:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/newsgroups/faqsrwxp.mspx
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;283096
> Improper Shutdown May Affect System Restore
>>
>> 6. I have tried everything to download and update to Service Pack 2 but
>> there is no where on Microsofts web site that I can simply download SP2.
>> You have to go throught the Update routine... unfortunately my update
>> routine can't get pass the 9 updates that it will not load.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx
> Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en
> Windows XP Service Pack 2
>
>
>>
>> As you can see I am majorly stuck. Any suggestions?
>>
>
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