Re: Downloading updates in advance
If you did a pristine install of the operating system from a genuine Windows
install disk and either enable Windows Firewall or are behind an internet
router/firewall device that does not allow any unsolicited inbound traffic
you should not have a problem with getting Windows Updates without becoming
infected or hacked. However I suggest that you go to Windows Updates first
thing before installing any software on your computer after the fresh
install. I do this a lot with never a problem and the next thing I do is to
install antivirus software and update it immediately. Then when you are done
if you are not protected by an internet router or firewall device then
disconnect from the network and disable the Windows Firewall before you
install another software firewall and make sure it is enabled before
connecting to the internet again. Personally I like using the Windows
Firewall and do not like all the noise that other software firewalls
generate with all the pop messages though they have there place especially
on a shared computer where you want to restrict what applications a user can
use to access the internet. If you continue to have problems I might suspect
that you have infected files in the applications or data files that you are
restring to your computer which you should be scanning for malware before
you restore/install on your computer. --- Steve
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2/Default.mspx
--- Protect Your PC tips
http://scan.sygatetech.com/ --- Check your firewall configuration here for
inbound threats
"omi" <omi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:263BB0C6-F1C3-4360-B90E-AB77652317A2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 1) that's where the problem is, when i go online for updating i get
> hacked,
> changed my IP zillion times, no luck
>
> 3) i have no scanner or printer installed or even connected
> i get 5-10 popups from NIS about this very rapidly... i don't think that's
> normal
> also when i open a webpage, NIS allows +/- 50 coockies for each webpage
> also i got a NIS popup request for Ikernel.exe to connect to a DNS-server
> (blocked it)
> i wunder if there's some permanent RAM in my pc, not the ram-sticks but
> something like the BIOS...
>
> 4) thnx for the tip.. i changed the registry to prevent messenger from
> running
>
> 5) i was able to install most winxp updates offline except:
> - com_microsoft.886906_NET10_SP3_nld_5556
> - com_microsoft.888316_ehome_guide_fix
> - com_microsoft.KB867461_DOT_NET_EN_1_0_SP3
> - com_microsoft.KB867461_DOT_NET_Tier3
> - com_microsoft.KB873369_XP_SP3_eHome_INTL
> - com_microsoft.Q816093_VM3810_Ver1
> - com_microsoft.Q900036_VS_NET_ES_5520
>
> oh i wish i could get my hands on one of those hackers,
> he/she would suffer a very slow death, minimum a month
> after messing with this problem for about a month i'm almost ready for a
> mental institution
>
> omi
>
> any hackers that wish to vulontier or test me, let's set up a meeting !!
>
> "Juan" wrote:
>
>> 1) You may need to go to the Windows Update Site first and install the
>> most
>> recent version of Windows Update Software* (accept the download before a
>> regular update search) and after that you can install updates by any
>> means.
>>
>> *Check in C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files and check update software;
>> Validation tool and Update Class, activex controls are necessary to
>> update
>> your system.
>>
>> 2) svchost is a normal system process
>>
>> 3) and Generetic Host Process may be a problem with a scanner or printer
>> driver. updated drivers will solve it.
>>
>> 4) How to disable or remove Messenger (msmsgs.exe)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_messenger.htm
>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_mess_disable.htm
>> http://www.updatexp.com/disable-messenger-msn.html
>>
>> -------------------------------------
>> "omi" <omi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> escribió en el mensaje
>> news:F76B64A1-1643-4EAF-9FE5-D36D77A1DB56@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Well that didn't work,
>> >
>> > i downloaded all 90 files (582Mb)
>> > i formatted my drive and reinstalled windows
>> > when i tried to perform the updates one by one
>> > there were some that would not install because the installation program
>> was
>> > missing
>> > like : com_microsoft.886903_NET11_SP1_XP_5556
>> > result: i had to go online to search for updates
>> > i needed an installer program first,
>> > then 28 downloads were needed
>> > Now it's up to date but again i'm leaking Mb's :((
>> > In my taskmanager i see there are 5 "svchost.exe" that are active
>> > is this normal ?
>> > svchost.exe - local service
>> > svchost.exe - networkservice
>> > svchost.exe - SYSTEM
>> > svchost.exe - networkservice
>> > svchost.exe - SYSTEM
>> >
>> > msmsgs.exe keeps activating itself
>> > My cpu keeps "performing" without me doing anything (variable 0-10%)
>> > and NIS gives popups
>> > "Rules automaticly created for MS generetic Host Process for WIN32
>> > server"
>> > --> c:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe
>> >
>> > So i'm back to where i was
>> >
>> > Looks like performing updates offline is not that easy as i thought
>> >
>> > Any help's appreciated
>> > omi
>> >
>> >
>> > "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>> >
>> > > You're welcome.
>> > >
>> > > Nepatsfan
>> > >
>> > > 3F675DAE-549C-497E-98E6-D41D736988AA@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
>> > > omi <omi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> > > > thnx a million
>> > > >
>> > > > hopefully this will end my virus-nightmare that lasted a
>> > > > month
>> > > >
>> > > > thnx again
>> > > > omi
>> > > >
>> > > > "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > >> 3D5B70BB-0FAC-4851-BCE6-7BFD5F28417B@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
>> > > >> omi <omi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> > > >>> Hello,
>> > > >>>
>> > > >>> i'm looking for a way to dl'd winxp-home updates in advance
>> > > >>> i want to burn them all on cd
>> > > >>> so i can install & update winxp completely updated OFFline
>> > > >>> Can someone give me the URL to do that ?
>> > > >>> A friend gave me this link but i don't know if it's
>> > > >>> relaible http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/
>> > > >>> I think i prefer an originale MSwinxp website
>> > > >>>
>> > > >>> thnx in advance
>> > > >>> omi
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Go to the following web site:
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Welcome to Windows Update Catalog
>> > > >> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/catalog/en/default.asp
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Click on "Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating
>> > > >> systems".
>> > > >> In the Operating system box, scroll down to the next to last
>> > > >> entry, Windows XP SP2.
>> > > >> Click on it to highlight it and hit the Search button.
>> > > >> Click on "Critical Updates and Service Packs".
>> > > >> Scroll through the list and add all the updates you need to
>> > > >> your download basket.
>> > > >> Do the same for "Recommended Updates".
>> > > >> Once you've completed the selection process click on "Go to
>> > > >> Download Basket".
>> > > >> Use the Browse button to select a handy location on your
>> > > >> hard drive to store the updates.
>> > > >> Hit the Download button.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Here's another Microsoft source for updates:
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Microsoft Security Bulletin Search
>> > > >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Here are a couple of sites you may find useful:
>> > > >>
>> > > >> How to download updates and drivers from the Windows Update
>> > > >> Catalog
>> > > >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;323166
>> > > >>
>> > > >> How to install multiple Windows updates or hotfixes with
>> > > >> only one reboot
>> > > >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/296861/
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Good luck
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Nepatsfan
>> > >
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