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#31
September 19th 04, 01:13 AM
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Johnny Lingo wrote:
It must be that odd P4 processor that is only a 266mhz "Nattyb" wrote in message ... I've been working with Dos/Windows since 1986 and have never run into what's going on now on my system. I've got a new 266mhz P4 with 2 gig of ram, 160 mb of Raid one drives, and Xp Pro Sp1. It runs great. I use Opera, Norton Firewall and Norton AntiVirus running with Apache and PHP 4 and MySQL. I do Web developemnt, 3D Studio Max 6 Rendering and AutoCAD Developemnt. I followed the setup for Service Pack 2 and the first time everything quit working, literally. Windows Explorer crashed every time I tried to run almost anything including Control Panel, IE, open the Start menu items....Etc. Finally got it to roll back and just to be sure, I reinstalled it and got the exact same results twice more. My whole system become totally unusable every time I install SP2. Is this common, or am I overlooking something? Anyone else run into this? I thought if I waited a bit to install SP2 to hear if it was stable I'd be ok, but obviously not. Anyone have any answers or suggestions? If not, then screw SP2, I must not need it if that's how it works! Thanks in advance for any help. So all those millions of old processors have to be upgraded? Wow, that's going to cost millions. You sure SP2 is worth it? -- ************************************************** **************************** Registered Linux User Number 185956 FSF Associate Member number 2340 since 05/20/2004 Join me in chat at #linux-users on irc.freenode.net Buy an Xbox for $149.00, run linux on it and Microsoft loses $150.00! 8:10pm up 18 days, 20:23, 6 users, load average: 2.99, 2.95, 2.91 
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September 19th 04, 01:13 AM
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PA Bear wrote:
In case you're wondering: Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=885626 Download link for the Patch http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Now that's some serious help. Thank you. -- ************************************************** **************************** Registered Linux User Number 185956 FSF Associate Member number 2340 since 05/20/2004 Join me in chat at #linux-users on irc.freenode.net Buy an Xbox for $149.00, run linux on it and Microsoft loses $150.00! 8:12pm up 18 days, 20:25, 6 users, load average: 2.84, 2.91, 2.90
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September 19th 04, 01:14 AM
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grampa wrote:
This 70 year old has installed SP2 in three different home built machines so far and they are all running fine. pappy -----Original Message----- In case you're wondering: Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=885626 Download link for the Patch http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en -- ~PA Bear Johnny Lingo wrote: It must be that odd P4 processor that is only a 266mhz "Nattyb" wrote in message ... I've been working with Dos/Windows since 1986 and have never run into what's going on now on my system. I've got a new 266mhz P4 with 2 gig of ram, 160 mb of Raid one drives, and Xp Pro Sp1. It runs great. I use Opera, Norton Firewall and Norton AntiVirus running with Apache and PHP 4 and MySQL. I do Web developemnt, 3D Studio Max 6 Rendering and AutoCAD Developemnt. I followed the setup for Service Pack 2 and the first time everything quit working, literally. Windows Explorer crashed every time I tried to run almost anything including Control Panel, IE, open the Start menu items....Etc. Finally got it to roll back and just to be sure, I reinstalled it and got the exact same results twice more. My whole system become totally unusable every time I install SP2. Is this common, or am I overlooking something? Anyone else run into this? I thought if I waited a bit to install SP2 to hear if it was stable I'd be ok, but obviously not. Anyone have any answers or suggestions? If not, then screw SP2, I must not need it if that's how it works! Thanks in advance for any help. . You sure? -- ************************************************** **************************** Registered Linux User Number 185956 FSF Associate Member number 2340 since 05/20/2004 Join me in chat at #linux-users on irc.freenode.net Buy an Xbox for $149.00, run linux on it and Microsoft loses $150.00! 8:12pm up 18 days, 20:25, 6 users, load average: 2.84, 2.91, 2.90
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September 19th 04, 01:14 AM
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PA Bear wrote:
RTFM: Installing WinXP SP2 http://support.microsoft.com/default...psp2getinstall Are You Ready for WinXP SP2? http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/preinstall.mspx What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2 http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx ~~~~~~~~~~~~ New on the above page: "3. Check your computer for spyware and other unwanted software A variety of tools are available from other companies to detect and remove unwanted software from your computer, including Lavasoft Ad-aware." Mo http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~ 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...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 Are these sent with SP2? If not, how would one find them if your computer is belly up from installing SP2?
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September 19th 04, 01:16 AM
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PA Bear wrote:
That is patently *not* enough: Dealing with Trojans & Hijackware A. Trojans 1. Check in at Windows Update and install all critical updates & reboot. 2. Download and run Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then... 3. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...02092715262339) and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01052409420406) with nothing else running in background. Note the files identified and removed then find the corresponding page for the file at your AV maker's online support pages (e.g., http://securityresponse.symantec.com...favorites.html) and follow *all* Removal steps, including editing the Registry if directed. WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new Restore Point then: Disk Cleanup More options Delete all but the most recent Restore Point. B. Hijackware Help with 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 CoolWebSearch Chronicles http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in background: 1. CWShredder v1.59.1 (no updates available currently; fix all found) 2. Ad-Aware SE (reconfigure per Post #2 in http://aumha.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5877; fix all found) 3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red) Important: You must seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before each and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't catch everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis (http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. **Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.** [Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.] So How Did I Get Infected Anyway? http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957 Are any of these tools available in official MS form? I didn't know that MS relies so heavily on thrid party developers to keep their flagship OS out of trouble,,,, -- ************************************************** **************************** Registered Linux User Number 185956 FSF Associate Member number 2340 since 05/20/2004 Join me in chat at #linux-users on irc.freenode.net Buy an Xbox for $149.00, run linux on it and Microsoft loses $150.00! 8:14pm up 18 days, 20:27, 6 users, load average: 2.98, 2.94, 2.91
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September 19th 04, 01:16 AM
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Jupiter Jones [MVP] wrote:
Research your hardware and software compatibility with SP-2. See: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm Follow the Service Pack Installation Checklist to install SP-2: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm Nice help. Thank you. -- ************************************************** **************************** Registered Linux User Number 185956 FSF Associate Member number 2340 since 05/20/2004 Join me in chat at #linux-users on irc.freenode.net Buy an Xbox for $149.00, run linux on it and Microsoft loses $150.00! 8:15pm up 18 days, 20:28, 6 users, load average: 2.93, 2.93, 2.91
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#38
September 19th 04, 01:17 AM
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PA Bear wrote:
? SNAP! Jupiter Jones [MVP] wrote: Research your hardware and software compatibility with SP-2. See: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm Follow the Service Pack Installation Checklist to install SP-2: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm "Nattyb" wrote in message ... I've been working with Dos/Windows since 1986 and have never run into what's going on now on my system. I've got a new 266mhz P4 with 2 gig of ram, 160 mb of Raid one drives, and Xp Pro Sp1. It runs great. I use Opera, Norton Firewall and Norton AntiVirus running with Apache and PHP 4 and MySQL. I do Web developemnt, 3D Studio Max 6 Rendering and AutoCAD Developemnt. I followed the setup for Service Pack 2 and the first time everything quit working, literally. Windows Explorer crashed every time I tried to run almost anything including Control Panel, IE, open the Start menu items....Etc. Finally got it to roll back and just to be sure, I reinstalled it and got the exact same results twice more. My whole system become totally unusable every time I install SP2. Is this common, or am I overlooking something? Anyone else run into this? I thought if I waited a bit to install SP2 to hear if it was stable I'd be ok, but obviously not. Anyone have any answers or suggestions? If not, then screw SP2, I must not need it if that's how it works! Thanks in advance for any help. Yup... bookmarked. Thanks everyone that posted real help in this thread.
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