If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Windows Update
Hello, i've got a desktop with windows xp sp3. when i click the windows
update button, it goes to the MSN homepage. and whenever i go to the WU site and click update it still goes to the MSN hmepage. my last update was on the 12th Nov 2008. what can i do? thank you in advance! |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Windows Update
You've got a hijackware infection on your hands!
1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually: http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx 2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be): http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm 3. Run additional checks for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review by an expert in such matters, not here.** If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop. ===================== Start a free Windows Update support incident request: https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527 Support for Windows Update: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with security updates. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Joe wrote: Hello, i've got a desktop with windows xp sp3. when i click the windows update button, it goes to the MSN homepage. and whenever i go to the WU site and click update it still goes to the MSN hmepage. my last update was on the 12th Nov 2008. what can i do? thank you in advance! |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Windows Update
Joe wrote:
Hello, I've got a desktop with Windows XP sp3. When I click the windows update button, it goes to the MSN homepage, and whenever I go to the WU site and click update it still goes to the MSN homepage. My last update was on the 12th Nov 2008. What can I do? Thank you in advance! http://www.microsoft.com/communities...a-d5d8d69af5e7 -- Joe =o) |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Windows Update
check the hosts fiel in system root.
it should only have one host 127.0.0.1 open with note pad path is usually C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc this may help "Joe" wrote: Hello, i've got a desktop with windows xp sp3. when i click the windows update button, it goes to the MSN homepage. and whenever i go to the WU site and click update it still goes to the MSN hmepage. my last update was on the 12th Nov 2008. what can i do? thank you in advance! |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|