Sorry about the reply I will redirect to the group.

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Onward through the fog


"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:

> Shumandu wrote:
>
> > In the past I have found my anti spyware program ZeroSpyware to be
> > thorough in protecting against and detecting spyware.
>
>
> I know anothing about the particular product you use, but note that Eric
> Howes, who has done extensive testing on Anti-Spyware products states
>
> "No single anti-spyware scanner removes everything. Even the best-performing
> anti-spyware scanner in these tests missed fully one quarter of the
> "critical" files and Registry entries"
>
> See http://spywarewarrior.com/asw-test-guide.htm
>
>
> > I will run
> > some of the other spyware detection programs you suggested and post
> > the HijackThis log if neccessary. I am going to try a bios update
> > also.
>
>
> Be very careful. Although a BIOS upgrade normally goes well, it is not
> without danger. If something goes wrong while the upgrade is an progress
> (for example, a lapse in power) you can be left with no BIOS at all, and an
> unbootable computer. I think many BIOS upgrades are done when they shouldn't
> be.
>
> --
> Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
> Please reply to the newsgroup
>
>
>
>
> >> 1. Uninstall SP2 via Add/Remove Programs and reboot.
> >>
> >> 2. Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your
> >> HijackThis log to an appropriate forum.
> >>
> >> Check for 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
> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> >> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
> >>
> >> When all else fails, HijackThis
> >> (http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to
> >> use. It will help you to both identify and remove any
> >> hijackware/spyware.
> >>
> >> **Post your HijackThis log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
> >> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
> >> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forum for
> >> expert analysis, not here.**
> >>
> >> 3. Do not install SP2 until an expert gives your HijackThis log a
> >> clean bill of health.
> >>
> >> Also see:
> >>
> >> What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
> >>
> >> 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
> >>
> >> The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783
> >>
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP,
> >> DTS-L.org
> >>
> >> Shumandu wrote:
> >>> Even though I'm still not convinced of the value, after much study
> >>> and prep I decided to install SP2. I followed all suggestions for a
> >>> successful install. Downloaded all current updates to SP1, disabled
> >>> McAfee virus and firewall, and ZeroSpyware spyware programs even
> >>> removed them from startup after full clean scans, removed all
> >>> virtual drives i.e. Game Drive, I am the administrator.
> >>> I used the install disc and after indicating a successful install I
> >>> restarted the system.
> >>> I then got the "Sorry Windows was unable to start" screen. I let
> >>> it try to restart after count down but just got the same screen. I
> >>> then started in safe mode and was able to access Windows. I
> >>> removed SP2 and restored to SP1. I then tried to update to SP2 via
> >>> Windows update site with the same results. What am I missing?
> >>> I am running SATA Raid 0, and have a gig of memory even though
> >>> Msinfo32 shows only 512 MB, the system is 2 year old assembled by
> >>> ABS Computers. Here is my system info as per, Msinfo32:
> >>> System Information report written at: 01/20/05 23:02:53
> >>> System Name: FOGBUSTER
> >>> [System Summary (C:\DOCUME~1\BOBSHU~1\MYDOCU~1\SYSTEM~1.NFO)]
> >>>
> >>> Item Value
> >>> OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
> >>> Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 Build 2600
> >>> OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
> >>> System Name FOGBUSTER
> >>> System Manufacturer Magnell
> >>> System Model AWRDACPI
> >>> System Type X86-based PC
> >>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 8 AuthenticAMD ~2210 Mhz
> >>> BIOS Version/Date Award Software International, Inc. F11, 1/16/2004
> >>> SMBIOS Version 2.3
> >>> Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
> >>> System Directory C:\WINDOWS\System32
> >>> Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
> >>> Locale United States
> >>> Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.1106
> >>> (xpsp1.020828-1920)" User Name FOGBUSTER\Bob Shumaker
> >>> Time Zone Eastern Standard Time
> >>> Total Physical Memory 512.00 MB
> >>> Available Physical Memory 539.01 MB
> >>> Total Virtual Memory 3.41 GB
> >>> Available Virtual Memory 2.63 GB
> >>> Page File Space 2.41 GB
> >>> Page File C:\pagefile.sys
>
>
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