Thanks, Freudi.

Dimitri, here's another description of how to do what Freudi's asked you to
try:

<paste>
Close OE. Clear History, delete Cookies and delete Temporary Internet Files
via IE: Tools > Options > General, then...

1. Download the Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express 6 Service
Pack 1 (KB823353; all OSS) from the following link, saving it to your
Desktop:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

(or http://snipurl.com/8x9i)

[ Optional: 2. Restart the computer in Safe Mode. (During the reboot, keep
pressing the F8 key until the Windows Startup menu appears > Choose Safe
Mode > Enter.) ]

3. Rename the downloaded file to KB823353.EXE and copy it to C:\ (the root
directory of drive C; assumes drive C is the boot drive)

4. Start > Run > (type in) C:\KB823353.EXE /N:V (Note the space) > press
ENTER

5. Close the command window.

6. Reboot [into Windows] and then check in at Windows Update to see KB823353
is still offered.
</paste>

Don't install any other OE updates, just answer #6 above and either state
the current versions of MSOE.DLL and INETCOMM.DLL or post your reply using
OE instead of the web interface.
--
~PA Bear

Ottmar Freudenberger wrote:
<snip>
> Okay, so you've skipped the steps I've mentioned after having KB823353
> installed? ;-)
>
> Uninstall them (KB887797 and KB897715) once again please.
>
> After you've unistalled them, try to install KB823353 with the parameter
> "/n:v".
> Assuming you've saved the "IE6.0sp1-KB823353-x86-ENU.exe" file in
> "C:\Downloads", you would have to enter the following in "Run" in the
> Start menu:
>
> C:\Downloads\IE6.0sp1-KB823353-x86-ENU.exe /n:v
>
> Note, there's a blank after the EXE and no blank in the parameter.
> Let me know, if the installation of KB823353 has been successful this time
<snip>

PA Bear and Freudi,

Freudi, of course I was FORCED to skip the other steps since the initial
step failed...

Uninstalled 887797 and 897715 as Freudi said.
Booted into safe mode, run the file with the parameter n:v , got a message
"the update was installed succesfully".

Booted in Windows, went to Windows update and here are the results.

Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express 6 SP1 (KB823353)
Total: 1 updates , 0 KB , 0 minutes *
(*Downloaded; ready to install)

KB823353 is still there.

Answering to PA Bear, now with 887797 and 897715 missing, 823353 is the only
reported update by Windows update...

msoe.dll and inetcomm.dll are now 6.00.2800.1478 while wab32.dll is
6.00.2800.1106.

Freudi, I am sorry for the misunderstanding. I didnt say you waste my time
by trying to help me but its really confusing re-writing all the procedures I
have already tried...
Yeah, I did write I succeeded in installing the file, but that was in just
one post, all the rest failed.

About SP2. When I tried SP2, I couldnt remove the warning for the firewall,
even though my liveupdate of symantec did download some fix...Antivirus was
easy to stop but firewall wasnt.

I am doubting that for the first month SP2 was released. If MS fixed that,
well thats good news then, still I will move to SP2 only if I have to.

Now lets stop arguing about SP2 for a change

This is the case now.

Thanks for all the support guys!

P.S. I started having a problem to post new messages through outlook express
PA Bear with all these installing/uninstalling...
I get this window after I press "send" which has no name, has 3 buttons and
a checkbox and has no letters on it!!! Whatever button I press it does
nothing...
On the other hand, all email functions are fine...



"PA Bear" wrote:

> Thanks, Freudi.
>
> Dimitri, here's another description of how to do what Freudi's asked you to
> try:
>
> <paste>
> Close OE. Clear History, delete Cookies and delete Temporary Internet Files
> via IE: Tools > Options > General, then...
>
> 1. Download the Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express 6 Service
> Pack 1 (KB823353; all OSS) from the following link, saving it to your
> Desktop:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> (or http://snipurl.com/8x9i)
>
> [ Optional: 2. Restart the computer in Safe Mode. (During the reboot, keep
> pressing the F8 key until the Windows Startup menu appears > Choose Safe
> Mode > Enter.) ]
>
> 3. Rename the downloaded file to KB823353.EXE and copy it to C:\ (the root
> directory of drive C; assumes drive C is the boot drive)
>
> 4. Start > Run > (type in) C:\KB823353.EXE /N:V (Note the space) > press
> ENTER
>
> 5. Close the command window.
>
> 6. Reboot [into Windows] and then check in at Windows Update to see KB823353
> is still offered.
> </paste>
>
> Don't install any other OE updates, just answer #6 above and either state
> the current versions of MSOE.DLL and INETCOMM.DLL or post your reply using
> OE instead of the web interface.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> Ottmar Freudenberger wrote:
> <snip>
> > Okay, so you've skipped the steps I've mentioned after having KB823353
> > installed? ;-)
> >
> > Uninstall them (KB887797 and KB897715) once again please.
> >
> > After you've unistalled them, try to install KB823353 with the parameter
> > "/n:v".
> > Assuming you've saved the "IE6.0sp1-KB823353-x86-ENU.exe" file in
> > "C:\Downloads", you would have to enter the following in "Run" in the
> > Start menu:
> >
> > C:\Downloads\IE6.0sp1-KB823353-x86-ENU.exe /n:v
> >
> > Note, there's a blank after the EXE and no blank in the parameter.
> > Let me know, if the installation of KB823353 has been successful this time
> <snip>
>
>

"dimie71" <dimie71@discussions.microsoft.com> schrieb:

> Freudi, of course I was FORCED to skip the other steps since the initial
> step failed...

Well, you wrote, that you've installed KB887797 and KB897715 after
KB823353 failed...

> Uninstalled 887797 and 897715 as Freudi said.
> Booted into safe mode, run the file with the parameter n:v , got a message
> "the update was installed succesfully".

Sorry for asking back, but the parameter has been "/n:v"?
Did you install any update afterwards? You should *not* right now,
after you've installed KB823353 with the /n:v parameter! We need
to have a solid basis to start with! So, if you have AutoUpdate
enabled, please disable it for the moment to prevent right now
"unwanted" updates to be installed.

> Booted in Windows, went to Windows update and here are the results.
>
> Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express 6 SP1 (KB823353)
> Total: 1 updates , 0 KB , 0 minutes *
> (*Downloaded; ready to install)
>
> KB823353 is still there.

Hmpf.

> Answering to PA Bear, now with 887797 and 897715 missing, 823353 is the only
> reported update by Windows update...
>
> msoe.dll and inetcomm.dll are now 6.00.2800.1478 while wab32.dll is
> 6.00.2800.1106.

Well, msoe.dll and inetcomm.dll have the version numbers of the files
contained in KB887797 *not* KB823353 while the wab32.dll is the version
coming with plain SP1 (no KB823353 nor KB887797 installed). You have
a "wonderful" mix of versions there on your machine right now :-/

So I stress you to install KB823353 with the /n:v parameter once
again (IE6.0sp1-KB823353-x86-ENU.exe /n:v). Please try this one in
normal mode, *not* safe mode. Afterwards please compare the versions
of the following files with the ones on your machine - yes, *all*
of them! In the brackets you can find the version and date of the
files wich are contained in KB823353:

directdb.dll (6.0.2800.1123 - 03.03.2003)
inetcomm.dll (6.0.2800.1441 - 07.06.2004)
inetres.dll (6.0.2800.1123 - 07.06.2004)
msident.dll (6.0.2800.1123 - 07.06.2004)
msimn.exe (6.0.2800.1123 - 07.06.2004)
msoe.dll (6.0.2800.1437 - 26.05.2004)
msoeacct.dll (6.0.2800.1123 - 07.06.2004)
msoeres.dll (6.0.2800.1123 - 07.06.2004)
msoert2.dll (6.0.2800.1123 - 03.03.2003)
oeimport.dll (6.0.2800.1123 - 07.06.2004)
oemig50.exe (6.0.2800.1123 - 07.06.2004)
oemiglib.dll (6.0.2800.1123 - 07.06.2004)
wab32.dll (6.0.2800.1450 - 24.06.2004)
wab.exe (6.0.2800.1123 - 07.06.2004)
wabfind.dll (6.0.2800.1123 - 07.06.2004)
wabimp.dll (6.0.2800.1123 - 07.06.2004)
wabmig.exe (6.0.2800.1123 - 03.03.2003)

Could you please afterwards open Internet Explorer, have look in
"? -> Info" and please post *all* what's listet there behind and
under the "Update Version" section? Yes *all* these "Q......"'s.

> About SP2. When I tried SP2, I couldnt remove the warning for the firewall,
> even though my liveupdate of symantec did download some fix...Antivirus was
> easy to stop but firewall wasnt.

Well, it's as simple as for the AV scanner. Really. If you have had
any problems, I really suggest you to ask back in the Windows XP
newsgroups. And yes, I *don't* like Symantec products - and don't
like any Personal Firewall software at all. The Windows/Internet
Connection firewall which comes with Windows XP suits all you need.
But please let's stop discussing these questions *here*.

Bye,
Freudi

Inline.

dimie71 wrote:
<snip>
> About SP2. When I tried SP2, I couldnt remove the warning for the
> firewall, even though my liveupdate of symantec did download some
> fix...Antivirus was easy to stop but firewall wasnt.
>
> I am doubting that for the first month SP2 was released. If MS fixed that,
> well thats good news then, still I will move to SP2 only if I have to.

Clarification for Freudi: OP installed and then uninstalled SP2 on another
WinXP machine. The machine in question here has never had SP2 installed
(IIRC).

> P.S. I started having a problem to post new messages through outlook
> express PA Bear with all these installing/uninstalling...
> I get this window after I press "send" which has no name, has 3 buttons
> and a checkbox and has no letters on it!!! Whatever button I press it does
> nothing...

Yes, this is known behavior with the 823353/897715 conflict you're trying to
resolve.

For Freudi:

- OP has also reinstalled IE and OE at least twice per
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378.

- (OT) Have you seen http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2005/12/16/504864.aspx
??
--
~PA Bear

"PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> schrieb:

> For Freudi:
>
> - OP has also reinstalled IE and OE at least twice per
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378.

Well, the status of the OP's OE right now is unclear, since there
are obviously file version which origin from KB887797 and others
that are "original" SP1.

> - (OT) Have you seen http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2005/12/16/504864.aspx
> ??

Yes. And the question relating to OE is? <g,d&r>
Anyone who has installed a BETA version of "a browser" more or less
"parallel" to a final version shouldn't be too much surprised, when
they are seeing quirks after any update is installed.

Bye,
Freudi

"Ottmar Freudenberger" <freudi@gmx.net> wrote in message
news:eZTOzgzAGHA.808@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> schrieb:
....
>> - (OT) Have you seen http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2005/12/16/504864.aspx
>> ??
>
> Yes. And the question relating to OE is? <g,d&r>
> Anyone who has installed a BETA version of "a browser" more or less
> "parallel" to a final version shouldn't be too much surprised, when
> they are seeing quirks after any update is installed.


Even more interesting to wonder what it looks like when tried
by an XPsp1 user? <w>


---

Hi PA Bear & Freudi

First of all...
Satisfying your imagination, I am stating that I never, EVER, used, tried,
installed or even...lol...touched a link for IE 7 (beta or not).
So that is not the cause fo my problem.

Now, returning to the matter, I decided last weekend to put some time on the
problem and go ahead and format, installing a new, clean copy of WinXP.

To satisfy both of you...lol again...I am at SP2. What will satisfy Freudi
most of all is that I decided to move away from my previously installed
antivirus & firewall, so I am using some other programs.(nod32 & outpost).

Everything runs smoothly (at last).

I want to thank both of you for the time you spent on my matter, wish both
of you Merry Christmas & a happy new year with less problems to
solve....hehehe

If anyone wants to keep in touch, I guess you have my email from this
thread. And if anyone visits Greece, specifically Crete (island), please
notify me by email, will be glad to give you info, help, answers to your
questions, as I will be the problem solver at that time...

Thank you both!

Enjoy your holidays!

All the best!

Dimitris

"Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:

> "Ottmar Freudenberger" <freudi@gmx.net> wrote in message
> news:eZTOzgzAGHA.808@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> schrieb:
> ....
> >> - (OT) Have you seen http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2005/12/16/504864.aspx
> >> ??
> >
> > Yes. And the question relating to OE is? <g,d&r>
> > Anyone who has installed a BETA version of "a browser" more or less
> > "parallel" to a final version shouldn't be too much surprised, when
> > they are seeing quirks after any update is installed.
>
>
> Even more interesting to wonder what it looks like when tried
> by an XPsp1 user? <w>
>
>
> ---
>
>
>

You're very welcome, Dimitris. Don't be surprised if Freudi & I show up at
your door some day.
--
~PA Bear

dimie71 wrote:
> Hi PA Bear & Freudi
>
> First of all...
> Satisfying your imagination, I am stating that I never, EVER, used, tried,
> installed or even...lol...touched a link for IE 7 (beta or not).
> So that is not the cause fo my problem.
>
> Now, returning to the matter, I decided last weekend to put some time on
> the
> problem and go ahead and format, installing a new, clean copy of WinXP.
>
> To satisfy both of you...lol again...I am at SP2. What will satisfy Freudi
> most of all is that I decided to move away from my previously installed
> antivirus & firewall, so I am using some other programs.(nod32 & outpost).
>
> Everything runs smoothly (at last).
>
> I want to thank both of you for the time you spent on my matter, wish both
> of you Merry Christmas & a happy new year with less problems to
> solve....hehehe
>
> If anyone wants to keep in touch, I guess you have my email from this
> thread. And if anyone visits Greece, specifically Crete (island), please
> notify me by email, will be glad to give you info, help, answers to your
> questions, as I will be the problem solver at that time...
>
> Thank you both!
>
> Enjoy your holidays!
>
> All the best!
>
> Dimitris
>
> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>
>> "Ottmar Freudenberger" <freudi@gmx.net> wrote in message
>> news:eZTOzgzAGHA.808@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>> "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> schrieb:
>> ....
>>>> - (OT) Have you seen
>>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2005/12/16/504864.aspx ??
>>>
>>> Yes. And the question relating to OE is? <g,d&r>
>>> Anyone who has installed a BETA version of "a browser" more or less
>>> "parallel" to a final version shouldn't be too much surprised, when
>>> they are seeing quirks after any update is installed.
>>
>>
>> Even more interesting to wonder what it looks like when tried
>> by an XPsp1 user? <w>
>>
>>
>> ---