Windows XP SP2 problem

I bought this VAIO desktop about a month ago and have been downloading the
recommended updated as the computer notifies me that they are available. A
few days ago I was notified to download XP SP2 which I did. After downloading
it the Internet Explorer would not delete the "history" item. At "INTERNET
OPTIONS" the normal screen appeared and I clicked 'delete cookies, delete
files and delete history' as usual. The screen appeared for each of these
deletions as usual and I clicked them one by one as usual, but a check of
'VIEW' showed that the history was still there. Contacted Sony and deleted
the SP2 as told by them, but now I don't have the benefit of the SP2
security...even though 'history' now will delete.
Any suggestions on what the trouble might be or how to get the SP2 without
compromising the ability to delete 'history'?

Ok,Before using and installing SP 2 of Windows XP you should perform these
instructions /from Microsoft/
make sure your configuration meets the min system requirements
make sure your computer your computer is 100 % virus and spyware FREE


http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...o/default.mspx

Make sure that while installing SP2 ,your antivirus is OFF and your
antispyware is OFF.

When checking your computer for unwanted stuff...
Use your current antivirus software
Use Microsoft Antispyware , LavaSoft Ad-Aware and SpyBot Search and Destroy
Scan with Kaspersky and Panda online scanners.
More info here:
http://free.hit.bg/fightmalware/MRI.txt


When you have SP2 installed,download all the update from
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

If a problem occurs ,you can uninstall SP 2 again.
(You may also leave only SP 1,if you want ,of course)

When you install SP2 ,you may need to re-install some drivers for some
hardware.

:-)


Panda_man
" Let's beat malware black and blue "
" No new epidemics of all kind of malware -> Panda TruPrevent "



"LEEBLACKM3" wrote:

> I bought this VAIO desktop about a month ago and have been downloading the
> recommended updated as the computer notifies me that they are available. A
> few days ago I was notified to download XP SP2 which I did. After downloading
> it the Internet Explorer would not delete the "history" item. At "INTERNET
> OPTIONS" the normal screen appeared and I clicked 'delete cookies, delete
> files and delete history' as usual. The screen appeared for each of these
> deletions as usual and I clicked them one by one as usual, but a check of
> 'VIEW' showed that the history was still there. Contacted Sony and deleted
> the SP2 as told by them, but now I don't have the benefit of the SP2
> security...even though 'history' now will delete.
> Any suggestions on what the trouble might be or how to get the SP2 without
> compromising the ability to delete 'history'?

Thanks, Panda-man! I will do as you recommended. I have been using the
Ad-aware, AOL, cwshredder and other spyware killers for a very long time, but
with this new computer the Norton software provided simply keeps all of it
out. McAfee didn't and that is why I started deleting the cookies, etc after
each Internet excursion. Deleting seemed to help keep the bad stuff out (as
shown by the spyware killer programs) and I really don't care if it takes a
few more seconds to load a site. A typical Internet surfing would produce 8
instances of Alexa spyware with McAfee after 'deletion' and 3 to 5 more that
were not Alexa without 'deletion'.

The SP2 seemed to slow down the boot time consideraby as well as 'delete my
ability to delete' but I like the idea of having maximum protection. With
250GB on the computer and another 80GB on a portable drive it's not that I
don't have the space, I just don't like the idea that I can't 'clean house'
when I want to. I will download the SP2 one more time and if it gives me the
same trouble I will just uninstall it and stay with the basics.

Thanks again.

Lee

"Panda_man" wrote:

> Ok,Before using and installing SP 2 of Windows XP you should perform these
> instructions /from Microsoft/
> make sure your configuration meets the min system requirements
> make sure your computer your computer is 100 % virus and spyware FREE
>
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...o/default.mspx
>
> Make sure that while installing SP2 ,your antivirus is OFF and your
> antispyware is OFF.
>
> When checking your computer for unwanted stuff...
> Use your current antivirus software
> Use Microsoft Antispyware , LavaSoft Ad-Aware and SpyBot Search and Destroy
> Scan with Kaspersky and Panda online scanners.
> More info here:
> http://free.hit.bg/fightmalware/MRI.txt
>
>
> When you have SP2 installed,download all the update from
> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>
> If a problem occurs ,you can uninstall SP 2 again.
> (You may also leave only SP 1,if you want ,of course)
>
> When you install SP2 ,you may need to re-install some drivers for some
> hardware.
>
> :-)
>
>
> Panda_man
> " Let's beat malware black and blue "
> " No new epidemics of all kind of malware -> Panda TruPrevent "
>
>
>
> "LEEBLACKM3" wrote:
>
> > I bought this VAIO desktop about a month ago and have been downloading the
> > recommended updated as the computer notifies me that they are available. A
> > few days ago I was notified to download XP SP2 which I did. After downloading
> > it the Internet Explorer would not delete the "history" item. At "INTERNET
> > OPTIONS" the normal screen appeared and I clicked 'delete cookies, delete
> > files and delete history' as usual. The screen appeared for each of these
> > deletions as usual and I clicked them one by one as usual, but a check of
> > 'VIEW' showed that the history was still there. Contacted Sony and deleted
> > the SP2 as told by them, but now I don't have the benefit of the SP2
> > security...even though 'history' now will delete.
> > Any suggestions on what the trouble might be or how to get the SP2 without
> > compromising the ability to delete 'history'?

Well,you can be protected if you have SP 1 only .
The time Windows loads at the start up does not depends on the how much is
your hard-drive.It depends on the processor speed and from the RAM ,and ,of
course,of the settings and the programs that loads at start-up.

512 Mb RAM is very good and enough for Windows XP (especially SP2)
Check how much you have -> right click on My computer ,then Properties and
see the following :

The Serice Pack installed
The processor type and the RAM
Contact a computer store and buy more RAM compatiable RAM,if needed
..Let them install it on your PC.

To be protected ,you need at least SP 1.

I (and many other computer tech guys ) think that Norton is may be ,not very
good or let me say that It isn't the best
It has slow scan engine and does not offer at least Daily updates.It is very
important to always have an updated tools.

Here I have uploaded the file with the test results of the " PC World
"America tests and you can see that according to their specialist Panda
Software's products are better( sorry , according to them ,they are THE BEST)
..Panda 2005 IS was awarded with "Best buy".Learn more here.You can also visit
PC world 's site and check it there.
http://free.hit.bg/fightmalware/PC%2...Best%20buy.doc
I use Panda Software's Titanium and I am very happy and pleased of it.

You can try for 90 days Platinum IS 2005 (the awarded one)
Panda Platinum 2005 Internet Security
http://www.pandasoftware.com/about/r...ernet/ally.htm


Also ...nowadays it is not enough to have only 1 security tool.
Nowadays there are so many malware that it is vital to have more than one.

The best of all ,I think is :

@ Ad-Aware SE Personal
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware


@ Microsoft Antispyware (only for genuie Windows versions)
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...s/default.mspx

(use only them as your antispyware +
security Interner security suit or AV software)


If you will Norton,scan once a week with another product.Use their free
online scanners.Goto Panda's free Active Scan and check your computer for all
kind of threats.

http://www.pandasoftware.com/product..._principal.htm

If you will use SP 1 ,download MSN Toolbar (by Microsoft)
http://toolbar.msn.com
It has pop-up blocker and if you goto the Add-in section of the site you can
also dowload an addition - Microsoft Antiphishing .
It will check for phishing pages.


More info how to protect you computer and how to keep it health,here:
http://free.hit.bg/fightmalware/Set%20up%20a%20PC.rtf

Bye !

Panda_man
" Let's beat malware black and blue "
" No new epidemics of all kind of malware -> Panda TruPrevent "



"LEEBLACKM3" wrote:

> Thanks, Panda-man! I will do as you recommended. I have been using the
> Ad-aware, AOL, cwshredder and other spyware killers for a very long time, but
> with this new computer the Norton software provided simply keeps all of it
> out. McAfee didn't and that is why I started deleting the cookies, etc after
> each Internet excursion. Deleting seemed to help keep the bad stuff out (as
> shown by the spyware killer programs) and I really don't care if it takes a
> few more seconds to load a site. A typical Internet surfing would produce 8
> instances of Alexa spyware with McAfee after 'deletion' and 3 to 5 more that
> were not Alexa without 'deletion'.
>
> The SP2 seemed to slow down the boot time consideraby as well as 'delete my
> ability to delete' but I like the idea of having maximum protection. With
> 250GB on the computer and another 80GB on a portable drive it's not that I
> don't have the space, I just don't like the idea that I can't 'clean house'
> when I want to. I will download the SP2 one more time and if it gives me the
> same trouble I will just uninstall it and stay with the basics.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Lee
>
> "Panda_man" wrote:
>
> > Ok,Before using and installing SP 2 of Windows XP you should perform these
> > instructions /from Microsoft/
> > make sure your configuration meets the min system requirements
> > make sure your computer your computer is 100 % virus and spyware FREE
> >
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...o/default.mspx
> >
> > Make sure that while installing SP2 ,your antivirus is OFF and your
> > antispyware is OFF.
> >
> > When checking your computer for unwanted stuff...
> > Use your current antivirus software
> > Use Microsoft Antispyware , LavaSoft Ad-Aware and SpyBot Search and Destroy
> > Scan with Kaspersky and Panda online scanners.
> > More info here:
> > http://free.hit.bg/fightmalware/MRI.txt
> >
> >
> > When you have SP2 installed,download all the update from
> > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >
> > If a problem occurs ,you can uninstall SP 2 again.
> > (You may also leave only SP 1,if you want ,of course)
> >
> > When you install SP2 ,you may need to re-install some drivers for some
> > hardware.
> >
> > :-)
> >
> >
> > Panda_man
> > " Let's beat malware black and blue "
> > " No new epidemics of all kind of malware -> Panda TruPrevent "
> >
> >
> >
> > "LEEBLACKM3" wrote:
> >
> > > I bought this VAIO desktop about a month ago and have been downloading the
> > > recommended updated as the computer notifies me that they are available. A
> > > few days ago I was notified to download XP SP2 which I did. After downloading
> > > it the Internet Explorer would not delete the "history" item. At "INTERNET
> > > OPTIONS" the normal screen appeared and I clicked 'delete cookies, delete
> > > files and delete history' as usual. The screen appeared for each of these
> > > deletions as usual and I clicked them one by one as usual, but a check of
> > > 'VIEW' showed that the history was still there. Contacted Sony and deleted
> > > the SP2 as told by them, but now I don't have the benefit of the SP2
> > > security...even though 'history' now will delete.
> > > Any suggestions on what the trouble might be or how to get the SP2 without
> > > compromising the ability to delete 'history'?