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Security downloads fail to load
I've downloaded 2 different files but they fail to install. These are:
KB956390 and KB958215.
When starting Windows XP Pro, I get the reminder to install these updates,
but they won't. At shut down, I get a message that there are updates to
install but again they won't.
Occasionally I'm asked in a pop-up window to install SP-3 CD, but I don't
have one, I installed SP-3, (with much dificul...
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12/14/2008 6:37:00 PM |
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Impact of Changing XP Operating System
I bought a used computer before we moved from Denver. Since connecting to
the internet, I have been getting Microsoft warnings that the operating
system may be pirated. I want to install a different (and older) version of
the XP operating system for which I have a disk. Is there anyway to keep my
existing programs and files? I probably dont have installation disks for all
of the so...
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12/14/2008 4:26:43 PM |
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Computer Freezes on Windows Boot up
Hi Everyone,
I had some issues with malware and viruses and ran Norton Anti Virus, Super
Anti Spy and a program called Remove it, which someone suggested I use in
another newsgroup. I now think I have got ride of all my viruses and spyware,
however now when I restart my computer it freezes at the windows screen and
the blue status bar just keeps running and running. I can start the comp...
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12/14/2008 2:25:06 PM |
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wsus work on server, but the update don't work on client computers
I installed WSUS 3.0.1 on windows 2003 server SP1 and i used the gpo
for downloading updates on client computers from server. i have
problem, just one computer download updates, the others don't work.
what i do?
thanks...
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12/13/2008 7:26:07 PM |
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Hosts file
I decided to look at the hosts file in my XP system and found that instead
of just the line I was told to expect
"127.0.0.1 local host"
it actually has 9000 entries ! The entries start with:
# Start of entries inserted by Spybot - Search & Destroy
and then the 9000 entries which are similar to
127.0.0.1 www.007guard.com
and the last line is:
# End of entries inserted by Spybot -...
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12/12/2008 5:04:18 PM |
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Can't access any webs sites that contain anti virus fixes
XP Pro w/rev 6 explorer. I recently discovered that I couldn't access any web
sites that contain antivirus/spyware updates or fixes. This includes AVG,
SpyBot, Adaware, Malware and/or even trying to manually run Windows update.
Instead of getting the download page (where one chooses to eoither save or
run the download, I get a webpage stateing page not found"). Microsofts
Malicious Softw...
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12/12/2008 2:53:39 PM |
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Virus I think
When I boot my computer a program "spyware guard 2008" comes up and I can't
uninstall it and it keeps comming up.
also I get a message when I run virus removal programs
"Registry Editing has been disabled by your administrator"
How do you disable registry editing I did not even know you could do that.
boy do I have a mess.
any help
Thanks...
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12/12/2008 1:42:11 PM |
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Critical updates and KB 890830
I just downloaded the 6 current Critical Updates for my WinXP (sp3 / IE7) and
when I looked at the KB890830 log, I saw that no infections were found, but
there were 4 Scan Errors found
->Scan ERROR: resource process://pid:1512 (code 0x00000005 (5))
->Scan ERROR: resource process://pid:3672 (code 0x00000005 (5))
->Scan ERROR: resource process://pid:1512 (code 0x00000005 (5))
->S...
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12/12/2008 12:15:01 AM |
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Using an orphan ntuser.dat to re-create original user
Through a series of unfortunate steps I am unable to remember or that really
matter, I am left with the parent folder which contains all the files of the
user I accidentally deleted. It includes the ntuser.dat file. The folder is
named user.lastname.workgroupname.
The userlist shows this ntuser.dat file as a unknown user so I can't copy it.
in addition, all machine names, workgroup nam...
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12/11/2008 3:05:51 AM |
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Program Install is Blocked by Admin Policies
I uninstalled my Street Atlas USA 2009 Plus software from my
personal computer. Later, when trying to re-install the same program, I now
get
an error message that says "The system administrator has set policies to
prevent this installation."
This is my personal computer. I am the adminstrator. I've never altered
any settings. What's happening and how do I troubleshoot this?...
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12/10/2008 11:52:01 PM |
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Could this be due to a virus?
I have posted this question on the Office discussion group and after some
discussion, I was advised that it's probably a Windows problem...
After several years of using Office 2003 (Small Business edition) without
problem, I am now unable to open any Office programmes which have
graphics/photos in them. This affects Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and
I now also have trouble printing pic...
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12/10/2008 10:34:10 PM |
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services.msc Access Is Denied
Windows XP with service pack 3. All the latest updates. When I click Start -
Run - SERVICES.MSC I get the message above. The same message appears for any
other .MSC pogram. I can access the MANAGE option in the properties on MY
COMPUTER to manage the PC. How do I fix this fault ? Thanks for any replies....
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12/10/2008 12:39:01 PM |
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XP Local Printer Installation Under Limited User Rights
Hi,
We are running XP Pro SP2 in a Novell environment. We are able to
push out local group policies to the workstations using the Novell
Zenworks tools if needed. We have a mandate to lock down the
workstations by putting the users in the "Users" group as they are all
currently administrators of their systems. One of the biggest issues
we have with this is our mobile users not being abl...
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12/9/2008 10:41:15 PM |
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Local Administrators Group
Is there a way to scan the computers on our network to find what user
accounts are in the Local administrator groups?
Thanks,
Jasper
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12/9/2008 9:29:08 PM |
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user account cloned
Using XP SP3
My user account is Kuzman Novak.
New account is made named Kuzman Novak.NOVAK which took over on start up but
is not seen at My Computer/Manage/Local Users and Groups/Users. My Desktop
was as if I am running Windows for the first time.
I had to copy all the directories and files from C:\Documents and
Settings\Kuzman Novak to newly created C:\Documents and Settings\Kuzman
No...
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12/9/2008 5:41:00 PM |
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Windows XP Login Password - Show letters
We have a member of staff who needs the login password to show the letters as
due to their disability often the wrong keys can be hit resulting in lock out
from the server after 3 attempts. Is there any known way to do this? ...
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12/9/2008 1:17:23 PM |
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Admin accounts: different privileges
I have WinXP Home on Dell Inspiron laptop.
I am the only user, but I have two Administrator accounts. The reason for
the second Administrator account is to allow me to gain access to my laptop
in case the first Administrator account is corrupted. (This happened a few
years ago on an older laptop. I had to re-install the OS.)
I've never had to use the second account, but I found out tod...
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12/8/2008 2:00:13 PM |
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Explorer doesn't display text, taskbar, or windows
I recently booted my computer (details below), and the only things that were
displayed when it logged on were the icons on my desktop, my desktop
background, and any images associated with programs that popped up (eg. gmail
notifier logon prompt background). I could still access task manager (the
Ctrl + Alt + Del menu worked fine), but task manager did not display anything
but white rectangle...
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12/8/2008 1:45:18 PM |
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How to hide the Security Tab in XP Home
Hi,
I recently enabled the Security Tab on my laptop (Windows XP Home), I now
however, want to disable the Security Tab from being viewed when right
clicking a file/folder and selecting properties.
Is this possible?
Regards....
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12/7/2008 3:26:23 AM |
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computer only starts in safe mode after downloading XP updates
I've been working on my father's computer (an HP pavillion zv5000), and
realized that he had some Windows XP updates to be installed, so I decided to
download them. What I didn't realize at the time was that he hadn't installed
any updates in almost 2 years (though Automatic Updates appear to be
enabled). When I rebooted after the installations were complete, I could not
start in Normal ...
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12/7/2008 1:36:01 AM |
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XP security
Hi,
We use outside pop/smtp server for email service. So everyone has their own
address book maintained in their email client. Yesterday one user received an
email which sent on behave of his friend and asked him if he wants to
schoolmate reunion, then he clicked OK and it opened a website for him. What
happen is he sent an email to everyone in his address after he clicked
something on the...
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12/7/2008 1:30:05 AM |
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Comodo firewall Pro ?
I am a longtime user of Avast antivirus and ZoneAlarm free firewall and have
gotten accustomed to them. I've been told that ZA is no longer the best
firewall to use and that Comodo Firewall Pro might be a better choice. Is
that also the opinion of gurus here?
How difficult would it be to switch from ZA to Comodo's firewall?
Since the latest Comodo Firewall Pro says it includes antivir...
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12/6/2008 9:03:49 PM |
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3rd-party software won't run -- security issue?
I signed up to work as an online tutor, and was instructed to download &
install the Microsoft .net Framework, followed by the company's "classroom"
software.
Whenever I attempt to sign into the classroom, I get an error statement "A
connection to our server could not be established". I have spent hours
working with this company's tech support division. We have tried various
fixes, ...
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12/5/2008 6:14:07 PM |
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Windows XP Firewall and VPN
Hi everyone
ok here is my dilemma, we are working on creating a new firewall policy
for our laptop users.
Laptops are XP Pro with SP3
Domain environment is A.D. 2003
The policy requires the following:
1.) when the laptops are on the network/domain the firewall is set to a
lower/less restrictive setting
2.) when the laptops are off the network/domain the firewall is set to the
highe...
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12/5/2008 4:50:31 PM |
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Windows XP Firewall and VPN
Hi everyone
ok here is my dilemma, we are working on creating a new firewall policy
for our laptop users.
Laptops are XP Pro with SP3
Domain environment is A.D. 2003
The policy requires the following:
1.) when the laptops are on the network/domain the firewall is set to a
lower/less restrictive setting
2.) when the laptops are off the network/domain the firewall is set to the
highest ...
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12/5/2008 4:46:22 PM |