Re: windows update

[X-post to WinXP General]

1. 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://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/

When all else fails, HijackThis (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe)

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.**

2. Do not install SP2* until an expert gives your HijackThis log a clean

bill of health.

Also see:

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Problem Solver:

http://winhlp.com/node/125

What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.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.aspx?scid=fhlnxpsp2installed

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

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*If your machine is running WinXP SP1, you can skip SP2 and install SP3.

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for

Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and

e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

• US:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• CA:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• UK:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• AU:

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select

Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

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~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/

Val wrote:

> every time i want to download any programm they ask for service pack 2.

> but

> when i'm tryin to download it the message with an error 0x800706BA comes.

> what shall i do to solve the problem and install the programm?