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XP SP3 delay
« on: April 29, 2008, 05:33:21 pm »
No patch today...grrr >:(
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2008, 09:05:09 pm »
Knowing Microsoft they'll wait till 11:59:59PM tonight to put it up if they havent delayed it, otherwise, looks like were going to be waiting a few more days at least
Just checked the MS forums:
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In the last few days, we have uncovered a compatibility issue between Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) and both Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). In order to make sure customers have the best possible experience, we have decided to delay releasing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) to the web.


To help protect customers, we plan to put filtering in place shortly to prevent Windows Update from offering both service packs to systems running Microsoft Dynamics RMS.  Once filtering is in place, we expect to release Windows XP SP3 to the web.

 

We are also testing a fix, and will make it available once that process is complete.  Once they have installed the fix, Microsoft Dynamics RMS customers should be able to run both service packs.


Until then, we advise Microsoft Dynamics RMS customers to not install either service pack.  Microsoft Dynamics RMS customers running Windows XP SP3 or Windows Vista SP1 should contact Microsoft Customer Support Services for additional information.

http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=3262170&SiteID=17
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2008, 07:49:49 am »
It's ready to download now as an update on my computer. Is it safe or should I hold back until we see how many computers it screws up?
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2008, 08:44:15 am »
Quote from: FPF-Tobin Dax on May 07, 2008, 07:49:49 am
It's ready to download now as an update on my computer. Is it safe or should I hold back until we see how many computers it screws up?

Maybe holding back for a bit and seeing how it screws up others systems might be smart.  I'll be one of the first and take the hit, but on my test drive.  :-D
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2008, 09:13:07 am »
XPSP 3 is safe except for those running Microsoft Dynamic Retail Management System.. If you do not have this on your computer.. XPSP 3 is perfectly safe.

For those with MSDRMS on their computer, Microsoft is making a patch for MSDRMS so that XPSP 3 can be applied..

XPSP 3 is final and is not going to change.

This is the IT Full Install version of the service package that you would use to make a slipstream installation disk, or to get a complete update for your currently installed operating system:

English version :

http://www.download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/svpk/2008/04/windowsxp-kb936929-sp3-x86-enu_c81472f7eeea2eca421e116cd4c03e2300ebfde4.exe


German Version :

http://www.download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/svpk/2008/04/windowsxp-kb936929-sp3-x86-deu_f2dcd2211384a78df215c696a7fd1a7949dc794b.exe

Other languages will have to wait for Technet or MSDN to release.

Also as a note, If XPSP 3 is showing up in the Microsoft Update page, then that means Microsoft has already made the MSRDMS patch which will download and install prior to XPSP 3 installation to ensure that the system does not break.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2008, 09:14:37 am »
I have been running XPSP 3 for over a week now.. no ill effects and some programs run a bit smoother..

I would also recommend re-installing DirectX full install package (DirectX Redistributable) that was released March 8 2007 (Not the web installer).. the package is 69.5 MB

To install the DirectX, run the exe and extract to an empty folder, then go into that folder and run the DirectX Setup.exe to install. Even though the DirectX does not state to restart your system, it is recommended for the DirectX *.DLL files to take effect.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2008, 03:09:19 pm »
Do you really need to reinstall direct X over again as mine isn't MSDRMS?
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2008, 04:39:15 pm »
No, it is a suggestion.. If you already have the March 2008 DirectX installed, you should be fine.. XPSP 3 does not contain DirectX acording to the whitesheet.. however XPSP 2 did have DirectX 9.0b in it.. and XPSP 3 is an accumulation of the previous service pack plus all updates (minus Framework service packs and IE 7) up to March 27th, 2008. Any updates after March 2008 will have to be added by Wimdows Update..

I suggest to reinstall DirectX March 8, 2008 Redistributable as it will make sure your DirectX is clean (the 69.6 Mb package will reinstall DirextX completely) and the registry entries are correct in the event that the XPSP 3 accidentally alters it.. It is a precaution, not a necessity.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2008, 02:54:56 pm »
I installed it yesterday. I DL'd the redistributable. It was a long install process as it appeared to overwrite everything in the install package. The windows update, I believe, only installs the missing/new components.

When I clicked on the installer (which I had DL'd to my desktop) it unpacked to my "F" (outboard) drive. It must look for the drive with the most space. Any of my drives have 100's of Gigs of free space, as my PC is new. The slowed the install a bit because it's a slower drive. No biggie though.

My only real issue is that 161meg of install files were left on my "F" drive. I've deleted them, but not emptied my recycle bin, just in case they are needed. I'll run for a few days to see if there are any issues. I hope not. as I don't want to have part of my OS on my outboard drive.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2008, 03:31:58 pm »
The files on the outboard drive ws just the file cache that XPSP 3 used to install.. I had the same thing in my Temp files in Documents and Settings.. I had to manually remove them.. no ill effects.. I just wish that they had a better clean up utility that ran at the end of the install to do the manual part for you.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2008, 12:55:01 am »
That's what I figured, Pestalence. I thought that I'd play it safe though and not empty the recycle bin for a bit. I wish they had installed to a temp directory for me. If I hadn't been paying attention to the install I would've had no idea about them. Bad enough how big the windows folder gets after a while. Never mind them throwing extraneous files around other drives. Like you said, "I just wish that they had a better cleanup utility...".
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2008, 09:37:30 pm »
So, any issues with SP3? Should I get it? Not get it yet? No difference?
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2008, 09:48:23 pm »
I haven't had any trouble with it.  However, the other day I did a google search and I noticed that there were a number of articles about people having issues with it.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2008, 10:29:22 pm »
Quote from: jualdeaux on May 12, 2008, 09:37:30 pm
So, any issues with SP3? Should I get it? Not get it yet? No difference?

XPSP 3 is pretty good, I have had no issues with it. I have installed it both with a Slipstream XP disk and by tiself. it works just fine.

It will speed up your system a little bit, almost getting Vista speeds.

I have had no stability issues on any program.

I was irritated that the service package does not clean itself up when using the IT install.. I don't know if the Windows Update version leaves trash on the system or not, but you may want to keep an eye on your temp files.

Other than that. so far so good.. I've had it on my system since April 29, 2008.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2008, 11:48:22 pm »
I've had no problems. Just pay attention to where the installer unpacks to (if you DL the redistributable, which would be my advice) so you can cleanup after it.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #15 on: May 14, 2008, 06:27:17 am »
I've been running SP3 for several days now on several hard drives, and I see no difference in performance or stability.  No problems or errors either.

But I'm gonna integrate SP3 into my XP Home and Pro discs either way.  It'll make me feel better in the long run.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2008, 03:29:44 pm »
I am not able to DL and install this whole thing don't know why.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #17 on: June 05, 2008, 06:23:46 pm »
It's a piece of garbage, that's why... :P
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #18 on: June 06, 2008, 02:48:13 am »
Quote from: Greenvalv on June 05, 2008, 06:23:46 pm
It's a piece of garbage, that's why... :P


Very true.  :-p

Hey Age, have you tried downloading the whole setup file from Microsoft's catalogue site?

http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Home.aspx

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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #19 on: June 06, 2008, 03:59:21 pm »
Quote from: F9thCenturus on June 06, 2008, 02:48:13 am
Quote from: Greenvalv on June 05, 2008, 06:23:46 pm
It's a piece of garbage, that's why... :P


Very true. :-p

Hey Age, have you tried downloading the whole setup file from Microsoft's catalogue site?

http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Home.aspx



No not from that link only the one Pestalence provided will try that when I get home.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #20 on: June 06, 2008, 04:42:18 pm »
Quote from: Age on June 06, 2008, 03:59:21 pm
Quote from: F9thCenturus on June 06, 2008, 02:48:13 am
Quote from: Greenvalv on June 05, 2008, 06:23:46 pm
It's a piece of garbage, that's why... :P


Very true. :-p

Hey Age, have you tried downloading the whole setup file from Microsoft's catalogue site?

http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Home.aspx



No not from that link only the one Pestalence provided will try that when I get home.


Hopefully it'll work for you and you won't have any problems with it.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #21 on: June 06, 2008, 09:32:45 pm »
The link I provided is what Microsoft Updates uses to transfer the file to you.. It is also the link used in the MSDN Downloads section of Microsoft.. The link provided by 9TH is from the Microsoft Catalog, which was just updated last month.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #22 on: June 06, 2008, 10:24:31 pm »
One of my minor peeves with Vista was that the desktop came up quickly, but you had to wait a while for everything to finish loading.  Now, with SP3, my XP machine does the same thing! :P
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #23 on: June 07, 2008, 12:46:30 am »
Quote from: Pestalence_XC on June 06, 2008, 09:32:45 pm
The link I provided is what Microsoft Updates uses to transfer the file to you.. It is also the link used in the MSDN Downloads section of Microsoft.. The link provided by 9TH is from the Microsoft Catalog, which was just updated last month.

Pesty, if you want, you can call me Cent, or what most people tend to call me, nutcase.   ;D
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #24 on: June 08, 2008, 08:49:38 am »
Quote from: Tulwar on June 06, 2008, 10:24:31 pm
One of my minor peeves with Vista was that the desktop came up quickly, but you had to wait a while for everything to finish loading.  Now, with SP3, my XP machine does the same thing! :P

Yeah. I've noticed the same thing.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #25 on: June 09, 2008, 09:22:30 am »
So, should I get SP3 or not?
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #26 on: June 09, 2008, 11:07:27 am »
As long as your machine doesn't connect to the internet, SP3 shouldn't be necessary.  One of Microsoft's clients has probably already released a virus to attack SP2.  I believe back in the 80's, Microsoft or one of the other big software companies actually put out virus infested copies of their software where pirates could copy and sell it.  I wouldn't be surprized if Nortons, and all the other dpervauers of anti-virus software were actually writing 99.9% of the malicious software in the first place.  I've been convinced that a lot of racketeering has been going on in the software industry for a long time.  It isn't just MS.  Better be safe than sorry, download and install it.

If you have an AMD processor, make sure they've worked the bugs out; there have been problems.  SP3 works fine with Intel chipsets, except for the eternal boot, that is.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #27 on: June 12, 2008, 04:17:27 pm »
I don't know what it is but I am still having a problems downloading this or even installling this as it aborts and won't install.I have problems upadting it through start/windows updates and I get failed attempt.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #28 on: June 12, 2008, 05:34:27 pm »
I would not DL the service pack through Windows Update.. Almost everyone that has, have had trouble with Automatic Updates with installing SP3.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #29 on: June 12, 2008, 09:52:11 pm »
Windows Update is broken on Service Package 3.. Use the URL I provided above and download the full IT install and install it manually.. I will work.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #30 on: June 12, 2008, 10:39:10 pm »
Quote from: SrCpt_SFHQ_XC on June 12, 2008, 05:34:27 pm
I would not DL the service pack through Windows Update.. Almost everyone that has, have had trouble with Automatic Updates with installing SP3.

I tried three or four times to download the full install file but each time i was kicked out. I finally just bit the bullet and used Microsoft Update. it worked fine for me. i do have to say that I do not let my computer download and install anything unless I tell it to. So, no automatic updates for me.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #31 on: June 13, 2008, 04:17:57 am »
Quote from: SrCpt_SFHQ_XC on June 12, 2008, 05:34:27 pm
I would not DL the service pack through Windows Update.. Almost everyone that has, have had trouble with Automatic Updates with installing SP3.

I guess I'm the minority.  I installed SP3 through Microsoft Update, and had no problems whatsoever.

Installed SP3 on my test drive from the downloaded setup from Microsoft's Update Catalogue site and it had no problems.

No difference in performance or stability between the two, or from SP2.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #32 on: June 22, 2008, 09:46:13 am »
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Quote from: SrCpt_SFHQ_XC on June 12, 2008, 05:34:27 pm
I would not DL the service pack through Windows Update.. Almost everyone that has, have had trouble with Automatic Updates with installing SP3.

I guess I'm the minority.  I installed SP3 through Microsoft Update, and had no problems whatsoever.

Installed SP3 on my test drive from the downloaded setup from Microsoft's Update Catalogue site and it had no problems.

No difference in performance or stability between the two, or from SP2.

You haven't notice it takes longer for the machine to finish booting?  If I ran this machine 24/7, I wouldn't notice anything.  The problems people have been having with SP3 mainly relate to AMD processors.  If you're running a Intel chipset, you shouldn't have any problems.  The problem with Window is that MS is trying to be Apple.  If I liked Apple, I would have bought Apple!
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #33 on: June 22, 2008, 10:19:12 am »
Quote from: Tulwar on June 22, 2008, 09:46:13 am
Quote from: F9thCenturus on June 13, 2008, 04:17:57 am
Quote from: SrCpt_SFHQ_XC on June 12, 2008, 05:34:27 pm
I would not DL the service pack through Windows Update.. Almost everyone that has, have had trouble with Automatic Updates with installing SP3.

I guess I'm the minority.  I installed SP3 through Microsoft Update, and had no problems whatsoever.

Installed SP3 on my test drive from the downloaded setup from Microsoft's Update Catalogue site and it had no problems.

No difference in performance or stability between the two, or from SP2.

You haven't notice it takes longer for the machine to finish booting?  If I ran this machine 24/7, I wouldn't notice anything.  The problems people have been having with SP3 mainly relate to AMD processors.  If you're running a Intel chipset, you shouldn't have any problems.  The problem with Window is that MS is trying to be Apple.  If I liked Apple, I would have bought Apple!

No difference whatsoever, and I'm running an AMD processor.  The boot doesn't take any longer than it did before, nor is it any faster.  Same with shutdown.  Same with programs turning on and shutting down.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #34 on: July 02, 2008, 02:52:00 pm »
When ever I go install this it half way through install it aborts and say access denied.What would be the reason for this I might contact MS themselves and find out?
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #35 on: July 02, 2008, 03:04:47 pm »
Are you an administrator on your computer your installing this on?
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #36 on: July 02, 2008, 03:07:26 pm »
Yes I am the Admin of this computer being my home computer.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #37 on: July 02, 2008, 03:32:37 pm »
Sounds like you have a system hijacker on board.. if you can find the program "HiJack This", and run a scan, then post the results.. I can tell yo what to remove in order for you to regain control of your system.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #38 on: July 02, 2008, 05:08:47 pm »
Here it is and thanks


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 3:06:43 PM, on 7/2/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://sympatico.msn.ca/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = about:blank
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ICQ Lite] "C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe" -minimize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BitTorrent DNA] "C:\Program Files\BitTorrent_DNA\dna.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Internet Download Accelerator] C:\Program Files\IDA\ida.exe -autorun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [ICQ Lite] C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe -trayboot
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {9819CC0E-9669-4D01-9CD7-2C66DA43AC6C} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/yinst20040510.cab
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Macromedia Licensing Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macromedia Shared\Service\Macromedia Licensing.exe
O23 - Service: VNC Server Version 4 (WinVNC4) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC4\WinVNC4.exe (file missing)

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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #39 on: July 02, 2008, 05:20:54 pm »
I'm not the greatest with HijackThis but I did notice that you are using two anti-virus programs.  Using Trend Micro and AVG at the same time could cause some problems.  I would suggest uninstalling AVG until your subscription with Trend Micro runs out.  Hope this helps.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #40 on: July 03, 2008, 04:39:11 am »
OK.. lose 1 of the Anti-Virus.. I suggest keeping AVG.. Trend Micro scanner misses a lot of stuff..

Next, put a check next to these for you to remove.. this will free system resources and speed up your computer.. there is absolutely no need for all of this to start with your system.. it is choking it down. There is also a hijacker listed in this.

R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ICQ Lite] "C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe" -minimize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BitTorrent DNA] "C:\Program Files\BitTorrent_DNA\dna.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Internet Download Accelerator] C:\Program Files\IDA\ida.exe -autorun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [ICQ Lite] C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe -trayboot
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {9819CC0E-9669-4D01-9CD7-2C66DA43AC6C} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll
O23 - Service: VNC Server Version 4 (WinVNC4) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC4\WinVNC4.exe (file missing)


Then restart system

Scan system with AVG and make sure it is detecting Cookies.

Once scan is done, install Ad-Aware 2008 and do a full system scan.. Do not add Ad-Watch when installing.. you already have it built in with AVG.

then scan again using Spybot.. make sure all definitions are updated before you scan. And then run the Immunize after the scan.

Then try installing XPSP 3

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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #41 on: July 03, 2008, 03:46:46 pm »
How do I remove that bad file it seems like it is in windows?thanks
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #42 on: July 03, 2008, 05:37:23 pm »
Actually, I don't think it's an anti-virus thing.  I ran into a similar problem with MS with SP2.  They had me do a actual file download to the harddrive and run it from their as an update.  I'm not certain but something to do with their authentication stuff has glitches occasionally (which of course didn't make me like XP any better at all, in fact probably made me even more hostile to their little authentication schemes).  After that it did work like a charm, but as I've had basically what seems to be a very similar problem,  you might want to see what MS says...as it may not be your Anti-Virus (which by they way you can disable so it's not running, instead of uninstalling anyways), but could be an authentication glitch that apparantly they occasionally have.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #43 on: July 03, 2008, 05:47:32 pm »
Quote from: Age on July 03, 2008, 03:46:46 pm
How do I remove that bad file it seems like it is in windows?thanks

Re-read my last post.. you need to put a check next to the files you want to remove.. once you do, click Fix Checked.. a warning will pop up.. confirm removal.

follow rest of instructions.

Also Dash has the proper Idea.. the best way to update your system with a service package is to download the full installer and install locally on your system.. Windows Updates works for some, but not everyone. the IT installer of the service package is much better and more thorough.
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #44 on: July 04, 2008, 03:58:32 pm »
Ok.I ran it and put check and it would delete the file or unistall it it says go to this site which I get 404 error or run spybot S&D which I did and nothing.
what other suggestions or programs to get rid of that file?Thanks
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #45 on: July 05, 2008, 04:07:34 am »
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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #46 on: July 22, 2008, 02:14:43 pm »
Ok.Pestalence I have done what you said and got rid of eveything except Trnd Miecro Hoouse Call don't know how to do that as as the file No.10.It say go to a certan web site and I get 404 error or use S&D.I have and updated to the newer version of it 1.6 as I had 1.4.Here is another report of Hi Jack this.I haven't installed XPSP3 yet as i was getting access denied and abort messages.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 12:03:12 PM, on 7/22/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\aawservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://sympatico.msn.ca/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = about:blank
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ICQ Lite] "C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe" -minimize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" -t (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" -t (User 'Default user')
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search && Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/yinst20040510.cab
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Macromedia Licensing Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macromedia Shared\Service\Macromedia Licensing.exe
O23 - Service: VNC Server Version 4 (WinVNC4) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC4\WinVNC4.exe (file missing)

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Re: XP SP3 delay
« Reply #47 on: July 23, 2008, 12:18:57 am »

R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ICQ Lite] "C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe" -minimize
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search && Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.com/dl/installs/yinst20040510.cab
O23 - Service: VNC Server Version 4 (WinVNC4) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC4\WinVNC4.exe (file missing)


These can be removed.. just click the box next to these files and then click Fix Selected.. say OK.. and then restart system..

Also, you have to be logged in as Administrator.. if necessary, Restart system (make sure you have XPSP 3 IT install downloaded first) and as soon as the Computer splash screen goes away, start tapping F8 over and over.. you should get a boot screen, select Safe Mode.. and then log in as Administrator.. then install XPSP 3.

Just remember in Administrator Safe Mode.. most of your networking and system services will not be available until you restart and log into your account in normal mode..

Anyhow.. this should work.
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