-=PCTechTalk=- Re: about the windows update site ...again

knowing that you guys have tried the SE out makes me feel better, I will d/
l it and try it.  My spybot tonight found something new, COSMI, tried to
see what it was not really sure. But i deleted it.  It still finds the
Other thing DSO exploit or something, says five things but it never will
delte that.

Thanks,

Cristy


> [Original Message]
> From: Mike <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 1/29/2005 11:57:43 PM
> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: about the windows update site ...again
>
> Hi Cristy,
> You may find it on Old Version OldVersion.com
> But why would you want to install a program that does not stop all the
> maiware?
>
> The learing cure is no different.
>
> Mike
> ******* Mike's  REPLY SEPARATOR *********
>
> On 1/29/2005 at 11:41 PM cristy wrote:
>
> Mike,  do you know where I can find a download page for my uncle for
> adaware (not the SE newer version) since I am used to the older one.  I
> tried their site but did not see it only the SE one.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cristy
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Mike <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: 1/29/2005 10:18:40 PM
> > Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: about the windows update site ...again
> >
> > Hi Barb,
> > see if you can get to this page;
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D836941
> > You receive an "Error 0x80072EE2" or "Error 0x80072EFD" error message
when
> > you try to use Windows Update
> > Article ID : 836941 
> >
> > SYMPTOMS
> > When you try to use the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, you may
receive
> > one of the following error messages: 
> > Error 0x80072EE2
> > Error 0x80072EFD
> > Initialization Error 0x80072F76
> > Error IUCTL Failed to download iuident.cab from
> > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v4/ to C:\Program
> > Files\WindowsUpdate\V4\temp (Error 0x80072F76) 
> > CAUSE
> > This issue may occur when access to the Windows Update site is blocked
> > because one or more of the following conditions is true: =95 A firewall
on
> > your computer or local network is interfering with your connection to
the
> > Windows Update site. 
> > =95 The Windows Update Web site is mapped to a specific IP address in
the
> > HOSTS file on your computer. Microsoft does not recommend the use of
> entries
> > for the Windows Update Web site in the HOSTS file because the IP
addresses
> > for the site can change.
> >
> > Note This issue has been reported with Internet enhancement programs
(such
> > as TweakMASTER DNS) that can add entries to your HOSTS file without your
> > knowledge. 
> > =95 Proxy server settings are interfering with your connection to the
> > Windows Update site. 
> >
> > RESOLUTION
> > To resolve this issue, use the following methods in the order that they
> are
> > presented until the issue is resolved. After each method, test to
> determine
> > whether the issue is resolved.
> > Method 1: Test your Internet connection to Windows Update
> > Test to determine if your Internet connection is preventing you from
> > reaching the Windows Update Web site. To do this, visit the following
> > Microsoft Windows Update Web site to determine if you can download the
> > Iuident.cab file:
> > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v4/iuident.cab
> > If a file download dialog box appears, the problem is not with your
> Internet
> > connection. Click Cancel. If you cannot connect to this link, and you
> > receive a "Page Cannot Be Displayed" error message, your Internet
> connection
> > is preventing you from reaching the Windows Update site.
> > Method 2: Reconfigure or update your firewall program
> > Reconfigure or update your firewall program so that Windows Update is
not
> > blocked, and then try to update your computer again by using Windows
> Update.
> > For information about how to reconfigure or update your firewall
program,
> > see the documentation that was included with the program, view the Help
> > files for your program, or contact the manufacturer's technical support
> > department.
> > Method 3: Remove Windows Update entries from the HOSTS file
> > To remove Windows Update entries from the HOSTS file, follow these
steps:
> 1.
> > Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click
> > Notepad 
> > 2. On the File menu, click Open. 
> > 3. In the Files of type box, click All Files. 
> > 4. In the Look in box, locate the following folder: 
> > C:\Winnt\system32\drivers\etc\
> >
> > Note If you are running Windows XP or if you have upgraded from an
earlier
> > version of Windows, you may have to replace this location with the
> following
> > location:
> > C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\ 
> > 5. Double-click to open the hosts file. 
> > 6. Remove any lines that contain entries for Windows Update
> > (http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com). 
> > 7. On the File menu, click Save. 
> > 8. Close Notepad. 
> >
> > Method 4: Run the IPCONFIG /FLUSHDNS command
> > To run the ipconfig /flushdns command, follow these steps: 1. Click
Start,
> > and then click Run. 
> > 2. In the Open box, type cmd, and the click OK. 
> > 3. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press
> ENTER:
> > ipconfig /flushdns 
> > 4. Close the command window. 
> >
> > Method 5: Add Windows Update addresses to the trusted sites list
> > To add Windows Update addresses to the trusted sites list, follow these
> > steps: 1. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. 
> > 2. Click Tools, and then click Internet Options. 
> > 3. Click the Security tab, and then click Trusted Sites. 
> > 4. Click Sites, and then click to clear the Require server verification
> > (https:) for all sites in this zone check box. 
> > 5. In the Add this Web site to the zone box, type each of the following
> > addresses, and click Add after each address: =95
> > http://Windowsupdate.microsoft.com 
> > =95 http://V4.Windowsupdate.microsoft.com 
> > =95 https://v4.Windowsupdate.microsoft.com 
> > =95 http://Download.Windowsupdate.com 
> > =95 http://V5.Windowsupdate.microsoft.com and
> > https://v5.Windowsupdate.microsoft.com 
> >  
> > 6. Click OK to close all Internet Options windows. 
> >
> > Method 6: Add Windows Update addresses to the proxy settings exceptions
> list
> > If your Internet connection uses a proxy server, add the Windows Update
> > sites to the proxy settings exceptions in Internet Settings. To do this,
> > follow these steps: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 
> > 2. Click Tools, and then click Internet Options. 
> > 3. Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings. 
> > 4. Click Advanced, and then type the following text in the Exceptions
text
> > box (all in one line):
> >
>
windowsupdate.microsoft.com;v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com;download.windowsu
> p
> > date.com
> > Note If you are running third-party proxy or firewall software, see your
> > product documentation for information about how to add these sites to
the
> > exception list for those applications. 
> > 5. Click OK to close all Internet Options windows. 
> > ++ There is more on the web site.
> >
> >
> > Mike ~ It is a good day if I learned something new.
> > Editor MikesWhatsNews http://www.mwn.ca/ 
> >
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> >
> > On 1/29/2005 at 9:08 PM Barb wrote:
> >
> > no firewall
> > I had service pack 2 on here before I restored
> > haven't put that back on again yet but I wondered if there might be
> remnants
> > of it left on here and maybe it's confusing the system or something??
> > whatdoyathink?
> >
> > and thanks :0)
> > Barb
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "cristy" <juneybug2004@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 8:57 PM
> > Subject: -=3DPCTechTalk=3D- Re: about the windows update site ... again
> >
> >
> >
> > HI Barb,
> >
> > I am definitely no expert, but wondered perhaps if you have a firewall
> > blocking access somehow?
> >
> >
> > Cristy
> >
> >
> > > [Original Message]
> > > From: Barb <kisses@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: =3DPCTechTalk=3D <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Date: 1/29/2005 9:31:34 PM
> > > Subject: -=3DPCTechTalk=3D- about the windows update site ... again
> > >
> > > Since I didn't get any response I'm going to try to ask again on this
> ....
> > > hoping that SOMEONE will have an answer.
> > > Since reinstalling I can no longer download from windows update site
...
> > it
> > > won't even install the "engine" there
> > > Please, I hope someone can help me out with this problem.  It's
driving
> me
> > > nuts!!!
> > >
> > > Thankyou
> > >
> > > Barb
> >
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