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Odd update request

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:29 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:29 am

Thanks you so much for the link to Microsoft that explains this email in
depth to me. The example it shows in the site is the exact one I received,
except for the fact it has been updated with the year 2007 at the bottom,
instead of 2003 in the example. I wish this was easier to find, as I believe
many people will be duped by this, as it looks so official. I am going to
pass this particular link to the page to my friends so that they are not
swept into this dangerous scam.

--
Terry

"TaurArian" wrote:

Quote:

Microsoft NEVER sends Email updates -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.mspx

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"Terry" <Terry@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ECB37276-C699-4A86-82DC-73E5964186D5@microsoft.com...
|I received a suspicious email from Microsoft, and even my Live Hotmail didn't
| like the attached download links, and it said in a roughly stated note, that
| I had to download and install this: "December 2007, Cumulative Patch"
|
| The email had this message:
|
| "Microsoft Customer
|
| this is the latest version of security update, the "December 2007,
| Cumulative Patch" update which resolves all known security vulnerabilities
| affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as
| three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to protect your computer
| from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an
| malicious user to run code on your computer. This update includes the
| functionality of all previously released patches."
|
| There are 3 attachments, which the email security stated: "Windows Live
| Hotmail has blocked some attachments in this mail because they appear unsafe."
|
| Question: If this is a needed update, for security reasons, why doesn't
| this run in the automatic mode like all the other updates and patches? Even
| after going to the Windows update page, and running the search for needed
| updates, this didn't show up, and is not found in the update history of the
| XP system. Is this a real email or a hoax getting me to install malicious
| codes?
| --
| Terry
|

How To Fix Windows Update [BITS/AU]

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:27 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:27 am

This is for anyone who's having trouble with WU (BITS/AU):
http://castlecops.com/t106642-How_To_Fix_Windows_Update_BITS_Newly_Edited..html
-or-
http://www.castlecops.com/postlite106642-.html
[I wrote it -- I would have posted the entire set of
instructions here, but I wasn't sure if I could upload
the Zip file with the Registry fixes on this N.G., so
anyone could subsequently download it. However,
the necessary File ready for downloading, along with the
lengthy instructions, are all located at the above link.]

If the above link doesn't work, go to:
http://castlecops.com/
Click "Forums" right below the Castlecops logo,
then go to the "General Computer Problems" Forum
(2nd one down), click on it and look for the Topic called:
"How To Fix Windows Update (BITS/AU)".

[As of THIS writing (12/26/07 11:29 PM EST),
it was on the 1st page (on top) and the 'Last Post'
was made on Wed. Nov. 28, 2007 at 5:18 PM]

If you're not a member and want to register for a
free account, go to:
http://castlecops.com/
[Look on the bottom of the Login box on the right side
and click where it says:
"Click here to create a registered account" (and follow
the instructions from there).]

Hope it helps somebody here (it sure seemed like it did at CC)...
[Almost three years later and it's received over 146,400 hits,
over 15,350 downloads and hundreds of responses, suggestions,
additions, questions and "thank you's," so I guess it's helped a
few people at least...]

0x80072EE7 error

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:58 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:58 am

"MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen@nowandzen.com> wrote in message
news:OnD0%239$RIHA.3916@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

Quote:

BTW, the OP had posted :

Still get the above error when trying to use windowsupdate. My AV
is Windows Live OneCare, which I've had for over a year and up to about 3
weeks ago never had a problem using windowsupdate.

So, another firewall can be added to the list. Unfortunately, I do not
think this emerging issue of 0x80072EE7 is strictly related to which fw
is being employed.

Oops. I didn't realize that was a firewall too. I guess its name implies that
though. Then, my standard question would be: does it have any diagnostics
in it which would let them trace the packet flows? If not, use netcap but unless
the firewall is completely transparent for WU traffic that may not show you what
IE is seeing. Inserting Fiddler2 between IE and the firewall would at least
let them see the HTTP traffic and some HTTPS.

Robert
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Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool and Service Pack 2

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:32 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:32 am

This is not the forum for WGA issues, Cathryn. Try here:

Windows XP Genuine Advantage Validation Issues (Windows XP)
<http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=442&SiteID=25>

Good luck
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"Cathryn" wrote:

Quote:

I recently got a new iPod that said it needed service pack 2 to work. But my
computer has service pack 1 so as I was trying to download service pack 2 my
computer decided that I did not have the Windows Genuine Advantage Validation
Tool everytime I try to download it it says that it has failed. I tried the
diagnostic at www.microsoft.com/genuine/diag, but i fail the last three parts
about activex (windows activex loaded, Office validation ActiveX loaded, and
Validation Self-help ActiveX loaded) I am pretty sure I also have disabled
my spyware as well. If anyone has any ideas on how to help me that would be
great!

automatic update prompt for installation

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:29 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:29 am

I am using Windows XP Professional SP2 with all critical updates installed
via Microsoft Update. I use an Administrator account and have Automatic
Updates set to "automatic" to download and install the recommended updates.
Recently when I powered on and there was the "updates ready to install"
notification in the tray for a patch to MS07-069.

If this patch was a critical update whey did I receive this prompt when I
have AU set to automatically download and install the update? It did not
require an OK on a EULA.

Any ideas?

Trouble installing service pack 2

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:32 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:32 am

While trying to install service pack 2, I am receiving an error message
saying that the file c:/windows/system32/ftp.exe is either open or in use by
another program, but I do not actually have anything else open. I've
disabled my anti virus software, too. Any ideas on what is wrong with this
file?

Update KB933928 Killed My Laptop!

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:22 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:22 am

Long story short I've been all over the Vista forum and support and I've been
told that Update KB933928 put my laptop into a Mod-Auth tamper state. I'm not
sure what that means but if I log on to my laptop I get a box with an X and
it lets me either open only my internet explorer or it logs me off. So I only
have access to internet explorer, to get anything else I need to go on in
safe mode. I was told the solution to my problem is to uninstall KB933928 and
then reinstall it but it wont let me uninstall it. I get this message when I
try: update could not be fully uninstalled! I was able to uninstall other
updates earlier because I thought they were the problem but now I can't
uninstall the update that is apparently the problem.

Please help me, I need my laptop working again before school starts and If I
can't find a solution I'm going to either pirate a copy of Vista or turn it
into a Linux laptop...
--
Alea Iacta Est

Solution for anyone with CD/DVD rom not working

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:19 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:19 am

GREAT RESPONSE BUT I DIDNT SEE YOUR FIX AND DELETED THE FILTERS. I'M A
NOVICE AND
1) DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO A SYTEM RESTORE - PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO.
2) I HAVE AN ADDITIONAL PROBLEM IN THAT AFTER DELETING THE FILTERS, THE CD
ROM DISAPPEARED TODAY, JUST TWO DAYS LATER AND WHEN I TRIED TO FOLLOW THE
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS BFORE I FOUND TIGRESS357' SOLUTION, REGEDIT ALSO HAS
DISAPPEARED - HOW DO I FIX THIS AS WELL.........

A VERY DISTRESSED "THNKIT

"tigeress357" wrote:

Quote:

Ok I have read most every post on here for people whose cd roms suddenly
stopped working or are no longer recognized by there computer. .

First if you deleted the upper and lower filters like microsoft tells you
to, put them back this only makes the problem worse.
I have noticed that they also don't tell you to make a backup of your
registry before you delete them but a system restore should bring them back.
Once that is done or if you don't have to do that then

Second go to control panel, programs and features. On the left side of the
window click on view installed updates.
Under microsoft windows there should be a list of 49 or so updates
(depending on when you read this).
start uninstalling your "Update for microsoft windows" listings one by one
restarting and testing the drive after each one until you find the one that
solves the problem. you may want to shut off the automatic updates or you
will just have to do this over again later. Rebooting to vista from scratch
works because you are starting fresh without the updates.
I believe that it is the compatibility update that started this problem to
begin with (KB932246 being most recent and KB929427 being the earliest.)
write down each one before uninstalling it so you know what works and what
doesn't .
as far as how to stop it from happening again you would have to run your
windows update manually to make sure not to install the update again. If you
do have this problem just go back and delete the update again. Good luck Hope
this works for you like it did for me.

Navigation menu not working

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:41 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:41 am

Here is the reg hack to fix the issue associate. I created a script to push
this remotely to a list of computers:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tif]
"Content Type"="image/tiff"
"PerceivedType"="image"
@="MSPaper.Document"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tif\MSPaper.Document]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tif\MSPaper.Document\ShellNew]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tif\OpenWithList]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tif\OpenWithList\MSPVIEW.EXE]
@=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tif\OpenWithProgids]
"TIFImage.Document"=hex(0):

Just copy and paste this in to a text file and save with a name of your
choice, change the extention to .reg and your good to go.

"Cherianjms@gmail.com" wrote:

Quote:

On Nov 17, 1:38 pm, Mike <M...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
I get the same error. Microsoft's error reporting sends the following
information back to Microsoft:

AppName: mspview.exe AppVer: 11.0.8166.2 AppStamp:4616c203
ModName: mspview.exe ModVer: 11.0.8166.2 ModStamp:4616c203
fDebug: 0 Offset: 00016537

I have no idea how to solve this problem, but it is absurd that Microsoft's
supposed service update has ruined the ability to use one of the main Office
applications. This has to be fixed.

"rjb8000" wrote:
After installing SP 3 for Office 2003, Microsoft Office Document Imaging is
demonstrating the following behavior:

The icons on the tool bar work fine, but any attempt to pull down a menu
(whether with the mouse or with keystrokes), such as the <file> menu causes
the following error message:

"Microsoft Office Document Imaging has encountered a problem and needs to
close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

The program then shuts down.

Is there a patch or anything else available which will enable us to get the
menus to properly function?

If not, is it possible to uninstall office 2003 and re-install it without SP
3. I'd rather have a fully functioning Microsoft Office Document Imaging
program than whatever improvements are associated with SP 3.

Is anyone else experiencing this problem?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Hi,

I was having the same problem as described above after installing
service pack 3 for office. However, I had a different computer that
did not have SP 3 installed yet.

Here's what I did:

1. On the computer that is experiencing the error: Go to C:\Program
Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MODI. Inside
is a folder called 11.0.
2. Rename that folder to 11.0new (or whatever you want to call it).
3. Find a computer that does not have service pack 3. Go to C:
\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MODI and copy the folder
called 11.0
4. Paste the folder 11.0 into C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft
Shared\MODI on the computer that was experiencing problems.

This solved the problem for me.

update KB941649 failed multiple times

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:29 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:29 am

800f0826 - Indicates a previous update has failed to install and thus preventing further
installations of updates. Affects only Windows updates.

The error you need to look at is : 80246007
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/ad8a25e8-90a5-4c50-a89c-0f6cd07ab6e01033.mspx
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"phantom1328" <phantom1328@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:29CB286C-7BD0-41B3-BFD8-E0F309086A58@microsoft.com...
|I have been trying to get the updatem KB941649 to install everyday. I keep
| getting a failed status. when i check to see why in the update history it
| shows error code of 800f0826. and from the day before it showed error code
| 80246007. I have windows vista basic 32-bit os. I have even tried to get the
| direct download from the update site and I am getting the same errors. Its
| getting real annoying having it tell me that there's an important update to
| install and yet it won't do it.

KB924615 causes IE6 to crash

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:25 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:25 am

Thank you!

As you noted, it appears that 946627 fixes the issue (for 942615 which I
miskeyed in the original post). We will test this asap. Looks like I should
have checked back there one more time before I posted in the forums.

As a side note, the sp3 beta (thanks for the clarification) that we tried
caused the same urlmon.dll issue. I thought the same thing as you mentioned,
but was surprised when we got the failure results on our test platforms.

"Susan Bradley" wrote:

Quote:

kkat wrote:
Is there a fix yet for the IE6 crash issue caused by KB924615? It appears
that the patch is automatically included in the SP3 RC, and cannot be
removed. Any idea whether a fix for the KB924615 URLMON.dll issue will be
published by the time SP3 is final-released, or will we have to forego
installation of the service pack? Upgrading to IE7 is currently not an
option.

Alternatively, is there a workaround for the patch that actually works,
other than uninstalling it? We need something that could be quickly
implemented, and distributed centrally to hundreds of machines.

I've seen this patch pop up on numerous other forums, so much so that it
made the tech headlines on Google news and PC World, so I know we're not the
only ones who have seen the issue...

Thank you!
1. XP sp3 is a beta.
2. XP sp3 should be putting you back on the GDR bits and thus should
not cause this crash
3. Yes there is a fix out now and it's on Microsoft update.

Errors found: Code80073715

Anonymous — Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:41 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:41 am

Update the message:
I remove all installed Hotfixs as like (KBxxxxxx) and reboot then it will be
done.

"Windows update error for Windows Vista" wrote:

> When I press [try again] button,it will display the error message.

0x80072EE7 windows update error

Anonymous — Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:48 pm

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:48 pm

Hi

XP Home

Curious result. Using DOS command prompt the result is they have a .cab
extension. Using windows explorer i get the following results

7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D

muredir is a winzip file created 28 March 2007 at 23:08. Modified 11 June
2007 at 18:06. Accessed 11 Jun 2007 at 17:55. Properties show it as a
WinZip file that is 9.75 kb

wuredir is a winzip file created 24 October 2007 at 11:52. Modified 11 June
20077 at 18:06. Accessed 24 Octover 2007 at 11:52. Properties show it as a
WinZip file that is 9.70 kb

9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77

wuredir is a winzip file created 28 March 2007 at 23:08. Modified 25
December 2007 at 22:11. Accessed 25 December 2007 at 13:50. Properties
shows it as a winzip file that is 9.8 kb

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"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

Quote:

1. 7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D dated 21/12/2007
Inside are two WINZIP files and the XML file.

The 2 folders inside of 7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D ... are
their extensions .cab or .zip ?
Same question for 9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77 ... is the
folder's extension .cab or .zip ?

Is this XP Home or Pro ?

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Minus273 wrote:

Thanks again
There are two folders in the subfolder

1. 7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D dated 21/12/2007
Inside are two WINZIP files and the XML file.
XML file says created, modified and accessed 21 March 2007 at 12:48:42

2. 9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77 dated 25/12/2007
Inside is one WINZIP file and the XML file
XML file says created, modified and accessed 21 March 2007 at 12:48:26

ISP is through Pipex

Have a good Christmas

"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

Nothing to be sorry about, you didn't create this issue <w
Let's give this a shot ...
show hidden files, folders, and system files:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial62.html#winxp

Using Windows Explorer, navigate to
WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir

Open the WuRedir subfolder. How many folders are in there ?
I'm hoping 2 ...
Now open the folders and check the Created and Modified Dates of the
wuredir.xml files by right clicking them and choosing Properties.

Please post back with the Created and Modified dates and how many
folders are present in WuRedir.

I think the issue is that the update server is checking the validity of
the wuredir and wsus3setup.cabs and for some reason, the system is not
sending a response to back to the update server. The update server than
appears to be attempting to download the .cabs to the system but fails
to do so due to the 0x80072EE7 error.

BTW, who is your ISP ?

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Never Forgotten
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Minus273 wrote:

Sorry - below did not help, I still get the same error message

Continuous prompting to install update KB928366

Anonymous — Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:01 pm

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:01 pm

See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923100 (ignore the title)
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Erelannon wrote:

Quote:

Windows Update history shows I have installed KB928366 more than 100
times.
It continues to be prompted via both the website and the systray icon. I
previously found this link
(http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=910339) somewhere else in
this newsgroup (can't find that series of posts now).

1. Per that page, I did Start > Run > "%Windir%\KB928366.log" and got the
file not found error.

2. I have downloaded and saved the KB928366 file to my desktop.
(file name: "NDP1.1sp1-KB928366-X86")
When I run it (in either Safe Mode or not), the hard drive whirs some,
then
stops. Nothing else happens.

Is there anything else I can try?

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Update failure

Anonymous — Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:59 pm

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:59 pm

Log-on as Administrator and disable your anti-virus application before
attempting to install WinXP SP2.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Problem Solver:
http://winhlp.com/WxSP2.htm

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=fh;ln;xpsp2installed

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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MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

NXC wrote:

Quote:

I'm trying to install Windows XP service pack 2 to no avail. During
installation process, I received the following error message,,,"Service
Pack
2 Setup could not backup registry key HKCR\.DVR-MS to file
C:\\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackInstall$\reg00013. 5:Access is denied.

Would anyone know what this is and how this could be resolved? Thanks

NXC