Security...

[martha]

Originally, I had the first version of XP (Before SP1) I had to add Sp1
eventually to go from photoshop 7 to CS2
It wasn't any problem. BUT! when adding SP2 I started running into all of
the new "security" warnings. I've got all kinds of virus/spyware. I only
need an operating system. The people I worry about the most is Microsoft!
Seriously, What am I missing here? That's one of my main complaints about
Vista. A webpage that I just produced, open it in IE, I get a bar at the
top that says: "To help protect your security, Internet Explorer has
restricted this webpage... Bla Bla Bla..." You have to stop what your doing,
reach down, grab the mouse, Click on the Bar, and make a choice of several,
click on that, THEN, another "Security Warning" comes up and says: "Allowing
active content such as script and activeX can be useful, but Bla Bla
Bla...are you sure... bla bla bla" And you can't just hit enter, You have
to reach down, grab the mouse, You get the picture...Why do I buy this
Virus/spyware?
HELL! Who am I protecting myself from?

DAMN!

 

[PA Bear]

1. Uninstall SP2 via Add/Remove Programs and reboot.

2. 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.**

3. Do not install SP2 until an expert gives your HijackThis log a clean bill
of health.

Also see:

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