The Spyware icon doesn't display in the system tray

[Doug and Guara]

Random Icons, now you see them, reboot then they are gone, reboot and there
back, run a program and then there gone... I am stumped, I don't know how to
explain it.

The Spyware icon doesn't display in the system tray.
--- Yes, there is a check in the display icon in the system tray. ---
Yet, I beleive the Spyware is on, as the schuled scans are running...
I must note that the sound Icon isn't there all of the time (Seems random),
I did the restore from Windows CD but it didn't fix the sound Icon in the
system tray. Although, I can control the sound through the Sound option in
the control panel.
I have searched microsoft.com for a week or more, and Reinstall Window by
accedently as
the support page http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=322205 , but in step 7.
I didn't get a chance
to Press "R" to start the automatic Repair Process, instead it just
Partitioned/formated and reinstalled Windows XP... So After I completed the
UPDATES, I have the same problem that I
started with a system only running system programs.

I have Norton, Norton Password, Windows Activate, Local Area Connection, MSN
Messenger, ZoneAlarm, and Intel Extreme Graphic icon in my system tray.
I also have a LinkSys BEFSR41 DSL Router

ALL --- Installed Programs
Intel Extreme Graphics Driver
LiveReg (Symatec Corporation) --- Norton SystemWorks 2004,Version: 7.02
Build: 211.
LiveUpdate 2.6 (Symatic Corporation)
Microsoft AntiSpyware
MSN Messenger 6.2
Norton SystemWorks 2004 (Symantec Corporation) --- Windows AntiVirus = OFF
Norton WMI Update
Sigma Tel AC97 Audio Drivers
Windows XP Service Pack 2 --- AutoUpdate = ON
ZoneAlarm Pro --- Windows Firewall = NOT MONITORED

Some --- Installed HardWare
HID UPS Battery --- APC BACKUPS LS 500 (American Power Conversion)
Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphic Controller
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.70GHz
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Sigma Tel C-Major Audio

Yes, I have checked all windows file are "Signed"
Yes, I have msconfig each startup item to check for conflicts.

Yes, any information to make my system icons display properly would be
welcomed!

Many thanks

 

[Engel]

In relation with you Subject.
See in Options>Settings>General. On the right pane, the
last square (Dont mark)
Maybe this fix can help you for your Subject.
Engel

 

[Doug and Guara]

The "Hide the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon on the system tray" was
unchecked...
Thanks for your try.

I beleive this is a bug, not a setting.
As The programs that fail to load randomly are MSN messenger, MS AntiSpy,
and MS Sound.
If I was to guess it would be something to do with the drivers loaded for my
motherboard
(Intel®_Desktop_Board_D845GLAD)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (INF)
[INFINST_ENU.EXE]-infinst_enu.exe,
Integrated Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XP.EXE]-win2k_xp1410.exe,
Integrated Audio Driver [5.10.3686.CERTIFIED.EXE]-setup.exe
OR maybe my net card.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp - Networking - Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast
Ethernet NIC
But I am only guessing, and I don't know how to tell or how to corrected it.

My second guess would be MS autoUPdate updated a driver for my hardware as
My system worked fine, and between installing this MS antiSpy and
AutoUPdates
This problem started, but I can't forget NORTON UTITILITIES because if
a file is missing or currupt it searches and copies what it thinks to be the
right file
to the location sugguested in the registry.

Since all my systems files are signed, and autoupdates are complete, on a
mostly empty system...
I wouldn't know how to debug it as I am not sure what is causing this.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Doug and Guara]

I am going to reinstall WinXP,,,
and watching for the exact time this bug shows its self...

Thanks

P.S. I know I will be back ;-)

The "Hide the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon on the system tray" was
unchecked...
Thanks for your try.

I beleive this is a bug, not a setting.
As The programs that fail to load randomly are MSN messenger, MS AntiSpy,
and MS Sound.
If I was to guess it would be something to do with the drivers loaded for
my
motherboard
(Intel®_Desktop_Board_D845GLAD)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (INF)
[INFINST_ENU.EXE]-infinst_enu.exe,
Integrated Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XP.EXE]-win2k_xp1410.exe,
Integrated Audio Driver [5.10.3686.CERTIFIED.EXE]-setup.exe
OR maybe my net card.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp - Networking - Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast
Ethernet NIC
But I am only guessing, and I don't know how to tell or how to corrected
it.

My second guess would be MS autoUPdate updated a driver for my hardware as
My system worked fine, and between installing this MS antiSpy and
AutoUPdates
This problem started, but I can't forget NORTON UTITILITIES because if
a file is missing or currupt it searches and copies what it thinks to be
the
right file
to the location sugguested in the registry.

Since all my systems files are signed, and autoupdates are complete, on a
mostly empty system...
I wouldn't know how to debug it as I am not sure what is causing this.

Many thanks in advance.

In relation with you Subject.
See in Options>Settings>General. On the right pane, the
last square (Dont mark)
Maybe this fix can help you for your Subject.
Engel

 

[Bill Sanderson]

I'm surprised that you feel that reinstalling the Operating system will
somehow work around a bug in an application.

I think you are correct--and that the inconsistent icon is a bug in
Microsoft Antispyware. It's a bug--I don't have a workaround that will make
it consistent.
--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I am going to reinstall WinXP,,,
and watching for the exact time this bug shows its self...

Thanks

P.S. I know I will be back ;-)

The "Hide the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon on the system tray" was
unchecked...
Thanks for your try.

I beleive this is a bug, not a setting.
As The programs that fail to load randomly are MSN messenger, MS AntiSpy,
and MS Sound.
If I was to guess it would be something to do with the drivers loaded for
my
motherboard
(Intel®_Desktop_Board_D845GLAD)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (INF)
[INFINST_ENU.EXE]-infinst_enu.exe,
Integrated Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XP.EXE]-win2k_xp1410.exe,
Integrated Audio Driver [5.10.3686.CERTIFIED.EXE]-setup.exe
OR maybe my net card.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp - Networking - Realtek RTL8139/810x Family
Fast
Ethernet NIC
But I am only guessing, and I don't know how to tell or how to corrected
it.

My second guess would be MS autoUPdate updated a driver for my hardware
as
My system worked fine, and between installing this MS antiSpy and
AutoUPdates
This problem started, but I can't forget NORTON UTITILITIES because if
a file is missing or currupt it searches and copies what it thinks to be
the
right file
to the location sugguested in the registry.

Since all my systems files are signed, and autoupdates are complete, on a
mostly empty system...
I wouldn't know how to debug it as I am not sure what is causing this.

Many thanks in advance.

In relation with you Subject.
See in Options>Settings>General. On the right pane, the
last square (Dont mark)
Maybe this fix can help you for your Subject.
Engel
-----Original Message-----
Random Icons, now you see them, reboot then they are
gone, reboot and there
back, run a program and then there gone... I am stumped,
I don't know how to
explain it.

The Spyware icon doesn't display in the system tray.
--- Yes, there is a check in the display icon in the
system tray. ---
Yet, I beleive the Spyware is on, as the schuled scans
are running...
I must note that the sound Icon isn't there all of the
time (Seems random),
I did the restore from Windows CD but it didn't fix the
sound Icon in the
system tray. Although, I can control the sound through
the Sound option in
the control panel.
I have searched microsoft.com for a week or more, and
Reinstall Window by
accedently as
the support page http://support.microsoft.com/?
kbid=322205 , but in step 7.
I didn't get a chance
to Press "R" to start the automatic Repair Process,
instead it just
Partitioned/formated and reinstalled Windows XP... So
After I completed the
UPDATES, I have the same problem that I
started with a system only running system programs.

I have Norton, Norton Password, Windows Activate, Local
Area Connection, MSN
Messenger, ZoneAlarm, and Intel Extreme Graphic icon in
my system tray.
I also have a LinkSys BEFSR41 DSL Router

ALL --- Installed Programs
Intel Extreme Graphics Driver
LiveReg (Symatec Corporation) --- Norton SystemWorks
2004,Version: 7.02
Build: 211.
LiveUpdate 2.6 (Symatic Corporation)
Microsoft AntiSpyware
MSN Messenger 6.2
Norton SystemWorks 2004 (Symantec Corporation) ---
Windows AntiVirus = OFF
Norton WMI Update
Sigma Tel AC97 Audio Drivers
Windows XP Service Pack 2 --- AutoUpdate = ON
ZoneAlarm Pro --- Windows Firewall = NOT MONITORED

Some --- Installed HardWare
HID UPS Battery --- APC BACKUPS LS 500 (American Power
Conversion)
Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphic Controller
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.70GHz
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Sigma Tel C-Major Audio

Yes, I have checked all windows file are "Signed"
Yes, I have msconfig each startup item to check for
conflicts.

Yes, any information to make my system icons display
properly would be
welcomed!

Many thanks


.

 

[Doug and Guara]

I exported my Outlook Addresses, Messages, and Accounts and
continued to reinstalled my system,,, Windows XP
Activated, Updated, and reinstalled all programs.
and Now I am Proud to say that I have my "Show Hidden Icons" arrow near the
clock!!!!!

Some how something corrupted my "Show Hidden Icons" routine
and since all my Windows File were "signed"
windows update did little for me.
Well all is working fine.. and much quicker, if thats a word....
Hopefully Microsoft AntiSpy and Norton System Works will protect this from
happening again.

Many Thanks to all for your
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm surprised that you feel that reinstalling the Operating system will
somehow work around a bug in an application.

I think you are correct--and that the inconsistent icon is a bug in
Microsoft Antispyware. It's a bug--I don't have a workaround that will
make it consistent.
--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I am going to reinstall WinXP,,,
and watching for the exact time this bug shows its self...

Thanks

P.S. I know I will be back ;-)

The "Hide the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon on the system tray" was
unchecked...
Thanks for your try.

I beleive this is a bug, not a setting.
As The programs that fail to load randomly are MSN messenger, MS
AntiSpy,
and MS Sound.
If I was to guess it would be something to do with the drivers loaded
for my
motherboard
(Intel®_Desktop_Board_D845GLAD)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (INF)
[INFINST_ENU.EXE]-infinst_enu.exe,
Integrated Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XP.EXE]-win2k_xp1410.exe,
Integrated Audio Driver [5.10.3686.CERTIFIED.EXE]-setup.exe
OR maybe my net card.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp - Networking - Realtek RTL8139/810x Family
Fast
Ethernet NIC
But I am only guessing, and I don't know how to tell or how to corrected
it.

My second guess would be MS autoUPdate updated a driver for my hardware
as
My system worked fine, and between installing this MS antiSpy and
AutoUPdates
This problem started, but I can't forget NORTON UTITILITIES because if
a file is missing or currupt it searches and copies what it thinks to be
the
right file
to the location sugguested in the registry.

Since all my systems files are signed, and autoupdates are complete, on
a
mostly empty system...
I wouldn't know how to debug it as I am not sure what is causing this.

Many thanks in advance.





In relation with you Subject.
See in Options>Settings>General. On the right pane, the
last square (Dont mark)
Maybe this fix can help you for your Subject.
Engel
-----Original Message-----
Random Icons, now you see them, reboot then they are
gone, reboot and there
back, run a program and then there gone... I am stumped,
I don't know how to
explain it.

The Spyware icon doesn't display in the system tray.
--- Yes, there is a check in the display icon in the
system tray. ---
Yet, I beleive the Spyware is on, as the schuled scans
are running...
I must note that the sound Icon isn't there all of the
time (Seems random),
I did the restore from Windows CD but it didn't fix the
sound Icon in the
system tray. Although, I can control the sound through
the Sound option in
the control panel.
I have searched microsoft.com for a week or more, and
Reinstall Window by
accedently as
the support page http://support.microsoft.com/?
kbid=322205 , but in step 7.
I didn't get a chance
to Press "R" to start the automatic Repair Process,
instead it just
Partitioned/formated and reinstalled Windows XP... So
After I completed the
UPDATES, I have the same problem that I
started with a system only running system programs.

I have Norton, Norton Password, Windows Activate, Local
Area Connection, MSN
Messenger, ZoneAlarm, and Intel Extreme Graphic icon in
my system tray.
I also have a LinkSys BEFSR41 DSL Router

ALL --- Installed Programs
Intel Extreme Graphics Driver
LiveReg (Symatec Corporation) --- Norton SystemWorks
2004,Version: 7.02
Build: 211.
LiveUpdate 2.6 (Symatic Corporation)
Microsoft AntiSpyware
MSN Messenger 6.2
Norton SystemWorks 2004 (Symantec Corporation) ---
Windows AntiVirus = OFF
Norton WMI Update
Sigma Tel AC97 Audio Drivers
Windows XP Service Pack 2 --- AutoUpdate = ON
ZoneAlarm Pro --- Windows Firewall = NOT MONITORED

Some --- Installed HardWare
HID UPS Battery --- APC BACKUPS LS 500 (American Power
Conversion)
Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphic Controller
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.70GHz
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Sigma Tel C-Major Audio

Yes, I have checked all windows file are "Signed"
Yes, I have msconfig each startup item to check for
conflicts.

Yes, any information to make my system icons display
properly would be
welcomed!

Many thanks


.

 

[Bill Sanderson]

Great--I'd misunderstood what was missing. There are several MVP sites with
tips about how to correct some of these annoying issues with appearance in
the Windows Shell--but sometimes clean installing is a good way to, well,
clean up!

--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I exported my Outlook Addresses, Messages, and Accounts and
continued to reinstalled my system,,, Windows XP
Activated, Updated, and reinstalled all programs.
and Now I am Proud to say that I have my "Show Hidden Icons" arrow near
the clock!!!!!

Some how something corrupted my "Show Hidden Icons" routine
and since all my Windows File were "signed"
windows update did little for me.
Well all is working fine.. and much quicker, if thats a word....
Hopefully Microsoft AntiSpy and Norton System Works will protect this from
happening again.

Many Thanks to all for your
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm surprised that you feel that reinstalling the Operating system will
somehow work around a bug in an application.

I think you are correct--and that the inconsistent icon is a bug in
Microsoft Antispyware. It's a bug--I don't have a workaround that will
make it consistent.
--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I am going to reinstall WinXP,,,
and watching for the exact time this bug shows its self...

Thanks

P.S. I know I will be back ;-)

The "Hide the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon on the system tray" was
unchecked...
Thanks for your try.

I beleive this is a bug, not a setting.
As The programs that fail to load randomly are MSN messenger, MS
AntiSpy,
and MS Sound.
If I was to guess it would be something to do with the drivers loaded
for my
motherboard
(Intel®_Desktop_Board_D845GLAD)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (INF)
[INFINST_ENU.EXE]-infinst_enu.exe,
Integrated Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XP.EXE]-win2k_xp1410.exe,
Integrated Audio Driver [5.10.3686.CERTIFIED.EXE]-setup.exe
OR maybe my net card.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp - Networking - Realtek RTL8139/810x Family
Fast
Ethernet NIC
But I am only guessing, and I don't know how to tell or how to
corrected it.

My second guess would be MS autoUPdate updated a driver for my hardware
as
My system worked fine, and between installing this MS antiSpy and
AutoUPdates
This problem started, but I can't forget NORTON UTITILITIES because if
a file is missing or currupt it searches and copies what it thinks to
be the
right file
to the location sugguested in the registry.

Since all my systems files are signed, and autoupdates are complete, on
a
mostly empty system...
I wouldn't know how to debug it as I am not sure what is causing this.

Many thanks in advance.





In relation with you Subject.
See in Options>Settings>General. On the right pane, the
last square (Dont mark)
Maybe this fix can help you for your Subject.
Engel
-----Original Message-----
Random Icons, now you see them, reboot then they are
gone, reboot and there
back, run a program and then there gone... I am stumped,
I don't know how to
explain it.

The Spyware icon doesn't display in the system tray.
--- Yes, there is a check in the display icon in the
system tray. ---
Yet, I beleive the Spyware is on, as the schuled scans
are running...
I must note that the sound Icon isn't there all of the
time (Seems random),
I did the restore from Windows CD but it didn't fix the
sound Icon in the
system tray. Although, I can control the sound through
the Sound option in
the control panel.
I have searched microsoft.com for a week or more, and
Reinstall Window by
accedently as
the support page http://support.microsoft.com/?
kbid=322205 , but in step 7.
I didn't get a chance
to Press "R" to start the automatic Repair Process,
instead it just
Partitioned/formated and reinstalled Windows XP... So
After I completed the
UPDATES, I have the same problem that I
started with a system only running system programs.

I have Norton, Norton Password, Windows Activate, Local
Area Connection, MSN
Messenger, ZoneAlarm, and Intel Extreme Graphic icon in
my system tray.
I also have a LinkSys BEFSR41 DSL Router

ALL --- Installed Programs
Intel Extreme Graphics Driver
LiveReg (Symatec Corporation) --- Norton SystemWorks
2004,Version: 7.02
Build: 211.
LiveUpdate 2.6 (Symatic Corporation)
Microsoft AntiSpyware
MSN Messenger 6.2
Norton SystemWorks 2004 (Symantec Corporation) ---
Windows AntiVirus = OFF
Norton WMI Update
Sigma Tel AC97 Audio Drivers
Windows XP Service Pack 2 --- AutoUpdate = ON
ZoneAlarm Pro --- Windows Firewall = NOT MONITORED

Some --- Installed HardWare
HID UPS Battery --- APC BACKUPS LS 500 (American Power
Conversion)
Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphic Controller
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.70GHz
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Sigma Tel C-Major Audio

Yes, I have checked all windows file are "Signed"
Yes, I have msconfig each startup item to check for
conflicts.

Yes, any information to make my system icons display
properly would be
welcomed!

Many thanks


.

 

[Doug and Guara]

Thank for your reply,

What is a MVP site? or maybe what link would have been a better starting
point
to fix the "Show Hidden Icons" routine for window XP as I can't stand these
annoying issues.

Again Thanks

Great--I'd misunderstood what was missing. There are several MVP sites
with tips about how to correct some of these annoying issues with
appearance in the Windows Shell--but sometimes clean installing is a good
way to, well, clean up!

--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I exported my Outlook Addresses, Messages, and Accounts and
continued to reinstalled my system,,, Windows XP
Activated, Updated, and reinstalled all programs.
and Now I am Proud to say that I have my "Show Hidden Icons" arrow near
the clock!!!!!

Some how something corrupted my "Show Hidden Icons" routine
and since all my Windows File were "signed"
windows update did little for me.
Well all is working fine.. and much quicker, if thats a word....
Hopefully Microsoft AntiSpy and Norton System Works will protect this
from
happening again.

Many Thanks to all for your
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm surprised that you feel that reinstalling the Operating system will
somehow work around a bug in an application.

I think you are correct--and that the inconsistent icon is a bug in
Microsoft Antispyware. It's a bug--I don't have a workaround that will
make it consistent.
--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I am going to reinstall WinXP,,,
and watching for the exact time this bug shows its self...

Thanks

P.S. I know I will be back ;-)

The "Hide the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon on the system tray" was
unchecked...
Thanks for your try.

I beleive this is a bug, not a setting.
As The programs that fail to load randomly are MSN messenger, MS
AntiSpy,
and MS Sound.
If I was to guess it would be something to do with the drivers loaded
for my
motherboard
(Intel®_Desktop_Board_D845GLAD)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (INF)
[INFINST_ENU.EXE]-infinst_enu.exe,
Integrated Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XP.EXE]-win2k_xp1410.exe,
Integrated Audio Driver [5.10.3686.CERTIFIED.EXE]-setup.exe
OR maybe my net card.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp - Networking - Realtek RTL8139/810x Family
Fast
Ethernet NIC
But I am only guessing, and I don't know how to tell or how to
corrected it.

My second guess would be MS autoUPdate updated a driver for my
hardware as
My system worked fine, and between installing this MS antiSpy and
AutoUPdates
This problem started, but I can't forget NORTON UTITILITIES because if
a file is missing or currupt it searches and copies what it thinks to
be the
right file
to the location sugguested in the registry.

Since all my systems files are signed, and autoupdates are complete,
on a
mostly empty system...
I wouldn't know how to debug it as I am not sure what is causing this.

Many thanks in advance.





In relation with you Subject.
See in Options>Settings>General. On the right pane, the
last square (Dont mark)
Maybe this fix can help you for your Subject.
Engel
-----Original Message-----
Random Icons, now you see them, reboot then they are
gone, reboot and there
back, run a program and then there gone... I am stumped,
I don't know how to
explain it.

The Spyware icon doesn't display in the system tray.
--- Yes, there is a check in the display icon in the
system tray. ---
Yet, I beleive the Spyware is on, as the schuled scans
are running...
I must note that the sound Icon isn't there all of the
time (Seems random),
I did the restore from Windows CD but it didn't fix the
sound Icon in the
system tray. Although, I can control the sound through
the Sound option in
the control panel.
I have searched microsoft.com for a week or more, and
Reinstall Window by
accedently as
the support page http://support.microsoft.com/?
kbid=322205 , but in step 7.
I didn't get a chance
to Press "R" to start the automatic Repair Process,
instead it just
Partitioned/formated and reinstalled Windows XP... So
After I completed the
UPDATES, I have the same problem that I
started with a system only running system programs.

I have Norton, Norton Password, Windows Activate, Local
Area Connection, MSN
Messenger, ZoneAlarm, and Intel Extreme Graphic icon in
my system tray.
I also have a LinkSys BEFSR41 DSL Router

ALL --- Installed Programs
Intel Extreme Graphics Driver
LiveReg (Symatec Corporation) --- Norton SystemWorks
2004,Version: 7.02
Build: 211.
LiveUpdate 2.6 (Symatic Corporation)
Microsoft AntiSpyware
MSN Messenger 6.2
Norton SystemWorks 2004 (Symantec Corporation) ---
Windows AntiVirus = OFF
Norton WMI Update
Sigma Tel AC97 Audio Drivers
Windows XP Service Pack 2 --- AutoUpdate = ON
ZoneAlarm Pro --- Windows Firewall = NOT MONITORED

Some --- Installed HardWare
HID UPS Battery --- APC BACKUPS LS 500 (American Power
Conversion)
Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphic Controller
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.70GHz
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Sigma Tel C-Major Audio

Yes, I have checked all windows file are "Signed"
Yes, I have msconfig each startup item to check for
conflicts.

Yes, any information to make my system icons display
properly would be
welcomed!

Many thanks


.

 

[Doug and Guara]

Oh, I forgot, I found this NEWSGROUP by accident,
and it has been the best resource in my opinon.
Is there a link this all the NEWSGROUPS topics, links and passwords all on
one page
or do I have to spend a year searching each topic, open, read, for each
topic.

Is there a faster way to add many Microsoft NEWSGROUPS?

Again Thanks

Great--I'd misunderstood what was missing. There are several MVP sites
with tips about how to correct some of these annoying issues with
appearance in the Windows Shell--but sometimes clean installing is a good
way to, well, clean up!

--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I exported my Outlook Addresses, Messages, and Accounts and
continued to reinstalled my system,,, Windows XP
Activated, Updated, and reinstalled all programs.
and Now I am Proud to say that I have my "Show Hidden Icons" arrow near
the clock!!!!!

Some how something corrupted my "Show Hidden Icons" routine
and since all my Windows File were "signed"
windows update did little for me.
Well all is working fine.. and much quicker, if thats a word....
Hopefully Microsoft AntiSpy and Norton System Works will protect this
from
happening again.

Many Thanks to all for your
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm surprised that you feel that reinstalling the Operating system will
somehow work around a bug in an application.

I think you are correct--and that the inconsistent icon is a bug in
Microsoft Antispyware. It's a bug--I don't have a workaround that will
make it consistent.
--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I am going to reinstall WinXP,,,
and watching for the exact time this bug shows its self...

Thanks

P.S. I know I will be back ;-)

The "Hide the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon on the system tray" was
unchecked...
Thanks for your try.

I beleive this is a bug, not a setting.
As The programs that fail to load randomly are MSN messenger, MS
AntiSpy,
and MS Sound.
If I was to guess it would be something to do with the drivers loaded
for my
motherboard
(Intel®_Desktop_Board_D845GLAD)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (INF)
[INFINST_ENU.EXE]-infinst_enu.exe,
Integrated Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XP.EXE]-win2k_xp1410.exe,
Integrated Audio Driver [5.10.3686.CERTIFIED.EXE]-setup.exe
OR maybe my net card.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp - Networking - Realtek RTL8139/810x Family
Fast
Ethernet NIC
But I am only guessing, and I don't know how to tell or how to
corrected it.

My second guess would be MS autoUPdate updated a driver for my
hardware as
My system worked fine, and between installing this MS antiSpy and
AutoUPdates
This problem started, but I can't forget NORTON UTITILITIES because if
a file is missing or currupt it searches and copies what it thinks to
be the
right file
to the location sugguested in the registry.

Since all my systems files are signed, and autoupdates are complete,
on a
mostly empty system...
I wouldn't know how to debug it as I am not sure what is causing this.

Many thanks in advance.





In relation with you Subject.
See in Options>Settings>General. On the right pane, the
last square (Dont mark)
Maybe this fix can help you for your Subject.
Engel
-----Original Message-----
Random Icons, now you see them, reboot then they are
gone, reboot and there
back, run a program and then there gone... I am stumped,
I don't know how to
explain it.

The Spyware icon doesn't display in the system tray.
--- Yes, there is a check in the display icon in the
system tray. ---
Yet, I beleive the Spyware is on, as the schuled scans
are running...
I must note that the sound Icon isn't there all of the
time (Seems random),
I did the restore from Windows CD but it didn't fix the
sound Icon in the
system tray. Although, I can control the sound through
the Sound option in
the control panel.
I have searched microsoft.com for a week or more, and
Reinstall Window by
accedently as
the support page http://support.microsoft.com/?
kbid=322205 , but in step 7.
I didn't get a chance
to Press "R" to start the automatic Repair Process,
instead it just
Partitioned/formated and reinstalled Windows XP... So
After I completed the
UPDATES, I have the same problem that I
started with a system only running system programs.

I have Norton, Norton Password, Windows Activate, Local
Area Connection, MSN
Messenger, ZoneAlarm, and Intel Extreme Graphic icon in
my system tray.
I also have a LinkSys BEFSR41 DSL Router

ALL --- Installed Programs
Intel Extreme Graphics Driver
LiveReg (Symatec Corporation) --- Norton SystemWorks
2004,Version: 7.02
Build: 211.
LiveUpdate 2.6 (Symatic Corporation)
Microsoft AntiSpyware
MSN Messenger 6.2
Norton SystemWorks 2004 (Symantec Corporation) ---
Windows AntiVirus = OFF
Norton WMI Update
Sigma Tel AC97 Audio Drivers
Windows XP Service Pack 2 --- AutoUpdate = ON
ZoneAlarm Pro --- Windows Firewall = NOT MONITORED

Some --- Installed HardWare
HID UPS Battery --- APC BACKUPS LS 500 (American Power
Conversion)
Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphic Controller
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.70GHz
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Sigma Tel C-Major Audio

Yes, I have checked all windows file are "Signed"
Yes, I have msconfig each startup item to check for
conflicts.

Yes, any information to make my system icons display
properly would be
welcomed!

Many thanks


.

 

[Bill Sanderson]

They are working to improve both the visibility and the ease of access to
these groups within newer versions of Microsoft software.

Currently, in the .509 version of Microsoft Antispyware, there is a direct
link to the HTML interface to these groups reachable by just clicking Help
in the program.

That first page of the HTML interface includes the information about how to
access the groups via NNTP.

A newer and much nicer HTML interface to a broad spectrum of newsgroups
supporting released Microsoft products can be found here:

http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.aspx

I'm not impressed with the ease of finding information to access these
groups via NNTP at present--it isn't easy to find. Here's one page showing
how to do this--ignore the SMS specfiic stuff and just search on newsgroups
of interest to you once you've pulled in the list.

http://www.microsoft.com/smserver/community/setup.asp



--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

Oh, I forgot, I found this NEWSGROUP by accident,
and it has been the best resource in my opinon.
Is there a link this all the NEWSGROUPS topics, links and passwords all on
one page
or do I have to spend a year searching each topic, open, read, for each
topic.

Is there a faster way to add many Microsoft NEWSGROUPS?

Again Thanks

Great--I'd misunderstood what was missing. There are several MVP sites
with tips about how to correct some of these annoying issues with
appearance in the Windows Shell--but sometimes clean installing is a good
way to, well, clean up!

--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I exported my Outlook Addresses, Messages, and Accounts and
continued to reinstalled my system,,, Windows XP
Activated, Updated, and reinstalled all programs.
and Now I am Proud to say that I have my "Show Hidden Icons" arrow near
the clock!!!!!

Some how something corrupted my "Show Hidden Icons" routine
and since all my Windows File were "signed"
windows update did little for me.
Well all is working fine.. and much quicker, if thats a word....
Hopefully Microsoft AntiSpy and Norton System Works will protect this
from
happening again.

Many Thanks to all for your
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm surprised that you feel that reinstalling the Operating system will
somehow work around a bug in an application.

I think you are correct--and that the inconsistent icon is a bug in
Microsoft Antispyware. It's a bug--I don't have a workaround that will
make it consistent.
--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I am going to reinstall WinXP,,,
and watching for the exact time this bug shows its self...

Thanks

P.S. I know I will be back ;-)

The "Hide the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon on the system tray" was
unchecked...
Thanks for your try.

I beleive this is a bug, not a setting.
As The programs that fail to load randomly are MSN messenger, MS
AntiSpy,
and MS Sound.
If I was to guess it would be something to do with the drivers loaded
for my
motherboard
(Intel®_Desktop_Board_D845GLAD)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (INF)
[INFINST_ENU.EXE]-infinst_enu.exe,
Integrated Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XP.EXE]-win2k_xp1410.exe,
Integrated Audio Driver [5.10.3686.CERTIFIED.EXE]-setup.exe
OR maybe my net card.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp - Networking - Realtek RTL8139/810x Family
Fast
Ethernet NIC
But I am only guessing, and I don't know how to tell or how to
corrected it.

My second guess would be MS autoUPdate updated a driver for my
hardware as
My system worked fine, and between installing this MS antiSpy and
AutoUPdates
This problem started, but I can't forget NORTON UTITILITIES because
if
a file is missing or currupt it searches and copies what it thinks to
be the
right file
to the location sugguested in the registry.

Since all my systems files are signed, and autoupdates are complete,
on a
mostly empty system...
I wouldn't know how to debug it as I am not sure what is causing
this.

Many thanks in advance.





In relation with you Subject.
See in Options>Settings>General. On the right pane, the
last square (Dont mark)
Maybe this fix can help you for your Subject.
Engel
-----Original Message-----
Random Icons, now you see them, reboot then they are
gone, reboot and there
back, run a program and then there gone... I am stumped,
I don't know how to
explain it.

The Spyware icon doesn't display in the system tray.
--- Yes, there is a check in the display icon in the
system tray. ---
Yet, I beleive the Spyware is on, as the schuled scans
are running...
I must note that the sound Icon isn't there all of the
time (Seems random),
I did the restore from Windows CD but it didn't fix the
sound Icon in the
system tray. Although, I can control the sound through
the Sound option in
the control panel.
I have searched microsoft.com for a week or more, and
Reinstall Window by
accedently as
the support page http://support.microsoft.com/?
kbid=322205 , but in step 7.
I didn't get a chance
to Press "R" to start the automatic Repair Process,
instead it just
Partitioned/formated and reinstalled Windows XP... So
After I completed the
UPDATES, I have the same problem that I
started with a system only running system programs.

I have Norton, Norton Password, Windows Activate, Local
Area Connection, MSN
Messenger, ZoneAlarm, and Intel Extreme Graphic icon in
my system tray.
I also have a LinkSys BEFSR41 DSL Router

ALL --- Installed Programs
Intel Extreme Graphics Driver
LiveReg (Symatec Corporation) --- Norton SystemWorks
2004,Version: 7.02
Build: 211.
LiveUpdate 2.6 (Symatic Corporation)
Microsoft AntiSpyware
MSN Messenger 6.2
Norton SystemWorks 2004 (Symantec Corporation) ---
Windows AntiVirus = OFF
Norton WMI Update
Sigma Tel AC97 Audio Drivers
Windows XP Service Pack 2 --- AutoUpdate = ON
ZoneAlarm Pro --- Windows Firewall = NOT MONITORED

Some --- Installed HardWare
HID UPS Battery --- APC BACKUPS LS 500 (American Power
Conversion)
Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphic Controller
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.70GHz
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Sigma Tel C-Major Audio

Yes, I have checked all windows file are "Signed"
Yes, I have msconfig each startup item to check for
conflicts.

Yes, any information to make my system icons display
properly would be
welcomed!

Many thanks


.

 

[Bill Sanderson]

One site with fixes for a number of such annoyances is this one:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp.htm

Here's another:

http://www.dougknox.com/

Because both of these sites may offer fixes that involve running a script on
your machine, you may need to turn off Microsoft Antispyware before running
the scripts, for correct operation. Scripts from these sites should be
safe, and effective at what they are desiggned to take care of--but some
care is advisable.

Both Doug Knox and Kelly Theriot have been recognized by Microsoft as MVP's
for their work supporting users:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/community/mvp/bios/knox.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/theriot.mspx

You can find out more about MVP's as a group here:




--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

Thank for your reply,

What is a MVP site? or maybe what link would have been a better starting
point
to fix the "Show Hidden Icons" routine for window XP as I can't stand
these
annoying issues.

Again Thanks

Great--I'd misunderstood what was missing. There are several MVP sites
with tips about how to correct some of these annoying issues with
appearance in the Windows Shell--but sometimes clean installing is a good
way to, well, clean up!

--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I exported my Outlook Addresses, Messages, and Accounts and
continued to reinstalled my system,,, Windows XP
Activated, Updated, and reinstalled all programs.
and Now I am Proud to say that I have my "Show Hidden Icons" arrow near
the clock!!!!!

Some how something corrupted my "Show Hidden Icons" routine
and since all my Windows File were "signed"
windows update did little for me.
Well all is working fine.. and much quicker, if thats a word....
Hopefully Microsoft AntiSpy and Norton System Works will protect this
from
happening again.

Many Thanks to all for your
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm surprised that you feel that reinstalling the Operating system will
somehow work around a bug in an application.

I think you are correct--and that the inconsistent icon is a bug in
Microsoft Antispyware. It's a bug--I don't have a workaround that will
make it consistent.
--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I am going to reinstall WinXP,,,
and watching for the exact time this bug shows its self...

Thanks

P.S. I know I will be back ;-)

The "Hide the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon on the system tray" was
unchecked...
Thanks for your try.

I beleive this is a bug, not a setting.
As The programs that fail to load randomly are MSN messenger, MS
AntiSpy,
and MS Sound.
If I was to guess it would be something to do with the drivers loaded
for my
motherboard
(Intel®_Desktop_Board_D845GLAD)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (INF)
[INFINST_ENU.EXE]-infinst_enu.exe,
Integrated Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XP.EXE]-win2k_xp1410.exe,
Integrated Audio Driver [5.10.3686.CERTIFIED.EXE]-setup.exe
OR maybe my net card.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp - Networking - Realtek RTL8139/810x Family
Fast
Ethernet NIC
But I am only guessing, and I don't know how to tell or how to
corrected it.

My second guess would be MS autoUPdate updated a driver for my
hardware as
My system worked fine, and between installing this MS antiSpy and
AutoUPdates
This problem started, but I can't forget NORTON UTITILITIES because
if
a file is missing or currupt it searches and copies what it thinks to
be the
right file
to the location sugguested in the registry.

Since all my systems files are signed, and autoupdates are complete,
on a
mostly empty system...
I wouldn't know how to debug it as I am not sure what is causing
this.

Many thanks in advance.





In relation with you Subject.
See in Options>Settings>General. On the right pane, the
last square (Dont mark)
Maybe this fix can help you for your Subject.
Engel
-----Original Message-----
Random Icons, now you see them, reboot then they are
gone, reboot and there
back, run a program and then there gone... I am stumped,
I don't know how to
explain it.

The Spyware icon doesn't display in the system tray.
--- Yes, there is a check in the display icon in the
system tray. ---
Yet, I beleive the Spyware is on, as the schuled scans
are running...
I must note that the sound Icon isn't there all of the
time (Seems random),
I did the restore from Windows CD but it didn't fix the
sound Icon in the
system tray. Although, I can control the sound through
the Sound option in
the control panel.
I have searched microsoft.com for a week or more, and
Reinstall Window by
accedently as
the support page http://support.microsoft.com/?
kbid=322205 , but in step 7.
I didn't get a chance
to Press "R" to start the automatic Repair Process,
instead it just
Partitioned/formated and reinstalled Windows XP... So
After I completed the
UPDATES, I have the same problem that I
started with a system only running system programs.

I have Norton, Norton Password, Windows Activate, Local
Area Connection, MSN
Messenger, ZoneAlarm, and Intel Extreme Graphic icon in
my system tray.
I also have a LinkSys BEFSR41 DSL Router

ALL --- Installed Programs
Intel Extreme Graphics Driver
LiveReg (Symatec Corporation) --- Norton SystemWorks
2004,Version: 7.02
Build: 211.
LiveUpdate 2.6 (Symatic Corporation)
Microsoft AntiSpyware
MSN Messenger 6.2
Norton SystemWorks 2004 (Symantec Corporation) ---
Windows AntiVirus = OFF
Norton WMI Update
Sigma Tel AC97 Audio Drivers
Windows XP Service Pack 2 --- AutoUpdate = ON
ZoneAlarm Pro --- Windows Firewall = NOT MONITORED

Some --- Installed HardWare
HID UPS Battery --- APC BACKUPS LS 500 (American Power
Conversion)
Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphic Controller
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.70GHz
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Sigma Tel C-Major Audio

Yes, I have checked all windows file are "Signed"
Yes, I have msconfig each startup item to check for
conflicts.

Yes, any information to make my system icons display
properly would be
welcomed!

Many thanks


.

 

[Doug and Guara]

Many thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They are working to improve both the visibility and the ease of access to
these groups within newer versions of Microsoft software.

Currently, in the .509 version of Microsoft Antispyware, there is a direct
link to the HTML interface to these groups reachable by just clicking Help
in the program.

That first page of the HTML interface includes the information about how
to access the groups via NNTP.

A newer and much nicer HTML interface to a broad spectrum of newsgroups
supporting released Microsoft products can be found here:

http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.aspx

I'm not impressed with the ease of finding information to access these
groups via NNTP at present--it isn't easy to find. Here's one page
showing how to do this--ignore the SMS specfiic stuff and just search on
newsgroups of interest to you once you've pulled in the list.

http://www.microsoft.com/smserver/community/setup.asp



--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

Oh, I forgot, I found this NEWSGROUP by accident,
and it has been the best resource in my opinon.
Is there a link this all the NEWSGROUPS topics, links and passwords all
on one page
or do I have to spend a year searching each topic, open, read, for each
topic.

Is there a faster way to add many Microsoft NEWSGROUPS?

Again Thanks

Great--I'd misunderstood what was missing. There are several MVP sites
with tips about how to correct some of these annoying issues with
appearance in the Windows Shell--but sometimes clean installing is a
good way to, well, clean up!

--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I exported my Outlook Addresses, Messages, and Accounts and
continued to reinstalled my system,,, Windows XP
Activated, Updated, and reinstalled all programs.
and Now I am Proud to say that I have my "Show Hidden Icons" arrow near
the clock!!!!!

Some how something corrupted my "Show Hidden Icons" routine
and since all my Windows File were "signed"
windows update did little for me.
Well all is working fine.. and much quicker, if thats a word....
Hopefully Microsoft AntiSpy and Norton System Works will protect this
from
happening again.

Many Thanks to all for your
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm surprised that you feel that reinstalling the Operating system
will somehow work around a bug in an application.

I think you are correct--and that the inconsistent icon is a bug in
Microsoft Antispyware. It's a bug--I don't have a workaround that
will make it consistent.
--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I am going to reinstall WinXP,,,
and watching for the exact time this bug shows its self...

Thanks

P.S. I know I will be back ;-)

The "Hide the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon on the system tray" was
unchecked...
Thanks for your try.

I beleive this is a bug, not a setting.
As The programs that fail to load randomly are MSN messenger, MS
AntiSpy,
and MS Sound.
If I was to guess it would be something to do with the drivers
loaded for my
motherboard
(Intel®_Desktop_Board_D845GLAD)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (INF)
[INFINST_ENU.EXE]-infinst_enu.exe,
Integrated Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XP.EXE]-win2k_xp1410.exe,
Integrated Audio Driver [5.10.3686.CERTIFIED.EXE]-setup.exe
OR maybe my net card.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp - Networking - Realtek RTL8139/810x
Family Fast
Ethernet NIC
But I am only guessing, and I don't know how to tell or how to
corrected it.

My second guess would be MS autoUPdate updated a driver for my
hardware as
My system worked fine, and between installing this MS antiSpy and
AutoUPdates
This problem started, but I can't forget NORTON UTITILITIES because
if
a file is missing or currupt it searches and copies what it thinks
to be the
right file
to the location sugguested in the registry.

Since all my systems files are signed, and autoupdates are complete,
on a
mostly empty system...
I wouldn't know how to debug it as I am not sure what is causing
this.

Many thanks in advance.





In relation with you Subject.
See in Options>Settings>General. On the right pane, the
last square (Dont mark)
Maybe this fix can help you for your Subject.
Engel
-----Original Message-----
Random Icons, now you see them, reboot then they are
gone, reboot and there
back, run a program and then there gone... I am stumped,
I don't know how to
explain it.

The Spyware icon doesn't display in the system tray.
--- Yes, there is a check in the display icon in the
system tray. ---
Yet, I beleive the Spyware is on, as the schuled scans
are running...
I must note that the sound Icon isn't there all of the
time (Seems random),
I did the restore from Windows CD but it didn't fix the
sound Icon in the
system tray. Although, I can control the sound through
the Sound option in
the control panel.
I have searched microsoft.com for a week or more, and
Reinstall Window by
accedently as
the support page http://support.microsoft.com/?
kbid=322205 , but in step 7.
I didn't get a chance
to Press "R" to start the automatic Repair Process,
instead it just
Partitioned/formated and reinstalled Windows XP... So
After I completed the
UPDATES, I have the same problem that I
started with a system only running system programs.

I have Norton, Norton Password, Windows Activate, Local
Area Connection, MSN
Messenger, ZoneAlarm, and Intel Extreme Graphic icon in
my system tray.
I also have a LinkSys BEFSR41 DSL Router

ALL --- Installed Programs
Intel Extreme Graphics Driver
LiveReg (Symatec Corporation) --- Norton SystemWorks
2004,Version: 7.02
Build: 211.
LiveUpdate 2.6 (Symatic Corporation)
Microsoft AntiSpyware
MSN Messenger 6.2
Norton SystemWorks 2004 (Symantec Corporation) ---
Windows AntiVirus = OFF
Norton WMI Update
Sigma Tel AC97 Audio Drivers
Windows XP Service Pack 2 --- AutoUpdate = ON
ZoneAlarm Pro --- Windows Firewall = NOT MONITORED

Some --- Installed HardWare
HID UPS Battery --- APC BACKUPS LS 500 (American Power
Conversion)
Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphic Controller
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.70GHz
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Sigma Tel C-Major Audio

Yes, I have checked all windows file are "Signed"
Yes, I have msconfig each startup item to check for
conflicts.

Yes, any information to make my system icons display
properly would be
welcomed!

Many thanks


.

 

[Bill Sanderson]

Beware--newsgroups can be addictive!
--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

Many thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They are working to improve both the visibility and the ease of access to
these groups within newer versions of Microsoft software.

Currently, in the .509 version of Microsoft Antispyware, there is a
direct link to the HTML interface to these groups reachable by just
clicking Help in the program.

That first page of the HTML interface includes the information about how
to access the groups via NNTP.

A newer and much nicer HTML interface to a broad spectrum of newsgroups
supporting released Microsoft products can be found here:

http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.aspx

I'm not impressed with the ease of finding information to access these
groups via NNTP at present--it isn't easy to find. Here's one page
showing how to do this--ignore the SMS specfiic stuff and just search on
newsgroups of interest to you once you've pulled in the list.

http://www.microsoft.com/smserver/community/setup.asp



--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

Oh, I forgot, I found this NEWSGROUP by accident,
and it has been the best resource in my opinon.
Is there a link this all the NEWSGROUPS topics, links and passwords all
on one page
or do I have to spend a year searching each topic, open, read, for each
topic.

Is there a faster way to add many Microsoft NEWSGROUPS?

Again Thanks

Great--I'd misunderstood what was missing. There are several MVP sites
with tips about how to correct some of these annoying issues with
appearance in the Windows Shell--but sometimes clean installing is a
good way to, well, clean up!

--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I exported my Outlook Addresses, Messages, and Accounts and
continued to reinstalled my system,,, Windows XP
Activated, Updated, and reinstalled all programs.
and Now I am Proud to say that I have my "Show Hidden Icons" arrow
near the clock!!!!!

Some how something corrupted my "Show Hidden Icons" routine
and since all my Windows File were "signed"
windows update did little for me.
Well all is working fine.. and much quicker, if thats a word....
Hopefully Microsoft AntiSpy and Norton System Works will protect this
from
happening again.

Many Thanks to all for your
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm surprised that you feel that reinstalling the Operating system
will somehow work around a bug in an application.

I think you are correct--and that the inconsistent icon is a bug in
Microsoft Antispyware. It's a bug--I don't have a workaround that
will make it consistent.
--
FAQ for Microsoft Antispyware:
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

I am going to reinstall WinXP,,,
and watching for the exact time this bug shows its self...

Thanks

P.S. I know I will be back ;-)

The "Hide the Microsoft AntiSpyware icon on the system tray" was
unchecked...
Thanks for your try.

I beleive this is a bug, not a setting.
As The programs that fail to load randomly are MSN messenger, MS
AntiSpy,
and MS Sound.
If I was to guess it would be something to do with the drivers
loaded for my
motherboard
(Intel®_Desktop_Board_D845GLAD)
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (INF)
[INFINST_ENU.EXE]-infinst_enu.exe,
Integrated Graphics Driver [WIN2K_XP.EXE]-win2k_xp1410.exe,
Integrated Audio Driver [5.10.3686.CERTIFIED.EXE]-setup.exe
OR maybe my net card.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp - Networking - Realtek RTL8139/810x
Family Fast
Ethernet NIC
But I am only guessing, and I don't know how to tell or how to
corrected it.

My second guess would be MS autoUPdate updated a driver for my
hardware as
My system worked fine, and between installing this MS antiSpy and
AutoUPdates
This problem started, but I can't forget NORTON UTITILITIES because
if
a file is missing or currupt it searches and copies what it thinks
to be the
right file
to the location sugguested in the registry.

Since all my systems files are signed, and autoupdates are
complete, on a
mostly empty system...
I wouldn't know how to debug it as I am not sure what is causing
this.

Many thanks in advance.





In relation with you Subject.
See in Options>Settings>General. On the right pane, the
last square (Dont mark)
Maybe this fix can help you for your Subject.
Engel
-----Original Message-----
Random Icons, now you see them, reboot then they are
gone, reboot and there
back, run a program and then there gone... I am stumped,
I don't know how to
explain it.

The Spyware icon doesn't display in the system tray.
--- Yes, there is a check in the display icon in the
system tray. ---
Yet, I beleive the Spyware is on, as the schuled scans
are running...
I must note that the sound Icon isn't there all of the
time (Seems random),
I did the restore from Windows CD but it didn't fix the
sound Icon in the
system tray. Although, I can control the sound through
the Sound option in
the control panel.
I have searched microsoft.com for a week or more, and
Reinstall Window by
accedently as
the support page http://support.microsoft.com/?
kbid=322205 , but in step 7.
I didn't get a chance
to Press "R" to start the automatic Repair Process,
instead it just
Partitioned/formated and reinstalled Windows XP... So
After I completed the
UPDATES, I have the same problem that I
started with a system only running system programs.

I have Norton, Norton Password, Windows Activate, Local
Area Connection, MSN
Messenger, ZoneAlarm, and Intel Extreme Graphic icon in
my system tray.
I also have a LinkSys BEFSR41 DSL Router

ALL --- Installed Programs
Intel Extreme Graphics Driver
LiveReg (Symatec Corporation) --- Norton SystemWorks
2004,Version: 7.02
Build: 211.
LiveUpdate 2.6 (Symatic Corporation)
Microsoft AntiSpyware
MSN Messenger 6.2
Norton SystemWorks 2004 (Symantec Corporation) ---
Windows AntiVirus = OFF
Norton WMI Update
Sigma Tel AC97 Audio Drivers
Windows XP Service Pack 2 --- AutoUpdate = ON
ZoneAlarm Pro --- Windows Firewall = NOT MONITORED

Some --- Installed HardWare
HID UPS Battery --- APC BACKUPS LS 500 (American Power
Conversion)
Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphic Controller
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.70GHz
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Sigma Tel C-Major Audio

Yes, I have checked all windows file are "Signed"
Yes, I have msconfig each startup item to check for
conflicts.

Yes, any information to make my system icons display
properly would be
welcomed!

Many thanks


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