errorr 101

[Deep]

Thanks Andy, sum brains at last!

This error 101 comes up when you try and reinstall the
software. When the installation does finish the second
time round the error 101 popup shows and does not allow
MSAS to start, there is no technical explanation in the
pop-up it just happens?!

The way iv fixed mine and several other systems is by way
of deleting the original installation directories and
ending running tasks for MSAS (after uninstallation of
course but there remains gcasSERV running in the
background) Then Re-installing MSAS but to another
directory.

I know this is not the proper way of doing things but im
not very literate in this area of problem solving!

What do you recommend other than going about my foolish
ways?

Ps. Can i add my system seems to run better after doing
all this, am i going mad?!

 

[AndyManchesta]

I post this on another newgroup earlier today can you
give it a try and see if it solves this error.

Goto start then control panel and to add/remove programs
Remove MSAS then delete the Microsoft
AntiSpyware folder from the program files area of
C:drive,

Then Use your search feature for "all files and
folders" and delete these 2 files which will be in the
Windows\system32 folder

GCCollection.dll

gcUnCompress.dll

Then download Ccleaner and run the cleaner part and also
the Issues feature at least twice to remove all of MSAS's
registry entries that are left.

http://www.ccleaner.com/download122.asp

Goto start and run and type

%temp%

Delete all the files you can from this folder

Goto start and run and type

prefetch

Delete the contents of this folder

Then reboot.

This may be abit overkill but we can then be sure you get
a clean install when you download it again.

Then download MS Antispy again from this link:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?
FamilyId=321CD7A2-6A57-4C57-A8BD-
DBF62EDA9671&displaylang=en

Im sure Microsoft are aware of this and error 101 will
tell them exactly what the cause is but this error code
doesnt mean anything to me and Ive not seen this before
so hopefully by removing all traces and reinstalling it
will help.

MSAS will slow the system abit with its real time
protection but nothing you should notice unless its
scanning or updating, If you ever visit a malicious
website or download spyware or even download something
genuine thats bundled with malware you will get a instant
alert and it will be blocked so it is well worth having
and is a valued item in my protection even though it is
beta, the real time protection makes it stand out from
the rest as it can save alot of problems when you know
every file thats trying to install on your system.

Let us know if you have any problems

Andy

 

[Deep]

Andy,

That is brilliant! Yep it does work and that Ccleaner is
a nice little tool too! Great stuff, thanks for your help!

Your right about that background process thing in MSAS it
does slow your pooter down when its doing something but
generally it just sits there! (sorry to sound doppy!!)

Other than this MSAS problem, I guess you are a genius
with building pooters!? Can i pick your brains? I want to
build an x64 system rather than a cheaper p4 setup, do
you think this is a good idea? Or should I be waiting
until MS Windows Vista is launched next year so that I
staying up to date? Reason is I have quite an old system
now and i want to be up there again but i want to have a
setup that will be current for a longer period of time if
you know what i mean?!!
Ps. Is Vista launching x32 or x64 ?

 

[AndyManchesta]

Hi Again Deep

Glad it solved your problem, I'm no genius with any
aspect of computers. I'm strong in some area's but know
next to nothing in others and I learn something new
everyday.

I'm strong with malware tricks and removal mainly because
I spend alot of time in this area but with the workings
of windows itself I have alot to learn about this and
think other's may be able to give you more help that I
can.

If you wish to build a new pc Id say go for it and not to
wait for vista because as with all new OS there will be
problems when it first comes out but Im sure with the
beta process they have at the moment they are finding out
these issues and will maybe fix them all before its
released. I think the idea's they have with vista are
amazing so I would be interested in that at some stage
but Im not in any rush to change my current setup.

If you upgrade the processor, Ram, Video cards etc.. then
Im sure you will have a great pc and wouldnt need to
upgrade to vista untill you feel ready for a change.

With Vista ive not even looked at this in any detail as
yet so do not know much about it, maybe some of the other
helpers here have been following this in more detail and
can offer thier opinions on this

Here's some links that may help :


http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/64bit/russel_x64f
aq.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/communities/
x64.mspx

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,120760,00.asp

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.mspx

http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsvista/about/

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/hone
ycutt_september17.mspx

http://www6.tomshardware.com/howto/20020904/


All the best

Andy

 

[Ron Chamberlin]

Deep,
Vista will be available in both 32 and 64 bit releases.

One suggestion I will give you about hardware is to make sure you get a
mobo with a PCI-e a/k/a PCI-Express video slot.

Ron Chamberlin
MS-MVP