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Danny
I installed SP3 ( via Update notification icon) now I can no longer access
the Internet. What is going on??? PLEASE HELP!!
Dan
the Internet. What is going on??? PLEASE HELP!!
Dan
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
M
Mick Murphy
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid
Above is MS's free support link for XP SP3
Above is MS's free support link for XP SP3
R
Ron
Danny said:I installed SP3 ( via Update notification icon) now I can no longer access
the Internet. What is going on??? PLEASE HELP!!
Dan
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Ron
I had the same problem last week, as did two other people in my building. In
all three cases we had to go back to a system restore point to get the
computers working again. Now I am afraid to install the update that they
keep pushing. Did you find any answers on the help site?? Have they fixed
the issue?
Ron
all three cases we had to go back to a system restore point to get the
computers working again. Now I am afraid to install the update that they
keep pushing. Did you find any answers on the help site?? Have they fixed
the issue?
Ron
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Andrew
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid
A good site for support. Probably the Service pack you downloaded is
corrupted. try reinstalling network drivers. thats all i an think of.
A good site for support. Probably the Service pack you downloaded is
corrupted. try reinstalling network drivers. thats all i an think of.
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PA Bear [MS MVP]
Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
G
Galen Somerville
Danny said:I installed SP3 ( via Update notification icon) now I can no longer access
the Internet. What is going on??? PLEASE HELP!!
Dan
If you use ZoneAlarm, update to the latest before installing SP-3
Galen
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Danny
After spending 4 hours on the phone with SP3 Engineering Support, SP2 was
"restored" in order for my computer to connect to the Internet. The SP3
Support Engineers, via "msconfig" command, disabled all 3rd party software
only allowing windows programs to run. Still could NOT access Internet via
IE/OE.
MS SP3 Support Engineers(3 of them in Texas) removed and reloaded SP3 step
by step checking each programming line. Computer still would NOT connect to
Internet. So they "restored" to SP2 and all works fine.
They installed "SP# Blockere.EXE to prevent SP3 from installing on my
computer ubtil they fix this worldwide problem.
None of the solutions presented here or anywhere else worked.
Dan
"restored" in order for my computer to connect to the Internet. The SP3
Support Engineers, via "msconfig" command, disabled all 3rd party software
only allowing windows programs to run. Still could NOT access Internet via
IE/OE.
MS SP3 Support Engineers(3 of them in Texas) removed and reloaded SP3 step
by step checking each programming line. Computer still would NOT connect to
Internet. So they "restored" to SP2 and all works fine.
They installed "SP# Blockere.EXE to prevent SP3 from installing on my
computer ubtil they fix this worldwide problem.
None of the solutions presented here or anywhere else worked.
Dan
D
Danny
Ron,
There is NO "fix" for this problem in my case. Go to MS Downloads and get
"SP3 Blocker. EXE" and download it to prevent SP3 from intsalling. See my
above general post about what SP# Support Eng did.
Dan
There is NO "fix" for this problem in my case. Go to MS Downloads and get
"SP3 Blocker. EXE" and download it to prevent SP3 from intsalling. See my
above general post about what SP# Support Eng did.
Dan
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Danny
Dont use it...Zone Alarm problem presented on many blogs and Communities did
not work and according to SP3 Support Engineers, is not the "real" problem
anyway.
Dan
not work and according to SP3 Support Engineers, is not the "real" problem
anyway.
Dan
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PA Bear [MS MVP]
They installed "SP# Blockere.EXE to prevent SP3 from installing on my
That will only block the install of WinXP SP3 (via Automatic Updates) for 12
months.
Repost, I'm sure...
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.
Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0, or other
appropriate forums for review by an expert in such matters, not here.**
If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
computer ubtil they fix this worldwide problem.
That will only block the install of WinXP SP3 (via Automatic Updates) for 12
months.
Repost, I'm sure...
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.
Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0, or other
appropriate forums for review by an expert in such matters, not here.**
If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
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