Re-installing XP

[Guest]

Because Win XP Pro was running slowly on my desktop, I re-installed XP. XP
came with my Dell PC so I used the Dell Reinstallation CD for XP Pro with Svc
Pack 1a. I followed these steps:

1. I did the reinstall, not the repair option.
2. I installed the modem software and dial-up networking. Dial-up
networking did not work with the internet firewall installed so I unselected
it.
3. In the Start Menu, I clicked Windows Update to get Svc Pack 2. Updates
were downloaded and installed but when I go to Control Panel and click
System, I still see Win XP Svc Pack 1.
While downloading updates, two warning messages appeared. One described a
registry issue and directed me to http://FixReg32.com. Another message
directed me to www.updatepatch.info. Since I don't know if these sites are
legitimate, I ignored both warning messages.
4. I installed my virus protection package.

Win XP now runs fast but I have several issues:

1. Dial-up networking is inconsistent. I frequently get the message that
my user id and password are incorrect. I have a 2nd PC with Win XP, however,
and dial-up networking, with the same settings, works fine there. I delete
dial-up networking and reinstall it. Sometimes that works, sometimes it
doesn't work.
2. Control Panel | System still displays Win XP with SP 1. I would like to
install SP 2 but the Windows Update web site has apparently not installed it.
3. Should I get downloads from http://FixReg32.com and www.updatepatch.info
as the messages suggested?

Thanks.

James

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Q. "Should I get downloads from http://FixReg32B.com and www.updatepatchB.info
as the messages suggested?"

A. No!


Apparently, you have some malicious spyware installed.
Perform the following maintenance, then download SP2
directly:

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/?­id=827315

Download Ad-aware SE and scan your PC for the presence of sp­yware:
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=RRJXPKXYSHMSPCSIZME

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en

Here's what you can do to enhance the security on your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2/Default.mspx

Perform the maintenance as recommended:

4 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer's Performance
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/getstarted/speed.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Direct Download
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| Because Win XP Pro was running slowly on my desktop, I re-installed XP. XP
| came with my Dell PC so I used the Dell Reinstallation CD for XP Pro with Svc
| Pack 1a. I followed these steps:
|
| 1. I did the reinstall, not the repair option.
| 2. I installed the modem software and dial-up networking. Dial-up
| networking did not work with the internet firewall installed so I unselected
| it.
| 3. In the Start Menu, I clicked Windows Update to get Svc Pack 2. Updates
| were downloaded and installed but when I go to Control Panel and click
| System, I still see Win XP Svc Pack 1.
| While downloading updates, two warning messages appeared. One described a
| registry issue and directed me to http://FixReg32.com. Another message
| directed me to www.updatepatch.info. Since I don't know if these sites are
| legitimate, I ignored both warning messages.
| 4. I installed my virus protection package.
|
| Win XP now runs fast but I have several issues:
|
| 1. Dial-up networking is inconsistent. I frequently get the message that
| my user id and password are incorrect. I have a 2nd PC with Win XP, however,
| and dial-up networking, with the same settings, works fine there. I delete
| dial-up networking and reinstall it. Sometimes that works, sometimes it
| doesn't work.
| 2. Control Panel | System still displays Win XP with SP 1. I would like to
| install SP 2 but the Windows Update web site has apparently not installed it.
| 3. Should I get downloads from http://FixReg32.com and www.updatepatch.info
| as the messages suggested?
|
| Thanks.
|
| James

 

[Guest]

Thanks Carey. The steps that you suggested seem to be working.

I note that in setting Automatic Windows XP Updates, the default install
time is 3 am daily. Since I turn off my PC at night, should I reset this to
6 pm, for example.

When I open Internet Explorer, the dial-up networking dialog box opens
first, then the IE window opens on top of the dial-up box. In the past, the
dial-up box appeared on top so I could easily click OK. Can I change a
setting so the dial-up box opens on top?

Jim