SP 2

[bloke]

Hello,

I've posted here before but because these are popular groups I have a hard
time finding the original post. So, if you heard this before I'm sorry but I
could use your help.

When I have installed SP2 the last two weeks, after start up, my desktop
screensaver comes up, but my desktop icons do not. I can not do anything
else. Trust me I've tried.
So, instead I have to restart in safe mode and remove SP2.

I have had SP2 before and would like to use it again.

Any solutions?

DADA

 

[PA Bear]

Your previous thread here:
http://groups-beta.google.com/[email protected]&rnum=1&hl=en#c1fb2b01bc3463c6

1. See this page:

What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Especially the "Check your computer for unwanted software" section.

2. Before attempting to install SP2 again, run a /thorough/ check for and
remove any/all hijackware.

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://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. **Post
your log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html or http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
for expert analysis, not here.**

I would not install SP2 again until your HijackThis log gets a clean bill of
health by an expert, Bloke.

 

[Michael T]

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

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