96358 failed to install

These are very tough questions, I do not record when I repair things or
inflate my tires, "fire and forget".
I would think that I reinstalled SP2 this year, early, best guess.
Norton V2 was on the PC at the time I guess, Norton 360 installed later, I
guess.
Was Norton running when I reinstalled? I gather that the SP2 disk load
before Norton and does its trick without Norton in the background. but with
Norton infiltrating every nook and cranny ....
The crazy thing is that installations always want to connect to the Net at
one point or other and given the viral atmosphere around I am not keen to
block Norton during installations.
I am sorry that I cannot be more precise about these interventions. perhaps
I should keep a maintenance booklet!


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> /Sacrebleu/!
>
> When (approximate date) did you reinstall SP2, Pierre?
>
> Was Norton 360 (which includes a firewall) or another Norton application
> installed *and* running in the background when you reinstalled SP2?
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> PierreL wrote:
> > SEE BELOW, I THANK YOU FOR YR DETAILED SUPPORT.
> > I HAVE INSTALLED SP2 WHEN IT CAME OUT, AND AFTER SOME CONFUSING MESSUP
> > REINSTALLED SP2 SOME TIME LATER FROM DISK PROVIDED BY MS.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> KB896358 was released *three* years ago (14 June 2005). Have you any
> >> idea
> >> why it's not been installed already? NO IDEA, UPDATES LEADS THE SHOW§
> >>
> >> Open Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs | Make sure the "Show Updates"
> >> box
> >> is checked | Scroll down and tell me the name of the last five (5)
> >> updates
> >> that were installed [e.g., "Security Update for Windows XP (KB999999)"]
> >> and
> >> the date each was installed.
> > Security Update for WXP KB 920213 18 Nov 06
> > Hotfix for WXP KB909394 18 apr 07
> > Hotfix for WXP KB915800 08 sep 07
> > Hotfix for WXP KB915800 V4 05 apr 08
> > Update for WXP KB927891 12 may 08
> > I am surprised by the dates, my recollection is that updates installs
> > "things" more often than this!
> >>
> >> Also tell me if "Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)" is listed?
> >> If
> >> it is, what date is listed? YES IT IS : 17 JUNE 05
> >>
> >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> >> firewall
> >> (if any)? NORTON 360 & PCTOOLS SPYWARE. NO THIRD PARTY FIREWALL, I USE
> >> A
> >> ROUTER NETGEAR. SURPRISINGLY, I HAVE 4 PCs ONLY ONE SHOWS THIS BEHAVIOR,
> >> ALSO KEEPS LOOSING ITS ACCESS/SHARING RIGHTS WITH OTHER PCs ON HOME
> >> NETWORK WITH EACH UPDATE. OTHER PCs HAVE SAME NORTON 360, EXCEPT ONE, BUT
> >> DO NOT LOSE ANY SHARING RIGHTS.
> >>
> >>
> >> PierreL wrote:
> >>> It was proposed by Automatic updates. Everytime it fails.
> >>> When turning off the PC it again indicates it will install pending
> >>> updates.
> >>> There is no msg indicating the failure at that time, but when rebooting
> >>> the
> >>> icon showing pending updates appears again and I am back to square one.
> >>>
> >>> I have not reinstalled windows.
> >>>
> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>> Was KB896358 offered by Automatic Updates or Windows Update, or did you
> >>>> attempt to install it manually?
> >>>>
> >>>> Did you just reinstall Windows?
> >>>> --
> >>>> ~PA Bear
> >>>>
> >>>> PierreL wrote:
> >>>>> Sorry for the mistyping:
> >>>>> Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>>>> 93658 does not refer to any update that I know of. What's the name
> >>>>>> of
> >>>>>> the
> >>>>>> update, please?
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> PierreL wrote:
> >>>>>>> This update fails to install either from the PC when active or when
> >>>>>>> turning the PC off.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> version: XP Professional SP2
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Any hint as to what to do?
>
>

I suspect that Norton was running in the background when you reinstalled SP2
and this may have led to your issues.

[I don't know what problems you were experiencing or why MS Support
suggested reinstalling SP2 to fix them, but I suspect doing so wasn't the
proper fix.]

Other than doing a format/reinstall of Windows (a Repair Install will not
help), you might try the following:

=> Tip: Copy/paste these instructions into Notepad or save a copy of this
post for offline reference.

1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
(Stopping the service will take a moment)

2. Delete %windir%\SoftwareDistribution <=this folder (typically
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution).

3a. After making certain you have a copy of your Product Key, uninstall all
Norton software (including LiveUpdate) via Add/Remove Programs.

3b. Enable the Windows Firewall.

NB: You're "working without a net" now: Don't to ANYTHING else online (e.g.,
browsing; reading email; chatting) except the steps #4 and #5 below until
your anti-virus application has been installed and fully updated!

4. Download/run this removal tool:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039

5. Reboot and immediately install Avira AntiVir (free):
http://www.free-av.com/

6. Manually update your new anti-virus application then run a full system
scan.

7. Physically disconnect your machine from the internet.

8. Reboot into Safe Mode.

9. Uninstall "Windows XP Service Pack 2" via Add/Remove Programs. (Ignore
any "Such-and-such may not work if..." warnings.)

10. When the uninstall completes, you will be prompted to reboot. After
doing so, immediately reboot one more time.

11. Reconnect your machine to the internet.

12a. If uninstalling SP2 returns the machine to WinXP SP1

=> Download the installer for WinXP SP3; Save it to your desktop, do not
Run it:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...8-1e1555d4f3d4

=> Reboot into Safe Mode and double-click on the installer to install
SP3; follow all prompts.

12b. If uninstalling SP2 returns the machine to WinXP Gold (SP1 is not
installed):

=> Download the installer for WinXP SP2; Save it to your desktop, do not
Run it:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a

=> Reboot into Safe Mode and double-click on the installer to install
SP2; follow all prompts.

13. Reboot again.

14. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | select CUSTOM and scan |
Select and install any critical or security updates. Follow all prompts.

NB: Do NOT install IE7!

NB: If you're now running WinXP SP2 and Windows Update offers SP3, make
certain that AntiVir is disabled before you install it; then return to
Windows Update and install any other updates offered.

15. Start the Automatic Updates service:

Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
(Starting the service will take a moment)

16. Make sure that Automatic Updates is enabled and configured as desired:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

OPTIONAL:

17. Uninstall Avira AntiVir via Add/Remove Programs and reboot.

18. Reinstall Norton 360.

Bonne chance, mon vieux!
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/



PierreL wrote:
> These are very tough questions, I do not record when I repair things or
> inflate my tires, "fire and forget".
> I would think that I reinstalled SP2 this year, early, best guess.
> Norton V2 was on the PC at the time I guess, Norton 360 installed later, I
> guess.
> Was Norton running when I reinstalled? I gather that the SP2 disk load
> before Norton and does its trick without Norton in the background. but
> with
> Norton infiltrating every nook and cranny ....
> The crazy thing is that installations always want to connect to the Net at
> one point or other and given the viral atmosphere around I am not keen to
> block Norton during installations.
> I am sorry that I cannot be more precise about these interventions.
> perhaps
> I should keep a maintenance booklet!
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> Sacrebleu!
>>
>> When (approximate date) did you reinstall SP2, Pierre?
>>
>> Was Norton 360 (which includes a firewall) or another Norton application
>> installed *and* running in the background when you reinstalled SP2?
>> --
>> ~PA Bear
>>
>> PierreL wrote:
>>> SEE BELOW, I THANK YOU FOR YR DETAILED SUPPORT.
>>> I HAVE INSTALLED SP2 WHEN IT CAME OUT, AND AFTER SOME CONFUSING MESSUP
>>> REINSTALLED SP2 SOME TIME LATER FROM DISK PROVIDED BY MS.
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> KB896358 was released *three* years ago (14 June 2005). Have you any
>>>> idea
>>>> why it's not been installed already? NO IDEA, UPDATES LEADS THE SHOW§
>>>>
>>>> Open Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs | Make sure the "Show Updates"
>>>> box
>>>> is checked | Scroll down and tell me the name of the last five (5)
>>>> updates
>>>> that were installed [e.g., "Security Update for Windows XP (KB999999)"]
>>>> and
>>>> the date each was installed.
>>> Security Update for WXP KB 920213 18 Nov 06
>>> Hotfix for WXP KB909394 18 apr 07
>>> Hotfix for WXP KB915800 08 sep 07
>>> Hotfix for WXP KB915800 V4 05 apr 08
>>> Update for WXP KB927891 12 may 08
>>> I am surprised by the dates, my recollection is that updates installs
>>> "things" more often than this!
>>>>
>>>> Also tell me if "Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)" is listed?
>>>> If it is, what date is listed? YES IT IS : 17 JUNE 05
>>>>
>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>> firewall
>>>> (if any)? NORTON 360 & PCTOOLS SPYWARE. NO THIRD PARTY FIREWALL, I
>>>> USE
>>>> A
>>>> ROUTER NETGEAR. SURPRISINGLY, I HAVE 4 PCs ONLY ONE SHOWS THIS
>>>> BEHAVIOR,
>>>> ALSO KEEPS LOOSING ITS ACCESS/SHARING RIGHTS WITH OTHER PCs ON HOME
>>>> NETWORK WITH EACH UPDATE. OTHER PCs HAVE SAME NORTON 360, EXCEPT ONE,
>>>> BUT
>>>> DO NOT LOSE ANY SHARING RIGHTS.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> PierreL wrote:
>>>>> It was proposed by Automatic updates. Everytime it fails.
>>>>> When turning off the PC it again indicates it will install pending
>>>>> updates.
>>>>> There is no msg indicating the failure at that time, but when
>>>>> rebooting the
>>>>> icon showing pending updates appears again and I am back to square
>>>>> one.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have not reinstalled windows.
>>>>>
>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>> Was KB896358 offered by Automatic Updates or Windows Update, or did
>>>>>> you
>>>>>> attempt to install it manually?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Did you just reinstall Windows?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> PierreL wrote:
>>>>>>> Sorry for the mistyping:
>>>>>>> Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>>>> 93658 does not refer to any update that I know of. What's the name
>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>> update, please?
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> PierreL wrote:
>>>>>>>>> This update fails to install either from the PC when active or
>>>>>>>>> when
>>>>>>>>> turning the PC off.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> version: XP Professional SP2
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Any hint as to what to do?

Just back from a trip. Awesome process Robear! Full of potential surprises I
am afraid. I leave again at the end of the week and will do nothing until I
am back end of August. By that time I will make one try and if it ios not
successful I guess I will move all my preferred applications onto another
machine and reformat and sell that machine (and not Install Norton on it for
sure!)
Thanks for your continued support!

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> I suspect that Norton was running in the background when you reinstalled SP2
> and this may have led to your issues.
>
> [I don't know what problems you were experiencing or why MS Support
> suggested reinstalling SP2 to fix them, but I suspect doing so wasn't the
> proper fix.]
>
> Other than doing a format/reinstall of Windows (a Repair Install will not
> help), you might try the following:
>
> => Tip: Copy/paste these instructions into Notepad or save a copy of this
> post for offline reference.
>
> 1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:
>
> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
> (Stopping the service will take a moment)
>
> 2. Delete %windir%\SoftwareDistribution <=this folder (typically
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution).
>
> 3a. After making certain you have a copy of your Product Key, uninstall all
> Norton software (including LiveUpdate) via Add/Remove Programs.
>
> 3b. Enable the Windows Firewall.
>
> NB: You're "working without a net" now: Don't to ANYTHING else online (e.g.,
> browsing; reading email; chatting) except the steps #4 and #5 below until
> your anti-virus application has been installed and fully updated!
>
> 4. Download/run this removal tool:
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
>
> 5. Reboot and immediately install Avira AntiVir (free):
> http://www.free-av.com/
>
> 6. Manually update your new anti-virus application then run a full system
> scan.
>
> 7. Physically disconnect your machine from the internet.
>
> 8. Reboot into Safe Mode.
>
> 9. Uninstall "Windows XP Service Pack 2" via Add/Remove Programs. (Ignore
> any "Such-and-such may not work if..." warnings.)
>
> 10. When the uninstall completes, you will be prompted to reboot. After
> doing so, immediately reboot one more time.
>
> 11. Reconnect your machine to the internet.
>
> 12a. If uninstalling SP2 returns the machine to WinXP SP1
>
> => Download the installer for WinXP SP3; Save it to your desktop, do not
> Run it:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...8-1e1555d4f3d4
>
> => Reboot into Safe Mode and double-click on the installer to install
> SP3; follow all prompts.
>
> 12b. If uninstalling SP2 returns the machine to WinXP Gold (SP1 is not
> installed):
>
> => Download the installer for WinXP SP2; Save it to your desktop, do not
> Run it:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a
>
> => Reboot into Safe Mode and double-click on the installer to install
> SP2; follow all prompts.
>
> 13. Reboot again.
>
> 14. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | select CUSTOM and scan |
> Select and install any critical or security updates. Follow all prompts.
>
> NB: Do NOT install IE7!
>
> NB: If you're now running WinXP SP2 and Windows Update offers SP3, make
> certain that AntiVir is disabled before you install it; then return to
> Windows Update and install any other updates offered.
>
> 15. Start the Automatic Updates service:
>
> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
> (Starting the service will take a moment)
>
> 16. Make sure that Automatic Updates is enabled and configured as desired:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>
> OPTIONAL:
>
> 17. Uninstall Avira AntiVir via Add/Remove Programs and reboot.
>
> 18. Reinstall Norton 360.
>
> Bonne chance, mon vieux!
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
>
> PierreL wrote:
> > These are very tough questions, I do not record when I repair things or
> > inflate my tires, "fire and forget".
> > I would think that I reinstalled SP2 this year, early, best guess.
> > Norton V2 was on the PC at the time I guess, Norton 360 installed later, I
> > guess.
> > Was Norton running when I reinstalled? I gather that the SP2 disk load
> > before Norton and does its trick without Norton in the background. but
> > with
> > Norton infiltrating every nook and cranny ....
> > The crazy thing is that installations always want to connect to the Net at
> > one point or other and given the viral atmosphere around I am not keen to
> > block Norton during installations.
> > I am sorry that I cannot be more precise about these interventions.
> > perhaps
> > I should keep a maintenance booklet!
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> Sacrebleu!
> >>
> >> When (approximate date) did you reinstall SP2, Pierre?
> >>
> >> Was Norton 360 (which includes a firewall) or another Norton application
> >> installed *and* running in the background when you reinstalled SP2?
> >> --
> >> ~PA Bear
> >>
> >> PierreL wrote:
> >>> SEE BELOW, I THANK YOU FOR YR DETAILED SUPPORT.
> >>> I HAVE INSTALLED SP2 WHEN IT CAME OUT, AND AFTER SOME CONFUSING MESSUP
> >>> REINSTALLED SP2 SOME TIME LATER FROM DISK PROVIDED BY MS.
> >>>
> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>> KB896358 was released *three* years ago (14 June 2005). Have you any
> >>>> idea
> >>>> why it's not been installed already? NO IDEA, UPDATES LEADS THE SHOW§
> >>>>
> >>>> Open Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs | Make sure the "Show Updates"
> >>>> box
> >>>> is checked | Scroll down and tell me the name of the last five (5)
> >>>> updates
> >>>> that were installed [e.g., "Security Update for Windows XP (KB999999)"]
> >>>> and
> >>>> the date each was installed.
> >>> Security Update for WXP KB 920213 18 Nov 06
> >>> Hotfix for WXP KB909394 18 apr 07
> >>> Hotfix for WXP KB915800 08 sep 07
> >>> Hotfix for WXP KB915800 V4 05 apr 08
> >>> Update for WXP KB927891 12 may 08
> >>> I am surprised by the dates, my recollection is that updates installs
> >>> "things" more often than this!
> >>>>
> >>>> Also tell me if "Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)" is listed?
> >>>> If it is, what date is listed? YES IT IS : 17 JUNE 05
> >>>>
> >>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> >>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> >>>> firewall
> >>>> (if any)? NORTON 360 & PCTOOLS SPYWARE. NO THIRD PARTY FIREWALL, I
> >>>> USE
> >>>> A
> >>>> ROUTER NETGEAR. SURPRISINGLY, I HAVE 4 PCs ONLY ONE SHOWS THIS
> >>>> BEHAVIOR,
> >>>> ALSO KEEPS LOOSING ITS ACCESS/SHARING RIGHTS WITH OTHER PCs ON HOME
> >>>> NETWORK WITH EACH UPDATE. OTHER PCs HAVE SAME NORTON 360, EXCEPT ONE,
> >>>> BUT
> >>>> DO NOT LOSE ANY SHARING RIGHTS.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> PierreL wrote:
> >>>>> It was proposed by Automatic updates. Everytime it fails.
> >>>>> When turning off the PC it again indicates it will install pending
> >>>>> updates.
> >>>>> There is no msg indicating the failure at that time, but when
> >>>>> rebooting the
> >>>>> icon showing pending updates appears again and I am back to square
> >>>>> one.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have not reinstalled windows.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>>>> Was KB896358 offered by Automatic Updates or Windows Update, or did
> >>>>>> you
> >>>>>> attempt to install it manually?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Did you just reinstall Windows?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> PierreL wrote:
> >>>>>>> Sorry for the mistyping:
> >>>>>>> Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>>>>>> 93658 does not refer to any update that I know of. What's the name
> >>>>>>>> of
> >>>>>>>> the
> >>>>>>>> update, please?
> >>>>>>>> --
> >>>>>>>> PierreL wrote:
> >>>>>>>>> This update fails to install either from the PC when active or
> >>>>>>>>> when
> >>>>>>>>> turning the PC off.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> version: XP Professional SP2
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Any hint as to what to do?
>
>

Hello Robear,

finally got to it, and IT WORKED!
Took about 10 hours.
A few glitches, without much consequence, noted below with $$$. Except I
lost my Favorites (file exists but links gone)
I recommend that Microsoft changes MVP into MVA for "Assets". Whilst a car
company now gives a garantee for 5 years or 500000km, Microsoft only relies
on guys like you to make its machine tick!

>
> 1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:
> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
> (Stopping the service will take a moment)
>
> 2. Delete %windir%\SoftwareDistribution <=this folder (typically
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution).
>
> 3a. After making certain you have a copy of your Product Key, uninstall all
> Norton software (including LiveUpdate) via Add/Remove Programs.
$$$ DID NOT WORK. REMOVED NORTON 360 BUT WOULD NOT REMOVE SECURITY SCAN. SEE
BELOW
> 3b. Enable the Windows Firewall.
$$$ WOULD NOT WORK. ERROR MSG. SINCE I AM TOLD MY ROUTER HAS ITS OWN
FIREWALL AND DID NOT WORRY.
> NB: You're "working without a net" now: Don't to ANYTHING else online (e.g.,
> browsing; reading email; chatting) except the steps #4 and #5 below until
> your anti-virus application has been installed and fully updated!
>
> 4. Download/run this removal tool:
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
$$$ DID NOT WORK THIS LINK TRANSFORMED ITSELF INTO THE SAME SCRIPT BUT WITH
SOME "intl" SCRIPT ADDED, BUT STILL TO NO AVAIL. CHATTED WITH NORTON. LEAD ME
TO SYMANTEC.COM/AUTOTOOLS WHERE A NORTON REMOVAL TOOL DID THE TRICK.
> 5. Reboot and immediately install Avira AntiVir (free): £££ EVERYTHINH WORKED FROM THEREON TO STEP 14
> http://www.free-av.com/
>
> 6. Manually update your new anti-virus application then run a full system
> scan. $$$ ALMOST 3 HOURS!
>
> 7. Physically disconnect your machine from the internet.
>
> 8. Reboot into Safe Mode.
>
> 9. Uninstall "Windows XP Service Pack 2" via Add/Remove Programs. (Ignore
> any "Such-and-such may not work if..." warnings.)
>
> 10. When the uninstall completes, you will be prompted to reboot. After
> doing so, immediately reboot one more time.
>
> 11. Reconnect your machine to the internet.
>
> 12a. If uninstalling SP2 returns the machine to WinXP SP1
>
> => Download the installer for WinXP SP3; Save it to your desktop, do not
> Run it:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...8-1e1555d4f3d4
>
> => Reboot into Safe Mode and double-click on the installer to install
> SP3; follow all prompts.
>
> 12b. If uninstalling SP2 returns the machine to WinXP Gold (SP1 is not
> installed):
>
> => Download the installer for WinXP SP2; Save it to your desktop, do not
> Run it:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a
>
> => Reboot into Safe Mode and double-click on the installer to install
> SP2; follow all prompts.
>
> 13. Reboot again.
>
> 14. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | select CUSTOM and scan |
> Select and install any critical or security updates. Follow all prompts.
$$$ DID NOT WORK: SAID I WAS LACKING WINDOWS COMPONENTS. AFTER GYRATION
AROUND SEVERAL WINDOWS PAGES GOT COMPONENTS TO BE ADDED, AUTOMATIC UPDATE
ADDED FOR THE SAME PRICE, AND ACCESS TO UPDATES. GLAD IT ALL WORKED, AND, AND
THANKS AGAIN TO GUYS LIKE YOU!!!
I HAVE NOT REINSTALLED NORTON YET, WONDER IF I WILL EVER DO; SEEMS TO BE AT
ODDS WITH WINDOWS ABOUT WHO IS RUNNING THE SHOW!
>
> NB: Do NOT install IE7!
>
> NB: If you're now running WinXP SP2 and Windows Update offers SP3, make
> certain that AntiVir is disabled before you install it; then return to
> Windows Update and install any other updates offered.
>
> 15. Start the Automatic Updates service:
>
> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
> (Starting the service will take a moment)
>
> 16. Make sure that Automatic Updates is enabled and configured as desired:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>
> OPTIONAL:
>
> 17. Uninstall Avira AntiVir via Add/Remove Programs and reboot.
>
> 18. Reinstall Norton 360.
>
> Bonne chance, mon vieux!
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
>
> PierreL wrote:
> > These are very tough questions, I do not record when I repair things or
> > inflate my tires, "fire and forget".
> > I would think that I reinstalled SP2 this year, early, best guess.
> > Norton V2 was on the PC at the time I guess, Norton 360 installed later, I
> > guess.
> > Was Norton running when I reinstalled? I gather that the SP2 disk load
> > before Norton and does its trick without Norton in the background. but
> > with
> > Norton infiltrating every nook and cranny ....
> > The crazy thing is that installations always want to connect to the Net at
> > one point or other and given the viral atmosphere around I am not keen to
> > block Norton during installations.
> > I am sorry that I cannot be more precise about these interventions.
> > perhaps
> > I should keep a maintenance booklet!
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> Sacrebleu!
> >>
> >> When (approximate date) did you reinstall SP2, Pierre?
> >>
> >> Was Norton 360 (which includes a firewall) or another Norton application
> >> installed *and* running in the background when you reinstalled SP2?
> >> --
> >> ~PA Bear
> >>
> >> PierreL wrote:
> >>> SEE BELOW, I THANK YOU FOR YR DETAILED SUPPORT.
> >>> I HAVE INSTALLED SP2 WHEN IT CAME OUT, AND AFTER SOME CONFUSING MESSUP
> >>> REINSTALLED SP2 SOME TIME LATER FROM DISK PROVIDED BY MS.
> >>>
> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>> KB896358 was released *three* years ago (14 June 2005). Have you any
> >>>> idea
> >>>> why it's not been installed already? NO IDEA, UPDATES LEADS THE SHOW§
> >>>>
> >>>> Open Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs | Make sure the "Show Updates"
> >>>> box
> >>>> is checked | Scroll down and tell me the name of the last five (5)
> >>>> updates
> >>>> that were installed [e.g., "Security Update for Windows XP (KB999999)"]
> >>>> and
> >>>> the date each was installed.
> >>> Security Update for WXP KB 920213 18 Nov 06
> >>> Hotfix for WXP KB909394 18 apr 07
> >>> Hotfix for WXP KB915800 08 sep 07
> >>> Hotfix for WXP KB915800 V4 05 apr 08
> >>> Update for WXP KB927891 12 may 08
> >>> I am surprised by the dates, my recollection is that updates installs
> >>> "things" more often than this!
> >>>>
> >>>> Also tell me if "Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)" is listed?
> >>>> If it is, what date is listed? YES IT IS : 17 JUNE 05
> >>>>
> >>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> >>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> >>>> firewall
> >>>> (if any)? NORTON 360 & PCTOOLS SPYWARE. NO THIRD PARTY FIREWALL, I
> >>>> USE
> >>>> A
> >>>> ROUTER NETGEAR. SURPRISINGLY, I HAVE 4 PCs ONLY ONE SHOWS THIS
> >>>> BEHAVIOR,
> >>>> ALSO KEEPS LOOSING ITS ACCESS/SHARING RIGHTS WITH OTHER PCs ON HOME
> >>>> NETWORK WITH EACH UPDATE. OTHER PCs HAVE SAME NORTON 360, EXCEPT ONE,
> >>>> BUT
> >>>> DO NOT LOSE ANY SHARING RIGHTS.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> PierreL wrote:
> >>>>> It was proposed by Automatic updates. Everytime it fails.
> >>>>> When turning off the PC it again indicates it will install pending
> >>>>> updates.
> >>>>> There is no msg indicating the failure at that time, but when
> >>>>> rebooting the
> >>>>> icon showing pending updates appears again and I am back to square
> >>>>> one.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have not reinstalled windows.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>>>> Was KB896358 offered by Automatic Updates or Windows Update, or did
> >>>>>> you
> >>>>>> attempt to install it manually?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Did you just reinstall Windows?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> PierreL wrote:
> >>>>>>> Sorry for the mistyping:
> >>>>>>> Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>>>>>> 93658 does not refer to any update that I know of. What's the name
> >>>>>>>> of
> >>>>>>>> the
> >>>>>>>> update, please?
> >>>>>>>> --
> >>>>>>>> PierreL wrote:
> >>>>>>>>> This update fails to install either from the PC when active or
> >>>>>>>>> when
> >>>>>>>>> turning the PC off.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> version: XP Professional SP2
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Any hint as to what to do?
>
>

Further to my last msg:
1 Favorites do not work anymore under IE, although the file does exist.
Favorites work under Firefox though!
2 "Search" does not work anymore under WExplorer.

Any left over in your procedure to revive these functions?
Thanks,
Pierre

Thank you for your feedback.

>> 3b. Enable the Windows Firewall.
> $$$ WOULD NOT WORK. ERROR MSG. SINCE I AM TOLD MY ROUTER HAS ITS OWN
> FIREWALL AND DID NOT WORRY.

Most likely due to the remaining Norton software. Using a router-only would
be OK at that point but the Windows Firewall should be enabled now.

>> 4. Download/run this removal tool:
>> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
> $$$ DID NOT WORK THIS LINK TRANSFORMED ITSELF INTO THE SAME SCRIPT BUT
> WITH
> SOME "intl" SCRIPT ADDED, BUT STILL TO NO AVAIL. CHATTED WITH NORTON. LEAD
> ME TO SYMANTEC.COM/AUTOTOOLS WHERE A NORTON REMOVAL TOOL DID THE TRICK.

Norton applications include Script Blocking so the problem may have been
caused by other Norton applications that were still installed.

I'd be very interested to know the name of that removal tool and a link to
it, please.

>> 14. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | select CUSTOM and scan |
>> Select and install any critical or security updates. Follow all prompts.
> $$$ DID NOT WORK: SAID I WAS LACKING WINDOWS COMPONENTS.

cf. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

> ...AFTER GYRATION
> AROUND SEVERAL WINDOWS PAGES GOT COMPONENTS TO BE ADDED, AUTOMATIC UPDATE
> ADDED FOR THE SAME PRICE, AND ACCESS TO UPDATES. GLAD IT ALL WORKED, AND,
> AND THANKS AGAIN TO GUYS LIKE YOU!!!

You're welcome.

> I HAVE NOT REINSTALLED NORTON YET, WONDER IF I WILL EVER DO; SEEMS TO BE
> AT
> ODDS WITH WINDOWS ABOUT WHO IS RUNNING THE SHOW!

I would not allow a Norton application in my home, let along install it on
one of my machines!
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


PierreL wrote:
> Hello Robear,
>
> finally got to it, and IT WORKED!
> Took about 10 hours.
> A few glitches, without much consequence, noted below with $$$. Except I
> lost my Favorites (file exists but links gone)
> I recommend that Microsoft changes MVP into MVA for "Assets". Whilst a car
> company now gives a garantee for 5 years or 500000km, Microsoft only
> relies
> on guys like you to make its machine tick!
>
>>
>> 1. Stop the Automatic Updates service:
>> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
>> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Stop
>> (Stopping the service will take a moment)
>>
>> 2. Delete %windir%\SoftwareDistribution <=this folder (typically
>> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution).
>>
>> 3a. After making certain you have a copy of your Product Key, uninstall
>> all
>> Norton software (including LiveUpdate) via Add/Remove Programs.
> $$$ DID NOT WORK. REMOVED NORTON 360 BUT WOULD NOT REMOVE SECURITY SCAN.
> SEE
> BELOW
>> 3b. Enable the Windows Firewall.
> $$$ WOULD NOT WORK. ERROR MSG. SINCE I AM TOLD MY ROUTER HAS ITS OWN
> FIREWALL AND DID NOT WORRY.
>> NB: You're "working without a net" now: Don't to ANYTHING else online
>> (e.g.,
>> browsing; reading email; chatting) except the steps #4 and #5 below until
>> your anti-virus application has been installed and fully updated!
>>
>> 4. Download/run this removal tool:
>> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
> $$$ DID NOT WORK THIS LINK TRANSFORMED ITSELF INTO THE SAME SCRIPT BUT
> WITH
> SOME "intl" SCRIPT ADDED, BUT STILL TO NO AVAIL. CHATTED WITH NORTON. LEAD
> ME TO SYMANTEC.COM/AUTOTOOLS WHERE A NORTON REMOVAL TOOL DID THE TRICK.
>> 5. Reboot and immediately install Avira AntiVir (free): £££ EVERYTHINH
>> WORKED FROM THEREON TO STEP 14 http://www.free-av.com/
>>
>> 6. Manually update your new anti-virus application then run a full system
>> scan. $$$ ALMOST 3 HOURS!
>>
>> 7. Physically disconnect your machine from the internet.
>>
>> 8. Reboot into Safe Mode.
>>
>> 9. Uninstall "Windows XP Service Pack 2" via Add/Remove Programs.
>> (Ignore
>> any "Such-and-such may not work if..." warnings.)
>>
>> 10. When the uninstall completes, you will be prompted to reboot. After
>> doing so, immediately reboot one more time.
>>
>> 11. Reconnect your machine to the internet.
>>
>> 12a. If uninstalling SP2 returns the machine to WinXP SP1
>>
>> => Download the installer for WinXP SP3; Save it to your desktop, do
>> not
>> Run it:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...8-1e1555d4f3d4
>>
>> => Reboot into Safe Mode and double-click on the installer to install
>> SP3; follow all prompts.
>>
>> 12b. If uninstalling SP2 returns the machine to WinXP Gold (SP1 is not
>> installed):
>>
>> => Download the installer for WinXP SP2; Save it to your desktop, do
>> not
>> Run it:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a
>>
>> => Reboot into Safe Mode and double-click on the installer to install
>> SP2; follow all prompts.
>>
>> 13. Reboot again.
>>
>> 14. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | select CUSTOM and scan |
>> Select and install any critical or security updates. Follow all prompts.
> $$$ DID NOT WORK: SAID I WAS LACKING WINDOWS COMPONENTS. AFTER GYRATION
> AROUND SEVERAL WINDOWS PAGES GOT COMPONENTS TO BE ADDED, AUTOMATIC UPDATE
> ADDED FOR THE SAME PRICE, AND ACCESS TO UPDATES. GLAD IT ALL WORKED, AND,
> AND THANKS AGAIN TO GUYS LIKE YOU!!!
> I HAVE NOT REINSTALLED NORTON YET, WONDER IF I WILL EVER DO; SEEMS TO BE
> AT
> ODDS WITH WINDOWS ABOUT WHO IS RUNNING THE SHOW!
>>
>> NB: Do NOT install IE7!
>>
>> NB: If you're now running WinXP SP2 and Windows Update offers SP3, make
>> certain that AntiVir is disabled before you install it; then return to
>> Windows Update and install any other updates offered.
>>
>> 15. Start the Automatic Updates service:
>>
>> Start > Run > (type in) services.msc > [OK]
>> Double-click Automatic Updates > Click on Start
>> (Starting the service will take a moment)
>>
>> 16. Make sure that Automatic Updates is enabled and configured as
>> desired:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>>
>> OPTIONAL:
>>
>> 17. Uninstall Avira AntiVir via Add/Remove Programs and reboot.
>>
>> 18. Reinstall Norton 360.
>>
>> Bonne chance, mon vieux!
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>>
>> PierreL wrote:
>>> These are very tough questions, I do not record when I repair things or
>>> inflate my tires, "fire and forget".
>>> I would think that I reinstalled SP2 this year, early, best guess.
>>> Norton V2 was on the PC at the time I guess, Norton 360 installed later,
>>> I
>>> guess.
>>> Was Norton running when I reinstalled? I gather that the SP2 disk load
>>> before Norton and does its trick without Norton in the background. but
>>> with
>>> Norton infiltrating every nook and cranny ....
>>> The crazy thing is that installations always want to connect to the Net
>>> at
>>> one point or other and given the viral atmosphere around I am not keen
>>> to
>>> block Norton during installations.
>>> I am sorry that I cannot be more precise about these interventions.
>>> perhaps
>>> I should keep a maintenance booklet!
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> Sacrebleu!
>>>>
>>>> When (approximate date) did you reinstall SP2, Pierre?
>>>>
>>>> Was Norton 360 (which includes a firewall) or another Norton
>>>> application
>>>> installed *and* running in the background when you reinstalled SP2?
>>>> --
>>>> ~PA Bear
>>>>
>>>> PierreL wrote:
>>>>> SEE BELOW, I THANK YOU FOR YR DETAILED SUPPORT.
>>>>> I HAVE INSTALLED SP2 WHEN IT CAME OUT, AND AFTER SOME CONFUSING MESSUP
>>>>> REINSTALLED SP2 SOME TIME LATER FROM DISK PROVIDED BY MS.
>>>>>
>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>> KB896358 was released *three* years ago (14 June 2005). Have you any
>>>>>> idea
>>>>>> why it's not been installed already? NO IDEA, UPDATES LEADS THE
>>>>>> SHOW§
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Open Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs | Make sure the "Show
>>>>>> Updates"
>>>>>> box
>>>>>> is checked | Scroll down and tell me the name of the last five (5)
>>>>>> updates
>>>>>> that were installed [e.g., "Security Update for Windows XP
>>>>>> (KB999999)"]
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> the date each was installed.
>>>>> Security Update for WXP KB 920213 18 Nov 06
>>>>> Hotfix for WXP KB909394 18 apr 07
>>>>> Hotfix for WXP KB915800 08 sep 07
>>>>> Hotfix for WXP KB915800 V4 05 apr 08
>>>>> Update for WXP KB927891 12 may 08
>>>>> I am surprised by the dates, my recollection is that updates installs
>>>>> "things" more often than this!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also tell me if "Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)" is
>>>>>> listed?
>>>>>> If it is, what date is listed? YES IT IS : 17 JUNE 05
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>>>> firewall
>>>>>> (if any)? NORTON 360 & PCTOOLS SPYWARE. NO THIRD PARTY FIREWALL, I
>>>>>> USE
>>>>>> A
>>>>>> ROUTER NETGEAR. SURPRISINGLY, I HAVE 4 PCs ONLY ONE SHOWS THIS
>>>>>> BEHAVIOR,
>>>>>> ALSO KEEPS LOOSING ITS ACCESS/SHARING RIGHTS WITH OTHER PCs ON HOME
>>>>>> NETWORK WITH EACH UPDATE. OTHER PCs HAVE SAME NORTON 360, EXCEPT ONE,
>>>>>> BUT
>>>>>> DO NOT LOSE ANY SHARING RIGHTS.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> PierreL wrote:
>>>>>>> It was proposed by Automatic updates. Everytime it fails.
>>>>>>> When turning off the PC it again indicates it will install pending
>>>>>>> updates.
>>>>>>> There is no msg indicating the failure at that time, but when
>>>>>>> rebooting the
>>>>>>> icon showing pending updates appears again and I am back to square
>>>>>>> one.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have not reinstalled windows.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>>>> Was KB896358 offered by Automatic Updates or Windows Update, or did
>>>>>>>> you
>>>>>>>> attempt to install it manually?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Did you just reinstall Windows?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> PierreL wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Sorry for the mistyping:
>>>>>>>>> Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> 93658 does not refer to any update that I know of. What's the
>>>>>>>>>> name
>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>> update, please?
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>> PierreL wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> This update fails to install either from the PC when active or
>>>>>>>>>>> when
>>>>>>>>>>> turning the PC off.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> version: XP Professional SP2
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Any hint as to what to do?

Is the machine fully patched at Windows Update?

Are you running WinXP SP3 now?

Did you install IE7?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


PierreL wrote:
> Further to my last msg:
> 1 Favorites do not work anymore under IE, although the file does exist.
> Favorites work under Firefox though!
> 2 "Search" does not work anymore under WExplorer.
>
> Any left over in your procedure to revive these functions?

> I'd be very interested to know the name of that removal tool and a link to
> it, please.
>
www.symantec.com/autotools
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05103109480139

only now do I realize that this link2 is pretty close to what you indicated.
I retried yr link and it also offered the facility albeit with a different
page presentation. Why yesterday it accepted the input (no error msg or
rejection) but led me to this "intl" driveway only I will never know.

BTW I could not link from yr email notice of reply to this site. Linking is
something that had disappeared from my PC before the cleanup, and is still
inactive today.

Pierre

PierreL wrote:
>> I'd be very interested to know the name of that removal tool and a link
>> to
>> it, please.
>>
> www.symantec.com/autotools
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05103109480139
>
> only now do I realize that this link2 is pretty close to what you
> indicated.
> I retried yr link and it also offered the facility albeit with a different
> page presentation. Why yesterday it accepted the input (no error msg or
> rejection) but led me to this "intl" driveway only I will never know.
>
> BTW I could not link from yr email notice of reply to this site. Linking
> is
> something that had disappeared from my PC before the cleanup, and is still
> inactive today.

The tool I referenced is #1 on that page, Pierre.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Is the machine fully patched at Windows Update? AS FAR AS I KNOW! I ACCEPTED ALL PATCHES OFFERED (33) WITH THE EXCEPTION OF "PUBLISHER" WHICH I DO NOT USE.
>
> Are you running WinXP SP3 now? YES
>
> Did you install IE7? NO, SINCE YR PROCEDURES STOPPED AT THAT AND SINCE I WAS QUITE HAPPY WITH VERSION 6 WHERE THE FAVORITES WORKED, THE LINKING WORKED AS WELL, WHICH IT DOES NOT ANYMORE BETWEEN AN EMAIL AND IE.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> PierreL wrote:
> > Further to my last msg:
> > 1 Favorites do not work anymore under IE, although the file does exist.
> > Favorites work under Firefox though!
> > 2 "Search" does not work anymore under WExplorer.
> >
> > Any left over in your procedure to revive these functions?
>