Buffer Overrun detected?

I'm getting the following message each time I start up my computer:

"Microsoft Visual+Runtime Library

Buffer Overrun detected. Program:C\Program
Files\MS_UPDATE\MS_Services.exe

A buffer overrun has been detected which has corrupted the program's
internal state. The program cannot safely continue execution
and must now be terminated."

This started when automatic update showed up on my taskbar and wanted me to
load SP2. I did load SP2 from a disk and the update went ok but the message
still comes up when I boot up.

How can I get rid of this message?

Thanks for any help you can give.

Lucille

Either your system is infested with spy|adware or some other form of
malware ( virus, trojan, worm ). Advise you to uninstall SP2 and
then go here for preliminary assistance with spy|adware:
The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol
http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

Plus, update your antivirus program, boot to Safe Mode, and scan the
system. If the malware has disabled the ability to update or scan,
do an online scan at these sites :
http://www.pandasoftware.com/actives..._principal.htm
http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

How to Boot to Safe Mode : http://snipurl.com/8u0a

Then read these articles prior to installing SP2 :
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx

Service Pack Installation Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

For further assistance with SP2 :
Windows XP - Service Pack 2 (SP2) - FAQs & Best Practices
http://forum.aumha.org/index.php?c=16


MowGreen [MVP]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


Lucille wrote:

> I'm getting the following message each time I start up my computer:
>
> "Microsoft Visual+Runtime Library
>
> Buffer Overrun detected. Program:C\Program
> Files\MS_UPDATE\MS_Services.exe
>
> A buffer overrun has been detected which has corrupted the program's
> internal state. The program cannot safely continue execution
> and must now be terminated."
>
> This started when automatic update showed up on my taskbar and wanted me to
> load SP2. I did load SP2 from a disk and the update went ok but the message
> still comes up when I boot up.
>
> How can I get rid of this message?
>
> Thanks for any help you can give.
>
> Lucille
>
>

Thanks for the information. I printed your note and shall try this asap.
Lucille

"MowGreen [MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:%23$...
> Either your system is infested with spy|adware or some other form of
> malware ( virus, trojan, worm ). Advise you to uninstall SP2 and then go
> here for preliminary assistance with spy|adware:
> The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol
> http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>
> Plus, update your antivirus program, boot to Safe Mode, and scan the
> system. If the malware has disabled the ability to update or scan, do an
> online scan at these sites :
> http://www.pandasoftware.com/actives..._principal.htm
> http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
>
> How to Boot to Safe Mode : http://snipurl.com/8u0a
>
> Then read these articles prior to installing SP2 :
> What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
>
> Service Pack Installation Checklist
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
>
> For further assistance with SP2 :
> Windows XP - Service Pack 2 (SP2) - FAQs & Best Practices
> http://forum.aumha.org/index.php?c=16
>
>
> MowGreen [MVP]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> Lucille wrote:
>
>> I'm getting the following message each time I start up my computer:
>>
>> "Microsoft Visual+Runtime Library
>>
>> Buffer Overrun detected. Program:C\Program
>> Files\MS_UPDATE\MS_Services.exe
>>
>> A buffer overrun has been detected which has corrupted the
>> program's internal state. The program cannot safely continue execution
>> and must now be terminated."
>>
>> This started when automatic update showed up on my taskbar and wanted me
>> to load SP2. I did load SP2 from a disk and the update went ok but the
>> message still comes up when I boot up.
>>
>> How can I get rid of this message?
>>
>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>
>> Lucille
>