Failure To Update XP Pro

The problem started with Norton Security 2005; it made me uninstall and it
wont allow me to reinstall. I checked Windows Update and found my last update
was in September? Does anyone know if there is a way to check the stability
of Windows installation/update software? Norton's tech service has had no
luck determining the problem, so I think it may be a Windows issue. Why is
this soo complicated???? It's not supposed to be rocket science!!!!

Corey wrote:
> The problem started with Norton Security 2005; it made me uninstall and it
> wont allow me to reinstall. I checked Windows Update and found my last
> update was in September? Does anyone know if there is a way to check the
> stability of Windows installation/update software? Norton's tech service
> has had no luck determining the problem, so I think it may be a Windows
> issue. Why is this soo complicated???? It's not supposed to be rocket
> science!!!!

The next batch of Updates are due to be released next week, on 11 Oct-05
(see below), so you're prolly OK. No Critical Updates were released on 13
Sept-05; the last Critical Updates were released on 9 Aug-05.

(If you go to Windows Update manually, are any offered you?)

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************************************************** ******************
Title: Microsoft Security Response Center Bulletin Notification
Issued: October 6, 2005
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Summary
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As part of the monthly security bulletin release cycle, Microsoft
provides advance notification to our customers on the number of new
security updates being released, the products affected, the aggregate
maximum severity and information about detection tools relevant to
the update. This is intended to help our customers plan for the
deployment of these security updates more effectively.

In addition, to help customers prioritize monthly security updates
with any non-security updates released on Microsoft Update, Windows
Update, Windows Server Update Services and Software Update Services
on the same day as the monthly security bulletins, we also provide:

.. Information about the release of updated versions of the Microsoft
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
.. Information about the release of NON-SECURITY, High Priority
updates on Microsoft Update (MU), Windows Update (WU), Windows Server
Update Services (WSUS) and Software Update Services (SUS). Note that
this information will pertain ONLY to updates on Windows Update and
only about High Priority, non-security updates being released on the
same day as security updates. Information will NOT be provided about
Non-security updates released on other days.

On 11 October 2005 Microsoft is planning to release:

Security Updates

.. 8 Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows. The
highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. Some of these
updates will require a restart. These updates will be detectable
using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) and the
Enterprise Scanning Tool (EST).

.. 1 Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Windows and
Microsoft Exchange. The highest Maximum Severity rating for this is
Important. These updates will require a restart. These updates will
be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA).

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

.. Microsoft will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows
Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update,
Windows Server Update Services and the Download Center.
Note that this tool will NOT be distributed using Software Update
Services (SUS).

Non-security High Priority updates on MU, WU, WSUS and SUS

.. Microsoft will release NO new NON-SECURITY High-Priority Updates
for Windows on Microsoft Update (MU), Windows Update (WU), Windows
Server Update Services (WSUS) and Software Update Services (SUS).
Although we do not anticipate any changes, the number of bulletins,
products affected, restart information and severities are subject to
change until released.

Microsoft will host a webcast next week to address customer questions
on these bulletins. For more information on this webcast please see
below:

.. TechNet Webcast: Information about Microsoft's Security Bulletins
(Level 100)
.. Wednesday, 12 October 11:00 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US &
Canada)
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/We...CountryCode=US

At this time no additional information on these bulletins such as
details regarding severity or details regarding the vulnerability
will be made available until 11 October 2005.
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Support:
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Technical support is available from Microsoft Product Support
Services at 1-866-PC SAFETY (1-866-727-2338). There is no
charge for support calls associated with security updates.
International customers can get support from their local Microsoft
subsidiaries. Phone numbers for international support can be found
at: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

Additional Resources:
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* Microsoft has created a free monthly e-mail newsletter containing
valuable information to help you protect your network. This
newsletter provides practical security tips, topical security
guidance, useful resources and links, pointers to helpful
community resources, and a forum for you to provide feedback
and ask security-related questions.
You can sign up for the newsletter at:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...s/default.mspx

* Microsoft has created a free e-mail notification service that
serves as a supplement to the Security Notification Service
(this e-mail). The Microsoft Security Notification Service:
Comprehensive Version. It provides timely notification of any
minor changes or revisions to previously released Microsoft
Security Bulletins and Security Advisories. This new service
provides notifications that are written for IT professionals and
contain technical information about the revisions to security
bulletins. To register visit the following Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...in/notify.mspx

* Protect your PC: Microsoft has provided information on how you
can help protect your PC at the following locations:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

If you receive an e-mail that claims to be distributing a
Microsoft security update, it is a hoax that may be distributing a
virus. Microsoft does not distribute security updates via e-mail.
You can learn more about Microsoft's software distribution
policies here:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...cy/swdist.mspx
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Security, Shell/User)