KB973346-961371-971633

Win XP SP3 - updates installed up to June 2009.

I just installed these updates, and it may just be a coincidence, but Adobe
Flash 10 does not work on any web sites - this had been working 15 minutes
before the installs.
Install was via my normal method - DL from MS Download Centre to disc -
disengaged from internet connection - disabled all
anti-virus/spyware/maleware programmes - installed each one.
After each install I did a restart [though not prompted as others have
reported].
All seemed to install OK - all are in Add Remove and in C:Windows - the log
files also look OK - tried two recent System Restore/checkpoints but restore
failed.
What is also strange is that the yellow shield is showing that I still need
to install the Killbits 973346 & WIN MSRT 890830[this is installed and I
have run it]
Not too sure what action to take next.

Rgds
Antioch

Now go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |
Install any critical security updates offered as well as the MSRT, if
offered.

TIP: Do NOT install IE8 if it's not already installed! "Hide" it instead.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


antioch wrote:
> Win XP SP3 - updates installed up to June 2009.
>
> I just installed these updates, and it may just be a coincidence, but
> Adobe
> Flash 10 does not work on any web sites - this had been working 15 minutes
> before the installs.
> Install was via my normal method - DL from MS Download Centre to disc -
> disengaged from internet connection - disabled all
> anti-virus/spyware/maleware programmes - installed each one.
> After each install I did a restart [though not prompted as others have
> reported].
> All seemed to install OK - all are in Add Remove and in C:Windows - the
> log
> files also look OK - tried two recent System Restore/checkpoints but
> restore
> failed.
> What is also strange is that the yellow shield is showing that I still
> need
> to install the Killbits 973346 & WIN MSRT 890830[this is installed and I
> have run it]
> Not too sure what action to take next.
>
> Rgds
> Antioch

Hi PA Bear

The computer has been off for a few hours.
After starting, noticed yellow shield only offering the Killbits update.
Followed your instructions and DL/Inst. just the one that showed on Custom
search.
I did a restart after the install - no yellow shield showing now.
I had no offer on the IE8 upgrade.
I still cannot get anything video to show that uses Adobe Flash - checked
with Adobe site and got confirmation I had V10 installed.
1. Would it be OK to delete these recent updates from Add/Remove and from
C:Windows and try one at a time?
2. Is there an explanation for not being able to do a System Restore. After
all, they were inserted prior to each update by Windows?

Thank you for your interest/help.

Rgds
Antioch

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Now go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |
> Install any critical security updates offered as well as the MSRT, if
> offered.
>
> TIP: Do NOT install IE8 if it's not already installed! "Hide" it instead.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
>
> antioch wrote:
>> Win XP SP3 - updates installed up to June 2009.
>>
>> I just installed these updates, and it may just be a coincidence, but
>> Adobe
>> Flash 10 does not work on any web sites - this had been working 15
>> minutes
>> before the installs.
>> Install was via my normal method - DL from MS Download Centre to disc -
>> disengaged from internet connection - disabled all
>> anti-virus/spyware/maleware programmes - installed each one.
>> After each install I did a restart [though not prompted as others have
>> reported].
>> All seemed to install OK - all are in Add Remove and in C:Windows - the
>> log
>> files also look OK - tried two recent System Restore/checkpoints but
>> restore
>> failed.
>> What is also strange is that the yellow shield is showing that I still
>> need
>> to install the Killbits 973346 & WIN MSRT 890830[this is installed and I
>> have run it]
>> Not too sure what action to take next.
>>
>> Rgds
>> Antioch
>

Are you running IE6, IE7, or IE8 currently? <= just a question, not a
recommendation or suggestiong!

> 1. Would it be OK to delete these recent updates from Add/Remove and from
> C:Windows and try one at a time?

I wouldn't recommend doing so, no. The security vulnerabilities addressed
by those 3 updates (MS09-028; MS09-029; MS09-032) are being actively
exploited as I compose this reply.

> 2. Is there an explanation for not being able to do a System Restore.
> After
> all, they were inserted prior to each update by Windows?

All you've told us so far is that you've tried using 2 recent Restore Points
but the "restore(s) failed," and that's not nearly enough information to
work with. Also, you do NOT want to use System Restore to "undo" the
install of any Windows Update, IE upgrade, or Windows Service Pack!

Can you see the Shockwave and Flash animations here? =>
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/

If you can, please cite a few of the pages where you cannot see the Flash
animations.

Also see this page and do all four (4) steps:
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html

antioch wrote:
> The computer has been off for a few hours.
> After starting, noticed yellow shield only offering the Killbits update.
> Followed your instructions and DL/Inst. just the one that showed on Custom
> search.
> I did a restart after the install - no yellow shield showing now.
> I had no offer on the IE8 upgrade.
> I still cannot get anything video to show that uses Adobe Flash - checked
> with Adobe site and got confirmation I had V10 installed.
> 1. Would it be OK to delete these recent updates from Add/Remove and from
> C:Windows and try one at a time?
> 2. Is there an explanation for not being able to do a System Restore.
> After
> all, they were inserted prior to each update by Windows?
>
> Thank you for your interest/help.
>
> Rgds
> Antioch
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Now go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |
>> Install any critical security updates offered as well as the MSRT, if
>> offered.
>>
>> TIP: Do NOT install IE8 if it's not already installed! "Hide" it
>> instead.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>
>>
>> antioch wrote:
>>> Win XP SP3 - updates installed up to June 2009.
>>>
>>> I just installed these updates, and it may just be a coincidence, but
>>> Adobe
>>> Flash 10 does not work on any web sites - this had been working 15
>>> minutes
>>> before the installs.
>>> Install was via my normal method - DL from MS Download Centre to disc -
>>> disengaged from internet connection - disabled all
>>> anti-virus/spyware/maleware programmes - installed each one.
>>> After each install I did a restart [though not prompted as others have
>>> reported].
>>> All seemed to install OK - all are in Add Remove and in C:Windows - the
>>> log
>>> files also look OK - tried two recent System Restore/checkpoints but
>>> restore
>>> failed.
>>> What is also strange is that the yellow shield is showing that I still
>>> need
>>> to install the Killbits 973346 & WIN MSRT 890830[this is installed and I
>>> have run it]
>>> Not too sure what action to take next.
>>>
>>> Rgds
>>> Antioch

I am ruining IE6.

1. Your reply is understood. But I do have the updates on disc so there
would not be any need to use the net. to DL etc.

2. The restore points I tried were two of the three set automatic when I
installed each of the three updates. Apart from being told that the system
was not restored to the point selected, I am afraid I can add no additional
info in that respect, unless there is something you specifically want to
know.

Re this link - http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/
I see no animation showing - there are two boxes - Adobe Shock Player
invites me to DL/Install an Active X - the one below informs me that the
Install of Macromedia Flash Player in complete - clicking on any of the
contents shows nothing.

Clicking on the test your authorware player -
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welco...rwareonly.html
produces nothing in the next window.

In addition, a pop-up tells me that I might need to install the Active X
Control 'Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5' - this is not installed as far as I
know - a search finds nothing.

Many thanks PA - I will go through the uninstall and install procedures as
indicated in the link - http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html
I remember having to do this for v.8.

Rgds
Antioch

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:Ok$...
> Are you running IE6, IE7, or IE8 currently? <= just a question, not a
> recommendation or suggestiong!
>
>> 1. Would it be OK to delete these recent updates from Add/Remove and from
>> C:Windows and try one at a time?
>
> I wouldn't recommend doing so, no. The security vulnerabilities addressed
> by those 3 updates (MS09-028; MS09-029; MS09-032) are being actively
> exploited as I compose this reply.
>
>> 2. Is there an explanation for not being able to do a System Restore.
>> After
>> all, they were inserted prior to each update by Windows?
>
> All you've told us so far is that you've tried using 2 recent Restore
> Points but the "restore(s) failed," and that's not nearly enough
> information to work with. Also, you do NOT want to use System Restore to
> "undo" the install of any Windows Update, IE upgrade, or Windows Service
> Pack!
>
> Can you see the Shockwave and Flash animations here? =>
> http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/
>
> If you can, please cite a few of the pages where you cannot see the Flash
> animations.
>
> Also see this page and do all four (4) steps:
> http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html
>
> antioch wrote:
>> The computer has been off for a few hours.
>> After starting, noticed yellow shield only offering the Killbits update.
>> Followed your instructions and DL/Inst. just the one that showed on
>> Custom
>> search.
>> I did a restart after the install - no yellow shield showing now.
>> I had no offer on the IE8 upgrade.
>> I still cannot get anything video to show that uses Adobe Flash - checked
>> with Adobe site and got confirmation I had V10 installed.
>> 1. Would it be OK to delete these recent updates from Add/Remove and from
>> C:Windows and try one at a time?
>> 2. Is there an explanation for not being able to do a System Restore.
>> After
>> all, they were inserted prior to each update by Windows?
>>
>> Thank you for your interest/help.
>>
>> Rgds
>> Antioch
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> Now go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |
>>> Install any critical security updates offered as well as the MSRT, if
>>> offered.
>>>
>>> TIP: Do NOT install IE8 if it's not already installed! "Hide" it
>>> instead.
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>>
>>>
>>> antioch wrote:
>>>> Win XP SP3 - updates installed up to June 2009.
>>>>
>>>> I just installed these updates, and it may just be a coincidence, but
>>>> Adobe
>>>> Flash 10 does not work on any web sites - this had been working 15
>>>> minutes
>>>> before the installs.
>>>> Install was via my normal method - DL from MS Download Centre to disc -
>>>> disengaged from internet connection - disabled all
>>>> anti-virus/spyware/maleware programmes - installed each one.
>>>> After each install I did a restart [though not prompted as others have
>>>> reported].
>>>> All seemed to install OK - all are in Add Remove and in C:Windows - the
>>>> log
>>>> files also look OK - tried two recent System Restore/checkpoints but
>>>> restore
>>>> failed.
>>>> What is also strange is that the yellow shield is showing that I still
>>>> need
>>>> to install the Killbits 973346 & WIN MSRT 890830[this is installed and
>>>> I
>>>> have run it]
>>>> Not too sure what action to take next.
>>>>
>>>> Rgds
>>>> Antioch
>

I thought that might be the case.

You may also need to see...

Troubleshoot installation problems with Shockwave Player for Windows:
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/403/kb403264.html

In short, I don't think any of the updates caused this problem.

antioch wrote:
> I am ruining IE6.
>
> 1. Your reply is understood. But I do have the updates on disc so there
> would not be any need to use the net. to DL etc.
>
> 2. The restore points I tried were two of the three set automatic when I
> installed each of the three updates. Apart from being told that the
> system
> was not restored to the point selected, I am afraid I can add no
> additional
> info in that respect, unless there is something you specifically want to
> know.
>
> Re this link - http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/
> I see no animation showing - there are two boxes - Adobe Shock Player
> invites me to DL/Install an Active X - the one below informs me that the
> Install of Macromedia Flash Player in complete - clicking on any of the
> contents shows nothing.
>
> Clicking on the test your authorware player -
> http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welco...rwareonly.html
> produces nothing in the next window.
>
> In addition, a pop-up tells me that I might need to install the Active X
> Control 'Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5' - this is not installed as far as I
> know - a search finds nothing.
>
> Many thanks PA - I will go through the uninstall and install procedures as
> indicated in the link - http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html
> I remember having to do this for v.8.
>
> Rgds
> Antioch
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:Ok$...
>> Are you running IE6, IE7, or IE8 currently? <= just a question, not a
>> recommendation or suggestiong!
>>
>>> 1. Would it be OK to delete these recent updates from Add/Remove and
>>> from
>>> C:Windows and try one at a time?
>>
>> I wouldn't recommend doing so, no. The security vulnerabilities
>> addressed
>> by those 3 updates (MS09-028; MS09-029; MS09-032) are being actively
>> exploited as I compose this reply.
>>
>>> 2. Is there an explanation for not being able to do a System Restore.
>>> After
>>> all, they were inserted prior to each update by Windows?
>>
>> All you've told us so far is that you've tried using 2 recent Restore
>> Points but the "restore(s) failed," and that's not nearly enough
>> information to work with. Also, you do NOT want to use System Restore to
>> "undo" the install of any Windows Update, IE upgrade, or Windows Service
>> Pack!
>>
>> Can you see the Shockwave and Flash animations here? =>
>> http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/
>>
>> If you can, please cite a few of the pages where you cannot see the Flash
>> animations.
>>
>> Also see this page and do all four (4) steps:
>> http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html
>>
>> antioch wrote:
>>> The computer has been off for a few hours.
>>> After starting, noticed yellow shield only offering the Killbits update.
>>> Followed your instructions and DL/Inst. just the one that showed on
>>> Custom
>>> search.
>>> I did a restart after the install - no yellow shield showing now.
>>> I had no offer on the IE8 upgrade.
>>> I still cannot get anything video to show that uses Adobe Flash -
>>> checked
>>> with Adobe site and got confirmation I had V10 installed.
>>> 1. Would it be OK to delete these recent updates from Add/Remove and
>>> from
>>> C:Windows and try one at a time?
>>> 2. Is there an explanation for not being able to do a System Restore.
>>> After
>>> all, they were inserted prior to each update by Windows?
>>>
>>> Thank you for your interest/help.
>>>
>>> Rgds
>>> Antioch
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>> Now go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |
>>>> Install any critical security updates offered as well as the MSRT, if
>>>> offered.
>>>>
>>>> TIP: Do NOT install IE8 if it's not already installed! "Hide" it
>>>> instead.
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> antioch wrote:
>>>>> Win XP SP3 - updates installed up to June 2009.
>>>>>
>>>>> I just installed these updates, and it may just be a coincidence, but
>>>>> Adobe
>>>>> Flash 10 does not work on any web sites - this had been working 15
>>>>> minutes
>>>>> before the installs.
>>>>> Install was via my normal method - DL from MS Download Centre to
>>>>> disc -
>>>>> disengaged from internet connection - disabled all
>>>>> anti-virus/spyware/maleware programmes - installed each one.
>>>>> After each install I did a restart [though not prompted as others have
>>>>> reported].
>>>>> All seemed to install OK - all are in Add Remove and in C:Windows -
>>>>> the
>>>>> log
>>>>> files also look OK - tried two recent System Restore/checkpoints but
>>>>> restore
>>>>> failed.
>>>>> What is also strange is that the yellow shield is showing that I still
>>>>> need
>>>>> to install the Killbits 973346 & WIN MSRT 890830[this is installed and
>>>>> I
>>>>> have run it]
>>>>> Not too sure what action to take next.
>>>>>
>>>>> Rgds
>>>>> Antioch

Many thanks PA.
I have re-installed, as per the links you gave, Adobe Flash Player 10 Active
X and the Adobe Manager as before, and so far, all news and sports sites
visited display video clips.
I did not have Shockwave Player before - never tried it. I will take a look
at it.
I suppose its an updated version of Player??
Thank you again - and goodnight/morning from this side of the Little Pond.

Rgds
Antioch


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:...
>I thought that might be the case.
>
> You may also need to see...
>
> Troubleshoot installation problems with Shockwave Player for Windows:
> http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/403/kb403264.html
>
> In short, I don't think any of the updates caused this problem.
>
> antioch wrote:
>> I am ruining IE6.
>>
>> 1. Your reply is understood. But I do have the updates on disc so there
>> would not be any need to use the net. to DL etc.
>>
>> 2. The restore points I tried were two of the three set automatic when I
>> installed each of the three updates. Apart from being told that the
>> system
>> was not restored to the point selected, I am afraid I can add no
>> additional
>> info in that respect, unless there is something you specifically want to
>> know.
>>
>> Re this link - http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/
>> I see no animation showing - there are two boxes - Adobe Shock Player
>> invites me to DL/Install an Active X - the one below informs me that the
>> Install of Macromedia Flash Player in complete - clicking on any of the
>> contents shows nothing.
>>
>> Clicking on the test your authorware player -
>> http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welco...rwareonly.html
>> produces nothing in the next window.
>>
>> In addition, a pop-up tells me that I might need to install the Active X
>> Control 'Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5' - this is not installed as far as I
>> know - a search finds nothing.
>>
>> Many thanks PA - I will go through the uninstall and install procedures
>> as
>> indicated in the link - http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html
>> I remember having to do this for v.8.
>>
>> Rgds
>> Antioch
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
>> news:Ok$...
>>> Are you running IE6, IE7, or IE8 currently? <= just a question, not a
>>> recommendation or suggestiong!
>>>
>>>> 1. Would it be OK to delete these recent updates from Add/Remove and
>>>> from
>>>> C:Windows and try one at a time?
>>>
>>> I wouldn't recommend doing so, no. The security vulnerabilities
>>> addressed
>>> by those 3 updates (MS09-028; MS09-029; MS09-032) are being actively
>>> exploited as I compose this reply.
>>>
>>>> 2. Is there an explanation for not being able to do a System Restore.
>>>> After
>>>> all, they were inserted prior to each update by Windows?
>>>
>>> All you've told us so far is that you've tried using 2 recent Restore
>>> Points but the "restore(s) failed," and that's not nearly enough
>>> information to work with. Also, you do NOT want to use System Restore
>>> to
>>> "undo" the install of any Windows Update, IE upgrade, or Windows Service
>>> Pack!
>>>
>>> Can you see the Shockwave and Flash animations here? =>
>>> http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/
>>>
>>> If you can, please cite a few of the pages where you cannot see the
>>> Flash
>>> animations.
>>>
>>> Also see this page and do all four (4) steps:
>>> http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html
>>>
>>> antioch wrote:
>>>> The computer has been off for a few hours.
>>>> After starting, noticed yellow shield only offering the Killbits
>>>> update.
>>>> Followed your instructions and DL/Inst. just the one that showed on
>>>> Custom
>>>> search.
>>>> I did a restart after the install - no yellow shield showing now.
>>>> I had no offer on the IE8 upgrade.
>>>> I still cannot get anything video to show that uses Adobe Flash -
>>>> checked
>>>> with Adobe site and got confirmation I had V10 installed.
>>>> 1. Would it be OK to delete these recent updates from Add/Remove and
>>>> from
>>>> C:Windows and try one at a time?
>>>> 2. Is there an explanation for not being able to do a System Restore.
>>>> After
>>>> all, they were inserted prior to each update by Windows?
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for your interest/help.
>>>>
>>>> Rgds
>>>> Antioch
>>>>
>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:...
>>>>> Now go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan
>>>>> |
>>>>> Install any critical security updates offered as well as the MSRT, if
>>>>> offered.
>>>>>
>>>>> TIP: Do NOT install IE8 if it's not already installed! "Hide" it
>>>>> instead.
>>>>> --
>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> antioch wrote:
>>>>>> Win XP SP3 - updates installed up to June 2009.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I just installed these updates, and it may just be a coincidence, but
>>>>>> Adobe
>>>>>> Flash 10 does not work on any web sites - this had been working 15
>>>>>> minutes
>>>>>> before the installs.
>>>>>> Install was via my normal method - DL from MS Download Centre to
>>>>>> disc -
>>>>>> disengaged from internet connection - disabled all
>>>>>> anti-virus/spyware/maleware programmes - installed each one.
>>>>>> After each install I did a restart [though not prompted as others
>>>>>> have
>>>>>> reported].
>>>>>> All seemed to install OK - all are in Add Remove and in C:Windows -
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> log
>>>>>> files also look OK - tried two recent System Restore/checkpoints but
>>>>>> restore
>>>>>> failed.
>>>>>> What is also strange is that the yellow shield is showing that I
>>>>>> still
>>>>>> need
>>>>>> to install the Killbits 973346 & WIN MSRT 890830[this is installed
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> I
>>>>>> have run it]
>>>>>> Not too sure what action to take next.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rgds
>>>>>> Antioch
>

> I did not have Shockwave Player before - never tried it. I will take a
> look
> at it. I suppose its an updated version of Player??

Nope, different application and technology.

YW & thanks very much for your feedback.

antioch wrote:
> Many thanks PA.
> I have re-installed, as per the links you gave, Adobe Flash Player 10
> Active
> X and the Adobe Manager as before, and so far, all news and sports sites
> visited display video clips.
> I did not have Shockwave Player before - never tried it. I will take a
> look
> at it.
> I suppose its an updated version of Player??
> Thank you again - and goodnight/morning from this side of the Little Pond.
>
> Rgds
> Antioch
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> I thought that might be the case.
>>
>> You may also need to see...
>>
>> Troubleshoot installation problems with Shockwave Player for Windows:
>> http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/403/kb403264.html
>>
>> In short, I don't think any of the updates caused this problem.
>>
>> antioch wrote:
>>> I am ruining IE6.
>>>
>>> 1. Your reply is understood. But I do have the updates on disc so
>>> there
>>> would not be any need to use the net. to DL etc.
>>>
>>> 2. The restore points I tried were two of the three set automatic when
>>> I
>>> installed each of the three updates. Apart from being told that the
>>> system
>>> was not restored to the point selected, I am afraid I can add no
>>> additional
>>> info in that respect, unless there is something you specifically want to
>>> know.
>>>
>>> Re this link - http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/
>>> I see no animation showing - there are two boxes - Adobe Shock Player
>>> invites me to DL/Install an Active X - the one below informs me that the
>>> Install of Macromedia Flash Player in complete - clicking on any of the
>>> contents shows nothing.
>>>
>>> Clicking on the test your authorware player -
>>> http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welco...rwareonly.html
>>> produces nothing in the next window.
>>>
>>> In addition, a pop-up tells me that I might need to install the Active X
>>> Control 'Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5' - this is not installed as far as
>>> I
>>> know - a search finds nothing.
>>>
>>> Many thanks PA - I will go through the uninstall and install procedures
>>> as
>>> indicated in the link - http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html
>>> I remember having to do this for v.8.
>>>
>>> Rgds
>>> Antioch
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>> news:Ok$...
>>>> Are you running IE6, IE7, or IE8 currently? <= just a question, not a
>>>> recommendation or suggestiong!
>>>>
>>>>> 1. Would it be OK to delete these recent updates from Add/Remove and
>>>>> from
>>>>> C:Windows and try one at a time?
>>>>
>>>> I wouldn't recommend doing so, no. The security vulnerabilities
>>>> addressed
>>>> by those 3 updates (MS09-028; MS09-029; MS09-032) are being actively
>>>> exploited as I compose this reply.
>>>>
>>>>> 2. Is there an explanation for not being able to do a System Restore.
>>>>> After
>>>>> all, they were inserted prior to each update by Windows?
>>>>
>>>> All you've told us so far is that you've tried using 2 recent Restore
>>>> Points but the "restore(s) failed," and that's not nearly enough
>>>> information to work with. Also, you do NOT want to use System Restore
>>>> to
>>>> "undo" the install of any Windows Update, IE upgrade, or Windows
>>>> Service
>>>> Pack!
>>>>
>>>> Can you see the Shockwave and Flash animations here? =>
>>>> http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/
>>>>
>>>> If you can, please cite a few of the pages where you cannot see the
>>>> Flash
>>>> animations.
>>>>
>>>> Also see this page and do all four (4) steps:
>>>> http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html
>>>>
>>>> antioch wrote:
>>>>> The computer has been off for a few hours.
>>>>> After starting, noticed yellow shield only offering the Killbits
>>>>> update.
>>>>> Followed your instructions and DL/Inst. just the one that showed on
>>>>> Custom
>>>>> search.
>>>>> I did a restart after the install - no yellow shield showing now.
>>>>> I had no offer on the IE8 upgrade.
>>>>> I still cannot get anything video to show that uses Adobe Flash -
>>>>> checked
>>>>> with Adobe site and got confirmation I had V10 installed.
>>>>> 1. Would it be OK to delete these recent updates from Add/Remove and
>>>>> from
>>>>> C:Windows and try one at a time?
>>>>> 2. Is there an explanation for not being able to do a System Restore.
>>>>> After
>>>>> all, they were inserted prior to each update by Windows?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for your interest/help.
>>>>>
>>>>> Rgds
>>>>> Antioch
>>>>>
>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>>>> news:...
>>>>>> Now go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Install any critical security updates offered as well as the MSRT, if
>>>>>> offered.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> TIP: Do NOT install IE8 if it's not already installed! "Hide" it
>>>>>> instead.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> antioch wrote:
>>>>>>> Win XP SP3 - updates installed up to June 2009.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I just installed these updates, and it may just be a coincidence,
>>>>>>> but
>>>>>>> Adobe
>>>>>>> Flash 10 does not work on any web sites - this had been working 15
>>>>>>> minutes
>>>>>>> before the installs.
>>>>>>> Install was via my normal method - DL from MS Download Centre to
>>>>>>> disc -
>>>>>>> disengaged from internet connection - disabled all
>>>>>>> anti-virus/spyware/maleware programmes - installed each one.
>>>>>>> After each install I did a restart [though not prompted as others
>>>>>>> have
>>>>>>> reported].
>>>>>>> All seemed to install OK - all are in Add Remove and in C:Windows -
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> log
>>>>>>> files also look OK - tried two recent System Restore/checkpoints but
>>>>>>> restore
>>>>>>> failed.
>>>>>>> What is also strange is that the yellow shield is showing that I
>>>>>>> still
>>>>>>> need
>>>>>>> to install the Killbits 973346 & WIN MSRT 890830[this is installed
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> have run it]
>>>>>>> Not too sure what action to take next.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rgds
>>>>>>> Antioch

Regarding the killbits update: I've noticed that these updates often needs
reinstallation after other updates are installed. I'm not sure why, but it
appears to be normal, albiet undesirable, behaviour.

Harry.

antioch wrote:

> Win XP SP3 - updates installed up to June 2009.
>
> I just installed these updates, and it may just be a coincidence, but Adobe
> Flash 10 does not work on any web sites - this had been working 15 minutes
> before the installs.
> Install was via my normal method - DL from MS Download Centre to disc -
> disengaged from internet connection - disabled all
> anti-virus/spyware/maleware programmes - installed each one.
> After each install I did a restart [though not prompted as others have
> reported].
> All seemed to install OK - all are in Add Remove and in C:Windows - the log
> files also look OK - tried two recent System Restore/checkpoints but restore
> failed.
> What is also strange is that the yellow shield is showing that I still need
> to install the Killbits 973346 & WIN MSRT 890830[this is installed and I
> have run it]
> Not too sure what action to take next.
>
> Rgds
> Antioch
>
>