power saving mode

If I try to update either Windows or my virus protection (McAfee Internet
Security Suite 8) my monitor or computer (not really sure who's the culprit)
go into power saving mode. Que pasa? Internet works fine, Email works fine -
it only happens with updates and only once I am past the verification
regarding software, Windows installer and so on. I click 'Custom' and after a
view seconds - woosh - power saving mode.
Thanks for any help.

"Wish I was diving" wrote:

> If I try to update either Windows or my virus protection (McAfee Internet
> Security Suite 8) my monitor or computer (not really sure who's the culprit)
> go into power saving mode. Que pasa? Internet works fine, Email works fine -
> it only happens with updates and only once I am past the verification
> regarding software, Windows installer and so on. I click 'Custom' and after a
> view seconds - woosh - power saving mode.
> Thanks for any help.

Just happened again. Re-installing virus scan and checking for updates the
first set of updates went fine, second set ...... same old story. Here's the
log file:
2009-07-19 11:54:37:500 3704 e98 Misc =========== Logging initialized
(build: 7.2.6001.788, tz: +0700) ===========
2009-07-19 11:54:37:500 3704 e98 Misc = Process: C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\iexplore.exe
2009-07-19 11:54:37:500 3704 e98 Misc = Module:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuapi.dll
2009-07-19 11:54:37:500 3704 e98 COMAPI ----------- COMAPI:
IUpdateServiceManager::AddService -----------
2009-07-19 11:54:37:500 3704 e98 COMAPI - ServiceId =
{7971f918-a847-4430-9279-4a52d1efe18d}
2009-07-19 11:54:37:500 3704 e98 COMAPI - AuthorizationCabPath =
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\muauth.ca b
2009-07-19 11:54:37:562 1140 5ac Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\Downloade d\7971f918-a847-4430-9279-4a52d1efe18d.auth.cab.temp\muauth.cab:
2009-07-19 11:54:37:703 1140 5ac Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:37:890 2004 7c8 Misc =========== Logging initialized
(build: 7.2.6001.788, tz: +0700) ===========
2009-07-19 11:54:37:890 2004 7c8 Misc = Process:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
2009-07-19 11:54:37:890 2004 7c8 Misc = Module:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
2009-07-19 11:54:37:890 2004 7c8 DtaStor Update service properties: service
registered with AU is {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}
2009-07-19 11:54:37:984 3704 e98 COMAPI - Added service, URL =
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/
2009-07-19 11:54:37:984 3704 e98 COMAPI ----------- COMAPI:
IUpdateServiceManager::RegisterServiceWithAU -----------
2009-07-19 11:54:37:984 3704 e98 COMAPI - ServiceId =
{7971f918-a847-4430-9279-4a52d1efe18d}
2009-07-19 11:54:38:031 3704 e98 Misc =========== Logging initialized
(build: 7.2.6001.788, tz: +0700) ===========
2009-07-19 11:54:38:031 3704 e98 Misc = Process: C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\iexplore.exe
2009-07-19 11:54:38:031 3704 e98 Misc = Module:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\muweb.dll
2009-07-19 11:54:38:031 3704 e98 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv3wuredir.cab:
2009-07-19 11:54:38:078 3704 e98 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:38:265 3704 e98 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv3wuredir.cab:
2009-07-19 11:54:38:265 3704 e98 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:38:281 3704 e98 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.c ab:
2009-07-19 11:54:38:296 3704 e98 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:38:781 3704 e98 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.c ab:
2009-07-19 11:54:38:781 3704 e98 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:39:500 3704 e98 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wsus3setu p.cab:
2009-07-19 11:54:39:500 3704 e98 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:39:500 3704 e98 Setup *********** Setup: Checking whether
self-update is required ***********
2009-07-19 11:54:39:500 3704 e98 Setup * Inf file:
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wsus3setu p.inf
2009-07-19 11:54:39:500 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuweb.dll: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required
version = 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:39:500 3704 e98 Setup * IsUpdateRequired = No
2009-07-19 11:54:39:515 3704 e98 Misc =========== Logging initialized
(build: 7.2.6001.788, tz: +0700) ===========
2009-07-19 11:54:39:515 3704 e98 Misc = Process: C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\iexplore.exe
2009-07-19 11:54:39:515 3704 e98 Misc = Module:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuweb.dll
2009-07-19 11:54:39:515 3704 e98 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv3wuredir.cab:
2009-07-19 11:54:39:515 3704 e98 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:39:593 3704 e98 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv3wuredir.cab:
2009-07-19 11:54:39:593 3704 e98 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:39:593 3704 e98 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.c ab:
2009-07-19 11:54:39:593 3704 e98 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:41:046 3704 e98 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.c ab:
2009-07-19 11:54:41:062 3704 e98 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:41:062 3704 e98 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wsus3setu p.cab:
2009-07-19 11:54:41:062 3704 e98 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:41:203 3704 e98 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wsus3setu p.cab:
2009-07-19 11:54:41:203 3704 e98 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:54:41:203 3704 e98 Setup *********** Setup: Checking whether
self-update is required ***********
2009-07-19 11:54:41:203 3704 e98 Setup * Inf file:
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wsus3setu p.inf
2009-07-19 11:54:41:234 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cdm.dll: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required version
= 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:234 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuapi.dll: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required
version = 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:234 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuapi.dll.mui: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required
version = 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:234 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required
version = 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:234 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaucpl.cpl: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required
version = 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:234 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaucpl.cpl.mui: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required
version = 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:234 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required
version = 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:250 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll.mui: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required
version = 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:250 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wucltui.dll: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required
version = 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:296 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wucltui.dll.mui: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required
version = 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:296 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wups.dll: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required version
= 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:296 3704 e98 Setup Update NOT required for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wups2.dll: target version = 7.2.6001.788, required
version = 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:54:41:296 3704 e98 Setup * IsUpdateRequired = No
2009-07-19 11:56:40:015 3704 e98 COMAPI -------------
2009-07-19 11:56:40:015 3704 e98 COMAPI -- START -- COMAPI: Search
[ClientId = MicrosoftUpdate]
2009-07-19 11:56:40:015 3704 e98 COMAPI ---------
2009-07-19 11:56:40:031 1140 f00 Agent *************
2009-07-19 11:56:40:031 1140 f00 Agent ** START ** Agent: Finding updates
[CallerId = MicrosoftUpdate]
2009-07-19 11:56:40:031 3704 e98 COMAPI <<-- SUBMITTED -- COMAPI: Search
[ClientId = MicrosoftUpdate]
2009-07-19 11:56:40:031 1140 f00 Agent *********
2009-07-19 11:56:40:031 1140 f00 Agent * Online = Yes; Ignore download
priority = No
2009-07-19 11:56:40:031 1140 f00 Agent * Criteria = "IsInstalled=0 and
IsHidden=0"
2009-07-19 11:56:40:031 1140 f00 Agent * ServiceID =
{7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}
2009-07-19 11:56:40:031 1140 f00 Agent * Search Scope = {Machine}
2009-07-19 11:56:40:031 1140 f00 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv3wuredir.cab:
2009-07-19 11:56:40:031 1140 f00 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:56:40:218 1140 f00 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv3wuredir.cab:
2009-07-19 11:56:40:234 1140 f00 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:56:40:234 1140 f00 Agent Checking for updated auth cab for
service 7971f918-a847-4430-9279-4a52d1efe18d at
http://update.microsoft.com/v8/micro...dir/MUAuth.cab
2009-07-19 11:56:40:234 1140 f00 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\authcab.c ab:
2009-07-19 11:56:40:234 1140 f00 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:56:46:968 1140 f00 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\authcab.c ab:
2009-07-19 11:56:46:984 1140 f00 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:56:46:984 1140 f00 Misc Validating signature for
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\authcab.c ab:
2009-07-19 11:56:46:984 1140 f00 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2009-07-19 11:56:46:984 2004 7c8 DtaStor Update service properties: service
registered with AU is {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}
2009-07-19 11:58:19:187 1112 fc Misc =========== Logging initialized
(build: 7.2.6001.788, tz: +0700) ===========
2009-07-19 11:58:19:203 1112 fc Misc = Process:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
2009-07-19 11:58:19:203 1112 fc Misc = Module:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
2009-07-19 11:58:19:187 1112 fc Service *************
2009-07-19 11:58:19:203 1112 fc Service ** START ** Service: Service startup
2009-07-19 11:58:19:203 1112 fc Service *********
2009-07-19 11:58:23:234 1112 fc Agent * WU client version 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 11:58:23:234 1112 fc Agent * Base directory:
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution
2009-07-19 11:58:23:250 1112 fc Agent * Access type: No proxy
2009-07-19 11:58:23:343 1112 fc Agent * Network state: Connected
2009-07-19 11:59:08:781 1112 fc Agent *********** Agent: Initializing
Windows Update Agent ***********
2009-07-19 11:59:08:781 1112 fc Agent *********** Agent: Initializing
global settings cache ***********
2009-07-19 11:59:08:781 1112 fc Agent * WSUS server: <NULL>
2009-07-19 11:59:08:781 1112 fc Agent * WSUS status server: <NULL>
2009-07-19 11:59:08:781 1112 fc Agent * Target group: (Unassigned
Computers)
2009-07-19 11:59:08:781 1112 fc Agent * Windows Update access disabled: No
2009-07-19 11:59:10:046 1112 fc DnldMgr Download manager restoring 0
downloads
2009-07-19 11:59:10:046 1112 fc DnldMgr Retrieved 1 persisted download jobs
2009-07-19 11:59:10:046 1112 fc DnldMgr *********** DnldMgr: Restoring
download [no. 0] ***********
2009-07-19 11:59:10:046 1112 fc DnldMgr * BITS JobId =
{2F44A12B-21F1-4A7C-91D8-0B8303450885}
2009-07-19 11:59:10:046 1112 fc DnldMgr * ServiceId =
{7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}
2009-07-19 11:59:10:156 1112 fc DnldMgr * UpdateId =
{A18CC936-DA41-421F-9AD9-303D806EC128}.113
2009-07-19 11:59:10:531 1112 fc DnldMgr * Restored download job.
2009-07-19 11:59:10:531 1112 fc AU ########### AU: Initializing Automatic
Updates ###########
2009-07-19 11:59:10:546 1112 fc AU # AU disabled through User preference
2009-07-19 11:59:10:546 1112 fc AU AU finished delayed initialization
2009-07-19 11:59:10:718 1112 fc Report *********** Report: Initializing
static reporting data ***********
2009-07-19 11:59:10:718 1112 fc Report * OS Version = 5.1.2600.2.0.65792
2009-07-19 11:59:10:750 1112 fc Report * Computer Brand = INTEL_
2009-07-19 11:59:10:750 1112 fc Report * Computer Model = DX38BT__
2009-07-19 11:59:10:750 1112 fc Report * Bios Revision =
BTX3810J.86A.1997.2009.0428.1546
2009-07-19 11:59:10:750 1112 fc Report * Bios Name = Default System BIOS
2009-07-19 11:59:10:750 1112 fc Report * Bios Release Date =
2009-04-28T00:00:00
2009-07-19 11:59:10:750 1112 fc Report * Locale ID = 1033
2009-07-19 13:21:34:265 1124 acc Misc =========== Logging initialized
(build: 7.2.6001.788, tz: +0700) ===========
2009-07-19 13:21:34:953 1124 acc Misc = Process:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
2009-07-19 13:21:35:000 1124 acc Misc = Module:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll
2009-07-19 13:21:34:265 1124 acc Service *************
2009-07-19 13:21:35:000 1124 acc Service ** START ** Service: Service startup
2009-07-19 13:21:35:000 1124 acc Service *********
2009-07-19 13:21:39:421 1124 acc Agent * WU client version 7.2.6001.788
2009-07-19 13:21:39:421 1124 acc Agent * Base directory:
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution
2009-07-19 13:21:39:453 1124 acc Agent * Access type: No proxy
2009-07-19 13:21:39:703 1124 acc Agent * Network state: Connected
2009-07-19 13:22:25:468 1124 acc Agent *********** Agent: Initializing
Windows Update Agent ***********
2009-07-19 13:22:25:468 1124 acc Agent *********** Agent: Initializing
global settings cache ***********
2009-07-19 13:22:25:468 1124 acc Agent * WSUS server: <NULL>
2009-07-19 13:22:25:468 1124 acc Agent * WSUS status server: <NULL>
2009-07-19 13:22:25:468 1124 acc Agent * Target group: (Unassigned
Computers)
2009-07-19 13:22:25:468 1124 acc Agent * Windows Update access disabled: No
2009-07-19 13:22:26:515 1124 acc DnldMgr Download manager restoring 0
downloads
2009-07-19 13:22:26:531 1124 acc DnldMgr Retrieved 1 persisted download jobs
2009-07-19 13:22:26:531 1124 acc DnldMgr *********** DnldMgr: Restoring
download [no. 0] ***********
2009-07-19 13:22:26:531 1124 acc DnldMgr * BITS JobId =
{2F44A12B-21F1-4A7C-91D8-0B8303450885}
2009-07-19 13:22:26:531 1124 acc DnldMgr * ServiceId =
{7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D}
2009-07-19 13:22:26:656 1124 acc DnldMgr * UpdateId =
{A18CC936-DA41-421F-9AD9-303D806EC128}.113
2009-07-19 13:22:27:093 1124 acc DnldMgr * Restored download job.
2009-07-19 13:22:27:093 1124 acc AU ########### AU: Initializing Automatic
Updates ###########
2009-07-19 13:22:27:109 1124 acc AU # AU disabled through User preference
2009-07-19 13:22:27:109 1124 acc AU AU finished delayed initialization
2009-07-19 13:22:27:234 1124 acc Report *********** Report: Initializing
static reporting data ***********
2009-07-19 13:22:27:234 1124 acc Report * OS Version = 5.1.2600.2.0.65792
2009-07-19 13:22:27:250 1124 acc Report * Computer Brand = INTEL_
2009-07-19 13:22:27:250 1124 acc Report * Computer Model = DX38BT__
2009-07-19 13:22:27:250 1124 acc Report * Bios Revision =
BTX3810J.86A.1997.2009.0428.1546
2009-07-19 13:22:27:250 1124 acc Report * Bios Name = Default System BIOS
2009-07-19 13:22:27:250 1124 acc Report * Bios Release Date =
2009-04-28T00:00:00
2009-07-19 13:22:27:250 1124 acc Report * Locale ID = 1033

Wish I was diving wrote:
>> If I try to update either Windows or my virus protection (McAfee Internet
>> Security Suite 8) my monitor or computer (not really sure who's the
>> culprit) go into power saving mode. Que pasa? Internet works fine, Email
>> works fine - it only happens with updates and only once I am past the
>> verification regarding software, Windows installer and so on. I click
>> 'Custom' and after a view seconds - woosh - power saving mode.
>> Thanks for any help.
>
> Just happened again. Re-installing virus scan and checking for updates the
> first set of updates went fine, second set ...... same old story. Here's
> the
> log file:
<snip>
> 2009-07-19 11:59:10:531 1112 fc AU ########### AU: Initializing Automatic
> Updates ###########
> 2009-07-19 11:59:10:546 1112 fc AU # AU disabled through User preference
<snip>

Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista x64 SP2) when
posting to this newsgroup.

Is your McAfee subscription still current? Was another McAfee application
or a Norton application ever installed on this computer (including a
free-trial that came preinstall on the machine when you bought it)?

Did you intentionally disable Automatic Updates? Can you enable it, reboot,
and then find it still enabled?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Wish I was diving wrote:
> >> If I try to update either Windows or my virus protection (McAfee Internet
> >> Security Suite 8) my monitor or computer (not really sure who's the
> >> culprit) go into power saving mode. Que pasa? Internet works fine, Email
> >> works fine - it only happens with updates and only once I am past the
> >> verification regarding software, Windows installer and so on. I click
> >> 'Custom' and after a view seconds - woosh - power saving mode.
> >> Thanks for any help.
> >
> > Just happened again. Re-installing virus scan and checking for updates the
> > first set of updates went fine, second set ...... same old story. Here's
> > the
> > log file:
> <snip>
> > 2009-07-19 11:59:10:531 1112 fc AU ########### AU: Initializing Automatic
> > Updates ###########
> > 2009-07-19 11:59:10:546 1112 fc AU # AU disabled through User preference
> <snip>
>
> Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista x64 SP2) when
> posting to this newsgroup.
>
> Is your McAfee subscription still current? Was another McAfee application
> or a Norton application ever installed on this computer (including a
> free-trial that came preinstall on the machine when you bought it)?
>
> Did you intentionally disable Automatic Updates? Can you enable it, reboot,
> and then find it still enabled?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
Just found out that my subscription for this version of Security Suite has
ended - get me a new one tomorrow and will see if the problem persists. I
wonder though why it also happens with Windows updates. I will post again
here should the problem be solved with the new Security Suite.

Wish I was diving wrote:
>>>> If I try to update either Windows or my virus protection (McAfee
>>>> Internet
>>>> Security Suite 8) my monitor or computer (not really sure who's the
>>>> culprit) go into power saving mode. Que pasa? Internet works fine,
>>>> Email
>>>> works fine - it only happens with updates and only once I am past the
>>>> verification regarding software, Windows installer and so on. I click
>>>> 'Custom' and after a view seconds - woosh - power saving mode.
>>>> Thanks for any help.
>>>
>>> Just happened again. Re-installing virus scan and checking for updates
>>> the
>>> first set of updates went fine, second set ...... same old story. Here's
>>> the
>>> log file:
>> <snip>
>>> 2009-07-19 11:59:10:531 1112 fc AU ########### AU: Initializing
>>> Automatic
>>> Updates ###########
>>> 2009-07-19 11:59:10:546 1112 fc AU # AU disabled through User
>>> preference <snip>
>>
>> Please state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista x64 SP2)
>> when posting to this newsgroup.
>>
>> Is your McAfee subscription still current? Was another McAfee
>> application
>> or a Norton application ever installed on this computer (including a
>> free-trial that came preinstall on the machine when you bought it)?
>>
>> Did you intentionally disable Automatic Updates? Can you enable it,
>> reboot, and then find it still enabled?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>
> Just found out that my subscription for this version of Security Suite has
> ended - get me a new one tomorrow and will see if the problem persists. I
> wonder though why it also happens with Windows updates. I will post again
> here should the problem be solved with the new Security Suite.

Don't bother: Chances are no anti-virus or security suite's going to install
or work correctly now.

Backup your personal data, then do a format & clean install of Windows.
Please note that a Repair Install (AKA in-place upgrade) will NOT fix this!

After the clean install, you'll have the equivalent of a "new computer" so
take care of everything on the following page before otherwise connecting
the machine to the internet or a network and before using a USB key that
isn't brand-new or hasn't been freshly formatted:

5 steps to help protect your new computer before you go online
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/com...nced/xppc.mspx

Also see:

Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...r/default.mspx

Steps To Help Prevent Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/com...e/prevent.mspx

Steps to Help Prevent Computer Worms
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/com...s/prevent.mspx

Avoid Rogue Security Software!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/com...ses/rogue.mspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002