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Why are you disappointed with Windows? McAfee is the biggest piece of AV
crap on the market, and even at that, YOU are still the one responsible for getting infected! Go buy a MAC so I can head to their newsgroup and watch you blame them when you screw up again. -- "Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you." "CptButtBeard" <> wrote in message news  FFDC181-7445-4134-97D5-...> Oh well. I am seriously disappointed with Windows. This problem will go > unsolved probably for the life of this computer, which is just until I can > get my Macbook Pro. Thanks for the help! > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> Well, you might uninstall McAfee Security Center, then download/run the >> McAfee removal tool >> (http://download.mcafee.com/products/...tches/MCPR.exe), >> reboot and then reinstall McAfee Security Center... >> >> But I suspect that you may be seeing the effects of a hijackware >> infection! >> >> NB: If you had no anti-virus application installed or the subscription >> had >> expired *when the machine first got infected* and/or your subscription >> has >> since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows >> Update, don't waste your time with any of the below: Format & reinstall >> Windows. A Repair Install will NOT help! >> >> Microsoft PCSafety provides home users (only) with no-charge support in >> dealing with malware infections such as viruses, spyware (including >> unwanted >> software), and adware. >> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...prid=7552&st=1 >> >> Also available via... >> >> Consumer Security Support home page >> https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/ >> >> Otherwise... >> >> 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually: >> http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx >> >> NB: Run the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan! You may need to download the >> MSRT on a non-infected machine, then transfer MRT.EXE to the infected >> machine and rename it to SCAN.EXE before running it. >> >> 2a. WinXP => Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan >> (only!) >> in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be: >> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm >> >> 2b. Vista or Win7=> Run this scan instead: >> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/whatsnew.htm >> >> 3. Now run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting requested >> logs >> in an appropriate forum, not here. >> >> Checking for/Help with Hijackware: >> • http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm >> • http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html >> • http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm >> • http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware >> >> **Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in >> http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0, >> http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5, >> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup, >> http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php, >> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forums.** >> >> If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting >> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and >> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop. >> -- >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >> www.banthecheck.com >> >> >> CptButtBeard wrote: >> > Ok, I downloaded both the Norton removal tool and Windows Update Agent >> > installed and ran them both. Nothing happened after I ran the Norton >> > tool. >> > After I did the Update agent, I tried Windows Update with no success. >> > Now >> > when I click "Check for updates" I ge tthe following dialouge box: >> > >> > "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service >> > is >> > not running. You may need to restart your computer." >> > >> > I restarted and got the same message. No error code or anything else. >> > >> > >> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >> > >> >> Did you download/run the Norton Removal Tool & reboot before trying to >> >> update again? [yes/no] >> >> >> >> 8024A000 - WU_E_AU_NOSERVICE >> >> The legacy AU client stopped because the sus server has been upgraded >> >> >> >> Try downloading/installing Windows Update Agent v7.4.7600.266 using >> >> the >> >> appropriate link on this page: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946928 >> >> >> >> 1. Download the installer, saving it to your desktop: >> >> >> >> 2. Close all open applications (i.e., anything with an icon on the >> >> taskbar). >> >> >> >> 3. Right-click on the file you saved in #1 above and select Run as >> >> Administrator to run the utility. Don't TOUCH your keyboard until the >> >> run >> >> completes, then reboot & test. >> >> >> >> >> >> CptButtBeard wrote: >> >>> Ok, I just tried to update again and I got a different error message >> >>> this >> >>> time. Code 8024A000. WHat does this mean? >> >>> >> >>> "CptButtBeard" wrote: >> >>>> The McAfee application is the McAfee Security Center. The steps you >> >>>> told >> >>>> me >> >>>> to take with Norton, will that help the Windows Update problem? >> >>>> >> >>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >> >>>>> Norton (and McAfee) applications are notorious for not uninstalling >> >>>>> or >> >>>>> upgrading cleanly. Let's start by removing any Norton leftovers: >> >>>>> >> >>>>> 1. Download the Norton Removal Tool, saving it to your desktop: >> >>>>> ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/englis...moval_Tool.exe >> >>>>> >> >>>>> 2. Close all open applications (i.e., anything with an icon on the >> >>>>> taskbar). >> >>>>> >> >>>>> 3. Right-click on the file you saved in #1 above and select Run as >> >>>>> Administrator to run the utility. Don't TOUCH your keyboard until >> >>>>> the >> >>>>> run >> >>>>> completes, then reboot. >> >>>>> >> >>>>> 4. Test. >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Question: Is the McAfee application named McAfee Security Center or >> >>>>> McAfee >> >>>>> Internet Security? >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> CptButtBeard wrote: >> >>>>>> I have McAfee on my laptop and yes the subscription is current >> >>>>>> (sometimes >> >>>>>> when I turn my computer on McAfee says it isn't working properly, >> >>>>>> open >> >>>>>> the security center to fix, I do so and it's back to normal). I am >> >>>>>> also >> >>>>>> using Mcafee for anti-spyware and as the firewall (along with >> >>>>>> defender, >> >>>>>> however defender cannot "check for new definitions." Wrong place >> >>>>>> for >> >>>>>> this but couldn't hurt to mention."). When I bought the laptop it >> >>>>>> came >> >>>>>> pre-installed >> >>>>>> with Norton, it was a one month free trial. I had to call a McAfee >> >>>>>> representative to help me completely uninstall the Norton, but >> >>>>>> this >> >>>>>> was >> >>>>>> in June or July of 08. >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >> >>>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is >> >>>>>>> your >> >>>>>>> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than >> >>>>>>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)? >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed >> >>>>>>> on >> >>>>>>> this >> >>>>>>> machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when >> >>>>>>> you >> >>>>>>> bought >> >>>>>>> it)? >> >>>>>>> -- >> >>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> >>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >> >>>>>>> www.banthecheck.com >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> CptButtBeard wrote: >> >>>>>>>> I am running Vista Home Premium 64-bit. I keep getting this >> >>>>>>>> message: >> >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>> "Error(s): >> >>>>>>>> Code 80080005 Windows Update encountered an unknown error." >> >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>> I have been getting this for about 2 months and I have ignored >> >>>>>>>> it >> >>>>>>>> untill now. I think it all started when I tried to update to >> >>>>>>>> SP2. >> >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>> Please help!! >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> . >> >>>>> >> >>>>> . >> >> >> >> . >> >> . >> |
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Why am I disappointing with windows? Well lets see... my family has had a
Windows PC since I was born (1990). It always has something wrong with it whether it is a virus or some other problem. It always ends up with uninstalling the OS then reinstalling it or some other ridiculous solution. Now I can't even save in Word. Right now, it is either spend a lot of money to get it fixed, or get a Mac. Getting a Mac is in my best interest. 1. Less issues and they are easier to solve. 2. Better software for what I am going to school for. 3. More reliable. 4. I have tuition and books to pay for, it is smarter to buy something really expensive that is reliable rather than something that is not so reliable and pay out the ass to get it fixed. The list goes on from diverse problems to minor improvements. I am computer savvy, just not extremely savvy. I have worked in an IT department and took a programming class in high school. Also, what did I do to get what ever is wrong with my PC? All I do is type papers on it, very minor web surfing, and pop in a DVD from time to time. I only download stuff if I know for sure it is safe and rather sparingly at that. You guys are just in denial that all Windows PCs are just like the Xbox 360 and the RROD, designed to break. Yes I have a 360 and I have been very lucky thus far. I hope for you, and your wallet's sake, that you eventually wake up, realize how bad Windows is, and do something about it. Good bye Windows, hello Mac. "Michael" wrote: > Why are you disappointed with Windows? McAfee is the biggest piece of AV > crap on the market, and even at that, YOU are still the one responsible for > getting infected! Go buy a MAC so I can head to their newsgroup and watch > you blame them when you screw up again. > > -- > > > "Don't pick a fight with an old man. > If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you." > > > "CptButtBeard" <> wrote in message > news FFDC181-7445-4134-97D5-...> > Oh well. I am seriously disappointed with Windows. This problem will go > > unsolved probably for the life of this computer, which is just until I can > > get my Macbook Pro. Thanks for the help! > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > >> Well, you might uninstall McAfee Security Center, then download/run the > >> McAfee removal tool > >> (http://download.mcafee.com/products/...tches/MCPR.exe), > >> reboot and then reinstall McAfee Security Center... > >> > >> But I suspect that you may be seeing the effects of a hijackware > >> infection! > >> > >> NB: If you had no anti-virus application installed or the subscription > >> had > >> expired *when the machine first got infected* and/or your subscription > >> has > >> since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows > >> Update, don't waste your time with any of the below: Format & reinstall > >> Windows. A Repair Install will NOT help! > >> > >> Microsoft PCSafety provides home users (only) with no-charge support in > >> dealing with malware infections such as viruses, spyware (including > >> unwanted > >> software), and adware. > >> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...prid=7552&st=1 > >> > >> Also available via... > >> > >> Consumer Security Support home page > >> https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/ > >> > >> Otherwise... > >> > >> 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually: > >> http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx > >> > >> NB: Run the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan! You may need to download the > >> MSRT on a non-infected machine, then transfer MRT.EXE to the infected > >> machine and rename it to SCAN.EXE before running it. > >> > >> 2a. WinXP => Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan > >> (only!) > >> in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be: > >> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm > >> > >> 2b. Vista or Win7=> Run this scan instead: > >> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/whatsnew.htm > >> > >> 3. Now run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting requested > >> logs > >> in an appropriate forum, not here. > >> > >> Checking for/Help with Hijackware: > >> • http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm > >> • http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html > >> • http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm > >> • http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware > >> > >> **Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in > >> http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0, > >> http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5, > >> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup, > >> http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php, > >> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forums.** > >> > >> If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting > >> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and > >> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop. > >> -- > >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 > >> www.banthecheck.com > >> > >> > >> CptButtBeard wrote: > >> > Ok, I downloaded both the Norton removal tool and Windows Update Agent > >> > installed and ran them both. Nothing happened after I ran the Norton > >> > tool. > >> > After I did the Update agent, I tried Windows Update with no success. > >> > Now > >> > when I click "Check for updates" I ge tthe following dialouge box: > >> > > >> > "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service > >> > is > >> > not running. You may need to restart your computer." > >> > > >> > I restarted and got the same message. No error code or anything else. > >> > > >> > > >> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> > > >> >> Did you download/run the Norton Removal Tool & reboot before trying to > >> >> update again? [yes/no] > >> >> > >> >> 8024A000 - WU_E_AU_NOSERVICE > >> >> The legacy AU client stopped because the sus server has been upgraded > >> >> > >> >> Try downloading/installing Windows Update Agent v7.4.7600.266 using > >> >> the > >> >> appropriate link on this page: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946928 > >> >> > >> >> 1. Download the installer, saving it to your desktop: > >> >> > >> >> 2. Close all open applications (i.e., anything with an icon on the > >> >> taskbar). > >> >> > >> >> 3. Right-click on the file you saved in #1 above and select Run as > >> >> Administrator to run the utility. Don't TOUCH your keyboard until the > >> >> run > >> >> completes, then reboot & test. > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> CptButtBeard wrote: > >> >>> Ok, I just tried to update again and I got a different error message > >> >>> this > >> >>> time. Code 8024A000. WHat does this mean? > >> >>> > >> >>> "CptButtBeard" wrote: > >> >>>> The McAfee application is the McAfee Security Center. The steps you > >> >>>> told > >> >>>> me > >> >>>> to take with Norton, will that help the Windows Update problem? > >> >>>> > >> >>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> >>>>> Norton (and McAfee) applications are notorious for not uninstalling > >> >>>>> or > >> >>>>> upgrading cleanly. Let's start by removing any Norton leftovers: > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> 1. Download the Norton Removal Tool, saving it to your desktop: > >> >>>>> ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/englis...moval_Tool.exe > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> 2. Close all open applications (i.e., anything with an icon on the > >> >>>>> taskbar). > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> 3. Right-click on the file you saved in #1 above and select Run as > >> >>>>> Administrator to run the utility. Don't TOUCH your keyboard until > >> >>>>> the > >> >>>>> run > >> >>>>> completes, then reboot. > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> 4. Test. > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> Question: Is the McAfee application named McAfee Security Center or > >> >>>>> McAfee > >> >>>>> Internet Security? > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> CptButtBeard wrote: > >> >>>>>> I have McAfee on my laptop and yes the subscription is current > >> >>>>>> (sometimes > >> >>>>>> when I turn my computer on McAfee says it isn't working properly, > >> >>>>>> open > >> >>>>>> the security center to fix, I do so and it's back to normal). I am > >> >>>>>> also > >> >>>>>> using Mcafee for anti-spyware and as the firewall (along with > >> >>>>>> defender, > >> >>>>>> however defender cannot "check for new definitions." Wrong place > >> >>>>>> for > >> >>>>>> this but couldn't hurt to mention."). When I bought the laptop it > >> >>>>>> came > >> >>>>>> pre-installed > >> >>>>>> with Norton, it was a one month free trial. I had to call a McAfee > >> >>>>>> representative to help me completely uninstall the Norton, but > >> >>>>>> this > >> >>>>>> was > >> >>>>>> in June or July of 08. > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> >>>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is > >> >>>>>>> your > >> >>>>>>> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than > >> >>>>>>> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)? > >> >>>>>>> > >> >>>>>>> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed > >> >>>>>>> on > >> >>>>>>> this > >> >>>>>>> machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when > >> >>>>>>> you > >> >>>>>>> bought > >> >>>>>>> it)? > >> >>>>>>> -- > >> >>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > >> >>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 > >> >>>>>>> www.banthecheck.com > >> >>>>>>> > >> >>>>>>> > >> >>>>>>> CptButtBeard wrote: > >> >>>>>>>> I am running Vista Home Premium 64-bit. I keep getting this > >> >>>>>>>> message: > >> >>>>>>>> > >> >>>>>>>> "Error(s): > >> >>>>>>>> Code 80080005 Windows Update encountered an unknown error." > >> >>>>>>>> > >> >>>>>>>> I have been getting this for about 2 months and I have ignored > >> >>>>>>>> it > >> >>>>>>>> untill now. I think it all started when I tried to update to > >> >>>>>>>> SP2. > >> >>>>>>>> > >> >>>>>>>> Please help!! > >> >>>>>>> > >> >>>>>>> . > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> . > >> >> > >> >> . > >> > >> . > >> > . > |
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