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From: LewB on 27 Apr 2010 14:28 Thanks. Defender was still on my computer along with MSE so it was removed in Add/Remove as recommended by the link you provided. Previous suggestions were to keep using Spyware Blaster, MBAM, and possibly SuperAntispyware. Do these recommendations continue. Finally I have Spybot-Search and Destroy but not activated. I don't know if it is necessary with all the others. LJB -- LJB "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > Your further investigation suggests that Windows Defender beta had been > installed on the computer 'way back when. > > If Defender is installed in WinXP, installing MSE (which includes Defender > "technologies") will remove Defender. (In Vista & Win7, Defender will be > disabled). See this discussion: > http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/msestart/thread/5309cb8d-02e1-40e8-974f-0dcedb9ab9fd > > > LewB wrote: > > Robear, > > I wanted to provide more info on the AV issues that were raised in the > > previous thread I started on 4/4 and especially in regard to the Microsoft > > Antispyware file on my program files. From that point on there were a > > number of posts suggesting this was a rogue file and I needed to do a > > clean > > install, etc which eventually was done. I looked at that folder again and > > it has a subfolder named TempUpdates. When opened there are two files: > > microsoftantispywareinstall.exe (date modified 11/28/2005) > > and > > Windowsdefender.exe (date modified 5/52006) > > > > This suggests to me that Microsoft Antispyware is a valid app from > > Microsoft > > and is related somehow to Windows Defender and wonder if you agree with > > this > > interpretation. I thought you also would want to have this info in the > > unlikely event that this issue could resurface in a new thread. > > As I noted previously this folder is not in Add/Remove and there is no > > uninstall file associated with it. I suspect it somehow has been bundled > > up > > in Window Defender that is running and is in Add/Remove. Also both > > Defender > > and Microsoft Security Essentials are running simultaneously and I guess > > that is routine?? > > LJB > > > >> My point is that you should be posting any/all follow-up in replies to > >> (one > >> of) your original, earlier thread(s) so that anyone wishing to assist you > >> will have the complete history available to them. > >> > >> > >> LewB wrote: > >>> I'm not sure what you want me to do then? I thought that is what this > >>> site > >>> is for, to help those of us that are having problems. Is there a limit > >>> to > >>> how many questions one can ask? I'll be happy to discuss this with the > >>> site > >>> administrator. > >>> > >>>> What Lem said. > >>>> > >>>> PS: You're not doing yourself any favors by always starting new threads > >>>> about this computer & your problems. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> LewB wrote: > >>>>> Yeah Bear it is me again trying to do what you suggested several weeks > >>>>> ago. > >>>>> I can't format this HDD from Setup Disc. It won't boot to Setup as > >>>>> described. So how can I format and start over? Pegasus says I have > >>>>> motherboard and disc drive problems. Hopefully not. If I R click on > >>>>> C > >>>>> and > >>>>> go to format, windows will not allow it because of other utilities > >>>>> running. > >>>>> I don't know where they are and how to shut them down or if this is > >>>>> the > >>>>> way > >>>>> to do a format since the Setup is not cooperating with the boot > >>>>> process. > >>>>> LB > >>>>> > >>>>>> [You're still messing around with that computer?!] > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> I have Microsoft Security Essentials [installed]... > >>>>>> > >>>>>> If you're doing a clean install, you must format the HDD. If you've > >>>>>> formatted the HDD, Microsoft Security Essentials is not installed. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> =============================== > >>>>>> > >>>>>> HOW TO do a clean install of WinXP: See > >>>>>> http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps and/or Method > >>>>>> 1 > >>>>>> in > >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307 > >>>>>> > >>>>>> After the clean install, you will 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 local network (i.e., other > >>>>>> computers) > >>>>>> and > >>>>>> before using a flash drive or SDCard that isn't brand-new or hasn't > >>>>>> been > >>>>>> freshly formatted: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> 4 steps to help protect your new computer before you go online > >>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Other helpful references include: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> HOW TO get a computer running WinXP Gold (no Service Packs) fully > >>>>>> patched > >>>>>> (after a clean install) > >>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/3f5afa8ed33e121c > >>>>>> > >>>>>> HOW TO get a computer running WinXP SP1(a) or SP2 fully patched > >>>>>> (after > >>>>>> a > >>>>>> clean install) > >>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/msg/a066ae41add7dd2b > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Tip: After getting the computer fully-patched, download/install > >>>>>> KB971029 > >>>>>> manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029 > >>>>>> > >>>>>> NB: Any Norton or McAfee free-trial that came preinstalled on the > >>>>>> computer > >>>>>> when you bought it will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is > >>>>>> reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the free-trial and download/run the > >>>>>> appropriate removal tool before installing any updates, Windows > >>>>>> Service > >>>>>> Packs or IE upgrades and before installing your new anti-virus > >>>>>> application > >>>>>> (which will require WinXP SP3 to be installed). > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Norton Removal Tool > >>>>>> > >>>>>> ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe > >>>>>> > >>>>>> McAfee Consumer Products Removal Tool > >>>>>> > >>>>>> http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe > >>>>>> > >>>>>> -- > >>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > >>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> LewB wrote: > >>>>>>> I want to do a clean install of WinXP.Pro. I have the original > >>>>>>> Setup > >>>>>>> disc > >>>>>>> and a slipstreamed SP3 disc. Both will not boot from the CD drive. > >>>>>>> It > >>>>>>> is > >>>>>>> set correctly in the BIOS. When the system is restarted with the > >>>>>>> disc > >>>>>>> in > >>>>>>> place the system does displace the "click any key to boot from the > >>>>>>> CD" > >>>>>>> but > >>>>>>> when this is done Windows boots normally. In BIOS there are 3 > >>>>>>> listed > >>>>>>> in > >>>>>>> "boot devise priority". > >>>>>>> 1st CD/DVD-0: DVD-ROM-16X6S > >>>>>>> 2nd CD/DVD-1: TSST Corp CD/DVDW SH-S182M > >>>>>>> 3rd CD/DVD-0:DVD-ROM DVD-16x6S > >>>>>>> The 1st and 3rd are essentially the same. I only have two optical > >>>>>>> drives. > >>>>>>> But trying both discs in each drive produces the same result. The > >>>>>>> disc > >>>>>>> itself suggests disabling all AV program. I have Microsoft Security > >>>>>>> Essentials but there are no directions about disabling it....or if > >>>>>>> that > >>>>>>> is > >>>>>>> critical. > >>>>>>> LJB > >>>>>> > >>>>>> . > >>>> > >>>> . > >> > >> . > > . >
From: PA Bear [MS MVP] on 27 Apr 2010 16:34 Only you can decide what security applications are necessary on your computer. That being said, I'd recommend dumping SpyBot, SAS, and MBAM (assuming you're running the free versions of these applications). Check for SpywareBlaster updates every 10-14 days or so. LewB wrote: > Thanks. Defender was still on my computer along with MSE so it was > removed > in Add/Remove as recommended by the link you provided. Previous > suggestions > were to keep using Spyware Blaster, MBAM, and possibly SuperAntispyware. > Do > these recommendations continue. Finally I have Spybot-Search and Destroy > but not activated. I don't know if it is necessary with all the others. > >> Your further investigation suggests that Windows Defender beta had been >> installed on the computer 'way back when. >> >> If Defender is installed in WinXP, installing MSE (which includes >> Defender >> "technologies") will remove Defender. (In Vista & Win7, Defender will be >> disabled). See this discussion: >> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/msestart/thread/5309cb8d-02e1-40e8-974f-0dcedb9ab9fd >> >> >> LewB wrote: >>> Robear, >>> I wanted to provide more info on the AV issues that were raised in >>> the >>> previous thread I started on 4/4 and especially in regard to the >>> Microsoft >>> Antispyware file on my program files. From that point on there were a >>> number of posts suggesting this was a rogue file and I needed to do a >>> clean >>> install, etc which eventually was done. I looked at that folder again >>> and >>> it has a subfolder named TempUpdates. When opened there are two files: >>> microsoftantispywareinstall.exe (date modified 11/28/2005) >>> and >>> Windowsdefender.exe (date modified 5/52006) >>> >>> This suggests to me that Microsoft Antispyware is a valid app from >>> Microsoft >>> and is related somehow to Windows Defender and wonder if you agree with >>> this >>> interpretation. I thought you also would want to have this info in the >>> unlikely event that this issue could resurface in a new thread. >>> As I noted previously this folder is not in Add/Remove and there is >>> no >>> uninstall file associated with it. I suspect it somehow has been >>> bundled >>> up >>> in Window Defender that is running and is in Add/Remove. Also both >>> Defender >>> and Microsoft Security Essentials are running simultaneously and I guess >>> that is routine?? >>> LJB >>> >>>> My point is that you should be posting any/all follow-up in replies to >>>> (one >>>> of) your original, earlier thread(s) so that anyone wishing to assist >>>> you >>>> will have the complete history available to them. >>>> >>>> >>>> LewB wrote: >>>>> I'm not sure what you want me to do then? I thought that is what this >>>>> site >>>>> is for, to help those of us that are having problems. Is there a >>>>> limit >>>>> to >>>>> how many questions one can ask? I'll be happy to discuss this with the >>>>> site >>>>> administrator. >>>>> >>>>>> What Lem said. >>>>>> >>>>>> PS: You're not doing yourself any favors by always starting new >>>>>> threads >>>>>> about this computer & your problems. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> LewB wrote: >>>>>>> Yeah Bear it is me again trying to do what you suggested several >>>>>>> weeks >>>>>>> ago. >>>>>>> I can't format this HDD from Setup Disc. It won't boot to Setup as >>>>>>> described. So how can I format and start over? Pegasus says I have >>>>>>> motherboard and disc drive problems. Hopefully not. If I R click >>>>>>> on >>>>>>> C >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> go to format, windows will not allow it because of other utilities >>>>>>> running. >>>>>>> I don't know where they are and how to shut them down or if this is >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> way >>>>>>> to do a format since the Setup is not cooperating with the boot >>>>>>> process. >>>>>>> LB >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> [You're still messing around with that computer?!] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I have Microsoft Security Essentials [installed]... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If you're doing a clean install, you must format the HDD. If >>>>>>>> you've >>>>>>>> formatted the HDD, Microsoft Security Essentials is not installed. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> =============================== >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> HOW TO do a clean install of WinXP: See >>>>>>>> http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps and/or >>>>>>>> Method >>>>>>>> 1 >>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> After the clean install, you will 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 local network (i.e., other >>>>>>>> computers) >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> before using a flash drive or SDCard that isn't brand-new or hasn't >>>>>>>> been >>>>>>>> freshly formatted: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 4 steps to help protect your new computer before you go online >>>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Other helpful references include: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> HOW TO get a computer running WinXP Gold (no Service Packs) fully >>>>>>>> patched >>>>>>>> (after a clean install) >>>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/3f5afa8ed33e121c >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> HOW TO get a computer running WinXP SP1(a) or SP2 fully patched >>>>>>>> (after >>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>> clean install) >>>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/msg/a066ae41add7dd2b >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Tip: After getting the computer fully-patched, download/install >>>>>>>> KB971029 >>>>>>>> manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> NB: Any Norton or McAfee free-trial that came preinstalled on the >>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>> when you bought it will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows >>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>> reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the free-trial and download/run the >>>>>>>> appropriate removal tool before installing any updates, Windows >>>>>>>> Service >>>>>>>> Packs or IE upgrades and before installing your new anti-virus >>>>>>>> application >>>>>>>> (which will require WinXP SP3 to be installed). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Norton Removal Tool >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> McAfee Consumer Products Removal Tool >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> LewB wrote: >>>>>>>>> I want to do a clean install of WinXP.Pro. I have the original >>>>>>>>> Setup >>>>>>>>> disc >>>>>>>>> and a slipstreamed SP3 disc. Both will not boot from the CD >>>>>>>>> drive. >>>>>>>>> It >>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>> set correctly in the BIOS. When the system is restarted with the >>>>>>>>> disc >>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>> place the system does displace the "click any key to boot from the >>>>>>>>> CD" >>>>>>>>> but >>>>>>>>> when this is done Windows boots normally. In BIOS there are 3 >>>>>>>>> listed >>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>> "boot devise priority". >>>>>>>>> 1st CD/DVD-0: DVD-ROM-16X6S >>>>>>>>> 2nd CD/DVD-1: TSST Corp CD/DVDW SH-S182M >>>>>>>>> 3rd CD/DVD-0:DVD-ROM DVD-16x6S >>>>>>>>> The 1st and 3rd are essentially the same. I only have two optical >>>>>>>>> drives. >>>>>>>>> But trying both discs in each drive produces the same result. The >>>>>>>>> disc >>>>>>>>> itself suggests disabling all AV program. I have Microsoft >>>>>>>>> Security >>>>>>>>> Essentials but there are no directions about disabling it....or if >>>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>> critical. >>>>>>>>> LJB >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>>> . >>>> >>>> . >> >> .
From: Daave on 27 Apr 2010 20:48 YW. In that regard, images and clones are the same. That is, there would be no need to reinstall drivers, updates, applications, etc. See: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=238515 I like images for the reasons cited in the above page. But some people report they prefer using a program like Casper, which has the capability of creating "incremental" clones. Then again, I like the flexibility of going back in time several images (a la System Restore), so this is why I prefer Acronis. BTW, Acronis (as you know) can do clones, too, but not incremental ones. If you decide to purchase Acronis, it is *crucial* you create the bootable CD! (Retail versions already come with one; otherwise they need to be created!) LewB wrote: > Good stuff. Thanks. If you use Acronis and do an image backup you > have to be comfortable that you have no bad stuff (viruses/malware) > for that will carry over with the image. And that was the question > that was raised in the previous thread (now on page 13 with date of > 4/4 of the General discussion.....SP won't load) and brings me now to > inquire about backups and what is considered better, best, safest, > etc, I did download a a 30 day free trial of Acronis and have used > it to make a clone to a new HDD. McAfee says there are no bad > characters on it and I will probably switch to Microsoft Security > Essentials or Avast, etc. as recommended on the other thread. I > like the idea of an image because you avoid the painstaking > reinstallation of apps, drivers, etc LJB > "Daave" wrote: > >> Cool! Good job! >> >> Actually, if the topic is totally new (like asking about backing up >> strategies), you should start a new thread. You will get more >> responders this way. >> >> If your inability to boot to the Windows XP setup CD was directly >> related to your last thread, I could see the value of not starting a >> new thread. But if you feel the thrust is significantly different >> *and* if you believe a new thread is wise (it's a judgment call), >> best practice is to include a link to the other thread so others can >> refer to it (to see the bigger picture). >> >> Regarding your current question, have a look at this fine article: >> >> http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=314 >> >> Although backing up data is already recommended, if that's *all* you >> do, you are out of luck when it comes to recovering from a disaster >> the easy way. Sure, you could reinstall the OS and the updates and >> all your programs, but who wants to do that when restoring an image >> of your hard drive takes care of all that instantly! >> >> I recommend Acronis True Image because I use it and like it. Other >> programs are fine, too. >> >> Ntbackup has too many limitations; I'd stay away from it (unless you >> use it just to back up data). >> >> Using Windows Explorer to copy data is fine -- as long as you do it >> regularly and completely! Doing it this way avoids the proprietary >> archive file system that ntbackup uses; that is, with Windows >> Explorer, you're just copying the data and not manipulating it into >> another form. >> >> With Acronis, the data is backed up, too (unless the data is on >> another partition and you don't include that in the image). The >> easiest method is to have only one partition for everything (OS, >> applications, and data) and then regularly image it. Once you play >> with Acronis, you'll see it's quite easy to use. >> >> >> LewB wrote: >>> Yeeessss. You were absolutely correct. I purchased a new keyboard >>> today and the boot to SetUp went normally. I was able to format and >>> then install WinXP and now have a "new"computer. I am pleased that >>> the slipstreamed SP3 disc functioned as advertised. >>> In keeping with Robear's last note to keep the posts to the same >>> thread >>> so a full history will be available to all and not spread out over >>> several threads (as I have done with this one) I will ask you'all >>> about backups. Is there any advantage to having a proprietary >>> backup program (Acronis, Ghost, etc) vs using the Backup that comes >>> with WinXP? >>> I have used EMC's Retrospect and backed up a lot of data to an >>> external drive but that program is very busy and somewhat >>> complicated. I have also used backup that comes with WinXP and find >>> it to be more "user friendly". My son says he simply copies what he >>> wants to back up to a flash drive and after a reformatt copies them >>> back to Windows and has a fresh look. Isn't that what Backup in >>> WinXP does?? In either instance there is a lot of reinstallation of >>> apps that an image program avoids but also carries over whatever >>> nondesirable objects that you hopefully are getting rid of with the >>> format and reinstall of WinXP Anyway many thanks for you great >>> help. LJB >>> >>> >>>> Before you do anything else, use another (non-wireless) keyboard. >>>> That's probably your problem with regard to the "press any key" >>>> issue. >>>> >>>> >>>> LewB wrote: >>>>> What is the make and model of your PC and/or motherboard? >>>>> Custom made PC with Pentium IV 2.8 chip >>>>> Motherboard is Microstar 865PE-Neo-2 >>>>> >>>>> What kind of keyboard do you have? PS/2 or USB? Wireless perhaps? >>>>> Yes it is wireless and is Microsoft Wireless Multimedia >>>>> Keyboard >>>>> 1.0A >>>>> >>>>> Is there a keyboard-specific setting in the BIOS that may need to >>>>> be changed? No keyboard reference in this BIOS >>>>> >>>>>> Daave wrote: >>>>>>> LewB wrote: >>>>>>>> I want to do a clean install of WinXP.Pro. I have the >>>>>>>> original Setup disc and a slipstreamed SP3 disc. Both will >>>>>>>> not boot from the CD drive. It is set correctly in the BIOS. >>>>>>>> When the system is restarted with the disc in place the system >>>>>>>> does displace the "click any key to boot from the CD" but when >>>>>>>> this is done Windows boots normally. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Try another keyboard. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> What kind of keyboard do you have? PS/2 or USB? Wireless >>>>>>> perhaps? Is there a keyboard-specific setting in the BIOS that >>>>>>> may need to be changed? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If it's not the keyboard, then either both CDs are bad or the CD >>>>>>> drive is bad. >>>>>> >>>>>> Also... >>>>>> >>>>>> What is the make and model of your PC and/or motherboard? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> . >>>> >>>> >>>> . >> >> >> .
From: LewB on 27 Apr 2010 23:04 The impression I have therefore is that MSE has all of the features of the others (MBAM, SAS,Spybot) and there is no need for them.....except Spywarebaster. Several of the posts on the other thread suggested more may be better than less. As you know I removed McAfee through the Add/Remove route in Control Panel. I then downloaded and installed MSE and ran a full scan and no problems were detected. On reviewing the posts I realized I had overlooked this link: http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe so I downloaded and installed and it ran automatically. I couldn't believe the number of additional files that were identified and removed. So I don't know if this delayed removal will have any effect on the function of MSE? -- LJB "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > Only you can decide what security applications are necessary on your > computer. > > That being said, I'd recommend dumping SpyBot, SAS, and MBAM (assuming > you're running the free versions of these applications). Check for > SpywareBlaster updates every 10-14 days or so. > > > LewB wrote: > > Thanks. Defender was still on my computer along with MSE so it was > > removed > > in Add/Remove as recommended by the link you provided. Previous > > suggestions > > were to keep using Spyware Blaster, MBAM, and possibly SuperAntispyware. > > Do > > these recommendations continue. Finally I have Spybot-Search and Destroy > > but not activated. I don't know if it is necessary with all the others. > > > >> Your further investigation suggests that Windows Defender beta had been > >> installed on the computer 'way back when. > >> > >> If Defender is installed in WinXP, installing MSE (which includes > >> Defender > >> "technologies") will remove Defender. (In Vista & Win7, Defender will be > >> disabled). See this discussion: > >> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/msestart/thread/5309cb8d-02e1-40e8-974f-0dcedb9ab9fd > >> > >> > >> LewB wrote: > >>> Robear, > >>> I wanted to provide more info on the AV issues that were raised in > >>> the > >>> previous thread I started on 4/4 and especially in regard to the > >>> Microsoft > >>> Antispyware file on my program files. From that point on there were a > >>> number of posts suggesting this was a rogue file and I needed to do a > >>> clean > >>> install, etc which eventually was done. I looked at that folder again > >>> and > >>> it has a subfolder named TempUpdates. When opened there are two files: > >>> microsoftantispywareinstall.exe (date modified 11/28/2005) > >>> and > >>> Windowsdefender.exe (date modified 5/52006) > >>> > >>> This suggests to me that Microsoft Antispyware is a valid app from > >>> Microsoft > >>> and is related somehow to Windows Defender and wonder if you agree with > >>> this > >>> interpretation. I thought you also would want to have this info in the > >>> unlikely event that this issue could resurface in a new thread. > >>> As I noted previously this folder is not in Add/Remove and there is > >>> no > >>> uninstall file associated with it. I suspect it somehow has been > >>> bundled > >>> up > >>> in Window Defender that is running and is in Add/Remove. Also both > >>> Defender > >>> and Microsoft Security Essentials are running simultaneously and I guess > >>> that is routine?? > >>> LJB > >>> > >>>> My point is that you should be posting any/all follow-up in replies to > >>>> (one > >>>> of) your original, earlier thread(s) so that anyone wishing to assist > >>>> you > >>>> will have the complete history available to them. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> LewB wrote: > >>>>> I'm not sure what you want me to do then? I thought that is what this > >>>>> site > >>>>> is for, to help those of us that are having problems. Is there a > >>>>> limit > >>>>> to > >>>>> how many questions one can ask? I'll be happy to discuss this with the > >>>>> site > >>>>> administrator. > >>>>> > >>>>>> What Lem said. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> PS: You're not doing yourself any favors by always starting new > >>>>>> threads > >>>>>> about this computer & your problems. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> LewB wrote: > >>>>>>> Yeah Bear it is me again trying to do what you suggested several > >>>>>>> weeks > >>>>>>> ago. > >>>>>>> I can't format this HDD from Setup Disc. It won't boot to Setup as > >>>>>>> described. So how can I format and start over? Pegasus says I have > >>>>>>> motherboard and disc drive problems. Hopefully not. If I R click > >>>>>>> on > >>>>>>> C > >>>>>>> and > >>>>>>> go to format, windows will not allow it because of other utilities > >>>>>>> running. > >>>>>>> I don't know where they are and how to shut them down or if this is > >>>>>>> the > >>>>>>> way > >>>>>>> to do a format since the Setup is not cooperating with the boot > >>>>>>> process. > >>>>>>> LB > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> [You're still messing around with that computer?!] > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> I have Microsoft Security Essentials [installed]... > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> If you're doing a clean install, you must format the HDD. If > >>>>>>>> you've > >>>>>>>> formatted the HDD, Microsoft Security Essentials is not installed. > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> =============================== > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> HOW TO do a clean install of WinXP: See > >>>>>>>> http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps and/or > >>>>>>>> Method > >>>>>>>> 1 > >>>>>>>> in > >>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307 > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> After the clean install, you will 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 local network (i.e., other > >>>>>>>> computers) > >>>>>>>> and > >>>>>>>> before using a flash drive or SDCard that isn't brand-new or hasn't > >>>>>>>> been > >>>>>>>> freshly formatted: > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> 4 steps to help protect your new computer before you go online > >>>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> Other helpful references include: > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> HOW TO get a computer running WinXP Gold (no Service Packs) fully > >>>>>>>> patched > >>>>>>>> (after a clean install) > >>>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/3f5afa8ed33e121c > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> HOW TO get a computer running WinXP SP1(a) or SP2 fully patched > >>>>>>>> (after > >>>>>>>> a > >>>>>>>> clean install) > >>>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/msg/a066ae41add7dd2b > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> Tip: After getting the computer fully-patched, download/install > >>>>>>>> KB971029 > >>>>>>>> manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029 > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> NB: Any Norton or McAfee free-trial that came preinstalled on the > >>>>>>>> computer > >>>>>>>> when you bought it will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows > >>>>>>>> is > >>>>>>>> reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the free-trial and download/run the > >>>>>>>> appropriate removal tool before installing any updates, Windows > >>>>>>>> Service > >>>>>>>> Packs or IE upgrades and before installing your new anti-virus > >>>>>>>> application > >>>>>>>> (which will require WinXP SP3 to be installed). > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> Norton Removal Tool > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> McAfee Consumer Products Removal Tool > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> -- > >>>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > >>>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> LewB wrote: > >>>>>>>>> I want to do a clean install of WinXP.Pro. I have the original > >>>>>>>>> Setup > >>>>>>>>> disc > >>>>>>>>> and a slipstreamed SP3 disc. Both will not boot from the CD > >>>>>>>>> drive. > >>>>>>>>> It > >>>>>>>>> is > >>>>>>>>> set correctly in the BIOS. When the system is restarted with the > >>>>>>>>> disc > >>>>>>>>> in > >>>>>>>>> place the system does displace the "click any key to boot from the > >>>>>>>>> CD" > >>>>>>>>> but > >>>>>>>>> when this is done Windows boots normally. In BIOS there are 3 > >>>>>>>>> listed > >>>>>>>>> in > >>>>>>>>> "boot devise priority". > >>>>>>>>> 1st CD/DVD-0: DVD-ROM-16X6S > >>>>>>>>> 2nd CD/DVD-1: TSST Corp CD/DVDW SH-S182M > >>>>>>>>> 3rd CD/DVD-0:DVD-ROM DVD-16x6S > >>>>>>>>> The 1st and 3rd are essentially the same. I only have two optical > >>>>>>>>> drives. > >>>>>>>>> But trying both discs in each drive produces the same result. The > >>>>>>>>> disc > >>>>>>>>> itself suggests disabling all AV program. I have Microsoft > >>>>>>>>> Security > >>>>>>>>> Essentials but there are no directions about disabling it....or if > >>>>>>>>> that > >>>>>>>>> is > >>>>>>>>> critical. > >>>>>>>>> LJB > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> . > >>>>>> > >>>>>> . > >>>> > >>>> . > >> > >> . > > . >
From: PA Bear [MS MVP] on 28 Apr 2010 01:59
Check list for installing Microsoft Security Essentials http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/msestart/thread/bf757e6a-e320-4a67-92bc-767e6acb26c4 Ideally, the McAfee removal tool would have been run before you installed MSE. Now I'm not gonna search your many threads but I suspect I mentioned that removal tool at some point in one or more of them. LewB wrote: > The impression I have therefore is that MSE has all of the features of the > others (MBAM, SAS,Spybot) and there is no need for them.....except > Spywarebaster. Several of the posts on the other thread suggested more > may > be better than less. > As you know I removed McAfee through the Add/Remove route in Control > Panel. I then downloaded and installed MSE and ran a full scan and no > problems were detected. On reviewing the posts I realized I had > overlooked > this link: > > http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe > > so I downloaded and installed and it ran automatically. I couldn't > believe > the number of additional files that were identified and removed. So I > don't > know if this delayed removal will have any effect on the function of MSE? > >> Only you can decide what security applications are necessary on your >> computer. >> >> That being said, I'd recommend dumping SpyBot, SAS, and MBAM (assuming >> you're running the free versions of these applications). Check for >> SpywareBlaster updates every 10-14 days or so. >> >> LewB wrote: >>> Thanks. Defender was still on my computer along with MSE so it was >>> removed >>> in Add/Remove as recommended by the link you provided. Previous >>> suggestions >>> were to keep using Spyware Blaster, MBAM, and possibly SuperAntispyware. >>> Do >>> these recommendations continue. Finally I have Spybot-Search and >>> Destroy >>> but not activated. I don't know if it is necessary with all the others. >>> >>>> Your further investigation suggests that Windows Defender beta had been >>>> installed on the computer 'way back when. >>>> >>>> If Defender is installed in WinXP, installing MSE (which includes >>>> Defender >>>> "technologies") will remove Defender. (In Vista & Win7, Defender will >>>> be >>>> disabled). See this discussion: >>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/msestart/thread/5309cb8d-02e1-40e8-974f-0dcedb9ab9fd >>>> >>>> >>>> LewB wrote: >>>>> Robear, >>>>> I wanted to provide more info on the AV issues that were raised in >>>>> the >>>>> previous thread I started on 4/4 and especially in regard to the >>>>> Microsoft >>>>> Antispyware file on my program files. From that point on there were a >>>>> number of posts suggesting this was a rogue file and I needed to do a >>>>> clean >>>>> install, etc which eventually was done. I looked at that folder again >>>>> and >>>>> it has a subfolder named TempUpdates. When opened there are two >>>>> files: >>>>> microsoftantispywareinstall.exe (date modified 11/28/2005) >>>>> and >>>>> Windowsdefender.exe (date modified 5/52006) >>>>> >>>>> This suggests to me that Microsoft Antispyware is a valid app from >>>>> Microsoft >>>>> and is related somehow to Windows Defender and wonder if you agree >>>>> with >>>>> this >>>>> interpretation. I thought you also would want to have this info in >>>>> the >>>>> unlikely event that this issue could resurface in a new thread. >>>>> As I noted previously this folder is not in Add/Remove and there is >>>>> no >>>>> uninstall file associated with it. I suspect it somehow has been >>>>> bundled >>>>> up >>>>> in Window Defender that is running and is in Add/Remove. Also both >>>>> Defender >>>>> and Microsoft Security Essentials are running simultaneously and I >>>>> guess >>>>> that is routine?? >>>>> LJB >>>>> >>>>>> My point is that you should be posting any/all follow-up in replies >>>>>> to >>>>>> (one >>>>>> of) your original, earlier thread(s) so that anyone wishing to assist >>>>>> you >>>>>> will have the complete history available to them. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> LewB wrote: >>>>>>> I'm not sure what you want me to do then? I thought that is what >>>>>>> this >>>>>>> site >>>>>>> is for, to help those of us that are having problems. Is there a >>>>>>> limit >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> how many questions one can ask? I'll be happy to discuss this with >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> site >>>>>>> administrator. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> What Lem said. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> PS: You're not doing yourself any favors by always starting new >>>>>>>> threads >>>>>>>> about this computer & your problems. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> LewB wrote: >>>>>>>>> Yeah Bear it is me again trying to do what you suggested several >>>>>>>>> weeks >>>>>>>>> ago. >>>>>>>>> I can't format this HDD from Setup Disc. It won't boot to Setup >>>>>>>>> as >>>>>>>>> described. So how can I format and start over? Pegasus says I >>>>>>>>> have >>>>>>>>> motherboard and disc drive problems. Hopefully not. If I R click >>>>>>>>> on >>>>>>>>> C >>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>> go to format, windows will not allow it because of other utilities >>>>>>>>> running. >>>>>>>>> I don't know where they are and how to shut them down or if this >>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> way >>>>>>>>> to do a format since the Setup is not cooperating with the boot >>>>>>>>> process. >>>>>>>>> LB >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> [You're still messing around with that computer?!] >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I have Microsoft Security Essentials [installed]... >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> If you're doing a clean install, you must format the HDD. If >>>>>>>>>> you've >>>>>>>>>> formatted the HDD, Microsoft Security Essentials is not >>>>>>>>>> installed. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> =============================== >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> HOW TO do a clean install of WinXP: See >>>>>>>>>> http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps and/or >>>>>>>>>> Method >>>>>>>>>> 1 >>>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307 >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> After the clean install, you will 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 local network (i.e., other >>>>>>>>>> computers) >>>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>>> before using a flash drive or SDCard that isn't brand-new or >>>>>>>>>> hasn't >>>>>>>>>> been >>>>>>>>>> freshly formatted: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 4 steps to help protect your new computer before you go >>>>>>>>>> online >>>>>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Other helpful references include: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> HOW TO get a computer running WinXP Gold (no Service Packs) fully >>>>>>>>>> patched >>>>>>>>>> (after a clean install) >>>>>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/3f5afa8ed33e121c >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> HOW TO get a computer running WinXP SP1(a) or SP2 fully patched >>>>>>>>>> (after >>>>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>>> clean install) >>>>>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/msg/a066ae41add7dd2b >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Tip: After getting the computer fully-patched, download/install >>>>>>>>>> KB971029 >>>>>>>>>> manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029 >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> NB: Any Norton or McAfee free-trial that came preinstalled on the >>>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>>> when you bought it will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows >>>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>>> reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the free-trial and download/run >>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>> appropriate removal tool before installing any updates, Windows >>>>>>>>>> Service >>>>>>>>>> Packs or IE upgrades and before installing your new anti-virus >>>>>>>>>> application >>>>>>>>>> (which will require WinXP SP3 to be installed). >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Norton Removal Tool >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> McAfee Consumer Products Removal Tool >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>>>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> LewB wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> I want to do a clean install of WinXP.Pro. I have the original >>>>>>>>>>> Setup >>>>>>>>>>> disc >>>>>>>>>>> and a slipstreamed SP3 disc. Both will not boot from the CD >>>>>>>>>>> drive. >>>>>>>>>>> It >>>>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>>>> set correctly in the BIOS. When the system is restarted with >>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>> disc >>>>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>>>> place the system does displace the "click any key to boot from >>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>> CD" >>>>>>>>>>> but >>>>>>>>>>> when this is done Windows boots normally. In BIOS there are 3 >>>>>>>>>>> listed >>>>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>>>> "boot devise priority". >>>>>>>>>>> 1st CD/DVD-0: DVD-ROM-16X6S >>>>>>>>>>> 2nd CD/DVD-1: TSST Corp CD/DVDW SH-S182M >>>>>>>>>>> 3rd CD/DVD-0:DVD-ROM DVD-16x6S >>>>>>>>>>> The 1st and 3rd are essentially the same. I only have two >>>>>>>>>>> optical >>>>>>>>>>> drives. >>>>>>>>>>> But trying both discs in each drive produces the same result. >>>>>>>>>>> The >>>>>>>>>>> disc >>>>>>>>>>> itself suggests disabling all AV program. I have Microsoft >>>>>>>>>>> Security >>>>>>>>>>> Essentials but there are no directions about disabling it....or >>>>>>>>>>> if >>>>>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>>>> critical. >>>>>>>>>>> LJB >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>>> . >>>> >>>> . >> >> . |