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Mack - 20 Jun 2008 11:42 GMT

I don't understand why, but when I attempt to manually go to the windows
update page there is ALWAYS an error. Its like I cant even update my
computer... And even when I attempted to send this message, pop up blocker
blocked this app. I don't understand it.

One more thing, WHY IS IT THAT MY FIREWALL UNBLOCKS ITSELF!? When I turn on
my firewall it will sooner or later, a week whenever it will turn itself off.
This disturbs me but only informs me of the lack of security my computer is
getting...

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Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM - 20 Jun 2008 12:09 GMT

>I don't understand why, but when I attempt to manually go to the windows
> update page there is ALWAYS an error. Its like I cant even update my
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> is
> getting...

What other security programs/suites do you have?

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PA Bear [MS MVP] - 20 Jun 2008 18:08 GMT

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the 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.

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MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
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> I don't understand why, but when I attempt to manually go to the windows
> update page there is ALWAYS an error. Its like I cant even update my
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> off. This disturbs me but only informs me of the lack of security my
> computer is getting...

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