My system is already in SP3. As of now I am very happy with the performance
of IE8 beta2.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> You were very lucky, IMHO. I suspect that installing IE8B2 was the
> equivalent of doing a Reset in your previous IE version.
>
> Now, what happens after you've uninstalled IE8B2?
>
> NB: If WinXP SP3 is not installed yet and you then install it without having
> first uninstalled IE8B2, you will NOT be able to uninstall IE8B2 unless you
> first uninstall SP3!
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> LoMayok wrote:
> > I tried download center and it let me download IE8 beta 2. Installed it
> > and
> > everything is working normally just like before. Windows update is no
> > pain
> > anymore.
> >
> > Thanks for all your time....
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >>>>> All of these problems occured after the infection of Vundo Trojan.
> >>>>> Clean
> >>>>> up was done using super antispyware, trojan remover, anti trojan
> >>>>> elite,
> >>>>> kaspersky and avg.
> >>
> >> You've got more work to do:
> >>
> >> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> >> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use
> >> (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix
> >> anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
> >> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> >> http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
> >> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> >> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum 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.
> >>
> >> ==========================================
> >>
> >> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> >> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> >>
> >> Support for Windows Update:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
> >>
> >> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
> >> in
> >> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> >> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
> >> with
> >> security updates.
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >>
> >> LoMayok wrote:
> >>> The original CD that I have is SP1 but updated my system to SP3. SFC
> >>> /SCANNOW is telling me that I have the wrong CD inserted in the drive.
> >>>
> >>> My Computer >> right click "C" >> Properties >> Tools >> Check Now >>
> >>> Selecting the 2 Options >> OK. The chkdsk run after reboot. It did
> >>> find some corrupt files but I do not know exactly what it did with the
> >>> files.
> >>>
> >>> After all the above work, I run Dial-a-Fix then reboot.
> >>>
> >>> Tried windows update and I am still stuck with the same problem.
> >>>
> >>>> What about DAF ??
> >>>> Go ahead and download Dial-ª-Fix.
> >>>> <http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix>
> >>>>
> >>>> For Windows Defender
> >>>> Go ahead and download\update from here
> >>>> <http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal>
> >>>>
> >>>> go to the Microsoft address specified, and
> >>>> in the right column, download the 32-bit definitions.
> >>>> -=-
> >>>>
> >>>> Perhaps some maintenance, try running the "chkdsk /r" command at the
> >>>> command prompt How to perform disk error checking in Windows XP
> >>>> <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265>
> >>>> -=-
> >>>>
> >>>> You can also run
> >>>> SFC
> >>>>
> >>>> Go to start and run and type (remember the space after SFC)
> >>>> SFC /SCANNOW
> >>>> press enter and let it scan your system, if any files are damaged or
> >>>> missing they will be replaced using the files on the windows disk
> >>>>
> >>>> "LoMayok" wrote:
> >>>>> All of these problems occured after the infection of Vundo Trojan.
> >>>>> Clean
> >>>>> up was done using super antispyware, trojan remover, anti trojan
> >>>>> elite,
> >>>>> kaspersky and avg.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Genuine Microsoft Validation says "genuine" but failed in WGA Diagnose
> >>>>> in
> >>>>> cryptography.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Is there a fix to this or reformat is the only way?
> >> <snip>
>
>