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Discussion in 'Windows Update' started by Michael, Sep 20, 2009.

  1. Michael

    Michael Guest

    OS is XP Home SP3. My son's laptop and it's been almost a year since I've
    seen it. AU works, but every time I go to Microsoft Update it fails. It
    will scan for updates, then after a couple minutes, right before the updates
    page opens, an error box pops-up. The error code is 0xc0000005. I did a
    search for this error and mosty found it associated with IE problems.
    Before I ran WU I ran Malwarebytes and found a ton of crap, which it
    removed. I then ran Avast and it found and removed another ton of crap.
    Below is a portion of the WU log. I hope it isn't too much.

    TIA!

    erver URL =
    2009-09-20 21:55:42:234 3436 d78 DtaStor WARNING: Attempted to add URL

    for file ks7krnUWxf3L3tg6nRVFl92E0hk= when file has not been previously
    added to the datastore
    2009-09-20 21:55:42:234 3436 d78 DtaStor WARNING: Attempted to add URL

    for file UhT7nPodzdOTWlbPX0c3Y+sgrT4= when file has not been previously
    added to the datastore
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:890 1104 2f8 AU Triggering Offline detection
    (non-interactive)
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:890 1104 2f8 AU #############
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    {DFED1488-A8DB-44A6-B403-BC92696D9CE6}.102 is pruned out due to potential
    supersedence
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent * Added update
    {D31746C5-1FE1-4128-B4F4-B08FED7DAA5B}.100 to search result
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:890 1104 2f8 AU ## START ## AU: Search for updates
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 2f8 AU #########
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 2f8 AU <<## SUBMITTED ## AU: Search for updates
    [CallId = {B11644F8-24AD-4C5D-AF6A-BE31B60EBB6D}]
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    {86257641-3137-4584-A786-873E2EFF9AFB}.100 is pruned out due to potential
    supersedence
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent * Added update
    {F1B1A591-BB75-4B1C-9FBD-03EEDB00CC9D}.103 to search result
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    {21BCAD0E-37DF-4D5F-B806-48841D2D149A}.100 is pruned out due to potential
    supersedence
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    {5F569A2D-C253-4690-B7DD-416BEFE23A20}.100 is pruned out due to potential
    supersedence
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    {B22FF8ED-582A-4380-9C6D-79FA20B29609}.101 is pruned out due to potential
    supersedence
    2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    {4ED17338-4A74-4F8D-8187-DBFCEF0E8610}.100 is pruned out due to potential
    supersedence

    --

    Don't pick a fight with an old man.
    If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
     
  2. Hello Michael,

    SUPERAntiSpyware is worth a try as well.

    <http://www.superantispyware.com/>

    After the software is updated, it is suggested scanning the system in Safe
    Mode.

    SUPERAntiSpyware just put up a Online Safe Scan at
    <http://www.superantispyware.com/onlinescan.html>
    if you cannot install and/or run the current SUPERAntiSpyware product due to
    an infection.
    -=-

    There is not one software that will detect / remove / block all possible
    virus / malware.

    There is no "permanent" solution besides running spyware / virus
    protection.

    You may also want to install ThreatFire (also FREE).
    <http://www.threatfire.com/> This is a good program that compliments your
    existing antivirus program.


    Yes, take away your son's access to the internet; or learn to practice safe
    hex. :)

    Safe Hex:

    <http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html>

    <http://www.getsafeonline.org/>

    <http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm>

    <http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2006/02/05/82584.aspx>
    --


    No one anti-virus never catches & removes everything because there are
    millions of possible infections. The same for antispiware programs.
    -=-



    "Michael" wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > OS is XP Home SP3. My son's laptop and it's been almost a year since I've
    > seen it. AU works, but every time I go to Microsoft Update it fails. It
    > will scan for updates, then after a couple minutes, right before the updates
    > page opens, an error box pops-up. The error code is 0xc0000005. I did a
    > search for this error and mosty found it associated with IE problems.
    > Before I ran WU I ran Malwarebytes and found a ton of crap, which it
    > removed. I then ran Avast and it found and removed another ton of crap.
    > Below is a portion of the WU log. I hope it isn't too much.
    >
    > TIA!
    >
    > erver URL =
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:42:234 3436 d78 DtaStor WARNING: Attempted to add URL
    >

    > for file ks7krnUWxf3L3tg6nRVFl92E0hk= when file has not been previously
    > added to the datastore
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:42:234 3436 d78 DtaStor WARNING: Attempted to add URL
    >

    > for file UhT7nPodzdOTWlbPX0c3Y+sgrT4= when file has not been previously
    > added to the datastore
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:890 1104 2f8 AU Triggering Offline detection
    > (non-interactive)
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:890 1104 2f8 AU #############
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    > {DFED1488-A8DB-44A6-B403-BC92696D9CE6}.102 is pruned out due to potential
    > supersedence
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent * Added update
    > {D31746C5-1FE1-4128-B4F4-B08FED7DAA5B}.100 to search result
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:890 1104 2f8 AU ## START ## AU: Search for updates
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 2f8 AU #########
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 2f8 AU <<## SUBMITTED ## AU: Search for updates
    > [CallId = {B11644F8-24AD-4C5D-AF6A-BE31B60EBB6D}]
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    > {86257641-3137-4584-A786-873E2EFF9AFB}.100 is pruned out due to potential
    > supersedence
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent * Added update
    > {F1B1A591-BB75-4B1C-9FBD-03EEDB00CC9D}.103 to search result
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    > {21BCAD0E-37DF-4D5F-B806-48841D2D149A}.100 is pruned out due to potential
    > supersedence
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    > {5F569A2D-C253-4690-B7DD-416BEFE23A20}.100 is pruned out due to potential
    > supersedence
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    > {B22FF8ED-582A-4380-9C6D-79FA20B29609}.101 is pruned out due to potential
    > supersedence
    > 2009-09-20 21:55:51:906 1104 838 Agent Update
    > {4ED17338-4A74-4F8D-8187-DBFCEF0E8610}.100 is pruned out due to potential
    > supersedence
    >
    > --
    >
    > Don't pick a fight with an old man.
    > If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
    >
    >
    >
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
  3. You probably have MUCH more work to do!

    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!

    1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:


    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.

    2. [WinXP ONLY!! =>] Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan
    (only!) in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:


    3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting requested logs
    in an appropriate forum, not here.

    Checking for/Help with Hijackware:
    ..


    ..

    ..

    ..

    ..


    **Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
    ,
    ,
    ,
    ,
    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.

    =====================
    Start a free Windows Update support incident request:


    Support for Windows Update:


    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


    Michael wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > OS is XP Home SP3. My son's laptop and it's been almost a year since I've
    > seen it. AU works, but every time I go to Microsoft Update it fails. It
    > will scan for updates, then after a couple minutes, right before the
    > updates
    > page opens, an error box pops-up. The error code is 0xc0000005. I did a
    > search for this error and mosty found it associated with IE problems.
    > Before I ran WU I ran Malwarebytes and found a ton of crap, which it
    > removed. I then ran Avast and it found and removed another ton of crap.
    > Below is a portion of the WU log. I hope it isn't too much. <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
  4. Michael

    Michael Guest

    Thanks, Ǝиçεl.
    --

    Don't pick a fight with an old man.
    If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.





    "Ǝиçεl" <l@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:24D776A6-978A-447F-BCAA-F1ECC0E245BA@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Hello Michael,
    >
    > SUPERAntiSpyware is worth a try as well.
    >
    > <http://www.superantispyware.com/>
    >
    > After the software is updated, it is suggested scanning the system in Safe
    > Mode.
    >
    > SUPERAntiSpyware just put up a Online Safe Scan at
    > <http://www.superantispyware.com/onlinescan.html>
    > if you cannot install and/or run the current SUPERAntiSpyware product due
    > to
    > an infection.
    > -=-
    >
    > There is not one software that will detect / remove / block all possible
    > virus / malware.
    >
    > There is no "permanent" solution besides running spyware / virus
    > protection.
    >
    > You may also want to install ThreatFire (also FREE).
    > <http://www.threatfire.com/> This is a good program that compliments your
    > existing antivirus program.
    >
    >
    > Yes, take away your son's access to the internet; or learn to practice
    > safe
    > hex. :)
    >
    > Safe Hex:
    >
    > <http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html>
    >
    > <http://www.getsafeonline.org/>
    >
    > <http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm>
    >
    > <http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2006/02/05/82584.aspx>
    > --
    >
    >
    > No one anti-virus never catches & removes everything because there are
    > millions of possible infections. The same for antispiware programs.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
  5. Michael

    Michael Guest

    I was afraid someone would suggest this. :) Booting to the recovery
    partition is a no-brainer on a Dell. I was just trying to tax myself and
    track the culprit down.
    Thanks PA Bear.
    --

    Don't pick a fight with an old man.
    If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.





    "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
    news:u8Pnc7nOKHA.1876@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > You probably have MUCH more work to do!
    >
    > 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!
    >
    > 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
    >
    >
    > 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.
    >
    > 2. [WinXP ONLY!! =>] Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection'
    > scan (only!) in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:
    >

    >
    > 3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting requested logs
    > in an appropriate forum, not here.
    >
    > Checking for/Help with Hijackware:
    > .

    >
    > .

    > .

    > .

    > .

    >
    > **Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
    >
    ,
    >
    ,
    >
    ,
    >
    ,
    >
    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.
    >
    > =====================
    > Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
    >

    >
    > Support for Windows Update:
    >

    >
    > 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
    >
    >
    > Michael wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> OS is XP Home SP3. My son's laptop and it's been almost a year since
    >> I've
    >> seen it. AU works, but every time I go to Microsoft Update it fails. It
    >> will scan for updates, then after a couple minutes, right before the
    >> updates
    >> page opens, an error box pops-up. The error code is 0xc0000005. I did a
    >> search for this error and mosty found it associated with IE problems.
    >> Before I ran WU I ran Malwarebytes and found a ton of crap, which it
    >> removed. I then ran Avast and it found and removed another ton of crap.
    >> Below is a portion of the WU log. I hope it isn't too much.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    --

    Don't pick a fight with an old man.
    If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
     
  6. In many, many cases, doing a "wipe & reload" will be the fastest way to
    resolve all problems and leave you with a 100% safe computer.

    Michael wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > I was afraid someone would suggest this. :) Booting to the recovery
    > partition is a no-brainer on a Dell. I was just trying to tax myself and
    > track the culprit down.
    > Thanks PA Bear.
    > --
    >
    > Don't pick a fight with an old man.
    > If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:u8Pnc7nOKHA.1876@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> You probably have MUCH more work to do!
    >>
    >> 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!
    >>
    >> 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
    >>
    >>
    >> 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.
    >>
    >> 2. [WinXP ONLY!! =>] Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection'
    >> scan (only!) in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:
    >>

    >>
    >> 3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting requested
    >> logs
    >> in an appropriate forum, not here.
    >>
    >> Checking for/Help with Hijackware:
    >> .

    >>
    >> .

    >> .

    >> .

    >> .

    >>
    >> **Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
    >>
    ,
    >>
    ,
    >>
    ,
    >>
    ,
    >>
    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.
    >>
    >> =====================
    >> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
    >>

    >>
    >> Support for Windows Update:
    >>

    >>
    >> 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
    >>
    >>
    >> Michael wrote:<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> OS is XP Home SP3. My son's laptop and it's been almost a year since
    >>> I've
    >>> seen it. AU works, but every time I go to Microsoft Update it fails.
    >>> It
    >>> will scan for updates, then after a couple minutes, right before the
    >>> updates
    >>> page opens, an error box pops-up. The error code is 0xc0000005. I did a
    >>> search for this error and mosty found it associated with IE problems.
    >>> Before I ran WU I ran Malwarebytes and found a ton of crap, which it
    >>> removed. I then ran Avast and it found and removed another ton of crap.
    >>> Below is a portion of the WU log. I hope it isn't too much. <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
  7. Michael

    Michael Guest

    Mechanics like to fix things. That's my only excuse. :)
    --

    Don't pick a fight with an old man.
    If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.




    "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
    news:eVheGEuOKHA.352@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > In many, many cases, doing a "wipe & reload" will be the fastest way to
    > resolve all problems and leave you with a 100% safe computer.
    >
    > Michael wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> I was afraid someone would suggest this. :) Booting to the recovery
    >> partition is a no-brainer on a Dell. I was just trying to tax myself and
    >> track the culprit down.
    >> Thanks PA Bear.
    >> --
    >>
    >> Don't pick a fight with an old man.
    >> If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
    >>
    >>
    >>
    >>
    >>
    >> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
    >> news:u8Pnc7nOKHA.1876@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> You probably have MUCH more work to do!
    >>>
    >>> 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!
    >>>
    >>> 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> 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.
    >>>
    >>> 2. [WinXP ONLY!! =>] Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection'
    >>> scan (only!) in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:
    >>>

    >>>
    >>> 3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting requested
    >>> logs
    >>> in an appropriate forum, not here.
    >>>
    >>> Checking for/Help with Hijackware:
    >>> .

    >>>
    >>> .

    >>> .

    >>> .

    >>> .

    >>>
    >>> **Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
    >>>
    ,
    >>>
    ,
    >>>
    ,
    >>>
    ,
    >>>
    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.
    >>>
    >>> =====================
    >>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
    >>>

    >>>
    >>> Support for Windows Update:
    >>>

    >>>
    >>> 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
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> Michael wrote:
    >>>> OS is XP Home SP3. My son's laptop and it's been almost a year since
    >>>> I've
    >>>> seen it. AU works, but every time I go to Microsoft Update it fails.
    >>>> It
    >>>> will scan for updates, then after a couple minutes, right before the
    >>>> updates
    >>>> page opens, an error box pops-up. The error code is 0xc0000005. I did
    >>>> a
    >>>> search for this error and mosty found it associated with IE problems.
    >>>> Before I ran WU I ran Malwarebytes and found a ton of crap, which it
    >>>> removed. I then ran Avast and it found and removed another ton of
    >>>> crap.
    >>>> Below is a portion of the WU log. I hope it isn't too much.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
  8. You'll find very experienced "mechanics" in the forums I cited earlier:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro--><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro--><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> **Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
    >>> ,
    >>>
    ,
    >>>
    ,
    >>>
    ,
    >>>
    or other appropriate forums.**<!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


    Michael wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Mechanics like to fix things. That's my only excuse. :)
    >
    > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:eVheGEuOKHA.352@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> In many, many cases, doing a "wipe & reload" will be the fastest way to
    >> resolve all problems and leave you with a 100% safe computer.
    >>
    >> Michael wrote:<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> I was afraid someone would suggest this. :) Booting to the recovery
    >>> partition is a no-brainer on a Dell. I was just trying to tax myself
    >>> and
    >>> track the culprit down.
    >>> Thanks PA Bear.
    >>> --
    >>>
    >>> Don't pick a fight with an old man.
    >>> If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
    >>> news:u8Pnc7nOKHA.1876@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
    >>>> You probably have MUCH more work to do!
    >>>>
    >>>> 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!
    >>>>
    >>>> 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
    >>>>

    >>>>
    >>>> 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.
    >>>>
    >>>> 2. [WinXP ONLY!! =>] Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection'
    >>>> scan (only!) in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:
    >>>>

    >>>>
    >>>> 3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting requested
    >>>> logs
    >>>> in an appropriate forum, not here.
    >>>>
    >>>> Checking for/Help with Hijackware:
    >>>> .

    >>>>
    >>>> .

    >>>> .

    >>>> .

    >>>> .

    >>>>
    >>>> **Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
    >>>>
    ,
    >>>>
    ,
    >>>>
    ,
    >>>>
    ,
    >>>>
    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.
    >>>>
    >>>> =====================
    >>>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
    >>>>

    >>>>
    >>>> Support for Windows Update:
    >>>>

    >>>>
    >>>> 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
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> Michael wrote:
    >>>>> OS is XP Home SP3. My son's laptop and it's been almost a year since
    >>>>> I've
    >>>>> seen it. AU works, but every time I go to Microsoft Update it fails.
    >>>>> It
    >>>>> will scan for updates, then after a couple minutes, right before the
    >>>>> updates
    >>>>> page opens, an error box pops-up. The error code is 0xc0000005. I did
    >>>>> a
    >>>>> search for this error and mosty found it associated with IE problems.
    >>>>> Before I ran WU I ran Malwarebytes and found a ton of crap, which it
    >>>>> removed. I then ran Avast and it found and removed another ton of
    >>>>> crap.
    >>>>> Below is a portion of the WU log. I hope it isn't too much. <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     

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