Guest anthony Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 I keep getting a Windows Security message that Automatic Updates for XP is disabled: 'click on this balloon to fix'. But nothing happens when I try to do this -- I get the window, and the box to tick for auto update, but it won't register. Strangely, when I check on Auto Update in my Control Panel, it shows as 'on' but I can't get rid of this possibly spurious Security warning. Any measures I can take?
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Re: Warning message: Automatic Updates Disabled There's a very strong possibility that you have a Vundo infection, which is usually accompanied by ZLOB and/or SDBot infections, all of which are protected by a rootkit. 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 (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/simplemachinesforum/index.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/default.aspx?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/ anthony wrote: > I keep getting a Windows Security message that Automatic Updates for > XP is disabled: 'click on this balloon to fix'. > But nothing happens when I try to do this -- I get the window, and the > box to tick for auto update, but it won't register. > Strangely, when I check on Auto Update in my Control Panel, it shows > as 'on' but I can't get rid of this possibly spurious Security > warning. Any measures I can take?
Guest anthony Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Re: Warning message: Automatic Updates Disabled On Sep 24, 4:37 pm, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...@gmail.com> wrote: > There's a very strong possibility that you have a Vundo infection, which is > usually accompanied by ZLOB and/or SDBot infections, all of which are > protected by a rootkit. > > > thanks for that .. I'll give those programs a go, and if no success, call for help!
Guest Mick Murphy Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 RE: Warning message: Automatic Updates Disabled Make sure you try these 2 Programs; and once they are installed and updated, run them in Safe Mode, as well as your Anti-virus too. http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html Avast Anti-Virus is Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions), FREE, auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer. And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at any one time.. Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one). http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program. Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it. Then SCAN with it. Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight. http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover! For the Free version scroll down their page to either download from Download.com, or Major Geeks.com Download, install, and update. Important re: Safe Mode If you happen to find a problem that you can’t uninstall / delete, reboot the computer, and go into Safe Mode. To get into Safe mode, tap F8 right at Power On / Startup, and use UP arrow key to get to Safe Mode from list of options, then hit ENTER. RESCAN your computer with your Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes and Spybot S & D while in Safe Mode. -- Mad Mike "anthony" wrote: > I keep getting a Windows Security message that Automatic Updates for > XP is disabled: 'click on this balloon to fix'. > But nothing happens when I try to do this -- I get the window, and the > box to tick for auto update, but it won't register. > Strangely, when I check on Auto Update in my Control Panel, it shows > as 'on' but I can't get rid of this possibly spurious Security > warning. Any measures I can take? >
Guest Mick Murphy Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 RE: Warning message: Automatic Updates Disabled The Avast one is there if you don't have an Anti-virus. If you do, skip that one. -- Mad Mike "anthony" wrote: > I keep getting a Windows Security message that Automatic Updates for > XP is disabled: 'click on this balloon to fix'. > But nothing happens when I try to do this -- I get the window, and the > box to tick for auto update, but it won't register. > Strangely, when I check on Auto Update in my Control Panel, it shows > as 'on' but I can't get rid of this possibly spurious Security > warning. Any measures I can take? >
Guest windmap Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Re: Warning message: Automatic Updates Disabled On Sep 24, 11:15 am, anthony <anthonyjhcnos...@netscape.net> wrote: > I keep getting a Windows Security message that Automatic Updates for > XP is disabled: 'click on this balloon to fix'. > But nothing happens when I try to do this -- I get the window, and the > box to tick for auto update, but it won't register. > Strangely, when I check on Auto Update in my Control Panel, it shows > as 'on' but I can't get rid of this possibly spurious Security > warning. Any measures I can take? I would recommended you try PC Tools Spyware Doctor. http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/ i would also recommended to try threatfire to protect your computer from future attacks http://www.download.com/ThreatFire-AntiVirus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10726873.html
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