msn messenger

[rainman]

hi all

can u help, had to clean my com and reinstall windows xp service pack 2,

now it wont let me download msn messenger said error in download.

can you help

thanks rainman:confused:

[maynardvdm]

Hi

 

Did you get it from this link:

 

Messenger - Windows Live

[rainman]

no got it from microsoft just tryed to download yours but got the same thing.

window live could't install progams.

error: msi_check:0x80280002

your version of windows installer is out of date

[Tootech]

Looks like you need to update your PC, use Windows Update to get Service Pack 3 and associated updates.

 

Also, after that, go here

 

Download details: Windows Installer 4.5

 

Look down the list of files to download, find this one

 

WindowsXP-KB942288-v3-x86.exe

 

Download it, run and install.

 

Hopefully that will bring it up to date and let you install Messenger.

[maynardvdm]

Get service pack 3 for windows, or go to the update website and update your windows.

 

Microsoft Windows Update

[maynardvdm]

Looks like you need to update your PC, use Windows Update to get Service Pack 3 and associated updates.

 

Also, after that, go here

 

Download details: Windows Installer 4.5

 

Look down the list of files to download, find this one

 

WindowsXP-KB942288-v3-x86.exe

 

Download it, run and install.

 

Hopefully that will bring it up to date and let you install Messenger.

 

Sorry did not see you posting.

[rainman]

msn messenger

 

hi guys

did what you told me to but still cant download msn messenger.

every time it starts to download another message comes up saying,

was not able to open this site

the requested site is either unavailabile or can not be found.

 

:confused:rainman

[maynardvdm]

Did you update Windows?

 

To rule out a virus as the problem i would suggest you run these scans:

 

Your computer appears to be infected with Malware. Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It is a combination of the words malicious and software. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.

 

It is in your best interest to note the following:

1. Please disable your resident security applications (such as AVG, Spybot, WinPatrol, etc.) before performing the below procedure so that they do not interfere with the process.
   
2. Perform all the steps in the order listed to avoid any conflicts.
   
3. If unsure, please stop and voice your doubts.
   
4. You might be required to go offline during the disinfection process. Therefore, it is recommended to print off the instructions below for ease of reference.
   

If you stick to the above guidelines, all should go smoothly.

 

 

 

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STEP 1

1. Download ATF-Cleaner by Atribune.
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click on the file to run the program.
   
4. On the Main tab, check the Select All button.
   
5. Next, click on the Firefox tab (if applicable) and check the Select All button.
    
   Note: If you would like to preserve your saved passwords in Firefox, then click No at the corresponding prompt.
   
6. Now, click on the Opera tab (if applicable) and check the Select All button.
    
   Note: If you would like to preserve your saved passwords in Opera, then click No at the corresponding prompt.
   
7. Press the Empty Selected button and click OK to acknowledge the corresponding prompt.
   
8. Click on the Exit button to quit the program.
   

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STEP 2

1. Please click here to download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
   
4. At the end, make sure a check mark is placed next to:
   1. 
      
   2. Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
      
   3. Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
      

[*]Click Finish.

[*]The program will download and update itself if it finds the necessity to do so. Please allow this.

[*]Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.

 

 

Note: Depending on your computer specifications, the scan may take some time to complete. Please wait patiently and do not interrupt the process.

[*]When the scan is complete, click OK, and then Show Results to view the results.

[*]Make sure that every entry is selected, and click Remove Selected.

[*]Restart your computer.

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STEP 3

1. Please click here to download SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Version).
   
2. Save the file to your Desktop.
   
3. Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
   
4. Open SUPERAntiSpyware.
   
5. Under Configuration and Preferences, click the Preferences button.
   
6. Click the Scanning Control tab.
   
7. Under Scanner Options make sure the following fields checked:

   [*]Click the Close button to leave the control center screen.

   [*]On the main screen, under Scan for Harmful Software click Scan your computer.

   [*]On the left, make sure you check mark All the Fixed Drives.

   [*]On the right, under Complete Scan, choose Perform Complete Scan.

   [*]Click Next to start the scan. Please be patient while it scans your computer.

   [*]After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click OK.

   [*]Make sure every entry has a check mark next to it and click Next.

   [*]A notification will appear that Quarantine and Removal is Complete. Click OK and then Finish to return to the main menu.

   [*]Restart your computer.

   ================================================

   STEP 4
   1. Please visit the ESET Online Scanner, using Internet Explorer to initiate the scan.
       
      Note: If you are running Windows Vista, then you will need Administrative privileges to complete the latter part of the procedure. To do so, right-click on the Internet Explorer icon in the Start Menu and select the Run As Administrator option in the shell context menu.
      
   2. Check mark the YES, I accept the Terms of Use box.
      
   3. Click the Start button.
      
   4. Click the Install button on the following screen.
      
   5. Click Start. This will will initialize and update the scanner engine.
      
   6. Check mark the box beside Remove found threats.
      
   7. Click the Scan button. This will start the scan. Please be patient while it is in progress.
      
   8. Restart your computer.
      

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   STEP 5
   1. Click on Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and select System Restore.
      
   2. Choose the radio button marked Create a Restore Point on the first screen and click Next. Give the restore point a name then click Create. The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a note of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.
      
   3. Next, click on Start > Run, type Cleanmgr and click on OK.
      
   4. Click on the More Options tab.
      
   5. Click the Clean Up button in the System Restore section to remove all previous restore points except the most recent one.
      

   This will remove any infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in "System Restore" are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only foolproof way to ensure the deletion of those files.

    

   Note: Do not clear restore points on a regular basis as doing so will clear all previous restore points even those that you may need. System Restore is a useful tool to revert your computer back to a working condition if something goes wrong.

    

   Re-enable all your security applications and please return here and tell us how the computer seems to be operating.

Close browsers before scanning
Scan for tracking cookies
Terminate memory threats before quarantining

[rainman]

msn messenger

 

ok did that got every thing u said i have a msn messenger up now but its

the older 1. tryed to upgraid it but said site is unavilable or can not be found:confused:

[rainman]

hi guys

need help big time.

my com will not let me downloading certin pages and cant open my malwarebytes anti-malware or my superantispyware,

cant even system-restore on safe mode plzzzzzzzzz help ready to run to the hill things like HTTP AND 404 ARE COMING UP:confused:

rainman

[RandyL]

Sorry but I'm confused.

 

You seem to say that you followed the steps on the malware guide in post 9 but now you say that MalwareBytes and Super Antispyware don't work.

 

Can you please explain what you mean?

[maynardvdm]

Or download them from another computer and copy them to your computer.

[rainman]

msn messenger

 

sorry i have them allready on my com and they wont start up for me,

so tryed to download them again my com said THE Requested Site is eather unavailable or cannot be found..

i have tryed this in many sites but the same happens,HTTP Error404-file or

directory not found.sa i said earler cant even system restore:confused:

rainman

[maynardvdm]

What error do you get when you try to run them?

[rainman]

msn messenger

 

hi again the message is

internet Explorer Was not able to open this site,the requested site is eather unavailable or cannot be found:confused:

rainman

[maynardvdm]

Sorry i meant what error do you get when you run MalwareBytes and SuperAntiSpyware?