Looking forward to a future without the past...

I have my computer set to automatically apply the windows security update.  For the last several weeks Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB886903) has failed to install and is on a continuous loop of attempting.  I have tried to install it manually, cleaned out my temporary, looked for a corrupt install in add/remove programs, and read the Microsoft support article ( http://support.microsoft.com/kb/887219 ) which was linked on the support page.  I think I understand from that article that there was once a problem which has since been resolved in which the installation failed.  However, I still cannot install the update even manually.

I know that some Stardock applications make use of Microsoft .NET Framework and I am wondering if i have to unload things, or if it would hurt my applications to get a different version of Net Framework.

At the very least I would like to get my computer out of the loop it is in, constantly nagging me about the update and leaving an icon in my tray.

Thank you.

edited to add that subsequent updates have installed without a problem.


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on Jul 14, 2005
I've been having that too.
on Jul 14, 2005
Do both of you have IP 3.0 installed?
on Jul 14, 2005
Gary...no, not me...
on Jul 14, 2005
There use to be a registry switch to turn off the BHO's....I can't remember what it was, but it's around here.....somewhere. It sounds like one or both of you may have latched onto a hijacker. If you have a spyware proggie installed that locks the IE Start Page it won't launch, or if it does,it's a blank. A hijacker would change your Start Page and thus create the problem.

Try running this: Link
on Jul 14, 2005

what is IP 3.0?

I have my regular start page

OK, I'll try that.

on Jul 14, 2005

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 4:37:04 PM, on 07/14/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Stardock\SDMCP.exe
C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbload.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\program files\Telstra\Signup\tbpt.exe
C:\Program Files\WinFast\WFTVFM\WFWIZ.exe
C:\Program Files\Winamp\Winampa.exe
C:\Program Files\SysMetrix\SysMetrix.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\Motherboard Monitor 5\MBM5.EXE
C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\PPActiveDetection.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\cli.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\CLI.exe
C:\Program Files\Efficient Networks\EnterNet 300\app\EnterNet.exe
C:\Program Files\Stardock\ThinkDesk\KeepSafe\revision.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Winamp\winamp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\EFFICI~1\ENTERN~1\app\pppoeservice.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Workstation\Programs\vmware-authd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\vmnetdhcp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vmnat.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Novatix\ExplorerPlus\NxExplo.exe
C:\Program Files\ACDsee-30\ACDSee.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijack-This\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = https://www.wincustomize.com/msgboard.asp
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://telstra.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{F7D90BD2-14A9-11d3-AD9E-00AA0064EC94}] C:\program files\Telstra\Signup\tbpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinFast Schedule] C:\Program Files\WinFast\WFTVFM\WFWIZ.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] "C:\Program Files\Winamp\Winampa.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SysMetrix] C:\Program Files\SysMetrix\SysMetrix.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAX] "C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe" /tray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MBM 5] "C:\Program Files\Motherboard Monitor 5\MBM5.EXE"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogonStudio] "C:\Program Files\WinCustomize\LogonStudio\logonstudio.exe" /RANDOM
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eTrustPPAP] "C:\Program Files\PestPatrol\PPActiveDetection.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATICCC] "C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\cli.exe" runtime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Startup: KeepSafe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stardock\ThinkDesk\KeepSafe\revision.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: ATI CATALYST System Tray.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Connect to Broadband.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Messenger (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: images.stardock.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: skins3.wincustomize.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: https://www.wincustomize.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www2.wincustomize.com
O16 - DPF: ppctlcab - http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/ppctlcab.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=36467&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1121301915421
O16 - DPF: {A18962F6-E6ED-40B1-97C9-1FB36F38BFA8} (Aurigma Image Uploader 3.0 Control) - http://album.wincustomize.com/ImageUploader3.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = vic.bigpond.net.au
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\VxD\MSTCP: SearchList = vic.bigpond.net.au
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\VxD\MSTCP: SearchList = vic.bigpond.net.au
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = vic.bigpond.net.au

 

on Jul 14, 2005
I'm running a quick spyware scan right now.  I ran trend-micro a few days ago, the complete scan, and it was ok.  MSN antispyware runs every night and adaware runs frequently.
on Jul 14, 2005
I always use hijack this....
on Jul 14, 2005
Paul...kill the mdm.exe process and let me know what happens
on Jul 14, 2005
what is IP 3.0?


Icon Packager 3.0
on Jul 14, 2005
That's just the motherboard monitor...for temps....I killed it...so what should happen now?...
on Jul 14, 2005
M-D-M
on Jul 14, 2005
oops...wrong one....
on Jul 14, 2005
ok...do I now try an update again?
on Jul 14, 2005
Yeah..you can, but I want to know if you get the IE not responding thingy.
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