[Ham-Computers] RE: Problems with latest XP Security Patch

[W8DBF D.B. Fischer]

Mike,

What you might tell us, is your system configuration in detail, major 
software operating in the background (including screen savers etc.) and so 
forth.

What do you show for available 'system resources' without the patch?

Thanks.

Duane W8DBF

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike D." <hrg at cifnet.com>
To: "'Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications, or 
experimenting'" <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 8:45 PM
Subject: RE: [Ham-Computers] RE: Problems with latest XP Security Patch


> Thank you, Aaron.
>
> I disabled the "WebClient" service as you suggested. So far, everything
> appears to be working.
>
> As for malware and virii, I use Norton Anti-virus on a regular basis and
> always use the current definitions. Nothing found. I also use Sypbot S & D
> and cleaning any demons hasn't improved the MS security patch situation.
>
> I downloaded and ran HiJackThis and nothing looks out of the ordinary (to
> me).
>
> Whatever it is, the problem is repeatable. As soon as the patch is 
> removed,
> my system returns to full-function. I turned off automatic updates and 
> guess
> I'm stuck with this.
>
> 73 de Mike, N9BOR
> A-1, FISTS, JARL A-1, SMC
> http://www.n9bor.us
> http://www.k9ya.org
>
> di dah dit - The only Roger Beep you'll ever need.
> Let your fingers do the talking - Morse code.
> My designated driver is a 12BY7A.
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Ham-Computers mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ham-computers
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html
> Post: mailto:Ham-Computers at mailman.qth.net
>
>
>
> -- 
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.1/312 - Release Date: 4/14/2006
>
>