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Old March 1st, 2005, 08:17 PM
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wont install service pack 2

this computer had a lot of spyware viruses and trojans on it. when i got rid of them i went to bring it up to date with the security updates. i tried the service pack 4 from a cd i burned and it says "access denied". when i try it from windows update on the internet it downloads and installs, but sends the computer into a rebooting loop until i "restore to previous..." it has updates ready to install in the lower right corner and maybe that is whats messing it up. any help would sure be appreciated. thanks.
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Old March 1st, 2005, 09:26 PM
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i tried the service pack 4 from a cd
Guessing that's a typo?

SP2 does have problems with Spyware.

Scan the PC with Virus and Spyware scans to make sure you are clean.

Checkout this thread to run an indepth Adaware scan
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/...ad.php?t=37546

or try MS Spyware Beta
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
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Old March 1st, 2005, 09:45 PM
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ok, ill try . thanks. and yes, it was a typo. i meant sp2
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Old March 1st, 2005, 09:54 PM
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ad aware scans clean. is there a way to purge the "updates ready for install" so i can start fresh and download again from windows update? when i try a windows update it just uses the stuff already downloaded and screws up the system.
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Old March 1st, 2005, 09:55 PM
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avg also scans clean.
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