Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Reboot in Safe Mode and try that regfix again.
Ok, here's the log:
Run this registry script.
Copy the contents of the Quote box to Notepad, and save in a location of your choice as RepairFilter.reg (make sure to save as type: "All Files")
Doubleclick RepairFilter.reg, and answer 'yes' when prompted to add its contents to the Registry, then restart your computer.
REGEDIT4
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OK, done. Here's a new log.
I should add; I have just noticed a nice improvement in my email program and how it opens much faster. Probably others too, haven't checked.
Why is that? What do you see as the main problem here?
Thank you.
The problem I've seen in your log are the 018's.
Run this registry script.
Copy the contents of the Quote box to Notepad, and save in a location of your choice as RepairFilter.reg (make sure to save as type: "All Files")
Doubleclick RepairFilter.reg, and answer 'yes' when prompted to add its contents to the Registry, then restart your computer.
REGEDIT4
Ok, so those 018's were the problem. What about the conflict you spotted with my OS being xp but showing W2k? Is that ok now? Also, what is 018 filter hijack?
Let's do this first.
Good Job
Log looks good
Note : This will remove all previous Restore Points
Turn off System Restore:
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
Restart your computer, turn it back on.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Remove the Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
Click Start> My Computer, select the Tools menu and then Folder Options, after the new window appears select the View tab…]
This time select the: Restore Defaults
Select: Apply, and click OK
Thank you so much for you help. I have followed the advice to a T.
What now? Shall I try windows update? Also, what might have caused such issues?
What is a 018 filter hijack? And what's the status on the conflict with my OS being XP yet you said there was something fishy cause there were signs of w2k.
knight
O18 Section
When a PC has W2K running it looks like this:
C:\WINNT\System32
If you had W2K and updated to XP then I could see this happening.
If you started out with XP, it should look like this:
C:\WINDOWS\System32
Was this a new computer when you bought it?
Try the windows update, lets see what happens now.
I never had Win2K on this computer. It was loaded with WinXP media Center.
This is weird, I copied exaclty the message on the site and pasted it here, but it came up with more than what I copied. It only gave one error message that "Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool KB892130" could not be installed. As for the Disk Space issue, I should have tons of space, I don't understand this at all.
Failed Updates
For help installing an update successfully, see the solution under each problem description.
Problem: End User License Agreement (EULA) Not Accepted
Solution: Check for updates again and wait while you install updates. You will be asked to accept the EULA before any updates with a EULA can be installed.
Problem: Not Enough Disk Space
Solution: To make more space available, run the Disk Cleanup tool or uninstall any programs that you don’t use. For directions, see Help and Support on your computer.
Problem: Automatic Updates is currently installing updates
Solution: Please wait until Automatic Updates is complete and then check your update history. At that time, if the update has failed to install, you can try installing it from the website.
Note: To view Automatic Updates progress, click the updating icon in your System Tray.
Problem: Please check your update history for a description.
Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)
Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)
My guess is what that's telling you is it doesn't see your Windows OS as legit.
If you know it's legit, I'd visit Microsoft and post in their help area.
Is your PC new? Who did you buy it from? Did you at one time need to replace your Hard Drive?
My pc is about 2 years old. It is from gateway :(.
At one point, I took out my hard drive, but never replaced it.
I am not sure what's going on.
