OK....I got a sick one....I need some help please.

[guestolo]

EDIT>>Almost forgot
SP2 supplies and adequate firewall
But if would like a more controlled firewall protection
That gives you control of incoming and outgoing connections
Post back, I have a link to a free one

[lildeuce05]

Hi!  I just wanted to give you an update.  I did all the previous as instructed.  But as you may know, I am still on dial up at my house.  I did the update at Microsoft.com.  Did all the reading and the scan indicated my computer was ready to install SP2.  I made the download to 37% and it failed.  So I ended up ordering the CD from the website.  It indicates that it takes 4-6 weeks for delivery.  So what I am going to do is uninstall my dial-up software and take the computer to my sister's house and put it on her DSL to do the download.  The computer is running great.  I wondered if I was making a mistake trying that as the download was so big.  I did also do the defrag before I started all that..... and yes....I would like the link to the free firewall if you dont mind.  As soon as I get the SP finished, I will again give you an update that everything is finished, downloaded, updated and running fine.  Again, thank you for all your help.  Couldnt have made it through all this without you.  Your the best.
Cindy

[guestolo]

Let's do the following
Once you have SP2 installed
It will enable the built in Firewall by default

My concern, and it's not a big deal
You have HP's Share-to-Web installed, it's not a bad thing, but there was a Windows update that caused problems with IE address bar, unable to open some folders, etc...
Not to worry, if you experience any of these problems, when you post back let me know if you have any of these issues
Do Not remove Sp2 because of this!
We will fix it for you

[lildeuce05]

Hi!!  Well, I got the SP2 downloaded and installed.  Everything went great.  The computer is running great.  I did take the CleanUp off.  Do you think we are done for now?  Or do I need to run anything else?  The DLL file did not seem to be affected in the SP2 download in any way.  I guess we will let it go for some time and see what happens?  Thank you so much for everything you have been so great!!  I cant thank you enough.  Talk to you soon.
Cindy

[guestolo]

I did take the CleanUp off

You mean Windows CleanUp!
well, it's optional for you to keep that free program, it's still a great tool to run every couple of weeks

Yes we're done here as everything is running well
I'll lock this topic as your problems appear resolved

[lildeuce05]

Are you going to tell me like on the Spy Bot and Spy Blaster and Ad Aware and Ewido and if I re-download the Windows Cleanup....how often should I run these programs?    I have the Firewall enabled in the SP2 do I need to do anything else?  We decided I dont need anything additional.  I just need to be careful not to find myself in this same shape again right.  I have the AV running in the background.  Any other suggestions?
Thank you
Cindy

[guestolo]

Spybot and Ad-Aware, check for updates every 2 or 3 weeks and run a scan
Remember I also mentioned the following
Use the Immunize feature in Spybot
Click the "Immunize" button on the left>>>OK at the prompt>>Immunzine at the top green cross
Do the above after every update

Ewido, I like to check for updates at least once a month and run a scan
I usually run CleanUp! on my machine every week, you can run it every couple of weeks
Also, run it before you run Ewido

I mentioned this to you
Install SpywareBlaster 3.5.1 by JavaCool

      *Will block bad ActiveX Controls
      *Block Malevolent cookies in Internet Explorer and Firefox
      *Restrict actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer

After installation, Check for updates and then click the "Enable all protection"
"Check for updates every couple of weeks"
after every update just simply click the "enable protection on all unprotected items"

SP2's firewall does and adequate job, you should be safe with it

[lildeuce05]

Sorry to have bothered you one last time.  I just had downloaded so much and was unsure of what all to run and when to do it all.  The only thing left to mention that I had previously mentioned is that I had ordered the SP2 on disk from Microsoft and they tell you to expect delivery in 4-6 weeks delivery.  I got my disk yesterday in  the mail.  It took a week.  That is just for future reference in your work. http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />  They sent me 2 copies go figure.  Thanks again for all your efforts.  Sorry to be such a pain.
Cindy

[guestolo]

I got my disk yesterday in the mail. It took a week. That is just for future reference in your work. smile.gif They sent me 2 copies go figure. Thanks again for all your efforts. Sorry to be such a pain.
Cindy

No no, not a pain at all, I actually got my disk in about 10 days after ordering
Must be Mic. way of keeping safe, so you don't reorder or try and contact them after you order  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

I actually got 2 copies also, one when they wanted me to run down to the courier and pick it up, which I did, but refused to wait in line for a free CD
There were 20 people ahead of me, so I reordered,
Remember, this is when they first starting offering the CD
The second CD came right to my door, the first CD I ordered returned to Microsoft and then back to me eventually

Thanks for posting back

[guestolo]

Since these issues appear resolved, I'll lock this topic
Take care  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />