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New IE6 problem after newest Security updates

Jun 22, 2005 9:15AM PDT

Hi,

Posting this question for a friend, she is using IBM Thinkpad, Window's XP PRO SP1 (Afraid to install SP2), IE6 SP's all installed.

Microsoft just FORCED down her throat, the latest round of security Updates at 3AM in the morning, she does NOT have auto install set???

Now the problem, she has a "BLACK screen" every time she closes an IE6 page, but the REAL problem is she opens a page & another small page open's BUT when it closed ALL IE Pages close

Any Idea's?
Thanks,

Steve

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Sounds like spyware to me.
Jun 22, 2005 10:22AM PDT

What are they doing about spyware?

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Spyware I've looked
Jun 23, 2005 6:32AM PDT

Hi Robert,

As usual you are quick to respond & I really appreciate all of your help as a moderator, yes I at first suspected spyware myself, but I think I've eliminated that possibility on her machine. Ran AD-AWARE with the latest definitions installed 21.06.2005. Ran Spybot S&D 1.4 after searching for & installing definitions. I ran CWShredder as you always suggest that. She has Norton A/V 2003 running with the latest Virus def's installed.

To prove or disprove the latest round of security updates forced onto her machine at 3AM on June 16th, I want to roll back her machine, as each KBxxxxxx installed it created a restore point. Just wondering if anyone else experienced this problem?

Thanks again,

Steve

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Rollback and test. But how about this challange.
Jun 23, 2005 6:38AM PDT

Email me the HIJACKTHIS log via the email link at my profile for a look under the hood. So far, about 1 in 10 machines have come up clean.

It's always interesting to see what's out in the wild.

Bob

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The challenge
Jun 23, 2005 6:50AM PDT

Hey Bob,

It will have to be tomorrow because I won't have access to her machine until then, I'll run a HIJACKTHIS & E-MAIL you the LOG as you requested. I also agree that it seem implausible that a microsoft security update would cause this (& yes as U stated earlier it still smells like spyware) so I'm up to the challenge if U have the time to look at the log. Look for it tomorrow in your inbox.

Thanks One more time,

Steve

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Just FYI... I have a big demo tomorrow...
Jun 23, 2005 7:22AM PDT

So the sooner the better for that logfile. But Saturday I'll be back on schedule.

Bob

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In direct answer to your question.
Jun 23, 2005 6:39AM PDT

I have yet to see this effect from the patches or updates at the office. (Some 100 machines.)

Best of luck,

Bob

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More Info on the updates
Jun 23, 2005 7:38AM PDT

Hi Bob,

I still agree with you analysis, here is some more info on the Updates Microsoft Forced in overnight if anyone has a comment:

KB883939
KB890046
KB893066
KB896358
KB896422
KB896426
KB896428
KB896458
KB897716

Thanks,

Steve

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Microsoft just FORCED down her throat
Jun 23, 2005 9:24PM PDT

1. The article [Q306525] explains how to configure the Automatic Updates features to include how to download updates and drivers from the Windows Update Catalog.

2. The article [Q327838] explains the Automatic Updates feature that you can use to specify the schedule that Windows follows to install updates on your computer.

Note: Also be advised that if you disable the AutoUpdate service by accessing the AutoUpdate properties page and set the computer for manual updates, the AutoUpdate icon disappears from the notification area but the by design automatic update service is not deactivated, [Q283151].