> KB946041 was the last udate I installed and it was on the 18th.
But was that the only update you installed from Windows Update on the 18th?
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> I run Norton 10.2. I completly uninstalled it and still had the same
> problem</span>
Norton applications are notorious for not uninstalling cleanly. If "Norton
10.2" is Norton Internet Security (NIS), give this a whirl:
1. Assuming NIS is currently installed, your subscription is current, and
you may want to reinstall it at some point, make certain you have a copy of
your Product Key then uninstall all Norton software (including LiveUpdate)
via Add/Remove Programs.
2. Enable the Windows Firewall.
NB: You're "working without a net" now: Don't to ANYTHING else online (e.g.,
browsing; reading email; chatting) except #4 below until your anti-virus
application has been installed and fully updated!
3. Run the appropriate version of this removal tool:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgen...005033108162039
4. Reboot, and immediately:
(a) uninstall KB946401 if currently installed; and then
(style_emoticons/ install Avira AntiVir (free), or the 30-day free trial version of,
e.g., NOD32 , KAV7
5. Reboot and reinstall KB946401.
6. Manually update your new anti-virus application then run a full system
scan.
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If the behavior persists despite the above, I'd recommend that you...
Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527
Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB946401).
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http://www.free-av.com/
www.eset.com/download/index.php
http://usa.kaspersky.com/trials/home-users/anti-virus-7/
[Don't forget to subscribe to your new AV appplication or uninstall it and
then reinstall the Norton application before the free-trial period expires
(if applicable)! Should you decide to reinstall the Norton application, I
recommend not installing any Norton Add-ons for a while.]
--
~PA Bear
Anne wrote:<span style="color:blue">
> KB946041 was the last udate I installed and it was on the 18th. I
> unistalled and reinstalled it so the original installation took place
> around the 17th.
>
> I run Norton 10.2. I completly uninstalled it and still had the same
> problem. There are no other anit-spyware applications except Defender and
> no firewall that I am aware of on the computer.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:<span style="color:green">
>> Repost:
>><span style="color:darkred">
>>>>>>> What updates were installed when you "ran the last update" (e.g.,
>>>>>>> Vista SP1; driver update) and when did you run it?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>>>>> firewall (if any)?</span>
>> --
>> Anne wrote:<span style="color:darkred">
>>> Sorry, I thought I had answered all questions. Which question where you
>>> refering too?
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> We might be able to help if you answer the questions in my last reply,
>>>> Anne.
>>>>
>>>> Anne wrote:
>>>>> Ok, so I was messing around with the date and time on my computer and
>>>>> noticed that if the date is set prior to march 14, I do not get the
>>>>> message
>>>>> popping up when I open a browser window or tab. But if the date is
>>>>> set
>>>>> anywhere from March 14 to today, the message pops up.
>>>>>
>>>>> Now I'm really confused and hope someone can help. Thanks, Anne
>>>>>
>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>>> Crossposted to Vista Security newsgroup.
>>>>>>>> ...Ever since I ran the last update on my laptop
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What updates were installed when you "ran the last update" (e.g.,
>>>>>>> Vista
>>>>>>> SP1; driver update) and when did you run it?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>>>>> firewall (if any)?
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin
http://aumha.net
>>>>>>> DTS-L
http://dts-l.net/
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Anne wrote:
>>>>>>>> I'm hoping someone here can help. Ever since I ran the last update
>>>>>>>> on
>>>>>>>> my
>>>>>>>> laptop I can't connect to the internet without an Internet Security
>>>>>>>> message
>>>>>>>> box popping warning me that a program wants to open web content
>>>>>>>> using
>>>>>>>> this program on your computer.
>>>>>>>> Name Microsoft