I fixed the Flash problem I was having, but...

sFrequency · Aug 28, 2003

... I need help with something else. During my adventures to figure out why Flash/Shockwave wasn't working, I did the registry edit (Method 2 on this site http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318378) that uninstalls IE. The uninstallation went according to plan, but the reinstallation of it didn't. I ran the iesetup.exe several times and the most frequent error was: "The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify it's compatibility with Windows XP. The software will not be installed. Contact your system administrator." I restarted several times and tried again, I even ran a Scan Disk and defragged, just to see if that would fix anything. It didn't.

I can still use IE, after I reinstalled the components with my XP Reinstallation disk, but everytime I start up my computer I get another message saying "Internet Explorer has been removed from this computer. Would you like to reset all of your personal settings?" Or something very close to that. It's very annoying.

Anywho, if any of you can give me any help, it'd be appreciated.

Thanks,
sFrequency

DavidGP · Aug 28, 2003

Your XP re-installation disk what version XP is it?

Did you before this happened or have you installed SP1 after the re-install of IE6?

also reading that reg fix............

To avoid this error message and reinstall the same version of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express, follow these steps:
While you are logged on as an administrator, click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
Locate the appropriate registry subkey, right-click the IsInstalled (REG_DWORD) value, and then click Modify.

To reinstall only the Internet Explorer 6 browser component on Windows XP, use the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4383}

To reinstall only Outlook Express 6 on Windows XP, use the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}

Change the value data from 1 to 0, and then click OK.

Quit Registry Editor, and then install Internet Explorer 6.

To reinstall Windows XP updates, visit the following Microsoft Windows Update Web site:
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I noticed the bit in bold as basically a key to say IE is not installed so you can re-install the same version IE as before ( because if you dont do this XP will say you have the latest version and wont install the same version over its self )

I now wonder if you have to change those keys back to say yes IE is installed? eg. change the 0 to a 1

sFrequency · Aug 28, 2003

You're right. I changed the 0 back to a 1 and that fixed the problem. Thanks much, Halo.

Something completely off topic here, but... messenger@microsoft.com is annoying. :\

But, thanks!
sFrequency

DavidGP · Aug 28, 2003

Originally posted by sFrequency
You're right. I changed the 0 back to a 1 and that fixed the problem. Thanks much, Halo.

Something completely off topic here, but... messenger@microsoft.com is annoying. :\

But, thanks!
sFrequency
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no probs!

On the messenger @ microsoft anoyance..... elaborate a little as I not getting the gist of what you are not happy with....

is it,

XP/MSN Messenger - The Instant Messenger prog to chat via

or

Messenger Service - which can give you anoying advert popups on screen at any point ( but is used normally if you are on network to give admin alerts to users etc etc )

sFrequency · Aug 28, 2003

Well, I use Trillian Pro and for some reason... messenger@microsoft.com messages me everytime I sign on saying I need to make a security update to Messenger. I tried to block them, but... it doesn't work. :\

DavidGP · Aug 28, 2003

Ah this news is quite current, its to do with MS changing the way Messenger and its service is used as Trillian is a 3rd party piece of software that uses MS's Network.

I take it this is the email...

ATTENTION: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED FOR MSN AND WINDOWS MESSENGER USERS.

You are receiving this e-mail because you are a MSN Messenger or Windows
Messenger Service user.

As part of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative, Microsoft is
updating the .NET Messenger Service and providing you with an important
MSN Messenger or Windows Messenger security update.

If you are using MSN Messenger 5.0, Windows Messenger 4.7.2000, or MSN
Messenger for Mac 3.5, or any versions higher than these, you do NOT need
this security update. To find out which version you have, select the
'Help' menu in Messenger, then select 'About'. If you are using an older
version, or are not sure, please visit:
http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Upgrades.aspx
for an update.

NOTICE: If you are not using an updated version, you will be unable to
continue using your MSN Messenger or Windows Messenger Service.

Thank you for helping Microsoft further its commitment to helping you
protect your privacy and security online.

You can view the .NET Messenger Statement of Privacy at:
http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Privacy.aspx
and the .NET Messenger Service Terms of Use and Notices at:
http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Terms.aspx.
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http://ntfs.org/comments.php?catid=1&id=7524

a discussion on the subject at Cerulean ( Trillian ) forum
http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=361741#post361741

The required upgrade from MS
http://messenger.msn.com/help/upgrades.aspx

I guess you may just need to get this?

sFrequency · Aug 28, 2003

Well, I got the e-mails a while back... now when I sign on, I get instant messaged about it. I already got the update for Windows Messenger, but that didn't stop the IMs. :\

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