[Essexboy]

It seems as though somewhere along the line you have messed up other things along with your profile.. So lets try this

Download and install XP SP3

On completion let me know of any continuing problems

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I cannot install the service pack, Essexboy. I saved the exe file to my desktop and ran it from there, but after it starts running it stops and says there is an installation problem because it cannot find a file, then it says the installation was not complete.
This sounds very similar to my old problem.

Thanks,

Brian

[briandan]

I cannot install the service pack, Essexboy. I saved the exe file to my desktop and ran it from there, but after it starts running it stops and says there is an installation problem because it cannot find a file, then it says the installation was not complete.
This sounds very similar to my old problem.

Thanks,

Brian

[Essexboy]

installation problem because it cannot find a file

Does it say which file it is that is missing ?

[briandan]

No it does not indicate which files are missing.
Also, upon reinstall of McAfee, I cannot update the virus signatures file. I get an IE Script Error when I try to update.

Thanks,

Brian

[Essexboy]

OK lets now check the integrity of your files

From the Start menu, select Run.
In the Open field, type sfc /scannow (Note: There is a space between sfc and /scannow)
Select the OK button.
Follow the prompts throughout the System File Checker process.
Reboot the computer when System File Checker completes.

[briandan]

I am not prompted to do anything with this command.
A black DOS box comes up for a fraction of a second and then disappears...

[Essexboy]

Looks like you might need to do a repair install as a lot of minor things are messed up causing a bigger problem

See our tutorial here and let me know how that goes

[briandan]

Bummer. You really think that's my only option Essexboy?

[Essexboy]

I believe so, you will not lose any of your programmes or data files. It will just give you a fresh set of windows files, so you will need to update on completion.

But to re-iterate on your problems. ActiveX's not working - unable to install SP3 - SFC/ scannow not working - IE script errors - AV not updating

It is an accumulation of small errors with no apparent source, no signs of malware showing. So there are obviously files missing or elements of your registry are corrupted. There are so many possible avenues to search that it may take weeks to find the solution - if at all

Obviously at the end of the day the choice is yours. As an aside have you used a registry cleaner lately ?

[briandan]

I don't believe I have. Can you recommend one?

[Essexboy]

I don't believe I have. Can you recommend one?

No it is just that registry cleaners can wreck the registry if not used correctly (if at all). I was just investigating another probable cause is all

[Essexboy]

Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help.

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[Essexboy]

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