Vulnerable? - Not Vulnerable? [resolved]

**Ariesjill** · 01-28-2007, 09:30 PM

Hi,

I am having issues with my desktop.

Preface: several days back, my aOL installation messed up and I discovered the toobar had become corrupt. I did whole new installatikon deleting the toobar, moved everytng into the new installation.

Everything seemed fine….except AOL started acting out, OK? It will open on its own on boot….and then sometimes…just because it has some impulse.

So, I scan meticulously for infection, nothing. Today, before scanning, I went to Housecall. It found some things, mostly wut the scans would have BUT, ALSO:
1) a BHO, HJT did not pick up, surprisingly, and….

2) …a supposed net framework vulnerabilty (pls C attached). I am running XP Pro, SP2.

3) I let Housecall fix everything , re #2, though did use the link to explore.

4) Thennnn….I naturally went to MS W update, and it read everything and said, no, U R fully patched, Jill, all the fixes, hot, cold…..and tepid. Just as I thought.

5) Just ran Housecall again, everything OK except for #2….which I do not understand given #4.

6) Finally, this patch Housecall said I was missing but MS says I am not…..has 3 versions (pls C attached second screenie) and I don’t have 64-bit system….so IF I need it, I don’t know why or which.

I appreciate any and all insights,
Jill

**Kalim** · 01-30-2007, 12:34 PM

Hi

You have Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 which has vulnerabilities that were detected and patched recently.

Here's what you're missing: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922770

Download and install that update.

As for AOL -- check in Start>Run>type: msconfig and hit enter. Under the "Startups" tab. See if its mentioned there.

**Ariesjill** · 01-30-2007, 12:57 PM

O! Bless U Traveller! I will get this right off....but still do not get why MS finds nothing critical missing. O wait....I get it; just lke Carsey's links being disabled! MS wants me 2 get infected!!!! How could I have missed that?

Thank U, Kalim!
Jill

Edit: Sorry I exulted 2 soon. Kalim...I already got wut U shared....my issue is.....still....which of the 3 files do I need? Pls C the second screenshot I attached. Nevah mid, I made a new one, it is below.

Jill

**Kalim** · 01-30-2007, 01:16 PM

The X86.exe one

(unless you're on a 64bit system)

**Ariesjill** · 01-30-2007, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalim

The X86.exe one

(unless you're on a 64bit system)

Thank U....as I wrote in my original post....part of my confusion was that I do not, in fact, have a 64 -bit system.....which was whyyyyyy I did not know which file to download.

Now....I will get the wheels on this vehicle!

Thanks, Kalim,
Jill

**Kalim** · 01-30-2007, 01:58 PM

You're welcome Jill

**Ariesjill** · 01-31-2007, 05:12 AM

Hi,

First, before I did the above, I downloaded Net framework 3.....perhaps that messed something up, I have no idea.

I downloaded the proper file.....though MS site per se does not indicate I am missing it, and I checked 3X....

....and the package will not open; I get the error message attached.

It's always sumethin......

thanks,
Jill

**Kalim** · 01-31-2007, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ariesjill

Hi,

First, before I did the above, I downloaded Net framework 3.....perhaps that messed something up, I have no idea.

Well yes, you're not in need of the above patch anymore. The 3.0 .NET Framework is what is included with Vista and has no updates yet.

You can delete the d/loaded .exe file now. I don't quite know why if its downloaded correctly it isn't executing (not standard behavior) but whichever way, its irrelevant now.

If you run Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.0 or Belarc Advisor they'll inform you of all the updates you require.

**Ariesjill** · 01-31-2007, 06:49 AM

O Kalim....much gratitude!

All my systems have always been fully patched.....so wut Housecall picked up...and still does, by the way, confused me.

I will just delete the downloaded files, and thanks much for these data.

Jill

**Ariesjill** · 01-31-2007, 07:23 AM

Hi,

I got the BSA thingy Kalim suggested/linked me 2....never saw this before, V interesting. ran it. Not sure if everything is OK, don't know wut "Shares" R....given I own no equities ......but I thought I might wait for some feedback just in case.

I am attaching in two parts....and thanks to anyone perusing this, forget understanding it fully.
Jill

**Kalim** · 01-31-2007, 10:23 AM

They are saying "all is fine!" Jill

You have nothing to worry about nor a download missing at this moment in time.

**Ariesjill** · 01-31-2007, 10:27 AM

Kalim....U made my day and I thank you for all your help!

Jill

**Kalim** · 02-01-2007, 01:22 AM

You're welcome Jill.

01-31-2007, 06:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ariesjill Human Individual Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 2,837 OS: WXP Home, WXP Pro	O Kalim....much gratitude! All my systems have always been fully patched.....so wut Housecall picked up...and still does, by the way, confused me. I will just delete the downloaded files, and thanks much for these data. Jill __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust *It ain't where you go, it's where you're coming from.* Jill

01-31-2007, 10:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ariesjill Human Individual Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 2,837 OS: WXP Home, WXP Pro	Kalim....U made my day and I thank you for all your help! Jill __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust *It ain't where you go, it's where you're coming from.* Jill

01-30-2007, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	Hi You have Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 which has vulnerabilities that were detected and patched recently. Here's what you're missing: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922770 Download and install that update. As for AOL -- check in Start>Run>type: msconfig and hit enter. Under the "Startups" tab. See if its mentioned there.

01-30-2007, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	The X86.exe one (unless you're on a 64bit system)

01-30-2007, 01:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	You're welcome Jill

01-31-2007, 10:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	They are saying "all is fine!" Jill You have nothing to worry about nor a download missing at this moment in time.

02-01-2007, 01:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	You're welcome Jill.