Very Concerned Windows Update

Very weird and I can't find any documentation on the net what the Windows
Update 7.0.6000.381 was suppose to do. When I went to look at uninstalling
it, it's not listed in the installed updates area. I have a Windows Vista
PC. Does anyone know what this Windows Update is doing/fixed?

Background: It appears my Windows Update was automatically updated 22 Aug
07, but there is no update to uninstall. For some reason my OneCareLive went
red status and then when I went to look at my OneCareLive settings it told me
auto updates was turned off. When I looked at the auto updates setting it
showed automatic was turned on and then immediately my OneCareLive settings
went green again.

Kip

Hello Kip,

The update in question updated the Windows Update software itself, ie the
software that makes Windows Update work. There is no cause to be alarmed.

--
Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP - Windows Shell/User

"Kip" <Kip@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:87FF7FD6-7F56-453D-AE27-8FADF1B11AD5@microsoft.com...
> Very weird and I can't find any documentation on the net what the Windows
> Update 7.0.6000.381 was suppose to do. When I went to look at
> uninstalling
> it, it's not listed in the installed updates area. I have a Windows Vista
> PC. Does anyone know what this Windows Update is doing/fixed?
>
> Background: It appears my Windows Update was automatically updated 22 Aug
> 07, but there is no update to uninstall. For some reason my OneCareLive
> went
> red status and then when I went to look at my OneCareLive settings it told
> me
> auto updates was turned off. When I looked at the auto updates setting it
> showed automatic was turned on and then immediately my OneCareLive
> settings
> went green again.
>
> Kip

Here's what it does and what files are included:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932494

The files for your system are *probably* listed under
File information - x86-based versions of Windows
If not, check the x64 listings.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


Kip wrote:

> Very weird and I can't find any documentation on the net what the Windows
> Update 7.0.6000.381 was suppose to do. When I went to look at uninstalling
> it, it's not listed in the installed updates area. I have a Windows Vista
> PC. Does anyone know what this Windows Update is doing/fixed?
>
> Background: It appears my Windows Update was automatically updated 22 Aug
> 07, but there is no update to uninstall. For some reason my OneCareLive went
> red status and then when I went to look at my OneCareLive settings it told me
> auto updates was turned off. When I looked at the auto updates setting it
> showed automatic was turned on and then immediately my OneCareLive settings
> went green again.
>
> Kip

I have cause to be alarmed, after this update got installed, my IE does not
work anymore. I run Vista Ultimate and this Windows Update software and
KB938194 was installed, IE no longer displays any sites. All it says is that
"Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage". I am able to connect to my
work vpn, MSN IM works, but no IE!! I installed FireFox, that doesn't work
either.
I uninstalled KB938194, rebooted, and still no browsers.
Did this mess with port 80 or something?
My only recourse is to go back to a previous version when this update was
not installed.
Any idea on how to prevent it from installing again or better yet uninstall
it and never install again?

"Jane C" wrote:

> Hello Kip,
>
> The update in question updated the Windows Update software itself, ie the
> software that makes Windows Update work. There is no cause to be alarmed.
>
> --
> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
> "Kip" <Kip@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:87FF7FD6-7F56-453D-AE27-8FADF1B11AD5@microsoft.com...
> > Very weird and I can't find any documentation on the net what the Windows
> > Update 7.0.6000.381 was suppose to do. When I went to look at
> > uninstalling
> > it, it's not listed in the installed updates area. I have a Windows Vista
> > PC. Does anyone know what this Windows Update is doing/fixed?
> >
> > Background: It appears my Windows Update was automatically updated 22 Aug
> > 07, but there is no update to uninstall. For some reason my OneCareLive
> > went
> > red status and then when I went to look at my OneCareLive settings it told
> > me
> > auto updates was turned off. When I looked at the auto updates setting it
> > showed automatic was turned on and then immediately my OneCareLive
> > settings
> > went green again.
> >
> > Kip
>

Hello Gregg,

If you are referring to the Windows Update 7.0.6000.381 update, then no, it
cannot be uninstalled. Without it, Windows Update will not work, as the
update server expects that version to be installed, and will notify you that
in order to use Windows Update, you must install it.

Your internet connection issues may well have been due to KB938194. What
type of internet connection do you have? Are you behind a router? Do you
have any 3rd party antivirus/firewall software installed?


--
Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP - Windows Shell/User

"Gregg" <Gregg@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:55C3B926-60B3-4E41-8A03-5DE463565DC6@microsoft.com...
>I have cause to be alarmed, after this update got installed, my IE does not
> work anymore. I run Vista Ultimate and this Windows Update software and
> KB938194 was installed, IE no longer displays any sites. All it says is
> that
> "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage". I am able to connect to
> my
> work vpn, MSN IM works, but no IE!! I installed FireFox, that doesn't
> work
> either.
> I uninstalled KB938194, rebooted, and still no browsers.
> Did this mess with port 80 or something?
> My only recourse is to go back to a previous version when this update was
> not installed.
> Any idea on how to prevent it from installing again or better yet
> uninstall
> it and never install again?
>
> "Jane C" wrote:
>
>> Hello Kip,
>>
>> The update in question updated the Windows Update software itself, ie the
>> software that makes Windows Update work. There is no cause to be
>> alarmed.
>>
>> --
>> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
>> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>
>> "Kip" <Kip@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:87FF7FD6-7F56-453D-AE27-8FADF1B11AD5@microsoft.com...
>> > Very weird and I can't find any documentation on the net what the
>> > Windows
>> > Update 7.0.6000.381 was suppose to do. When I went to look at
>> > uninstalling
>> > it, it's not listed in the installed updates area. I have a Windows
>> > Vista
>> > PC. Does anyone know what this Windows Update is doing/fixed?
>> >
>> > Background: It appears my Windows Update was automatically updated 22
>> > Aug
>> > 07, but there is no update to uninstall. For some reason my
>> > OneCareLive
>> > went
>> > red status and then when I went to look at my OneCareLive settings it
>> > told
>> > me
>> > auto updates was turned off. When I looked at the auto updates setting
>> > it
>> > showed automatic was turned on and then immediately my OneCareLive
>> > settings
>> > went green again.
>> >
>> > Kip
>>

What Norton application are you running?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear), working offline
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Gregg wrote:
> I have cause to be alarmed, after this update got installed, my IE does
> not
> work anymore. I run Vista Ultimate and this Windows Update software and
> KB938194 was installed, IE no longer displays any sites. All it says is
> that "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage". I am able to connect
> to my work vpn, MSN IM works, but no IE!! I installed FireFox, that
> doesn't work either.
> I uninstalled KB938194, rebooted, and still no browsers.
> Did this mess with port 80 or something?
> My only recourse is to go back to a previous version when this update was
> not installed.
> Any idea on how to prevent it from installing again or better yet
> uninstall
> it and never install again?

Ah some Norton Internet security app that came with my laptop. I removed it
and I'm back up and running. Funny thing, it was only a 30 day trial which
ended well over 2 months ago, but yet it still messed with either port 80 or
something else (even fire fox couldn't browse).
Oh well, much thanks (Jane C too ) :)


"PA Bear" wrote:

> What Norton application are you running?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear), working offline
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
>
> Gregg wrote:
> > I have cause to be alarmed, after this update got installed, my IE does
> > not
> > work anymore. I run Vista Ultimate and this Windows Update software and
> > KB938194 was installed, IE no longer displays any sites. All it says is
> > that "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage". I am able to connect
> > to my work vpn, MSN IM works, but no IE!! I installed FireFox, that
> > doesn't work either.
> > I uninstalled KB938194, rebooted, and still no browsers.
> > Did this mess with port 80 or something?
> > My only recourse is to go back to a previous version when this update was
> > not installed.
> > Any idea on how to prevent it from installing again or better yet
> > uninstall
> > it and never install again?
>
>

You're welcome. Be sure you run the Norton Removal Tool to remove all the
leftovers:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Gregg wrote:
> Ah some Norton Internet security app that came with my laptop. I removed
> it
> and I'm back up and running. Funny thing, it was only a 30 day trial
> which
> ended well over 2 months ago, but yet it still messed with either port 80
> or
> something else (even fire fox couldn't browse).
> Oh well, much thanks (Jane C too ) :)
>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>> What Norton application are you running?
>> --
>> Gregg wrote:
>>> I have cause to be alarmed, after this update got installed, my IE does
>>> not
>>> work anymore. I run Vista Ultimate and this Windows Update software and
>>> KB938194 was installed, IE no longer displays any sites. All it says is
>>> that "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage". I am able to
>>> connect
>>> to my work vpn, MSN IM works, but no IE!! I installed FireFox, that
>>> doesn't work either.
>>> I uninstalled KB938194, rebooted, and still no browsers.
>>> Did this mess with port 80 or something?
>>> My only recourse is to go back to a previous version when this update
>>> was
>>> not installed.
>>> Any idea on how to prevent it from installing again or better yet
>>> uninstall
>>> it and never install again?