Windows SP2 and Beta

[Blackspear]

So far no problems at all, SP2 went on very smoothly. Took about 15min on a P4 2.8 with 512MB RAM, other than it detecting files missing, told it to "retry" and it found and installed the so called missing files, there were about 12 of these.

The Beta is listed in the security centre as Marcos said it would be, see screen shot.

SP2 definitely seems to run faster, nothing scientific on this one, just seems that way...

Cheers ;D

[tazdevl]

I'm with you on the SP2 observations. Only funny thing I've come across is that PerfectDisk seems to be noting fragmentation and can't take care of it. Granted its unused disk space... so not sure it that is an issue with the app or an idiosyncracy in SP2.

Security Center, MS should have put more devs on something else. Only benefit is has is for the non-security conscious user.

[Blackcat]

{QUOTE->
Security Center, MS should have put more devs on something else. Only benefit it has is for the non-security conscious user. <-QUOTE}
Which, unfortunately, is the MAJORITY of computer users ;)

[tazdevl]

{QUOTE-> Which, unfortunately, is the MAJORITY of computer users ;) <-QUOTE}

But we also have ZA 5 to remind us about our AVs too. ;D

[martindijk]

By the way, can this Windows firewall be turned off ??

cheers,
Martin

[Blackspear]

{QUOTE-> By the way, can this Windows firewall be turned off ??

cheers,
Martin <-QUOTE}

Yes, but it keeps popping up a warning window advising your system may not be secure, click here to enable protection...

Cheers ;D

[martindijk]

Hi Blackspear,

There must a registry tweak to disable that annoying popup.

[rayik]

{QUOTE-> Yes, but it keeps popping up a warning window advising your system may not be secure, click here to enable protection... <-QUOTE}

You can disable those pop up windows in the security center. I'm not in front of my xp machine right now. You can click "options" from either the tool bar or the left pane (and I think it's in a drop down menu on the tool bar). You can then unclick options for showing warnings on firewall, automatic update and anti virus

[martindijk]

An off topic question:

I noticed that System recovery has turned all grey(checkboxes), i can't disable any drive anymore.

any suggestions??

thanks in advance
Martin

[martindijk]

{QUOTE-> You can disable those pop up windows in the security center. I'm not in front of my xp machine right now. You can click "options" from either the tool bar or the left pane (and I think it's in a drop down menu on the tool bar). You can then unclick options for showing warnings on firewall, automatic update and anti virus <-QUOTE}


Thanks rayik for your answer :)

cheers,
Martin

[tazdevl]

{QUOTE-> Hi Blackspear,

There must a registry tweak to disable that annoying popup. <-QUOTE}

Go into the security center, click on the Recommendations button and click the checkbox at the bottom. "I have a xxx I will monitor myself".

[martindijk]

Thanks Taz.

rgds,
Martin

[rayik]

Martin -

I forgot to mention that Security Center runs as a service. You can also disable it if you want with services.msc

Also these can help:

{QUOTE->

CONSOLE COMMANDS

Set auto start:
CODE
sc config wscsvc start= auto


Set manual start:
CODE
sc config wscsvc start= demand


Disable completely:
CODE
sc config wscsvc start= disabled


Stop for this session:
CODE
sc stop wscsvc


Start for this session:
CODE
sc start wscsvc



NOTE: All these commands can be entered directly into the Run (Start Menu > Run) dialog. Command prompt (Start Menu > Run > cmd) can also be used to see the result returned by sc.exe. <-QUOTE}

and

{QUOTE->

; Disable Security Center
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wscsvc]
"Start"=dword:00000004

; Disable Anti-virus Notifications
;[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center]
;"AntiVirusDisableNotify"=dword:00000001

; Disable Firewall Notifications
;[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center]
;"FirewallDisableNotify"=dword:00000001

; Disable Automatic Updates Notifications
;[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center]
;"UpdatesDisableNotify"=dword:00000001 <-QUOTE}

[Blackspear]

{QUOTE-> You can disable those pop up windows in the security center. I'm not in front of my xp machine right now. You can click "options" from either the tool bar or the left pane (and I think it's in a drop down menu on the tool bar). You can then unclick options for showing warnings on firewall, automatic update and anti virus <-QUOTE}

Thanks Rayik and Taz, that's exactly where it is...

Cheers ;D

[martindijk]

Thanks again for your input Rayik and Taz, good job :)

cheers,
Martin

[SaphireX]

I just took the plunge and installed the full IT version of SP2 to XP and it would appear the IMON blocks accessing the Windows Update site properly-despite having it set to high compatability mode?

If I turn OFF IMON windows update scans and reports if there are any updates as its supposed to...However with IMON on this is what I get

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/Saphirex/wu.jpg

Any ideas Eset ?

Regards

Saphire

NOD32 Antivirus System information
Virus signature database version: 1.840 (20040811)
Dated: Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Virus signature database build: 4748

Information on other scanner support parts
Advanced heuristics module version: 1.008 (20040804)
Advanced heuristics module build: 1057
Internet filter version: 1.002 (20040708)
Internet filter build: 1013
Archive support module version: 1.018 (20040727)
Archive support module build version: 1093

Information on installed components
NOD32 For Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 - Base
Version: 2.000.11b
NOD32 For Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 - Internet support
Version: 2.000.11b
NOD32 for Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 - Standard component
Version: 2.000.11b

Operating system information
Platform: Windows XP
Version: 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2
Version of common control components: 5.82.2900
RAM: 1023 MB
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ (2002 MHz)

[Nirvy]

Hi,

I too cannot access Windows Update since i updated to SP2. This happens with all the versions of NOD32 i have tried. If i un-install NOD, then everything works okay. I get the exact same messasge as the person above

Very annoying :(

[Blackspear]

The new Beta 2.12 resolves this...

Coming to a town near you, shortly...

Cheers ;D

[Nirvy]

{QUOTE-> The new Beta 2.12 resolves this...

Coming to a town near you, shortly...

Cheers ;D <-QUOTE}

Where will i download this from? At the moment i have had to uninstall NOD32 to get access to the Windows update.

Also i have an althon 64, and the new Data Execution prevention keeps shutting nod down :(

Does .12 fix that too?

I just bought NOD a week back, im a bit peeved that i submitted two tech support emails, one for win update failing, and one for DEP shutting it down all the time, its been 6 days so far, and not even a polite mail back saying they are known issues and to hang fire

[Blackspear]

{QUOTE-> Where will i download this from?...

...I just bought NOD a week back, im a bit peeved that i submitted two tech support emails, one for win update failing, and one for DEP shutting it down all the time, its been 6 days so far, and not even a polite mail back saying they are known issues and to hang fire <-QUOTE}

Marcos has advised it will be available here with 24-48hrs

{QUOTE-> The English installers of NOD32 will be placed on our website within 24-48 hours... <-QUOTE}

So if you just hang fire for a sec, they'll have you all sorted very soon...

Nod32 is a great product, and this forum is also great for support...

Hope this helps...

Cheers ;D

[Nirvy]

Well ironically a guy from Eset gave me a call this morning, sadly it was about 2 hours after i had gotton to sleep after a 17 hour night shift. He gave me a URL to download a New beta version, and he explained all the problems they had had.

The URL i had wrote down is
*** link removed - the final English version will be released shortly, we ask you for patience ***

Sadly this isnt working and i think in my state of half sleep i spelt something wrong. Can anyone correct me?

[fredra]

{QUOTE-> Marcos has advised it will be available here with 24-48hrs



So if you just hang fire for a sec, they'll have you all sorted very soon...

Nod32 is a great product, and this forum is also great for support...

Hope this helps...

Cheers ;D <-QUOTE}
I am hoping it comes soon.
I agree about this forum being great for support...I concur.
Cheers :)

[Nirvy]

Well, i can confirm this new build fixes the windows update issue and the A64 DEP issue :)

Oh and i can finally tell the http scanner not to scan picture files :)

[Blackspear]

{QUOTE-> Well, i can confirm this new build fixes the windows update issue and the A64 DEP issue :)

Oh and i can finally tell the http scanner not to scan picture files :) <-QUOTE}
Great to see Nirvy, I knew they would come through, it's like waiting for Superman to arrive ;)

Cheers ;D

[Marcos]

Just out of curiosity - has someone of you ever seen the Security center without those 3 indicators (Firewall, Automatic updates, Virus protection) ? They do not appear on my Japanese system and I've heard the same happened once with the English version of WinXP/SP2, too.

[Blackspear]

{QUOTE-> Just out of curiosity - has someone of you ever seen the Security center without those 3 indicators (Firewall, Automatic updates, Virus protection) ? They do not appear on my Japanese system and I've heard the same happened once with the English version of WinXP/SP2, too. <-QUOTE}
Not so far...

Cheers ;D

[Nirvy]

{QUOTE-> Just out of curiosity - has someone of you ever seen the Security center without those 3 indicators (Firewall, Automatic updates, Virus protection) ? They do not appear on my Japanese system and I've heard the same happened once with the English version of WinXP/SP2, too. <-QUOTE}

Yup :) i disabled the service to get rid of it popping up all the time. You just need to enable the security centre and windows firewall/ICS services in services.msc

[crummock]

No, not seen that here.

By the way.... any update on when the new version of NOD32 will be avialbale for download ?

Thanks

[Blackspear]

{QUOTE-> No, not seen that here.

By the way.... any update on when the new version of NOD32 will be avialbale for download ?

Thanks <-QUOTE}
New version of Beta 2.12 being release shortly...

Cheers ;D

[tosbsas]

Any idea what shortly means (:-))

Ruben

[Blackspear]

{QUOTE-> Any idea what shortly means (:-))

Ruben <-QUOTE}
Posted by Marcos:

August 17th, 2004, 04:53 PM
Eset Moderator

The English installers of NOD32 will be placed on our website within 24-48 hours so it's not a recommended practice to inundate the beta mailbox with requests for the newer version.

Cheers ;D

[tosbsas]

Can understand Marcos - but (:-) Message is from 17th today is 19th (:-((

Patience is a very special gift (:-)

Ruben

[Marcos]

I'm sorry guys, there has been only the Slovak version released so far. The good news is that no problems have been reported yet. The release of English version has been postponed and is planned to take place next week - that should be definitive.

[NAMOR]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! ;D

[tosbsas]

That's not fair (:--(((

Ruben

[Blackspear]

{QUOTE-> That's not fair (:--((( <-QUOTE}
LMAO It is their native language ;)

Cheers ;D

[tosbsas]

I know (:--)) - but anyway was really looking forward to (:-)

Marcos - any news about this week??

Ruben