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I am trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." When I select "Released" to sort then by date I get the following error on the bottom of the page: Webpage error details User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; GTB6; ..NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) Timestamp: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:54 UTC Message: Object expected Line: 1 Char: 1 Code: 0 URI: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd I have tried to un-install then re-install the latest Java release for Windows - no change. I re-installed Internet Explore 8 - no change. I scaned with Superantispyware - nothing found. I am running Windows XP Pro SP3. Any answers/suggestions?

Your problem has nothing to do with Java, STUPIDAntiSpyware, or IE8 (other than the fact that you installed the MSN-customized version of IE8 and have an outdated version of Google Toolbar installed) and everything to do with an excessively long User Agent string. Start here http://www.fiddlertool.com/useragent.aspx or maybe here http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp Try "spoofing" IE7 User Agent strings (or uninstall Google Toolbar & the MSN-customized version of IE8 then do a fresh install of "vanilla" IE8). -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 www.banthecheck.com Steve wrote: > I am trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." When I > select "Released" to sort then by date I get the following error on the > bottom of the page: > Webpage error details > > User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; > GTB6; > .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR > 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > Timestamp: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:54 UTC > > > Message: Object expected > Line: 1 > Char: 1 > Code: 0 > URI: > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd > > I have tried to un-install then re-install the latest Java release for > Windows - no change. I re-installed Internet Explore 8 - no change. I > scaned > with Superantispyware - nothing found. I am running Windows XP Pro SP3. > Any > answers/suggestions?

Still have problem. I did the following: 1. Deleted all references to Google via Windows Explore searching on Google 2. Uninstalled Firefox (it had a reference to Google) 3. Reset default search engine to Bing & removed entry for Google 4. Reinstalled IE8 using www.microsoft.com/internet-explore/thank-you.aspx 5. During the process for unistall/reinstall IE8: a. Process indicated that it unloaded the "old" installation b. Requested restart & logon c.Ran ie8-windowsxp-x86-ehu.exe on restart of windows d. Installation went through: . Downloading . Checking your computer for malicious software [found none] . Installing updates . Finishing setup . Restarted computer e. No question about selecting "simple" vs. "custom" installation of IE8 f. Got the following trying to select "Released" in the Download Center trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." g. I am running with Norton 360 and MS auto updates off (due to another porblem) h. The error is: Webpage error details User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) Timestamp: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:18 UTC Message: Object expected Line: 1 Char: 1 Code: 0 URI: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > Your problem has nothing to do with Java, STUPIDAntiSpyware, or IE8 (other > than the fact that you installed the MSN-customized version of IE8 and have > an outdated version of Google Toolbar installed) and everything to do with > an excessively long User Agent string. > > Start here http://www.fiddlertool.com/useragent.aspx or maybe here > http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp > > Try "spoofing" IE7 User Agent strings (or uninstall Google Toolbar & the > MSN-customized version of IE8 then do a fresh install of "vanilla" IE8). > -- > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 > www.banthecheck.com > > > Steve wrote: > > I am trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." When I > > select "Released" to sort then by date I get the following error on the > > bottom of the page: > > Webpage error details > > > > User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; > > GTB6; > > .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR > > 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > > Timestamp: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:54 UTC > > > > > > Message: Object expected > > Line: 1 > > Char: 1 > > Code: 0 > > URI: > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd > > > > I have tried to un-install then re-install the latest Java release for > > Windows - no change. I re-installed Internet Explore 8 - no change. I > > scaned > > with Superantispyware - nothing found. I am running Windows XP Pro SP3. > > Any > > answers/suggestions? > > . >

> I am running with...MS auto updates off (due to another porblem) Explain the above. What problem(s)? Does the behavior persist if you "spoof" IE7 User Agent string using UAPicker (http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp)? Have you purchased N360 and is your subscription current? Does the behavior persist if you disable the Norton Firewall and then enable the Windows Firewall? Did you disable all N360 components (e.g., anti-virus; anti-spyware; firewall; any/all Add-ons) & all STUPIDAntiSpyware components and then enable the Windows Firewall before installing, uninstalling, and reinstalling IE8? Steve wrote: > Still have problem. I did the following: > 1. Deleted all references to Google via Windows Explore searching on > Google > 2. Uninstalled Firefox (it had a reference to Google) > 3. Reset default search engine to Bing & removed entry for Google > 4. Reinstalled IE8 using www.microsoft.com/internet-explore/thank-you.aspx > 5. During the process for unistall/reinstall IE8: > a. Process indicated that it unloaded the "old" installation > b. Requested restart & logon > c.Ran ie8-windowsxp-x86-ehu.exe on restart of windows > d. Installation went through: > . Downloading > . Checking your computer for malicious software [found none] > . Installing updates > . Finishing setup > . Restarted computer > e. No question about selecting "simple" vs. "custom" installation of IE8 > f. Got the following trying to select "Released" in the Download Center > trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." > g. I am running with Norton 360 and MS auto updates off (due to another > porblem) > h. The error is: > Webpage error details > > User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; .NET > CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR > 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > Timestamp: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:18 UTC > > > Message: Object expected > Line: 1 > Char: 1 > Code: 0 > URI: > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> Your problem has nothing to do with Java, STUPIDAntiSpyware, or IE8 >> (other >> than the fact that you installed the MSN-customized version of IE8 and >> have >> an outdated version of Google Toolbar installed) and everything to do >> with >> an excessively long User Agent string. >> >> Start here http://www.fiddlertool.com/useragent.aspx or maybe here >> http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp >> >> Try "spoofing" IE7 User Agent strings (or uninstall Google Toolbar & the >> MSN-customized version of IE8 then do a fresh install of "vanilla" IE8). >> -- >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >> www.banthecheck.com >> >> >> Steve wrote: >>> I am trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." When I >>> select "Released" to sort then by date I get the following error on the >>> bottom of the page: >>> Webpage error details >>> >>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; >>> GTB6; >>> .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR >>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) >>> Timestamp: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:54 UTC >>> >>> >>> Message: Object expected >>> Line: 1 >>> Char: 1 >>> Code: 0 >>> URI: >>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd >>> >>> I have tried to un-install then re-install the latest Java release for >>> Windows - no change. I re-installed Internet Explore 8 - no change. I >>> scaned >>> with Superantispyware - nothing found. I am running Windows XP Pro SP3. >>> Any >>> answers/suggestions? >> >> .

The spoffing worked. I do not have Google on the PC and I am runniing Norton with all its functions active. The other problem I mentioned was when I tried in the past to go to the Windows Update selection from the MS Directories the system wanted to download new "downloading" programs. In the process the error 80070020 was issued. If I tried to allow Auto Update the PC would lockup so I have turned it off. However now when I try to go to Windows Update I get thefollowing: Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site. To use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later. To upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to the Internet Explorer Downloads website. If you prefer to use a different web browser, you can obtain updates from the Microsoft Download Center or you can stay up to date with the latest critical and security updates by using Automatic Updates. To turn on Automatic Updates: Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one of the following: Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab. Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not turned off. IT SEEMS THE SYSTEM THINKS I AM ON AN OLD IE AND WANTS ME TO UP IE. BUT I AM CURRENTLY USING IE8!! ANY THOUGHTS? I KNOW THIS MIGHT REQUIRE A SEPARATE THREAD IN THE DOWNLOAD CENTER. I HAVE WORKED THE ERROR 80070020 IN PAST WITH SOMEONE FROM MS BUT NOTHING WORKED. THE FINAL CONCUSION WAS TO REINSTALL WINDOWS XP PRO. IF YOU HAVE NO ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS I WILL IN THE NEXT WEEK OR TWO, WITH THE HELP OF DELL, REFORMATING MY C: DRIVE AND REINSTALLING WINDOWS XP PRO (I HAVE A PORTABLE EXTERNAL DRIVE FOR MY DATA). CONTINUED THANKS STEVE "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > I am running with...MS auto updates off (due to another porblem) > > Explain the above. What problem(s)? > > Does the behavior persist if you "spoof" IE7 User Agent string using > UAPicker (http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp)? > > Have you purchased N360 and is your subscription current? > > Does the behavior persist if you disable the Norton Firewall and then enable > the Windows Firewall? > > Did you disable all N360 components (e.g., anti-virus; anti-spyware; > firewall; any/all Add-ons) & all STUPIDAntiSpyware components and then > enable the Windows Firewall before installing, uninstalling, and > reinstalling IE8? > > > Steve wrote: > > Still have problem. I did the following: > > 1. Deleted all references to Google via Windows Explore searching on > > Google > > 2. Uninstalled Firefox (it had a reference to Google) > > 3. Reset default search engine to Bing & removed entry for Google > > 4. Reinstalled IE8 using www.microsoft.com/internet-explore/thank-you.aspx > > 5. During the process for unistall/reinstall IE8: > > a. Process indicated that it unloaded the "old" installation > > b. Requested restart & logon > > c.Ran ie8-windowsxp-x86-ehu.exe on restart of windows > > d. Installation went through: > > . Downloading > > . Checking your computer for malicious software [found none] > > . Installing updates > > . Finishing setup > > . Restarted computer > > e. No question about selecting "simple" vs. "custom" installation of IE8 > > f. Got the following trying to select "Released" in the Download Center > > trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." > > g. I am running with Norton 360 and MS auto updates off (due to another > > porblem) > > h. The error is: > > Webpage error details > > > > User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; .NET > > CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR > > 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > > Timestamp: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:18 UTC > > > > > > Message: Object expected > > Line: 1 > > Char: 1 > > Code: 0 > > URI: > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd > > > > > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > >> Your problem has nothing to do with Java, STUPIDAntiSpyware, or IE8 > >> (other > >> than the fact that you installed the MSN-customized version of IE8 and > >> have > >> an outdated version of Google Toolbar installed) and everything to do > >> with > >> an excessively long User Agent string. > >> > >> Start here http://www.fiddlertool.com/useragent.aspx or maybe here > >> http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp > >> > >> Try "spoofing" IE7 User Agent strings (or uninstall Google Toolbar & the > >> MSN-customized version of IE8 then do a fresh install of "vanilla" IE8). > >> -- > >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 > >> www.banthecheck.com > >> > >> > >> Steve wrote: > >>> I am trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." When I > >>> select "Released" to sort then by date I get the following error on the > >>> bottom of the page: > >>> Webpage error details > >>> > >>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; > >>> GTB6; > >>> .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR > >>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > >>> Timestamp: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:54 UTC > >>> > >>> > >>> Message: Object expected > >>> Line: 1 > >>> Char: 1 > >>> Code: 0 > >>> URI: > >>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd > >>> > >>> I have tried to un-install then re-install the latest Java release for > >>> Windows - no change. I re-installed Internet Explore 8 - no change. I > >>> scaned > >>> with Superantispyware - nothing found. I am running Windows XP Pro SP3. > >>> Any > >>> answers/suggestions? > >> > >> . > > . >

Steve, return to http://www.fiddlertool.com/ua.aspx & look at the bottom of the page to see if a "fix" is suggested. NB: The fact that you failed to disable all Norton components (and then enable the Windows Firewall, if necessary) prior to installing, uninstalling or reinstalling IE8 and/or SP3 may be responsible for ALL of this. Steve wrote: > The spoffing worked. I do not have Google on the PC and I am runniing > Norton > with all its functions active. > > The other problem I mentioned was when I tried in the past to go to the > Windows Update selection from the MS Directories the system wanted to > download new "downloading" programs. In the process the error 80070020 was > issued. If I tried to allow Auto Update the PC would lockup so I have > turned > it off. However now when I try to go to Windows Update I get thefollowing: > > Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site. > > To use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or > later. > > To upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to the Internet > Explorer > Downloads website. > > If you prefer to use a different web browser, you can obtain updates from > the Microsoft Download Center or you can stay up to date with the latest > critical and security updates by using Automatic Updates. To turn on > Automatic Updates: > > > Click Start, and then click Control Panel. > Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one > of the following: > Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab. > Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the > Automatic Updates tab. > Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not turned > off. > > IT SEEMS THE SYSTEM THINKS I AM ON AN OLD IE AND WANTS ME TO UP IE. BUT I > AM > CURRENTLY USING IE8!! ANY THOUGHTS? I KNOW THIS MIGHT REQUIRE A SEPARATE > THREAD IN THE DOWNLOAD CENTER. I HAVE WORKED THE ERROR 80070020 IN PAST > WITH > SOMEONE FROM MS BUT NOTHING WORKED. THE FINAL CONCUSION WAS TO REINSTALL > WINDOWS XP PRO. IF YOU HAVE NO ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS I WILL IN THE NEXT > WEEK OR TWO, WITH THE HELP OF DELL, REFORMATING MY C: DRIVE AND > REINSTALLING > WINDOWS XP PRO (I HAVE A PORTABLE EXTERNAL DRIVE FOR MY DATA). > > CONTINUED THANKS STEVE > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >>> I am running with...MS auto updates off (due to another porblem) >> >> Explain the above. What problem(s)? >> >> Does the behavior persist if you "spoof" IE7 User Agent string using >> UAPicker (http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp)? >> >> Have you purchased N360 and is your subscription current? >> >> Does the behavior persist if you disable the Norton Firewall and then >> enable the Windows Firewall? >> >> Did you disable all N360 components (e.g., anti-virus; anti-spyware; >> firewall; any/all Add-ons) & all STUPIDAntiSpyware components and then >> enable the Windows Firewall before installing, uninstalling, and >> reinstalling IE8? >> >> >> Steve wrote: >>> Still have problem. I did the following: >>> 1. Deleted all references to Google via Windows Explore searching on >>> Google >>> 2. Uninstalled Firefox (it had a reference to Google) >>> 3. Reset default search engine to Bing & removed entry for Google >>> 4. Reinstalled IE8 using >>> www.microsoft.com/internet-explore/thank-you.aspx >>> 5. During the process for unistall/reinstall IE8: >>> a. Process indicated that it unloaded the "old" installation >>> b. Requested restart & logon >>> c.Ran ie8-windowsxp-x86-ehu.exe on restart of windows >>> d. Installation went through: >>> . Downloading >>> . Checking your computer for malicious software [found none] >>> . Installing updates >>> . Finishing setup >>> . Restarted computer >>> e. No question about selecting "simple" vs. "custom" installation of >>> IE8 >>> f. Got the following trying to select "Released" in the Download >>> Center >>> trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." >>> g. I am running with Norton 360 and MS auto updates off (due to >>> another >>> porblem) >>> h. The error is: >>> Webpage error details >>> >>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; >>> .NET >>> CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR >>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) >>> Timestamp: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:18 UTC >>> >>> >>> Message: Object expected >>> Line: 1 >>> Char: 1 >>> Code: 0 >>> URI: >>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd >>> >>> >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>> >>>> Your problem has nothing to do with Java, STUPIDAntiSpyware, or IE8 >>>> (other >>>> than the fact that you installed the MSN-customized version of IE8 and >>>> have >>>> an outdated version of Google Toolbar installed) and everything to do >>>> with >>>> an excessively long User Agent string. >>>> >>>> Start here http://www.fiddlertool.com/useragent.aspx or maybe here >>>> http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp >>>> >>>> Try "spoofing" IE7 User Agent strings (or uninstall Google Toolbar & >>>> the >>>> MSN-customized version of IE8 then do a fresh install of "vanilla" >>>> IE8). >>>> -- >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >>>> www.banthecheck.com >>>> >>>> >>>> Steve wrote: >>>>> I am trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." When >>>>> I >>>>> select "Released" to sort then by date I get the following error on >>>>> the >>>>> bottom of the page: >>>>> Webpage error details >>>>> >>>>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; >>>>> GTB6; >>>>> .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET >>>>> CLR >>>>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) >>>>> Timestamp: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:54 UTC >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Message: Object expected >>>>> Line: 1 >>>>> Char: 1 >>>>> Code: 0 >>>>> URI: >>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd >>>>> >>>>> I have tried to un-install then re-install the latest Java release for >>>>> Windows - no change. I re-installed Internet Explore 8 - no change. I >>>>> scaned >>>>> with Superantispyware - nothing found. I am running Windows XP Pro >>>>> SP3. >>>>> Any >>>>> answers/suggestions? >>>> >>>> . >> >> .

The following is what I found on the web site. I do not know what it is telling or what I can do with it. I am really over my head: For free IE tweaks and enhancements (handpicked by EricLaw), please visit http://www.EnhanceIE.com. Your User-Agent String Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) (Debian) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the User-Agent String The User-Agent (or UA) string is sent along in the headers of every HTTP request so the server knows what type of browser is making the request. For a quick refresher on the User-Agent string, check out George Shephard's article in MSDN Magazine. Two MSDN articles describe User-Agent headers: Understanding User-Agent Strings, and Best Practices for detecting the Internet Explorer version. Want Internet Explorer to simulate another version? IE8 users: Check out the free User-Agent Picker add-on, which enables changing your UA string without restarting the browser. Otherwise, run one of the following scripts and restart all browser instances to see the change: •Internet Explorer 6 on WindowsXP (use this to workaround sites that block IE7 or Windows Vista) •Internet Explorer 7 on your current OS •Internet Explorer 7 on Vista •Internet Explorer 8 on Vista (use this to workaround sites that block Windows 7) •Undo User-Agent registry overrides -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your browser sent the following headers: Connection: Keep-AliveContent-Length: 0Accept: */*Accept-Encoding: gzip, deflateAccept-Language: en-usHost: www.fiddlertool.comReferer: http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&mid=a4c2b785-55b3-4d00-aa04-9a6f47fbfcedUser-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) (Debian)X-Original-URL: /ua.aspx -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASPNET's HTTPBrowserCapabilities object reports that, based on the User-Agent, your Browser has the following capabilities: Type = desktop Name = Mozilla Version = 5.0 Major Version = 5 Minor Version = 0 Platform = Unknown Is Beta = False Is Crawler = False Is AOL = False Is Win16 = False Is Win32 = False Supports Frames = True Supports Tables = True Supports Cookies = True Supports VBScript = False Supports JavaScript = True Supports Java Applets = True Supports ActiveX Controls = False -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conditional comments report that you are using Internet Explorer 8.0. Object Model UA String getComponentVersion says you are running Internet Explorer 8,0,6001,18702. window.navigator.userAgent: [Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) (Debian)] window.navigator.appMinorVersion: [0] Document mode clientCaps Info The following script commands will generate a text file containing all UA-override registry settings. reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent" /s > Reg.txt reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt reg query "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent" >> Reg.txt reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent" >> Reg.txt -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ©2003-2009 Microsoft Corporation "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > Steve, return to http://www.fiddlertool.com/ua.aspx & look at the bottom of > the page to see if a "fix" is suggested. > > NB: The fact that you failed to disable all Norton components (and then > enable the Windows Firewall, if necessary) prior to installing, uninstalling > or reinstalling IE8 and/or SP3 may be responsible for ALL of this. > > > Steve wrote: > > The spoffing worked. I do not have Google on the PC and I am runniing > > Norton > > with all its functions active. > > > > The other problem I mentioned was when I tried in the past to go to the > > Windows Update selection from the MS Directories the system wanted to > > download new "downloading" programs. In the process the error 80070020 was > > issued. If I tried to allow Auto Update the PC would lockup so I have > > turned > > it off. However now when I try to go to Windows Update I get thefollowing: > > > > Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site. > > > > To use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or > > later. > > > > To upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to the Internet > > Explorer > > Downloads website. > > > > If you prefer to use a different web browser, you can obtain updates from > > the Microsoft Download Center or you can stay up to date with the latest > > critical and security updates by using Automatic Updates. To turn on > > Automatic Updates: > > > > > > Click Start, and then click Control Panel. > > Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one > > of the following: > > Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab. > > Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the > > Automatic Updates tab. > > Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not turned > > off. > > > > IT SEEMS THE SYSTEM THINKS I AM ON AN OLD IE AND WANTS ME TO UP IE. BUT I > > AM > > CURRENTLY USING IE8!! ANY THOUGHTS? I KNOW THIS MIGHT REQUIRE A SEPARATE > > THREAD IN THE DOWNLOAD CENTER. I HAVE WORKED THE ERROR 80070020 IN PAST > > WITH > > SOMEONE FROM MS BUT NOTHING WORKED. THE FINAL CONCUSION WAS TO REINSTALL > > WINDOWS XP PRO. IF YOU HAVE NO ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS I WILL IN THE NEXT > > WEEK OR TWO, WITH THE HELP OF DELL, REFORMATING MY C: DRIVE AND > > REINSTALLING > > WINDOWS XP PRO (I HAVE A PORTABLE EXTERNAL DRIVE FOR MY DATA). > > > > CONTINUED THANKS STEVE > > > > > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > >>> I am running with...MS auto updates off (due to another porblem) > >> > >> Explain the above. What problem(s)? > >> > >> Does the behavior persist if you "spoof" IE7 User Agent string using > >> UAPicker (http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp)? > >> > >> Have you purchased N360 and is your subscription current? > >> > >> Does the behavior persist if you disable the Norton Firewall and then > >> enable the Windows Firewall? > >> > >> Did you disable all N360 components (e.g., anti-virus; anti-spyware; > >> firewall; any/all Add-ons) & all STUPIDAntiSpyware components and then > >> enable the Windows Firewall before installing, uninstalling, and > >> reinstalling IE8? > >> > >> > >> Steve wrote: > >>> Still have problem. I did the following: > >>> 1. Deleted all references to Google via Windows Explore searching on > >>> Google > >>> 2. Uninstalled Firefox (it had a reference to Google) > >>> 3. Reset default search engine to Bing & removed entry for Google > >>> 4. Reinstalled IE8 using > >>> www.microsoft.com/internet-explore/thank-you.aspx > >>> 5. During the process for unistall/reinstall IE8: > >>> a. Process indicated that it unloaded the "old" installation > >>> b. Requested restart & logon > >>> c.Ran ie8-windowsxp-x86-ehu.exe on restart of windows > >>> d. Installation went through: > >>> . Downloading > >>> . Checking your computer for malicious software [found none] > >>> . Installing updates > >>> . Finishing setup > >>> . Restarted computer > >>> e. No question about selecting "simple" vs. "custom" installation of > >>> IE8 > >>> f. Got the following trying to select "Released" in the Download > >>> Center > >>> trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." > >>> g. I am running with Norton 360 and MS auto updates off (due to > >>> another > >>> porblem) > >>> h. The error is: > >>> Webpage error details > >>> > >>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; > >>> .NET > >>> CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR > >>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > >>> Timestamp: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:18 UTC > >>> > >>> > >>> Message: Object expected > >>> Line: 1 > >>> Char: 1 > >>> Code: 0 > >>> URI: > >>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >>> > >>>> Your problem has nothing to do with Java, STUPIDAntiSpyware, or IE8 > >>>> (other > >>>> than the fact that you installed the MSN-customized version of IE8 and > >>>> have > >>>> an outdated version of Google Toolbar installed) and everything to do > >>>> with > >>>> an excessively long User Agent string. > >>>> > >>>> Start here http://www.fiddlertool.com/useragent.aspx or maybe here > >>>> http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp > >>>> > >>>> Try "spoofing" IE7 User Agent strings (or uninstall Google Toolbar & > >>>> the > >>>> MSN-customized version of IE8 then do a fresh install of "vanilla" > >>>> IE8). > >>>> -- > >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 > >>>> www.banthecheck.com > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Steve wrote: > >>>>> I am trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." When > >>>>> I > >>>>> select "Released" to sort then by date I get the following error on > >>>>> the > >>>>> bottom of the page: > >>>>> Webpage error details > >>>>> > >>>>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; > >>>>> GTB6; > >>>>> .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET > >>>>> CLR > >>>>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > >>>>> Timestamp: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:54 UTC > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Message: Object expected > >>>>> Line: 1 > >>>>> Char: 1 > >>>>> Code: 0 > >>>>> URI: > >>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd > >>>>> > >>>>> I have tried to un-install then re-install the latest Java release for > >>>>> Windows - no change. I re-installed Internet Explore 8 - no change. I > >>>>> scaned > >>>>> with Superantispyware - nothing found. I am running Windows XP Pro > >>>>> SP3. > >>>>> Any > >>>>> answers/suggestions? > >>>> > >>>> . > >> > >> . > > . >

I found a "reg.txt" file on my desk top. What help is this: ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent <NO NAME> REG_SZ Empty HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS REG_SZ IEAK ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform .NET CLR 1.1.4322 REG_SZ .NET CLR 2.0.50727 REG_SZ .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152 REG_SZ .NET CLR 3.5.30729 REG_SZ ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent\Post Platform "Steve" wrote: > The following is what I found on the web site. I do not know what it is > telling or what I can do with it. I am really over my head: > > For free IE tweaks and enhancements (handpicked by EricLaw), please visit > http://www.EnhanceIE.com. > Your User-Agent String > > Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) > (Debian) > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > About the User-Agent String > > The User-Agent (or UA) string is sent along in the headers of every HTTP > request so the server knows what type of browser is making the request. For a > quick refresher on the User-Agent string, check out George Shephard's article > in MSDN Magazine. Two MSDN articles describe User-Agent headers: > Understanding User-Agent Strings, and Best Practices for detecting the > Internet Explorer version. > > Want Internet Explorer to simulate another version? > > IE8 users: Check out the free User-Agent Picker add-on, which enables > changing your UA string without restarting the browser. > > Otherwise, run one of the following scripts and restart all browser > instances to see the change: > > •Internet Explorer 6 on WindowsXP (use this to workaround sites that block > IE7 or Windows Vista) > •Internet Explorer 7 on your current OS > •Internet Explorer 7 on Vista > •Internet Explorer 8 on Vista (use this to workaround sites that block > Windows 7) > •Undo User-Agent registry overrides > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Your browser sent the following headers: > Connection: Keep-AliveContent-Length: 0Accept: */*Accept-Encoding: gzip, > deflateAccept-Language: en-usHost: www.fiddlertool.comReferer: > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&mid=a4c2b785-55b3-4d00-aa04-9a6f47fbfcedUser-Agent: > Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) > (Debian)X-Original-URL: /ua.aspx > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ASPNET's HTTPBrowserCapabilities object reports that, based on the > User-Agent, your Browser has the following capabilities: > > Type = desktop > Name = Mozilla > Version = 5.0 > Major Version = 5 > Minor Version = 0 > Platform = Unknown > Is Beta = False > Is Crawler = False > Is AOL = False > Is Win16 = False > Is Win32 = False > Supports Frames = True > Supports Tables = True > Supports Cookies = True > Supports VBScript = False > Supports JavaScript = True > Supports Java Applets = True > Supports ActiveX Controls = False > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Conditional comments report that you are using Internet Explorer 8.0. > > Object Model UA String > > getComponentVersion says you are running Internet Explorer 8,0,6001,18702. > window.navigator.userAgent: [Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) > KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) (Debian)] > window.navigator.appMinorVersion: [0] > > > Document mode clientCaps Info > > The following script commands will generate a text file containing all > UA-override registry settings. > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\5.0\User Agent" /s > Reg.txt > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\5.0\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > reg query "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\User Agent" >> Reg.txt > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\User Agent" >> Reg.txt > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ©2003-2009 Microsoft Corporation > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > Steve, return to http://www.fiddlertool.com/ua.aspx & look at the bottom of > > the page to see if a "fix" is suggested. > > > > NB: The fact that you failed to disable all Norton components (and then > > enable the Windows Firewall, if necessary) prior to installing, uninstalling > > or reinstalling IE8 and/or SP3 may be responsible for ALL of this. > > > > > > Steve wrote: > > > The spoffing worked. I do not have Google on the PC and I am runniing > > > Norton > > > with all its functions active. > > > > > > The other problem I mentioned was when I tried in the past to go to the > > > Windows Update selection from the MS Directories the system wanted to > > > download new "downloading" programs. In the process the error 80070020 was > > > issued. If I tried to allow Auto Update the PC would lockup so I have > > > turned > > > it off. However now when I try to go to Windows Update I get thefollowing: > > > > > > Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site. > > > > > > To use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or > > > later. > > > > > > To upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to the Internet > > > Explorer > > > Downloads website. > > > > > > If you prefer to use a different web browser, you can obtain updates from > > > the Microsoft Download Center or you can stay up to date with the latest > > > critical and security updates by using Automatic Updates. To turn on > > > Automatic Updates: > > > > > > > > > Click Start, and then click Control Panel. > > > Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one > > > of the following: > > > Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab. > > > Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the > > > Automatic Updates tab. > > > Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not turned > > > off. > > > > > > IT SEEMS THE SYSTEM THINKS I AM ON AN OLD IE AND WANTS ME TO UP IE. BUT I > > > AM > > > CURRENTLY USING IE8!! ANY THOUGHTS? I KNOW THIS MIGHT REQUIRE A SEPARATE > > > THREAD IN THE DOWNLOAD CENTER. I HAVE WORKED THE ERROR 80070020 IN PAST > > > WITH > > > SOMEONE FROM MS BUT NOTHING WORKED. THE FINAL CONCUSION WAS TO REINSTALL > > > WINDOWS XP PRO. IF YOU HAVE NO ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS I WILL IN THE NEXT > > > WEEK OR TWO, WITH THE HELP OF DELL, REFORMATING MY C: DRIVE AND > > > REINSTALLING > > > WINDOWS XP PRO (I HAVE A PORTABLE EXTERNAL DRIVE FOR MY DATA). > > > > > > CONTINUED THANKS STEVE > > > > > > > > > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > > > >>> I am running with...MS auto updates off (due to another porblem) > > >> > > >> Explain the above. What problem(s)? > > >> > > >> Does the behavior persist if you "spoof" IE7 User Agent string using > > >> UAPicker (http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp)? > > >> > > >> Have you purchased N360 and is your subscription current? > > >> > > >> Does the behavior persist if you disable the Norton Firewall and then > > >> enable the Windows Firewall? > > >> > > >> Did you disable all N360 components (e.g., anti-virus; anti-spyware; > > >> firewall; any/all Add-ons) & all STUPIDAntiSpyware components and then > > >> enable the Windows Firewall before installing, uninstalling, and > > >> reinstalling IE8? > > >> > > >> > > >> Steve wrote: > > >>> Still have problem. I did the following: > > >>> 1. Deleted all references to Google via Windows Explore searching on > > >>> Google > > >>> 2. Uninstalled Firefox (it had a reference to Google) > > >>> 3. Reset default search engine to Bing & removed entry for Google > > >>> 4. Reinstalled IE8 using > > >>> www.microsoft.com/internet-explore/thank-you.aspx > > >>> 5. During the process for unistall/reinstall IE8: > > >>> a. Process indicated that it unloaded the "old" installation > > >>> b. Requested restart & logon > > >>> c.Ran ie8-windowsxp-x86-ehu.exe on restart of windows > > >>> d. Installation went through: > > >>> . Downloading > > >>> . Checking your computer for malicious software [found none] > > >>> . Installing updates > > >>> . Finishing setup > > >>> . Restarted computer > > >>> e. No question about selecting "simple" vs. "custom" installation of > > >>> IE8 > > >>> f. Got the following trying to select "Released" in the Download > > >>> Center > > >>> trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." > > >>> g. I am running with Norton 360 and MS auto updates off (due to > > >>> another > > >>> porblem) > > >>> h. The error is: > > >>> Webpage error details > > >>> > > >>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; > > >>> .NET > > >>> CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR > > >>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > > >>> Timestamp: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:18 UTC > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> Message: Object expected > > >>> Line: 1 > > >>> Char: 1 > > >>> Code: 0 > > >>> URI: > > >>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > >>> > > >>>> Your problem has nothing to do with Java, STUPIDAntiSpyware, or IE8 > > >>>> (other > > >>>> than the fact that you installed the MSN-customized version of IE8 and > > >>>> have > > >>>> an outdated version of Google Toolbar installed) and everything to do > > >>>> with > > >>>> an excessively long User Agent string. > > >>>> > > >>>> Start here http://www.fiddlertool.com/useragent.aspx or maybe here > > >>>> http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp > > >>>> > > >>>> Try "spoofing" IE7 User Agent strings (or uninstall Google Toolbar & > > >>>> the > > >>>> MSN-customized version of IE8 then do a fresh install of "vanilla" > > >>>> IE8). > > >>>> -- > > >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > > >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 > > >>>> www.banthecheck.com > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> Steve wrote: > > >>>>> I am trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." When > > >>>>> I > > >>>>> select "Released" to sort then by date I get the following error on > > >>>>> the > > >>>>> bottom of the page: > > >>>>> Webpage error details > > >>>>> > > >>>>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; > > >>>>> GTB6; > > >>>>> .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET > > >>>>> CLR > > >>>>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > > >>>>> Timestamp: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:54 UTC > > >>>>> > > >>>>> > > >>>>> Message: Object expected > > >>>>> Line: 1 > > >>>>> Char: 1 > > >>>>> Code: 0 > > >>>>> URI: > > >>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd > > >>>>> > > >>>>> I have tried to un-install then re-install the latest Java release for > > >>>>> Windows - no change. I re-installed Internet Explore 8 - no change. I > > >>>>> scaned > > >>>>> with Superantispyware - nothing found. I am running Windows XP Pro > > >>>>> SP3. > > >>>>> Any > > >>>>> answers/suggestions? > > >>>> > > >>>> . > > >> > > >> . > > > > . > >

I was looking through some of the postings for other issues and I have a question: could some of my problems relate to issues with .NET Framework? One of the postings mentioned problem with "objects"? Any connection? Please forgive me for my constant questions. Thanks Steve "Steve" wrote: > I found a "reg.txt" file on my desk top. What help is this: > > > ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0 > > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\5.0\User Agent > <NO NAME> REG_SZ Empty > > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform > msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS REG_SZ IEAK > > ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0 > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\5.0\User Agent > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform > .NET CLR 1.1.4322 REG_SZ > .NET CLR 2.0.50727 REG_SZ > .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152 REG_SZ > .NET CLR 3.5.30729 REG_SZ > > ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0 > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\User Agent > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\User Agent\Post Platform > > > "Steve" wrote: > > > The following is what I found on the web site. I do not know what it is > > telling or what I can do with it. I am really over my head: > > > > For free IE tweaks and enhancements (handpicked by EricLaw), please visit > > http://www.EnhanceIE.com. > > Your User-Agent String > > > > Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) > > (Debian) > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > About the User-Agent String > > > > The User-Agent (or UA) string is sent along in the headers of every HTTP > > request so the server knows what type of browser is making the request. For a > > quick refresher on the User-Agent string, check out George Shephard's article > > in MSDN Magazine. Two MSDN articles describe User-Agent headers: > > Understanding User-Agent Strings, and Best Practices for detecting the > > Internet Explorer version. > > > > Want Internet Explorer to simulate another version? > > > > IE8 users: Check out the free User-Agent Picker add-on, which enables > > changing your UA string without restarting the browser. > > > > Otherwise, run one of the following scripts and restart all browser > > instances to see the change: > > > > •Internet Explorer 6 on WindowsXP (use this to workaround sites that block > > IE7 or Windows Vista) > > •Internet Explorer 7 on your current OS > > •Internet Explorer 7 on Vista > > •Internet Explorer 8 on Vista (use this to workaround sites that block > > Windows 7) > > •Undo User-Agent registry overrides > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Your browser sent the following headers: > > Connection: Keep-AliveContent-Length: 0Accept: */*Accept-Encoding: gzip, > > deflateAccept-Language: en-usHost: www.fiddlertool.comReferer: > > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&mid=a4c2b785-55b3-4d00-aa04-9a6f47fbfcedUser-Agent: > > Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) > > (Debian)X-Original-URL: /ua.aspx > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ASPNET's HTTPBrowserCapabilities object reports that, based on the > > User-Agent, your Browser has the following capabilities: > > > > Type = desktop > > Name = Mozilla > > Version = 5.0 > > Major Version = 5 > > Minor Version = 0 > > Platform = Unknown > > Is Beta = False > > Is Crawler = False > > Is AOL = False > > Is Win16 = False > > Is Win32 = False > > Supports Frames = True > > Supports Tables = True > > Supports Cookies = True > > Supports VBScript = False > > Supports JavaScript = True > > Supports Java Applets = True > > Supports ActiveX Controls = False > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Conditional comments report that you are using Internet Explorer 8.0. > > > > Object Model UA String > > > > getComponentVersion says you are running Internet Explorer 8,0,6001,18702. > > window.navigator.userAgent: [Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) > > KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) (Debian)] > > window.navigator.appMinorVersion: [0] > > > > > > Document mode clientCaps Info > > > > The following script commands will generate a text file containing all > > UA-override registry settings. > > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\5.0\User Agent" /s > Reg.txt > > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\5.0\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > > reg query "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\User Agent" >> Reg.txt > > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > > reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\User Agent" >> Reg.txt > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > ©2003-2009 Microsoft Corporation > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > > > Steve, return to http://www.fiddlertool.com/ua.aspx & look at the bottom of > > > the page to see if a "fix" is suggested. > > > > > > NB: The fact that you failed to disable all Norton components (and then > > > enable the Windows Firewall, if necessary) prior to installing, uninstalling > > > or reinstalling IE8 and/or SP3 may be responsible for ALL of this. > > > > > > > > > Steve wrote: > > > > The spoffing worked. I do not have Google on the PC and I am runniing > > > > Norton > > > > with all its functions active. > > > > > > > > The other problem I mentioned was when I tried in the past to go to the > > > > Windows Update selection from the MS Directories the system wanted to > > > > download new "downloading" programs. In the process the error 80070020 was > > > > issued. If I tried to allow Auto Update the PC would lockup so I have > > > > turned > > > > it off. However now when I try to go to Windows Update I get thefollowing: > > > > > > > > Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site. > > > > > > > > To use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or > > > > later. > > > > > > > > To upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to the Internet > > > > Explorer > > > > Downloads website. > > > > > > > > If you prefer to use a different web browser, you can obtain updates from > > > > the Microsoft Download Center or you can stay up to date with the latest > > > > critical and security updates by using Automatic Updates. To turn on > > > > Automatic Updates: > > > > > > > > > > > > Click Start, and then click Control Panel. > > > > Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one > > > > of the following: > > > > Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab. > > > > Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the > > > > Automatic Updates tab. > > > > Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not turned > > > > off. > > > > > > > > IT SEEMS THE SYSTEM THINKS I AM ON AN OLD IE AND WANTS ME TO UP IE. BUT I > > > > AM > > > > CURRENTLY USING IE8!! ANY THOUGHTS? I KNOW THIS MIGHT REQUIRE A SEPARATE > > > > THREAD IN THE DOWNLOAD CENTER. I HAVE WORKED THE ERROR 80070020 IN PAST > > > > WITH > > > > SOMEONE FROM MS BUT NOTHING WORKED. THE FINAL CONCUSION WAS TO REINSTALL > > > > WINDOWS XP PRO. IF YOU HAVE NO ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS I WILL IN THE NEXT > > > > WEEK OR TWO, WITH THE HELP OF DELL, REFORMATING MY C: DRIVE AND > > > > REINSTALLING > > > > WINDOWS XP PRO (I HAVE A PORTABLE EXTERNAL DRIVE FOR MY DATA). > > > > > > > > CONTINUED THANKS STEVE > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > > > > > >>> I am running with...MS auto updates off (due to another porblem) > > > >> > > > >> Explain the above. What problem(s)? > > > >> > > > >> Does the behavior persist if you "spoof" IE7 User Agent string using > > > >> UAPicker (http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp)? > > > >> > > > >> Have you purchased N360 and is your subscription current? > > > >> > > > >> Does the behavior persist if you disable the Norton Firewall and then > > > >> enable the Windows Firewall? > > > >> > > > >> Did you disable all N360 components (e.g., anti-virus; anti-spyware; > > > >> firewall; any/all Add-ons) & all STUPIDAntiSpyware components and then > > > >> enable the Windows Firewall before installing, uninstalling, and > > > >> reinstalling IE8? > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> Steve wrote: > > > >>> Still have problem. I did the following: > > > >>> 1. Deleted all references to Google via Windows Explore searching on > > > >>> Google > > > >>> 2. Uninstalled Firefox (it had a reference to Google) > > > >>> 3. Reset default search engine to Bing & removed entry for Google > > > >>> 4. Reinstalled IE8 using > > > >>> www.microsoft.com/internet-explore/thank-you.aspx > > > >>> 5. During the process for unistall/reinstall IE8: > > > >>> a. Process indicated that it unloaded the "old" installation > > > >>> b. Requested restart & logon > > > >>> c.Ran ie8-windowsxp-x86-ehu.exe on restart of windows > > > >>> d. Installation went through: > > > >>> . Downloading > > > >>> . Checking your computer for malicious software [found none] > > > >>> . Installing updates > > > >>> . Finishing setup > > > >>> . Restarted computer > > > >>> e. No question about selecting "simple" vs. "custom" installation of > > > >>> IE8 > > > >>> f. Got the following trying to select "Released" in the Download > > > >>> Center > > > >>> trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." > > > >>> g. I am running with Norton 360 and MS auto updates off (due to > > > >>> another > > > >>> porblem) > > > >>> h. The error is: > > > >>> Webpage error details > > > >>> > > > >>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; > > > >>> .NET > > > >>> CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR > > > >>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > > > >>> Timestamp: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:18 UTC > > > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> Message: Object expected > > > >>> Line: 1 > > > >>> Char: 1 > > > >>> Code: 0 > > > >>> URI: > > > >>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd > > > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > >>> > > > >>>> Your problem has nothing to do with Java, STUPIDAntiSpyware, or IE8 > > > >>>> (other > > > >>>> than the fact that you installed the MSN-customized version of IE8 and > > > >>>> have > > > >>>> an outdated version of Google Toolbar installed) and everything to do > > > >>>> with > > > >>>> an excessively long User Agent string. > > > >>>> > > > >>>> Start here http://www.fiddlertool.com/useragent.aspx or maybe here > > > >>>> http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp > > > >>>> > > > >>>> Try "spoofing" IE7 User Agent strings (or uninstall Google Toolbar & > > > >>>> the > > > >>>> MSN-customized version of IE8 then do a fresh install of "vanilla" > > > >>>> IE8). > > > >>>> -- > > > >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > > > >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 > > > >>>> www.banthecheck.com > > > >>>> > > > >>>> > > > >>>> Steve wrote: > > > >>>>> I am trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." When > > > >>>>> I > > > >>>>> select "Released" to sort then by date I get the following error on > > > >>>>> the > > > >>>>> bottom of the page: > > > >>>>> Webpage error details > > > >>>>> > > > >>>>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; > > > >>>>> GTB6; > > > >>>>> .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET > > > >>>>> CLR

What a mess! Other than a format & clean install, the only suggestion I have at this point is to see if uninstalling/reinstalling IE8 with ALL Norton components disabled & the Windows Firewall enabled throughout corrects the mess, Steve. There's not a doubt in my mind that Norton's responsible for all this. Or you can just stick with using UAPicker to "spoof" IE7 when you encounter such problems. Steve wrote: > The following is what I found on the web site. I do not know what it is > telling or what I can do with it. I am really over my head: > > For free IE tweaks and enhancements (handpicked by EricLaw), please visit > http://www.EnhanceIE.com. > Your User-Agent String > > Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) > (Debian) > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > About the User-Agent String > > The User-Agent (or UA) string is sent along in the headers of every HTTP > request so the server knows what type of browser is making the request. > For > a quick refresher on the User-Agent string, check out George Shephard's > article in MSDN Magazine. Two MSDN articles describe User-Agent headers: > Understanding User-Agent Strings, and Best Practices for detecting the > Internet Explorer version. > > Want Internet Explorer to simulate another version? > > IE8 users: Check out the free User-Agent Picker add-on, which enables > changing your UA string without restarting the browser. > > Otherwise, run one of the following scripts and restart all browser > instances to see the change: > > •Internet Explorer 6 on WindowsXP (use this to workaround sites that block > IE7 or Windows Vista) > •Internet Explorer 7 on your current OS > •Internet Explorer 7 on Vista > •Internet Explorer 8 on Vista (use this to workaround sites that block > Windows 7) > •Undo User-Agent registry overrides > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Your browser sent the following headers: > Connection: Keep-AliveContent-Length: 0Accept: */*Accept-Encoding: gzip, > deflateAccept-Language: en-usHost: www.fiddlertool.comReferer: > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&mid=a4c2b785-55b3-4d00-aa04-9a6f47fbfcedUser-Agent: > Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) > (Debian)X-Original-URL: /ua.aspx > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ASPNET's HTTPBrowserCapabilities object reports that, based on the > User-Agent, your Browser has the following capabilities: > > Type = desktop > Name = Mozilla > Version = 5.0 > Major Version = 5 > Minor Version = 0 > Platform = Unknown > Is Beta = False > Is Crawler = False > Is AOL = False > Is Win16 = False > Is Win32 = False > Supports Frames = True > Supports Tables = True > Supports Cookies = True > Supports VBScript = False > Supports JavaScript = True > Supports Java Applets = True > Supports ActiveX Controls = False > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Conditional comments report that you are using Internet Explorer 8.0. > > Object Model UA String > > getComponentVersion says you are running Internet Explorer 8,0,6001,18702. > window.navigator.userAgent: [Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; > Linux) > KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) (Debian)] > window.navigator.appMinorVersion: [0] > > > Document mode clientCaps Info > > The following script commands will generate a text file containing all > UA-override registry settings. > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\5.0\User Agent" /s > Reg.txt > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\5.0\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > reg query > "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\User Agent" >> Reg.txt > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > reg query > "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > Settings\User Agent" >> Reg.txt > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ©2003-2009 Microsoft Corporation > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> Steve, return to http://www.fiddlertool.com/ua.aspx & look at the bottom >> of >> the page to see if a "fix" is suggested. >> >> NB: The fact that you failed to disable all Norton components (and then >> enable the Windows Firewall, if necessary) prior to installing, >> uninstalling or reinstalling IE8 and/or SP3 may be responsible for ALL of >> this. >> >> >> Steve wrote: >>> The spoffing worked. I do not have Google on the PC and I am runniing >>> Norton >>> with all its functions active. >>> >>> The other problem I mentioned was when I tried in the past to go to the >>> Windows Update selection from the MS Directories the system wanted to >>> download new "downloading" programs. In the process the error 80070020 >>> was >>> issued. If I tried to allow Auto Update the PC would lockup so I have >>> turned >>> it off. However now when I try to go to Windows Update I get >>> thefollowing: >>> >>> Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site. >>> >>> To use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or >>> later. >>> >>> To upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to the Internet >>> Explorer >>> Downloads website. >>> >>> If you prefer to use a different web browser, you can obtain updates >>> from >>> the Microsoft Download Center or you can stay up to date with the latest >>> critical and security updates by using Automatic Updates. To turn on >>> Automatic Updates: >>> >>> >>> Click Start, and then click Control Panel. >>> Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do >>> one >>> of the following: >>> Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab. >>> Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the >>> Automatic Updates tab. >>> Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not >>> turned >>> off. >>> >>> IT SEEMS THE SYSTEM THINKS I AM ON AN OLD IE AND WANTS ME TO UP IE. BUT >>> I >>> AM >>> CURRENTLY USING IE8!! ANY THOUGHTS? I KNOW THIS MIGHT REQUIRE A SEPARATE >>> THREAD IN THE DOWNLOAD CENTER. I HAVE WORKED THE ERROR 80070020 IN PAST >>> WITH >>> SOMEONE FROM MS BUT NOTHING WORKED. THE FINAL CONCUSION WAS TO REINSTALL >>> WINDOWS XP PRO. IF YOU HAVE NO ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS I WILL IN THE NEXT >>> WEEK OR TWO, WITH THE HELP OF DELL, REFORMATING MY C: DRIVE AND >>> REINSTALLING >>> WINDOWS XP PRO (I HAVE A PORTABLE EXTERNAL DRIVE FOR MY DATA). >>> >>> CONTINUED THANKS STEVE >>> >>> >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>> >>>>> I am running with...MS auto updates off (due to another porblem) >>>> >>>> Explain the above. What problem(s)? >>>> >>>> Does the behavior persist if you "spoof" IE7 User Agent string using >>>> UAPicker (http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp)? >>>> >>>> Have you purchased N360 and is your subscription current? >>>> >>>> Does the behavior persist if you disable the Norton Firewall and then >>>> enable the Windows Firewall? >>>> >>>> Did you disable all N360 components (e.g., anti-virus; anti-spyware; >>>> firewall; any/all Add-ons) & all STUPIDAntiSpyware components and then >>>> enable the Windows Firewall before installing, uninstalling, and >>>> reinstalling IE8? >>>> >>>> >>>> Steve wrote: >>>>> Still have problem. I did the following: >>>>> 1. Deleted all references to Google via Windows Explore searching on >>>>> Google >>>>> 2. Uninstalled Firefox (it had a reference to Google) >>>>> 3. Reset default search engine to Bing & removed entry for Google >>>>> 4. Reinstalled IE8 using >>>>> www.microsoft.com/internet-explore/thank-you.aspx >>>>> 5. During the process for unistall/reinstall IE8: >>>>> a. Process indicated that it unloaded the "old" installation >>>>> b. Requested restart & logon >>>>> c.Ran ie8-windowsxp-x86-ehu.exe on restart of windows >>>>> d. Installation went through: >>>>> . Downloading >>>>> . Checking your computer for malicious software [found none] >>>>> . Installing updates >>>>> . Finishing setup >>>>> . Restarted computer >>>>> e. No question about selecting "simple" vs. "custom" installation of >>>>> IE8 >>>>> f. Got the following trying to select "Released" in the Download >>>>> Center >>>>> trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." >>>>> g. I am running with Norton 360 and MS auto updates off (due to >>>>> another >>>>> porblem) >>>>> h. The error is: >>>>> Webpage error details >>>>> >>>>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; >>>>> .NET >>>>> CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR >>>>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) >>>>> Timestamp: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:18 UTC >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Message: Object expected >>>>> Line: 1 >>>>> Char: 1 >>>>> Code: 0 >>>>> URI: >>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Your problem has nothing to do with Java, STUPIDAntiSpyware, or IE8 >>>>>> (other >>>>>> than the fact that you installed the MSN-customized version of IE8 >>>>>> and >>>>>> have >>>>>> an outdated version of Google Toolbar installed) and everything to do >>>>>> with >>>>>> an excessively long User Agent string. >>>>>> >>>>>> Start here http://www.fiddlertool.com/useragent.aspx or maybe here >>>>>> http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp >>>>>> >>>>>> Try "spoofing" IE7 User Agent strings (or uninstall Google Toolbar & >>>>>> the >>>>>> MSN-customized version of IE8 then do a fresh install of "vanilla" >>>>>> IE8). >>>>>> -- >>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 >>>>>> www.banthecheck.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Steve wrote: >>>>>>> I am trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." >>>>>>> When >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> select "Released" to sort then by date I get the following error on >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> bottom of the page: >>>>>>> Webpage error details >>>>>>> >>>>>>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; >>>>>>> Trident/4.0; >>>>>>> GTB6; >>>>>>> .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET >>>>>>> CLR >>>>>>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) >>>>>>> Timestamp: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:54 UTC >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Message: Object expected >>>>>>> Line: 1 >>>>>>> Char: 1 >>>>>>> Code: 0 >>>>>>> URI: >>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have tried to un-install then re-install the latest Java release >>>>>>> for >>>>>>> Windows - no change. I re-installed Internet Explore 8 - no change. >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> scaned >>>>>>> with Superantispyware - nothing found. I am running Windows XP Pro >>>>>>> SP3. >>>>>>> Any >>>>>>> answers/suggestions? >>>>>> >>>>>> . >>>> >>>> . >> >> .

Thank you for all your help. I think I will re-install Windows XP Pro. This should cleanup my "other" problems and possably fix some the ones you have been so kind to help me with. I will also get on the Norton web site and see if they anything to say. The thread can be closed. (By the way I have not been receiving any emails notiying me that you posted a reply even though I checked the box to do so). Thanks again. Steve "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > What a mess! > > Other than a format & clean install, the only suggestion I have at this > point is to see if uninstalling/reinstalling IE8 with ALL Norton components > disabled & the Windows Firewall enabled throughout corrects the mess, Steve. > > There's not a doubt in my mind that Norton's responsible for all this. > > Or you can just stick with using UAPicker to "spoof" IE7 when you encounter > such problems. > > > > Steve wrote: > > The following is what I found on the web site. I do not know what it is > > telling or what I can do with it. I am really over my head: > > > > For free IE tweaks and enhancements (handpicked by EricLaw), please visit > > http://www.EnhanceIE.com. > > Your User-Agent String > > > > Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) > > (Debian) > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > About the User-Agent String > > > > The User-Agent (or UA) string is sent along in the headers of every HTTP > > request so the server knows what type of browser is making the request. > > For > > a quick refresher on the User-Agent string, check out George Shephard's > > article in MSDN Magazine. Two MSDN articles describe User-Agent headers: > > Understanding User-Agent Strings, and Best Practices for detecting the > > Internet Explorer version. > > > > Want Internet Explorer to simulate another version? > > > > IE8 users: Check out the free User-Agent Picker add-on, which enables > > changing your UA string without restarting the browser. > > > > Otherwise, run one of the following scripts and restart all browser > > instances to see the change: > > > > •Internet Explorer 6 on WindowsXP (use this to workaround sites that block > > IE7 or Windows Vista) > > •Internet Explorer 7 on your current OS > > •Internet Explorer 7 on Vista > > •Internet Explorer 8 on Vista (use this to workaround sites that block > > Windows 7) > > •Undo User-Agent registry overrides > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Your browser sent the following headers: > > Connection: Keep-AliveContent-Length: 0Accept: */*Accept-Encoding: gzip, > > deflateAccept-Language: en-usHost: www.fiddlertool.comReferer: > > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&mid=a4c2b785-55b3-4d00-aa04-9a6f47fbfcedUser-Agent: > > Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; Linux) KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) > > (Debian)X-Original-URL: /ua.aspx > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ASPNET's HTTPBrowserCapabilities object reports that, based on the > > User-Agent, your Browser has the following capabilities: > > > > Type = desktop > > Name = Mozilla > > Version = 5.0 > > Major Version = 5 > > Minor Version = 0 > > Platform = Unknown > > Is Beta = False > > Is Crawler = False > > Is AOL = False > > Is Win16 = False > > Is Win32 = False > > Supports Frames = True > > Supports Tables = True > > Supports Cookies = True > > Supports VBScript = False > > Supports JavaScript = True > > Supports Java Applets = True > > Supports ActiveX Controls = False > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Conditional comments report that you are using Internet Explorer 8.0. > > > > Object Model UA String > > > > getComponentVersion says you are running Internet Explorer 8,0,6001,18702. > > window.navigator.userAgent: [Mozilla/5.0 (compatible; Konqueror/3.5; > > Linux) > > KHTML/3.5.5 (like Gecko) (Debian)] > > window.navigator.appMinorVersion: [0] > > > > > > Document mode clientCaps Info > > > > The following script commands will generate a text file containing all > > UA-override registry settings. > > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\5.0\User Agent" /s > Reg.txt > > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\5.0\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > > reg query > > "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\User Agent" >> Reg.txt > > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\User Agent" /s >> Reg.txt > > reg query > > "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet > > Settings\User Agent" >> Reg.txt > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > ©2003-2009 Microsoft Corporation > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > >> Steve, return to http://www.fiddlertool.com/ua.aspx & look at the bottom > >> of > >> the page to see if a "fix" is suggested. > >> > >> NB: The fact that you failed to disable all Norton components (and then > >> enable the Windows Firewall, if necessary) prior to installing, > >> uninstalling or reinstalling IE8 and/or SP3 may be responsible for ALL of > >> this. > >> > >> > >> Steve wrote: > >>> The spoffing worked. I do not have Google on the PC and I am runniing > >>> Norton > >>> with all its functions active. > >>> > >>> The other problem I mentioned was when I tried in the past to go to the > >>> Windows Update selection from the MS Directories the system wanted to > >>> download new "downloading" programs. In the process the error 80070020 > >>> was > >>> issued. If I tried to allow Auto Update the PC would lockup so I have > >>> turned > >>> it off. However now when I try to go to Windows Update I get > >>> thefollowing: > >>> > >>> Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site. > >>> > >>> To use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or > >>> later. > >>> > >>> To upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to the Internet > >>> Explorer > >>> Downloads website. > >>> > >>> If you prefer to use a different web browser, you can obtain updates > >>> from > >>> the Microsoft Download Center or you can stay up to date with the latest > >>> critical and security updates by using Automatic Updates. To turn on > >>> Automatic Updates: > >>> > >>> > >>> Click Start, and then click Control Panel. > >>> Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do > >>> one > >>> of the following: > >>> Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab. > >>> Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the > >>> Automatic Updates tab. > >>> Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not > >>> turned > >>> off. > >>> > >>> IT SEEMS THE SYSTEM THINKS I AM ON AN OLD IE AND WANTS ME TO UP IE. BUT > >>> I > >>> AM > >>> CURRENTLY USING IE8!! ANY THOUGHTS? I KNOW THIS MIGHT REQUIRE A SEPARATE > >>> THREAD IN THE DOWNLOAD CENTER. I HAVE WORKED THE ERROR 80070020 IN PAST > >>> WITH > >>> SOMEONE FROM MS BUT NOTHING WORKED. THE FINAL CONCUSION WAS TO REINSTALL > >>> WINDOWS XP PRO. IF YOU HAVE NO ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS I WILL IN THE NEXT > >>> WEEK OR TWO, WITH THE HELP OF DELL, REFORMATING MY C: DRIVE AND > >>> REINSTALLING > >>> WINDOWS XP PRO (I HAVE A PORTABLE EXTERNAL DRIVE FOR MY DATA). > >>> > >>> CONTINUED THANKS STEVE > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >>> > >>>>> I am running with...MS auto updates off (due to another porblem) > >>>> > >>>> Explain the above. What problem(s)? > >>>> > >>>> Does the behavior persist if you "spoof" IE7 User Agent string using > >>>> UAPicker (http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp)? > >>>> > >>>> Have you purchased N360 and is your subscription current? > >>>> > >>>> Does the behavior persist if you disable the Norton Firewall and then > >>>> enable the Windows Firewall? > >>>> > >>>> Did you disable all N360 components (e.g., anti-virus; anti-spyware; > >>>> firewall; any/all Add-ons) & all STUPIDAntiSpyware components and then > >>>> enable the Windows Firewall before installing, uninstalling, and > >>>> reinstalling IE8? > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Steve wrote: > >>>>> Still have problem. I did the following: > >>>>> 1. Deleted all references to Google via Windows Explore searching on > >>>>> Google > >>>>> 2. Uninstalled Firefox (it had a reference to Google) > >>>>> 3. Reset default search engine to Bing & removed entry for Google > >>>>> 4. Reinstalled IE8 using > >>>>> www.microsoft.com/internet-explore/thank-you.aspx > >>>>> 5. During the process for unistall/reinstall IE8: > >>>>> a. Process indicated that it unloaded the "old" installation > >>>>> b. Requested restart & logon > >>>>> c.Ran ie8-windowsxp-x86-ehu.exe on restart of windows > >>>>> d. Installation went through: > >>>>> . Downloading > >>>>> . Checking your computer for malicious software [found none] > >>>>> . Installing updates > >>>>> . Finishing setup > >>>>> . Restarted computer > >>>>> e. No question about selecting "simple" vs. "custom" installation of > >>>>> IE8 > >>>>> f. Got the following trying to select "Released" in the Download > >>>>> Center > >>>>> trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." > >>>>> g. I am running with Norton 360 and MS auto updates off (due to > >>>>> another > >>>>> porblem) > >>>>> h. The error is: > >>>>> Webpage error details > >>>>> > >>>>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; > >>>>> .NET > >>>>> CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR > >>>>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > >>>>> Timestamp: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:18 UTC > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Message: Object expected > >>>>> Line: 1 > >>>>> Char: 1 > >>>>> Code: 0 > >>>>> URI: > >>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/resultsForProduct.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=4c937a02-bae0-4317-a1a9-0c56cd979d05&nr=20&sortCriteria=Popularity&sortOrder=Ascending&stype=ss_sd > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> Your problem has nothing to do with Java, STUPIDAntiSpyware, or IE8 > >>>>>> (other > >>>>>> than the fact that you installed the MSN-customized version of IE8 > >>>>>> and > >>>>>> have > >>>>>> an outdated version of Google Toolbar installed) and everything to do > >>>>>> with > >>>>>> an excessively long User Agent string. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Start here http://www.fiddlertool.com/useragent.aspx or maybe here > >>>>>> http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Try "spoofing" IE7 User Agent strings (or uninstall Google Toolbar & > >>>>>> the > >>>>>> MSN-customized version of IE8 then do a fresh install of "vanilla" > >>>>>> IE8). > >>>>>> -- > >>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > >>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 > >>>>>> www.banthecheck.com > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Steve wrote: > >>>>>>> I am trying to access the security updates for "All Windows XP." > >>>>>>> When > >>>>>>> I > >>>>>>> select "Released" to sort then by date I get the following error on > >>>>>>> the > >>>>>>> bottom of the page: > >>>>>>> Webpage error details > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> User Agent: Empty (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; > >>>>>>> Trident/4.0; > >>>>>>> GTB6; > >>>>>>> .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET > >>>>>>> CLR > >>>>>>> 3.5.30729; msn OptimizedIE8;ENUS) > >>>>>>> Timestamp: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:08:54 UTC > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Message: Object expected > >>>>>>> Line: 1 > >>>>>>> Char: 1

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