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This thread won't have anything to do with lawnmowers, either.:laughing:

But, it is kinda related. We are all here, every one of us, through a computer (even if that computer is a cel phone).

I have win 7 64-bit on my laptop. It's nice. But, when I go to shut it down, it always installs updates. Fine. There is one update that won't install, (dunno what it's for exactly - security something or other) and it keeps trying. It doesn't get the hint it isn't going to install. Anybody have this problem, and if so, how'd you fix it? I tried all the automatic stuff, even went advanced. But, it keeps downloading it, and it keeps NOT installing.

Wasn't it Einstein that said the definition of insanity is to keep trying the same thing and expecting a different result? Maybe computers need a "insanity blocker" macro.........:thumbdown:

Can you tell what update is not installing? Is it a Windows update, ot something from a security software company like AVG or Webroot?

If you can identify what update it is, do a search on Google and you may get some help...my laptop and desktop use Vista 32-bit and I have never had a problem with an update not installing.

what i don't know about computers fills a big,big book:confused2:.....i had a heck of a time just changing a mouse yesterday:laughing::laughing:

JDgreen said:

Can you tell what update is not installing? Is it a Windows update, ot something from a security software company like AVG or Webroot?

If you can identify what update it is, do a search on Google and you may get some help...my laptop and desktop use Vista 32-bit and I have never had a problem with an update not installing.

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It's a windows update, and I'd have to run the updater again to get the error. That'll kill my connection's speed. So, I'll let you know ASAP. (like tomorrow) It's some security thing.

Windows 7 (64 bit) is not as well developed as its 32 bit cousins. Lots of third party stuff won't install, not because of the drivers, but because they left the 32-bit installer in it. Had problems with other updates, too, but it let me skip them. It won't with this secutiy one. it just downloads, tries installing, whines, repeat.

I'm not too worried about it - my phone has a stout firewall on it. (that's how I'm online - via a tether to my Android phone). Just annoys me and adds 3 minutes to the shutdown.

We had to wipe our desktop, it has a virus we couldn't get rid of, we now have no audio, it worked before, now it doesn't, so I can sympathize with your frustration. We have xp on the desktop and Vista on the laptop.

monica123 said:

We had to wipe our desktop, it has a virus we couldn't get rid of, we now have no audio, it worked before, now it doesn't, so I can sympathize with your frustration. We have xp on the desktop and Vista on the laptop.

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It takes a really severe virus to cause enough problems that you have to wipe your desktop. So far this month I have had two infections of a rogue security software that says your computer is infected and it offers you the chance to clean it IF you click on the offer to buy the stuff, name was Antiviurus AV and the other was AntiMalware 6, the virus takes over a lot more than the original infection does. If you see an offer on the screen that says your pc is infected and you do not recognize the name of the security software, IMMEDIATELY log off and shut down your pc. I had to do an update of my Webroot software once I was finally able to reboot my PC, it took two weeks to get it back online because the fake AV was blocking the Webroot AV. I had to order a new CD because the original CD was not updated. GRRRR. Tomorrow I am switching to another brand of Security suite (Kaspersky) because it is reputed to be better than Webroot.

You know what...because I still had a week left on my year's service of Webroot, they tried to steer me to paying $129.99 for their remote virus removal...when the free updated CD was all I needed.

I hate those p-----s who create computer viruses, why can't they use their talents to do something USEFUL instead of trying to damage people's computers? Sometimes I wonder if any of them are on the payrolls of the security software companies to encourage you to buy their products....:confused2:

twall said:

It's a windows update, and I'd have to run the updater again to get the error. That'll kill my connection's speed. So, I'll let you know ASAP. (like tomorrow) It's some security thing.

Windows 7 (64 bit) is not as well developed as its 32 bit cousins. Lots of third party stuff won't install, not because of the drivers, but because they left the 32-bit installer in it. Had problems with other updates, too, but it let me skip them. It won't with this secutiy one. it just downloads, tries installing, whines, repeat.

I'm not too worried about it - my phone has a stout firewall on it. (that's how I'm online - via a tether to my Android phone). Just annoys me and adds 3 minutes to the shutdown.

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To me, one of the BIGGEST headaches with computer software is the firewall....thankfully my Blackberry has such a good one built in I have never had any incidents...just wish the computer makers and Bill Gates would do as good a job. FIREWALLS ARE JUST A HEADACHE.

JDgreen said:

To me, one of the BIGGEST headaches with computer software is the firewall....thankfully my Blackberry has such a good one built in I have never had any incidents...just wish the computer makers and Bill Gates would do as good a job. FIREWALLS ARE JUST A HEADACHE.

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That's why I let android do the firing....I mean firewall...I have not had a problem yet.

LandN said:

what i don't know about computers fills a big,big book:confused2:.....i had a heck of a time just changing a mouse yesterday:laughing::laughing:

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I never have a problem with a mouse on this computer....

JDgreen said:

I never have a problem with a mouse on this computer....

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I was gonna be sarcastic, based on the email i got about the reply.....till I saw the photo! That's just too dam cute...:laughing:

Our kitties:

twall said:

I was gonna be sarcastic, based on the email i got about the reply.....till I saw the photo! That's just too dam cute...:laughing:

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He is my baby of the four felines we have, at about ten months old he decided to settle in, it's a 14 inch screen--he would never fit on it today.

twall said:

Our kitties:

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How adorable...they must be good buddies.

JDgreen said:

How adorable...they must be good buddies.

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A little TOO good, the gray male got the calico pregnant!

Lost the kitten, tho - died saturday. Yup, she only had ONE kitten - odd. No stillborns, nothing. Just one fluffy little kitten - I wanted to keep it, too...:frown:

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A little TOO good, the gray male got the calico pregnant!

Lost the kitten, tho - died saturday. Yup, she only had ONE kitten - odd. No stillborns, nothing. Just one fluffy little kitten - I wanted to keep it, too...:frown:

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I am SO SORRY to learn of that....it always saddens to learn of the death of any pets, old or young, big or small...my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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I am SO SORRY to learn of that....it always saddens to learn of the death of any pets, old or young, big or small...my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Thanks.

She's gettin too old to have kittens. Her las litter 6 months ago all died in about two weeks. 5 of them. That was tough to take. We keep meanin to get her fixed, but her kittens are so adoreable - we never have a problem giving them away. Now, we gotta. Gettin him fixed too.

The toughest part about losing this last one was my kid really took it hard. He bawled. :frown:

we had a trojan on ours, I am not the most adept, but I know some. It kept popping up that it had a virus and shutting down the computer, I tried downloading something to fix it and nothing worked, I had to wipe mine too.

twall said:

It's a windows update, and I'd have to run the updater again to get the error. That'll kill my connection's speed. So, I'll let you know ASAP. (like tomorrow) It's some security thing.

Windows 7 (64 bit) is not as well developed as its 32 bit cousins. Lots of third party stuff won't install, not because of the drivers, but because they left the 32-bit installer in it. Had problems with other updates, too, but it let me skip them. It won't with this secutiy one. it just downloads, tries installing, whines, repeat.

I'm not too worried about it - my phone has a stout firewall on it. (that's how I'm online - via a tether to my Android phone). Just annoys me and adds 3 minutes to the shutdown.

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My new laptop also is running windows7 64... I have just gone through a LOT of software install problems including the SAME thing you are talking about...
IF you are running Nortons internet security and having the problem You will have to turn OFF the security program... then install the windows update, reboot, there will be a conflict in the registry, have your security program deal with it... It will make changes to accommodate what windows needs, and all will be fine. If you have nortons this will all happen smoothly ... If you have someone else it may be a little less than smooth...

Are you using PDANet to tether your android?? I do now and then FAST... and with what they just announced unlimited on your phone is unlimited... No exception on data use... :smile:KennyV

KennyV said:

My new laptop also is running windows7 64... I have just gone through a LOT of software install problems including the SAME thing you are talking about...
IF you are running Nortons internet security and having the problem You will have to turn OFF the security program... then install the windows update, reboot, there will be a conflict in the registry, have your security program deal with it... It will make changes to accommodate what windows needs, and all will be fine. If you have nortons this will all happen smoothly ... If you have someone else it may be a little less than smooth...

Are you using PDANet to tether your android?? I do now and then FAST... and with what they just announced unlimited on your phone is unlimited... No exception on data use... :smile:KennyV

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I use easy tether pro (paid version), only $10, and worth every penny. I had trouble finding pdanet. When I did, I didn't like where it wanted me to d/l from. Ain't the LMF app killer? Didja write a review for it?

The problematic update (the only one I can't seem to fix) is for microsoft .NET........ still haven't got it fixed, and just gave up on it, and let it complain.

twall said:

I use easy tether pro (paid version), only $10, and worth every penny. I had trouble finding pdanet. When I did, I didn't like where it wanted me to d/l from. Ain't the LMF app killer? Didja write a review for it?

The problematic update (the only one I can't seem to fix) is for microsoft .NET........ still haven't got it fixed, and just gave up on it, and let it complain.

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I finally switched to the paid PDAnet version... $15 and change but it has always been well above 2Mbps... I also have an air card, don't know why, I should drop it an just tether when I need it...
Thanks for the reminder to write the review on the LMF app... I was so excited to see it was there, as soon as I retrieved my passwords I logged on, but I will do it before I quit for the night... :smile:KennyV