i am unable to install ie7. whenever i try i get a shortcut on the desktop
directing me to http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=63939, the method 2
says to check ie7.log but it does not exist. i could find ie7_main.log. can
anyone help me installing ie7. i am running xp home sp3(i reinstalled windows
and there is only one user on this computer)

the contents of ie7_main.log are as follows:-

00:00.015: Started: 2008/06/27 (Y/M/D) 20:58:28.343 (local)
00:00.047: Time Format in this log: MM:ss.mmm (minutes:seconds.milliseconds)
00:00.062: Command line: e:\fecda14796f787a409e74e3eebc292\update\iesetup.exe
00:00.828: INFO: Acquired Package Installer Mutex
00:00.844: INFO: Operating System: Windows Workstation: 5.1.2600 (Service
Pack 3)
00:01.359: INFO: Checking version for C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\iexplore.exe: 6.0.2900.5512
00:01.359: INFO: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe version:
6.0.2900.5512
00:01.359: INFO: Checking if iexplore.exe's current version is between
7.0.0.0...
00:01.359: INFO: ...and 7.1.0.0...
00:01.359: INFO: Maximum version on which to run IEAK branding is:
7.1.0.0...
00:01.359: INFO: iexplore.exe version check success. Install can proceed.
00:04.125: INFO: EULA Accepted
00:05.140: INFO: WGA Validation started
00:11.515: INFO: WGA Check Succeeded
00:12.969: INFO: Options selected:
00:12.969: INFO: [X] Download & install updates and MRT
00:13.078: INFO: |Initialize >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
00:13.078: INFO: |Initialize >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
00:13.078: INFO: |Initialize >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Result: RUNNING This
Phase
00:13.094: INFO: |Initialize >>> Calculating bytes needed to install.
00:13.094: INFO: |Initialize >>> 79276190 bytes needed to install.
00:13.094: INFO: |Initialize >>> Diskspace Required: 79276190,
Diskpace Available 3939532800
00:13.297: INFO: |Initialize >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
00:13.297: INFO: |Uninstall Prev. >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
00:13.297: INFO: |Uninstall Prev. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
00:13.297: INFO: |Uninstall Prev. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !_psdStateData->GetIsInitSuccessful()
00:13.297: INFO: |Uninstall Prev. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetUninstallPreviousRelease()
00:13.297: INFO: |Uninstall Prev. >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>>Result: SKIPPING This
Phase
00:13.297: INFO: |Uninstall Prev. >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
00:13.297: INFO: |WU Download >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
00:13.297: INFO: |WU Download >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
00:13.297: INFO: |WU Download >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !_psdStateData->GetIsInitSuccessful()
00:13.297: INFO: |WU Download >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptShouldUpdate()
00:13.297: INFO: |WU Download >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptIEAKMode()==IEAK_BRANDING
00:13.297: INFO: |WU Download >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetUninstallPreviousRelease()
00:13.297: INFO: |WU Download >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Result: RUNNING This
Phase
00:13.328: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>Search: Search criteria: 'IsInstalled=0
and Type='Software' and CategoryIDs contains
'CB263E3F-6C5A-4B71-88FA-1706F9549F51''
00:13.437: INFO: |WU Download >>> Looking for Internet Explorer
updates...
00:37.515: WARNING: WindowsUpdate>>EXCPT: Exceptions encountered while
searching for updates
00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>Number of updates found: 2
00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Update #0
00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD:
ID='c896fdd3-d132-46e1-ba83-97210d475c2a'
00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Title='Cumulative Security
Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP (KB950759)'
00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Description='Security issues
have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that
is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help
protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer.'
00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Update #1
00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD:
ID='3e9afe50-1732-41ca-a509-22ef145455a2'
00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Title='Windows Malicious
Software Removal Tool - June 2008 (KB890830) - IE Version'
00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Description='After the download,
this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific,
prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and
helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool
will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A
new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually
run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft
Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This
tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your
computer, you should use an antivirus product.'
00:37.578: INFO: |WU Download >>> Updates for Internet Explorer were
found. Downloading...
00:39.125: INFO: |WU Download >>> Internet Explorer Updates Download
Progress: 00%
Progress: 99%
03:39.656: INFO: |WU Download >>> Internet Explorer Updates Download
Progress: 99%
03:40.172: INFO: |WU Download >>> Internet Explorer Updates Download
Progress: 99%
03:40.781: INFO: |WU Download >>> Internet Explorer Updates Download
Progress: 99%
03:41.125: INFO: |WU Download >>> Internet Explorer Updates Download
Progress: 100%
03:41.125: INFO: |WU Download >>> Internet Explorer Updates Download
Progress: 100%
03:41.344: INFO: |WU Download >>> Internet Explorer Updates Download
Progress: 100%
03:41.469: INFO: |WU Download >>> Internet Explorer Updates Download
Progress: 100%
03:41.469: INFO: |WU Download >>> Internet Explorer updates were
downloaded successfully
03:41.531: INFO: |WU Download >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
03:41.531: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
03:41.531: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
03:41.531: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !_psdStateData->GetIsInitSuccessful()
03:41.531: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptShouldUpdate()
03:41.531: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetResultPreIEUpdateState()!=WU_COULD_DOWNLOAD
03:41.547: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptIEAKMode()==IEAK_BRANDING
03:41.547: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetUninstallPreviousRelease()
03:41.547: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Result: RUNNING This
Phase
03:41.578: INFO: Released Package Installer Mutex
03:41.719: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> Waiting for Pre-IE updates install
to complete...
03:47.469: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> Pre-IE Update Install Progress: 50%
03:47.469: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> Pre-IE Update Install Progress: 50%
03:47.781: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> Pre-IE Update Install Progress: 50%
04:44.828: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> Pre-IE Update Install Progress: 100%
04:47.000: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> Pre-IE Update Install Progress: 100%
04:47.469: INFO: Acquired Package Installer Mutex
04:47.547: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>Update : HRESULT=0x80240017,
ResultCode=0x00000004, RebootRequired=FALSE
04:47.578: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>Update : HRESULT=0x00000000,
ResultCode=0x00000002, RebootRequired=FALSE
04:47.625: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> Pre-IE Update Install Progress: 100%
04:47.687: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>> Pre-IE updates were installed
successfully
04:47.781: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Upd. >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
04:47.812: INFO: |Running MRT >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
04:48.422: INFO: |Running MRT >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
04:48.547: INFO: |Running MRT >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !_psdStateData->GetIsInitSuccessful()
04:48.734: INFO: |Running MRT >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptShouldUpdate()
04:48.844: INFO: |Running MRT >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptIEAKMode()==IEAK_BRANDING
04:48.906: INFO: |Running MRT >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetUninstallPreviousRelease()
04:49.015: INFO: |Running MRT >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Result: RUNNING This
Phase
04:59.640: INFO: Checking version for C:\WINDOWS\system32\mrt.exe:
1.42.2323.0
04:59.672: INFO: |Running MRT >>> MRT newer version detected.
04:59.687: INFO: |Running MRT >>> Running MRT with following command
line: 'mrt.exe /Q /I'
04:59.719: INFO: |Running MRT >>> Waiting for Malicious Software
Removal Tool execution to complete...
05:00.203: INFO: Process 1996 created for 'mrt.exe /Q /I', starting in
path 'C:\WINDOWS\system32'
05:42.094: INFO: Process 'mrt.exe /Q /I' exited with exit code 0
05:42.094: INFO: |Running MRT >>> Malicious Software Removal Tool
execution completed successfully, exitresult=0x00000000, exitcode=0x00000000
05:42.094: INFO: |Running MRT >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
05:42.109: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Progs. >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
05:42.156: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Progs. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
05:42.156: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Progs. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !_psdStateData->GetIsInitSuccessful()
05:42.156: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Progs. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptIEAKMode()==IEAK_BRANDING
05:42.156: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Progs. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetUninstallPreviousRelease()
05:42.156: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Progs. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Result: RUNNING This
Phase
05:42.265: INFO: Released Package Installer Mutex
05:42.265: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Progs. >>> Waiting for xmllitesetup.exe
execution to complete...
05:42.469: INFO: Process 3796 created for 'xmllitesetup.exe /quiet
/norestart /er /log:C:\WINDOWS', starting in path
'e:\fecda14796f787a409e74e3eebc292\update'
05:50.969: INFO: Process 'xmllitesetup.exe /quiet /norestart /er
/log:C:\WINDOWS' exited with exit code 61681
05:51.000: INFO: Acquired Package Installer Mutex
05:51.000: ERROR: |Inst. Pre-Progs. >>> xmllitesetup.exe installation
completed with errors, exitresult=0x00000000, exitcode=0x0000f0f1
05:51.047: INFO: Released Package Installer Mutex
05:51.047: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Progs. >>> Waiting for nlsdl.exe execution to
complete...
05:51.047: INFO: Acquired Package Installer Mutex
05:51.047: INFO: |Inst. Pre-Progs. >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
05:51.047: INFO: Process 4088 created for 'nlsdl.exe /quiet /norestart
/er /log:C:\WINDOWS', starting in path
'e:\fecda14796f787a409e74e3eebc292\update'
05:51.062: WARNING: Not terminating still-running process: 'nlsdl.exe /quiet
/norestart /er /log:C:\WINDOWS'
05:51.078: INFO: |IEAK Before >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
05:51.125: INFO: |IEAK Before >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK Before >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !_psdStateData->GetIsInitSuccessful()
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK Before >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetResultCouldInstallPreIEProg()
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK Before >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptIEAKMode()!=IEAK_PACKAGE
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK Before >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetUninstallPreviousRelease()
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK Before >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>>Result: SKIPPING This
Phase
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK Before >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
05:51.140: INFO: |Inst. IE >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
05:51.140: INFO: |Inst. IE >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
05:51.140: INFO: |Inst. IE >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !_psdStateData->GetIsInitSuccessful()
05:51.140: INFO: |Inst. IE >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetResultCouldInstallPreIEProg()
05:51.140: INFO: |Inst. IE >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptIEAKMode()==IEAK_BRANDING
05:51.140: INFO: |Inst. IE >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetUninstallPreviousRelease()
05:51.140: INFO: |Inst. IE >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>>Result: SKIPPING This
Phase
05:51.140: INFO: |Inst. IE >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK After IE >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK After IE >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK After IE >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !_psdStateData->GetIsInitSuccessful()
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK After IE >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetResultCouldInstallPreIEProg()
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK After IE >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptIEAKMode()!=IEAK_PACKAGE
05:51.140: INFO: |IEAK After IE >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetUninstallPreviousRelease()
05:51.156: INFO: |IEAK After IE >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>>Result: SKIPPING This
Phase
05:51.156: INFO: |IEAK After IE >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
05:51.156: INFO: |Inst. Post-Upd. >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
05:51.156: INFO: |Inst. Post-Upd. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
05:51.156: INFO: |Inst. Post-Upd. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !_psdStateData->GetIsInitSuccessful()
05:51.156: INFO: |Inst. Post-Upd. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptShouldUpdate()
05:51.156: INFO: |Inst. Post-Upd. >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetResultCouldInstallPreIEProg()
05:51.156: INFO: |Inst. Post-Upd. >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetResultCouldInstallIE()
05:51.156: INFO: |Inst. Post-Upd. >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetResultPostIEUpdateState()!=WU_COULD_DOWNLOAD
05:51.156: INFO: |Inst. Post-Upd. >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptIEAKMode()==IEAK_BRANDING
05:51.156: INFO: |Inst. Post-Upd. >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetUninstallPreviousRelease()
05:51.156: INFO: |Inst. Post-Upd. >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>>Result: SKIPPING This
Phase
05:51.219: INFO: |Inst. Post-Upd. >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
05:51.219: INFO: |IEAK After IEUPD >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK After IEUPD >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK After IEUPD >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !_psdStateData->GetIsInitSuccessful()
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK After IEUPD >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetResultCouldInstallPreIEProg()
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK After IEUPD >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptIEAKMode()!=IEAK_PACKAGE
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK After IEUPD >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetUninstallPreviousRelease()
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK After IEUPD >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>>Result: SKIPPING This
Phase
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK After IEUPD >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK Finalize >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK Finalize >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK Finalize >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: !_psdStateData->GetIsInitSuccessful()
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK Finalize >>> SKIP[FALSE]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: !g_pApp->GetState()->GetResultCouldInstallPreIEProg()
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK Finalize >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [TRUE ]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetOptIEAKMode()==IEAK_NONE
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK Finalize >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>> Adding [FALSE]
Condition: g_pApp->GetState()->GetUninstallPreviousRelease()
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK Finalize >>> SKIP[TRUE ]>>Result: SKIPPING This
Phase
05:51.234: INFO: |IEAK Finalize >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
05:51.234: INFO: |Finalize >>>
>[BEGIN]------------------------------
05:51.250: INFO: |Finalize >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Looking for skip
clauses
05:51.250: INFO: |Finalize >>> SKIP[FALSE]>>Result: RUNNING This
Phase
05:51.250: INFO: |Finalize >>>
<[END]--------------------------------
06:06.609: INFO: REBOOT: required.
06:06.609: INFO: REBOOT: User selected to reboot now.
06:06.609: INFO: Installer return value: hr=0x00000000
06:07.437: INFO: Setup exit code: 0x00000000.
06:07.437: INFO: Installer Process exit code: 0x0000f0f1.
06:07.437: INFO: Rebooting computer...

Re: Unable to install ie7 by PA

PA
Fri Jun 27 22:15:42 PDT 2008

Actually, it looks like you may have been unable to in KB950759, not IE7.

> ...i am running xp home sp3(i reinstalled
> windows and there is only one user on this computer)

In order:

1. CrystalBall© sez...

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

NB: Also applies to clean installs, upgrade installs, and Recovery installs.

2. Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
(ignore any references to Vista)

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Alternately, use this Direct Download link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx

IEBlog: IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/




Abhimanyu wrote:
> i am unable to install ie7. whenever i try i get a shortcut on the desktop
> directing me to http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=63939, the method 2
> says to check ie7.log but it does not exist. i could find ie7_main.log.
> can
> anyone help me installing ie7. i am running xp home sp3(i reinstalled
> windows and there is only one user on this computer)
>
> the contents of ie7_main.log are as follows:-
>
> 00:00.015: Started: 2008/06/27 (Y/M/D) 20:58:28.343 (local)
> 00:00.047: Time Format in this log: MM:ss.mmm
> (minutes:seconds.milliseconds)
> 00:00.062: Command line:
> e:\fecda14796f787a409e74e3eebc292\update\iesetup.exe 00:00.828: INFO:
> Acquired Package Installer Mutex 00:00.844: INFO: Operating System:
> Windows Workstation: 5.1.2600 (Service Pack 3)
> 00:01.359: INFO: Checking version for C:\Program Files\Internet
> Explorer\iexplore.exe: 6.0.2900.5512
> 00:01.359: INFO: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
> version:
> 6.0.2900.5512
> 00:01.359: INFO: Checking if iexplore.exe's current version is between
> 7.0.0.0...
> 00:01.359: INFO: ...and 7.1.0.0...
> 00:01.359: INFO: Maximum version on which to run IEAK branding is:
> 7.1.0.0...
> 00:01.359: INFO: iexplore.exe version check success. Install can
> proceed.
> 00:04.125: INFO: EULA Accepted
> 00:05.140: INFO: WGA Validation started
> 00:11.515: INFO: WGA Check Succeeded
> 00:12.969: INFO: Options selected:
> 00:12.969: INFO: [X] Download & install updates and MRT
> 00:13.078: INFO: |Initialize >>>
>> [BEGIN]------------------------------
<snip>
> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>Number of updates found: 2
> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Update #0
> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD:
> ID='c896fdd3-d132-46e1-ba83-97210d475c2a'
> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Title='Cumulative Security
> Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP
> (KB950759)'
> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Description='Security issues
> have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system
> that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You
> can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft.
> After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.'
> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Update #1
> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD:
> ID='3e9afe50-1732-41ca-a509-22ef145455a2'
> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Title='Windows Malicious
> Software Removal Tool - June 2008 (KB890830) - IE Version'
> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Description='After the
> download,
> this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific,
> prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and
> helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the
> tool
> will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A
> new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to
> manually
> run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft
> Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This
> tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your
> computer, you should use an antivirus product.'


Re: Unable to install ie7 by Abhimanyu

Abhimanyu
Sat Jun 28 01:06:01 PDT 2008

are you sure KB950759 applies to me, i doubt because i formatted the whole
system and then installed xp. also i dont use automatic updates, i usually
download them myself. previously i had done the same, i mean earlier i had
sp2 and i downloaded the file(ie7 installation) and installed it, it worked
fine, but since the system was infected with a virus i formatted it and
reinstalled with sp3. now i am using the same file to install ie7 but i am
unable to do so. should i download the file again?

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Actually, it looks like you may have been unable to in KB950759, not IE7.
>
> > ...i am running xp home sp3(i reinstalled
> > windows and there is only one user on this computer)
>
> In order:
>
> 1. CrystalBall© sez...
>
> Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
> Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
> installation:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
>
> NB: Also applies to clean installs, upgrade installs, and Recovery installs.
>
> 2. Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:
>
> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
> STOP!
> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
> (ignore any references to Vista)
>
> And I strongly recommend using
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>
> Alternately, use this Direct Download link:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b
>
> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>
> Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
> installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
> to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
>
> IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
>
> What's New in Internet Explorer 7
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx
>
> Release Notes
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
>
> IEBlog: IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
>
>
> Abhimanyu wrote:
> > i am unable to install ie7. whenever i try i get a shortcut on the desktop
> > directing me to http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=63939, the method 2
> > says to check ie7.log but it does not exist. i could find ie7_main.log.
> > can
> > anyone help me installing ie7. i am running xp home sp3(i reinstalled
> > windows and there is only one user on this computer)
> >
> > the contents of ie7_main.log are as follows:-
> >
> > 00:00.015: Started: 2008/06/27 (Y/M/D) 20:58:28.343 (local)
> > 00:00.047: Time Format in this log: MM:ss.mmm
> > (minutes:seconds.milliseconds)
> > 00:00.062: Command line:
> > e:\fecda14796f787a409e74e3eebc292\update\iesetup.exe 00:00.828: INFO:
> > Acquired Package Installer Mutex 00:00.844: INFO: Operating System:
> > Windows Workstation: 5.1.2600 (Service Pack 3)
> > 00:01.359: INFO: Checking version for C:\Program Files\Internet
> > Explorer\iexplore.exe: 6.0.2900.5512
> > 00:01.359: INFO: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
> > version:
> > 6.0.2900.5512
> > 00:01.359: INFO: Checking if iexplore.exe's current version is between
> > 7.0.0.0...
> > 00:01.359: INFO: ...and 7.1.0.0...
> > 00:01.359: INFO: Maximum version on which to run IEAK branding is:
> > 7.1.0.0...
> > 00:01.359: INFO: iexplore.exe version check success. Install can
> > proceed.
> > 00:04.125: INFO: EULA Accepted
> > 00:05.140: INFO: WGA Validation started
> > 00:11.515: INFO: WGA Check Succeeded
> > 00:12.969: INFO: Options selected:
> > 00:12.969: INFO: [X] Download & install updates and MRT
> > 00:13.078: INFO: |Initialize >>>
> >> [BEGIN]------------------------------
> <snip>
> > 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>Number of updates found: 2
> > 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Update #0
> > 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD:
> > ID='c896fdd3-d132-46e1-ba83-97210d475c2a'
> > 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Title='Cumulative Security
> > Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP
> > (KB950759)'
> > 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Description='Security issues
> > have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system
> > that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You
> > can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft.
> > After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.'
> > 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Update #1
> > 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD:
> > ID='3e9afe50-1732-41ca-a509-22ef145455a2'
> > 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Title='Windows Malicious
> > Software Removal Tool - June 2008 (KB890830) - IE Version'
> > 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Description='After the
> > download,
> > this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific,
> > prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and
> > helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the
> > tool
> > will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A
> > new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to
> > manually
> > run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft
> > Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This
> > tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your
> > computer, you should use an antivirus product.'
>
>

Re: Unable to install ie7 by PA

PA
Sat Jun 28 08:06:29 PDT 2008

KB950759 is a critical security update for all currently-supported versions
of IE, so yes, it does apply to you...as do several other critical updates
which were released after WinXP SP3 was released in early May 2008.

I'd strongly recommend installing IE7 using a fresh download of the
installer and per #2 in my last reply.

Do you understand that Automatic Updates has settings other than
"Automatically download and install"? See
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525. If you select the Notify Only
option, you'll be informed of available updates which then can
download/install manually from the Download Center.
--
~PA Bear


Abhimanyu wrote:
> are you sure KB950759 applies to me, i doubt because i formatted the whole
> system and then installed xp. also i dont use automatic updates, i usually
> download them myself. previously i had done the same, i mean earlier i had
> sp2 and i downloaded the file(ie7 installation) and installed it, it
> worked
> fine, but since the system was infected with a virus i formatted it and
> reinstalled with sp3. now i am using the same file to install ie7 but i am
> unable to do so. should i download the file again?
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Actually, it looks like you may have been unable to in KB950759, not IE7.
>>
>>> ...i am running xp home sp3(i reinstalled
>>> windows and there is only one user on this computer)
>>
>> In order:
>>
>> 1. CrystalBall© sez...
>>
>> Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from
>> Microsoft
>> Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
>> installation:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
>>
>> NB: Also applies to clean installs, upgrade installs, and Recovery
>> installs.
>>
>> 2. Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:
>>
>> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12,
>> then
>> STOP!
>> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
>> (ignore any references to Vista)
>>
>> And I strongly recommend using
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
>> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>>
>> Alternately, use this Direct Download link:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b
>>
>> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>>
>> Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
>> installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
>> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing
>> it
>> to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
>>
>> IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
>>
>> What's New in Internet Explorer 7
>> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx
>>
>> Release Notes
>> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
>>
>> IEBlog: IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Abhimanyu wrote:
>>> i am unable to install ie7. whenever i try i get a shortcut on the
>>> desktop
>>> directing me to http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=63939, the method
>>> 2
>>> says to check ie7.log but it does not exist. i could find ie7_main.log.
>>> can
>>> anyone help me installing ie7. i am running xp home sp3(i reinstalled
>>> windows and there is only one user on this computer)
>>>
>>> the contents of ie7_main.log are as follows:-
>>>
>>> 00:00.015: Started: 2008/06/27 (Y/M/D) 20:58:28.343 (local)
>>> 00:00.047: Time Format in this log: MM:ss.mmm
>>> (minutes:seconds.milliseconds)
>>> 00:00.062: Command line:
>>> e:\fecda14796f787a409e74e3eebc292\update\iesetup.exe 00:00.828: INFO:
>>> Acquired Package Installer Mutex 00:00.844: INFO: Operating System:
>>> Windows Workstation: 5.1.2600 (Service Pack 3)
>>> 00:01.359: INFO: Checking version for C:\Program Files\Internet
>>> Explorer\iexplore.exe: 6.0.2900.5512
>>> 00:01.359: INFO: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
>>> version:
>>> 6.0.2900.5512
>>> 00:01.359: INFO: Checking if iexplore.exe's current version is
>>> between
>>> 7.0.0.0...
>>> 00:01.359: INFO: ...and 7.1.0.0...
>>> 00:01.359: INFO: Maximum version on which to run IEAK branding is:
>>> 7.1.0.0...
>>> 00:01.359: INFO: iexplore.exe version check success. Install can
>>> proceed.
>>> 00:04.125: INFO: EULA Accepted
>>> 00:05.140: INFO: WGA Validation started
>>> 00:11.515: INFO: WGA Check Succeeded
>>> 00:12.969: INFO: Options selected:
>>> 00:12.969: INFO: [X] Download & install updates and MRT
>>> 00:13.078: INFO: |Initialize >>>
>>>> [BEGIN]------------------------------
>> <snip>
>>> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>Number of updates found: 2
>>> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Update #0
>>> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD:
>>> ID='c896fdd3-d132-46e1-ba83-97210d475c2a'
>>> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Title='Cumulative Security
>>> Update for Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP
>>> (KB950759)'
>>> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Description='Security issues
>>> have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system
>>> that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it.
>>> You
>>> can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft.
>>> After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.'
>>> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Update #1
>>> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD:
>>> ID='3e9afe50-1732-41ca-a509-22ef145455a2'
>>> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Title='Windows Malicious
>>> Software Removal Tool - June 2008 (KB890830) - IE Version'
>>> 00:37.515: INFO: WindowsUpdate>>UPD: Description='After the
>>> download,
>>> this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by
>>> specific,
>>> prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and
>>> helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the
>>> tool
>>> will display a status report the next time that you start your computer.
>>> A
>>> new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to
>>> manually
>>> run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the
>>> Microsoft
>>> Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com.
>>> This
>>> tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your
>>> computer, you should use an antivirus product.'