Windows ME all downloads hang during install

Using latest spyware, malware programs, etc. When microsoft downloads are
attempted, program downloads a 2 MB file then takes 3 hours to install then
hangs. I tried to download flash player, began download then just hangs
without any messages. Am using reputable ISP on a dial-up. 10GB hard drive
avail with 128MB ram. I add/remove programs, Windows ME does NOT show up in
the add/remove window. How can I re-install (if necessary)or remove for
upgrade if I can't see it? I tried to install something called MDAC without
success. I am computer literate, just can't solve this and neither can others
who are more proficient than me.

Thank you

Jack
Tue Dec 21 09:34:37 CST 2004

Begin by doing the typical computer maintenance tasks, i.e., run Disk
Cleanup, empty any remaining temp folders, Internet cache, etc. Run
Scandisk and Defrag, in Safe Mode, if necessary. Boot very cleanly, ending
any non-OS processes, using a process viewer to confirm. Run the AV and
antispyware tools to confirm cleanliness.

Then examine the amount of free space on C:, where hopefully it will be 500
MB, or more.

Connect to WU, and DL and install each Critical Update, one at a time.
Begin with any IE updates to improve the connection.
Only after all the Critical Updates, and any desired additional MS updates
are successfully installed, should you begin upgrading or installing any
third-party programs, such as the previously mentioned flash player.

I also recommend adding at least 128 MB of additional ram, if possible
technically and financially.
Most memory is very inexpensive now, and especially during this holiday
season, with numerous promo pricings.
Adding a 256 MB module, for a total of 384 MB of ram, would be very
beneficial.

If the amount of free space is too low, consider adding a new, larger,
faster HD, and making it the primary drive.
These are very inexpensive now, too.
--
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"Cheshire cat" <Cheshire cat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B954FC2A-3E71-4D9C-9D99-E140B1F0C46B@microsoft.com...
> Using latest spyware, malware programs, etc. When microsoft downloads are
> attempted, program downloads a 2 MB file then takes 3 hours to install
then
> hangs. I tried to download flash player, began download then just hangs
> without any messages. Am using reputable ISP on a dial-up. 10GB hard drive
> avail with 128MB ram. I add/remove programs, Windows ME does NOT show up
in
> the add/remove window. How can I re-install (if necessary)or remove for
> upgrade if I can't see it? I tried to install something called MDAC
without
> success. I am computer literate, just can't solve this and neither can
others
> who are more proficient than me.
>
> Thank you

MowGreen
Sat Dec 25 03:45:54 CST 2004

... and if you're running Norton System Works clean out the .inf folder
if it's filled with 1,000's of 0 byte OEM *.inf files.
Disable Norton System Doctor before doing any updating.

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


Jack E Martinelli wrote:

> Begin by doing the typical computer maintenance tasks, i.e., run Disk
> Cleanup, empty any remaining temp folders, Internet cache, etc. Run
> Scandisk and Defrag, in Safe Mode, if necessary. Boot very cleanly, ending
> any non-OS processes, using a process viewer to confirm. Run the AV and
> antispyware tools to confirm cleanliness.
>
> Then examine the amount of free space on C:, where hopefully it will be 500
> MB, or more.
>
> Connect to WU, and DL and install each Critical Update, one at a time.
> Begin with any IE updates to improve the connection.
> Only after all the Critical Updates, and any desired additional MS updates
> are successfully installed, should you begin upgrading or installing any
> third-party programs, such as the previously mentioned flash player.
>
> I also recommend adding at least 128 MB of additional ram, if possible
> technically and financially.
> Most memory is very inexpensive now, and especially during this holiday
> season, with numerous promo pricings.
> Adding a 256 MB module, for a total of 384 MB of ram, would be very
> beneficial.
>
> If the amount of free space is too low, consider adding a new, larger,
> faster HD, and making it the primary drive.
> These are very inexpensive now, too.

Cheshirecat
Thu Dec 30 07:47:05 CST 2004

Thanks for your help, I'll try your suggestions.

"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

> .... and if you're running Norton System Works clean out the .inf folder
> if it's filled with 1,000's of 0 byte OEM *.inf files.
> Disable Norton System Doctor before doing any updating.
>
> MowGreen [MVP]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> Jack E Martinelli wrote:
>
> > Begin by doing the typical computer maintenance tasks, i.e., run Disk
> > Cleanup, empty any remaining temp folders, Internet cache, etc. Run
> > Scandisk and Defrag, in Safe Mode, if necessary. Boot very cleanly, ending
> > any non-OS processes, using a process viewer to confirm. Run the AV and
> > antispyware tools to confirm cleanliness.
> >
> > Then examine the amount of free space on C:, where hopefully it will be 500
> > MB, or more.
> >
> > Connect to WU, and DL and install each Critical Update, one at a time.
> > Begin with any IE updates to improve the connection.
> > Only after all the Critical Updates, and any desired additional MS updates
> > are successfully installed, should you begin upgrading or installing any
> > third-party programs, such as the previously mentioned flash player.
> >
> > I also recommend adding at least 128 MB of additional ram, if possible
> > technically and financially.
> > Most memory is very inexpensive now, and especially during this holiday
> > season, with numerous promo pricings.
> > Adding a 256 MB module, for a total of 384 MB of ram, would be very
> > beneficial.
> >
> > If the amount of free space is too low, consider adding a new, larger,
> > faster HD, and making it the primary drive.
> > These are very inexpensive now, too.
>