Comments on: Microsoft Update KB951748 and ZoneAlarm woes

by: DR J C HALL

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:52:51 +0000

I began experiencing Internet connectivity problems several months ago. The problem seems to be connected to a set of .dlls downloaded (by Windows automatic update, I presume) on April 14, 2008. I am unsure of the connection, if any, with KB951748. The problem has progressively worsened to the point I am now totally unable to access the Internet. Windows XP System Restore is defective, as is Undo Restore, since invoking these procedure has created additional problems, including Class Not Registered and flash.ocx error. Various fixes obtained from the Internet and elsewhere have all failed. Has anyone had similar problems? If so, is there a solution? I feel sabotaged by Microsoft’s incompetence.

by: Daveyboy

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:03:50 +0000

It ain’t just Zonealarm that this update creates problems with! I installed it on my business PC which only runs the Windows XP firewall and Escan antivirus and ever since all I get is an error message for the network connection saying ” this connection has limited or no connectivity”, very helpful…………NOT!

Tried to uninstall the update but it just isn’t displayed in the “add/remove programmes” section and yes i have ticked the “display updates” box!

I think I have big trouble!

by: PCSecurityProtector

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:12:00 +0000

I found a workaround to all kinds of problems caused by MS updates. I just switch them OFF completely. Whenever there’s a Service Pack released, I do an integrated install, wipe out the drive and install everything from scratch. No incompatibilities, no conflicts. Currently running XP with SP3 - smooth and reliable.

by: e_james

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:45:09 +0000

If you haven’t already seen it, try a search for this text
“Someone decided to trash the one part of Windows that was usable”
Apparently we are not the only people unhappy with Windows updates.

by: Darrell

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:39:21 +0000

Hi again; I repaired Windows Installer by that famous *unreg msiexec.exe* then re registering it……what a mess because of two inputs from WHO??? I havae never seen that problem since using XP-Pro from before it was officioally released and still in Beta.

I often get the feeling MS is trying to FORCE Vista, well I own Vista and have installed and removed it 4 times………..and it remains un-installed

by: Darrell

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:59:57 +0000

After removing KB951748 everytime I start Office Excel, or Word, (any Office Product) or *Right Click* a file I get Windows Installer starting up.
And also now .msi installer will not run.
Hwy would MS force an update as the result of a report from two (2) privately reported vulnerabilities.

I wonder if they will listen to a suggestion from only 1, ME

by: Dave

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:40:43 +0000

after deleting kb 951748, then recently found the ZA update, now I can’t download KB 951748, and can’t even use any restore points.

by: Josie

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:54:55 +0000

Thanks for this. I had worked out by a process of elimination that the windows update was the cause of my problems and had un-installed it. The fact that I could still connect to the internet via my IPod Touch confirmed to me that my laptop was the problem rather than my internet connection. I agree with another comment left that microsoft should have tested this on one of the most popular firewalls first.

by: caroline

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:13:50 +0000

Ding! Been offline since Weds 9th….and driving my internet provider’s data support team mad with “it won’t work” calls constantly since then.

Had a dream about a windows update last night (strange but absolutely true, I promise!), so this morning I checked my most recent updates, via add/remove p[rogrammes, and there was an update on 9th July, the day I lost my connection. Figured I could re-upload it if Wondoze decided I eally did need it. SO uninstalled the infamous KB951748, with no clue as to its reputation, hit connect, then tried to find a website…and hey presto. Stuck ‘windows update kb951748′ into a search engine and it brought me here…yay!
No need to phone up my isp and grovel and apologise for giving them 3 days of hell as to why I couldn’t get online….doh!

by: e_james

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:42:30 +0000

Some time ago a Windows update killed the sound recording on one of my PCs. A while later another update screwed up my email and also my friend’s email. Add to that the necessity to reboot after most updates, (I like standby and hibernate), and I decided to disable Windows updates. For the moment I rely on third party security software (with updates) and some commonsense, but I intend to switch to Linux as soon as I am comfortable with it.