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KB891711.EXE
Gentlemen, I was browsing and all of a sudden my browser freezes and nothing
could get me out. I had to shut down and reboot. Since I had Dr. Watson on, by opening it I get the following message: Windows KB891711 component has altered Windows system files. Module Name: KB891711.EXE Description: Windows KB891711 component Version: 4.10.2222 Product: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation Any idea what the heck this thing is? Dr. Watson also has been reporting for a while that : If the Taskbar is behaving strangely, try exiting Multimedia background task support module. Module Name: mmtask.tsk Description: Multimedia background task support module Version: 4.90.3000 Product: Microsoft Windows Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation Appreciate a response! |
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I got it too but deleted. Downloaded some MS updates and must have got it
then. Cheers Rod Gayford "Chris" wrote in message news Gentlemen, I was browsing and all of a sudden my browser freezes and nothing could get me out. I had to shut down and reboot. Since I had Dr. Watson on, by opening it I get the following message: Windows KB891711 component has altered Windows system files. Module Name: KB891711.EXE Description: Windows KB891711 component Version: 4.10.2222 Product: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation Any idea what the heck this thing is? Dr. Watson also has been reporting for a while that : If the Taskbar is behaving strangely, try exiting Multimedia background task support module. Module Name: mmtask.tsk Description: Multimedia background task support module Version: 4.90.3000 Product: Microsoft Windows Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation Appreciate a response! |
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In news
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My reply is at the bottom of your sent message: Gentlemen, I was browsing and all of a sudden my browser freezes and nothing could get me out. I had to shut down and reboot. Since I had Dr. Watson on, by opening it I get the following message: Windows KB891711 component has altered Windows system files. Module Name: KB891711.EXE Description: Windows KB891711 component Version: 4.10.2222 Product: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation Any idea what the heck this thing is? Dr. Watson also has been reporting for a while that : If the Taskbar is behaving strangely, try exiting Multimedia background task support module. Module Name: mmtask.tsk Description: Multimedia background task support module Version: 4.90.3000 Product: Microsoft Windows Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation Appreciate a response! Seems to be this: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/Sec.../ms05-002.mspx I haven't an answer as to why it's crashing your system, other people are having issues with it as well. I suppose that I will not install it at this time on my ME boxes. It's downloadable only via the Windows Update site but you can read more about the file and what it does by following some of the links from this page: http://www.microsoft.com/DOWNLOADS/r...eText=Kb891711 Note that page won't tell you much about the 98/ME version as the download is only available through the Update site but it will give you a general idea of what it's for and what it's doing. Other than that a number of people have been uninstalling it but that's not what I'd recommend. I'm not sure WHAT I'd recommend, really, I guess I'd say try the normal cleaning and defragging to see if that helps? Uninstalling it wouldn't be a very good idea I don't think. Galen -- Signature changed for a moment of silence. Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side. |
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In article , Galen says...
Note that page won't tell you much about the 98/ME version as the download is only available through the Update site but it will give you a general idea of what it's for and what it's doing. Other than that a number of people have been uninstalling it but that's not what I'd recommend. I'm not sure WHAT I'd recommend, really, I guess I'd say try the normal cleaning and defragging to see if that helps? Uninstalling it wouldn't be a very good idea I don't think. Disconnecting the computer from the Internet also secures it against exploit. When something doesn't work, it doesn't work. My guess is, either dump the programs which don't work (what? Me go back to using MSIE? NOT!), or dump the OS. -- Norman ~Win dain a lotica, En vai tu ri, Si lo ta ~Fin dein a loluca, En dragu a sei lain ~Vi fa-ru les shutai am, En riga-lint |
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I am seeing a lot of references to this particular update causing problems
with a common denominator of NAV (or related Symantec product). When installing this update, does it not create a restore point? And, yes, due to the nature of NAV, it would be necessary to reinstall after a System Restore. Has anyone pinned this on the use of Symantec products??....or is there still a chance it is browser related?? Heirloom, old and holding off on this one "N. Miller" wrote in message om... In article , Galen says... Note that page won't tell you much about the 98/ME version as the download is only available through the Update site but it will give you a general idea of what it's for and what it's doing. Other than that a number of people have been uninstalling it but that's not what I'd recommend. I'm not sure WHAT I'd recommend, really, I guess I'd say try the normal cleaning and defragging to see if that helps? Uninstalling it wouldn't be a very good idea I don't think. Disconnecting the computer from the Internet also secures it against exploit. When something doesn't work, it doesn't work. My guess is, either dump the programs which don't work (what? Me go back to using MSIE? NOT!), or dump the OS. -- Norman ~Win dain a lotica, En vai tu ri, Si lo ta ~Fin dein a loluca, En dragu a sei lain ~Vi fa-ru les shutai am, En riga-lint |
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In ,
heirloom had this to say: My reply is at the bottom of your sent message: I am seeing a lot of references to this particular update causing problems with a common denominator of NAV (or related Symantec product). When installing this update, does it not create a restore point? And, yes, due to the nature of NAV, it would be necessary to reinstall after a System Restore. Has anyone pinned this on the use of Symantec products??....or is there still a chance it is browser related?? Heirloom, old and holding off on this one No one has had the gaul to blame NAV yet though I've been leaning towards it. My biggest problem is taking it out on a single company when there are too many variables. I'd absolutely hate to be the person who caused a large group of people to switch to more effective solutions. Well, okay, I would... But I do try to examine ALL potentials before jumping out and saying it's NAV. However this does seem to be the one constant among most of the posts... I think, my good sir, that Heirloom shall be the bearer of bad news on this one See also the number of threads in the 98 group. The update is specifically about this: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/Sec.../ms05-002.mspx It's only available via the updates site itself for 9x/ME. Some have trouble, some do not... Methinks if I were more carefully oriented I could go back and cite examples to SUPPORT your NAV claim my good sir. Indeed it seems likely as I browse through my answers which are highlighted and flagged to appear on top. However, I'm not tellin' all of 'em! They'll lynch me! I'm only 31 and have a wife and 2 kids! Besides, I'm a coward :P You tell 'em... Galen -- Signature changed for a moment of silence. Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side. |
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(OK, I'll say it - blame Norton!! They've managed to f^&* up everything
else in ME, so why should this patch be any different??) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Galen" wrote in message ... In , heirloom had this to say: My reply is at the bottom of your sent message: I am seeing a lot of references to this particular update causing problems with a common denominator of NAV (or related Symantec product). When installing this update, does it not create a restore point? And, yes, due to the nature of NAV, it would be necessary to reinstall after a System Restore. Has anyone pinned this on the use of Symantec products??....or is there still a chance it is browser related?? Heirloom, old and holding off on this one No one has had the gaul to blame NAV yet though I've been leaning towards it. My biggest problem is taking it out on a single company when there are too many variables. I'd absolutely hate to be the person who caused a large group of people to switch to more effective solutions. Well, okay, I would... But I do try to examine ALL potentials before jumping out and saying it's NAV. However this does seem to be the one constant among most of the posts... I think, my good sir, that Heirloom shall be the bearer of bad news on this one See also the number of threads in the 98 group. The update is specifically about this: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/Sec.../ms05-002.mspx It's only available via the updates site itself for 9x/ME. Some have trouble, some do not... Methinks if I were more carefully oriented I could go back and cite examples to SUPPORT your NAV claim my good sir. Indeed it seems likely as I browse through my answers which are highlighted and flagged to appear on top. However, I'm not tellin' all of 'em! They'll lynch me! I'm only 31 and have a wife and 2 kids! Besides, I'm a coward :P You tell 'em... Galen -- Signature changed for a moment of silence. Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side. |
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In article , Galen says...
No one has had the gaul to blame NAV yet though I've been leaning towards it. Some of us with problems aren't running NAV. If anybody can explain how NAV can be the cause of the problem when it isn't installed, I'd like to hear about it. -- Norman ~Win dain a lotica, En vai tu ri, Si lo ta ~Fin dein a loluca, En dragu a sei lain ~Vi fa-ru les shutai am, En riga-lint |
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891711 is definitely malware. I've been posting on this woefully misguided
and poorly tested patch since it came out on January 25th. Microsoft needs to wake up and smell the coffee. In the meantime, all the poor saps who installed it and have problems simply need to uninstall it. "Chris" wrote in message news Gentlemen, I was browsing and all of a sudden my browser freezes and nothing could get me out. I had to shut down and reboot. Since I had Dr. Watson on, by opening it I get the following message: Windows KB891711 component has altered Windows system files. Module Name: KB891711.EXE Description: Windows KB891711 component Version: 4.10.2222 Product: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation Any idea what the heck this thing is? Dr. Watson also has been reporting for a while that : If the Taskbar is behaving strangely, try exiting Multimedia background task support module. Module Name: mmtask.tsk Description: Multimedia background task support module Version: 4.90.3000 Product: Microsoft Windows Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation Appreciate a response! |
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Weeeell...
I've had fun today. I eventually fixed things, but not until I'd uninstalled and reinstalled Acrobat reader (BSOD), uninstalled the Kb891711 patch, NAV 2005 completely FAILED to reinstall NAV and eventually went to the shop and bought PC-Cillin (couldn't get McAfee from my shop). I reckon I rebooted the computer about 50 times and wasted about 4 hours. Onya Mr Gates. Automatic update is now "Off". Andrew Bowie www.users.on.net/abowie |
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