Trouble with newest security update

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Since downloading the newest updat from windows automatic update, I have had
problems with windows freezing up and running slow. How can I remove the
update or fix the problem?

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Thats the right update, but it isn't listed in my add/remove programs list.

"Jimmy" wrote:

> Mordechai_flip wrote:
> > Since downloading the newest updat from windows automatic update, I
> > have had problems with windows freezing up and running slow. How can
> > I remove the update or fix the problem?
>
> Could it be this one?
>
> Security Update for Windows XP (KB890175)
> A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
> compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help
> protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
> install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
> How to Uninstall
> This software update can be removed via Add or Remove Programs in
> Control Panel.
> Help and support
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=38509
> Print | Close
>
>
> HTH
> J.
>
>
>

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Mordechai_flip wrote:
> Thats the right update, but it isn't listed in my add/remove programs
> list.
>
> "Jimmy" wrote:
>
>> Mordechai_flip wrote:
>>> Since downloading the newest updat from windows automatic update, I
>>> have had problems with windows freezing up and running slow. How can
>>> I remove the update or fix the problem?
>>
>> Could it be this one?
>>
>> Security Update for Windows XP (KB890175)
>> A security issue has been identified that could allow an
>> attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control
>> over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this
>> update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to
>> restart your computer. How to Uninstall
>> This software update can be removed via Add or Remove Programs
>> in Control Panel.
>> Help and support
>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=38509
>> Print | Close
>>
>>
>> HTH
>> J.



http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830

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Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE)

Mordechai_flip wrote:
> Thanks! I found it and removed it, but I am still having problems. My
> system is still having little freezes like littl hiccups. I've run my
> nortions windows doctor, scan disk, clean sweep, virus scan, spybot, and
> anyother diagnostic program I could think of, and none are showing a
> problem. Any ideas on the next action I should take?
>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>
> > Add/Remove Programs > check the 'Show Updates' box at the top > You're
> > looking for 'Windows XP Hotfix - KB890175'
> > --
> > Mordechai_flip wrote:
> > > Thats the right update, but it isn't listed in my add/remove programs
> > > list.
> > >
> > > "Jimmy" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Mordechai_flip wrote:
> > > > > Since downloading the newest updat from windows automatic update,
> > > > > I have had problems with windows freezing up and running slow.
> > > > > How can I remove the update or fix the problem?
> > > >
> > > > Could it be this one?
> > > >
> > > > Security Update for Windows XP (KB890175)
> > > > A security issue has been identified that could allow an
> > > > attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control
> > > > over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this
> > > > update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to
> > > > restart your computer. How to Uninstall
> > > > This software update can be removed via Add or Remove
> > > > Programs in Control Panel.
> > > > Help and support
> > > > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=38509
> > > > Print | Close
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > HTH
> > > > J.