Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

[Jerry]

RE: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

I've read all the posts on this problem and tried all the suggestions. Still
cannot get the wireless to connect.

"Daniel" wrote:

> Roger --
>
> Unfortunately, in my case, uninstalling the update did not restore the
> wireless USB NIC to working condition. At least for now, there seems to be
> no fix for my predicament. This computer, however, is not a laptop or
> notebook, but rather a "mini" desktop system that I've used for some remote
> applications; it has an onboard 10/100 NIC that still works and is being used
> for the network at home base, but I still need the wireless for remote
> locations.
>
> For what it's worth, my laptop (an older Gateway) has a Motorola PCMCIA
> wireless NIC (802.11g), that survived the update without any problems. Could
> be because it's a different brand (and therefore different drivers), or
> because it's a card rather than USB, or something else. But both these
> systems are running WinXP Pro SP3 with all other updates, and most of the
> same software programs.
>
> -- Dan
> *************************************
> "Roger" wrote:
>
> > Same problem here but using Netgear Rangemax Wireless secured with WPA This
> > Security update disables access to my wireless network. First, a system
> > restore resolved the problem. Then I updated a second time from Windows
> > Update custom. result was again the Wireless network went undetectable. Then
> > I uninstalled KB958644 from add/remove progs and the wireless network
> > reappeared and functioned. There is no doubt this update disables the
> > wireless network in more than just the Linksys environment. The answer
> > appears to be not to use it. For info the laptop in question is XP Pro SP3.
> > Celeron 1.73Ghz
> >
> > "Daniel" wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks for the thought, but if you had read the prior exchange between me and
> > > PA Bear, you would know that I've already tried that, in various combinations
> > > with installing/uninstalling/re-installing the drivers & software for the
> > > wireless USB NIC. Nothing so far has helped, and the tech support at Linksys
> > > was useless.
> > > -- Dan
> > >
> > > "Lyle" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Uninstall the windows update KB958644 and your internet should start working.
> > > > I'm running the latest version of ZoneAlarm 7.0483.0 and that update broke
> > > > ZoneAlarm on my computer.
> > > >
> > > > "Daniel" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed ±3-4
> > > > > weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications, and
> > > > > all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting to my
> > > > > network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless adapter --
> > > > > until late last night when I installed the latest "emergency" Microsoft
> > > > > critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the security update,
> > > > > Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to start or had stopped (i.e.
> > > > > it wasn't "disabled").
> > > > >
> > > > > I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
> > > > > re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each time,
> > > > > the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in use as
> > > > > a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys online tech
> > > > > support (again using another computer), and they advised me to check with
> > > > > Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no other reports of
> > > > > or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
> > > > >
> > > > > Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
> > > > >
> > > > > -- Dan

 

[Susan Bradley]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

Jerry wrote:
> I've read all the posts on this problem and tried all the suggestions. Still
> cannot get the wireless to connect.
>
> "Daniel" wrote:
>
>> Roger --
>>
>> Unfortunately, in my case, uninstalling the update did not restore the
>> wireless USB NIC to working condition. At least for now, there seems to be
>> no fix for my predicament. This computer, however, is not a laptop or
>> notebook, but rather a "mini" desktop system that I've used for some remote
>> applications; it has an onboard 10/100 NIC that still works and is being used
>> for the network at home base, but I still need the wireless for remote
>> locations.
>>
>> For what it's worth, my laptop (an older Gateway) has a Motorola PCMCIA
>> wireless NIC (802.11g), that survived the update without any problems. Could
>> be because it's a different brand (and therefore different drivers), or
>> because it's a card rather than USB, or something else. But both these
>> systems are running WinXP Pro SP3 with all other updates, and most of the
>> same software programs.
>>
>> -- Dan
>> *************************************
>> "Roger" wrote:
>>
>>> Same problem here but using Netgear Rangemax Wireless secured with WPA This
>>> Security update disables access to my wireless network. First, a system
>>> restore resolved the problem. Then I updated a second time from Windows
>>> Update custom. result was again the Wireless network went undetectable. Then
>>> I uninstalled KB958644 from add/remove progs and the wireless network
>>> reappeared and functioned. There is no doubt this update disables the
>>> wireless network in more than just the Linksys environment. The answer
>>> appears to be not to use it. For info the laptop in question is XP Pro SP3.
>>> Celeron 1.73Ghz
>>>
>>> "Daniel" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks for the thought, but if you had read the prior exchange between me and
>>>> PA Bear, you would know that I've already tried that, in various combinations
>>>> with installing/uninstalling/re-installing the drivers & software for the
>>>> wireless USB NIC. Nothing so far has helped, and the tech support at Linksys
>>>> was useless.
>>>> -- Dan
>>>>
>>>> "Lyle" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Uninstall the windows update KB958644 and your internet should start working.
>>>>> I'm running the latest version of ZoneAlarm 7.0483.0 and that update broke
>>>>> ZoneAlarm on my computer.
>>>>>
>>>>> "Daniel" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed ±3-4
>>>>>> weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications, and
>>>>>> all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting to my
>>>>>> network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless adapter --
>>>>>> until late last night when I installed the latest "emergency" Microsoft
>>>>>> critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the security update,
>>>>>> Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to start or had stopped (i.e.
>>>>>> it wasn't "disabled").
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
>>>>>> re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each time,
>>>>>> the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in use as
>>>>>> a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys online tech
>>>>>> support (again using another computer), and they advised me to check with
>>>>>> Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no other reports of
>>>>>> or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- Dan
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[Susan Bradley]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

http://www.avg.com/support#tba1

Do you have AVG installed?

If so they broke your wireless.

Daniel wrote:
> Roger --
>
> Unfortunately, in my case, uninstalling the update did not restore the
> wireless USB NIC to working condition. At least for now, there seems to be
> no fix for my predicament. This computer, however, is not a laptop or
> notebook, but rather a "mini" desktop system that I've used for some remote
> applications; it has an onboard 10/100 NIC that still works and is being used
> for the network at home base, but I still need the wireless for remote
> locations.
>
> For what it's worth, my laptop (an older Gateway) has a Motorola PCMCIA
> wireless NIC (802.11g), that survived the update without any problems. Could
> be because it's a different brand (and therefore different drivers), or
> because it's a card rather than USB, or something else. But both these
> systems are running WinXP Pro SP3 with all other updates, and most of the
> same software programs.
>
> -- Dan
> *************************************
> "Roger" wrote:
>
>> Same problem here but using Netgear Rangemax Wireless secured with WPA This
>> Security update disables access to my wireless network. First, a system
>> restore resolved the problem. Then I updated a second time from Windows
>> Update custom. result was again the Wireless network went undetectable. Then
>> I uninstalled KB958644 from add/remove progs and the wireless network
>> reappeared and functioned. There is no doubt this update disables the
>> wireless network in more than just the Linksys environment. The answer
>> appears to be not to use it. For info the laptop in question is XP Pro SP3.
>> Celeron 1.73Ghz
>>
>> "Daniel" wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks for the thought, but if you had read the prior exchange between me and
>>> PA Bear, you would know that I've already tried that, in various combinations
>>> with installing/uninstalling/re-installing the drivers & software for the
>>> wireless USB NIC. Nothing so far has helped, and the tech support at Linksys
>>> was useless.
>>> -- Dan
>>>
>>> "Lyle" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Uninstall the windows update KB958644 and your internet should start working.
>>>> I'm running the latest version of ZoneAlarm 7.0483.0 and that update broke
>>>> ZoneAlarm on my computer.
>>>>
>>>> "Daniel" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed ±3-4
>>>>> weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications, and
>>>>> all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting to my
>>>>> network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless adapter --
>>>>> until late last night when I installed the latest "emergency" Microsoft
>>>>> critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the security update,
>>>>> Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to start or had stopped (i.e.
>>>>> it wasn't "disabled").
>>>>>
>>>>> I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
>>>>> re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each time,
>>>>> the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in use as
>>>>> a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys online tech
>>>>> support (again using another computer), and they advised me to check with
>>>>> Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no other reports of
>>>>> or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
>>>>>
>>>>> Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
>>>>>
>>>>> -- Dan

 

[benzitsoatl]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!


PA BEAR,
I have an XP with Linksys router, this one DID have acces to the
internet. The other computers that were not able to connect wirelessly
were a laptop with Vista and another with XP. I have McAfee as
antivirus. After hours of troubleshooting, it wasn't until I restored
(the XP machine wired to the Linksys router) to an earlier state before
the update, and that worked. Of course it takes about 10 minutes for
the network to come on after the restore. So it wasn't instantaneous.

The KB958644 also disabled my Pinnacle HDTV on my vista machine. I had
to re-install. I'm not a super techie, I just know what happened, what
worked and how... not why.

It seemed that after the KB update, the other machines that were trying
to get a wireless connection and automatic IP from the router coudn't.
The wired machine was conecting, and that is how I was able to surf and
try to find out if this was sytemic or just my set up that was bad. It
WAS a systemic Microsoft update that broke my connectivity along with
other softwares. As I continue to monitor, I see other cases of
different things that ware going bad. So.... microsoft put out an
anti-serum to cure a potential virus, but the serum itself is bringing
ills instead. Sounds like a bad movie, huh? 48 hrs! We'll call this
one "Update at night".


--
benzitsoatl
Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com

 

[Leo]

RE: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

Please help with this issue!

I have the same problem, and seems no working answer to this problem in this
discussion!

Thanks!


"Daniel" wrote:

> Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed ±3-4
> weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications, and
> all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting to my
> network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless adapter --
> until late last night when I installed the latest "emergency" Microsoft
> critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the security update,
> Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to start or had stopped (i.e.
> it wasn't "disabled").
>
> I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
> re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each time,
> the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in use as
> a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys online tech
> support (again using another computer), and they advised me to check with
> Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no other reports of
> or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
>
> Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
>
> -- Dan

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

Susan Bradley wrote:
<snip>
> Do you have AVG installed?
>
> In case that some components are inactive or you are experiencing
> blocked internet connection after the last AVG 8.0 program update
> (8.0.196), please try to restart your computer. If the issue persists
> even after the restart, proceed as follows in order to resolve this
> issue...

NB: This does NOT apply to AVG Free v8.0, only the paid versions of AVG
software (i.e., AVG Pro AV; AVG AV & Firewall; AVG Internet Security).
--
~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/

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

NB: This does NOT apply to AVG Free v8.0, only the paid versions of AVG
software (i.e., AVG Pro AV; AVG AV & Firewall; AVG Internet Security).
--
~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/

Susan Bradley wrote:
> http://www.avg.com/support#tba1
>
> Do you have AVG installed?
>
> If so they broke your wireless.
<snip>

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, allow me to repeat myself:

KB958644 is a VERY important update to have installed! See
http://blogs.technet.com/mmpc/archive/2008/10/23/get-protected-now.aspx

If the choice boils down to installing KB958644 or having wireless access,
I'd strongly recommend the former. Afterwards, you can work with free MS
Support to figure out why your wireless card or router isn't working:

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB958644).

For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
your usual support contacts.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net

benzitsoatl wrote:
> PA BEAR,
> I have an XP with Linksys router, this one DID have acces to the
> internet. The other computers that were not able to connect wirelessly
> were a laptop with Vista and another with XP. I have McAfee as
> antivirus. After hours of troubleshooting, it wasn't until I restored
> (the XP machine wired to the Linksys router) to an earlier state before
> the update, and that worked. Of course it takes about 10 minutes for
> the network to come on after the restore. So it wasn't instantaneous.
>
> The KB958644 also disabled my Pinnacle HDTV on my vista machine. I had
> to re-install. I'm not a super techie, I just know what happened, what
> worked and how... not why.
>
> It seemed that after the KB update, the other machines that were trying
> to get a wireless connection and automatic IP from the router coudn't.
> The wired machine was conecting, and that is how I was able to surf and
> try to find out if this was sytemic or just my set up that was bad. It
> WAS a systemic Microsoft update that broke my connectivity along with
> other softwares. As I continue to monitor, I see other cases of
> different things that ware going bad. So.... microsoft put out an
> anti-serum to cure a potential virus, but the serum itself is bringing
> ills instead. Sounds like a bad movie, huh? 48 hrs! We'll call this
> one "Update at night".

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

KB958644 is a VERY important update to have installed! See
http://blogs.technet.com/mmpc/archive/2008/10/23/get-protected-now.aspx

If the choice boils down to installing KB958644 or having wireless access,
I'd strongly recommend the former. Afterwards, you can work with free MS
Support to figure out why your wireless card or router isn't working:

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB958644).

For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
your usual support contacts.
--
~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/

Leo wrote:
> Please help with this issue!
>
> I have the same problem, and seems no working answer to this problem in
> this
> discussion!
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> "Daniel" wrote:
>
>> Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed
>> ±3-4
>> weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications,
>> and
>> all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting to
>> my network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless
>> adapter -- until late last night when I installed the latest "emergency"
>> Microsoft critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the
>> security update, Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to start
>> or had stopped (i.e. it wasn't "disabled").
>>
>> I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
>> re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each
>> time,
>> the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in use
>> as a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys
>> online tech support (again using another computer), and they advised me
>> to
>> check with Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no
>> other reports of or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
>>
>> Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
>>
>> -- Dan

 

[Robert Aldwinckle]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!


"Leo" <Leo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:BF33E106-75AF-410B-86FE-05D69F92FD9F@microsoft.com...
> Please help with this issue!
>
> I have the same problem, and

> seems no working answer to this problem in this discussion!


On the contrary, it seems that nobody yet has tried *all*
the suggestions made in this discussion.

E.g. if in the same way that an update to IE makes iexplore.exe
appear to be a Trojan to third-party security products,
I can imagine that this update to services which require external
connections could make those security interferers think that a Trojan
was trying to insert itself in the TCP/IP stack and then cause
those connections to be blocked.

To see the potential scope of this issue see how many programs
you have running are using the main module being updated.
E.g. in a cmd window enter:

tasklist /svc /fi "Modules eq netapi32.dll"

and that doesn't even take into account any of the .NET modules
being updated.

So, until the security products get clued in to this update
and stop their misguided interference, it would be best
to disable them and use the Windows firewall instead
for your network security.


Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle
---


>
> Thanks!
>
>
> "Daniel" wrote:
>
>> Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed ±3-4
>> weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications, and
>> all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting to my
>> network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless adapter --
>> until late last night when I installed the latest "emergency" Microsoft
>> critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the security update,
>> Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to start or had stopped (i.e.
>> it wasn't "disabled").
>>
>> I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
>> re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each time,
>> the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in use as
>> a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys online tech
>> support (again using another computer), and they advised me to check with
>> Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no other reports of
>> or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
>>
>> Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
>>
>> -- Dan

 

[micky_c]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

Hello,

Same problem here, my Wireless NIC started to missbehave after installing
KB958644. Here are my workstation details:

- Dell Latitude D510 Laptop - Pentium M Processor 1.73 GHz
- Windowx XP Professional SP3
- NIC : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG, Hardware version: 2.2.3
Controllers:
Date: 19/12/2007
Version: 9.0.4.39
- C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\w29n51.sys
Version: 9.0.4.39 Driver
- C:\WINDOWS\system32\Netw2c32.dll
Version: 9.0.4.95
-C:\WINDOWS\system32\Netw2r32.dll
Version: 9.0.4.95

- Other software which could be related to this:
- Antivirus : avast! version 4.8 Home Edition
- Anti-Spyware: Windows Defender Version 1.1.1593.0

I've already log an issue with MSoft using your link, but still have not
received any answer....clearly this update is causing a lot of trouble....and
no solution yet from MS guys!!!




"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> KB958644 is a VERY important update to have installed! See
> http://blogs.technet.com/mmpc/archive/2008/10/23/get-protected-now.aspx
>
> If the choice boils down to installing KB958644 or having wireless access,
> I'd strongly recommend the former. Afterwards, you can work with free MS
> Support to figure out why your wireless card or router isn't working:
>
> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527
>
> Support for Windows Update:
> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>
> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
> to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB958644).
>
> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
> for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
> site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
>
> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
> your usual support contacts.
> --
> ~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/
>
> Leo wrote:
> > Please help with this issue!
> >
> > I have the same problem, and seems no working answer to this problem in
> > this
> > discussion!
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
> > "Daniel" wrote:
> >
> >> Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed
> >> ±3-4
> >> weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications,
> >> and
> >> all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting to
> >> my network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless
> >> adapter -- until late last night when I installed the latest "emergency"
> >> Microsoft critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the
> >> security update, Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to start
> >> or had stopped (i.e. it wasn't "disabled").
> >>
> >> I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
> >> re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each
> >> time,
> >> the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in use
> >> as a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys
> >> online tech support (again using another computer), and they advised me
> >> to
> >> check with Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no
> >> other reports of or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
> >>
> >> Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
> >>
> >> -- Dan
>
>

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

Thanks for your feedback. Stick with MS Support on this one, Micky.

Again, you're much better off having KB958644 installed and connecting
directly to your router or modem than not installing it and being able to
connect wirelessly.

You *might* try temporarily disabling Avast before the next installation
attempt but don't do anything else online while Avast is disabled!
--
~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/


micky_c wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Same problem here, my Wireless NIC started to missbehave after installing
> KB958644. Here are my workstation details:
>
> - Dell Latitude D510 Laptop - Pentium M Processor 1.73 GHz
> - Windowx XP Professional SP3
> - NIC : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG, Hardware version: 2.2.3
> Controllers:
> Date: 19/12/2007
> Version: 9.0.4.39
> - C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\w29n51.sys
> Version: 9.0.4.39 Driver
> - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Netw2c32.dll
> Version: 9.0.4.95
> -C:\WINDOWS\system32\Netw2r32.dll
> Version: 9.0.4.95
>
> - Other software which could be related to this:
> - Antivirus : avast! version 4.8 Home Edition
> - Anti-Spyware: Windows Defender Version 1.1.1593.0
>
> I've already log an issue with MSoft using your link, but still have not
> received any answer....clearly this update is causing a lot of
> trouble....and no solution yet from MS guys!!!
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> KB958644 is a VERY important update to have installed! See
>> http://blogs.technet.com/mmpc/archive/2008/10/23/get-protected-now.aspx
>>
>> If the choice boils down to installing KB958644 or having wireless
>> access,
>> I'd strongly recommend the former. Afterwards, you can work with free MS
>> Support to figure out why your wireless card or router isn't working:
>>
>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527
>>
>> Support for Windows Update:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>>
>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
>> in
>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
>> with
>> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is
>> related to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g.,
>> KB958644).
>>
>> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
>> for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
>> site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
>>
>> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available
>> through
>> your usual support contacts.
>> --
>> ~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/
>>
>> Leo wrote:
>>> Please help with this issue!
>>>
>>> I have the same problem, and seems no working answer to this problem in
>>> this
>>> discussion!
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>>
>>> "Daniel" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed
>>>> ±3-4
>>>> weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications,
>>>> and
>>>> all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting
>>>> to
>>>> my network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless
>>>> adapter -- until late last night when I installed the latest
>>>> "emergency"
>>>> Microsoft critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the
>>>> security update, Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to
>>>> start
>>>> or had stopped (i.e. it wasn't "disabled").
>>>>
>>>> I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
>>>> re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each
>>>> time,
>>>> the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in
>>>> use
>>>> as a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys
>>>> online tech support (again using another computer), and they advised me
>>>> to
>>>> check with Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no
>>>> other reports of or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
>>>>
>>>> Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
>>>>
>>>> -- Dan

 

[DaveA]

RE: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

Daniel

Only thing I can direct you to would be looking at the attached services
that are required, such as IPSec, which we have had some issues on our
clients SBS servers since/around the patch (one did not allow network
connections at the patch was put on).

Have a look into this, hope this helps.

Dave

"Daniel" wrote:

> Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed ±3-4
> weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications, and
> all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting to my
> network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless adapter --
> until late last night when I installed the latest "emergency" Microsoft
> critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the security update,
> Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to start or had stopped (i.e.
> it wasn't "disabled").
>
> I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
> re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each time,
> the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in use as
> a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys online tech
> support (again using another computer), and they advised me to check with
> Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no other reports of
> or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
>
> Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
>
> -- Dan

 

[DaveA]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

We had found IPSec to be the culprit after the updates, quick rebuild and
reboot all ok.

Regards

Dave

"JOY2008" wrote:

>
> You asked if anyone else had this problem.
> Yes, this happened to me today.
> I was able to correct it by using a backup.
> My NIC is not wireless, it is just a standard NIC, but after installing
> the "critical" update & restarting my pc, my NIC did not detect a
> connection.
>
>
> --
> JOY2008
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> JOY2008's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/members/joy2008.htm
> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/windows-update/1060795.htm
>
> http://forums.techarena.in
>
>

 

[micky_c]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

Hello PA Bear,

I tried your suggestion and un-install and re-install the KB958644 while
Avast! was turned off, but that didn't help either. By the way, when I was
unistalling it, I got prompted with a window stating that there might be an
issue with some files, which turned out to be the wireless NIC drivers!!!
(very suspicious...at least).

The behaviour of the wireless connection is quite strange: the icon in the
system tray shows that it's disconnected, but if I display all available
wireless networks and I click on mine, it asks me if I want to disconnect.
Disconnecting and trying to connect again doesn't work: after trying for a
while it gives an error saying that it can't connect to the network.

Got an email from MS asking details like city, country, phone number and a
time where they can contact me, but that's all....four days since I installed
the update and my wireless NIC is still a mess!!!...

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Thanks for your feedback. Stick with MS Support on this one, Micky.
>
> Again, you're much better off having KB958644 installed and connecting
> directly to your router or modem than not installing it and being able to
> connect wirelessly.
>
> You *might* try temporarily disabling Avast before the next installation
> attempt but don't do anything else online while Avast is disabled!
> --
> ~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/
>
>
> micky_c wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > Same problem here, my Wireless NIC started to missbehave after installing
> > KB958644. Here are my workstation details:
> >
> > - Dell Latitude D510 Laptop - Pentium M Processor 1.73 GHz
> > - Windowx XP Professional SP3
> > - NIC : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG, Hardware version: 2.2.3
> > Controllers:
> > Date: 19/12/2007
> > Version: 9.0.4.39
> > - C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\w29n51.sys
> > Version: 9.0.4.39 Driver
> > - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Netw2c32.dll
> > Version: 9.0.4.95
> > -C:\WINDOWS\system32\Netw2r32.dll
> > Version: 9.0.4.95
> >
> > - Other software which could be related to this:
> > - Antivirus : avast! version 4.8 Home Edition
> > - Anti-Spyware: Windows Defender Version 1.1.1593.0
> >
> > I've already log an issue with MSoft using your link, but still have not
> > received any answer....clearly this update is causing a lot of
> > trouble....and no solution yet from MS guys!!!
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> KB958644 is a VERY important update to have installed! See
> >> http://blogs.technet.com/mmpc/archive/2008/10/23/get-protected-now.aspx
> >>
> >> If the choice boils down to installing KB958644 or having wireless
> >> access,
> >> I'd strongly recommend the former. Afterwards, you can work with free MS
> >> Support to figure out why your wireless card or router isn't working:
> >>
> >> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> >> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527
> >>
> >> Support for Windows Update:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
> >>
> >> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
> >> in
> >> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> >> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
> >> with
> >> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is
> >> related to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g.,
> >> KB958644).
> >>
> >> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
> >> for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
> >> site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
> >>
> >> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available
> >> through
> >> your usual support contacts.
> >> --
> >> ~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/
> >>
> >> Leo wrote:
> >>> Please help with this issue!
> >>>
> >>> I have the same problem, and seems no working answer to this problem in
> >>> this
> >>> discussion!
> >>>
> >>> Thanks!
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Daniel" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed
> >>>> ±3-4
> >>>> weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications,
> >>>> and
> >>>> all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting
> >>>> to
> >>>> my network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless
> >>>> adapter -- until late last night when I installed the latest
> >>>> "emergency"
> >>>> Microsoft critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the
> >>>> security update, Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to
> >>>> start
> >>>> or had stopped (i.e. it wasn't "disabled").
> >>>>
> >>>> I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
> >>>> re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each
> >>>> time,
> >>>> the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in
> >>>> use
> >>>> as a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys
> >>>> online tech support (again using another computer), and they advised me
> >>>> to
> >>>> check with Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no
> >>>> other reports of or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
> >>>>
> >>>> Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
> >>>>
> >>>> -- Dan
>
>

 

[micky_c]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

Hi,

Solved!!!!....I followed by chance the step-by-step network connection
problem help link that shows in IE when it cannot connect and found that the
issue was with the option to use IEEE 802.1X authentication in the wireless
network (you can find this in the "Authentication" tab when viewing the
properties of your wireless network, just uncheck it) : I was able to connect
before the KB958644 update, even with this option active, but it looks like
after the security update, if this is marked, then it takes precedence and
you can't connect to your wireless network any more.... Hope this helps as
well someone else...I never though that I was ever going to thank IE for
anything...but surprise, surprise, never say never....(well, taking into
account that the MS Update created as well the problem, the score is even
)....Cheers!.


"micky_c" wrote:

> Hello PA Bear,
>
> I tried your suggestion and un-install and re-install the KB958644 while
> Avast! was turned off, but that didn't help either. By the way, when I was
> unistalling it, I got prompted with a window stating that there might be an
> issue with some files, which turned out to be the wireless NIC drivers!!!
> (very suspicious...at least).
>
> The behaviour of the wireless connection is quite strange: the icon in the
> system tray shows that it's disconnected, but if I display all available
> wireless networks and I click on mine, it asks me if I want to disconnect.
> Disconnecting and trying to connect again doesn't work: after trying for a
> while it gives an error saying that it can't connect to the network.
>
> Got an email from MS asking details like city, country, phone number and a
> time where they can contact me, but that's all....four days since I installed
> the update and my wireless NIC is still a mess!!!...
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Thanks for your feedback. Stick with MS Support on this one, Micky.
> >
> > Again, you're much better off having KB958644 installed and connecting
> > directly to your router or modem than not installing it and being able to
> > connect wirelessly.
> >
> > You *might* try temporarily disabling Avast before the next installation
> > attempt but don't do anything else online while Avast is disabled!
> > --
> > ~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/
> >
> >
> > micky_c wrote:
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > Same problem here, my Wireless NIC started to missbehave after installing
> > > KB958644. Here are my workstation details:
> > >
> > > - Dell Latitude D510 Laptop - Pentium M Processor 1.73 GHz
> > > - Windowx XP Professional SP3
> > > - NIC : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG, Hardware version: 2.2.3
> > > Controllers:
> > > Date: 19/12/2007
> > > Version: 9.0.4.39
> > > - C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\w29n51.sys
> > > Version: 9.0.4.39 Driver
> > > - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Netw2c32.dll
> > > Version: 9.0.4.95
> > > -C:\WINDOWS\system32\Netw2r32.dll
> > > Version: 9.0.4.95
> > >
> > > - Other software which could be related to this:
> > > - Antivirus : avast! version 4.8 Home Edition
> > > - Anti-Spyware: Windows Defender Version 1.1.1593.0
> > >
> > > I've already log an issue with MSoft using your link, but still have not
> > > received any answer....clearly this update is causing a lot of
> > > trouble....and no solution yet from MS guys!!!
> > >
> > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > >> KB958644 is a VERY important update to have installed! See
> > >> http://blogs.technet.com/mmpc/archive/2008/10/23/get-protected-now.aspx
> > >>
> > >> If the choice boils down to installing KB958644 or having wireless
> > >> access,
> > >> I'd strongly recommend the former. Afterwards, you can work with free MS
> > >> Support to figure out why your wireless card or router isn't working:
> > >>
> > >> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> > >> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527
> > >>
> > >> Support for Windows Update:
> > >> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
> > >>
> > >> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
> > >> in
> > >> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> > >> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
> > >> with
> > >> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is
> > >> related to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g.,
> > >> KB958644).
> > >>
> > >> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
> > >> for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
> > >> site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
> > >>
> > >> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available
> > >> through
> > >> your usual support contacts.
> > >> --
> > >> ~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/
> > >>
> > >> Leo wrote:
> > >>> Please help with this issue!
> > >>>
> > >>> I have the same problem, and seems no working answer to this problem in
> > >>> this
> > >>> discussion!
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks!
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> "Daniel" wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>> Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed
> > >>>> ±3-4
> > >>>> weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications,
> > >>>> and
> > >>>> all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting
> > >>>> to
> > >>>> my network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless
> > >>>> adapter -- until late last night when I installed the latest
> > >>>> "emergency"
> > >>>> Microsoft critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the
> > >>>> security update, Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to
> > >>>> start
> > >>>> or had stopped (i.e. it wasn't "disabled").
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
> > >>>> re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each
> > >>>> time,
> > >>>> the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in
> > >>>> use
> > >>>> as a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys
> > >>>> online tech support (again using another computer), and they advised me
> > >>>> to
> > >>>> check with Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no
> > >>>> other reports of or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
> > >>>>
> > >>>> -- Dan
> >
> >

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

Thanks VERY much for your feedback, Micky!

PS: If you're a US or CA resident, phone support is available for issues
related to security updates. See my previous reply to this thread below.

micky_c wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Solved!!!!....I followed by chance the step-by-step network connection
> problem help link that shows in IE when it cannot connect and found that
> the
> issue was with the option to use IEEE 802.1X authentication in the
> wireless
> network (you can find this in the "Authentication" tab when viewing the
> properties of your wireless network, just uncheck it) : I was able to
> connect before the KB958644 update, even with this option active, but it
> looks like after the security update, if this is marked, then it takes
> precedence and you can't connect to your wireless network any more....
> Hope
> this helps as well someone else...I never though that I was ever going to
> thank IE for anything...but surprise, surprise, never say never....(well,
> taking into account that the MS Update created as well the problem, the
> score is even )....Cheers!.
>
>
> "micky_c" wrote:
>
>> Hello PA Bear,
>>
>> I tried your suggestion and un-install and re-install the KB958644 while
>> Avast! was turned off, but that didn't help either. By the way, when I
>> was
>> unistalling it, I got prompted with a window stating that there might be
>> an
>> issue with some files, which turned out to be the wireless NIC drivers!!!
>> (very suspicious...at least).
>>
>> The behaviour of the wireless connection is quite strange: the icon in
>> the
>> system tray shows that it's disconnected, but if I display all available
>> wireless networks and I click on mine, it asks me if I want to
>> disconnect.
>> Disconnecting and trying to connect again doesn't work: after trying for
>> a
>> while it gives an error saying that it can't connect to the network.
>>
>> Got an email from MS asking details like city, country, phone number and
>> a
>> time where they can contact me, but that's all....four days since I
>> installed the update and my wireless NIC is still a mess!!!...
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks for your feedback. Stick with MS Support on this one, Micky.
>>>
>>> Again, you're much better off having KB958644 installed and connecting
>>> directly to your router or modem than not installing it and being able
>>> to
>>> connect wirelessly.
>>>
>>> You *might* try temporarily disabling Avast before the next installation
>>> attempt but don't do anything else online while Avast is disabled!
>>> --
>>> ~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/
>>>
>>>
>>> micky_c wrote:
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> Same problem here, my Wireless NIC started to missbehave after
>>>> installing
>>>> KB958644. Here are my workstation details:
>>>>
>>>> - Dell Latitude D510 Laptop - Pentium M Processor 1.73 GHz
>>>> - Windowx XP Professional SP3
>>>> - NIC : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG, Hardware version: 2.2.3
>>>> Controllers:
>>>> Date: 19/12/2007
>>>> Version: 9.0.4.39
>>>> - C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\w29n51.sys
>>>> Version: 9.0.4.39 Driver
>>>> - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Netw2c32.dll
>>>> Version: 9.0.4.95
>>>> -C:\WINDOWS\system32\Netw2r32.dll
>>>> Version: 9.0.4.95
>>>>
>>>> - Other software which could be related to this:
>>>> - Antivirus : avast! version 4.8 Home Edition
>>>> - Anti-Spyware: Windows Defender Version 1.1.1593.0
>>>>
>>>> I've already log an issue with MSoft using your link, but still have
>>>> not
>>>> received any answer....clearly this update is causing a lot of
>>>> trouble....and no solution yet from MS guys!!!
>>>>
>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>> KB958644 is a VERY important update to have installed! See
>>>>> http://blogs.technet.com/mmpc/archive/2008/10/23/get-protected-now.aspx
>>>>>
>>>>> If the choice boils down to installing KB958644 or having wireless
>>>>> access,
>>>>> I'd strongly recommend the former. Afterwards, you can work with free
>>>>> MS Support to figure out why your wireless card or router isn't
>>>>> working:
>>>>>
>>>>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>>>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527
>>>>>
>>>>> Support for Windows Update:
>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>>>>>
>>>>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling
>>>>> 1-866-PCSAFETY
>>>>> in
>>>>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
>>>>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
>>>>> with
>>>>> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is
>>>>> related to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g.,
>>>>> KB958644).
>>>>>
>>>>> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft
>>>>> subsidiary for security update support issues, visit the International
>>>>> Support Web site:
>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
>>>>>
>>>>> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available
>>>>> through
>>>>> your usual support contacts.
>>>>> --
>>>>> ~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/
>>>>>
>>>>> Leo wrote:
>>>>>> Please help with this issue!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have the same problem, and seems no working answer to this problem
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> this
>>>>>> discussion!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Daniel" wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive
>>>>>>> installed
>>>>>>> ±3-4
>>>>>>> weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual
>>>>>>> applications,
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine,
>>>>>>> connecting
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> my network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless
>>>>>>> adapter -- until late last night when I installed the latest
>>>>>>> "emergency"
>>>>>>> Microsoft critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> security update, Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to
>>>>>>> start
>>>>>>> or had stopped (i.e. it wasn't "disabled").
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
>>>>>>> re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each
>>>>>>> time,
>>>>>>> the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already
>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>> use
>>>>>>> as a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys
>>>>>>> online tech support (again using another computer), and they advised
>>>>>>> me to
>>>>>>> check with Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and
>>>>>>> no
>>>>>>> other reports of or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -- Dan

 

[IBM zOS system engineer]

RE: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

Free AVG 8.0.75

"IBM zOS system engineer" wrote:

> I have a Linksys WUSB54GS wireless adapter and I am using free ZoneAlarm and
> free AVG. When I install KB958644 I cannot connect to the wireless router I
> received from Verizon, when I restore it off it works fine. XP Pro SP3
>
>
> "Daniel" wrote:
>
> > Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed ±3-4
> > weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications, and
> > all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting to my
> > network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless adapter --
> > until late last night when I installed the latest "emergency" Microsoft
> > critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the security update,
> > Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to start or had stopped (i.e.
> > it wasn't "disabled").
> >
> > I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
> > re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each time,
> > the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in use as
> > a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys online tech
> > support (again using another computer), and they advised me to check with
> > Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no other reports of
> > or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
> >
> > Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
> >
> > -- Dan

 

[IBM zOS system engineer]

RE: Security Update KB958644 broke my wireless NIC!

I have the same version of free ZoneAlarm. If there is an error in ZoneAlarm
I suspect there is a fix available because IBM SWG in research triangle park
uses the profession version of commercial ZoneAlarm as a software firewall.

"Lyle" wrote:

> Uninstall the windows update KB958644 and your internet should start working.
> I'm running the latest version of ZoneAlarm 7.0483.0 and that update broke
> ZoneAlarm on my computer.
>
> "Daniel" wrote:
>
> > Background: 2.0GHz Celeron system with new virgin hard drive installed ±3-4
> > weeks ago, with new install of Windows XP Pro, the usual applications, and
> > all updates through and beyond SP3. Was working just fine, connecting to my
> > network and the Internet through a Linksys WUSB54GS USB wireless adapter --
> > until late last night when I installed the latest "emergency" Microsoft
> > critical security update (KB958644). Immediately after the security update,
> > Device Manager reported that the USB NIC failed to start or had stopped (i.e.
> > it wasn't "disabled").
> >
> > I have tried unistalling all the Linksys drivers/software, then
> > re-installing with the latest available from their website, but each time,
> > the install stops with a message stating that "the name is already in use as
> > a service name or service display name. I also contacted Linksys online tech
> > support (again using another computer), and they advised me to check with
> > Microsoft. Found nothing in the MS Knowledge Base, and no other reports of
> > or solutions to similar problems, so here I am.
> >
> > Has anyone out there experienced this problem? Any solutions?
> >
> > -- Dan