Firefox Update: AUS: Update XML File Not Found (404) error
If you have Firefox and you get an “AUS: Update XML File Not Found (404)” error when you try to update then read on. I recently got this error and couldn’t find any solutions. First i thought it must be Firefox so i even tried re-installing but no luck what so ever. The only change I have made recently is to switch to NOD 32 antivirus (used Avast earlier). After much trial and error I found out that the Web filtering module is interfering with the update. I believe there are similar problems with Kaspersky also but since i have Nod32 here’s how to disable filtering and update Firefox.
Fix Gimp Error – file-svg.exe Entry Point Not Found
Recently I switched from the mighty Adobe Photoshop to the beautiful freeware replacement Gimp. But the first thing I noticed when I installed Gimp in windows Vista was the annoying error message called Entry Point Not Found, but even regardless this error gimp starts up. So I did some Googling and found a very simple fix for this annoying problem.
This error is simply caused by, a simple mistake. The installer forgot to put a file on the correct location. So all you got to to do is follow these simple steps to get rid of this error.
Live Writer Technical Preview Triggers False Expiration
I use Windows Live writer to post and so far it has been very convenient but yesterday I came across this window which was prompting me to update my version because it was going to expire. So I used their download button and it took me to the ?Windows Live? page where I found out(after a lot of meddling?because they don?t have any sense to make a page or software user friendly) that there was no update. So after searching around I came across this article which says its an error caused by Live Writer and its solutions. So if you use the technical preview and you have go this error read below for more details on it.
Fix File Being Deleted At Download Completion In Firefox 3
Read the Better Method To Fix this Issue Here
Some time ago I ran into a huge problem in Firefox 3. whenever I downloaded a file which was not supporting download acceleration and which was downloaded by Firefox is not being saved. I disappears forever after the download completion notification appears. Only a Firefox .part file remains. It also vanishes after you refresh the folder.
this was a huge problem and was getting on my nerves because I depend on Firefox for my daily activities. I even thought to switch to opera, but immediately understood that was even more problematic.
STOP 0?0000000A Error on Vista Installation KB929777
Recently a lot of people had problems installing Vista due to the 0×0000000A error vista installation was throwing. This is caused in PCs running with 4GB or more system ram. A workaround was posted in Microsoft support. To make life easy I thought of posting the steps to install vista and to stop getting this annoying error.
Here they are
Messenger Error 80070002 – Fix
When you are try to sign in WLM or MSN Messenger you get 80070002 Error.
“Service is Temporarily Unavailable”
How to fix WLM 80070002 Error?
- Search for ppcrlconfig.dll (probably located in X:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\IdentityCRL\ppcrlconfig.dll) and delete it.
- Remove any WLM or MSN Messenger installed (including MSG Plus).
- Restart Windows Live Messenger or MSN Messenger.
MSN Messenger Plus It’s a Virus (NOT MessengerPlus! by Patchou)
Msn-9.0plus.exe — It’s A Virus!
Do not click on that link!
There’s been a lot of virii floating around the MSN Messenger Network lately. Some of them include links that pop up saying things like;
Hej, did you download the new MSN yet?
lol check out MSN Plus…it ownz!
Automessage : Download MSN Plus:
lol, this is awsome…
Want more msn emotions?
MSN 8.0 Beta released….get it here
Hej, wanna update your Messenger
dude, this is awesome… a must see!
lol I just updated my Messenger and I must say IT ROCKS!
Check this out mate, it roxxx
Never click on these links when someone sends you one. The typical result is a virus infection. In the case of the links above the result is a W32/Antix-A infection
and always use a trusted security suite…
Contacts missing from WLM contacts list?
Delete your Contacts cache folder
If your contact list is empty or incomplete after you upgrade to Windows Live Messenger, the cached contact list may not have updated correctly. Before you can delete your Contacts cache folder, make sure you can view your complete folder list in Windows Explorer.
View your complete folder list
1. On the taskbar, right-click Start, and then select Explore.
2. Click on Tools, and then select Folder Options.
3. In the Folder Options window, click the View tab.
4. In the Advanced Settings list, select Show hidden files and folders, make sure Hide extensions for known file types is not selected, and then click OK.
5. In the Windows Explorer window, click View, select Explorer Bar, and then verify that Folders is checked.
Delete your Contacts cache folder
After changing your Windows Explorer settings, do the following:
Messenger Error 80004005 – Fix
If you are encountering this error when signing in, please install the latest version of Windows Live Messenger from http://get.live.com/messenger/overview
After installation, verify that you have the version 8.0.0812. If you are still experiencing the issue, pelase contact Messenger Support at http://support.live.com and choose Windows Live Messenger
Updated (16.11.2006):
Ratemynuts Virus – WLM Worm
DO NOT GOTO THE BELOW LINK, IF YOU GET A LINK LIKE THIS NEVER EVER CLICK ON IT.
www11.ratemynuts.com/myemail or http://www.latoni.com/images/saddam_hanging_naked.php
Once open, the virus automatically downloads, infecting your computer. The worm file stores itself in the computer’s memory and sends new infected
messages every few minutes to all contacts in your Windows Messenger’s Contact List.
Is your PC infected?
