I am getting ready to copy files and programs and transfer some to a newer Windows 10 computer. I have been having troubles for several years, especially with running out of hard drive space, but I could never identify any issues other than simple clean-ups
and defrags, which did little to help speed and operation, nor alleviate crashes and such. I performed many re-installations of programs, browsers, etc., which only helped a short while. While running deep scans a Trojan appeared, was identified, quarantined
or would be deleted. Repeatedly it would get reinstalled. I used many programs, online and local. One final scan, from which antivirus program I am now unsure, identified it within a cookie. It was suggested that it may have spread to other cookies, so deleting
all cookies and allowing new re-installations should correct the problem, so I followed the procedure. It also suggested a clean-up after verifying removal, which I also performed. After doing this my hard drive free space increased from 7% to 36% (~476 MB
to ~2.448 GB). In the process, I had to re-install McAffee AV. I also found I was no longer receiving any software updates (such as Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool), found that Windows Update and Microsoft Update will not open nor function locally
(so I must run it from online), and this is due to a partially damaged or partially missing Windows Genuine Advantage installation (I have never had any problem with this, though have read about many problems and uninstallation procedures). From another thread
here, I followed a link to a diagnostic for WGA. Here are the results, minus my Product Key.
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Status: Genuine
Validation Code: 0
Cached Validation Code: N/A
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-*****-*****-*****
Windows Product Key Hash: 2V2VyxlfhiaCt/JkDzYQfiNOHMA=
Windows Product ID: 76477-OEM-2111907-00106
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 5.1.2600.2.00010300.3.0.hom
ID: {DE753AE8-0B81-481C-B543-6563DD8690C7}(3)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: Registered, 1.9.42.0
Signed By: Microsoft
Product Name: N/A
Architecture: N/A
Build lab: N/A
TTS Error: N/A
Validation Diagnostic: 025D1FF3-230-1
Resolution Status: N/A
Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A
Version: N/A
Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Data-->
Office Status: 109 N/A
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-230-1
Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Allowed
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed
File Scan Data-->
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{DE753AE8-0B81-481C-B543-6563DD8690C7}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>5.1.2600.2.00010300.3.0.hom</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-3PMFT</PKey><PID>76477-OEM-2111907-00106</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-1460156327-1332903272-1252988766</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>ASUSTeK
Computer INC.</Manufacturer><Model>RS482-SB400</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Phoenix Technologies, LTD</Manufacturer><Version> 3.15</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="4"/><Date>20070125000000.000000+000</Date><SLPBIOS>HP
PAVILION</SLPBIOS></BIOS><HWID>52293C0F0184C076</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Mountain Standard Time(GMT-07:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>2</stat><msppid></msppid><name>Hewlett-Packard
Company</name><model>Compaq Presario</model></SBID><OEM/><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
Licensing Data-->
N/A
Windows Activation Technologies-->
N/A
HWID Data-->
N/A
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
BIOS string matches: yes
Marker string from BIOS: 1E0D3:Compaq Computer Corporation|1E0D3:Compaq Computer Corporation|1E0D3:Hewlett-Packard Company|1D3A1:Hewlett-Packard Company
Marker string from OEMBIOS.DAT: HP PAVILION
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
N/A
After I remove the files I want, I plan to wipe many things from the hard drive and use this computer as a non-online gaming computer for the home. However, these missing or damaged files are causing glitches or temporary freezes, so I want to correct this
before proceeding. I do not want to do a full re-installation of Windows XP and all programs and games, which would take so much time doing the years of updates to make it as current as possible, if I can get all of the updates anyway at this point. I cannot
find online the Windows Genuine Advantage installation tool program to set up all files needed. I have checked but cannot find the downloaded file, if I can rerun it, and am not sure of its designation (example: KB 892130 ?), so I also ask for the correct
program file and its designation. Can someone assist me and give me the file to run? Once I have properly re-installed Windows Genuine Advantage, will I need to re-install Windows Update and Microsoft Update as well, and if so, can I get those program files
and designations as well? Yes, I realize Windows XP is old, but this computer will not handle a newer Windows version, and I do want to use this. Thanks for any assistance anyone can offer. -Jeff S.
