Win 7 SP1 does not show in computer properties

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  1. Posts : 34
    win 7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #11

    Thanks EX_Brit I will uninstall sp1 and re-install. No time right now but as soon as I do I'll get back to you with the results.
    I do use ccleaner's reg cleaner once in a while. That is probably the culprit. Are u a firm believer in NEVER using a registry cleaner?
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  2. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #12

    This Microsoft article may be of help: Support for Microsoft Update technical problems - troubleshooting

    Personally, all I use is Microsoft Security Essentials and the free version of Malwarebytes.

    I've learned the hard way that registry cleaners such as CCleaner can do more harm than good in inexperienced hands, so I now leave Windows 7 to take care of business, which it does pretty well.
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  3. Posts : 1,633
    Win 7 Ult SP1/Win 10 Pro (all x64)
       #13

    sl2222 said:
    Thanks EX_Brit I will uninstall sp1 and re-install. No time right now but as soon as I do I'll get back to you with the results.
    I do use ccleaner's reg cleaner once in a while. That is probably the culprit. Are u a firm believer in NEVER using a registry cleaner?
    A very firm believer.....from experience!! Good luck.
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  4. Posts : 10,994
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
       #14

    Ex_Brit said:
    The previous poster's suggestions are good but there is no need to pay for MBAM Pro, the free version is just fine as long as you always remember to update it before running it. It will actually remind you to do that.

    MalwareBytes Free

    Besides the Pro version could feasibly clash with your antivirus software.
    Just for clarification (since I'm the "previous poster" to whom you are referring):

    My link was to Malwarebytes Free which just happened to included an additional link to the Pro version. I also clearly stated in my post "It may not hurt to try Malwarebytes Free as a second on demand scanner."

    FWIW, the major difference between the free and pro versions is the pro version offers real time monitoring. Malwarebytes is not a traditional antivirus program and the pro version does not clash with traditional AV programs.
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  5. Posts : 1,633
    Win 7 Ult SP1/Win 10 Pro (all x64)
       #15

    I realise that now and no offence was meant. I should have worded the post differently as often people will click the wrong link, or so I have found. Pro's real-time scanning CAN react with the same entity in an antivirus application - I got that from a Manager at McAfee, but I'm not saying that it will do that. Just erring on the side of caution I guess.
    Last edited by Ex_Brit; 20 Nov 2011 at 12:16.
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  6. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #16

    sl2222 said:
    I do use ccleaner's reg cleaner once in a while. That is probably the culprit. Are u a firm believer in NEVER using a registry cleaner?
    FYI...
    IMO - there is no reliable way for a third party program to know whether any particular key is invalid, redundant or neither.
    Some registry cleaners may not know for sure whether a key is still being used by Windows or what detrimental effects removing it may have.
    This has led to examples of registry cleaners causing loss of functionality and/or system instability.
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  7. Posts : 34
    win 7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #17

    Thanks for all the info people and I don't think i'll be using reg cleaners anymore. :)

    now i still have to uninstall sp1 and re-install to see if it fixes this anomaly.
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  8. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #18

    Please keep in touch re the results.
    Good luck!
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  9. Posts : 21,482
    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
       #19

    JMH said:
    sl2222 said:
    I do use ccleaner's reg cleaner once in a while. That is probably the culprit. Are u a firm believer in NEVER using a registry cleaner?
    FYI...
    IMO - there is no reliable way for a third party program to know whether any particular key is invalid, redundant or neither.
    Some registry cleaners may not know for sure whether a key is still being used by Windows or what detrimental effects removing it may have.
    This has led to examples of registry cleaners causing loss of functionality and/or system instability.

    One classic example of how a Registry 'Cleaner' can screw your system is WiseFixer. One version (at least) of it actually uninstalls the Software Protection Service from Win 7 - resulting in a non-genuine notification. Another version also uninstalls the Volume Shadow Copy Service!
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  10. Posts : 34
    win 7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #20

    Well, i won't be able to uninstall and re-install SP1 for a few days. Visitors in town and just no time right now but by this coming weekend I'll do it and promise to get back with the results.
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