What is Software Distribution Service 3.0

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Hi,

I have searched for the answer to this question here, and I am particularly
curious about the people who describe not having installed it and the
problems it caused.

In my case I am not sure it has caused problems, exactly, although I might
get into that once I understand what it is.

Thanks to all who answer here.
 
I have searched for the answer to this question here, and I am particularly
curious about the people who describe not having installed it and the
problems it caused.

In my case I am not sure it has caused problems, exactly, although I might
get into that once I understand what it is.
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Well, what makes you seek this information, i.e. what
sort of problems appear on your XP PC ?
 
Hi Don,

I don't know where to start, for sure. The thing that happened today,
though, that made me crazy, is this:

I boot up my computer and see a welcome screen that gives a choice of
running as Administrator or User. As soon as I walked across the room, that
screen disappeared, and my desktop was completely different. Missing were
icons for Spybot, Firefox, and curiously, a screen shot of expired security
certificates I had taken using SnagIt.

My first thought was to go to system restore, where I knew I had created
various restore points after every new software and service pack
installation. (I recently got a warranty repair that involved a new hard
drive and so everything had been nuked and burned in the past week. I got
service pack 3, Avast, and various other things like that to install before I
ever connected to the net. Likewise, I had turned off System Restore so that
all the restore points before SP 3 were erased.) When I go to System restore
today, I discover that none of my restore points were there, but there were
several different points that involved Software Distribution Service 3.0.
That includes today, when I have not installed any updates.

I could go on, and get really weird, but you probably already thingk I go to
bed with an aluminum foil liner under a hat to prevent alien mind control.

Thanks!

Thanks for the help.
 
HackerGoAway said:
Hi,

I have searched for the answer to this question here, and I am
particularly
curious about the people who describe not having installed it and the
problems it caused.

In my case I am not sure it has caused problems, exactly, although I might
get into that once I understand what it is.

Thanks to all who answer here.
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It is advisable to use the same screen name when posting replies within a
single thread. (ElizaDoolittle?)
 
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