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McAfee Virus Scan 7.0 will not install on Windows 2003 Server Standard
I need some serious help with this. I have called McAfee and gotten little help. I am trying to install McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise 7.0 on a Windows 2003 Standard Server. I have other servers here that have the service installed and it is working fine.
I can get through most of the installation but then it stops with this error:
Error 1923. Service Network Associates McShield could not be installed. Please verify that you have sufficient privileges to install system services.
I have looked at the local policy and can't quite figure out first off what to look for and second, what might be hindering me. I am logged on as the Administrator.
Please help this is very important!
I can get through most of the installation but then it stops with this error:
Error 1923. Service Network Associates McShield could not be installed. Please verify that you have sufficient privileges to install system services.
I have looked at the local policy and can't quite figure out first off what to look for and second, what might be hindering me. I am logged on as the Administrator.
Please help this is very important!
This is the Framework service failing I believe. Had this problem way too many times. Just accept the error and continue the install. Let it finish. It will work fine, and it will automatically update too via the web.
I can walk you through fixing the Framework service later if you want.
I can walk you through fixing the Framework service later if you want.
ASKER
Yes, and Yes. I appreciate you starting with the basics. I uninstalled 4.51 and installed 7.0. Let me clarify a bit. The installation fails but if I reboot,. The service will run. I then have to manually update it everytime a new dat file comes out. I've added an Autoupdate Repository but when I try to run the update I get the error message: Unable to find valid repository. I know what you're thinking and yes the path is correct. It is working on countless other machines. I don't know if it's simply because the install failed or if it's a different problem entirely.
The update does not work.
The update does not work.
Yup, ran into the same kinds of problems. I believe it is related to version 4.5.x because we upgraded from that as well.
First things first. Go into Control Panel \ System applet. (either through Control Panel or Start-Run -> Control sysdm.cpl <ENTER>)
Next, go to Advanced.
Next, Environment Variables.
Change *BOTH* the TEMP and TMP variables to something like C:\TMP and C:\TEMP accordingly.
This needs to be done for the USER and the SYSTEM variables - all four of them!
Click ok, ok ok, etc. Close out of the windows once finished.
Lastly, create a directory called C:\TEMP and C:\TMP
REBOOT.
Right click AV and UPDATE NOW.
First things first. Go into Control Panel \ System applet. (either through Control Panel or Start-Run -> Control sysdm.cpl <ENTER>)
Next, go to Advanced.
Next, Environment Variables.
Change *BOTH* the TEMP and TMP variables to something like C:\TMP and C:\TEMP accordingly.
This needs to be done for the USER and the SYSTEM variables - all four of them!
Click ok, ok ok, etc. Close out of the windows once finished.
Lastly, create a directory called C:\TEMP and C:\TMP
REBOOT.
Right click AV and UPDATE NOW.
What I found was that the TEMP variables was an incorrect string (=TEMP=C:\Documents...).
When AV tried to use this, with the "=" sign in the path, it chokes.
When AV tried to use this, with the "=" sign in the path, it chokes.
ASKER
When you say:
This needs to be done for the USER and the SYSTEM variables - all four of them!
What exactly do you mean?
This needs to be done for the USER and the SYSTEM variables - all four of them!
What exactly do you mean?
ASKER
Nevermind that last question. Let's forget I wasn't looking with my eyes open on that one. I'm rebooting now.
Go to the Environment Variables of Control System/Env. Variables section.
Click USER TEMP variable. Click Edit. Change the path to C:\TEMP
Click USER TMP variable. Click Edit. Change the path to C:\TMP
Same for SYSTEM TEMP and SYSTEM TMP
If they don't exist, ADD them and follow the instructions above.
After closing out all of the windows when finished, make a directory called TEMP and TMP at the C:\ root.
Click USER TEMP variable. Click Edit. Change the path to C:\TEMP
Click USER TMP variable. Click Edit. Change the path to C:\TMP
Same for SYSTEM TEMP and SYSTEM TMP
If they don't exist, ADD them and follow the instructions above.
After closing out all of the windows when finished, make a directory called TEMP and TMP at the C:\ root.
ASKER
Starting Update Session
Unable to find valid repository
Closing update session.
Still not working.
Unable to find valid repository
Closing update session.
Still not working.
ASKER
I did all of above, still no update.
Do you use ePO Orchestrator at all?
Do you know where FrmInst.exe is?
Do you know where FrmInst.exe is?
Double check the temp variables. Sometimes they don't save.
Also, post your AutoUpdate log file found in:
\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Network Associates\AntiVirus??\Aut oUpdate.lo g
Also, post your AutoUpdate log file found in:
\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Network Associates\AntiVirus??\Aut
Run "dcomcnfg" from the DOS prompt
Select "Component Services"
Select "My Computer"
Open DCom config folder
Click no on the pop up dialog if it appears.
Select Framework Services
Right click on properties and select "Security" tab. Change "Launch" to "Use default".
Click on "Apply".
Close the windows
Run Update
See if this helps
Select "Component Services"
Select "My Computer"
Open DCom config folder
Click no on the pop up dialog if it appears.
Select Framework Services
Right click on properties and select "Security" tab. Change "Launch" to "Use default".
Click on "Apply".
Close the windows
Run Update
See if this helps
ASKER
I do not use ePolicy. I did a search for FrmInst.exe and it is located in C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrmInst.exe. I also double checked the temp variables, they did save. I ran the dcomcnfg thing and unfortunately, no change. Here is the Updatelog.txt
8/10/2004 3:20:07 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:20:07 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:20:09 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:20:09 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Closing update session.
8/10/2004 3:24:49 PM TSOFFICE\thinsley Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:24:49 PM TSOFFICE\thinsley Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:24:49 PM TSOFFICE\thinsley Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:24:49 PM TSOFFICE\thinsley Closing update session.
8/10/2004 3:45:13 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:45:13 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:45:14 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:45:14 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Closing update session.
8/10/2004 3:52:39 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:52:39 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:52:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:52:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Closing update session.
8/10/2004 3:52:58 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:52:58 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:52:59 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:52:59 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Closing update session.
8/10/2004 3:53:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:53:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:53:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:53:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Closing update session.
8/10/2004 3:20:07 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:20:07 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:20:09 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:20:09 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Closing update session.
8/10/2004 3:24:49 PM TSOFFICE\thinsley Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:24:49 PM TSOFFICE\thinsley Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:24:49 PM TSOFFICE\thinsley Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:24:49 PM TSOFFICE\thinsley Closing update session.
8/10/2004 3:45:13 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:45:13 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:45:14 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:45:14 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Closing update session.
8/10/2004 3:52:39 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:52:39 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:52:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:52:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Closing update session.
8/10/2004 3:52:58 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:52:58 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:52:59 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:52:59 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Closing update session.
8/10/2004 3:53:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting VirusScan task: AutoUpdate
8/10/2004 3:53:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Starting update session.
8/10/2004 3:53:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Unable to find a valid repository.
8/10/2004 3:53:40 PM TSOFFICE\Administrator Closing update session.
Get yourself a copy of FileMon and RegMon.exe. Begin with FileMon.exe and start capturing events. As soon as you begin capturing events, go and attempt an Auto Update. Immediately after, stop capturing events.
Look in the results for PATH NOT FOUND with mcupdate.exe.
Look in the results for PATH NOT FOUND with mcupdate.exe.
ASKER
OK, so the PATH NOT FOUND errors, do I create the directories, etc?
Maybe, maybe not. Can you post a listing of all the PATH errors?
ASKER
There are more than a couple. Here goes:
648 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09 01\McUpdat e.dll PATH NOT FOUND Attributes: Error
649 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09 01\McUpdat e.dll PATH NOT FOUND Attributes: Error
658 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09 01\Product .dll PATH NOT FOUND Attributes: Error
659 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09 01\Product .dll PATH NOT FOUND Attributes: Error
668 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09 01\Product .dll PATH NOT FOUND Attributes: Error
669 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09 01\Product .dll PATH NOT FOUND Attributes: Error
673 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09 01\Shutilr c.dll PATH NOT FOUND Attributes: Error
1110 7:50:26 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Common Files\Network Associates\Engine\mcscan32 .dll PATH NOT FOUND Attributes: Error
1111 7:50:26 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Common Files\Network Associates\Engine\mcscan32 .dll PATH NOT FOUND Attributes: Error
1671 7:50:30 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Common Files\Network Associates\Engine\mcscan32 .dll PATH NOT FOUND Attributes: Error
1672 7:50:30 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Common Files\Network Associates\Engine\mcscan32 .dll PATH NOT FOUND Attributes: Error
648 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09
649 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09
658 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09
659 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09
668 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09
669 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09
673 7:50:25 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\Res09
1110 7:50:26 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Common Files\Network Associates\Engine\mcscan32
1111 7:50:26 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Common Files\Network Associates\Engine\mcscan32
1671 7:50:30 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Common Files\Network Associates\Engine\mcscan32
1672 7:50:30 AM mcupdate.exe:3736 QUERY INFORMATION C:\Program Files\Common Files\Network Associates\Engine\mcscan32
Those should exist - do they? Make them if they don't and try again.
I still can't believe the TEMP variables didn't fix the issue. You sure you made the C:\TEMP and C:\TMP folders too?
I still can't believe the TEMP variables didn't fix the issue. You sure you made the C:\TEMP and C:\TMP folders too?
ASKER
Yes, I can send screenshots if you like. I'll start on the directories and paths that it is complaining about. Should I also look at the FILE NOT FOND errors as well?
Well, here's how it works.
You'll see a pattern where it says like FILE.DLL - NOT FOUND in <THIS PATH>
Then, a line down, it will show FILE.DLL - NOT FOUND in <THIS OTHER PATH>
A few lines later, it will find it.
So, for your case, I would for now just check the PATH NOT FOUND and create the directories if they don't exist.
You'll see a pattern where it says like FILE.DLL - NOT FOUND in <THIS PATH>
Then, a line down, it will show FILE.DLL - NOT FOUND in <THIS OTHER PATH>
A few lines later, it will find it.
So, for your case, I would for now just check the PATH NOT FOUND and create the directories if they don't exist.
ASKER
I've created the directories and the update still does not work.
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Right, I've called McAfee and they are trying to escalate it but not getting much help. I'll try both of your suggestions. Thanks!
Yeah, when I originally had this problem I solved it before McAfee could. I should work for them eh?
ASKER
No doubt! Or at least charge them!
ASKER
Thanks for your help! I called hteir tech support and with their help, along with all of the steps you gave me, the problem was solved. Thank you so much for your help! Have a good weekend.
What was the issue??? Good to hear...
ASKER
Well they couldn't give me a definite answer on that. We went through all of their steps and it still didn't work, after I added your steps to the mix, we came out on top.
If so I hate to offer the obvious answer, but have you tried rebooting since the uninstall and try again?