Here is a fun one for yall. I have a windows server 2008 SP1 running Exchange Server 2007 SP1. The client called because exchange server was not running. I have been unable to get the services for exchange to start, they timeout. Upon review other services non-related to Exchange won't start. I cant run Windows Update, i get an error code preventing me. Could be corruption? Thinking it might be some corruption, i ran SFC, but it didnt find any issues. I tried to install Windows 2008 SP2, installer won't run, says the file is corrupt (downloaded several times) Tried to install Windows Installer 4.5, won't run says wrong OS type. So then I thought, maybe its a virus? Ran Bit Defender Rescue CD and it found 8 viruses and removed them. However its not any better. Can't run MalwareBytes Can't run Hijackthis Can't run Threatfire Was able to run Hitman Pro Cloud version but it didnt detect anything bad. I've been in IT for 20 years, and If this is a virus this would be the first time I have not been able to clean it. Does anyone else have any ideas I could try before I determine I have been beat by a virus? Brad Nelson MCSE/DCSE/A+/Network+/WCSP

Hello Brad, Whats the error code you are receiving ? What is the event Id you are receiving while to start the services ? Did you tried cleaning the Virus from the safe mode ? and also please download the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and give a try http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspx For Exchange Relate Queries you might post in the Exchange Server forums as well http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/exchangesvrgeneral/threads http://www.virmansec.com/blogs/skhairuddin

Hi, I highly recommend you to scan for virus and malwares on both the server and client sides. For more information and support on virus issues, I would also like to suggest that you call Microsoft PC Safety telephone number, 1-866-727-2338 (1-866-PCSAFETY). This service offers no-charge assistance for virus-related issues or questions. Also, you can check Microsoft Security and Privacy Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/security/ Regarding the Service Pack 2 installation problems, please refer to the following article: How to troubleshoot Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service pack installation issues http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947366 Hope this helps. Regards, Bruce Forum Support Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help and unmark them if they provide no help. If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com.

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Update: After I installed a new Harddrive and installed a new OS, i couldnt run windows updates. I decided it might be a hardware issue, I called Dell. Dell beleives its a hardware issue. They are replacing some parts and we will see if that fixes the issue. I'll keep you updated on the progress. Brad Nelson MCSE/DCSE/A+/Network+/WCSP