How to speed up the process of updating after clean install

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• Can not access the updates after clean install of Windows 7 Pro

  I have formatted my hard drive digital, preformed a clean install of Windows 7 Pro. Everything went well and OS seems to be properly authenticated.

  The question is not able to 'find' updates.  At startup, the message: NEW UPDATES AVAILABLE. When I check the updates, the process runs "forever" and never completes the process. The problem would be to my use of Office 2003? I have installed for messaging and Outlook calendar.  Here's the MGADiag.exe diagnostic tests.

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):

  -----------------------------------------

  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 0

  Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012

  Windows product key: *-* - 96DXD - 3PDHD-FC6KT

  Windows Product Key hash: FiWgfb/HBGU plus 7qzKd5NATMcX2iI

  Windows product ID: 00371-OEM-9314963-39295

  Windows product ID type: 8

  Windows license type: COA SLP

  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048

  ID: {0AC450E6-A3AD-405E-B244-B6074CECBF8A} (3)

  Admin: Yes

  TestCab: 0x0

  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Product name: Windows 7 Professional

  Architecture: 0 x 00000009

  Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.130828 - 1532

  TTS error:

  Validation of diagnosis:

  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->

  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->

  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  File: No.

  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->

  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->

  Office status: 100 authentic

  Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003 - 100 authentic

  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002

  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005_E2AD56EA-765-b01a_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-148-80004005_16E0B333-89-80004005_B4D0AA8B-1029-80004005

  Data browser-->

  Proxy settings: N/A

  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)

  Default browser: C:\Program Files (x 86) \Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe

  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast

  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled

  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed

  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled

  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled

  Active scripting: allowed

  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watadminsvc.exe[Hr = 0 x 80070003]

  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\npwatweb.dll[Hr = 0 x 80070003]

  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watux.exe[Hr = 0 x 80070003]

  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watweb.dll[Hr = 0 x 80070003]

  Other data-->

  Office details: {0AC450E6-A3AD-405E-B244-B6074CECBF8A}1.9.0027.06.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048x 64*-*-*-*-FC6KT00371-OEM-9314963-392958S-1-5-21-323565687-595391911-2700631585Dell Inc.. Latitude D630 Dell Inc.. A16 20090714000000.000000 + 000DE083907018400FA04090409Mountain Standard Time(GMT-07:00)03DELL M08 100100Microsoft Office Standard Edition 200311qQgWhuDYJMzZ2Ra9gyv5SUkXuJA =70141-051-9705975-560001 960A2760EC8D866

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->

  The software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

  Name: Windows 7 Professional edition

  Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, channel OEM_COA_SLP

  Activation ID: da22eadd-46dc-4056-a287-f5041c852470

  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f

  Extended PID: 00371-00186-149-639295-02-1033-7601.0000-0102016

  Installation ID: 001986425316033083061411071895367413981866374930874720

  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338

  The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339

  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341

  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340

  Partial product key: FC6KT

  License status: licensed

  Remaining Windows rearm count: 3

  Trust time: 25/01/2016 10:58:11

  Windows Activation Technologies-->

  HrOffline: 0x00000000

  HrOnline: n/a

  Beyond: 0 x 0000000000000000

  Event time stamp: n/a

  ActiveX: Not registered - 0 x 80040154

  The admin service: not registered - 0 x 80040154

  Output beyond bitmask:

  --> HWID data

  Current HWID hash: NgAAAAEABAABAAIAAAABAAAAAwABAAEA6GGi4iOfPAyIevyQRoOYoLzXkIWCAxbA4Klv5iqF

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->

  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->

  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes

  Windows marker version: 0x0

  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes

  BIOS information:

  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value

  REFERENCE DELL M08 APIC

  FACP DELL M08

  HPET DELL M08

  MCFG DELL M08

  ASF! REFERENCE DELL M08

  TCPA

  M08 DELL SLIC

  SSDT PmRef CpuPm

  Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

  Firecracker.DWR

  You can reset the Windows Update components by running the Fixit on this page. But if there is malware present, she will continue to reset the connection to the update servers:

  How to reset the Windows Update components

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Suggest you download and save the Fixit. Then configure the system before the clean boot by running:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista/Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Once the Fixit has been downloaded and the system is started in the pure State, check that the native Windows Firewall is now on if a 3rd party firewall has been used previously. Now run the Fixit and choose the default mode. Restart once it's done and see if the system can be connected to the update servers. If he can't, then rerun the Fixit and choose aggressive mode. Turn it back on when he finished the race and updates.

  I suggest before you stop and install the updates, disconnect from the Internet, first.

  I also recommend that download you and install Service Pack 3 for Office 2003, then look for updates in the Help menu.

• Windows 7 will be not updated after clean install

  I recently acquired a Vista laptop that I improved with a SSD and Windows 7 Professional.  After installation without incident on a new SSD and activation, I discovered that Win7 does not refresh the console update continues just search for updates and the CPU activity revolves around 50%.  I've linked several fixes on this site and others with no luck.

  I'm not a PC expert, but I (FINALLY) know what caused this problem and how to solve it!  , But first of all note that this is the solution for my WINDOWS 7 64-bit Home Premium just after a clean installation.  I don't know if this plan works for 32-bit systems or other 7s to win, but novel with minor changes and some research...?

  The part of Windows 7 that search updates would normally take 24 to 48 hours to complete his research.  You can tell that you have this problem, while you are waiting for the update search by CTRL-ALT-DEL, start the Task Manager, then watch TAB PROCESS, then click: show processes from all users.  Look down the list until you find a SVCHOST. EXE running by the SYSTEM which uses 50% or more of CPU and a large piece (73%) of memory.  Then, go to the window Windows Update of the control panel and it say to never look updates.  Then return to the Task Manager and KILL the big 50% fat process that you just found.

  MS produced a patch (patches of 2 k) that you can't normally without an update.  There is a way to download these files from 2 k, but then...

  You cannot install them normally without using WUSA (the stand-alone installation of Windows Update program).  And if you try to use it to install the patches, WUSA must begin a new search for 48 hours for updates before installing anything.  It is a circular trap!

  Click on the following link to download Windows6. 1 KB3102810-x 64.msu

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=49540

  Use the registration option, DO NOT RUN IT!

  Click on the following link to download Windows6. 1 KB3112343-x 64.msu

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=50023

  Use the registration option, DO NOT RUN IT!

  Look for these two files in your DOWNLOADS folder.  Copy them to your DESKTOP.

  Now to install them, you must use the stand-alone Installer, WUSA, BUT you must FORCE IT to do quite simply without looking for always.  Here's how:

  First of all, copy the following line exactly and completely:

  'C:\Users\Edmund\Desktop\windows6.1-kb3102810-x64.msu' /wuforce

  Click the start planet;

  Click in the search programs and files;

  Type: RUN

  (Make sure that you run as administrator)

  Click on the RACE to the top of the page, then right click on it and select PASTE;

  Replace Edmund regardless of your username;

  Press ENTER and let it roll.  After the installation is done, then...

  Copy the following line exactly:

  'C:\Users\Edmund\Desktop\windows6.1-kb3112343-x64.msu' /wuforce

  Click the start planet;

  Click in the search programs and files;

  Type: RUN

  (Make sure that you run as administrator)

  Click on the RACE to the top of the page, then right click on it and select PASTE;

  Replace Edmund regardless of your username;

  Press ENTER and let roll again.  Once the installation is complete, RESTART your computer.

  You should now be able to install the updates in the control panel and search for updates.  10 minutes or less, you should have a huge list of KBs to download and install.

• Windows update fails to Downlaod after clean install

  Hello

  Im having problem installing windows update after clean install (although it happned to me after GHOST as well)
  On my new computer, I have 2 updates of isnatll 1:
  (1) Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)
  (2) update for Windows XP (KB898461)

  When I try to install them by using "Windows Update" or "Microsoft update" I get the following error code: Error Code: 0 x 80246002

  someone meet souch problem?
  When google for a solution based on this error code I found nothing.

  Thank you very much for your help,
  see you soon

  What were the problems you saw that you thought a "clean install" of Windows XP could solve?

  This "clean install" included formatting the HARD drive?

  The "clean install" left you with WinXP WinXP SP1, WinXP SP2 or WinXP SP3 gold (no Service Pack)?

  What application or antivirus security suite is installed and your current subscription?  What anti-spyware (other than Defender) applications?  What third-party firewall (if applicable)?

  A (another) Norton or McAfee application has already been installed on the computer (for example, a test free version comes preinstalled when you buy it and that would have been reinstalled, but invalid, when you did the clean install)?

  You receive an error code "0 x 80246002" when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update Web sites to install updates:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958056

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• How do I uninstall the apple software update when it will not uninstall in Control Panel of

  I spin XPservice pack 3 trying to install quick time, but says old version of "the apple software update cannot be installed please contact support - noone will support me"

  Hello

  Try this and see how you go...

  Download and run the Windows Install Cleanup Utility (from the link below), this will remove the registry entries for the software. After downloading and installing, run it and choose Update Software Apple asked about this program to remove:

  http://www.thewindowsclub.com/Microsoft-retires-Windows-Installer-Cleanup-utility first read this

  Download here

  http://MajorGeeks.com/Windows_Installer_CleanUp_Utility_d4459.html

  Concerning

  GT4U

• The latest XP update has been installed. Machine will not start now. How should I do?

  Original title: Windows XP update killed my PC
  April 13, 2011, the latest XP update has been installed.  Machine will not start now.  How should I do?

  Thank you

  Them

  From the F8 Advanced Boot Options menu, were you unable to choose:

  Disable the automatic restart in the event of system failure

  Your system sounds like it restarts to determine what he complains and then someone can help you to repair.

  This is why there is a disable automatic restart on system failure option...

  There is another option in the menu F8 Advance Startup Options:

  Last good Configuration known (your most recent settings that worked)

  I do not think that this will help you, but you can at least say you tried it if someone suggests.

  MS products generally work as expected, but may not perform as desired or expected.  You can push that dog and make good the bark.

• How can I activate the installation "hide update" in Windows/Microsoft update

  Last week I was constantly asked to install an update for Windows XP SP3 (security for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x 86 (KB2418241).) It was first installed in October 2010. I installed it 8 times since March 2, but continue to receive reminders. The ability to hide updates is absent from Windows/Microsoft update. How can I fix.

  I am happy to learn that they are all present.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Tip: you can print the following instructions for consultation offline.

  ACTIONS

  1. open Internet Explorer (only!) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946414 [ignore the title & symptoms].

  1B. ignorant of the "not recommended" or similar warnings, run difficulty he 50202 in DEFAULT modes and AGGRESSIVE. [1]

  2. restart, then IMMEDIATELY...

  3. open Internet Explorer (only!) at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com . Select CUSTOM and scan.

  => In the category of updates software optional on the left side of the scan results window, uncheck the KB2418241 & hide ("don't show me this update").

  -Online if an update of root certificates is listed under the category of updates software optional , install it to enjoy greater security of IE8.

  -Online Tip: with the exception of updates for MS Office, do NOT install any other updates software optional , or optional hardware updates. just hide them, too.

  Now, return to the main result window & install other updates listed (if any); Follow all the instructions.

  4. in response to this post with a status report.

  =======================================================
  [1] full Disclosure: the difficulty operating in aggressive mode will remove your update history (to the Windows Update Web site) but not list the updates installed in Add/Remove programs.

  [Last updated: March 6, 2014]

• How to speed up the removal of the files?

  Original title: search search index indexing re-indexing re-index research research research service troubleshooting troubleshooting

  In windows 7 Professional 64-bit. How to speed up the removal of the files. It takes 1.5 to 3.5 minutes to remove a file

  Before I give you a sensible answer in the following paragraphs, why don't you try not to create a new admin user account & try that.  I have absolutely no logic behind this suggestion, it's just that I've seen some strange symptoms in the other forum posts that have later been attributed to user profile problems and the test would take less than the time of deleting a single file without talking about relocation.

  Resettlement is a pain in the neck, so anything that resolves things without this point is worth.  Mine took me several days more sorting over several problems of McAfee.

  If the Dell disk is labeled 'réinstallation DVD' then he will do what is necessary because this is a full version of a Windows DVD installation [this is also what I have for them and that I used recently to reinstall from scratch].  Anyway, boot it from the disc only is not a destructive or dangerous act then you might try & see if the menus & options for the "repair installation" appear or not.  Just escape before you tell it to do anything then use again when you've prepared everything [backups, etc.].

  Your safe mode test confirms that Windows is at fault and not a third-party on your PC application.  The result of the safe mode is in fact a good result because this means that when you set Windows & malicious programs, you should be fine.

  Using the SpiritX AV cleaning tips will help you see if the malware is what corrupted Windows or if Windows comes to decide absolutely bloody & wreck itself.  If it is malware, so you still need to clean things up before the relocation to ensure that malicious software fails to cling to something during this relocation [I am simply repeating SpiritX here as I know nothing].

  It occurs to me that this Exchange did not once mention the Dell Factory Image Restore Partition.  This procedure is a little easier than relocation complete & it preserves the Dell-bundled utilties.  This is in essence an automatic & custom reinstall.  Before you begin this or even nothing else, in which case Dell did he not bring to your attention, you might not realize that Dell DataSafe Local Backup has a facility to make a USB / backup DVDR the Dell Factory restore partition .  This means you would retain the possibility to make a Dell factory restore in the future what you did with the hard drive in the meantime.  A disadvantage is that it would permanently replace the partitions that you have set up yourself [for Windows XP Mode or any other purpose] it really means return to the State wherever it was when you first opened the box.  My factory restore USB is 6.4 GB [Home Premium x 64 edition], but yours could be bigger - they advised me to use a 16 GB USB DRIVE as it was the size of the partition itself, then you can check the size to decide what USB can be required.

  I noticed that you talked to start in F8 for the repair menu or using a boot of the system repair disc. I guess you tried or had Dell try this for you.

  Good luck & patience.

• can I delay programs at first upward instead of remove them to speed up the process?

  can I delay programs at first upward instead of remove them to speed up the process?

  You can with services: http://www.tothepc.com/archives/delay-launch-of-applications-at-windows-7-startup/

  But what about the programs themselves, it may require a third-party program.

• Current version of the data in the database has changed since the user has launched the process of update: tabular

  Hi people

  Version of the apex is 4.2

  Oracle database: 11.2.0.2

  I have created a simple form in a table on a table with the following structure

  {code}

  Name                                                  Null?    Type

  ----------------------------------------------------- -------- --------------

  TID NOT NULL NUMBER

  TEAM_NAME VARCHAR2 (30)

  EMP_NAME VARCHAR2 (30)

  DATE OF REPORT_DATE

  CATEGORY_NAME VARCHAR2 (30)

  NUMBER OF CATEGORY_HR

  CATEGORY_COMMENT VARCHAR2 (120)

  CREATED_DT                                                     DATE

  CREATED_BY VARCHAR2 (30)

  STATUS VARCHAR2 (1)

  {code}

  In the form of default table is

  {code}

  Select

  TID,

  TID TID_DISPLAY,

  TEAM_NAME,

  EMP_NAME,

  REPORT_DATE,

  CATEGORY_NAME,

  CATEGORY_HR,

  CATEGORY_COMMENT,

  CREATED_DT,

  CREATED_BY

  of ' #OWNER # '. " TIMESHEET.

  {code}

  I wanted to add an additional line inserted in the tabular presentation, that's why I included 'UNION ALL' in the query like this

  {code}

  Union of all the

  Select

  TID, null,

  tid_display null,

  team_name null,

  emp_name null,

  report_date null,

  category_name null,

  category_hr null,

  category_comment null,

  created_dt null,

  created_by null

  of the double

  {code}

  After having done that, I can see a blank line on the form of tables, but each time I fill data in the fields and press the "SUBMIT" button, I get the below error

  Current version of the data in the database has changed since the user has launched the process of update

  Thank you

  Navneet

  Why are you insert an extra line manually in tabular from?  There is a feature to add a line.

  If you want to insert a blank line when the page loads, then create dynamic action, this is a most appropriate feature.

  If you manually insert an extra line so that you have to write the update for this procedure.

  Leave.

• A later version of the Apple software update is already installed on this computer.

  Recently, I had a new iPhone 5, so I had saved my old iPhone 4 with iTunes so I could transfer all my information. But when I connected my iPhone 5 it came with this message: "the"Rachel's IPhone"iPhone cannot be used because it requires a newer version of iTunes. Go to www.itunes.come to download the latest version of iTunes. " The iPhone 5 is iOS9.2

  So, I went on the website to download iTunes, since this was the 12.1.2 version and should be downloaded 12.3.2, went to do the implementation, then it came with the message: "a later version of the Apple software update is already installed on this computer." So, I tried to uninstall it (after each step on the Apple Support to do) but when I went back to uninstall all apple programs, I could not find "Apple Software Update", it wasn't in my programs...

  I did all the steps anyway, and the same message of "a later version of the Apple software update is already installed on this computer." came after I tried to reinstall iTunes.

  So, I guess my overall question is, what should I do? How can I fix?
  Please answer quickly.

  Try to repair the Apple Software Update of the programs and features Panel, remove it and then reinstall iTunes.

  For general advice, see troubleshooting problems with iTunes for Windows updates.

  The steps described in the second case are a guide to remove everything related to iTunes and then rebuild what is often a good starting point, unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach.

  Review the other boxes and other support documents list to the bottom of the page, in case one of them applies.

  More information area has direct links with the current and recent buildings if you have problems to download, must revert to an older version or want to try the version of iTunes for Windows (64-bit-for old video cards) as a workaround for problems with installation or operation, or compatibility with QuickTime software or a third party.

  Backups of your library and device should be affected by these measures but there are links to backup and recovery advice there.

  TT2

• My computer has been infected recently with Sirefef (AB and W variants). How will I know if I do a backup/clean install of the operating system or not?

  As says the question: my computer has been infected recently with Sirefef (AB and W variants).  How will I know if I do a backup/clean install of the operating system or not?

  I'm running a full system scan in ESM right now, and it has detected multiple instances of sirefef.   I have remove as they pop up, but I'm afraid that when I run another scan they all will always be there.  Is there a way to know if MSE is actually remove them and he cleaning?  If not, should I do a back up and reinstall the OS?

  Thank you.  I can choose to try this, however, I would like an answer to my other questions first.

  Sirefef is a rootkit and yes he can hide in your system.  This is why it has been suggested that you may need to reformat/reinstall.  In fact, it's the only way to eliminate malware.  Multiple scans with several scanners and no conclusion malware probably indicate he disappeared, but the key word is "probably".  Malwarebytes is good and what he finds now may be traces of the infection, but what he finds perhaps not active more - it is always good to run the scans so.

  What spare drive did you run?  What scanners did you use?  See again you and follow the guide "Malwaretips"?

  For the firewall problem, you can try the following Microsoft Fixit.

  Diagnose and automatically fix problems of Windows Firewall service

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_firewall_diagnostic/en-us

  One of the users of the Forum answers maintains that a great guide on information security is important for understanding the removal of malicious software.  See the following compliments of Brian M - for suggestions on how to solve your problem: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/malware-removal-guide/#after see: after the removal process and solve the problems of Post disinfection

  Uninstall/reinstall of MSE is how?  All the problems?  Have you tested MSE with eicar to be sure it's working?

  Assume that you have not had an opportunity to review the MSE Installation Checklist or you would have noted that MSE and Windows Defender cannot be used on the same computer.  So if WD works in fact it means MSE has been disabled/not not work correctly or not installed.

  See the next WD re: Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials

  Good luck...

• How can I find the version of Adobe Flash Player installed on my Mac

  1. How can I find the version of Adobe Flash Player installed on my Mac?  I'm on OS 10.11.5 and Safari 9.1.1.
  2. How can I determine if I need to update Adobe Flash Player

  There are several different methods to check which version is installed, two of them are:

  Option 1:

  • Go to System Preferences > Flash Player > Updates tab.  There are 2 variants of Flash Player on Mac, NPAPI for Safari and Firefox and PPAPI for opera and Chrome browsers, and both appear in the tab "Updates".
  • If Flash Player is installed the version installed is listed here.  If there is a version that is listed, click the check now button and Flash Player will check for an update.  If an update is available, a notification dialog box appears.
  • If there is not a version listed, Flash Player is not installed.  Click Install now to start the browser to the download page.  Download and install Flash Player.

  Option 2:

  • Launch the browser and go to https://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about.
    • If Flash Player is not installed, a "plugin missing" message appears when the Flash content should display.
      • Click on the "plugin missing" text and a window placard showing Flash Player is required poster.
      • Click more info to be directly to the download page to download and install Flash Player
    • If a previous version of Flash Player is detected and blocked by Safari, click on the "Outdated Flash" text and displays a windows Flash is obsolete screens.  Click on download Flash... button to be redirected to the download page to download and install the latest version.

• How can I disable the 'top sites' history of cleaning does not remove this and confusing and a risk to privacy

  How can I disable the 'top sites' history of cleaning does not remove this and confusing and a risk to privacy.
  It also serves as the sites I want to keep are my favorites
  Is there an alternatively an add-on for this

  Hi Wayne_a,

  If you are concerened about your privacy you can turn off this feature:

  Disable the new tab Page

• Why the 66 java update will not install on my iMac with el capitan?

  Why the 66 java update will not install on my iMac with el capitan?

  I recommend that you work with Oracle to see if they are aware of any problems with El Capitan, Java is their product and they would know better. But I was able to find this, it might help you:

  https://oliverdowling.com.au/2015/10/09/oracles-JDK-8-on-Mac-OS-x-El-Capitan/

  BTW, is there a reason you need Java?