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qworster
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Bryn Mawr, PA

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qworster

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Latest Windows Update causes computer to crash over and over

So, somehow automatic update got turned on in my laptop (I think my wife turned it on accidentally), and Microsoft automatically installed an XP update last night. This morning, my computer's been crashing all over the place. Even opening a file on the desktop caused it to lock up three times. The only thing that restored it is holding the power button until it shuts off and starting over.
FINALLY I thought to check out System Restore, and sure enough there was the checkpoint. Restoring to a system checkpoint yesterday morning seems to have made things right again.

MICROSOFT, KEEP YOUR %$*&^@ HANDS OFF MY COMPUTER!!!

swhx7
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join:2006-07-23
Elbonia

swhx7

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Problems caused by Tuesday's security patch, ms07-017 (a.k.a. kb 925902) are discussed here: »Latest Windows update disables AVG antivirus

The problems especially affect those with Realtek drivers, and Microsoft has a page about that. Other problems have also been reported including boot problems. See the thread linked above and more links in it.