[LINK] windows bluescreen

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

New Windows update bluescreening PCs

by Geoff Spick, 15th February 2010, 8:45 AM
<http://apcmag.com/new-windows-updates-bluescreening-pcs.htm>


The latest batch of Windows Updates are causing problems for some users 
resulting in blue-screens and panic.

Not only do we have the Windows 7 security trouble this week, but also 
one of the fixes in the latest batch of Microsoft Windows Updates is 
causing some (mostly Windows XP, but some Windows 7) users the sizeable 
headache of a blue screen error and the inability to boot into Windows. 

The killer is that to fix the problem, you need access to a Windows 
Installation CD. 

If you do have one, then the fix is explained (below) .. it requires use 
of the recovery console and some batch commands - how nostalgic! .. and 
has been approved by a Microsoft tech. 

<http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/73cea559-
ebbd-4274-96bc-e292b69f2fd1/#e9b28c45-635c-4adf-8d24-817bf39c207b>

If you don't have an install disc, or no drive as most netbook owners, 
then you'll need to start badgering Microsoft for help. 

According to Computerworld, the patch in question is the one that fixes 
the 17-year old vulnerability discovered by Google staff a few weeks ago.

Perhaps, it was better left alone? 

While the angry shouts of those stuck without a computer are getting 
louder it is interesting to see this problem has garnered less comments 
than the Windows 7 security feature mentioned earlier..

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Cheers,
Stephen