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• Windows Update has messed up my computer...?

  I was going to restart my computer and saw the update windows... so I decided to update my computer so... When windows has finished updating and reloading... He would work for the first minute or so it would freeze... Freeze not literally... but nothing will work and I can still move the mouse but the mouse icon would be stuck in this symbol of loading... (the little blue circle)

  At the beginning I thought I would just let it finish loading all that computers in train load... but 30 minutes later, its still stuck on loading... I did a hard reboot, and the same thing would happen... 30 seconds - 1 minute to load windows it would freeze just about anything under its weight...

  So I thought the windows update screwed up my computer... I loaded in safe mode and tried to do a system restore, only to discover that my computer system restore has been disabled! ??? ... so now I have no idea what to do... someone please help me I have a lot of work to do... Thanks in advance

  on the top of my head, here are my computer specs:

  Windows Vista SP1
  Intel Core i7 940
  12 GB of ram
  NVIDIA FX 1700

  Update on the situation:

  I've posted on several technical forums and 2 of them have been asked to go into SafeMode Add/Remove programs and uninstall then windows updates...

  The problem with that is that my computer does not record the fact that he just installed an update... It is said that the update performed on the computer has been on the 17th of September... the date today here is Sept. 23...

  I uninstalled the 2 updates from 17 without prevail... the problem persists... I load windows in normal mode... and 30 sec-1 min later it freezes just on loading things...

  Should I just keep uninstalling windows updates until the problem is solved?

  No answer to this problem... two days of discussions of the forum tech 6... 1 hour 4 telephone conversation with microsoft support technology... end result? Reinstall Windows... GG

• Windows Update Causes Massive screw-up system. Help!

  Hello world!

  I need help desperately. I use a HP Slimline desktop running Vista. I've recently updated (last Tuesday or more) using UPDATES AUTOMATIC - and my computer everything is SCREWED now.

  Essentially - I installed the update as part of the shutdown process, as I normally would. But restart my computer, it gets regarding the screen before the log-in (when he has this loading bar bit and the rest of the screen is black). Momentarily, one of two things happens:

  1. blue screen of death. The computer turns off, tells me to reboot and try to restart in Mode without failure.

  2. Startup Repair launches. I ran the diagnostic tool, but it has not detected any problem.

  So pretty much the problem is that WINDOWS WILL NOT BOOT. In the Startup Repair, it tells me there is no problem with anything - but it also TELLS me THAT SYSTEM RESTORE has BEEN STOP on my computer. I do not disable this feature!

  I have all my files stored on my external hard drive - however, my computer does not recognize this drive. My wireless internet, which is usually given if my computer is turned on or not, also does not work.

  I'm totally screwed? I mean, I've never used to before startup repair and it is confusing, mostly because I do not know why the system restore does not work. I CANNOT LAUNCH MODE without FAILURE or any other useful tips from Windows.

  What can I do? Help, please.

  the computer had McAfee installed as a trial when I bought it. Have since renewed - subscription is up to date, and no problems have been associated with him other than he identify some of my updates of windows as spyware.

  1 applications McAfee (and Norton) are known to not not upgrade (or uninstalling) itself. Even on the assumption that you have purchased a subscription before the free trial period has expired, there is a good chance that "remnants" of the trial caused the version purchased, renewed not to install and work properly.

  2. the fact that the application of McAfee is supposed to be identify legitimate (assumed) updates to Windows as"spyware" is certainly the evidence to me that the application of McAfee was not "works" and therefore led to the infection of W32/Alureon rootkit you are dealing with now.

  To be clear as possible, your problems are not due to the installed KB977165 itself, they are due the KB977165 have installed on an already infected computer. [1]

  That being said, I wouldn't bother a support of opening incident now. Follow these steps, instead:

  [You may want to print these instructions for offline viewing.]

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista#section_3

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) otherwise and before using a flash drive or the SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  NB: The McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the removal tool from McAfee before installing updates, Windows Service Packs, or updates IE and before you reinstall your purchased version of McAfee Security Center [2].

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  See also:

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  ==========================
  [1] see http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2010/02/17/update-restart-issues-after-installing-ms10-015-and-the-alureon-rootkit.aspx
  [2] professionally and personally speaking, I don't stick with McAfee Security Center (or any other application from McAfee or any Norton application) if I were you. But it's your computer...

  ~ 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

• Have a Windows update and my screens are all screwed up now, Please HELP!

  I am running Vista Home Basic and day before yesterday when I rebooted my computer, a Windows update itself installed. He said he was installing 1 of 1 files. I knew the idea of what the update was for, but when I brought my system to the top of the screen and all open windows, including web screens are all strange and almost hourglass like? I tried to restore my system to three times, tried to adjust resolutions and even settings on my old monitor and nothing works. It also seems that all icons and things are a little bit bigger and I don't see anything on the left and the right of my screen. Can someone help me? The only thing that seems normal is the password screen that appears when I turn on my computer before I get to my home page? Any ideas?

  Hi PVneedshelp,

  Welcome!

  I suggest that you try to system restore to the point before you install the update by using the Windows vista installation disc.
  To use the Windows recovery environment, you must have the Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation disc. To start the Windows recovery environment, follow these steps:
  1 put the installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer.
  2. press a key when you are prompted.
  Note If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.
  3. Select a language, a time , and monetaryand a method of keyboard or input and then click Next.
  4. click on repair your computer 
  5. in the dialog box System Recovery Options, click the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next
  In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click System Restore to restore the operating system to the restore point created when the program or the driver has been installed.
   
  Check out the link for more information below.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/restore-your-computer-from-a-system-image-backup

  If the previous step fails, then I suggest that you uninstall the display adapter driver that is present on the computer and then install the latest driver for graphic map of the manufacturer's Web site and check if it works very well.

  You must be logged on as administrator to perform these steps.
  How to uninstall a computer device driver.
  1. open the Manager of devices by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking system and Maintenance, and then clicking device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  2. in Device Manager, look for the device you want to Update, and then double-click the nameof the device .
  3. click on the tab driver , then click Uninstall and follow the instructions.
  Once the uninstall is complete, restart the computer and then install the driver to view CAD that you downloaded from the website of computer manufacturer.

  Also suggest to run Windows updates and make sure that you install the availability.

  1. open Windows Update by clicking the Start button, all programsand then click Windows Update.
  2. in the left pane, click check for updates, and then wait while Windows searches the latest updates for your computer.
  3. If updates are found, click install updates. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.
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• Windows Update (KB2541763) has screwed my computer and I can't uninstall it!

  [1] it is a good copy of 64 bit Vista Home premium that was a clean may installation, the computer came originally preinstalled with Home Basic 32 bit.

  [2] MSE has been installed on 21/05/2011.

  [3] MSE is not automatically updated, I've always updated definitions through Windows updates when they become available as well as other updates.

  [4] by using the tab to update fails to update the definitions manually.  "Security Essentials could not complete the virus and update the definitions of spyware on 07/02/2011, 08:06 following a problem of network connectivity or internet.

  A1. You have activated the installation of 64-bit Vista yet?

  A2. Assuming that you have also done the clean install may 21, how long was the computer connected to the internet or local networks (i.e. other computers) BEFORE you install MSE AND got the computer fully patched to Windows Update AND BEFORE you have installed other applications (other than MSE; for example, Office;) Windows Live Essentials)?

  A3A. Is - this "I've always updated definitions through Windows updates" means that the Automatic Updates installs definitions MSE updates or have you perform a manual check for updates (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/How-can-I-tell-if-my-computer-is-up-to-date) in order to update the definitions of MSE? [1]

  A3b. Open / click on MSE help | On Security Essentials via arrow: what is the Version of the engine & Antivirus/Antispyware definitions displayed here?

  A4. It's not a good sign.

  ==================================================
  [1] updated definitions/Signatures MSE FAQ
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/thread/74e507b8-f6da-4ECA-8CE7-d1aca7d3f1ba

  A1. Yes, I have activated Windows.

  A2. MSE has been the first app I installed so I wouldn't say it was long after the first commissioning (with in about 10 minutes), I could have Windows running the updates in the background before or during this time if it prompted me.

  If I remember there was a lot of updates before SP2, so I'm sure that MSE has been installed prior to the installation of SP2.  Overall, it would have the majority of the evening before be updated through windows update.  I remember it being that quite a long process so lets say 4 or 5 hours.

  A3A. Updates automatic warns me of new updates in the system tray and I have a quick check through them and more often that otherwise they are updates to the definitions of MSE and I always install as well as all other windows updates that may or may not be available.

  It is quite common, so I start often manually updates windows to check to see if I am up to date.  I have in the past, but in general I will have already been updated.

  A3b. Engine version: 1.1.7000.0

  The antivirus definition: 1.107.690.0

  AntiSpyware definition: 1.107.690.0

  This is my story of most recent update, in the top of the page it is the failed attempts using the tab by MSE update after your request to try this: HISTORY of update

  He also seems to be on the attempt of an update of definitions of the 30 that had to be through Windows updates, I just checked to see if MSE can always be updated using Windows updates and which also fails.

• Unable to boot after Windows update

  Hello

  As is strives to update windows today, I wasn't expecting to lock up my computer, but now I am facing blue screen of death at every start. The Startup Repair tool is not help... So for now, the only option I see is to reformat my C drive?

  It was really unexpected, that I was a bit installing optional updates in windows (mainly the drivers I think for the fingerprint reader, graphics...) when my pc crashed. I hope to recover some of the files on my desktop before reformatting.

  So I don't expect too much help here because I can do basically anything that even the startup repair does not work. But I wonder, is there some windows updates that are to be avoided? I'd only like to know this only screwed to the top of my pc. I'm runnign the w520 on windows 7btw.

  Thank you!!

  Aurel

  Hello Peter, thanks for your response. I could back up my files on my C drive using a DOS command prompt and then restored a system image of a few months ago.

  Aurel

• bad windows update: STOP: 0 x 00000050 (0x00000000, 0x00000001, 0 x 80098004, 0 x 80515103) _

  I have windows xp home edition and after auto update from Feb. I got the blue screen with above Stop numbers.
  I do not have a CD with the OP on it, it did not come with the computer (as much these days, could not even burn your own).
  Is there something I can do?
  Either way, MS should take care of that. They have sent updates and screwed up our computers. At least help us here and do anything else to fix.

  Thanks for any help.

  This seems to be the solution.

  I'll try tonight as I'm having the same issue on an old HP laptop running Windows XP

  http://benosullivan.co.UK/Windows/how-to-fix-PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA-stop-0x00000050-after-Windows-Update/

• Help with shortcuts removed/dead and weird Windows Update

  OK, so some time so that I was on vacation, my om used my PC in about 5 min to do something I told him to do. And somehave, when I returned, all the buttons in the start menu under the 'Connect to' or wathever is blocked. Whenever I press them, Windows is opening an empty window. Like all empty them, no text at all. And shortcuts (those in the lower-right corner) died too, all of them.  In addition to the Windows Update, its quite weird. When I open and select 'Install updates' (because I turned off auto update), he did his thing and goes to the classic blue/green start with updated text. And stays there. Can use hours and get back, and it is screwed up and before it resets the fact again. And once again. And once again. Help!

  Kraizer,
  We need to know some info on your system.  What version of level pack Windows\service are you running?  What error codes do you receive?  Questions you have indicated, I would look for in an infection possible virus\malware.  You should take a look at this thread: Mike to get rid of malware – Microsoft answers Support Engineer
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• DNS server error that always brings back us to windows update erros trying to get on the internet

  Vista - hate him. I spent hours on the phone with a brand new computer that Toshiba with Vista 64-bit Edition Internet will stop working with the DNS server unknownerror. Sometimes reboot help but with all Windows update he internet is a luxury. Internet connection is perfect, perfect bc other laptops in the House with no problem, router, no viruses etc., computer - fine tooth - comb nothing.

  Take each OFF download windows update and work until updates again and then started barking at me, something is missing like its updates! Can't very well what update is screwing the connection or networking or a framework-Silverlight is always suspcious to me also.

  My icon for internet splits in two and shows as a #2 without asking confirmation except for a mysterious update. Access: Local and Internet. Symbol of the Internet will be turned off and will not ever look like disconnected until you try to connect.

  That's why people are going to Apple. Windows will not help or is somewhere secret and accept just your visa and mastercard and so what still you? Vista I can't update and no security.

  Toshiba is not very user-friendly, that is toward the back, they discovered Windows was the question. Isn't our problem, said - even if we're stuck with Vista with their product!

  I'd love to hear if someone has SIMILAR problems or if anything that I did not have tried! Thank you very much.

  Signed. Never buy new windows - toshiba on my list too.

  Hi begodsbutterfly,

  Welcome to the forum of answers windows vista.

  We are sorry for the inconvenience that you had to go through. I have some steps you can try to solve this problem.

  Try to check in SafeMode with Networking if the same problem occurs. To start in safe mode with network, restart your computer and press the F8 key for about four to five times. You will see the window options of safe mode with network in rated advanced. Use the arrows on your keyboard to select Safe mode, and then press ENTER.

  Please check if you get the error in safe mode with network.

  You can also try a system restore to the date when the computer was working fine.

  To do a system restore, please follow the steps below:

  1. click on start to reduce this includes this image, type systempropertiesprotection in the Search box and press ENTER.

  Reduce this includes this imaIf that you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or click on allow.

  2. in the System Properties dialog box, on the System Protection tab, click System Restore.

  3. in the System Restore dialog box, select choose a different restore point, and then click Next

  4. Select the restore point that you want to use, and then click Next.

  5 confirm your restore point and then click Finish System Restore restores the selected Windows Vista configuration and then restarts the computer.

  6 log in the computer. When the restoration of the system of confirmation page appears, click on OK.

  The system restore article is:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

  I hope this information is useful.

  Please let us know if you need further assistance.

  Concerning
  Rehman - Microsoft Support

• Windows Update Gets an error

  Again, I got a notice for windows update, then it screw up the start. Got the 8001E2B995 error. Several times I had to restore, but this time I had to reboot several times to get the job of the computer. Everytimes I had to restore I had to reload my Mcaffe, it's a great pain...

  Hi nfondy,

  Thank you for using answers Forum.

  I'm not finding any reference to this error code.
  Can you post the exact error message you received?

  Have you been able to update since the system restore?
  If this isn't the case, you can download the update for manual installation if you can identify the article it references.

  You can check which updates are available by clicking Start and then typing "update."
  Right-click on the entry of the appears, and then click "Run as Administrator". You can request your password.

  Please let us know if that helps.

  Chris
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• WINDOWS UPDATES AUTOMATIC @ SHUT DOWN MODE AND THEN MY COMPUTER IS NOT WORKING WHEN I TURN IT BACK

  Wow, I thought that I already asked the question. ??? I recently re - set up my old computer from last year. Everything went well on it. All my programs, files, photos, email and internet wall works very well. I went to shut it down and Windows Update popped up indicating not to touch or power off the computer turns off automatically after Windows updates were installed then... There were 22 updates installed by Windows Update and the computer is down. I waited for 6 or 7 minutes and turned on my system back to see nothing load, my monitor screen educated on and said to go to sleep! If someone can tell me what Windows has done to my system. Why they ask me to pay for something that they obviously screwed and how to contact a live person who can help me with their question? PLEASE, ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. MY NAME IS ELIZABETH AND I CAN BE CONTACTED AT 228.385.0336. Thank you very much!

  Hi Elizabeth,.
   
  Check if the fix given in this link will help you in fixing the issue:
  The computer leaves not put into hibernation or does not Wake-on-LAN mode ensures
   
  I also suggest you to follow the steps in this article and the Coachman.
  How to solve the problems of hibernation and standby in Windows XP
   
  For more information on phone Microsoft support option, see:
  Support for Windows XP technical issues and troubleshooting

• Hewlett-Packard Pavilion Elite: I've lost my Windows update history

  I have put in some way my windows7 desktop computer so that only updates are displayed via the Control Panel & View Update History. It started quite recently & as far as I can tell there were no problem, but if a problem any occurred, it might be useful to review the history of update. My Vista laptop displays up to date all the way back to 2009.

  Online search, gave information about the deletion of the history log (without removing the updates, of course).  This is not what I want, but a couple I looked on says that the story would begin again accumulate.

  I would like to restore the full history, including all recent updates log, if possible. If this is not possible, I would like to at least repeat history acummulating.

  Is this possible? If so, how?

  Updates optional relating to drivers is not to install the item.  Windows Update has the habit of their screwing.  If you need to move directly from the manufacturer.

  If you are unsure whether to install updates, ask here.

  The next time you get the Apple update send us a screenshot.  If you have installed QuickTime from Apple, then it should be OK to install it.

  It seems that your Windows Update problems need to be solved and you should have no problem in the future.  Now you know what to look for and what to do.

  Re your NVIDIA graphics card, I recommend that you download the app NVDI GeForce from here.  It will continually check your driver for updates and automatically.  It is much preferred that getting the update via Windows Update.

  This guide to safe surfing to see what to look out for.  Do not open attachments from email from someone you don't know.

  http://www.Symantec.com/connect/blogs/10-safe-surfing-tips-safer-Internet-Day-2013

  What anti-virus program do you use?

• Cannot access the network after you have installed the Windows updates

  original title: Windows update and Acer Aspire M3201

  Hi, I have a problem with my Acer Aspire M3201, which has Windows Vista on it. The system has installed the Windows Update automatically, so I can't access the internet and home network more. So I restored the previous update windows, then I can get into the internet again. A week later the update windows again but this time somehow corrupted previous restoration, I cannot restore and can not enter in the internet. I bought Windows 7 to upgrade my Windows Vista computer. The upgrade went OK game, but it was also installed the updateautomatically, and I cannot yet access the internet web browser of screws, but the command, I can ping any web site as www.cisco.com. Please help me. Thank you.

  If you updated that could trigger it, you can do is to uninstall and avoid installing it by hiding the update in Windows Update.

  Click Start, type: see installed updates
  Press enter on your keyboard
  Look for the update in question, no it click on, then click on uninstall.

  Restart your computer

  Open Windows Update, select the update, right-click and click Hide

  See also: Troubleshoot network Windows 7 http://clkon.us/bJtkA0

• Unresolved problems of high processor and Windows Update

  I have the same problems as many other people and it seems that Microsoft does not care their fixation.

  (1) Windows Update - updates runs for always (in days) without ever finding updates and uses 100% of CPU. I have updates installed until released in February 2016, since then, impossible to get more.

  (2) high CPU and memory for iphlpsvc. What is - why do I need?

  Running Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 under VirtualBox on a Mac.

  And no, I won't upgrade to Windows 10 (not that I could get updates even if I did!)

  Feel tempted to turn off Windows updates forever, everything they do is screw up my system.

  Andrea

  Seems good. Your Windows 7 is up to date. Please post again on the Microsoft Community Forums if you need help.

• Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.320 problem

  I have recently install Windows Service Pack 1 for my win 7 64 bit Pc I have install this update of Windows of screws.

  After this autometicaly install Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.320. After that Windows searches for just updates, it has no end... I tried to rename the ((Softwere Distribution Microsoft Fix, il et mise à jour de Windows Diagnostic..) but nothing happened...) Please help me sair...

  See the following topics:

  Fix Windows Update crashes or slows down on Windows 7