Posted on 06/24/2010 5:38:17 AM PDT by dangerdoc
Windows 7 critical update appears to have crashed my computer. System restore was not effective, and my computer remains unbootable.
I'm curious if anyone else has had a problem this morning.
I will look into the problem more deeply this evening after work and post what I find.
I got a warning from Microsoft Security Essentials last night that my copy of Windows 7 may be a conterfeit (it isn’t). I had to download the software to validate that I had a “genuine” copy, and it still said it was counterfeit. I ended up restoring from a system image, and no problems after that.
Thanks. Glad I could help!
Thanks for the ping.
It crashed my husbands computer.....
Bummer.
Did he have any problems getting it running?
OOPS I was wrong, he updated Vista....and it is still dead....
I have a Mac and put in a new operating system and updated without any problems......I just don’t understand why Microsoft can’t get this stuff right...
This is not a my system is better commentary because I actually like both....it is just frustrating for PC users.....
I just got the Mac laptop working again. The battery went bad, had to drive an hour to the Mac shop to get the battery replaced, then a month later, the recharger cord broke. Had to wait a week to get a new one. We just got every thing working and now the Windows laptop is down.
This is the first time an update has adversely affected me, and I’m not 100% sure that it was the problem, I’ll have to dig into the problem tonight after work.
With my slow internet, it’s going to take about 3 hours to download the iso file.
I chose ubuntu because I have heard users talking about it being their favorite flavor. I assume it will have some sort of GUI and USB support. It’s been years since I’ve used the command prompt and I don’t know unix anyway.
Because of the delay, I decided to pull the hard drive, unfortunately, there are some retaining screws that I can’t get to without a major disassembly, I’m really hoping the live CD works.
Last night's updates included the following:
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Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows 7 x64-based Systems (KB981078) Installation date: 6/24/2010 3:00 AM Installation status: Successful Update type: Recommended Install this update to resolve issues with Media Center for Windows 7. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. More information: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190670 Help and Support: http://support.microsoft.com
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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB982526) Installation date: 6/24/2010 3:01 AM Installation status: Successful Update type: Important This update addresses a set of known issues of the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. More information: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=190967 Help and Support: http://support.microsoft.com
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Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB982519) Installation date: 6/24/2010 3:01 AM Installation status: Successful Update type: Recommended Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications. For complete details of this update, see the associated Knowledge Base Article. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. More information: http://support.microsoft.com/KB/982519 Help and Support: http://support.microsoft.com
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Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB980846) Installation date: 6/24/2010 3:01 AM Installation status: Successful Update type: Recommended Install this update to allow Windows 7 to provide a Windows Vista context for legacy applications designed for older Windows versions. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. More information: http://support.microsoft.com/KB/980846 Help and Support: http://support.microsoft.com
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Today I got another update to install:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile for Windows 7 x64-based Systems (KB982670) Download size: 41.0 MB You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect. Update type: Recommended The Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile provides a subset of features from the .NET Framework 4. The Client Profile is designed to run client applications and to enable the fastest possible deployment for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Windows Forms technology. More information: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=191022 Help and Support: http://support.microsoft.com
Thanks.
My goal for the moment is getting a 48 gig video project off the hard drive. Then installing a working disc image.
I’ve tried all restore points with no luck which makes me think this is more than a failed update.
At this point I’m very frustrated I can’t get to two restraining screws to get the old hard drive out. If I could I would just run into town get a new HD, put it in the computer, put my old image on it, plug the old hard drive into a case and just mess with it at my leisure.
It is set for automatic updates - I shut down and rebooted several hours later at which time it finished configuring updates. Later, I came on FR, clicked on one article and the mouse icon looked like a little page of type - computer frozen. ALT/CTRL/DEL had no effect (nothing did). I removed the battery and power cord to shut it off.
Two hours later, it is still the same. If I put in the battery or power cord I still have a black screen. The computer is "running" - but nothing.
I'm trying to find something on ms groups but decided to come here first.
I cannot run the restore disks - nothing.
Running Windows 7 Professional, set on automatic updates.
Now my Outlook will not open on command or link to other programs.
What happened?
I don’t know. I have been using computers for 20+ years and I have never had this kind of problem without a hardware fault or some misadventure on my part.
BTW: I'd like to take just a moment to point out to anyone else who happens to notice this thread, how marvelously peaceful it has been. Wonder why that is? Anyone... anyone... Bueller?
Thanks for responding. It was a general plea for help from anybody out there.
I’m running ESET Smart Security...but wondering if I allowed access to a counterfeit ‘update’.
I HATE COMPUTERS!
How do I mount a drive under unix. I was hoping I could just click on the drive and use drag & drop like I would under windows. I am also hoping that it will recognize a USB drive without any special machinations.
I'm open to experience and advice.
Ubuntu should be fine. Don't put the USB in the slot until after you're all booted up and you should be able to just click on it and go. I haven't used a recent ubuntu, so I can't tell you exactly what the file manager will be like. It should be fairly straightforward to figure out though, even if it doesn't look much like what you are used to. Good luck with it!
He really is not certain if happened because of the updates or there is a hardware issue.....
Good luck to you
“Now my Outlook will not open on command or link to other programs.”
Any luck?
Nope...it involves my home system.
My buddy is taking over the computer later today with TEAMVIEWER...to straighten it out.
Will let you know what the problem is/was.
thanks.
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