Re: Windows Update Breaks Windows?

Ross M. Greenberg wrote:

I just picked up a new HP machine from BJ's -- dyal Athlon64's, 2 gb mem,
200 gb HC @ 7200rpm, 19" flat panel display, Windows XP media edition with
SP2. Works like a champ. $800!!

Windows Update tries to install 49 updates. When I let it, I no longer
have Internet access -- not even a ping works.

You probably didn't use Customize but just installed the Updates with the
Express option. There was probably a network adapter driver update in there
and it is always a Bad Idea to use drivers from Windows Update. Roll back
the driver for your network adapter or reinstall it from the HP driver
restore (there should be an entry in your Start Menu).

How to Roll Back a Device Driver - http://tinyurl.com/86yb6

Malke
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