Re: Do not download the "VIA - Storage - Primary IDE Channel" update!!

"84rules" <84rules@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote

I downloaded and installed this update on three different machines (two Dell
laptops and an MPC desktop workstation) and all three went into a repeating
boot cycle. I couldn't even get them to boot up into "Safe Mode."

I did manage to boot up the MPC using the installation disk and logged into
the Recovery Console. How do I uninstall this update so that I can get my
machine working again?

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

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