RE: Windows update causing crashes?

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Had similar issue where an update made problem with IE7. I made a list (with
a screen shot) of all updates that had been installed on the day the problem
began. Then, one by one, I uninstalled those updates, checking them off as I
went. I got to the 3rd one and, BINGO, IE worked perfectly. I had
previously "fixed" it with system restore, but like you, it would auto-update
and come back. So, now I'm working to remember how to "hide" an update. I
know this is possible & I'll let you know if I figure it out!

"isky11" wrote:

I had a problem from about Christmas time following a windows uodate - took
me ages to find this as the cause - I think the problem was a windows
security patch. I have IE6 and Windows XP (SP2). I do have windows automatic
updates turned on.

The fix (Ithink) may have come from a subsequny windows update.

Now I find I have the same problem - I think this came following the Windows
update on Tuesday 26 Feb. I can log in and start browsing then the system
closes down for no reason! I find that if I do a system restore (in safe
mode) to 24/25 Feb all is well - but when the updates are taken the problem
returns straight away!

Any advice? will Windows isssue a fix to this update - what am I to do - I
could turn offf auto updates but doesn't this leave me exposed?

Regads
BoaT

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Useless bitofatit really..aka ludite
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