-=PCTechTalk=- Re: so much for updates!
- From: "Don" <dsw32952@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 18:20:27 -0400
Many Windows updates require a reboot after installation but do not force
it. Did you try the defrag before or after rebooting after the
installation?
It sounds like the update did NOT complete its install. Try booting to safe
mode and uninstall it using Add/Remove Software in the Control Panel. Or if
it is not listed there or will not uninstall, try revisiting Windows Update
and see if it says you still need it. If you do, install it. Hopefully
that will clean up any mess the bad install left behind.
Also, visit this site: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/891711
If all else fails, you may be able to boot to SAFE mode and delete the file
there. I would also search the registry and delete all mention of it there
also. BE CAREFUL! Back up your registry BEFORE you fiddle with it.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Scott" <conrod@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "pctechtalk" <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 6:20 AM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- so much for updates!
> Hello Group,
> I am so frustrated I could take an axe to this thing.
>
> I did some windows updates last week and when I did a defrag the system
> restarted itself which is unusual for this machine. I did the three
> fingered salute and found something named KB891711. Further hunting
> around with Dr Watson tells me that the KB891711.exe Version 4.10.2222
> component has altered the system files. Because it is an .exe I thought
> it may have been a nasty but Trend Micro found nothing. All I can find out
> is that is a patch from Microsoft.
>
> I downloaded a proggy called SpyBouncer and when I tried to open it I got
> a box telling me that there was a run-time error 429 and that "Active X
> can't create object".
> I thought I might have been able to delete it (KB891711.exe)........after
> all, I got on ok before I did the windows update!............. no, not
> allowed to do that, windows is using it ......What for may I ask????????
>
> Are these problems related or just two more #*^^#!#+** problems I have to
> deal with?
>
> Yours in tears, Lyn
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