Windows patch cripples XP

[Steve R Jones]

Oh the joys of owning computers:

The problem is caused by KB977165, see Restart issues after installing MS10-015. It's not universal, but some users do report problems.

Here is how to fix:

• Boot from your Windows XP CD and start the recovery console.
• You may need to press F6 while the Recovery Console loads in order to load SATA drivers; these can be found on your motherboard CD (or downloaded from the manufacturer web site).
• If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you must access from the Recovery Console.
• When you are prompted, type the Administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
• Type: CD $NtUninstallKB977165$\spuninst (press ENTER)
• Type: BATCH spuninst.txt (press ENTER)
• Type: exit (press ENTER)

Here's some other articles you may need/want to read:

Installing Windows XP Recovery Console. This installs the RC on your computer, so you have it always available as a boot option.

How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP

[GroundZero3]

Thanks for the update Steve! I went ahead and declined the update on my WSUS server just in case!

[Steve R Jones]

Course it doesn't mess with everyone..or we'd have a few more threads here saying HELP ME....

[GroundZero3]

With the 6000+ pcs we have on the network, I dont want to take a chance. lol!

[bigBonehead]

No problems here... but some days ya gets the bear, and some days the bear gets you...

Thanks fer looking out for us Steve...