The latest Microsoft Windows updates and my Dell Dimension 8400

Hi Folks,
 
The latest Microsoft Windows updates completely crashed my Dell Dimension
8400 system at home (running XP Pro SP2)- windows failed and nothing will
load. Windows freezes on the screen right after startup, where I can see my
wallpaper, but no icons, shortcuts, or taskbar will load. The computer is
stuck at the wallpaper screen. Luckily I can still log onto Windows using
Safe Mode and uninstall the updates and also restore the system back to the
last working settings. And I am glad that solved the problem, and my system
is running flawlessly now (without the latest updates).
 
I am not sure if anyone else might experience this issue, or if this is a
Dell Dimension 8400 issue, or just my issue :-(
I am not sure if I should be giving the updates another chance, or does this
mean I should stop updating my computer???
 
There were 3 updates that were installed - one critical security update for
Windows, one security update for Internet Explorer, and the monthly
anti-spyware removal tool. I am thinking it is either the Windows update or
the IE update that is creating this problem. Any suggestions?
 
Thanks,
Amy
 
Amy Gee
UC Energy Institute
2547 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94720-5180
Tel: (510) 643-4841
Fax: (510) 643-5180
 

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Received on Thu Dec 15 08:36:49 2005