Problem with Windows Update KB891711

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McGruff
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Problem with Windows Update KB891711

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I just installed various AV and MS updates on some Win98 machines at work. They all froze solid after re-booting. Here we go I thought... another all-nighter frantically trying to get the machines working for 8am when the office opens.

Turns out its the MS update: KB891711. Be warned.

You can boot into safe mode to uninstall it or, if you're quick, you can boot as normal, alt-tab-delete, select KB891711, and end task while the desktop is loading.

I've had viruses which cause less disruption.

PS: the millenium machines seem to be working OK so far with this update - but don't quote me.
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Post by infolock »

aye. i had to worry about this at a buddy's small store he owns today.

this link pretty much explains everything the patch does and what alternatives you have to keeping/correcting it.

http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/r ... ~days=9999
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