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Vista freezes after Windows Update (crcdisk.sys, LAN, bios)
This is a public service announcement to help solve what appears to be
a common problem but that ASUS and Microsoft don't seem to care about. APPLIES TO [1] ASUS F3S series Notebooks SYMPTOMS [1] Machine was working fine until a Windows Update caused machine to freeze on startup (or take up to 20 mins to load). [2] Shutdown has same behaviour. [3] Safe mode boot locks up on crcdisk.sys. [4] Recovery disks don't seem to help. SOLUTION [1] Download the latest BIOS image for your machine (mine was version 209) [2] Download this special-build of LAN driver 2.4.7.7 (thanks to other poster for posting it) h**p://w*w.sendspace.com/file/zkmdm2 [3] Install the LAN driver [4] Flash latest BIOS onto your machine (even if it's already installed!) To do this, follow these steps: [4.1] Find a way to get your latest BIOS image onto your local machine disk or burn it to a CD/DVD. [4.2] Restart machine and get into BIOS SETUP (hit F2 on restart). [4.3] Get into the 'Start Flash' utility, locate your bios image and begin the flashing. Your system should work now. If it does not feel free to email me at 'h.schoenfeld at gmail dot c0m'. NOTE: If you have a different machine and are getting same problem, chances are solution is the same. Look at isolating hardware component causing error then contacting manufacturer for solution. NOTE 2: Do not attempt to fix your machine unless are atleast a mid- level expert. Return to vendor/manufacter and get them to fix it (especially if within 7 days of purchase). |
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Vista freezes after Windows Update (crcdisk.sys, LAN, bios)
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... This is a public service announcement to help solve what appears to be a common problem but that ASUS and Microsoft don't seem to care about. APPLIES TO [1] ASUS F3S series Notebooks SYMPTOMS [1] Machine was working fine until a Windows Update caused machine to freeze on startup (or take up to 20 mins to load). [2] Shutdown has same behaviour. [3] Safe mode boot locks up on crcdisk.sys. [4] Recovery disks don't seem to help. SOLUTION [1] Download the latest BIOS image for your machine (mine was version 209) [2] Download this special-build of LAN driver 2.4.7.7 (thanks to other poster for posting it) h**p://w*w.sendspace.com/file/zkmdm2 [3] Install the LAN driver [4] Flash latest BIOS onto your machine (even if it's already installed!) To do this, follow these steps: [4.1] Find a way to get your latest BIOS image onto your local machine disk or burn it to a CD/DVD. [4.2] Restart machine and get into BIOS SETUP (hit F2 on restart). [4.3] Get into the 'Start Flash' utility, locate your bios image and begin the flashing. Your system should work now. If it does not feel free to email me at 'h.schoenfeld at gmail dot c0m'. NOTE: If you have a different machine and are getting same problem, chances are solution is the same. Look at isolating hardware component causing error then contacting manufacturer for solution. NOTE 2: Do not attempt to fix your machine unless are atleast a mid- level expert. Return to vendor/manufacter and get them to fix it (especially if within 7 days of purchase). Microsoft are NOT responsible for device drivers or BIOS.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx |
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Vista freezes after Windows Update (crcdisk.sys, LAN, bios)
On Mar 29, 11:12*pm, "Mike Hall - MVP"
wrote: wrote in message ... This is a public service announcement to help solve what appears to be a common problem but that ASUS and Microsoft don't seem to care about. APPLIES TO [1] ASUS F3S series Notebooks SYMPTOMS [1] Machine was working fine until a Windows Update caused machine to freeze on startup (or take up to 20 mins to load). [2] Shutdown has same behaviour. [3] Safe mode boot locks up on crcdisk.sys. [4] Recovery disks don't seem to help. SOLUTION [1] Download the latest BIOS image for your machine (mine was version 209) [2] Download this special-build of LAN driver 2.4.7.7 (thanks to other poster for posting it) * * h**p://w*w.sendspace.com/file/zkmdm2 [3] Install the LAN driver [4] Flash latest BIOS onto your machine (even if it's already installed!) * To do this, follow these steps: * * * [4.1] Find a way to get your latest BIOS image onto your local machine disk or burn it to a CD/DVD. * * * [4.2] Restart machine and get into BIOS SETUP (hit F2 on restart). * * * [4.3] Get into the 'Start Flash' utility, locate your bios image and begin the flashing. Your system should work now. If it does not feel free to email me at 'h.schoenfeld at gmail dot c0m'. NOTE: If you have a different machine and are getting same problem, chances are solution is the same. Look at isolating hardware component causing error then contacting manufacturer for solution. NOTE 2: Do not attempt to fix your machine unless are atleast a mid- level expert. Return to vendor/manufacter and get them to fix it (especially if within 7 days of purchase). Microsoft are NOT responsible for device drivers or BIOS.. An autoupdate from microsoft completely screwed up my notebook. 3 formats and 2 BIOS flashes later, it works. This is a very common problem that no one seems to care about. Google "vista freezes after autoupdate" or "vista freezes crcdisk.sys". |
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Vista freezes after Windows Update (crcdisk.sys, LAN, bios)
What He Is Merely Saying Is That All Device Drivers On Windows Update Are
Created By The Device Manufacturer, Not Microsoft (Microsoft Does Not Even Create Their Own Device Driver's 4 Microsoft Hardware, They Out Source Device Driver's Development 2 A Third Party 4 All Devices, Both Microsoft And Non-Microsoft, That Way They Avoid Liability), Just FYI. " wrote: On Mar 29, 11:12 pm, "Mike Hall - MVP" wrote: wrote in message ... This is a public service announcement to help solve what appears to be a common problem but that ASUS and Microsoft don't seem to care about. APPLIES TO [1] ASUS F3S series Notebooks SYMPTOMS [1] Machine was working fine until a Windows Update caused machine to freeze on startup (or take up to 20 mins to load). [2] Shutdown has same behaviour. [3] Safe mode boot locks up on crcdisk.sys. [4] Recovery disks don't seem to help. SOLUTION [1] Download the latest BIOS image for your machine (mine was version 209) [2] Download this special-build of LAN driver 2.4.7.7 (thanks to other poster for posting it) h**p://w*w.sendspace.com/file/zkmdm2 [3] Install the LAN driver [4] Flash latest BIOS onto your machine (even if it's already installed!) To do this, follow these steps: [4.1] Find a way to get your latest BIOS image onto your local machine disk or burn it to a CD/DVD. [4.2] Restart machine and get into BIOS SETUP (hit F2 on restart). [4.3] Get into the 'Start Flash' utility, locate your bios image and begin the flashing. Your system should work now. If it does not feel free to email me at 'h.schoenfeld at gmail dot c0m'. NOTE: If you have a different machine and are getting same problem, chances are solution is the same. Look at isolating hardware component causing error then contacting manufacturer for solution. NOTE 2: Do not attempt to fix your machine unless are atleast a mid- level expert. Return to vendor/manufacter and get them to fix it (especially if within 7 days of purchase). Microsoft are NOT responsible for device drivers or BIOS.. An autoupdate from microsoft completely screwed up my notebook. 3 formats and 2 BIOS flashes later, it works. This is a very common problem that no one seems to care about. Google "vista freezes after autoupdate" or "vista freezes crcdisk.sys". |
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Vista freezes after Windows Update (crcdisk.sys, LAN, bios)
On Mar 29, 8:53*pm, wrote:
[...] SOLUTION [1] Download the latest BIOS image for your machine (mine was version 209) [2] Download this special-build of LAN driver 2.4.7.7 (thanks to other poster for posting it) * * *h**p://w*w.sendspace.com/file/zkmdm2 [...] The cause of this issue appears to be windows update KB946149. It looks like it does something to the LAN driver which affects the BIOS in a way that makes vista freeze (in safe mode and after recovery disks). This bug can be temporarily disabled either via a total power down or a reflash of the bios or disabling the LAN interface in the BIOS. The fix includes [1] Installing custom driver referenced in previous post [2] reflash to latest bios Before emailing me MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD AND FLASH THE LATEST BIOS (even if it's already installed). |
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Vista freezes after Windows Update (crcdisk.sys, LAN, bios)
On Mar 30, 4:56*pm, kevpan815
wrote: What He Is Merely Saying Is That All Device Drivers On Windows Update Are Created By The Device Manufacturer, Not Microsoft (Microsoft Does Not Even Create Their Own Device Driver's 4 Microsoft Hardware, They Out Source Device Driver's Development 2 A Third Party 4 All Devices, Both Microsoft And Non-Microsoft, That Way They Avoid Liability), Just FYI. " wrote: On Mar 29, 11:12 pm, "Mike Hall - MVP" wrote: wrote in message .... This is a public service announcement to help solve what appears to be a common problem but that ASUS and Microsoft don't seem to care about. |