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Problem with latest update
I installed the update for Defender KB915597 (Definition 1.29.8167.0) on the
28th, and this morning my computer isn't starting properly: it's hanging just before it starts to install my startup items, and I need to use the power button to turn it off. I'm using Vista on a notebook, and I have read that if my computer begins to behave oddly that I should look at the last thing I installed. But I see that one can't uninstall this Defender update. I did finally unplugged the DC power cord and started it on battery and it started fine. Does this make sense to anyone, and has anyone else had problems with this latest update? |
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Problem with latest update
Your methodology is very sound, but it is highly unlikely that a Defender
update could keep your computer from starting. It is particularly unlikely if the computer starts under battery power, but not when you use a power cord. Try both a few times to make sure that is really the problem. If it is you probably have a defective power cord. If you have another one, try that. If not, talk to your OEM to see if you can get a new one. Generally speaking, for these types of problems, the first thing I would do is try to start in Safe Mode. That will disable almost all items that run on start up. To do that, hit the F8 menu when the computer boots and select "Safe Mode" from the Advanced Boot Options menu. If the computer comes up in safe mode then it is one of the startup items that is causing the problem. If it does not, the problem is likely to be hardware related, or it could be a malware infection that has dug very deep into the computer. In either case, you will probably need interactive troubleshooting. If the computer starts in Safe Mode, try to use System Restore to roll it back to a configuration that works. In the help window that pops up in safe mode, click "What is System Restore." Then click "Click to open System Restore" and use the wizard to roll it back to a date when you know the computer was working. If that works, something you installed between then and now broke it. --- Your question may already be answered in Windows Vista Security: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/047...otectyourwi-20 "Benzmum" wrote: I installed the update for Defender KB915597 (Definition 1.29.8167.0) on the 28th, and this morning my computer isn't starting properly: it's hanging just before it starts to install my startup items, and I need to use the power button to turn it off. I'm using Vista on a notebook, and I have read that if my computer begins to behave oddly that I should look at the last thing I installed. But I see that one can't uninstall this Defender update. I did finally unplugged the DC power cord and started it on battery and it started fine. Does this make sense to anyone, and has anyone else had problems with this latest update? |
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Problem with latest update
Thanks, Jesper. I did in fact talk to the computer manufacturer, and was told
to try turning off all startup items (except for anti-virus and -spyware software) to see how things went. I do suspect that one of my startup items is causing some trouble so I'll watch what happens for awhile. "Jesper" wrote: Your methodology is very sound, but it is highly unlikely that a Defender update could keep your computer from starting. It is particularly unlikely if the computer starts under battery power, but not when you use a power cord. Try both a few times to make sure that is really the problem. If it is you probably have a defective power cord. If you have another one, try that. If not, talk to your OEM to see if you can get a new one. Generally speaking, for these types of problems, the first thing I would do is try to start in Safe Mode. That will disable almost all items that run on start up. To do that, hit the F8 menu when the computer boots and select "Safe Mode" from the Advanced Boot Options menu. If the computer comes up in safe mode then it is one of the startup items that is causing the problem. If it does not, the problem is likely to be hardware related, or it could be a malware infection that has dug very deep into the computer. In either case, you will probably need interactive troubleshooting. If the computer starts in Safe Mode, try to use System Restore to roll it back to a configuration that works. In the help window that pops up in safe mode, click "What is System Restore." Then click "Click to open System Restore" and use the wizard to roll it back to a date when you know the computer was working. If that works, something you installed between then and now broke it. --- Your question may already be answered in Windows Vista Security: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/047...otectyourwi-20 "Benzmum" wrote: I installed the update for Defender KB915597 (Definition 1.29.8167.0) on the 28th, and this morning my computer isn't starting properly: it's hanging just before it starts to install my startup items, and I need to use the power button to turn it off. I'm using Vista on a notebook, and I have read that if my computer begins to behave oddly that I should look at the last thing I installed. But I see that one can't uninstall this Defender update. I did finally unplugged the DC power cord and started it on battery and it started fine. Does this make sense to anyone, and has anyone else had problems with this latest update? |
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