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Vista Update Wreaks Havoc| Jane |
 Posted: Apr 21 2008, 08:16 AM
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 *Young at Heart *  Group: Admin Posts: 56,733 Member No.: 1 Joined: 14-March 06  |
Vista Update Wreaks Havoc
Are you a Windows Vista user? If so, have you been experiencing some problems with some of your USB devices within the last couple of days? Perhaps your keyboard and mouse just stopped working or maybe you're having trouble with some of your other devices. Either way, what a pain, right?! I mean, how are you supposed to get any of your work done on your computer if the devices you count on everyday don't even work? Well, keep reading as I explain what happened and what you can do about it! On April 17, 2008 (just last Thursday), Microsoft made an announcement that one of their recent Windows Vista updates didn't mix so well with certain USB devices. If you're a Vista user, you probably know that a Windows Defender update came through to your computer last week. That update was intended to patch a critical hole in the Defender program and while that may have worked, it did the opposite for USB devices like keyboards and mice. Yep, it caused them to stop working completely. Unfortunately, even though Microsoft is aware of the problem, they are only "investigating the matter" and they don't have any further information about it as of yet. So, all I can really tell you right now is to hang tight. If you're having trouble with your devices, just try to be patient and wait for Microsoft to fix this. I will also continue to keep you updated on this. As soon as I hear anything, you all will be the first to know. No doubt about it! ~ Erin @ worldstart.com -------------------- Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.
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| Shboom |
Posted: Apr 21 2008, 10:37 PM
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 Shibas Rule Group: Members Posts: 4,584 Member No.: 31 Joined: 11-June 06 |
I just read this one in my email. Everything here is working normally.
Bob -------------------- If there are no dogs in Heaven... then when I die I want to go where they went. |
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| JamesS |
Posted: Apr 22 2008, 07:45 AM
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I think the update is this one.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938371 I found out about it from the register website. I am glad i am slow to do updates. It saves me from fixing the Microsoft problems. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/04/16/vista_defender_sp1/ JamesS |
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| Jeanette |
Posted: Apr 22 2008, 09:16 AM
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 *Running Bare* Group: Admin Posts: 15,382 Member No.: 2 Joined: 15-March 06 |
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND REMOVING IT JAMESS?
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| JamesS |
Posted: Apr 22 2008, 11:59 AM
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The websites i have read about the problem say the update has no effect on 80% of the computers it has been downloaded to. To me if you have already installed it and do not have any problems i would not uninstall it.
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| Jeanette |
Posted: Apr 22 2008, 02:51 PM
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OK THANKS. I HAVE NOT NOTICED ANY PROBLEMS THAT THEY MENTION.
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| cooldude53 |
Posted: Apr 22 2008, 03:02 PM
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 The Super Cooldude and loving it! Group: Members Posts: 12,078 Member No.: 21 Joined: 18-May 06 |
I just read this morning that XP SP3 is coming out next week so you been watch for that one too,
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Dell Inspiration 537 Mini tower Vista Home Premium SP 2 500GB HD 3GB of RAM.   |
  
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| Jeanette |
Posted: Apr 22 2008, 03:03 PM
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I GUESS MS IS NOT GIVING AWAY CD'S ANYMORE HUH?
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| cooldude53 |
Posted: Apr 22 2008, 03:09 PM
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It is coming in Windows updates. I will download it but maybe after it has been out a month or two.
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Dell Inspiration 537 Mini tower Vista Home Premium SP 2 500GB HD 3GB of RAM. |
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| Shboom |
Posted: Apr 22 2008, 10:28 PM
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Shibas Rule Group: Members Posts: 4,584 Member No.: 31 Joined: 11-June 06 |
I see the article to the link that James posted only refers to Vista Enterprise and Vista Ultimate. I have Home Premium and that update is not in my update history.
Bob -------------------- If there are no dogs in Heaven... then when I die I want to go where they went. |
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| Jane |
Posted: Apr 23 2008, 07:31 AM
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*Young at Heart * Group: Admin Posts: 56,733 Member No.: 1 Joined: 14-March 06 |
I dont know if I have it or not. I was afraid to look
 -------------------- Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.
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