Administrator DKT27 Posted February 11, 2010 Administrator Share Posted February 11, 2010 Some Windows users reported on Thursday that they were getting the "blue screen of death" on their computers when they installed Microsoft's latest security updates released two days earlier. Most of the people complaining on a Windows forum said they had the problem on Windows XP, but one person also reported problems on Windows 7. Users posted a fix on the site that they said seemed to work, but that didn't necessarily quell the anger. "Where at Microsoft do I send my invoice for hours spent fixing this BS?" one person wrote on Thursday. The problem appears to be with one specific update, which addresses a vulnerability in the 32-bit Windows kernel that could allow elevation of privilege that was disclosed last month. The fix requires users to have an install CD, but not all computer manufacturers ship systems with a disc for re-installing the operating system, according to the Krebs on Security blog, which first reported the problems on Wednesday. In addition, Netbooks do not have CD-ROM drives, making the problem even more difficult for them to fix, security blogger Brian Krebs wrote. Several people reported on the Windows forum site that Microsoft told them the company would not be providing a fix for Netbooks and that Netbook users would have to get support from the equipment manufacturer. Microsoft is investigating the reports to determine the cause of the problems, according to a statement from Jerry Bryant, senior security communications manager lead at Microsoft. "Anyone believed to have been affected can visit: https://consumersecu...t.microsoft.com," the statement said. "Those in the United States can contact Customer Service and Support at no charge using the PC Safety hotline at 1-866-727-2338 (PCSAFETY). Those outside the United States can find local contact numbers at http://support.micro...m/international." This apparent fix to the problem was posted on a Windows forum.Source - CNET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcala Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 M$ keeps breaking. Just goes to show you, "don't try to fix what ain't broken". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 box was right. M$ breaks Windows 7 to pave way for Windows 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambrocious Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Surly this cant be some conspiracy to get people to upgrade into a new system which will force millions into paying more money for more security? Microsoft isn't doing this on accident. I would get into the stuff that I know but I'd be laughed at and so I'll leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 @Ambrocious:You should probably read this: LinkIt's just one of M$ marketing strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
implague Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 this is just like M$ showin u the horror and then tellin u to pay he money for securitythia ia bloody stratagy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlston Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Whenever people suggest M$ deliberately doing something nasty, I'm reminded of Hanlon's Razor...Hanlon’s Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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