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What version of ZA were you using? IIRC, the problem is known and exists with
previous versions of ZA. Have you tried upgrading to the latest version of ZA? -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/communities...t/default.mspx "Alan Macdonald" wrote in message newsp.sqtlr3k4nduuea@alan... That happened to me when I installed the KB981711 update. The moment my ZoneAlarm firewall started, the system froze completely. I have had to uninstall KB891711. The reissued KB891711 has the same problem. I'm now looking for a different firewall. On Wed, 04 May 2005 08:50:15 -0400, Andrew wrote: After trying the advice, some interesting findings: Firstly though, I'm in the wrong place here as my machine is ME - should I repost? I tried the shell=progman idea, but could not find ie5setup.exe or ie6setup.exe After switching back to shell=explorer.exe, I tried hitting C-A-D frequently, to try to look at the Close Program diaglog and see what was running when the system hung. Astonishingly, it completed when I did this, but not the next time! "Andrew" wrote: Thanks both for such quick replies. I installed only the critical updates. The system seems to hang right at the end of the startup process, so the icons are all visible on the screen, and the 'Start' button works for a short while. I tried looking at the task manager as it booted, and it appeared to get to an application in the Startup folder, so I removed this entry in Safe mode but still no joy "glee" wrote: You say you tried running the virus scan in Safe Mode, leading me to assume that you *can* start in Safe Mode. If that is the case, the info of mine that Gary posted is not likely to help (though it may). Did you install any *Driver* updates from WU, or just Critical updates? -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/communities...t/default.mspx "Andrew" wrote in message ... Hello all, I've just installed three Windows patches using Windows Update, and now my machine will not complete the startup - it hangs with an hourglass, and C-A-D allows restart. Any ideas on what I can do to try to fix this? Many thanks, The hang appears to be near the end of the startup - antivirus is started, and there are various normal items showing in the right of the Start bar. I didn't note which fixes were installed, but I think two were Windows and one was Internet Explorer. So far, based on items on this forum, I've tried: Running anti-virus in safe mode Checking device manager for obvious problems Removing the ethernet cable to broadband -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ |
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