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Windows Patch Causing Black Screen of Death [Windows]

By admin | Published: December 1, 2009
Microsoft says it's investigating reports that its latest release of security updates are causing some Windows (7, Vista and XP) machines to freeze after starting, and display a black screen with a single My Computer Explorer window. "Once we complete our investigation, we will provide detailed guidance on how to prevent or address these issues." Security software maker, Prevx, first reported the problem surrounding the November 10 update, and has created a tool to fix the issue if you're affected: [ Prevx via PC World and TechFlash ]
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Move Over BSOD, Black Screen of Death is Here

By melissa | Published: December 1, 2009
It seems that the latest security patches from Microsoft, deployed over the last Patch Tuesday , are causing serious problems for some users of Windows, including Windows 7. In a nutshell, the affected Windows machines simply stop working and start displaying a (mostly) black screen, in some cases showing only a “My Computer” Explorer window. The problem was first noticed by UK security company Prevx, which already offers a software fix .
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