Latest Microsoft security patches cause black screen of death

**MIG-31** · Nov 30, 2009, 06:01 PM

Microsoft's latest round of security patches appears to be causing some PCs to seize up and display a black screen, rending the computer useless.

The problem affects Microsoft products including Windows 7, Vista and XP operating systems, said Mel Morris , the CEO and CTO for the U.K. security company Prevx.
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Source: Infoworld

Judas · Dec 1, 2009, 03:57 PM

i've yet to see such a thing

Optix · Dec 1, 2009, 06:49 PM

That sounds a little suspect but I never download updates right away unless I research them first and find there is a dire need. It's my safety buffer.

MitchRapp · Dec 2, 2009, 03:35 AM

I think this PrevX company is dealing with Mac over this publicity stunt.

Nov 30, 2009, 06:01 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 44,497 Rep Power: 244 System Specs	Latest Microsoft security patches cause black screen of death Microsoft's latest round of security patches appears to be causing some PCs to seize up and display a black screen, rending the computer useless. The problem affects Microsoft products including Windows 7, Vista and XP operating systems, said Mel Morris , the CEO and CTO for the U.K. security company Prevx. ____________ Source: Infoworld __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here How you can help HardwareHeaven by using Digg! HH Hardware Diggs / GH Gaming Diggs

Dec 2, 2009, 03:35 AM	#4
MitchRapp a.k.a. pepiman Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 970 Rep Power: 37 System Specs	Re: Latest Microsoft security patches cause black screen of death I think this PrevX company is dealing with Mac over this publicity stunt.