Stop Microsoft Auto Updates NOW!!
Do not allow the Microsoft auto updates for now on Win 7& 8 machines. If you received one in the last couple days and have not rebooted your computer I would advise against rebooting until you back e...
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In my earlier posts here I might not have explained the full procedure to Windows updating.
Being a little paranoid since having purchased my first computer back in 1979, and needing to do all my own programing for wanted programs. I always make sure I know what is going on.
First I am set up for Windows to inform me of updates. No automatic updating.
Then I am always in the habit of checking for updates each day. My laptop computer does check for updates each time it is turned on. The update window icon when clicked will show if updates found then (time done etc.)
If any updates are found on the check, I first make sure all programs, or windows on internet are closed. Then I follow directions on the window for downloading updates and installation.
If you sit there and watch what is happening the first item is Windows7 saving a reset point for recovery (if needed). Then the downloading of updates takes place. After successful downloading the program goes immediately to installation of each update until successful. The program then asks you to close programs & save data if not done earlier. It then asks for a (hot) RESTART of your computer (restart icon show in the window).
After hitting restart the computer starts "Reconfiguring windows". You see a percentage of amount completed, along with warning not to shut down computer. Looks like panic time if your not used to message or understand it. Then before the reconfigure is complete the screen goes black and other screens for Windows show Windows restarting. After that point where it looks like the world came to an end, you will again see "Reconfiguring windows" continuing on with percentage showing, and warning not to shut down computer.
After that the next potential problem. If you passworded your computer the password window may show up before seeing "Reconfiguration completed". DO NO ENTER the password right away. I wait about 5 min. for LED on front edge of laptop to slow down on read/writes to the hard-drive.
Signing in can bomb the "reconfigure" process. My Asus will go to safe mode if it happens with options for recovery. It always works.
It should be noted that the "reconfiguration" of Windows7 (or later) only takes place on "RESTART" of the computer. With the process going on in the background you might not ever notice any small pop-up window on lower panel ever show up. It lasts for less than in minute.
When you go to "shut down" the laptop (cold shutdown) you might notice the computer screen showing "Reconfiguring of Windows. Do not turn off computer" You are already screwed unless the updates did not have to do with startup programing. This is the routine that can mess up certain brands, hardware, or system software, found on your specific system. Earlier Windows OS may work the same off their current Updating system.
Being a little paranoid since having purchased my first computer back in 1979, and needing to do all my own programing for wanted programs. I always make sure I know what is going on.
First I am set up for Windows to inform me of updates. No automatic updating.
Then I am always in the habit of checking for updates each day. My laptop computer does check for updates each time it is turned on. The update window icon when clicked will show if updates found then (time done etc.)
If any updates are found on the check, I first make sure all programs, or windows on internet are closed. Then I follow directions on the window for downloading updates and installation.
If you sit there and watch what is happening the first item is Windows7 saving a reset point for recovery (if needed). Then the downloading of updates takes place. After successful downloading the program goes immediately to installation of each update until successful. The program then asks you to close programs & save data if not done earlier. It then asks for a (hot) RESTART of your computer (restart icon show in the window).
After hitting restart the computer starts "Reconfiguring windows". You see a percentage of amount completed, along with warning not to shut down computer. Looks like panic time if your not used to message or understand it. Then before the reconfigure is complete the screen goes black and other screens for Windows show Windows restarting. After that point where it looks like the world came to an end, you will again see "Reconfiguring windows" continuing on with percentage showing, and warning not to shut down computer.
After that the next potential problem. If you passworded your computer the password window may show up before seeing "Reconfiguration completed". DO NO ENTER the password right away. I wait about 5 min. for LED on front edge of laptop to slow down on read/writes to the hard-drive.
Signing in can bomb the "reconfigure" process. My Asus will go to safe mode if it happens with options for recovery. It always works.
It should be noted that the "reconfiguration" of Windows7 (or later) only takes place on "RESTART" of the computer. With the process going on in the background you might not ever notice any small pop-up window on lower panel ever show up. It lasts for less than in minute.
When you go to "shut down" the laptop (cold shutdown) you might notice the computer screen showing "Reconfiguring of Windows. Do not turn off computer" You are already screwed unless the updates did not have to do with startup programing. This is the routine that can mess up certain brands, hardware, or system software, found on your specific system. Earlier Windows OS may work the same off their current Updating system.
