Darren New wrote:
> Darren New wrote:
>> Tim Nikias wrote:
>>> Last update (of course) can't be uninstalled,
>>
>> And you can't use System Restore to go back before the update? That's 
>> pretty rude.

When I was attempting things, I couldn't use "Last working 
Configuration" (or however it would be called in English, my dad is 
running the german version), Safe mode didn't work and that one time I 
did get it to work, as I said, I couldn't uninstall the latest update.

Today, however, my dad brought the laptop to his tech-support at the 
university, which, reluctantly took it in. After they got it running, 
they found that the latest update didn't download properly, which was 
the reason for all the culprit: It was attempting to install an update 
which wasn't functional or complete, and shot itself trying that.

Their fix was to delete the corrupted updates and re-download them, 
which then allowed a proper update run and everything is back to normal. 
They also accused my dad of having messed with the system, however, I 
know my dad better: He has no clue when it comes to doing maintenance on 
a PC. All he does is allow the automatic update to run.

Isn't it awesome if even the automatic updates (which *should* be 
idiot-proof, given that it's all automatic and the user shouldn't be 
able to mess things up aside of not updating at all) screw your system?

And no, that's not just Microsoft, I've heard this happen on PSP, PS3 
and various other funny systems. For months know my Mac won't play 
Starcraft/Diablo2 because Apple decided to remove the 256-color mode. 
Their solution: Install Windows using Boot Camp. *sigh*

Oh, these software corporations!

Regards,
Tim

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