can't reboot after installing kb933729

[llort]

Hi.
I'm still stuck on this security update. After installing it Windows
stalls before the "welcome" screen.
If I push F8 and boot in debugging mode, all is fine.

Any ideas?

Llort

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I'm still stuck on this security update. After installing it Windows
stalls before the "welcome" screen.
If I push F8 and boot in debugging mode, all is fine.

See if you can uninstall that update in safe mode via Control Panel >
Add/Remove Programs. Make sure to tick the checkbox on top.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Hi.
I'm still stuck on this security update. After installing it Windows
stalls before the "welcome" screen.
If I push F8 and boot in debugging mode, all is fine.

Any ideas?

Llort

You could also try System Restore to go back to the most
recent working state.

 

[llort]

See if you can uninstall that update in safe mode via Control Panel >
Add/Remove Programs. Make sure to tick the checkbox on top.

Actually, I restored using True Image...but it still leaves me without
the security update!

Llort

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Actually, I restored using True Image...but it still leaves me without
the security update!

Well, that particular security update replaces the system file "rpcrt4.dll"
only and there were no problems here when installing that update on all
of the machines. Therefore, you may want to try the installation again,
this time via manual download:
"Security Update for Windows XP (KB933729)"
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=1fee539c-ab86-4298-b6f4-22ce31ee7b8b

If the problem reappears, there is some interfering software installed
and this could be malware as well since the "Remote Procedure Call
Runtime" is a frequent target. Good luck.

 

[llort]

Well, that particular security update replaces the system file "rpcrt4.dll"
only and there were no problems here when installing that update on all
of the machines. Therefore, you may want to try the installation again,
this time via manual download:
"Security Update for Windows XP (KB933729)"
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=1fee539c-ab86-4298-b6f4-22ce31ee7b8b

If the problem reappears, there is some interfering software installed
and this could be malware as well since the "Remote Procedure Call
Runtime" is a frequent target. Good luck.

If I simply replace that file with the new one I can grab it from
another machine), is that the update installed?

In my services I have RPC set to auto (started) and RPC locator disabled.


Thanks for your help.

Llort

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

If I simply replace that file with the new one I can grab it from another
machine), is that the update installed?

Although I didn't try out, there are some disadvantages and therefore,
I do not recommend this procedure due to the following reasons:

- The Windows File Protection may replace that file with the previous
version from the DLLcache.
- That update will be offered (Microsoft Update) furthermore.

In my services I have RPC set to auto (started) and RPC locator disabled.

The RPC Locator service should be started on demand. Again, good luck.