Security Update for Windows XP (KB839645) Causing New Problem

[cil]

Every time I install Security Update for Windows XP (KB839645), it trashes
all the other user profiles
except the one used to actually install the update, weird. . .
I don't get any error messages that indicate a bad install either
I suspect it is a prob with the new shell32.dll that gets installed since
the problems with the other user profiles are desktop & icon related:
taskbar visible but no toolbar icons, missing Start button, empty Start menu
(via ctrl-escape keys), desktop icons drop down to 16 bit color. . .
Any / all solutions / recommendations would be gladly appreciated. . .cil

 

[PA Bear]

Are you using Windows Update? ...while logged on as Admin?
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

 

[cil]

Yes
Also tried with the admin profile, update completes error free but all other
profiles (all admin level) are trashed. . .

 

[PA Bear]

Try:

Why can't I download updates?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Browse through these pages of MVP & WU Maven Jupiter Jones:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/update.htm

Try disabling both your anti-virus app and your firewall (Careful!).