Win Updates Tue 2/13 Internet problems

[Guest]

Windows updates from Feb 13 kept reminding me to update.
On Sat. Feb 17 I decided to update, download and install.
As soon as I did that, regardless of what Browser I used (IE7, Firefox,
Netscape), the system would not connect to the Internet.
After lots of attempts, I decided to call a friend using the same ISP
(Comcast) and they had no problems connecting.
I did a System Restore to a retore point before the Windows updates.
I had no problems since, but the patches are still waiting to be installed.
Obviously the problem does not occur on all computers, but I am afraid to
install them again. Anybody with bad or good experiences with these patches?

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Windows updates from Feb 13 kept reminding me to update.
On Sat. Feb 17 I decided to update, download and install.
As soon as I did that, regardless of what Browser I used (IE7,
Firefox, Netscape), the system would not connect to the Internet.
After lots of attempts, I decided to call a friend using the same
ISP (Comcast) and they had no problems connecting.
I did a System Restore to a retore point before the Windows updates.
I had no problems since, but the patches are still waiting to be
installed. Obviously the problem does not occur on all computers,
but I am afraid to install them again. Anybody with bad or good
experiences with these patches?

Install them ONE at a time... Rebooting after each one.
When/if you get the problem again, Uninstall that one, come back here and
let us know which one caused the issue.

 

[PA Bear]

Did you install via Automatic Updates or Windows Update website?

Did you install any Optional updates?

Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode?

To start IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or

Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No
add-ons).

More:

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

If you uninstall IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6), does this
behavior persist?

Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html

How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177

IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx