Repartition and IE questions

Jaderz · 02-17-2006, 08:26 PM

OK, so about a month ago I heard about some Internet Explorer KB(some numbers) and Q(some letters and numbers), that could be used as a virus. Othertimes it isnt. So, I updated the software from Microsoft.com and it worked fine. Shut my computer off, and slept for the night. Woke up and started my computer, it loaded OK, but went blank after the Windows ME splash screen, even though I could hear the computer still loading. Rebooted, did the same time and time again. I could get to Safe mode, but couldnt do anything there so I shut it off and went to work.

Had same problem still that night, so I used my Maxtor Repartition CD and repartitioned. Didnt have a Windows ME disk for a few weeks,, well, until now.

So, earlier I installed Windows ME fine and dandy. Installed internet so I could update Windows and get the computer up and running again.

Windows Updater told me to update the KB and Q thing again, so I did.. Rebooted, and viola.. Comp's dead again.

So, lengthy story told, any suggestions? I've lost the repartition CD so hopefully there's a way around this without it.

I've tried Restoring it now as well, it says its it "cannot".

Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Geekgirl · 02-18-2006, 12:28 AM

Click Start>Run And type in msconfig
Remove the check mark beside Windows Update Kb891711. Reboot and see if your issues continue

02-17-2006, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jaderz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1 OS: Windows ME	Repartition and IE questions OK, so about a month ago I heard about some Internet Explorer KB(some numbers) and Q(some letters and numbers), that could be used as a virus. Othertimes it isnt. So, I updated the software from Microsoft.com and it worked fine. Shut my computer off, and slept for the night. Woke up and started my computer, it loaded OK, but went blank after the Windows ME splash screen, even though I could hear the computer still loading. Rebooted, did the same time and time again. I could get to Safe mode, but couldnt do anything there so I shut it off and went to work. Had same problem still that night, so I used my Maxtor Repartition CD and repartitioned. Didnt have a Windows ME disk for a few weeks,, well, until now. So, earlier I installed Windows ME fine and dandy. Installed internet so I could update Windows and get the computer up and running again. Windows Updater told me to update the KB and Q thing again, so I did.. Rebooted, and viola.. Comp's dead again. So, lengthy story told, any suggestions? I've lost the repartition CD so hopefully there's a way around this without it. I've tried Restoring it now as well, it says its it "cannot". Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks!

02-18-2006, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,192 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Click Start>Run And type in msconfig Remove the check mark beside Windows Update Kb891711. Reboot and see if your issues continue __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*