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Microsoft Investigates Windows 7 "Black Screen of Death"
duguk writes "Microsoft has confirmed that it is investigating a problem described as the 'black screen of death,' which affects Windows 7 — and reports suggest it affects Vista and XP, too. The firm said it was looking into reports that suggest its latest security update, released on Tuesday 25 November, caused the problem. The error means that users of Windows 7 and earlier operating systems see a totally black screen after logging on to the system." Update: 12/01 22:35 GMT by KD : Microsoft now says that its November Windows updates are not causing the BlackSOD: "The company has found those reports to be inaccurate and our comprehensive investigation has shown that none of the recently released updates are related to the behavior described in the reports."
Don't stare too long into the abyss. If you do, Steve Ballmer's head appears and starts chanting, "Developers! Developers! Developers!" and occasionally cackling maniacally.
Glad to see someone else not following the herd..
I use the machine for browsing th'interweb (I'm on it now) & for a spot of retro gaming, Dungeon Keeper Gold at the moment (surprisingly good)
As I said before; it's firewalled (hardware firewall, not some soppy software *running on windows* rubbish) so is perfectly safe.
To all of the morons mentioning botnets & stuff, your milk is warm & there's a special cookie for you if you spit out your comforter....
If I had an Ass, I'd call it Fanny Bottom, then I could slap my Ass; Fanny Bottom, on the Arse.
You, my boy, need to examine your logic. Loop; see loop.
If I had an Ass, I'd call it Fanny Bottom, then I could slap my Ass; Fanny Bottom, on the Arse.
When did the hive mind start moderating?
If I had an Ass, I'd call it Fanny Bottom, then I could slap my Ass; Fanny Bottom, on the Arse.
Lookeee here guys!, a twat. And a clueless twat at that!
Oh wait.
I know, it's slashdot, I should just wait until kindergarten is called back in.....
If I had an Ass, I'd call it Fanny Bottom, then I could slap my Ass; Fanny Bottom, on the Arse.
APPLE'S NOT ANY BETTER!!! THEY KILLED MY MAC!
I just tried to install security update 2009-005, and after I rebooted my Mac, that was it. Dead. It refuses to reload the OS and just sits there with that puissant spinning wheel. And when I called Apple they refused to help unless I spent ~$200 on their recovery service. Burn in hell, Apple! ! I am never, never, never going to buy another one of your products.
And don't tell me I don't have a right to be angry. That's almost $2000 down the drain. Piece of shit Macintosh
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