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Theodoric · 23-08-2003, 23:49

821557: Security Update (Windows XP)
Download size: 5.1 MB, 8 minutes
An identified security issue in Microsoft Windows could allow an attacker to compromise a Microsoft Windows-based system and then take a variety of actions. For example, an attacker could execute code on the system. By installing this update, you can help protect your computer. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Read more...

Has anyone had problems after installing the above update? I have Windows XP Home Edition with SP1 installed. After installing the above patch I found a problem with Windows Explorer; this was that right clicking any file stopped the process with the hourglass cursor never disappearing. The only way out was Ctrl-Alt-Del. I managed to clear the problem by doing a System Restore to a Restore Point just before installing the update. I have repeated the process and got the same fault.

23-08-2003, 23:49	#1
Theodoric Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,974	Windows Critical Update 821557 821557: Security Update (Windows XP) Download size: 5.1 MB, 8 minutes An identified security issue in Microsoft Windows could allow an attacker to compromise a Microsoft Windows-based system and then take a variety of actions. For example, an attacker could execute code on the system. By installing this update, you can help protect your computer. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Read more... Has anyone had problems after installing the above update? I have Windows XP Home Edition with SP1 installed. After installing the above patch I found a problem with Windows Explorer; this was that right clicking any file stopped the process with the hourglass cursor never disappearing. The only way out was Ctrl-Alt-Del. I managed to clear the problem by doing a System Restore to a Restore Point just before installing the update. I have repeated the process and got the same fault.