dead windows

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Javier

This morning I downloaded some windows and explorer
upgrades (mostly had to do with security upgrades for
explorer) from Microsoft web site. After installing the
upgrades I got a promt indicating to restart computer for
changes to take effect, so I did.
Windows started rebooting but all I got was a color
striped screen. I tried rebooting from MS-DOS c:\ drive
but the system did not find the drive.
I also tried rebooting from CD-ROM recovery disc, but had
no luck either.
I am running in "DESPERATION MODE" right now. I've lost a
whole day's work. HELP!!!
 
My son experienced this a few times, yet I've done
hundreds of updates without problems. I always thought
he impatiently passed by a message window that had a
critical message in it and he ignored it.

I tried numerous things to try to recover a machine and
finally ended up doing a reinstall.

You mention this is a work machine. I certainly hope you
also follow normal, backup procedures that any
professional would do.
 
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