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    KB947562 comaptability update(Vista)

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by hydra, Jun 8, 2008.

  1. hydra

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    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947562

    I posted here for us P68XX owners.

    I removed yesterday after crashing two programs after Windows Update installed this.

    Anyone else have or have not any BSOD since this update?

    THX
     
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    i installed on the 6/7 so far no problems.

    having said that i do suspect that this update change the default setting of the Data Execution Prevention from essential window programs to all programs.

    can anyone have a look ?

    computer / properties / advanced system settings / performance - settings / DEP tab
     
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    Well, I had another BSOD in explorer. So might have other problem. I used System Restore to go back one step at a time.

    Royk50, DEP is on for essential Windows programs only, FWIW, never adjusted that setting.

    cheers
     
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    did you check your event viewer to get any clues as to which program it might be?
     
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    So far good, KB947562 back on but removed;

    Silicon Image - Storage - Silicon Image's Pseudo Processor Device

    ..one step at a time ;)
     
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    Hey John,

    Windows says it may be memory or CPU not matching BIOS :rolleyes:

    Suggests BIOS upgrade...

    I'll let things bake with removing the latestest Silicon Image's Pseudo Processor Device which was installed last.

    thx
     
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    ok. cool.

    and i know you already did a windows chkdsk already, right. to rule out any corrupt data....

    ill be watching for updates.
     
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    How do you guys like the Vista Memory Diagnostics Tool under the advanced settings? I'm going to run this tonight FWIW..

    John, no I did not think to run a check for data corruption, that did not feel right at the time; but will add it to the list if this thing continues to be a bad boy.

    thx
     
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    yeah hydra, that is usually one of the first things to do. sometimes it's that simple. and i have made quite a few mistakes in the past, by going the other routes first.
     
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    OK, so far all is fine with just backing down the Silicon Image's Pseudo Processor Device. If this thing acts up again I'll try other suggestions.

    Thanks to all that replied.
     
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    cool, glad you got it back on track *thumbs_up*
     
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    yeah just install that Silicon Image's Pseudo Processor Device update and got my first bsod and my second on the same day.

    removed.
     
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    Never had a problem until the latest Silicon Image's update..

    I'll be far more careful on future updates.

    Thx
     
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    Is that an Important, Recommended or Optional update?
    (Im not behind my laptop at the moment).

    I usually only install important ones.
    IIRC there is an optional Microsoft driver via Windows update for the Silicon chipset. But I used Gateway's and its all fine, so I am not going to fix it, bcoz its not broken :)
     
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    tagged "optional" most definitely not recommended
    and it is important you stay clear of it.

    nuff said.
     
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