Automatic update killed my display

JMerrick · 04-09-2008, 04:50 AM

After installing the last set of Automatic updates, my computer restarted and now it's come back up to a black screen. I still get the BIOS screen and the initial green bar loading screen, but then just black. Windows continues to load in the background and connect to my Wifi network, and the Vista jingle sounds, but the screen is completely black.

What the hell Microsoft?

I've got a Lenovo laptop with GMA950 on board.

Any ideas???

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JMerrick · 04-09-2008, 05:12 AM

I booted in safe mode, uninstalled the display driver, and then booted again and reinstalled it. Same thing, black screen as soon as windows loads.

Have now uninstalled the display driver again and am running sfc /scannow

This better fix it as rolling back to the initial installation is going to be a major pain.

Love how MS deploys system killing bugs onto your system.

zman88 · 04-09-2008, 05:59 AM

Check a couple of the other threads started. MS has some WU issue that has a fix or is going to have a fix. Infinite reboot problem.

*zapionics<alt>* · 04-09-2008, 06:20 AM

sounds like a video driver resolution issue. Try a different set of drivers.

*johnrr6* · 04-09-2008, 07:29 AM

Sorry to hear this-----what a pain!!!

A couple of thoughts:

Couldn't you just do a quick System Restore from the time before the updates?

Then do the updates a couple at a time to try and identify the offender.

I've found Vista System Restore to be EXCELLENT.....

MUCH better and more reliable than XPs.......

Overall----I agree with Zap----sounds like a vid driver issue....

was one of the updates a newer version of the Intel Vid Driver???

JMerrick · 04-09-2008, 08:05 AM

I don't use system restore.

sfc /scannow fixed it though. Thank goodness for that.

Wasn't a driver issue as same set was working fine prior to update and is now working fine after sfc fixed whatever files automatic updates corrupted.

*johnrr6* · 04-09-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMerrick

I don't use system restore.

sfc /scannow fixed it though. Thank goodness for that.

Wasn't a driver issue as same set was working fine prior to update and is now working fine after sfc fixed whatever files automatic updates corrupted.

Scary-----why don't you use System Restore?????

JMerrick · 04-09-2008, 04:15 PM

Chews disk space. Not that I don't have plenty. Actually you make a good point.

The main reason really is that I use this laptop for email and browsing, reading (text) documents and maybe the occasional DVD burning. That's all I have on it. I feel I don't need system restore because I don't install programmes on it that could potentially screw my system. Didn't know that windows updates could be one of them.

zman88 · 04-10-2008, 04:51 AM

You should turn it on and do a restore point right before you update something. If all goes well just turn it off again. There is also an option in disc cleanup to delete all but the latest restore point.

chuckbam · 04-10-2008, 05:52 AM

If you boot from the Vista DVD, you will find a startup repair utility.

JMerrick · 04-11-2008, 06:05 AM

I don't have a Vista DVD, just a bunch of DVDs I made to restore the pre-installation.

zman88 · 04-11-2008, 06:17 AM

You could call Lenevo and request one.

VSEKH · 04-11-2008, 08:02 AM

I noticed Vista creates a restore point before installing any updates.

JMerrick · 04-11-2008, 05:51 PM

I did that when I first bought the laptop, they wanted money for it, I think it was $180 or something.

chuckbam · 04-11-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMerrick

I did that when I first bought the laptop, they wanted money for it, I think it was $180 or something.

I have a notebook that ran like crap because of the crap they loaded on it. Utilities and security checking security.

I extracted the Vista key with some Warze and re-loaded with a Anytime Upgrade DVD. They cost $6.00 on Amazon.com.

04-09-2008, 04:50 AM	#1
JMerrick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 365	Automatic update killed my display After installing the last set of Automatic updates, my computer restarted and now it's come back up to a black screen. I still get the BIOS screen and the initial green bar loading screen, but then just black. Windows continues to load in the background and connect to my Wifi network, and the Vista jingle sounds, but the screen is completely black. What the hell Microsoft? I've got a Lenovo laptop with GMA950 on board. Any ideas??? __________________ OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 3.0 GHz (Conroe) Motherboard ASUS P5B-E RAM 2 GB Kingston DDR2-667 4-4-4-12 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT PCI-E 512 MB Audio SoundMAX HD Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz with HT (Northwood) Motherboard ASUS P4P800 Deluxe RAM 1 GB Kingston DDR400 3-3-3-8 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT AGP 256 MB Audio SoundMAX Digital Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz (Coppermine) Motherboard ASUS P3V4X RAM 256 MB Kingston PC133 2-2-2-6 Video NVIDIA GeForce2 MX400 AGP 64 MB Audio Creative Sound Blaster Live!
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04-09-2008, 05:12 AM	#2
JMerrick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 365	Re: Automatic update killed my display I booted in safe mode, uninstalled the display driver, and then booted again and reinstalled it. Same thing, black screen as soon as windows loads. Have now uninstalled the display driver again and am running sfc /scannow This better fix it as rolling back to the initial installation is going to be a major pain. Love how MS deploys system killing bugs onto your system. __________________ OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 3.0 GHz (Conroe) Motherboard ASUS P5B-E RAM 2 GB Kingston DDR2-667 4-4-4-12 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT PCI-E 512 MB Audio SoundMAX HD Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz with HT (Northwood) Motherboard ASUS P4P800 Deluxe RAM 1 GB Kingston DDR400 3-3-3-8 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT AGP 256 MB Audio SoundMAX Digital Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz (Coppermine) Motherboard ASUS P3V4X RAM 256 MB Kingston PC133 2-2-2-6 Video NVIDIA GeForce2 MX400 AGP 64 MB Audio Creative Sound Blaster Live!
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04-09-2008, 05:59 AM	#3
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Automatic update killed my display Check a couple of the other threads started. MS has some WU issue that has a fix or is going to have a fix. Infinite reboot problem. __________________ Turn Left,Go Fast I spend most of my money on wild women,booze and computers....... The rest I just waste!
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04-09-2008, 06:20 AM	#4
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04-09-2008, 07:29 AM	#5
johnrr6 Lucky Amateur Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,051	Re: Automatic update killed my display Sorry to hear this-----what a pain!!! A couple of thoughts: Couldn't you just do a quick System Restore from the time before the updates? Then do the updates a couple at a time to try and identify the offender. I've found Vista System Restore to be EXCELLENT..... MUCH better and more reliable than XPs....... Overall----I agree with Zap----sounds like a vid driver issue.... was one of the updates a newer version of the Intel Vid Driver??? __________________ i7 920 @ 3.5 Ghz Win 7 Ultimate Edition 64 Bit Asus P6T Deluxe, BIOS 1904 Vigor Monsoon III LT 6 x 2 Gig Mushkin PC12800 ATI HD 4870 X2 2 x 500 Gig Seagate SATA II HDs in RAID 0 Samsung SATA TruDirect DVD Burner w/Lightscribe Seasonic 600W PSU Creative X-Fi Titanium sound Lian Li AO5B Black Case Hauppage 1800 TV Card
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04-09-2008, 08:05 AM	#6
JMerrick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 365	Re: Automatic update killed my display I don't use system restore. sfc /scannow fixed it though. Thank goodness for that. Wasn't a driver issue as same set was working fine prior to update and is now working fine after sfc fixed whatever files automatic updates corrupted. __________________ OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 3.0 GHz (Conroe) Motherboard ASUS P5B-E RAM 2 GB Kingston DDR2-667 4-4-4-12 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT PCI-E 512 MB Audio SoundMAX HD Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz with HT (Northwood) Motherboard ASUS P4P800 Deluxe RAM 1 GB Kingston DDR400 3-3-3-8 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT AGP 256 MB Audio SoundMAX Digital Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz (Coppermine) Motherboard ASUS P3V4X RAM 256 MB Kingston PC133 2-2-2-6 Video NVIDIA GeForce2 MX400 AGP 64 MB Audio Creative Sound Blaster Live!
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04-09-2008, 04:15 PM	#8
JMerrick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 365	Re: Automatic update killed my display Chews disk space. Not that I don't have plenty. Actually you make a good point. The main reason really is that I use this laptop for email and browsing, reading (text) documents and maybe the occasional DVD burning. That's all I have on it. I feel I don't need system restore because I don't install programmes on it that could potentially screw my system. Didn't know that windows updates could be one of them. __________________ OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 3.0 GHz (Conroe) Motherboard ASUS P5B-E RAM 2 GB Kingston DDR2-667 4-4-4-12 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT PCI-E 512 MB Audio SoundMAX HD Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz with HT (Northwood) Motherboard ASUS P4P800 Deluxe RAM 1 GB Kingston DDR400 3-3-3-8 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT AGP 256 MB Audio SoundMAX Digital Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz (Coppermine) Motherboard ASUS P3V4X RAM 256 MB Kingston PC133 2-2-2-6 Video NVIDIA GeForce2 MX400 AGP 64 MB Audio Creative Sound Blaster Live!
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04-10-2008, 04:51 AM	#9
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Automatic update killed my display You should turn it on and do a restore point right before you update something. If all goes well just turn it off again. There is also an option in disc cleanup to delete all but the latest restore point. __________________ Turn Left,Go Fast I spend most of my money on wild women,booze and computers....... The rest I just waste!
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04-10-2008, 05:52 AM	#10
chuckbam Personal Advocate Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Louisiana USA Posts: 2,549	Re: Automatic update killed my display If you boot from the Vista DVD, you will find a startup repair utility. __________________ Intel Core i7 LGA1366 - 3.60 GHz (20x 180 BCLK) / 4 Cores/ 8 Threads/ 1.25v/ QPI 6.47 GTs 12GB Crucial, Micron D9JNM ICs DDR3 - 1440 MHz, 8-8-8-20 1T, 1.58v, Tri-Channel Radeon, HD 4850 1GB DDR3 16x 2.0 - 700 MHz GPU/ 1950 MHz DDR3 Intel X25-M 34nm 80GB SSD, ICH10R/ Windows 7 Professional, 64-bit 4x MaXLine Pro 500, RAID 0, ICH10R/ OS Intergraded Data ....... System Runs 24/7....... --- system_01
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04-11-2008, 06:05 AM	#11
JMerrick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 365	Re: Automatic update killed my display I don't have a Vista DVD, just a bunch of DVDs I made to restore the pre-installation. __________________ OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 3.0 GHz (Conroe) Motherboard ASUS P5B-E RAM 2 GB Kingston DDR2-667 4-4-4-12 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT PCI-E 512 MB Audio SoundMAX HD Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz with HT (Northwood) Motherboard ASUS P4P800 Deluxe RAM 1 GB Kingston DDR400 3-3-3-8 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT AGP 256 MB Audio SoundMAX Digital Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz (Coppermine) Motherboard ASUS P3V4X RAM 256 MB Kingston PC133 2-2-2-6 Video NVIDIA GeForce2 MX400 AGP 64 MB Audio Creative Sound Blaster Live!
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04-11-2008, 06:17 AM	#12
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Automatic update killed my display You could call Lenevo and request one. __________________ Turn Left,Go Fast I spend most of my money on wild women,booze and computers....... The rest I just waste!
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04-11-2008, 05:51 PM	#14
JMerrick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 365	Re: Automatic update killed my display I did that when I first bought the laptop, they wanted money for it, I think it was $180 or something. __________________ OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 3.0 GHz (Conroe) Motherboard ASUS P5B-E RAM 2 GB Kingston DDR2-667 4-4-4-12 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT PCI-E 512 MB Audio SoundMAX HD Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz with HT (Northwood) Motherboard ASUS P4P800 Deluxe RAM 1 GB Kingston DDR400 3-3-3-8 Dual Channel Video NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT AGP 256 MB Audio SoundMAX Digital Audio OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 CPU Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz (Coppermine) Motherboard ASUS P3V4X RAM 256 MB Kingston PC133 2-2-2-6 Video NVIDIA GeForce2 MX400 AGP 64 MB Audio Creative Sound Blaster Live!
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