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Title: Microsoft investigates Windows 7 'screen of death'
Post by: Clive on December 01, 2009, 15:18

Microsoft has confirmed that it is investigating a problem described as the "black screen of death", which affects its latest operating system.

The error means that users of Windows 7 see a totally black screen after logging on to the system.

The firm said it was looking into reports that suggest its latest security update, released on Tuesday 25 November, cause the problem.

Reports suggest the problem also affects Vista, XP and other systems.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8388253.stm

Title: Re: Microsoft investigates Windows 7 'screen of death'
Post by: Simon on December 01, 2009, 16:17

I did have this, on XP one morning, but a reboot cured it.

Title: Re: Microsoft investigates Windows 7 'screen of death'
Post by: Rik on December 01, 2009, 16:50

I had it and had to restore the drive from an Acronis image. I was not best pleased!

Title: Re: Microsoft investigates Windows 7 'screen of death'
Post by: chorleydave on December 01, 2009, 17:11

I'm just thankful that I have Microshaft Automatic Updates disabled and never download any updates that are less than 3 months old.  ;D

Title: Re: Microsoft investigates Windows 7 'screen of death'
Post by: Clive on December 01, 2009, 19:05

Same here Dave.  I've been caught too often!   >:(

Title: Re: Microsoft investigates Windows 7 'screen of death'
Post by: Rik on December 01, 2009, 19:11

Mine is disabled but I tend not to wait, and do a patch Tuesday run, backing up with Acronis first.