I'd be inclined to look in msconfig for something loading at startup that
might cause this. I don't think it's a security update. A system restore
would be likely to fix it, but you wouldn't know what caused it. I know SP3
caused this problem in some Dells.

On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Donald DeWitt <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> I have a five year old Dell 8400 running Windows XP Media Center with
> service pack 2.
>
> All four indicator lights (a-b-c-d) on the back panel are showing green.
>
>
>
> I replaced a defective hard drive, reinstalled the OS along with all the
> programs that were originally on the old drive. The computer was shut down
> and booted up several times for the next two days and it was running like
> new again. It was defragged and a virus scan was completed.  With the last
> shut down on the second day, a message on the monitor indicated it was
> downloading thirty eight (38) updates and the computer would shut down
> automatically when finished downloading. Now, turning on the computer
> results in a freezes-up at the Windows logo and will go no further. I have
> repeated this several times and there has been no change, it always stops
> booting at the Windows logo. However, I am able to boot up in safe mode and
> have access to the Control Panel. Looking at the update list, I see that
> most updates were Security related, a Hot Fix and two are related to the
> Media player. Has anyone else ever had experience with downloading updates
> after an OS reinstall? I’m guessing I can delete all thirty eight updates
> while I’m in safe mode. The question here is, is this a smart thing to do?
> or should I try a system restore? or is there something else I should
> attempt to resolve this start up problem?
>
>
>
> Don
>
>

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