XP update throws some for a loop
This blog was updated at 9:30 a.m. PDT with information from Microsoft about the cause of the glitch.
Owners of some AMD-based computers are finding that the move to Windows XP Service Pack 3 has sent their systems into an endless reboot cycle.
"While the root cause of this issue is complex, it results from OEMs improperly placing a Windows XP image created for an for Intel-based computer onto machines with non-Intel chipsets," Microsoft said in a statement. "Microsoft issued guidance to OEMs advising them to only load Windows XP images onto like hardware in 2004."
The issue was noted late last week on Microsoft forums and by others, including ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley. Those with a problem are encouraged to contact Microsoft's customer support.
The reboot cycle glitch is the latest hiccup for Microsoft with the service pack update. The company had to delay the release of the XP update after discovering at the 11th hour an incompatibility with one of its own programs.
With that issue, customers running Microsoft's Dynamics Retail Management System could face data loss if they run that program in conjunction with SP3.
After delaying the release of XP SP3 because of the issue, Microsoft finally made the OS update available last week, after creating a filter to ensure that those running Dynamics RMS did not get offered XP SP3.
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See this is why you have bloated code. You can't rely on people to actually read relase notes or patch's... or in this case OEM's to even follow simple instructions.
Thus you need to code in for stupidity, which results in code bloat which results in people saying why is the code so bloated? BTW I use to run my CP?M share ware app on my Win 3.11 box why can't I run it on my XP box?? Microsoft sux
only a complete idiot would build a windows image on an intel based system and then install that image on a AMD system with a different motherboard and chipset and CPU.
Microsoft has been saying don't do that since windows 3.1 people.
there are some programs that let you restore images to different hardware platforms, but you have to BUY that software. Acronis snap deploy is a good example.
Windows reference dot com has advice to fix this issue.
Plz Note I have nothing to do with (employmentwise) MS, AMD, Intel, CNet or Windowsreference.com (or any one else). Knowledge is free
I couldn't post a link so
(In the words of my old C programming book....)
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** MS Software is the only product you will intentionally plan on buying defective **
They are for the retard useres that can't take care of their own hardware and need the OS to do everything for them. It's so locked down to prevent the retard user from messing things up.
And NO! Linux and Apple fan boys and girls, it's not a reason to go out and get Linux or Mac OS. Windows XP is a good, mature OS (notice I didn't say Microsoft is a "great" company, just talking about the OS...so we are clear on that!). If Windows and Microsoft weren't around, believe me, the mega corps standing behind Linux might be "prone" to this kind of corner cutting too (YES there is BIG MEGA CORP MONEY behind Linux and Mac too, why is that point never mentioned!??!) It is popular to bash Microsoft, I am not going to argue that. However, that's all it amounts too...bashing just because it's the "thing to do" (reminds me of peer pressure high school kids experience!). Drop the Linux 'tude and the Apple fanboy arrogance and please stop acting like a bunch of politicians and salespeople in the face of real technical issues (oh and when is Apple or the companies backing Linux ever going to "pay" you for your promotion of their wares? Here's a hint...NEVER!!). I don't seem to ever remember hearing that the Mac and Linux OS'es, or any systems that run them, were perfect and flawless in every regard (I know, I've used them all!) Nuff said.
People should use whatever OS is appropriate for their needs! Manufacturers and vendors need to get their s^%t together for the good of their customer base! Period.
- by 1evr May 16, 2008 6:00 AM PDT
- How many AMD or MS bashers did not read or do not understand the point???
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(20 Comments)".........OEMs improperly placing a Windows XP image created for an for Intel-based computer onto machines with non-Intel chipsets"
OEM's such as HP did the dirty on consumers.