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New HD- OS problems

by Cookie99 Oct 2, 2005 9:37PM PDT

I just installed a new HD in my Pavilion ZE4805. Using the HP provided Recovery disk I installed the XP os. 1st thing I went to the MS site to update the OS and was told I had 48 critical error!
Are there fixes (without BUYING a program)? Should I re-install? If so how?
Thanks

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critical errors or critical updates?

by linkit Oct 2, 2005 10:46PM PDT

Did it actually say 48 "critical error" or 48 "critical updates?" Critical updates are expected when using Windows Update for the first time after a fresh installation of Windows XP. If they are listed, go ahead and install them. They are free.

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Critical errors

by Cookie99 Oct 3, 2005 8:44AM PDT

Yes, critical ERRORS.

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Sounds like spyware or adware "threats."

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Oct 3, 2005 11:57AM PDT

Windows update does not send such a message. Did you disable the MESSENGER SERVICE?

Bob

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Popup

by ikenfixit Oct 3, 2005 12:22AM PDT

If you saw a popup stating you had critical erors dont click on it.. You need to turn of messaging in administrator options.. This is nothing more than spam as far as I'm concerned within the OS..

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