Tip #4794 - Vista Update Wreaks Havoc
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Vista
Update Wreaks Havoc
Are
you a Windows Vista user? If so, have you been experiencing some problems
with some of your USB devices within the last couple of days? Perhaps
your keyboard and mouse just stopped working or maybe you're having
trouble with some of your other devices. Either way, what a pain, right?!
I mean, how are you supposed to get any of your work done on your computer
if the devices you count on everyday don't even work? Well, keep reading
as I explain what happened and what you can do about it!
On April 17,
2008 (just last Thursday), Microsoft made an announcement that one of
their recent Windows Vista updates didn't mix so well with certain USB
devices. If you're a Vista user, you probably know that a Windows Defender
update came through to your computer last week. That update was intended
to patch a critical hole in the Defender program and while that may
have worked, it did the opposite for USB devices like keyboards and
mice. Yep, it caused them to stop working completely.
Unfortunately,
even though Microsoft is aware of the problem, they are only "investigating
the matter" and they don't have any further information about it
as of yet. So, all I can really tell you right now is to hang tight.
If you're having trouble with your devices, just try to be patient and
wait for Microsoft to fix this. I will also continue to keep you updated
on this. As soon as I hear anything, you all will be the first to know.
No doubt about it!
~ Erin
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