August 10 updates from MS???

[billberry12]

I downloaded and installed all the new updates out today, but when I rebooted, my computer opened up to a new desktop, and I could not get to my old files etc. Thankfully I had a restore point from this afternoon, restored to that point, and all is well. Is there some problem with some of these updates anyone knows about??
Thanks,
Bill

 

[richc46]

Usually the problem is not with the updates, but the method of update. When there are many and some require a restart, this causes a conflict. Dowload a few at a time. Set update to notify.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Usually the problem is not with the updates, but the method of update. When there are many and some require a restart, this causes a conflict. Dowload a few at a time. Set update to notify.

Rich,
I downloaded all of them at once and waited/told me to restart/it continued to download at restart/restarted fine with no problems.
It maybe the OP had a different default browser than IE8? Just a thought!

 

[richc46]

The problem is not consistent. It is suppose to work all the time, but it does not, unfortunately.

 

[billberry12]

richc46,

Your were spot on with your suggestion. I downloaded and installed the first nine, then restarted, and downloaded the rest and restarted, and all is perfect.


I do believe system restore is one of the best features invented

Thanks,
Bill

 

[richc46]

Bill, we are in full agreement.

I just did mine, 3 at a time. Takes time, but my computer works great.

Thanks for the kind words and rep. Come back any time and bring your friends.