Windows XP suddenly running much slower? This may be why...
Tuesday, April 22, 2003 by Xymantix | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
http://www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,4248,1037305,00.asp
Here's a link that covers the story about how XP Patch 811493 can slow some XP systems down to a crawl. I know I've been fretting because my 2-week old system suddenly went from a speed demon to a sloth. It took it forever to do anything. After uninstalling the patch, my machine is back to its wonderful speedy self.
I'm not recommending that anybody uninstall the patch, just passing along information so that you can make an informed decision...
Here's a link that covers the story about how XP Patch 811493 can slow some XP systems down to a crawl. I know I've been fretting because my 2-week old system suddenly went from a speed demon to a sloth. It took it forever to do anything. After uninstalling the patch, my machine is back to its wonderful speedy self.
I'm not recommending that anybody uninstall the patch, just passing along information so that you can make an informed decision...
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hashonboat
Reply #42 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 7:12 PM
Reply #42 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 7:12 PM
I thought I was reading that Linux thread again! Thanks to all the nuts for passing along this tidbit. I can work AND listen to music at the same time again!!!!
kona0197
Reply #43 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 7:15 PM
Reply #43 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 7:15 PM
Should I unistall the update? I have not noticed my computer slowing down at all.
joetheblow
Reply #44 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 10:04 PM
Reply #44 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 10:04 PM
I'm surprise MS didn't say anything about this....
Jafo
Reply #47 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:03 AM
Reply #47 Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:03 AM
Playing Solitaire is a processor-intensive, high level, sophisticated enterprise....possibly the most intricate process you can get your computer to handle.
Or, maybe not...
Or, maybe not...
slinky1947
Reply #49 Thursday, April 24, 2003 8:59 AM
Reply #49 Thursday, April 24, 2003 8:59 AM
I have a question (back on track)
811493. I uninstalled it. Windows update had 3 new updates pop up and one of them was 811493. Is that a new one (version wise) or the same as the old one that I uninstalled? Did update just detect that I did not have it installed? Holding off on the install of the updates. Sure hope this is clear
Thanks
811493. I uninstalled it. Windows update had 3 new updates pop up and one of them was 811493. Is that a new one (version wise) or the same as the old one that I uninstalled? Did update just detect that I did not have it installed? Holding off on the install of the updates. Sure hope this is clear
Thanks
slinky1947
Reply #50 Thursday, April 24, 2003 9:04 AM
Reply #50 Thursday, April 24, 2003 9:04 AM
Sorry, I posted this after only seeing page 1. Getting old and tired. You all were back on track, I'm the one who got lost
paxx
Reply #51 Thursday, April 24, 2003 9:21 AM
Reply #51 Thursday, April 24, 2003 9:21 AM
I never install any systemwide updates from Microsoft, critical or not. I have learned from experience that I only risk getting problems from it when everything worked fine in the first place.
On the same topic, I resisted installing Windows Media Player 9 for a long time, at least while it wsa still in beta. But last week I finally installed it, and crap! I never learn! I should listen to myself sometimes! Now WMP is slow to a crawl on my Celeron 333, videos don't even match the soundtrack, and often it pops up "Reached end of file" before the video actually goes all the way to the end.
Anyway, I started using Real One player for the first time since then.
On the same topic, I resisted installing Windows Media Player 9 for a long time, at least while it wsa still in beta. But last week I finally installed it, and crap! I never learn! I should listen to myself sometimes! Now WMP is slow to a crawl on my Celeron 333, videos don't even match the soundtrack, and often it pops up "Reached end of file" before the video actually goes all the way to the end.
Anyway, I started using Real One player for the first time since then.
c242
Reply #52 Thursday, April 24, 2003 10:46 AM
Reply #52 Thursday, April 24, 2003 10:46 AM
JetAudio 5 is a very nice player. Plays all my Music and Video. Too bad there are not so many skins for it yet.
skochur
Reply #53 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:45 AM
Reply #53 Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:45 AM
the problem with that patch is that if you had ur anti virus program running during the installation than that is what caused it to slow down.
yrag2
Reply #54 Thursday, April 24, 2003 10:19 PM
Reply #54 Thursday, April 24, 2003 10:19 PM
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-013.asp Click 'Frequently asked questions' for update info
yrag2
Reply #56 Thursday, April 24, 2003 10:32 PM
Reply #56 Thursday, April 24, 2003 10:32 PM
no problem...just returning the favor for all the helpful info I get here 
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Reply #41 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:47 PM