Windows XP suddenly running much slower? This may be why...

Published on April 22, 2003 By Xymantix In 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...

Comments (Page 3)

Tech Cat

on Apr 23, 2003

I can stop if certain individuals can stop getting on my case, accept I am sorry, and pretend like this night never happened.

kona0197

on Apr 23, 2003

It did happen BUT we are the ones who started it. I took responsibility for my actions by writing personal emails to the ones who had to put up with it all. You should to. Why should BoXXi say sorry or Baker? those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

Tech Cat

on Apr 23, 2003

Okay, I understand now that by behaving the way I did, I brought the way they treated me unto myself. I am sincerely sorry.

joetheblow

on Apr 23, 2003

wait... I thought you couldn't un-install a patch. How did you do it?

joetheblow

on Apr 23, 2003

Doesn't it over write older ini files or dll files and excutables?

yrag2

on Apr 23, 2003

add/remove programs/control panel...uninstall Hotfix(SP2)811943...replaces files from archive
before install

voo

on Apr 23, 2003

The slow downs are most likely related because you installed the patch with AV enabled, NVIDIA tells you to do same when installing their software to disable any AV so it does not interfere with installation, when it comes to system files i always disable AV.

joetheblow

on Apr 23, 2003

that must be a new XP feature. from what I gathered, patches replaced files and so there is no longer a original archive to go back to.

I don't have XP thoug but at least I'll know what to do when I get it.

Thanks

voo

on Apr 23, 2003

All these little small patches will be in Service Pack 2 anyway, but im not sure when that is due, as i think its just went into Beta for developers.

c242

on Apr 23, 2003

#13 by Citizen jj79_1999 - 4/23/2003 2:08:21 AM
"Usually the people that say Windows work just fine are the people that only use their computer for less advanced uses such as playing solitaire. People who do more technical things with their computer know first hand the short comings of Windows."

Yeah, sure... Sitting at my job (IT) and at home doing nothing more than playing solutaire.

gillon

on Apr 23, 2003

I found that the patch crippled my computer. Didn't know why until this thread. Thanks so much. I unistalled and now everythings fine

hashonboat

on Apr 23, 2003

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

on Apr 23, 2003

Should I unistall the update? I have not noticed my computer slowing down at all.

joetheblow

on Apr 23, 2003

I'm surprise MS didn't say anything about this....

c242

on Apr 23, 2003

Someone knows if they have fixed it yet ?

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