Critical Windows update for Core 2s - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 27th Jun 2007, 18:21

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/06..._for_core_2s/1

Microsoft has released a critical update for Windows machines running processors from Intel's Core 2 and Xeon 3000/5000 families.

BioSniper · 27th Jun 2007, 18:35

I'd love to know the exact nature of the issue before installing patches for something that may or may not be affecting me.

Hells_Bliss · 27th Jun 2007, 18:44

nice to know i guess....why no 64bit xp patch though? is xp 64bit just given up for dead or something?!!?

/edit never mind just looked at the M$ site and there's a 64bit xp patch too.

/edit of the edit
...okay now i'm just confused, the x64 xp patch just redirects to the 2k3 download, and there's no file information or applies to for x64 xp. One way or the other people sheesh!

Tim S · 27th Jun 2007, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hells_Bliss

nice to know i guess....why no 64bit xp patch though? is xp 64bit just given up for dead or something?!!?

Yeah, I thought that was a bit strange... it either doesn't affect it or Microsoft is choosing not to support the install base. I'm not going to speculate on which is the right answer though.

gvblake22 · 27th Jun 2007, 18:47

Agreed. It always makes me nervous when these big companies say it is urgent and highly recommended to update things but they never specify exactly why. At least they are working on it...

mattthegamer463 · 27th Jun 2007, 18:50

Reliability issues? I haven't had a single system crash on my C2D rig. Ever. It already installed it on me though so I guess theres no cause for concern...

Robotrix · 27th Jun 2007, 18:56

How likely is it that we'll need the update for Intel Penryn CPUs as well?

Tim S · 27th Jun 2007, 19:05

whatever the problem is might either be fixed in hardware by then (with new silicon revisions) or it should be fixed in BIOS updates by then at the very worst.

Sim0n · 27th Jun 2007, 19:08

Erm, there is a 64bit XP driver on MS's website now, dunno if it was always there tho.

Hells_Bliss · 27th Jun 2007, 19:14

It just redirects you to the 2003 update though, and theres no "applies to" for it.

APPLIES TO
• Windows Vista Home Basic
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Windows Vista Ultimate
• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Enterprise
• Windows Vista Starter
• Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Amon · 27th Jun 2007, 19:33

*sniff*
I smell bullsh*t in an attempt to make Vista appear necessary.

knowyourenemy · 27th Jun 2007, 19:52

A tad elaborate, no?

Omnituens · 27th Jun 2007, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amon

*sniff*
I smell bullsh*t in an attempt to make Vista appear necessary.

but they patched XP OSs... so how is Vista necessary?

unless they go HAHA WE R IN UR MACHINES, DISABLING UR XP OS!

I just updated my BIOS, no mention of any issue with the C2D though.

Indybird · 27th Jun 2007, 21:19

Well, I downloaded, installed and restarted and I haven't been haxed yet... The only reason I downloaded it is because I was having some random crashes a while ago.

Tim S · 27th Jun 2007, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indybird

Well, I downloaded, installed and restarted and I haven't been haxed yet... The only reason I downloaded it is because I was having some random crashes a while ago.

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Aankhen · 27th Jun 2007, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amon

*sniff*
I smell bullsh*t in an attempt to make Vista appear necessary.

*sniffs*
I smell paranoia…

stevehp · 27th Jun 2007, 21:34

XP Pro 64bit is essentially just Windows Server Standard so 2k3 updates will work i.e. SP2 for 2k3 and XP Pro 64bit used the same executable file.

Tyinsar · 28th Jun 2007, 00:08

The fact that they haven't specified what the issue is makes me want to run benchmarks before and after the install.

BurningFeetMan · 28th Jun 2007, 00:43

Meh, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! My c2d has been the best thing since sliced bread. No complaints from my end. I highly recommend them to anyone interested in getting a new PC.

Tyinsar · 28th Jun 2007, 02:56

Hmm, got home & looked for said patch but it wasn't shown when I ran "Windows Update". Went to the linked page on MS & saw: "Release Date: June 11, 2007" & "Last Review: June 22, 2007". However, this update doesn't show up in my update history within, or since, that time period. /me scratches head & shrugs

27th Jun 2007, 18:21	#1
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27th Jun 2007, 18:35	#2
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27th Jun 2007, 18:44	#3
Hells_Bliss Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NC, USA Posts: 548	nice to know i guess....why no 64bit xp patch though? is xp 64bit just given up for dead or something?!!? /edit never mind just looked at the M$ site and there's a 64bit xp patch too. /edit of the edit ...okay now i'm just confused, the x64 xp patch just redirects to the 2k3 download, and there's no file information or applies to for x64 xp. One way or the other people sheesh! __________________ Asus P5N32-SLi Extreme, Intel Conroe E6600 @ 2.4GHz, 4GB Corsair XMS2 @ 1060MHz, eVGA GeForce 8800 GTX @ 621MHz, 2 WD 250GB 7200RPM HDD's, Creative Soundblaster Fatal1ty pro Last edited by Hells_Bliss; 27th Jun 2007 at 18:51.

27th Jun 2007, 18:47	#5
gvblake22 mmm, yep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 367	Agreed. It always makes me nervous when these big companies say it is urgent and highly recommended to update things but they never specify exactly why. At least they are working on it... __________________ Finished:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~In Progress: Project Phoenix (Lian Li PC-101B Orange Case Mod) The "Secret of the Ooze" Modded Tt MatrixVX Modded Cooler Master Cavalier 3 My First Case Mod

27th Jun 2007, 18:50	#6
mattthegamer463 Mod Master Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,805	Reliability issues? I haven't had a single system crash on my C2D rig. Ever. It already installed it on me though so I guess theres no cause for concern... __________________ Latest Work: Boombox Build Project PCB- Complete Digital Picture Frame 2.0- Complete RumbleMouse - Complete Latest Project: TestPC- Complete Lian-Li PC7: C2D E6600, XFX 8800GTS 640MB, Corsair 2GB PC6400, 320GB Seagate Barracuda, EVGA 680i SLi, OCZ 850W

27th Jun 2007, 18:56	#7
Robotrix Minimodder Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 41	How likely is it that we'll need the update for Intel Penryn CPUs as well?

27th Jun 2007, 19:05	#8
Tim S Pewlius Caesar bit-tech Staff Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ascot, Berks Posts: 18,021	whatever the problem is might either be fixed in hardware by then (with new silicon revisions) or it should be fixed in BIOS updates by then at the very worst. __________________ Tim on Twitter \| Tim's Blog \| Tim's Flickr The bit-tech Blog \| bit-tech on Twitter \| Join the bit-tech & Custom PC folding team (#35947)

27th Jun 2007, 19:08	#9
Sim0n Ahhh Jimlad Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 1,109	Erm, there is a 64bit XP driver on MS's website now, dunno if it was always there tho.

27th Jun 2007, 19:14	#10
Hells_Bliss Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NC, USA Posts: 548	It just redirects you to the 2003 update though, and theres no "applies to" for it. APPLIES TO • Windows Vista Home Basic • Windows Vista Home Premium • Windows Vista Ultimate • Windows Vista Business • Windows Vista Enterprise • Windows Vista Starter • Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86) • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86) • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86) • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional __________________ Asus P5N32-SLi Extreme, Intel Conroe E6600 @ 2.4GHz, 4GB Corsair XMS2 @ 1060MHz, eVGA GeForce 8800 GTX @ 621MHz, 2 WD 250GB 7200RPM HDD's, Creative Soundblaster Fatal1ty pro

27th Jun 2007, 19:33	#11
Amon inch-perfect Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cannoning into the reds, Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,456	sniff I smell bullsht in an attempt to make Vista appear necessary. __________________ Defunct* Socket 939 San Diego 4000+::2GB PC3200::Radeon 9600 SE 128MB::200GB HDD::24" Dell 2407WFP-HC::WinXP x64/x86 dual boot Dell Vostro 1500 laptop::Socket P Merom T7100::2GB PC5400::Go 8600m GT 256MB::660GB HDD::15.4" WXGA+, 24" Dell 2407WFP-HC::WinXP::Fanatec 911 Wheel+Pedals

27th Jun 2007, 19:52	#12
knowyourenemy Professional Winner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: A telephone pole. Posts: 55	A tad elaborate, no? __________________ //Sun Tzu?

27th Jun 2007, 21:19	#14
Indybird Why are you reading this? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 27	Well, I downloaded, installed and restarted and I haven't been haxed yet... The only reason I downloaded it is because I was having some random crashes a while ago.

27th Jun 2007, 21:34	#17
stevehp Modder Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Galion, Ohio Posts: 58	XP Pro 64bit is essentially just Windows Server Standard so 2k3 updates will work i.e. SP2 for 2k3 and XP Pro 64bit used the same executable file.

28th Jun 2007, 00:08	#18
Tyinsar 6 screens / 1 card Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: AB.CA Posts: 2,005	The fact that they haven't specified what the issue is makes me want to run benchmarks before and after the install. __________________ It's not about how life treats you, it's about how you treat life.

28th Jun 2007, 00:43	#19
BurningFeetMan Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 91	Meh, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! My c2d has been the best thing since sliced bread. No complaints from my end. I highly recommend them to anyone interested in getting a new PC.

28th Jun 2007, 02:56	#20
Tyinsar 6 screens / 1 card Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: AB.CA Posts: 2,005	Hmm, got home & looked for said patch but it wasn't shown when I ran "Windows Update". Went to the linked page on MS & saw: "Release Date: June 11, 2007" & "Last Review: June 22, 2007". However, this update doesn't show up in my update history within, or since, that time period. /me scratches head & shrugs __________________ It's not about how life treats you, it's about how you treat life.