Microsoft Fixes Vexing XP SP2 Incompatibility

[Vernon Frazee]

Microsoft has issued a fix for one of the most cantankerous Service Pack 2 problems caused by T.V. Media

http://www.microsoft-watch.com/artic...1667880,00.asp

[Welshjim]

Thanks, Vernon.
Here it is October 7, and no Critical Update for this on Window Update.

[Vernon Frazee]

Microsoft KB: You receive a "Stop: c0000135" and "winsrv was not found" error message after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2

Automatic Updates

Critical Update 885523 will be offered as a critical update to Windows XP before the installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2 if T.V. Media is installed on your computer. No special steps are required. Just accept the update, and then let it install. This update is only offered if T.V. Media is currently installed on your computer.

Windows Update Web site

When you visit the Windows Update Web site, Update 885523 will be offered as a Critical Update and will be automatically selected if T.V. Media is installed on your computer. Click Install, accept the end-user license agreement (EULA), and then let the update install. This update is only offered if T.V. Media is currently installed on your computer.

Until October 12, 2004: After you install Critical Update 885523, you can install Windows XP SP2 from CD or from the full file download without removing T.V. Media.

Beginning October 12, 2004: As soon as installation is finished, and you have restarted your computer, return to the Windows Update Web site and re-scan your computer. You will be offered Windows XP Service Pack 2 and can continue with this critical installation.

Microsoft: Adware T.V. Media Removal Tool (KB886590)

This tool will help to remove the adware T.V. Media from affected computers.

Microsoft: Critical Update for Windows XP (KB885523)

This update resolves a compatibility issue with a non-Microsoft software application installed on your computer.