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Computer stops responding when you try to install an update in Windows XP Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=885894

SYMPTOMS
After you install Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows XP stops responding when you try to install an update.

CAUSE
This problem may occur if the following conditions are true:


• You are using certain filter drivers. For example, the problem is known to occur if you are using the Ibmfilter.sys driver. This driver is installed by the IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore software. The problem may also occur with other filter drivers.

• You try to install any one of the updates that are described in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles:


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