Windows Updates causing PC not to start

(Vista, 32bit Home)

I've been trying to update through Windows Update for the latest things it says I should get, but when I do I have to system restore.

Anyone have similar problems or advise?

 

So are you unable to perform the updates? Are you getting stuck somewhere in the process ? Please try to be more specific with what the exact problem is, and what you are trying to accomplish .

 

I can perform the updates. Let's say I'm doing

"Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista (KB2416400) Download size: 9.2 MB"

which came out earlier this month.

I can DL it, install it, and restart my PC. It just doesn't make it to the login screen it just goes black screen.

I just want to make sure my pc is updated as possible.

 

Let me see if I understand :
You ran updates, and now you are unable to use your computer due to you only being able to reach a blank/black screen upon powerup ?

 

Yup, I had to system restore to an earlier point to remove the update

It's hard to say since that screen shows when I put the update in, and not the date of the update. It would appear to be Late November, around the 23rd. Anything I've tried after that causes me to have to restore

 

Yeah, I think by installing them one at a time, you can single out the problem. I would follow plodr's advice .

 

Here's the list of potential updates

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm64/JackBando/Untitled.jpg?t=1294023687

 

I'd install the Malicious Software Removal Tool first allow it to finish scanning then create a System Restore point. Any problems, head for the Malware section of the site post haste!