Nemesis11
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In an article posted in the Knowledge Base section of its Web site, Microsoft says that Service Pack 2 may not work with computers running Advanced Micro Devices' 64-bit microprocessors. The Redmond, Wash.-based company says owners of such PCs may want to bypass the update completely.
AMD's 64-bit chips include the Athlon 64 for PCs and the Opteron for servers.
A Microsoft representative declined to comment directly on the AMD-related issue but said the company "continually investigates all issues and vulnerabilities" reported to it regarding SP2 and other products.
An AMD representative had no comment on the matter.
Installing SP2 on AMD 64-bit machines may cause the devices to restart repeatedly, according to Microsoft. The problem occurs in those systems if they also are configured to enforce so-called data execution prevention (DEP) and contain hardware that requires a driver software known as Mpegport.sys. A specific program known to set off the glitch is Sigma Designs' Realmagic Hollywood Plus DVD decoder application.
Microsoft says users may be able to resolve the problem by configuring an exception to the DEP rule. Otherwise, the company advises AMD users to remove SP2 altogether.
http://news.com.com/Windows+update+harbors+AMD+conflict/2100-1016_3-5326707.html?tag=nefd.top
Fica o aviso para quem tem Athlons 64. Este SP2 está a revelar-se problematico.....