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Windows 7 Update causes Crash BSOD KB981957 on 11" Air

Trying to install update kb981957 results In a blue screen on boot with a 11 inch Macbook Air late 2010 running bootcamp Win7 x64.

Has to be rolled back via system restore to use.

Any suggestions?

MacBook air late 2010, Mac OS X (10.6.4), Other

Posted on Nov 1, 2010 9:20 AM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2010 10:12 AM

I have observed this issue as well. I make sure I skip that update every time now, and I shut off auto updating entirely. I have no clue what the issue is, and the dump data does not seem to be much help.

You might want to post something in the bootcamp area, as there are a number of Windows Experts that frequent that area.
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Nov 1, 2010 10:12 AM in response to AirMac2010

I have observed this issue as well. I make sure I skip that update every time now, and I shut off auto updating entirely. I have no clue what the issue is, and the dump data does not seem to be much help.

You might want to post something in the bootcamp area, as there are a number of Windows Experts that frequent that area.

Feb 10, 2011 5:41 AM in response to kenial

I had this problem too.

Even though I asked to download a new version of bootcamp when setting up my system there were newer drivers.

Solution.

1) Go to the most recient restore point
2) Boot Windows 7 and turn-off Automatic Updates
3) Run Apples Software Updates and install the most recent Bootcamp
4) Re-install Microsoft patches
5) Turn back on Automatic Updates

May 2, 2011 10:25 AM in response to Davidsmi

i have also the same issue i installed windows 7 home basic to my MBA 11" then installed boot camp drivers, then update the windows unknowing this KB issues, now i'm facing the BSOD and have to re install everything..


so its this KB's 981957, 971033 that is causing this problem....i will try all this steps that you guys mentioned and hope for the best.


thanks

Windows 7 Update causes Crash BSOD KB981957 on 11" Air

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