XP Home Problems

[rik]

Try running a System Restore to the day (or a time) prior to the updates. Then if all works fine, try the updates one at a time, checking between updates to ensure things are still working, until you either discover which update caused the problem or you get them all installed and everything works right.

Keep us updated on your progress.

[ocoste]

Thanks for your suggestions. I can access hotmail and win update after spending over 1 hour on phone to Microsoft support. They were puzzled as to cause but it seems fixed. New problem though! After going into My Computer/ Folder Options... I have discovered that both .htm and .html extensions have been renamed as .HDT and HDTL respectivley. Do I have a rogue browser installed or has Internet Explorer been highjacked?
Are you aware of what may be causing the labels accross menu bars of installed progs to remain highlighted in white? A minor, but irritating feature.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks

Try running a System Restore to the day (or a time) prior to the updates. Then if all works fine, try the updates one at a time, checking between updates to ensure things are still working, until you either discover which update caused the problem or you get them all installed and everything works right.

Keep us updated on your progress.